The Ora

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CLIENT

The Jewish Federation Sarasota-Manatee

LOCATION

Sarasota-Manatee, FL

DESIGN TEAM

Deborah Graves, RID, Principal-in-Charge, Colin Derek, Project Manager, QA/QC, Douglas Watters, AIA, Project Architect, Nikola "Nikki" Goldberg, RID, Interior Designer

FleischmanGarciaMaslowski (FG+M) Architectures “The Ora” is a testament to flexibility in event spaces. Its 9,500 sq. ft. ballroom can comfortably accommodate up to 1,000 guests, or 700 if seated at round tables. However, even smaller groups of 20 can find a suitable space for a lunch meeting. The venue boasts a 2,300 sq. ft. lobby area, a terrace room of the same size, a 1,100 sq. ft. gallery, and an outdoor plaza. Air walls can effortlessly transform larger spaces.

The Ora interior was designed purposefully neutral so people can dress it up how they like. It is spacious and elegant, with soaring ceilings and sculptures of ribbons hanging from them in the ballroom.

The Ora is primed for a new era in event hosting, with projection mapping customization that can turn walls and objects into animated, immersive visual experiences. Additionally, The Ora entryway walls will be outfitted with projection mapping effects. This is an added experience guests can customize for their event.

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