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Lover's Key Welcome and Discovery Center
Lover's Key Welcome and Discovery Center
Fort Myers Beach, FL, United States
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Lover's Key Welcome and Discovery Center
Fort Myers Beach, FL, United States
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STATUS
Built
YEAR
2021
SIZE
5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft
Located in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, the Lovers Key Welcome & Discovery Center serves as a beacon for environmental education and coastal preservation. Designed by Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors, the Center was conceived to celebrate and protect the natural beauty of Lovers Key State Park while educating visitors about its diverse ecosystems. Elevated to mitigate coastal flooding, the building’s design draws inspiration from its surroundings, with columns resembling mangrove root systems that integrate seamlessly into the park’s landscape. A winding access ramp provides visitors with panoramic views of the park, while a central courtyard invites exploration and reflection.
The Welcome Center includes a 2,000-square-foot environmental exhibit hall, a 1,000-square-foot multi-purpose room, and a large covered deck that doubles as an outdoor classroom. Resilience and sustainability are central to its design, with hurricane-resistant glass walls, solar-ready roofing, and natural cypress cladding that enhances the structure’s organic aesthetic. Dedicated to inspiring appreciation for Florida’s coastal environments, the Lovers Key Welcome & Discovery Center is both a destination and a hub for environmental stewardship, fulfilling a long-held vision of the Friends of Lovers Key and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The Welcome Center includes a 2,000-square-foot environmental exhibit hall, a 1,000-square-foot multi-purpose room, and a large covered deck that doubles as an outdoor classroom. Resilience and sustainability are central to its design, with hurricane-resistant glass walls, solar-ready roofing, and natural cypress cladding that enhances the structure’s organic aesthetic. Dedicated to inspiring appreciation for Florida’s coastal environments, the Lovers Key Welcome & Discovery Center is both a destination and a hub for environmental stewardship, fulfilling a long-held vision of the Friends of Lovers Key and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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