There’s only a few of them still in existence, but a rare midcentury home designed specifically for Florida’s humid climate is on the market in South Pinellas Point.
Located at 741 Pinellas Point Dr. S, the home is just one of 13 Vision-Aire homes, also known “Bird Cage houses” for their airy design, and was designed by the late Florida architect Glenn Q. Johnson.
Inspired by homes he came across while on tour in the Philippines during WWII, Johnson’s Vision-Aire homes typically have the same characteristics: they’re almost always positioned to face southeast to better catch the breeze, and feature large screened in patios and overhangs, heavy concrete floors, and interior walls built as jalousies for better airflow.
But besides the “Bird Cages” Johnson’s work can still be found at the St. Pete Beach Library, the North Shore Aquatic Center, and the Pinellas County Judicial Building, among other well-known structures.
Built in 1954, this particular Vision-Aire home comes with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, a pool, a hot tub hut, and plenty of “HGTV Gray.“
The current asking price is $899,900.
