Gene Leedy
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Gene Leedy is an architect based in Winter Haven, Florida.
Gene Leedy has been one of the pioneers of the modern movement in Florida
and was one of the founders of the now famous "Sarasota School of Architecture
," including Paul Rudolph
, Victor Lundy, Mark Hampton and others. After beginning his career in Sarasota, Leedy moved his practice to Winter Haven, Florida in 1955, which remains active today. Leedy is most well known for his bold use of precast concrete, especially long-span "double-tee" structural elements.
s successful young architects in 1965 with a published portfolio of his work. In 1988, he was awarded the lifetime design achievement award from the Florida Association of Architects. He was installed into the College Of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects
in 1992. He received the outstanding alumni award from the College of Architecture of the University of Florida
in 1993. He has been extensively published in the U.S. and Europe and has received more than 50 architectural awards both nationally and statewide for his work.
He has designed projects throughout the U.S. including Hawaii
and a large housing project for the government of Malaysia and has been a design consultant for Alfred A. Yee and Associates, Architects and Engineers, Honolulu, Hawaii
for more than 25 years. Notable employees of Leedy include architects Lawrence Scarpa
and Max Strang
.
- 1988
Outstanding Alumni Award - University of Florida College of Architecture - 1993
Fellows of the AIA - 1992
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
Gene Leedy has been one of the pioneers of the modern movement in Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
and was one of the founders of the now famous "Sarasota School of Architecture
Sarasota School of Architecture
The Sarasota School of Architecture, sometimes called "Sarasota Modern," is a regional style of post-war architecture that emerged on Florida's Central West Coast...
," including Paul Rudolph
Paul Rudolph (architect)
Paul Marvin Rudolph was an American architect and the dean of the Yale School of Architecture for six years, known for use of concrete and highly complex floor plans...
, Victor Lundy, Mark Hampton and others. After beginning his career in Sarasota, Leedy moved his practice to Winter Haven, Florida in 1955, which remains active today. Leedy is most well known for his bold use of precast concrete, especially long-span "double-tee" structural elements.
Notable career achievements
Gene Leedy was selected as one the Architectural RecordArchitectural Record
Architectural Record is an American monthly magazine dedicated to architecture and interior design, published by McGraw-Hill Construction in New York City. It is over 110 years old...
s successful young architects in 1965 with a published portfolio of his work. In 1988, he was awarded the lifetime design achievement award from the Florida Association of Architects. He was installed into the College Of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects
American Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the architecture profession and improve its public image...
in 1992. He received the outstanding alumni award from the College of Architecture of the University of Florida
University of Florida
The University of Florida is an American public land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research university located on a campus in Gainesville, Florida. The university traces its historical origins to 1853, and has operated continuously on its present Gainesville campus since September 1906...
in 1993. He has been extensively published in the U.S. and Europe and has received more than 50 architectural awards both nationally and statewide for his work.
He has designed projects throughout the U.S. including Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
and a large housing project for the government of Malaysia and has been a design consultant for Alfred A. Yee and Associates, Architects and Engineers, Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
for more than 25 years. Notable employees of Leedy include architects Lawrence Scarpa
Lawrence Scarpa
Lawrence Scarpa is an architect based in Los Angeles, California.He is known for the creative use of conventional materials in unique and unexpected ways...
and Max Strang
Max Strang
Max Strang is an architect based in Coconut Grove , Florida. He was raised in a Mid-Century Modern home designed by Gene Leedy of the Sarasota School of Architecture....
.
Honors and awards
Lifetime Design Achievement Award - Florida Chapter of the American Institute of ArchitectsAmerican Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the architecture profession and improve its public image...
- 1988
Outstanding Alumni Award - University of Florida College of Architecture - 1993
Fellows of the AIA - 1992
Significant works
COMMERCIAL PROJECTS- Cypress Gardens Bank, Winter Haven, Florida, 1965
- City Hall, Winter Haven, Florida, 1960
- Gene Leedy Architectural Office, Winter Haven, Florida, 1961
- Keiltronix Office Building, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1987
- Taxdal Medical Center, Winter Haven, Florida, 1986
- Flagship Bank, Orlando, Florida, 1975
- Chamber of Commerce, Winter Haven, Florida, 1990
- Walden Lake Country Club, Plant City, Florida 1985
- Commerce Bank of Central Florida, Winter Haven, Florida 1990
- American National Bank, Winter Haven, Florida, 1962
- Brentwood Elementary School, Sarasota, Florida, 1958
- First National Bank of Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral, FL 1963
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
- House for Contemporary Builders, Sarasota, Florida, 1950
- Craney Homes, Inc, Winter Haven, Florida, 1956
- Dormon Residence, Winter Haven, Florida, 1963
- Builder's House for Levitt & Sons Inc, Rockledge, Florida, 1964
- Libby Residence, Winter Park, Florida, 1957
- Sands Residence, Winter Haven, Florida, 1965
- S.A.E. Fraternity House, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1963
- Sparrow Residence, Winter Haven, Florida, 1954
- Azalea Place Townhouses, Winter Park, Florida, 1982
- Brogden Residence, Winter Haven, Florida, 1979
- Carlton Beach House, Boca Grande, Florida, 1985
- Dean Residence, Winter Haven, Florida 1983
- De Pree Residence, Marco Island, Florida 1979
- Garcia Residence, Anna Maria Island, Florida, 1995
- Keilhack Residence, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1979
- Leedy Residence, Winter Haven, Florida, 1956 (Addition in 1998)
- Leedy Beach House, Casey Key, Florida, 1985 (Renovation)
- Lifsey President's House, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 1994
- Smith Beach House, Boca Grande, Florida, 1985
- Solomon Residence & Studio, Siesta Key, Florida, 1970
- Strang Residence, Winter Haven, Florida, 1970
- Strasberg Residence, Longwood, Florida, 1982