Gene Leedy, Architect

Gene Robert Leedy – 1928 – 2018

Education:

1947 – Associate of Arts, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

1950 – Bachelor of Architecture, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Registered:

Florida

Firms:

1950 – 1955:

Robert Murphy, Orlando, Florida

Ralph & William Zimmerman, Sarasota, Florida

Paul Rudolph Architecture, Sarasota, Florida

Walter Blum & Associates, New York City, New York

1955 – Gene Leedy Architecture, Winter Haven, Florida

1965 – Architectural Design Consultant to Alfred A. Yee, Honolulu, Hawaii

1974 – Collaborated with Skidmore Owings and Merrill, Chicago, Illinois on Seddon   Island Project, Tampa, Florida

Professional Affiliations:

1960 – American Institute of Architects (AIA) Florida Central Chapter

Military Service:

United States Air Force

Honors:

1948 – Hidden Talent Competition, Museum of Modern Art, New York City, New York

1953 – Work exhibited at International Architecture Exhibit, Sao Paulo, Brazil

1956 – Award, House and Home Magazine, 56 Outstanding Houses Built During 1956 1957 – Award of Merit, Homes for Better Living Program, American Institute of Architecture (AIA)

1963 – Merit Award, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, for the use of pre-cast concrete forms, which is  a Leedy signature

1988 – Lifetime Design Achievement Award, American Institute of Architects (AIA)

1992 – Installed into the College of Fellows, American Institute of Architects (AIA)

1993 – Outstanding Alumni Award, School of Architecture, University of Florida Gainesville, Florida

Notable Works:

1956 – Leedy Residence, Winter Haven, Florida

1961 – Gene Leedy Architecture Office, Winter Haven, Florida

1963 – Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity House, University of Florida, 2 Fraternity Drive, Gainesville, Florida

1963 – Dorman Residence, Winter Haven, Florida