Gene Leedy

Gene Leedy
Born(1928-02-06)February 6, 1928
Isaban, West Virginia
DiedNovember 24, 2018(2018-11-24) (aged 90)
Winter Haven, Florida
NationalityAmerican
OccupationArchitect
PracticeGene Leedy Architect FAIA
BuildingsUniversity of South Florida President's Home, Winter Haven City Hall, Syd Solomon Residence & Studio, Strang Residence, American National Bank
Websitegeneleedy.com

Gene Leedy (February 6, 1928 – November 24, 2018) was an American architect based in Winter Haven, Florida. He was a pioneer of the modern movement in Florida and later a founder of the Sarasota School of Architecture, whose members included Paul Rudolph, Victor Lundy, and others. After beginning his career in Sarasota, Leedy moved his practice to Winter Haven in 1954.[1] He is best known for his bold use of exposed structural systems of precast concrete, especially in long-span, "double-tee" structural elements, as well as enclosed courtyards, flat roofs, and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ "About Gene Leedy | Leedy Lifetime Works Web Site".
  2. ^ Bubil, Harold (26 November 2018). "'Sarasota School' architect Gene Leedy dies at 90". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Architecture Sarasota Honors Gene Leedy With an Exhibit and Tour". Sarasota Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  4. ^ Malott, Sean (2019-02-21). "Famed Architects Leave a Legacy in Polk County". Central Florida Development Council. Retrieved 2023-04-20.