Gene Leedy

Architect

1928 –

81

Who is Gene Leedy?

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.

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Born
Feb 6, 1928
United States of America
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Florida

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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