A Commercial Design Citation of Merit is given for the restoration of the Gene Leedy Office in Winter Haven, Florida. Designed by Gene Leedy and completed in 1961, the building is an excellent example of regional modernism in Florida, featuring Leedy’s signature double T and screen wall construction method. Restoration focused on repairing deteriorated exterior structures, clearing overgrown landscaping, refinishing interior and exterior brickwork for warmth, restoring double-height glazing to bring in more natural light, and refurbishing cabinetry in the office and drafting loft. Recovered from years of neglect and damage, the office functions once more as an architecture office, actively reaffirming its importance to the local design community. 

Max Strang

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