Inside a Mid-Century Modernist Florida Home by Gene Leedy | House Tour

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[@stevetaxpayer6664]

Hi Max. Not long after it was built, I believe I this home was featured in House & Home Magazine. If it wasn't this exact home, it may have been a "model match" of the same floor plan. If you haven't seen the article I'm referring to, let me know, I'd be happy to find it and send you a copy.

[@marthatielemans5742]

Thank you for preserving this most incredible architecture. There will never be that architecture or that wonderful time again. Makes my heart sing!❤

[@jessdowelldesigns]

What a beautiful house. I love seeing old architecture in its original form, without a bunch of updates and renovations. I wish we would preserve more original character in more real estate across the US.

[@Yerbalessence]

really incredible. Both the home and the office. Thanks for the work putting the film together. Tastefully done

[@openspace.series]

Thank you very much!

[@peternyc]

This is one of the best residential architecture videos I've seen. The home is affordable, even economical to build, and it achieves the feel that other, more grandiose homes have. Affordable, doable magic. It's also incredible to listen to the narrator because his heart is so into it. That's almost more precious than the home itself. Thank you for making this video.

[@KerrieRedgate]

I love the warmth of that tone of wood. I now love in a large studio apartment with a stunning (real) wooden floor and some built-in cabinetry in that tone (unfortunately, previous owners had painted the original concrete walls and ceiling in white, probably at the advice of a clueless real estate agent) - mid-century modern architecture had brought back an appreciation for genuine materials that welcomed in the natural world outside the fabulous walls of glass. We are so fortunate that the legacies of these psst inspired architects have been appreciated and preserved.

[@ingramleedy]

Thank you Open Spaces and Max Strang for showcasing this house and Gene Leedy.

[@janelte]

"Cultural assets" indeed - I am so glad that you and the Leedy family have taken the time and knowledge and money and skills to preserve these buildings for all of us to appreciate. They could so easily have been lost. Lovely personal commentary and story and a wonderful video. Thank you to all involved.

[@openspace.series]

Such great care to these places and an amazing story being told for future generations!

[@lindanelson3092]

Classic episode! It was fun to spot a variety of mid century modern furniture, Eames chair with ottoman and a Nelson bench to name a couple.

[@openspace.series]

So much good furniture in the home!

[@JasonLi-dx8yi]

Great video, well spoken guy and love the childhood stories.

[@openspace.series]

Agreed! Well spoken and great story behind this one. Thanks for watching

[@ingramleedy]

Me too.

[@digonderongedonga]

I shared this video with 10 people, this channel needs to pop off! This house is also incredible, too. I love modern architecture that feels warm at the same time.

[@trooper1972]

check The local project

[@openspace.series]

Thank you!!

[@rberiksama]

2 for 1!! amazing home and then the office!!! phew! Senses working overtime! I love the comment by Max about the architecture/design feeling warm due to the materials and not cold (like so many people associate modern architecture with), also the concrete wall connecting the outside with the inside and timeless design. When an architect can figuratively bring the outside inside 1100 sq feet feels like 11,000. This house will still be cool and elegant in 100 years unlike the ubiquitous oversized -faux facade - bull nosed corners McMansions. Bravo to another brilliant episode!

[@joachimkerscher7061]

Great made clip about a special period architecture. I‘m from Germany and here we are not blessed with a lot of good midcentury homes even some Richard neutrals … I’m from construction business but can’t understand we we have forgotten how one could build an enormously high level of living and comfort with relatively little financial investment and a few good materials. Today we build incredibly elaborately with hundreds of different materials and yet we still do not manage to create such a good (and warm welcoming) living experience... Some planners, architects, but above all the building regulations of the countries should think about this

[@Vintage-Vespa-Miami]

Im from argentina and I have a construction company in Miami, Im an architect and built my house YOU RIGHT, i did my house following schindler an other german architects Like Mies ( but not marble ) this society not looking for spaces looking square footage, by the way I have a 356 a 1965 . LESS IS MORE

[@arsalanz2214]

MCM architecture just hits differently 👏🏼, actually feels like a home, unlike the modern (most) plastic feeling architecture.

[@eldondaetweiler58]

So much wonderful going on in a modest space. Love this. Thank you!

[@southernoffroader78]

The items in that office are truly priceless. That put a huge smile on my face!

[@iiikom-2]

I am so glad that I found this channel… An absolute heave for mid-century modern fans. I love that your videos are concise yet very informative. Needless to mention the quality of videography and aesthetic of the picture. 😍 Well done guys!

[@Bearded.Wonder]

This is astonishing. I get a real sense of the nostalgia and personal memories involved. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.

[@openspace.series]

Man, to hear the stories from Max you can really understand and feel the love and passion

[@levlowgull3917]

what a beautiful house

[@moisesortiz1863]

Great Episode!

[@openspace.series]

Thanks!

[@david100483]

What a great place with a story to match it, I wish they brought back this kind of architecture built to a price point. Thanks for sharing

[@Sailingbill1]

Great video, great story and well done on the rehab. Congratulations

[@julienarrijs]

You Guys are my favorite space on KZbin. It Always feels like a breeze of fresh air when stress hits the fan...i unwind on one of your beautiful videos ! Much Love and gratitude !

[@justoh312]

Beautiful home. I love seeing MCM homes in Florida.

[@openspace.series]

There are some beauties out there! Looking forward to sharing the others we filmed :)

[@goowol9949]

An amazing finisishes of wood panel and blocks. Stuning!!

[@seattlebeard]

Everyone I know who grew up in the 60s thought these homes were ugly. I still do to an extent, but I'm beginning to see their appeal. I respect this man's commitment to history and his evidently unlimited financial resources. Beautiful video. :o)

[@netgenrb]

beautiful living memorial -

[@samsmomm]

I reside in Winter Haven 33881 and had no idea. Very interesting.

[@AWAL76]

SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT! Thank-you for sharing and thank-you for preserving this architectural gem!

[@lautaross13]

Love this episode! Would be great to have sketches, house plan or any section to appreciate the building and design layout.

[@openspace.series]

You should be able to find some online with a little digging. We also did a full walkthrough video of the house that we may share in the future

[@lautaross13]

@@openspace.series Yes i studied the video and imagined the layout. I would love to share it to my students, but with no technical plans, its pretty hard. I love your content. Every video is better than the next one! Cheers from Argentina

[@nollieheel214aim]

heck yeah, MORE South East Mid Century. There's tons all of FL and where I am in Atlanta!

[@Brian-os9qj]

Yes, magical really covers the emotion. Useful simplicity inspiring those in the future. Thx for this.

[@stupedcraig]

love the wood panels on the wall.. So tired of drywall everywhere. The concrete is a bit to much for me. r-val not the best either but I'm sure it's great for hurricanes. Thanks for sharing!

[@kimberlyhawkins]

I’m 100% in LOVE!

[@edenespaldon6468]

Awesome. I always loved Mid Century Modern homes.

[@bonnie7551]

Stunning, just stunning!…

[@traviswilds7018]

Oh man, does this inaugurate an Open Space series on Florida MCM? There are SO MANY great homes all over the state owned by people who know and love what they have and it would be amazing to see that!

[@openspace.series]

We got 3 more FL homes lined up for release 👀

[@jasonsmith2032]

Wow! One of my favorite films you've done so far! I live in Houston and the architect of our house, William Jenkins designed somewhat similar homes. Leedy took it to another level. This channel makes me want to get a small crew together to make videos of Houston's modern homes! Thank you!

[@openspace.series]

They’re fun to make for sure! We’d love to make our way out to Houston to showcase homes in the future!

[@KingJobber]

I am almost 30 years old with a basic office job and this house makes me want to go back to school and really pursue architecture. Hopefully its not too late

[@kevmagill5163]

It's just so perfect

[@timmwatson8071]

He designed the SAE fraternity house in Gainesville - I met him at the 50 year ago reunion a few years 😅back

[@ianhartten697]

Really enjoyed this tribute

[@jbowen281]

Love the simple elegance of mid century modern homes and the floor to ceiling windows. Makes me wonder what the utility bills are with all those old windows. If I were to live in that house, I would stucco the exterior block walls and probably cover all the interior walls with drywall.

[@micheleemcdaniel389]

Really enjoyed this video. Excellent choice for background music.

[@TaylorrJohnsonn]

Very interesting to see his use of overhead lighting

[@openspace.series]

Not sure they were original but perhaps original to the past owner. Perhaps 80’s or 90’s?

[@philiplacey5430]

I have a double T house in St Petersburg I've lived in for 55 years. Perfect second story terrazzo floors. Sadly the house was built about 2 feet above high tide and the flooding issues are just too much.

[@montresian]

Beautiful ❤

[@StephanieCurrier]

The T frame style immediately brought to mind Perez Art Museum.

[@traviswilds7018]

Awesome! 🎉

[@fleurlucinta]

beautiful

[@TRM500]

hello from switzerland !

[@openspace.series]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@gfeast4518]

Wow I’m from Sarasota and this was cool to learn about, I’d love to learn and see more in person!!

[@timoooo7320]

Beautiful home ❤

[@toddmcvey4088]

So happy you posted this video. Big fan of Mid-century anything. My brother and I grew up in the Fort Pierce. He, Joejohn McVey is an Architect out in LA and myself, Todd McVey, I'm an Architectural Photographer in Ft. Pierce. My work: Laboratory T Photography If you ever need anything shot Let me know, I would love to help out.

[@DBLewisOrlando]

There is a beautiful mid century modern home in the college park area of Orlando, I would love to buy it and renovate it ❤

[@openspace.series]

Gotta go for it!

[@Inverse_Sense]

I love it! Wish I could still build one for 16K$ ha!

[@stevetaxpayer6664]

Hi Max. Not long after it was built, I believe I this home was featured in House & Home Magazine. If it wasn't this exact home, it may have been a "model match" of the same floor plan. If you haven't seen the article I'm referring to, let me know, I'd be happy to find it and send you a copy.

[@openspace.series]

I’m sure Max will read this, we’ll let him know

[@judithfrancis8187]

I wrote the application that secured Gene's home and all the others on this street to get on to the National Historic Register so I can add some facts. Yes, these homes were featured in Better Homes and Gardens in 1960, and his own residence (in this movie) was featured as one of the best homes of the year. There were two home designs in this collection and seven remain standing today as Gene designed them, or helped renovate over the 60 years he curated the block. These homes also garnered many architectural awards and Saffie, Gene's daughter, has a wonderful story about Paul Rudolf coming to visit Gene in the 80's. Saffie picked Paul up from the airport and drove him to their home, passing the plethora of other incredible modern buildings Gene designed throughout the town - there are about two hundred or so, in and around Winter Haven (city hall and chamber of commerce buildings downtown are especially lovely). Paul then declared that he felt these homes on Drexel were the best examples of Gene's work. Others may disagree, and Saffie said her father was chagrined because he had had so many more important commissions, but this collection to those of us who know, are exceptionally special and Paul Rudolf also knew it. Bravo Max and the funders of Double T Arts for continuing the care and love of Leedyland!

[@J4zzlady]

Gorgeous home, my dream apart from the Gators!! Only for that reason, I'm out!! 😂😅 I'm kidding I don't water-ski 😂😅

[@sandysteven6792]

❤

[@mas502arc]

What's the thermal performance for a house like this? I reckon with all of the glass and concrete structural members it would be hard to insulate?

[@SoyMaelo]

bonito!

[@pyeitme508]

RAD!

[@charpemetal9514]

Why don’t builders go back to these again??

[@dtrmnts]

Cuz most people think theyre ugly

[@ivanklymenko]

🥰🥰🥰

[@mjay4700]

0:40 I could tell by the thumbnail but here you can see the drawers appear to need some adjusting or refitting. That's the downside of large amounts of smaller drawers - harder to get all the same/aligned/etc.

[@mattstegall]

Thats your takeaway from this amazing property and video? lol

[@marcusbrown1767]

No blinds..

[@timoooo7320]

Hurricane Irma was in 2017, not 2018!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NaturesInfiniteWELLth-fo6rs]

1100 sq ft…really tiny? No. Only to those who live in excess.

[@dtrmnts]

Exactly. My family of 4 is in a 900 sq ft house

[@tomaszbejnarowicz]

the house is really tiny? what haha

[@openspace.series]

Perhaps to todays standard 1,100/sqft may seem small depending on the area one is in

[@ingramleedy]

This house always felt so much larger than any house 10x it size to me. It's simplicity is its beauty and gave it a warm and welcoming feeling.

[@gregpendrey6711]

I lived in a 670 sq foot. I used all of it and there were diagonal sight lines and glass in the doors. The outdoors played big role with a covered area and being on grade the outdoor space was a part of the home. 1,100 sq ft is perfect for Gene Leedy’s design.

[@judithfrancis8187]

We live in one of Gene's homes on Drexel. It feels huge because the yard is incorporated into the living area by the floor to ceiling windows. The walls that encompass the entire property seem like they are the walls of the house, as Max so eloquently put it - that continuous cinder block wall that pierces the interior and extends to the exterior also helps create a sense of vast space. It is amazing how much bigger this home seems than your typical home despite its small footprint. No McMansions needed when you live in a Craney Spec House designed by Gene Leedy!

[@Lumimind]

/TVtoohigh

[@dtrmnts]

I think I disagree with just about every opinion stated here. Wow.

[@judithfrancis8187]

Gene would often say that the 80/20 rule applied to these homes. When they opened in March of 1957, thousands came to visit them and 80 percent of the people simply loved them for their "radical" open living space design, but 20% hated them for being too "different". I guess you could add your name to the later group and still be part of the conversation! ; )

[@colortura]

I care about alligators.

[@oneiros1401]

Ummm. I don't get it. Very basic home made out of exposed cinderblock home basic furniture.

[@openspace.series]

Not for everyone but thanks for watching

[@judithfrancis8187]

Gene would often say that the 80/20 rule applied to these homes. When they opened in March of 1957, thousands came to visit them and 80 percent of the people simply loved them for their "radical" open living space design, but 20% hated them for being too "different". I guess you could add your name to the later group and still be part of the conversation! ; )

[@Mooooty]

Extremely dated, closterphobic low ceilings, dark and dingy.

[@openspace.series]

Period Restoration, Standard height ceilings, Light and Bright

[@ingramleedy]

Once you experience it you'd better understand it. I never felt that way about the house. For me, it brought the outside in and felt so much more spacious than you'd think.

[@gregpendrey6711]

Agreed.