Leonard Lodder was born and raised in Canada. He received his Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Pre-professional Architecture) from the University of Waterloo followed by a B.Arch from the University of Waterloo in 1980.
Leonard started his 43 year architectural career while still in Canada, eventually opening his own firm with a partner. When he and his wife, Ina, decided to move their family to the Northwest, he worked for a Salem architecture firm for a number of years. There he met Gene Bolante and together they decided to open Studio 3 Architecture, Inc., where he has continued to work for the last 23 years.
Leonard was a project architect with a broad range of experience in both large and small projects, with a specialty in construction technology and building material science. He served as a project architect/manager in Salem, Oregon on projects ranging in size from minor remodels to full urban block redevelopment projects.
Some of Leonard’s most noteworthy projects include two Chemeketa Community College buildings, Emergency Services Classroom Building in Brooks, and Building 40 in Salem; as well as Oregon Realtors Building in Salem. Other community projects include Helping Hands Resources and Salem Evangelical Church Children’s Addition.
Leonard cared deeply about the American Institute of Architects (AIA). He volunteered as a Salem Chapter President for 3 years, before moving on to be the treasurer for AIA Oregon. After that he served as AIA Oregon’s president-elect and then as President. He helped to improve and grow AIA.
While Leonard spent a great deal of his early career working on designing buildings for public agencies and institutions, he also devoloped a number of special interests. One of Leonard’s specialties is experience with solving building “envelope” (outside) problems in the extremes of the northeast Great Lakes climate, where he is from. This knowledge serves also clients well in the wet, Northwest climate.
Leonard has distinguished himself by leading his profession on a statewide level and being engaged in many community and charitable activities.
The Studio 3 office will miss what they call his “Leonard-isms” - the quick-witted puns that he is always able to come up with. In retirement, Leonard plans to travel, spend time with his family and enjoy a good beer.
Studio 3 will be having a retirement party for Leonard on December 7th from 4-7pm at Studio 3 Architecture. All are welcome!