Rick Rados Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0658

Scope and Content

The collection includes drawings and plans for projects designed by Rick Rados from 1964 to 2003 in Florida, primarily in Tampa, Hillsborough County, and Pasco County. In addition to his own designs, the collection includes a few drawings for projects by other architects, including Harry Merritt. Projects of note include the Rados Residence and several schools including Walden Lake Elementary, Central Elementary School, J.W. Mitchell High School, and Gary Adult High School. Also included are sketchbooks, portfolios, awards, biographical materials, and supplemental drawings for various projects.

Dates

Creation: 1964 - 2019

Creator

Rados, Rick (Person)

Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

Architect Rick Rados was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and graduated from the University of Florida in 1963 with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. He was a partner with Ranon, McIntosh, Bernardo and Rados starting in 1968. He founded Rados Partnership Architects in 1973. His practice merged in 1984 with RMBR-Bentler to form Ranon and Partners, and he also designed projects with Rowe Architects.

Extent

1.66 Linear Feet (8 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Architectural drawings and plans, sketchbooks, portfolios, awards, biographical materials, and supplemental drawings belonging to Florida architect Rick Rados.

Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Acquisition Information

Gift of Carrie Hall to the University of Florida School of Architecture. Transferred from the School of Architecture to the George A. Smathers Libraries, 2024.