Company History

Robert Aude Associates, Inc., AIA is the successor firm to founding partners who originated the Clearwater practice in 1928. The firm’s lineage reads as follows:

Wakeling & Levison, AIA, 1928;
Wakeling, Levison & Williams, AIA, 1959;
Williams & Walker Architects Chartered, 1971;
Williams Architects Chartered, 1985;
Aude, Shand & Williams, Inc., AIA, 1994-2007

Robert Aude Associates, Inc., AIA, 2007-present

Robert Aude Associates, Inc., AIA is an established Architectural and Planning firm with history dating to 1928. Mr. Roy Wakeling, AIA founded the Clearwater firm in that year, to be followed by a succession of 6 total partners through the present day. The firm has designed projects as far south as Barbados in the West Indies and as far north as North Carolina. They have established presence throughout the State of Florida, and are recognized as an innovator in multi disciplinary design. The firm provides services which encompass all aspects of architecture, interior architecture, interior design, master planning, building forensic pathology diagnostics and intervention, building condition appraisals, construction administration, and engineering. Projects include new developments, additions, renovations, and historic restoration. Their projects have included all building types and sizes, including high tech industrial, governmental, education, religious, corporate and retail facilities. The firm also designs distinctive custom single family residential projects.

The firm’s highly qualified staff has received awards for Design Excellence presented by the regional chapter of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects, (FAIA). Additionally, the firm was awarded the distinctive NAIOP Judges Choice Award Best of the Best for the Tampa Bay area for their design of the Crum Services, Inc. (formerly IMR global) world headquarters in Clearwater. The firm has also won similar awards and acclaim for the Mahaffey Theater Re-design in St. Petersburg, FL and for the Operation PAR facility in Clearwater, FL.  The firm’s cutting edge designs have twice been published internationally since December of 2000. Robert Aude Associates, Inc. AIA was awarded The 2001 Business of the Year by the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, and were nominated for the Upper Pinellas Business of the Year.

Officer/Principal

Robert J. Aude, AIA – Principal

Education
Bachelor of Architecture, Ohio State University

Professional Licenses/Registrations/Memberships
Registered Architect, State of Florida, #6859
Former AIA Vice President, Pinellas County

Active Professional Member  American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Experience
Thirty-nine years experience; Prindle & Patrick Architects 1968-1973, Prindle, Patrick & Partners, Ltd. 1973-1985, Vice President/Director of Design, Bell Associates, 1985-1987, Williams Architects, Project Architect and Partner 1987-1994, 1994-2007, Aude, Shand & Williams, Inc., 2007 to Present, Robert Aude Associates, Inc, AIA

Mr. Aude moved to Clearwater in 1973 as Florida Design Director for a 100 person A/E firm based in Columbus, Ohio. As director, his experience involved large scale educational, judicial, and office projects, including high rise structures. Since 1987, he has practiced as partner and principal in the Clearwater based firm of Williams Architects, culminating with formation of Aude, Shand & Williams, Inc. in 1994 and Robert Aude Associates, Inc., AIA from 2007 to present.

With firm since 1987
 

Associates

Eric D. Glinsboeckel, AIA – Project Architect

Education
Masters of Architecture, University of South Florida
Bachelor Engineering Technology with a focus on computer Architecture and software design, University of South Florida

Associates degree Architectural Construction Engineering Technology, Hillsborough Community College

 

Professional Licenses/Registrations/Memberships
Registered Architect, State of Florida, #AR92165

Active Professional Member  American Institute of Architects (AIA)

NCARB certification

Maintains experience in building design and construction administration.

 

Experience
10 years Architectural design and Construction Administration, 7 years experience in the field of Electrical Consulting Engineering, winner of the 2003 AIA Tampa Bay Associate/Intern Award for the New Entry Facility to the Berlin International Trade Fairgrounds.  Presently pursuing L.E.E.D. accreditation.

With firm since 2004

Jan S. Yoder – Designer

Education
Architectural studies at University of Illinois, Chicago and Versailles France

 

Experience
3 years Project and Design Architect in Chicago.  15 years hand-on construction experience, 15 years complex software development and project management including 5 years with Autodesk in California.  Passed Florida State Certified Building Contractor's exam.

With firm since 2005

Michael Lutz – I.T. Administrator, CAD Technologies Supervisor Draftsman

Education
Associates Degree in Computer Aided Drafting Technology

 

Professional Licenses/Registrations/Memberships
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer since 2000 - MCP ID#1849881

Member of American Design Drafting Association

 

Experience
1 year experience as Architectural Project manager & Construction Administrator

7 years experience as I.T. Manager/ Network Administrator / CAD Manager

10 years experience as Professional Draftsman

With firm since 1998

Holly Gunter – Intern Interior Designer

Education
Bachelor Degree in Interior Design, Florida State University

 

Professional Licenses/Registrations/Memberships
A.S.I.D. Allied Member.

With firm since 2004

Linda Solari

Executive Administrator for Aude, Shand & Williams, Inc. and its predecessor organizations for over 30 years

With firm since 1973

Kimberly Deren – Controller

Education
Bachelor of Science, California Polytechnic State University

Professional Licenses/Registrations/Memberships
CPA, 1989

Experience
Aude Shand & Williams, Inc. - 1999-present

Tech Data, Senior Accountant - 1996-1999

SCT, MDS Accounting Manager - 1993-1996

Various CPA practices, public accounting - 1986-1993

With firm since 1999

Services Offered

Robert Aude Associates, Inc., AIA is a full service architectural design firm. The firm is dedicated to providing the highest quality of professional services to its clients; therefore, it employs staff members who possess a vast amount of experience with an array of building types, working within a team oriented environment. Our services include:

Architectural Design
Interior Design, Interior Architecture
Master Planning
Feasibility Studies
Programming
Space Planning
Existing Facilities Surveys
Site Analysis and Selection
Planning and Zoning Assistance
Construction Documents
Building and Permitting Assistance
Construction Administration
Cost Estimation
Architectural and Construction Forensic, Pathology, Diagnostics, and Intervention
Financial Institution Plan & Cost Reviews and Project Follow-up

Expert witness & Litigation Services