Background
Abbott, J. Carl was born on March 31, 1936 in Darien, Georgia, United States. Son of James Carl and Jessie Mae (Wing) Abbott.
architect educator inventor planner
Abbott, J. Carl was born on March 31, 1936 in Darien, Georgia, United States. Son of James Carl and Jessie Mae (Wing) Abbott.
Bachelor, University Florida. Master of Arts, Yale University.
With, Bert Brosmith Architect, Sarasota, Florida, 1959-1961;
with, Architects Hawaii, Ltd., Honolulu, 1962-1963;
with, Norman Foster & Richard Rogers Architects, London, 1962-1963;
with, I.M. Pei Architect, New York City, 1964-1965;
president, Carl Abbott & Associations, Architects/Planners, Sarasota, since 1966. Professor Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Adjunct Professor U. Florida.
Visiting lecturer universities in the United States, Canada, England. Juror state, national, international architectural competitions.
Board of directors Avanti 2000 Planning Group. Trustee's Facilities Council Ringling Museum ARt, Sarasota. Director Tropical Horticultural Center.
Fellow American Institute of Architects (member National Committee on Design, numerous design awards, Florida Medal of Honor for Design).
Children: Mark, Cooper.