Dick Gee
Dick Gee – Architect/Project Manager
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Dick Gee is a licensed architect in California and Arizona with more than 34 years of experience specializing in historic preservation. Now serving as both Architect and Project Manager with Spectra Company, he oversees preservation consulting, design-build, and historic construction projects—bringing a broad perspective that strengthens collaboration among owners, architects, engineers, and consultants. A graduate of U.C. Berkeley, Dick previously served as Lead Principal of the Los Angeles office for JAG Architects.
His preservation career began with landmark rehabilitation projects such as the Eastern Columbia Building, the Los Angeles Coliseum, and multiple structures at El Pueblo de Los Angeles. Over the years, he has contributed to the restoration of numerous National Register buildings, California State Historic Resources, and local landmarks. Notable projects include the El Capitan Office Building and Theatre, San Gabriel Mission, Crystal Cove Cottages, Vibiana in Los Angeles, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House, several John Lautner residences, and the restoration of most historic buildings at the Pechanga and Pala tribal reservations.
With deep expertise spanning design, regulatory approvals, historic tax credit applications, construction, and development, Dick offers a comprehensive understanding of the preservation process. His leadership has guided projects that have earned multiple honors from the California Preservation Foundation, the Los Angeles Conservancy, and other preservation organizations.
Some of his preservation projects at Spectra include:
• Commercial Exchange Building, Los Angeles, CA
• Crystal Cove Cottages, Newport Coast, CA
• Culver Studios, Culver City, CA
• El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA
• George Key Ranch Historic Park, Placentia, CA
• NoMad Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
• Ocean Center Building, Long Beach, CA
• Porter Hall at Pilgrim Place, Claremont, CA
• San Ysidro Land Port of Entry, San Ysidro, CA
• Urth Caffe, Orange, CA
• San Gabriel Mission, San Gabriel, CA
• Pala Tribe Historic Buildings, Pala, CA