Perry Johanson
Architect
1910 – 1981
Who was Perry Johanson?
Perry Johanson was a Seattle architect and one of the founders of the architectural firm NBBJ.
Johanson enrolled in the architecture program at the University of Washington in 1929 and graduated in 1934 with a B.Arch. While in school he was particularly influenced by Lionel Pries.
Johanson was initially employed by the Seattle firm Smith & Carroll, but within two years he was a partner in the firm, renamed Smith, Carroll & Johanson; the firm survived until 1951.
In 1943, during World War II, he joined with Floyd Naramore, William J. Bain, and Clifton Brady to form Naramore, Bain, Brady & Johanson to undertake war-related projects. This joint venture worked so well that the partners continued it after 1945. Johanson remained a partner until his death. Today's NBBJ is the successor firm.
Johanson was one of the architects who joined together about 1950 to create the Hilltop community in Bellevue, Washington, a planned residential community of modern homes on large lots.
In 1950-51, Johanson served as the president of the Washington State AIA Chapter. He was named a fellow of the AIA in 1960.
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- Born
- May 9, 1910
- Spouses
- Jean Johanson
(1936 - )
- Jean Johanson
- Profession
- Education
- University of Washington
- Died
- Jun 15, 1981
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on July 23, 2013
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