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Perry Johanson

American architect

Perry Johanson (9 May 1910 in Greeley, Colorado – 15 June 1981 in Seattle) was a Seattle architect and one of the founders of the architectural firm NBBJ.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Perry Johanson (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born May 9, 1910, died Jun 15, 1981.1

About

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 (informally known as "The Combine" at the time) to undertake war-related projects such as reinforcing architecture. 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.

From Wikipedia’s article on Perry Johanson, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

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Early life and education

  • Date not recordedUniversity of Washington3

Career

Occupation: architect.5

  • Date not recordedFounded NBBJ4

Personal life

  • CitizenshipUnited States6

Awards

  • Date not recordedFellow of the American Institute of Architects7

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