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John Johnston

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John Johnston is a seasoned architect with 29 years of experience, holding a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Oregon, and proficiency in multiple languages and design skills.
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Santa Monica, California, United States, US
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  • Graphic Design
  • Sketching
  • Drawing
  • Interior Architecture
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John Johnston is a seasoned architecture professional with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. As Principal of his own architecture studio, he has worked with a diverse range of clients, from independent projects to large-scale collaborations with other architects and designers. Notably, Johnston was a primary architect at Sussman/Prejza & Co., Inc., where he contributed significantly to the firm's mission and reputation, producing award-winning and published work on 40 major environmental and graphic design projects. Johnston's expertise extends to various fields, including graphic design, interior architecture, architecture, and construction administration services. He holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design from Antioch College. His experience includes stints at Frank O. Gehry and Assoc., Charles W. Moore, Architect, and Sussman/Prejza & Co., Inc., where he honed his skills in collaborative design, construction documentation, and hands-on making. Throughout his career, Johnston has demonstrated a commitment to design excellence, cultural vitality, and authentic identity. His work has been recognized through various awards and publications, solidifying his position as a respected leader in the architecture and design community.

Experience

    • Principal

  • John Johnston / ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
    • Santa Monica, CA
    • Architecture and Design Consultant
      • 1983 - 2012
      • Santa Monica, CA

      Work as an independent consultant has allowed a variety of client, collaborator and project sizes and types. This includes independent projects as well as work with other architects, designers and artists.

  • Sussman/Prejza & Co., Inc.
    • Culver City, CA
    • Architect
      • 1995 - 2009
      • Culver City, CA

      Primary architect for the firm’s dimensional, architectural and environmental design work. Key originator of the core design concepts that inspired and guided 40 major environmental and graphic design projects over 14 years. Consistently created exceptional, award-winning and published work in a firm with a reputation for pioneering, multidisciplinary environmental design work, contributing significantly to extending the firm’s mission, status and edge. Produced work that palpably demonstrates the fundamental power of design to enrich the specificity of place, cultural vitality and authentic identity for diverse civic, corporate and cultural clients and communities. Clients included The California Endowment, Westfield, Universal Studios, Thomas Properties, Kodak Theater, and the Museum of the African Diaspora.Designer / Concept Originator / Hands-On Maker / Design Researcher / Collaborator and Leader

  • Frank O. Gehry and Assoc.
    • Santa Monica and Venice, CA
    • Architect
      • 1980 - 1982
      • Santa Monica and Venice, CA

      Early work experience as an employee for two years in this seminal office included sketch modeling of design alternatives, and construction documentation.

  • Charles W. Moore, Architect
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • Architect / Craftsman
      • 1979 - 1980
      • Los Angeles, CA

      Collaborative design, directly with Moore, for finishing, elaborating and constructing his handcrafted Los Angeles residence. Selected as member for Moore's competition and exhibition teams.

Education

  • Antioch College
    BA, Environmental Design
  • University of Oregon
    Master of Architecture

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