Mary Johnston FAIA is an architect who has worked in Seattle for over 30 years. She is co-founder of Johnston Architects, whose eclectic portfolio includes libraries, multi-family projects, commercial projects, single family homes, fire stations, community centers and various civic projects that put community first. Their projects have won local, regional, and national AIA Honor Awards.
Mary is past Chair of the Seattle Design Commission and former president of AIA Seattle. She taught studio design classes at the University of Washington for over 20 years, reinforcing in her students the obligation of architects to be active citizens and use their skills to make their community better. Mary is currently an AIA College of Fellows Regional Representative for the Pacific and Northwest Region, and a member of the Committee on Design Honorary Fellows Committee. From 2018 to 2021 Mary served on the national AIA Fellowship Jury.
Mary was elected to the AIA College of Fellows in 2008.