Floyd A Naramore

Floyd Archibald Naramore

• American

Floyd A Naramore was a notable American architect whose work helped shape public school design across the Pacific Northwest. Trained in engineering and architecture, he served as architect for the Portland and Seattle school districts during periods of rapid growth, overseeing the design of numerous schools that emphasized durable construction, ample light, ventilation and modern educational planning. In Seattle, he succeeded an earlier generation of school architects and became one of the region's most influential designers, contributing to landmark buildings including additions to Queen Anne High School. In 1943, he joined with William J Bain, Clifton Brady, and Perry Johanson to form Naramore, Bain, Brady & Johanson (NBBJ), a firm that grew into one of the largest and most influential architecture practices in the United States. - AsNotedIn