Lorne McConachie

Principals

Jul 10

Written By Bassetti Architects

LORNE MCCONACHIE FAIA

Principal Emeritus

memberships / offices held

Member, National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1997–present
Member, Pioneer Square Preservation Board, 2006–2012; Chair, 2009–2012
Member, Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board, 1998–2006; Chair, 2000–2006
Member, Historic Seattle Advocacy Committee, 2006
Member, Mayor’s Task Force on Historic Schools, Seattle, 1997–1998

awards

Highline High School

2022, A4LE, Polished Apple Award

Raisbeck Aviation High School

2015, Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI), James D. MacConnell Award Finalist

Lynnwood High School

2010, Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI), James D. MacConnell Award

Todd Beamer High School

Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI), James D. MacConnell Award Finalist

Roosevelt High School

2019, Restore Oregon, DeMuro Award
2019, Learning by Design, Renovation and Adaptive Reuse, Citation of Excellence

Edmonds-Woodway High School

1999, Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI), James D. MacConnell Award
2019, Learning by Design, Educational Facilities Design Awards, Honorable Mention, Natrona County High School
2007, State Historic Preservation Office, Valerie Sivinski Award for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation Rehabilitation, Stadium High School

Franklin High School

Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, Award of Merit
AIA Seattle, Commendation Award
Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, Award of Merit
Association of King County Historical Organizations Preservation Award

Since 1977, Lorne has been dedicated to creating educational spaces that spark the academic, social, physical, and cultural development of children. From new buildings to the modernization of historic structures, Lorne’s designs focus on personalized, collaborative spaces that support engaged communities and sustainable connections to place. At the forefront of educational design reform, Lorne’s designs have won acclaim for their innovation, impact on learning, and civic design excellence. In addition, Lorne has received awards for his work revitalizing historic schools as centers for 21st century learning. Lorne leads the firm in Trauma Informed Design research, presenting his research around the Pacific Northwest and encouraging clients to embrace Trauma Informed Design best practices in their spaces.