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Bassetti Architects
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Practice information
Firm type Historic Preservation
Historic School Design
Sustainable design
Educational Programming
Interior Design
Master Planning
Key architects Lorne McConachie, FAIA
Dan Miles, AIA
Caroline Lemay AIA
Michael Davis, AIA
Jordan Kiel, AIA, DBIA
Kristian Kicinski, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP
Joe Echeverri, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Founded 1947
No. of employees 66
Location Seattle, Washington, United States
Coordinates 47°36′10″N 122°20′10″W / 47.602684°N 122.336091°W / 47.602684; -122.336091

Bassetti Architects is a company that designs buildings. They have offices in Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon. The company started in 1947.

Bassetti Architects has designed many new buildings. They have also updated many famous places in Seattle. This includes parts of the Pike Place Market and Seattle City Hall. They have also worked on many schools in the Seattle-Tacoma region. Their work has won many awards from local, national, and international groups.

The History of Bassetti Architects

Bassetti Architects was started in 1947 by a person named Fred Bassetti. Before he retired in 1991, the company had a few different names. These names changed as different people became owners.

How the Company's Name Changed

Over the years, the company was known as:

  • Fred Bassetti Architect
  • Bassetti & Morse
  • Fred Bassetti & Co.
  • Bassetti Norton Metler Architects
  • Bassetti/Norton/Metler/Rekevics Architects

Since 1994, the company has been known as Bassetti Architects.

Who Leads Bassetti Architects Today?

The main leaders of Bassetti Architects are called Principals. As of August 2025, these include Caroline Lemay, Lorne McConachie, Dan Miles, Michael Davis, Jordan Kiel, and Joe Echeverri.

Important Leaders and Their Work

There are also Associate Principals like Kristian Kicinski, Amanda Hohen, Lydia Burns, and Judy Yeoh. Lorne McConachie helped write a book. It is called Architecture for Achievement - Building Patterns for Small School Learning. This book is about designing schools for learning.

Buildings Designed by Bassetti Architects

Bassetti Architects has worked on many different types of buildings. They are well-known for designing schools and important landmarks.

Famous Seattle Landmarks

The company has helped design or update several well-known places in Seattle.

Schools Designed by Bassetti Architects

Bassetti Architects has designed many schools. Here are some of them, listed by when they were finished:

  • 2015: Liberty High School in Issaquah, WA
  • 2013: Raisbeck Aviation High School in Tukwila, WA
  • 2013: Shorewood High School (Washington) in Shoreline, WA
  • 2011: Denny International Middle School in Seattle, WA
  • 2010: Chief Sealth International High School (a big update) in Seattle, WA
  • 2009: Lynnwood High School in Bothell, WA
  • 2008: St. Thomas School in Medina, WA
  • 2007: Kingston High School in Kingston, WA
  • 2006: Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bellevue, WA
  • 2005: Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus in Issaquah, WA
  • 2003: Todd Beamer High School in Federal Way, WA
  • 2002: The Center School in Seattle, WA
  • 1998: Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, WA

Historic Schools and University Buildings

The company also works on older school and university buildings. They help keep these historic places in good shape.

  • 2018: Natrona County High School in Casper, WY
  • 2017: Roosevelt High School in Portland, OR
  • 2017: Stewart Middle School in Tacoma, WA
  • 2006: Roosevelt High School in Seattle, WA
  • 2006: Stadium High School in Tacoma, WA (with Merrit Pardini Architects)
  • 2006: Madison Middle School (Seattle, Washington) in Seattle, WA
  • 2002: West Seattle High School in Seattle, WA
  • 2000: John Stanford International School in Seattle, WA
  • 2007: Guggenheim Hall at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA
  • 2000: Mary Gates Hall at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA
  • 1990: Franklin High School in Seattle, WA

Other Projects

Bassetti Architects has also worked on other types of buildings.

  • 2018: Fire Station No. 5 in Seattle, WA
  • 2010: First United Methodist Church in Seattle, WA
  • 2010: Fire Station No. 17 in Seattle, WA
  • 2005: Trinity Parish Episcopal Church in Seattle, WA

Awards and Special Recognitions

Bassetti Architects has received many awards for their work. These awards recognize their excellent designs and their efforts to preserve historic buildings.

Awards for School Design

  • Council of Educational Facilities Planners International (CEFPI / A4LE)
    • 2015: James D. MacConnell Award (finalist) for Raisbeck Aviation High School
    • 2010: James D. MacConnell Award for Lynnwood High School
    • 2002: James D. MacConnell Award (finalist) for Todd Beamer High School
    • 1999: School Planning & Management award for Edmonds-Woodway High School
    • 1998: James D. MacConnell Award for Edmonds-Woodway High School
  • Other School Design Awards
    • Impact on Learning Award for Stadium High School
    • 2005: Schools of Distinction Awards, Best of the Best for John Stanford International School
    • 2003: Goldman Sachs Foundation, Prize for Excellence in International Education for John Stanford International School

Awards from the American Institute of Architects (AIA)

The AIA gives awards for great architectural design.

  • 2006: AIA Washington Civic Design Awards, Honor Award for Seattle City Hall
  • 2005: AIA Seattle, Commendation for Design for Seattle City Hall
  • 2004: AIA Washington Civic Design Awards, Merit Award for West Seattle High School
  • 2003: AIA Washington DC Chapter, Merit Award for Mary Gates Hall at the University of Washington
  • 2003: AIA Northwest & Pacific Region, Award of Merit for Wa Le Hut Indian School
  • 2000: AIA Northwest & Pacific Region, Award of Merit for Stadium High School
  • 1999: AIA Washington Council Civil Design Awards Program, Award of Merit for Stadium High School
  • 1998: AIA Seattle, Award of Commendation for Wa He Lut Indian School
  • 1991: AIA Seattle, Award of Commendation for Franklin High School

Awards for Historic Preservation

These awards recognize work that helps keep old buildings safe and usable.

  • 2007: State Historic Preservation Office, Valerie Sivinski Award for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation Rehabilitation Projects for Stadium High School
  • 2007: Associated Builders & Contractors of Western Washington – Best Historical Restoration Award, Merit Award for Trinity Parish Episcopal Church
  • 2006: State Historic Preservation Office, Valerie Sivinski Award for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation Rehabilitation for Trinity Parish Episcopal Church
  • 2005: State Historic Preservation Office, Outstanding Achievement in Stewardship for Camp Waskowitz
  • 2004: Masonry Institute of Washington, Merit Award - Rehab/Restoration for West Seattle High School
  • 2001: Excellence in Masonry, Honorable Mention for West Seattle High School
  • 2001: Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, Award of Merit for Franklin High School
  • 1991: Association of King County Historical Organization, Project Award for Franklin High School

Awards for Sustainable Design

Sustainable design means building in a way that is good for the environment.

  • 2009: AIA Regional Top 10 Green Award for Barn Beach Reserve
  • U.S. Green Building Council, LEED for Schools, Gold Certified for St. Thomas School
  • U.S. Green Building Council, LEED Gold Certified for Seattle City Hall
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