Side Project

As I mentioned in a previous post, I am working on writing a monograph of the Seattle architect Ellsworth Prime Storey. During my research I came upon a 29-page biography written by Storey's daughter Eunice de Chazeau. It was a very personal view of her father's family life.

My intent, however, is to primarily highlight Storey's professional career and I felt that including many of his daughter's observations would distract from this objective. I did believeI that the biography should be made available to those that wished to know more about Storey. As a result, and with the permission of Storey's grandaughter, Alice Speers, I took some time to create and self publish an annotated version of Eunice's biography. Copies will be available at the University of Washington's Architectural Library and the University's Special Collections library. I can also send a pdf copy to you at your request.

New Tenants!

Entry Door witrh New Signage

Over the last few weeks NLM Photonics has moved some of their administrative staff into our building at 1212 NE 65th Street. Our son, Lewis Johnson, is a co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of the company that is on the cutting edge of optical computing. At the moment there are only between two and five staff members using the space, but the company will be adding additional staff over the next few months. Check out their website for additional information:

https://www.nlmphotonics.com

NLM Team. Lewis Johnson, First Row, Second From Right. The Team is Growing.

Moving On

We completed our Roosevelt District office building 24 years ago in 2000. Six years ago in 2018, my wife, Lani, and I sold our architectural and planning firm to our senior associates who formed Studio TJP. The firm continued to stay in the building, sharing the kitchen and conference with Lani and I.

A few months back Studio TJP principals, Howard Miller, Steve Campbell, and Ellen Mirro purchased a building on Seattle's Rainier Avenue. They have spent the last few months renovating the lower floor for their office and will be moving in in early October. So—Lani and I will be rattling around in our nearly empty building. We will miss our former associates and the ability to watch them tackle new architectural and historic resources projects.

Our son, Lewis Johnson, is one of the founders of a growing optical computing startup that might need some interim office space. If so, we might have a few new people here helping to keep the lights on.

Studio TJP Packing Up.