William A. Johnston *69

William Johnston, a longtime architect in Calgary, Alberta, died Jan. 27, 2016, after a brief illness. He was 73.

Growing up in Alberta, Johnston attended the architecture school at the University of Manitoba and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1965. In 1969, he earned an MFA degree in architecture from Princeton.

Working as a registered architect in Calgary for more than 40 years, he focused on planning and building high-quality health-care and living spaces for children and the elderly. The innovative design and operational structure of the first Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary was shaped by his commitment to patient-centered care.

He also pursued a wide range of artistic and inventive projects, such as sculpture, painting, and landscape architecture. He spent countless hours training students and mentoring other professionals.

Johnston is survived by two children; three grandchildren; and two siblings.

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