Résumé

Donald King Mackay had a 46-year career in the field of architecture.

Architect, Hobbs/Fukui Associates, Seattle, WA.

Senior Project Manager, Bassetti Architects, Seattle, WA, 1978-1997.

Project Architect, Hamilton/Architects, Seattle, WA, c. 1992.

Principal, GGLO Architecture and Interior Design, LLC, Seattle, WA, 10/1997-06/2009.

Partner, Fish Mackay Architects, Seattle, WA, 06/2009-2024. Mackay's LinkedIn.com page said of his time with Fish Mackay: "Bryan Fish and Don Mackay formed Fish Mackay Architects in 2009 after years of collaborating together on several neighborhood-oriented, urban mixed-use and residential projects. Offering a fresh design perspective and in-depth technical knowledge, Fish Mackay specializes in creative designs for complex projects that address community development concerns and challenging site constraints." (See LinkedIn.com "Don Mackay Owner, Fish Mackay Architects," accessed 08/09/2024.) His obituary said of his work with own firm: "He provided architectural expertise in consulting, design and construction on projects ranging from wood sheds and bunkhouses to high rises and high schools, with clients as varied as Seattle Public Schools, the Pike Place Market and the Girl Scouts of Western Washington." (See Seattle Times.com, "Donald Mackay (Don)," published 08/04/2024, accessed 08/09/2024.)

College

Graduate, Mercer Island High School, Mercer Island, WA, 1969.

B.A., Environmental Design, University of Washington, Seattle (UW), Seattle, WA, 1971-1974.

M.Arch., University of Colorado, Boulder, Boulder, CO, 1975-1977.

Spouse

He wed Margaret P.ryor Todd-Slack (born 09/26/1956 in Billings, MT) on 09/29/1995 in King County, WA.

Biographical Notes

Mackay enjoyed fishing, walking and the outdoors. His obituary said: "Throughout his life Don was a regional resident of Washington State and a consummate outdoorsman, residing between his homes in Seattle, Morton, Indianola, and San Juan Island. Don enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, cooking for his loved ones, and traveling near and far to ski, hunt, and fish. Don was born and raised in the Seattle area, he attended Mercer Island High School, graduating in the class of 1969." (See Seattle Times.com, "Donald Mackay (Don)," published 08/04/2024, accessed 08/09/2024.)