Gary Johnson, AIA is President and CEO of CambridgeSeven, an award-winning architecture and design firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Johnson’s urban design training is evident in his passion for tackling large, complex, multi-use projects. Never one to shy away from a knotty design challenge, he is happiest when he and his project team are testing “what if” ideas in pursuit of an elegant, efficient solution. A well-respected consensus builder, Johnson has a particular strength in helping clients communicate their goals to agencies, residents, donors and other stakeholders. In addition to high-rise residential and hospitality, Johnson’s work includes academic and civic projects.