John S. MacDonald, AIA, is the principal and co-owner of Morehouse MacDonald + Frausto and has served in that capacity since 1988, directing the firm’s growth and management. John serves as principal-in-charge of each project and is responsible for setting the firm's overall design direction. His designs have appeared in numerous design and professional magazines such as Architectural Digest, Metropolitan Home, Better Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, Boston Common, Cape Cod & Islands Home Magazine, Boston Magazine, and Trends Magazine. In addition, John has appeared on the cable television channel HGTV, discussing the firm’s architectural work and showcasing several key projects.

John S. MacDonald is a registered architect in Massachusetts, Maine, South Carolina, and New Jersey and a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Boston Society of Architects.

Bachelor of Arts
Lehigh University

Bachelor of Architecture
Boston Architectural Center, School of Architecture