Nicky Kamemoto-Lyons
Legacy LEED APAssociate Principal
- 25+ years of experience spanning architecture, project management, and construction leadership across corporate office, R&D and education sectors.
- Key services include Design Management and Master Plan Advisory Services
- West Coast Education Sector Leader
About
Nicky is a seasoned design and construction leader known for delivering complex, high-stakes projects with precision, strategic oversight, and cross-disciplinary expertise. She brings over 20 years of experience in the design and construction industry, specializing in commercial, technology, and education environments. She currently delivers tenant improvement projects for major commercial office clients, including Meta and Amazon, while also leading private K–12 education developments. Since joining Seneca Group in 2020, Nicky has managed more than 400K SF of highly specialized, confidential R&D facilities for technology clients, demonstrating deep expertise in secure and technically complex project environments. She recently oversaw the development of a new five-story Upper School campus for Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences (SAAS). Prior to Seneca Group, Nicky worked for architectural firms in New York and Seattle before founding and operating her own design and construction consulting firm. There, she provided comprehensive services including owner representation, project management, cost management, entitlement and permitting coordination, cost analysis, design strategy and design services. Her experience spans commercial office, retail, residential, and industrial sectors, with a consistent focus on aligning design intent, construction execution, and stakeholder objectives. Nicky is recognized for her ability to lead large-scale, multidisciplinary projects while navigating regulatory complexity, technical requirements, and client confidentiality. Nicky holds a Bachelor of Architecture from California Polytechnic State University.
RECOGNITIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Seattle Public Schools BEX/BTA Capital Program Oversight Committee
- Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2024
- ACE WA Program Mentor
- CREW Member
- Seneca Group DEI Advisory Group Member
Features
Featured Projects
SAAS Home of the Upper School
Seattle Academy of Arts & Sciences (SAAS)Seattle Prep Master Planning Advisory Services
Seattle Preparatory School
Featured Client List
The Overlake School
Confidential R&D Clients
Seattle Academy of Arts & Sciences (SAAS)
Seattle Preparatory School
Amazon
Meta
Key Services
Our Work
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