Scott Wilson Architect

I began my architectural journey at a young age and began working various construction jobs until my first job as an intern architect in 1982.

Prior to becoming an architect, I spent time in various construction jobs which gave me practical construction experience, and an understanding of how to communicate with the craftspeople who build my designs. My time in the field has also given me a greater knowledge of how buildings go together which helps me design buildings that are efficient and cost effective to build. From that early start I developed a passion for small projects which has allowed me to be involved with every facet of design and construction.

I established my firm as a small studio to be personally involved with each client in order to help them fulfill their dreams. I have found that the best solutions come from listening to and collaborating with my clients, contractors and other team members. I’ve had the privilege to work with so many wonderful people since establishing Scott Wilson Architect, LLC in 1986 that I continue to look forward to every new project and the opportunity to help people create places to live and work in that actually respond to, and influence their lives in a positive way.

Certifications

• Tennessee Professional Architect, 1991
• Florida Professional Architect, 1990
• Alabama Professional Architect, 2007
• National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, 1990
• LEED Accredited Professional 2009

Awards

• Lifetime Achievement Award 2009 for Monroe Harding Children’s Home
• Williamson County Impact Award 2008
• Nominated for 2002 Mary Catherine Strobel Award
• Volunteer of the Year 2002 for Monroe Harding Children’s Home
• American Institute of Architects Community Service Award 2000

Like a great portrait artist, our clients ask us to bring our talent and wisdom to capture their personality in the buildings we design for them.

Whether a home, unique commercial or historic property, we draw on our experience and God given gifts to create a timeless design that will bring enjoyment and value for the life of the building. Through thoughtful collaboration, we create buildings that reinforce the way our clients want to live, work and play. We place high value on the relationship of architecture with its surroundings, as well as our client’s time, budget and schedule.

We’ve learned to draw from local architectural traditions to insure each building will complement it’s setting, respond appropriately to it’s environment, and age gracefully. These lessons are not exclusive of advances in best building practices and new technology. We are continually exploring new materials and techniques to bring the best performance, lowest maintenance and highest value to our client’s projects. We strive to create great architecture that fulfills our client’s vision while achieving healthy, sustainable, timeless and beautiful design.

The design process is only the beginning of a project and we’ve learned that successful execution requires communication. We strive to make sure our construction drawings are accurate and provide the information needed by the construction team. We design buildings to work with material sizes to reduce waste and make construction more intuitive for the crews. Every set of drawings goes through several quality control reviews before we release them. This reduces the amount of questions, corrections and downtime once the construction process begins.

Throughout the construction process, I’ve learned that clear, concise communication and being available for questions makes the building process flow smoothly and helps insure the finished building is true to the original design. We are able to free up our Client’s time and reduce their stress by being part of the build team to handle the day to day conversations, questions and decisions that are needed along the way.

• Plan: Every project begins with a site visit to see the characteristics that will influence the design of the building. A meeting to discuss client needs, goals, timelines, budgets and style preferences is next.
• Design: The design phase begins with a presentation of designs that allow our clients to explore options and decide what ideas work best for them. This is typically done via hand sketches which enables us to quickly explore ideas and keeps the process flexible.
• Final Details: Once the concept is in place, we move to the computer which enables us to fine tune the design and see the building in 3D, which allows our clients to better visualize how their project will look and perform.