About
Scott Wilson
Architect
Inspiring clients to achieve their vision using our God given gifts and timeless principles of design.
How Scott Wilson Architect
helps you
Because we are a small studio, we are able to spend time with each of our clients and often develop special relationships as a result. It has been our experience that these relationships create in us a desire to make sure our clients are happy and have a great experience during the time spent with us. We like to take a personal interest in our clients and strive to help them consider every aspect of the building process in order to provide them with the information they need to make their building process a successful and enjoyable one.
“Tabula Rasa: beginning each project with a clean slate and an absence of preconceived ideas” is a philosophy that sums up our approach to design pretty well. We feel that every client is unique and every project should be too. After listening to our clients and becoming comfortable that we understand their goals, we challenge them to consider options until we create the design that works best for them. We explore how to approach the building and it’s relationship to the site. We study how people will move through the building and how furniture, artwork, etc. will fit in every room and how that may evolve over time. We incorporate time tested principles of design and proportion to ensure that the spaces we design will feel inviting and comfortable for our clients to inhabit.
Our History
Since our beginning in 1986 the focus of Scott Wilson Architect, LLC has been based on the belief that great architecture responds to our client’s needs in a manner respectful of its neighbors. We design modern buildings that embrace traditional principles of architecture to provide intimate spaces in which to live and work. Energy efficiency, Healthy materials, reduced maintenance and environmentally sensitive strategies have been an integral part of this approach. Each project is designed in response to it’s unique site, budget and personality of the client. This philosophy is reflected in the firm’s diverse portfolio and has led to many great relationships and repeat clients. Recent projects include primary residences and renovations, vacation homes, clubhouses, historical renovations, and various unique commercial buildings.
About Scott Wilson
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
Our Process
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.
Scott's Professional Background
Education
- Franklin High School – 1979
- University of Tennessee School of Architecture – Bachelor of Architecture Degree 1984
Memberships / Community Service
- Truth in Business
- Cottage Cove Urban Ministries
- Historic Carter House – 1996-2007 Board of Directors
Professional Activities
- Middle Tennessee American Institute of Architects
- Board of Directors, 2024-
- Board of Directors, 2002-2003
- Small Projects Committee, Chairman, 1996
- Design Awards Committee, 1994
- Huntsville, Madison County Builder’s Association
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Architectural Awards presented to Scott Wilson Architect, LLC
2023 ABC of North Alabama
Award of Excellence – Elkmont Town Hall
2020 Silver Aurora Award
Best Custom Home 6,000-8,000 square feet
2020 Grand Aurora Award
Best On the Boards Custom Home
2019 Grand Aurora Award
Best Custom Home over 10,000 square feet
2019 Winner Best Architect
At Home Nashville Lifestyles
2019 Chrysalis Regional Award / Residential
Historic Renovation – Gardner residence
2018 Qualified Remodeler / Master Design Awards
Light Commercial – 323 N. Walnut
2018 Qualified Remodeler / Master design Awards
Silver Award Historic renovation / Farm House Renovation
2018 Aurora Gold Award
Farm House Renovation
2018 Aurora Silver Award
Light Commercial / 323 N. Walnut Renovation
2018 Main Street Murfreesboro
323 North Walnut Renovation (Design Award, 1 of only 2 projects recognized)
2017 Master Design Awards
Meyers Sun Room
2017 Chrysalis Awards
Meyers Sun Room
2013 Aurora Awards
Atema Residence (Aurora, Grand Aurora & Best in State)
Gordon Residence (Aurora)
Williamson County Visitor Center (Aurora)
2013 Master Design Awards
Light Commercial (Gold)
Best Conservatory / Sun Room
2011 Master Design Awards
Lackey Residence, Franklin, TN
2010 American Institute of Architects design Award
1834 Pope-Cross Building, Franklin, TN
2009 Heritage Foundation Preservation Award
1834 Pope-Cross Building, Franklin, TN (presented by Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County)
2008 Master Design Awards
Deck / porch / outdoor living – Sevigny Residence – Franklin, Tennessee
2008 Master Design Awards
Whole House Remodel over $500,000 – Private Residence – Oak Hill, Tennessee
2008 Aurora Award
Remodeling, Rehabilitation or Historical Restoration – Private Residence – Nashville, Tennessee
2008 Aurora Award
Remodeling, Rehabilitation or Historical Restoration – Private Residence – Nashville, Tennessee
2007 Aurora Award
Remodeling, Rehabilitation or Historical Restoration – Carriage House – Rosemary Beach, Florida
2007 Remodeling Design Merit Award Additions over $250,000 – Carriage House – Rosemary Beach, Florida
2006 American Institute of Architects
Citation – Old Hillsboro Antiques – Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee
2006 Chrysalis Award
Best Remodel/Commercial Project – Old Hillsboro Antiques – Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee
2006 Aurora Award
Remodeling, Rehabilitation, Historical Restoration Commercial– Old Hillsboro Antiques – Leiper’s Fork Tn.
2006 Aurora Award
Remodeling, Rehabilitation or Historical Restoration Detached Single-Family Home / Whole House Renovation under $500,000 – Private Residence – Nashville Tennessee
2006 Aurora Award
Custom Home One Of A Kind – $1,500,001- $2,000,000 – Custom Residence – Oak Hill, Tennessee
2006 Remodeling Design Awards
Honorable Mention
Commercial Remodeling $250,000 to $500,000 – Old Hillsboro Antiques – Leiper’s Fork Tennessee
2006 Aurora Award
Kitchen $1,000,001 – $2,000,000 – Custom Residence – Oak Hill, Tennessee
2006 Aurora Award
Kitchen $2,000,001 – $3,000,000 – Private Residence – Springville, Tennessee
2005 Grand Aurora Award
Best of State (Tennessee) – Private Residence – Brentwood, Tennessee
2005 Heritage Foundation Preservation Award
Old Hillsboro Antiques, Leiper’s Fork TN (presented by Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County)
2005 Grand Aurora Award
Kitchen $2,000,000 – $3,000,000 – Private Residence – Brentwood, Tennessee
2005 Aurora Award
Custom Home One Of A Kind $2,000,000 – $3,000,000 – Private Residence
2005 Aurora Award
Kitchen $2,000,000 – $3,000,000 – Private Residence
2004 Heritage Foundation Preservation Award
Clouston Hall (presented by Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County)
2003 Aurora Award
Remodeling, Rehabilitation, Restoration – Longview
2003 Chrysalis Award
Best Sunroom – Myers Residence
2003 Chrysalis Award
Historic Restoration – Myers Residence
2003 Master Design Award
Whole House $500,000 or above – Longview
2003 Master Design
Award Best of Show
> $150,000 – Longview
2003 Master Design Award
Best of Show < $150,000 – Myers Residence
2003 Master Design Award
First Place – Whole House Below $200,000 – Myers Residence
2003 Master Design Award
First Place – Conservatories & Sunrooms – Myers Residence
2003 Master Design Award
Third Place – Conservatories & Sunrooms – Tanksley
2003 Heritage Foundation Preservation Award
Myers Residence (presented by Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County)
2002 Aurora Award
Best of State – Cabin – Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee
2002 Chrysalis Award
Morello Residence Renovations – Brentwood, Tennessee
2001 Aurora Award
Best of State – Tennessee – Robinson Residence
2000 Chrysalis Award
Oak View Renovation
2000 Aurora Award
Best of State – Tennessee –Private Residence
1997 Excellence in Development Award
Germantown Residence additions
1995 Frameworks Competition Merit Award
Open to firms in the U.S. and Canada
1994 Middle Tennessee A.I.A. Merit Award
Vacation House
2023 ABC of North Alabama
Award of Excellence – Elkmont Town Hall
2023 Houzz
Best of Design
Best of Service
2022 Houzz
Best of Design
Best of Service
2021 Houzz
Best of Design
2020 Silver Aurora Award
Best Custom Home 6,000-8,000 square feet
2020 Grand Aurora Award
Best On the Boards Custom Home
2020 Houzz
Best of Design
2019 Grand Aurora Award
Best Custom Home over 10,000 square feet
2019 Winner Best Architect
At Home Nashville Lifestyles
2019 Chrysalis Regional Award / Residential
Historic Renovation – Gardner residence
2018 Qualified Remodeler / Master Design Awards
Light Commercial – 323 N. Walnut
2018 Qualified Remodeler / Master design Awards
Silver Award Historic renovation / Farm House Renovation
2018 Aurora Gold Award
Farm House Renovation
2018 Aurora Silver Award
Light Commercial / 323 N. Walnut Renovation
2018 Main Street Murfreesboro
323 North Walnut Renovation (Design Award, 1 of only 2 projects recognized)
2018 Houzz
Best of Design
Best of Service
2017 Master Design Awards
Meyers Sun Room
2017 Chrysalis Awards
Meyers Sun Room
2017 Houzz
Best of Design
Best of Service
2017 Chrysalis Awards
Meyers Sun Room
2016 Houzz
Best of Design
2015 Houzz
Best of Design
2013 Aurora Awards
Atema Residence (Aurora, Grand Aurora & Best in State)
Gordon Residence (Aurora)
Williamson County Visitor Center (Aurora)
2013 Master Design Awards
Light Commercial (Gold)
Best Conservatory / Sun Room
2011 Master Design Awards
Lackey Residence, Franklin, TN
2010 American Institute of Architects design Award
1834 Pope-Cross Building, Franklin, TN
2009 Heritage Foundation Preservation Award
1834 Pope-Cross Building, Franklin, TN (presented by Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County)
2008 Master Design Awards
Deck / porch / outdoor living – Sevigny Residence – Franklin, Tennessee
2008 Master Design Awards
Whole House Remodel over $500,000 – Private Residence – Oak Hill, Tennessee
2008 Aurora Award
Remodeling, Rehabilitation or Historical Restoration – Private Residence – Nashville, Tennessee
2008 Aurora Award
Remodeling, Rehabilitation or Historical Restoration – Private Residence – Nashville, Tennessee
2007 Aurora Award
Remodeling, Rehabilitation or Historical Restoration – Carriage House – Rosemary Beach, Florida
2007 Remodeling Design Merit Award Additions over $250,000 – Carriage House – Rosemary Beach, Florida
2006 American Institute of Architects
Citation – Old Hillsboro Antiques – Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee
2006 Chrysalis Award
Best Remodel/Commercial Project – Old Hillsboro Antiques – Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee
2006 Aurora Award
Remodeling, Rehabilitation, Historical Restoration Commercial– Old Hillsboro Antiques – Leiper’s Fork Tn.
2006 Aurora Award
Remodeling, Rehabilitation or Historical Restoration Detached Single-Family Home / Whole House Renovation under $500,000 – Private Residence – Nashville Tennessee
2006 Aurora Award
Custom Home One Of A Kind – $1,500,001- $2,000,000 – Custom Residence – Oak Hill, Tennessee
2006 Remodeling Design Awards
Honorable Mention
Commercial Remodeling $250,000 to $500,000 – Old Hillsboro Antiques – Leiper’s Fork Tennessee
2006 Aurora Award
Kitchen $1,000,001 – $2,000,000 – Custom Residence – Oak Hill, Tennessee
2006 Aurora Award
Kitchen $2,000,001 – $3,000,000 – Private Residence – Springville, Tennessee
2005 Grand Aurora Award
Best of State (Tennessee) – Private Residence – Brentwood, Tennessee
2005 Heritage Foundation Preservation Award
Old Hillsboro Antiques, Leiper’s Fork TN (presented by Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County)
2005 Grand Aurora Award
Kitchen $2,000,000 – $3,000,000 – Private Residence – Brentwood, Tennessee
2005 Aurora Award
Custom Home One Of A Kind $2,000,000 – $3,000,000 – Private Residence
2005 Aurora Award
Kitchen $2,000,000 – $3,000,000 – Private Residence
2004 Heritage Foundation Preservation Award
Clouston Hall (presented by Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County)
2003 Aurora Award
Remodeling, Rehabilitation, Restoration – Longview
2003 Chrysalis Award
Best Sunroom – Myers Residence
2003 Chrysalis Award
Historic Restoration – Myers Residence
2003 Master Design Award
Whole House $500,000 or above – Longview
2003 Master Design
Award Best of Show
> $150,000 – Longview
2003 Master Design Award
Best of Show < $150,000 – Myers Residence
2003 Master Design Award
First Place – Whole House Below $200,000 – Myers Residence
2003 Master Design Award
First Place – Conservatories & Sunrooms – Myers Residence
2003 Master Design Award
Third Place – Conservatories & Sunrooms – Tanksley
2003 Heritage Foundation Preservation Award
Myers Residence (presented by Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County)
2002 Aurora Award
Best of State – Cabin – Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee
2002 Chrysalis Award
Morello Residence Renovations – Brentwood, Tennessee
2001 Aurora Award
Best of State – Tennessee – Robinson Residence
2000 Chrysalis Award
Oak View Renovation
2000 Aurora Award
Best of State – Tennessee –Private Residence
1997 Excellence in Development Award
Germantown Residence additions
1995 Frameworks Competition Merit Award
Open to firms in the U.S. and Canada
1994 Middle Tennessee A.I.A. Merit Award
Vacation House