Scott Simons

Scott Simons, FAIA
Born March 21, 1954
Rome, New York, United States
Nationality American
Occupation Architect
Awards AIA School Medal (1980), Certificate of Merit (1980)
Buildings See Scott Simons Architects

Scott Simons, FAIA (born 21 March 1954 in Rome, New York) is an American architect and planner based in Portland, Maine. He is a principal partner and founder of Scott Simons Architects.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Simons graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College in 1976. He went on to receive a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1980 where he also received an AIA School Medal and Certificate of Merit. Simons is recognized as a Distinguished Alum from the Institute for Civic Leadership (2008), and he has served as a design critic at the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, and Northeastern University.[8][9]

Previous to establishing a firm bearing his name, Simons worked at the notable studios of Geddes Brecker Qualls Cunningham (1980–81), Marcel Breuer Associates (1981–83), and Sasaki Associates (1989-92).

The architect's self-designed residence, commonly labeled the Hillside House, creates "...space without definition and [has] a strong connection to the outside.” [10]

Simons is a founding member and past president of the Portland Society for Architecture, an American Institute of Architects board member, and a former board member of the Waynflete School and Yarmouth Arts. He has been instrumental to lauded transformations to historical buildings in Maine.[11] In 2014, he was recognized for his effect on the built environment as one of Maine's fifty most influential people.[12][13]

In 2015, Simons presented at Maine Live, a symposium of visionary Mainers.[14]

As a member of the American Institute of Architects, he was elevated to a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 2016 in Category One: “To promote the aesthetic, scientific, and practical efficiency of the profession”.[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24]

References

  1. ↑ "Architects". D.A.L.A. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
  2. ↑ Tamara. "Getting Personal: Maine Architects Design Furniture - CENTER for FURNITURE CRAFTSMANSHIP - NON-PROFIT WOODWORKING SCHOOL: CLASSES & WORKSHOPS". woodschool.org. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
  3. ↑ "Scott Simons elevated to College of Fellows of American Institute of Architects". The Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 2016-02-18.
  4. ↑ "Scott Simons Architects". AIA Maine. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
  5. ↑ Calder, Shannon (2016-02-17). "2016 Fellows Announced". AIACC. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
  6. ↑ Scott, Simons, (2004-01-01). ""Inside Story" piece on a postmodern home on the northern tip of Peaks Island de".
  7. ↑ "Society Notebook: Sharing bold visions at Maine Live - The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram". The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram. 2015-10-04. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
  8. ↑ Institute for Civic Leadership (2009). "Institute for Civic Leadership". 2009 ICL Distinguished Alumnae Award. ICL. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  9. ↑ "Scott Simons joins episode of Love Maine Radio". Dr. Lisa Belisle. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
  10. ↑ "Great Rooms: Maine Exposure". Custom Home. 2004-05-24. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
  11. ↑ "Urban Design - Part 3 at SPACE Gallery". SPACE Gallery. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
  12. ↑ Kelleher, Katy (July 2014). "50 People". Maine. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  13. ↑ "Scott Simons Architects: Building Community | Lift360". www.lift360.org. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
  14. ↑ "Maine Live". maineliveevent.com. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
  15. ↑ "2016 FAIA Announcement". www.aia.org. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
  16. ↑ "Congratulations, College of Fellows Class of 2016". Architect. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
  17. ↑ "Community news: 15 AIA New England architects elected to College of Fellows | Boston Society of Architects". www.architects.org. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
  18. ↑ Collective, Design. "In the News...Congratulations, College of Fellows Class of 2016 · News & Perspectives". Design Collective. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
  19. ↑ "MA - AIA Elevates 149 Members to the College of Fellows". www.metalarchitecture.com. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
  20. ↑ "FAIA Frequently Asked Questions - The American Institute of Architects". www.aia.org. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
  21. ↑ "February 2016 - Portland Society for Architecture". Portland Society for Architecture. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
  22. ↑ "Member News - Portland Society for Architecture". Portland Society for Architecture. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
  23. ↑ "Scott Simons elevated to College of Fellows of American Institute of Architects". The Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
  24. ↑ "Community news: 15 AIA New England architects elected to College of Fellows | Boston Society of Architects". www.architects.org. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
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