Scott Mitchell (architect)
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Scott Mitchell | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 2, 1971 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Texas A&M University, Southern California Institute of Architecture |
| Known for | Architecture |
Scott Mitchell is an American architect and author.[1] He is known for his architectural constructions for celebrities and also serves as an advisor with The Glass House.[2] His monograph entitled "Scott Mitchell Houses” published by Rizzoli, has garnered critical acclaim and features contributions from Paul Goldberger, Calvin Klein, and Michael Webb.[3]
Early life and education[edit]
He was born on February 2, 1971, to Mike Harold and Sally Ann Mitchell, his father was a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force and, at one point, the assistant military attaché to the U.S. embassy in Amman, Jordan.[4] He spent his childhood in different parts of the world, including Jordan, Japan, and the American Southwest.[5]
Mitchell earned a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design from Texas A&M University, and then relocated to New York, where he worked at Stephen Miller Siegel & Associates before moving to Bridgehampton to work with Preston T. Phillips.[1]
Following this, he received an internship offer from Norman Foster's London office. Subsequently, he returned to the United States and pursued postgraduate studies at the Southern California Institute of Architecture.[6]
Career[edit]
While pursuing his postgraduate studies, he took on his first project —the renovation of a Beverly Hills home and established Scott Mitchell Studio in 1999.[7]
His work has been inspired by architects such as Louis I. Kahn , especially his Salk Institute and the Kimbell Art Museum, and Kenzo Tange.[8]
Mitchell's architectural projects, include residential and commercial buildings in different parts of the world, such as Melbourne, Hamptons, Seattle, and Malibu.[3] He has worked on projects, like shingled houses in Beverly Hills and Long Island to villas in Malibu and a beachfront restaurant in Nobu Malibu.[1]
Mitchell rebuilt and refurbished an estate in Malibu, which become the priciest California home sale ever worth $177 million purchase of a compound in Malibu by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen.[9]
Work and style[edit]
Mitchell has been influenced by the work of Rudolph M. Schindler.[8]
Mitchell's architectural projects are known for their combination of light and materials. Soft, tactile textures are juxtaposed against concrete and other natural materials.[3]
Mitchell's architectural designs intermix Contemporary architecture with geometrical elements.[1]
Mitchell's known work includes his two Malibu houses; a low-slung structure made of concrete and glass.[10] It was used as the set in the film Nocturnal Animals, directed by Tom Ford.[11] Mitchell's designs balance contemporary, geometric architecture and a sense of understated comfort.[12]
Scott Mitchell Houses[edit]
On May 9, 2020, Mitchell released his monograph entitled Scott Mitchell Houses, which features eight residential around the world.[13]
He dedicated the book to his late friend, producer and talent manager Sandy Gallin, who died in 2017.[4]
Mitchell met Gallin in the 1990s and began collaborating on his projects, leading to Mitchell opening his own studio in Los Angeles in 1999.[14]
Among his clients have been Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen,[15] Larry Ellison, David Geffen, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Natalie Massenet.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Schreffler, Laura (5 June 2015). "Architect Scott Mitchell's Daily Essentials". Haute Living.
- ^ Holson, Laura M. (2007-04-01). "Billionaire Beachcombers". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ a b c "SCOTT MITCHELL HOUSES, AN ELEGANT AND ICONIC MONOGRAPH". Plan.
- ^ a b c Chikhoune, Ryma (7 May 2020). "Scott Mitchell: The Architectural Designer Looks Back for Book Release". Women's Wear Daily.
- ^ "SCOTT MITCHELL, Founder & CEO of Scott Mitchell Studio". THE SECOND STUDIO.
- ^ Brunkhorst, Alex; Baer, Meridith. "Alex Chats Design with Scott Mitchell | Luxury Homes". Bungalux.
- ^ "Scott Mitchell Studio Inc's Archinect profile". Archinect. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ a b Scott, Frances (2021-04-07). "Finding the Right Chemistry". Palm Springs Life. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ Flemming, Jack (29 October 2021). "Billionaire Marc Andreessen buys Malibu mansion for $177 million, a California record". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Hubbard, Sandy (2020-05-14). "What the Architect of Nobu Malibu Did Next". C Magazine®. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ Ford, Rebecca (2017-01-09). "Oscars: How 'La La Land,' 'Nocturnal Animals' Gave Los Angeles the Hollywood Treatment". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ Stathaki, Ellie (2020-05-14). "Tour Scott Mitchell's finest residential designs". wallpaper.com. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ Nardo, Arianne (2020-06-17). "7 New Interior Design Books to Inspire Your Next Renovation". Robb Report. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ Holson, Laura M. (2007-06-10). "Home Flipper to the Stars". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ Cherner, Jessica (2022-02-02). "Inside the Exclusive Billionaire Island Where Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen Will Spend Their Retirement". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 2023-05-16.