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Architect Scott Merrill

The Power of
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The Power of Simplicity: Architect Scott Merrill

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The Power of Simplicity: Architect Scott Merrill

Robert and Daryl Davis recall hiring Scott Merrill as Seaside town architect in 1988.

The Power of Simplicity: Architect Scott Merrill

Scott Merrill talks about constructing the Honeymoon Cottages and Seaside’s incorporation of repetition into its housing types.

The Power of Simplicity: Architect Scott Merrill

On location at Scott Merrill’s mixed-use building at Seaside’s Central Square, Merrill talks about Robert Davis’ approach to developing Seaside.

The Power of Simplicity: Architect Scott Merrill

DPZ’s Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk describes the design of Merrill’s Seaside Chapel.

The Power of Simplicity: Architect Scott Merrill

Léon Krier describes Scott Merrill’s Windsor Town Center.

The Power of Simplicity: Architect Scott Merrill

DPZ’s Andrés Duany explains the differences between the developments of Windsor and Seaside in Florida and the benefits of urban living.

The Power of Simplicity: Architect Scott Merrill

Partner David Colgan discusses Scott Merrill’s relationship with Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company.

The Power of Simplicity: Architect Scott Merrill

Scott Merrill explains how a pinwheel intersection works at Windsor in Vero Beach, Florida.

The Power of Simplicity: Architect Scott Merrill

George Pastor describes his job responsibilities as one of Scott Merrill’s partners.

The Power of Simplicity: Architect Scott Merrill

Scott Merrill expresses his passion for being a mentor to young architects and explains his teaching philosophies.

The Power of Simplicity: Architect Scott Merrill

Intern architect Luke Golesh explains how he started photographing Scott Merrill’s work for MPCA Architects.

The Power of Simplicity: Architect Scott Merrill

Intern architect Rebecca Lischwe explains how she started creating water-color paintings of Scott Merrill’s designs at MPCA Architects.

The Power of Simplicity: Architect Scott Merrill

Scott Merrill and his wife Zo Anne discuss moving to Florida, and share a conversation with their son Will at the breakfast table.

Career Timeline - Architect Scott Merrill

Career Timeline

Trace Scott Merrill’s life through an interactive timeline.

Selected Works - Architect Scott Merrill

Selected Works

Explore the works of Merrill in images, video, and text.

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New Urbanism, Classical, and Vernacular Architecture

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The Richard H. Driehaus Prize

The Driehaus Prize

Learn about the prize that honors the principles of classical and traditional architecture.

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