(b Haumoana, Hastings, 9 June 1924; d 30 July 1992). New Zealand architect. He studied architecture at Auckland University. His reputation as an architect was founded on the Chapel of Futuna (1958-61; see NEW ZEALAND, fig. 4), Karori, Wellington. In this timber building Scott brought together a highly individual blend of the Gothic tradition, European modernism, vernacular elements and the Polynesian tradition of the Maori. Its humane regionalism is a vital expression of New Zealand's bi-cultural identity. Other characteristic works by Scott include the Pattison farm house (1966-8), Waipawa; the magical Rowe House (1978-9), Havelock North; the Urewera National Park Headquarters (1970-74) at Waikaremoana; and the Apatu Station House (1973-85) at Ngamatea. All express the imprint of new indigenous intentions. This very special creative gift, fusing Maori and European traditions, made him the soul of New Zealand architecture.
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