John Scott

John Scott was born in Haumoana, Hawke’s Bay, of Te Arawa and Pakeha descent. Though he began architectural studies at the University of Auckland he chose to head into practice before completing his diploma, eventually returning to Haumoana to start his own practice.

"His first church was designed for St John's College in Hastings (1954–56). This led to the commission of a Marist chapel in Karori, Wellington. This project, the Chapel of Futuna (1958–61) is arguably the best work of his career, and is recognised nationally and internationally. The chapel incorporates ideas from a whare - a central pole, ribs of rafters and low eaves. The building won the New Zealand Institute of Architects gold medal in 1968, and the first 25-year Award in 1986."

After his death Scott recognised with a gold medal by the New Zealand Institute of Architects for his unique contribution to architecture in 1999.

See also:

• Russell Walden. 'Scott, John Colin', Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, first published in 2000. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand.