Scott Himmel & Co.
Scott Himmel & Co.
We Begin by Listening
Each private residence starts with a careful understanding of our clients… their lives, their values, and their sense of time. This attention is the foundation of our work and the most precise way we apply our skill.
We do not follow trends or impose a signature. Our work is shaped through observation and dialogue, resulting in homes that feel personal, composed, and quietly inevitable.
Timelessness guides every decision. We design for longevity, favoring restraint over novelty and permanence over fashion. A home should mature gracefully, becoming more meaningful with time.
Materials are chosen for their integrity. Stone, wood, glass, and textiles shaped by age and use are employed in their most natural state, bringing depth, warmth, and continuity. Luxury, to us, is subtle and enduring.
Informed by history and oriented toward the present, each residence exists in balance—grounded, calm, and forward-looking.
Our work is defined by discretion, clarity, and care. Through listening and restraint, we create privatehomes where luxury is felt rather than displayed.
Interior Design and Architecture Projects
With each commission, we seek to uncover the authentic character of a space and the people who inhabit it. By honoring the inherent soul of natural materials—aged woods, expressive stones, unique glass, and handsome textiles marked by centuries—we create environments that feel grounded, meaningful, and alive. This reflects your stated approach of using materials “in their most natural state… shaped by the passage of time.”
Designing Excellence
Scott Himmel is a Chicago‑based architect whose work is defined by rigor, restraint, and a deep respect for architectural legacy. He earned his Master of Architecture from Tulane University before serving as personal design assistant to the late Harry Weese and gaining early experience with a New Orleans design firm—foundations that continue to inform his disciplined, thoughtful approach to design. Since founding his eponymous studio, Scott has been recognized as one of America’s 101 Most Influential Interior Designers, with work published in more than 65 national and international publications, including Architectural Digest, Interior Design, Luxe, House Beautiful, and Architectural Record. His firm has received ten AIA Interior Architecture Awards and was selected for The Architectural League of New York’s prestigious Emerging Voices lecture series. Scott is also a frequent visiting critic and lecturer at architecture schools across the country, contributing to the ongoing dialogue between history, craft, and contemporary practice.