Scott Johnson

Scott Johnson

Award winning author

Award winning author

Bio

Scott Johnson is a distinguished architect and design partner based in California, renowned for his impactful contributions to the built environment and his commitment to architectural education.


With a prolific career spanning decades, Scott Johnson has designed numerous landmark projects, including notable high-rises and wineries across California. Educated at prestigious institutions such as Stanford and Harvard, he has worked with leading firms before co-founding Johnson Fain. A passionate educator, he has taught at various universities and served as Director of the Master of Architecture Programs at USC. Johnson is also an accomplished author, having penned influential works such as Essays on the Tall Building and the City, Performative Skyscraper Tall Building Design Now, and Tectonics of Place: The Architecture of Johnson Fain, solidifying his status as a thought leader in contemporary architecture.

Bio

Scott Johnson is a distinguished architect and design partner based in California, renowned for his impactful contributions to the built environment and his commitment to architectural education.


With a prolific career spanning decades, Scott Johnson has designed numerous landmark projects, including notable high-rises and wineries across California. Educated at prestigious institutions such as Stanford and Harvard, he has worked with leading firms before co-founding Johnson Fain. A passionate educator, he has taught at various universities and served as Director of the Master of Architecture Programs at USC. Johnson is also an accomplished author, having penned influential works such as Essays on the Tall Building and the City, Performative Skyscraper Tall Building Design Now, and Tectonics of Place: The Architecture of Johnson Fain, solidifying his status as a thought leader in contemporary architecture.