Founding Principal Randall Scott is one of Texas’ most accomplished public architects, with a four-decade career focused exclusively on higher education and civic clients. He has led more than $4 billion in public-sector work, and been a distinguished thought leader in the design of university student housing, health sciences and academic projects, as well as municipal city halls, public safety and public works projects.
Across all project types, he is known for celebrating the heritage of the communities and campuses that he serves and has developed a reputation for thoughtful, context-driven design. Randall’s approach as a designer is that of a master craftsman, using his expertise to elevate his client’s experience and expectations while also passing on the subtle beauties and technical skills to the next generation of architects at RSA.
Randall continues to be personally involved in every project the firm undertakes, ensuring continuity of design excellence and a consistently high standard of service.
Randall and his team are good listeners, creative thinkers, and have a deep and thorough understanding of the needs of municipal employees. I would highly recommend them for your project. But please, visit the magnificent city hall in downtown Boerne and see for yourself. It has made a wonderful addition to our historic downtown.
Ron Cisneros
Former Mayor Pro-Tem
City of Boerne, TX
Randall’s Perspective
Randall approaches architecture with a heritage-focused mindset, designing buildings that “honor the past and look toward the future.” That same generational perspective shaped the development of Randall Scott Architects, which he now leads alongside his son Preston—a direct parallel between how the firm is built and its contextual heirloom design approach.
Early in his career, Randall developed a deep appreciation for the lasting legacy of public architecture—a realization that galvanized his focus toward civic and higher education work. It was this journey in public architectural design that informed the firm’s original design tenets: Timelessness, Contextualism, Sustainability, and Innovation.
Regardless of project type, Randall's approach is grounded in the belief that architecture should reflect the DNA and identity of its community rather than the designer behind it. His buildings are shaped by place, culture, and use, creating environments that feel authentic, grounded, and enduring for the people they serve.
What Clients Say About Randall
Randall “proved to be a trustworthy colleague and friend in addition to being a partner... someone that I would trust and recommend with any project big or small.”
Elisabeth Warren
Senior Director of Housing (retired)
University of North Texas
Randall’s “visionary understanding of municipal facility design and urban municipal complex master planning was exemplary during the course of this project. [His] open-minded approach to the design process demonstrates a true commitment to the needs of the client.”
Greg Peters
Dir. of Public Works (at time of project)
City of Anna, TX
