Long-established Winchester architect sets up new studio

A leading local architect has started his own firm in Winchester with a focus on bespoke, high quality projects. Scot Masker, a former chairman of RIBA (Royal Institution of British Architects) Hampshire branch, has set up a studio to service clients looking for the best that imaginative and carefully considered design can offer.

Scot has a wealth of experience of new designs, refurbishments, works to listed buildings and projects in conservation areas as well as commercial and community-led schemes. His RIBA-Chartered practice offers a comprehensive service from design concept to completion on site.

The father-of-two said: “This is an exciting time and an ideal moment to reset priorities and professional ambitions. Passion for good design drives our client-centred practice. The goal is to create beautiful buildings that work well for the client and context.”

“Our approach is collaborative working together with clients, council planning officers and other consultants. Successes are achieved through consultation and discussion, led by creative and lateral thinking.”

Prior to starting his own practice, Scot was a director at Pro Vision where he worked for 19 successful years. He began his career at Radley House Partnership and Richard Ashby Architects before becoming a senior designer/project architect at Lyone+Sleeman+Hoare. He then joined Robert Adam Architects (now Adam Architecture) where he was an associate director.

Scot is a member of the Winchester and Eastleigh Design Review Panel (providing expert comment on planning applications) and a trustee of Winchester Theatre Royal.

He is a former organiser of the popular RIBA Hampshire Branch Winchester Architecture lecture series and served on RIBA’s national council for three years as an elected member.