Sam Scott
Women in practice profile: Associate director, Bennetts Associates
WHY YOU BECAME AN ARCHITECT Encouragement by my art teacher
WHY WOMEN LEAVE To start a family. Returning to work after maternity leave is daunting for some
HOW TO MAKE IT WORK Try to achieve a good level of responsibility before having children
ON CHILDREN It’s like spinning plates. An accommodating childminder or partner, and a flexible employer help
BEST ADVICE EVER RECEIVED Overlay, overlay, overlay
INSPIRATION Alison Brooks. I have huge admiration for any woman who starts her own practice
Place of study The Bartlett
Current projects A large refurbishment/new build in Bexley, a small residential scheme
Clients Reading Borough Council, Land Securities, Sophos, Cummins PGI
Featured project Mint Hotel Tower of London
Client Mint Hotel Group
Completed 2010
Budget £72 million
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