Detroit Architects: John Scott & Co

John Scott & Co was a prominent Detroit architectural firm in the 20^th century that specialized in refined, quality residences that aligned with the tastes of the city’s growing professional and industrial class. 

Their firm emphasized solid craftsmanship, brick detailing, scale, symmetrical organization, and elegance without excess, making them one of the main contributors to Detroit’s rise as a golden age architectural hotspot. 

In the historic Indian Village alone, they commissioned:

• The Arthur M. Buhl House at 1116 Iroquois, which was designed in collaboration with fellow Detroit architect Louis Kamper.
• The Dr. William N. Harvey House at 1479 Seminole.
• The Dr. William E. Blodgett House at 2218 Iroquois.
• The Martin Borgman House at 1457 Seminole.

All of these properties demonstrate John Scott & Co ability to create homes that projected social stature while remaining warm and livable.

Their work is an essential part of Indian Village’s architectural integrity — reinforcing the district’s reputation as a curated community of individually designed, culturally significant homes.