Scott Winkler has been named associate at Newport Collaborative Architects Inc.’s Providence location. He holds the AIA designation by the American Institute of Architects. His recent projects include the Hotel Providence, Providence Performing Arts Center and rehabilitation of the Hope Club. Winkler was recognized as a Partner in Philanthropy by the Rhode Island chapter of the Association for Fundraising Professionals. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston. Winkler lives in Providence.
PBN: What historic project did you have the most fun with and why?
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Winkler: The Hotel Providence, combining three different buildings into a high-end hotel, was a unique project whose challenges were very rewarding. Having our offices next door to the project through design and construction made the hotel my second home for the last two years.
PBN: In historic architecture, what stands out in Rhode Island?
Winkler: Rhode Island has a rich and diverse heritage that is portrayed in its historic architecture. What stands out for me is the many early industrial mill complexes, characteristic of Rhode Island as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
PBN: Do you think these historic restoration projects would have happened without a state tax credit?
Winkler: This country is filled with historic structures desperate for a developer willing to invest the time and money necessary to save them. It is only through this tax credit that we are able to attract developers to invest in Rhode Island, expanding our economy and preserving our cultural and architectural heritage.
PBN: If you had an unlimited budget, what one building would you love to restore in Rhode Island?
Winkler: Since our firm completed a feasibility study, I have been particularly interested in the Old Trolley Barn on Cranston Street at Route 10. It is a wonderful piece of Rhode Island history in desperate need of restoration and a new use – perhaps as the New England Transportation Museum, or an entertainment complex. If you have an idea, give me a call.
