R. Scott Mitchell

R. Scott Mitchell is an Associate Professor of Practice at the USC School of Architecture, specializing in digital fabrication, robotics, and design-build practices. He leads courses such as Techniques in Digital Fabrication, utilizing USC’s robotic arms for advanced fabrication education. Mitchell is the founder of Gigante AG, a design-build consulting firm, and has collaborated with renowned architecture practices including Gehry Partners and Morphosis.

He holds a BA in Architectural Studies from Brown University and an M.Arch II from SCI-Arc. His work bridges art, architecture, and technology, with exhibitions featured in venues like Socrates Sculpture Park and High Desert Test Sites. Mitchell is also an AEC research resident at Autodesk’s Boston Technology Center since 2018.

His advisory roles include 826LA (children’s education) and MADWORKSHOP (design education). Teaching emphases include spatial design principles, furniture fabrication, and parametric programming for industrial robots. Mitchell’s research focuses on kinematics, custom tooling, and interdisciplinary material exploration.