Spotlight On: William Scott
Mez Joseph
Spotlight On is our tradition of interviewing team members to celebrate and get to know them better. Our latest Spotlight On feature is William Scott. William joined the Liollio team in 2024 and is a graduate of Clemson University, where he earned his Master of Architecture. His passion for architecture began in high school through the Carolina Alliance for Technology program, where he was first introduced to the practice of architecture, engineering, and sustainable principles. While attending Clemson, he joined a design-build program that gave him the chance to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, disciplines, and community members to bring a project to life - an experience that solidified his commitment to community-focused design. This path led him to Liollio, whose dedication to meaningful community engagement and thoughtful, inclusive design continues to inspire William’s work. We sat down for a Q+A session with our newest Spotlight On feature:
Where did you grow up?
Clinton, SC
Are you married?
In the works! Currently engaged and have been together for almost 7 years now.
Do you have children?
No, but we’d like to adopt eventually!
What do you like to do for fun?
I love to run, listen to podcasts, beach, xbox, and binge movies.
Favorite place(s) to go locally?
James Island County Park, Sullivans Island, Colonial Lake, Hampton Park
Favorite restaurant?
Xio Bao Biscuit
Favorite food?
JAPANESE!
Least favorite food?
Cucumbers. Ruins everything.
Do you play any instruments?
Sadly, no. One day I’ll learn how to play the violin though. It’s my favorite instrument to hear in songs.
What song is at the top of your most-played list?
Ribs by Lorde
Favorite musical artist or genre?
Indie/Alternative & Pop/House
Favorite visual artist?
My dear friend, Janie Holsten
Favorite television show?
RuPaul’s Drag Race or Survivor or Game of thrones
Last book you read?
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Favorite podcast or blog?
Emergency Intercom
Favorite movie or genre?
Anything Sci-Fi/Fantasy – The Substance
Last movie you watched?
Sinners (10/10)
Favorite place you have traveled to and why?
Interlaken, Switzerland! Lake Thun & Lake Brienz are absolutely gorgeous and the mountains are breathtaking. The natural beauty of this region is unmatched and there are so many outdoor activities to choose from.
Favorite style of architecture?
Gothic Revival, Art Nouveau, Contemporary - hard to pinpoint!!
What building have you visited that most impressed or inspired you?
National Museum of African American History and Culture in DC
Where is your favorite place you’ve traveled to and why?
Amsterdam. I have an intrinsic connection to city parks. They arguably have the best in the world. A perfect blend of people, nature, and urbanity.
Who would play you in a movie about your life?
Hopefully, Timothee Chalamet
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
Kiwi Bird. First off, I can fly. Secondly, I’d be native to New Zealand which is pretty cool.
Are you messy or organized?
Organized
What’s your pet peeve?
Slow drivers
Guilty pleasure?
Dunkin’ Donuts
If you could interview one person (dead or alive) who would it be?
Barack Obama
If you could witness any historical event, what would you want to see?
RuPaul’s Drag Race Finale, Season 9, Alex Theater Glendale, CA
If your house was burning down, what is the one non-living thing you would save?
My Xbox 360. Although it has sat in my closet for years, it has over a dozen of my Minecraft cities that I need to preserve.
What three traits characterize you?
Empathetic, driven, playful
What’s your astrological sign?
Capricorn
What is your personal philosophy?
Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.
What’s one thing you couldn’t live without?
My mom
What is the greatest challenge you have had to overcome in your life thus far?
Both accepting and embracing my identity.
What is your greatest fear?
Tsunamis
What is your superpower?
My humor. I’d say I can turn difficult situations into something lighthearted or comforting.
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
Receiving the Harlan McClure Award from Clemson University for my final graduate project!
What is your favorite thing about working at Liollio?
The people! I feel embraced and am constantly learning.
What does true leadership mean to you?
True leadership is the ability to accept feedback and listen with an open mind to empower others.
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be?
Music Producer
What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13?
To get off Minecraft and go outside.
How do you define success?
Constantly growing and evolving
Tell us something that might surprise us about you.
I am the middle child of 5.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
”If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell can you love anybody else?”