The family of AA graduate and architect Christopher Knight wished to inform the AA Community that he passed away earlier this year on January 29th.
After graduating the AA in 1949 with a Diploma, Knight travelled to Chicago and worked for world renowned practise Skidmore Owings & Merrill. He returned to the UK to work with former AA President Dame Jane Drew on the Festival of Britain.
During the 1960's he formed the practise of Knight & Gardiner with fellow AA Graduate Stephen Gardiner, their most prominent building being a private residence for Sir John Baring in Stratton Park, Hampshire. The modernist house they built forms a striking juxtaposition on the site, situated adjacent to an 18th century Tuscan Portico leftover from the demolition of the original house, designed by George Dance.
Christopher contributed articles to many architectural magazines and held strong views on developments and issues in modern architecture. He has generously bequeathed many of his presentation drawings to the AA Archives.