Fergus Knox

Fergus Knox is Director of Knox Bhavan, leading the day-to-day running of the practice and overseeing its architectural work across residential, cultural and community projects. In 2026, he was selected by the RIBA as one of its Rising Stars, recognising his contribution to architecture and his growing role within the profession.   Fergus studied at the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, graduating with First-Class Honours and a Distinction in his Diploma in 2016. During his studies, he received several accolades, including the Bartlett Medal, the Fitzroy Robinson Drawing Prize and the Design Realisation Prize, alongside nominations for the RIBA Bronze Medal and the Technology Making Building Prize. He maintains a close connection with the Bartlett, where he teaches first-year architecture students. Before joining Knox Bhavan full-time in 2016, Fergus gained experience at Wilkinson Eyre in London and Olson Kundig in Seattle. At Olson Kundig, he contributed to projects including Seattle's Space Needle, the Burke Museum of Natural History and a mountain retreat in Rio de Janeiro.   At Knox Bhavan, Fergus has led the delivery of a number of award-winning projects, including KBA Studio, March House and The Little Big House. The latter, a highly energy-efficient new home designed around the particular physical needs of its client, earned him the 2024 RIBA East Project Architect of the Year Award and a nomination for the Stephen Lawrence Prize.   Alongside his role in leading the practice, Fergus continues to work closely with projects from design through to delivery. His current work includes a music studio and a community arts facility in Peckham, reflecting Knox Bhavan's ongoing commitment to thoughtful architecture with a strong connection to its users and wider community.