Michael Claude Aukett (1938-2020) was a British architect who established a successful architecture practice Michael Aukett Associates in 1972, later becoming Aukett Plc.[1]
Michael Aukett | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael Claude Aukett July 1938 |
| Died | 27 October 2020 |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Practice | Michael Aukett Associates (now Aukett Swanke) |
Career edit
Aukett started his career in 1965 at Austin-Smith:Lord where he quickly became a partner.
In 1972 he established his own practice Michael Aukett Associates (now Aukett Swanke). The practice developed as a multi-disciplinary practice and went public in 1987. He left the practice in 1995 to start a new smaller office Michael Aukett Architects.[1]
He retired in 2009.[1]
Notable buildings edit
Personal life edit
Aukett was born and grew up in Brentford Middlesex and studied architecture part time at London's Regent Street Polytechnic (now University of Westminster), completing in 1962. He had a love of sport and was a long time member of the MCC. He was married twice.[1] Michael Claude Aukett died on 27 October 2020: his funeral, attended by both his sons and both his daughters, as well as his former wife and current wife,[1] took place on 7 November 2020 at Poole in Dorset, England,[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Ken Simms (10 December 2020). "Michael Aukett 1938 – 2020". Leader of two award winning, highly successful multi-disciplinary practices, who reached the Stirling Prize shortlist. RIBA Journal, London. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
- ^ "Lennox Wood Computer Centre". Civic Trust Awards. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- ^ "Super-duperstore". The Independent. 3 October 2011. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- ^ "Michael Claude Aukett". Funeral details. Retrieved 13 February 2021.