Buildings and Time: Architectural Heritage at Yale University

In this episode of ON CITIES, host Carie Penabad speaks with architect and educator George Knight on his preservation work at Yale University. Knight's profound dedication to architectural heritage becomes evident as he meticulously intertwines the past and the present in projects ranging from the restoration of St. Moore Chapel to the iconic Yale British Arts Center designed by Louis Kahn. His work stands as a guardian of history, seamlessly blending tradition with modernity, significantly contributing to the larger dynamic context of both the Yale campus and the city. Don't miss this episode where Knight shares insights into the delicate balance between preserving architectural heritage and embracing modernity. Tune in Friday, March 1st at 11:00 AM EST, 8:00 AM PST on the Voice America Variety Channel; and find all previous episodes of ON CITIES on your favorite podcast platform.

George Knight formed Knight Architecture LLC in 2004, and serves as principal. He had previously spent ten years with Cesar Pelli & Associates in New Haven, Connecticut, serving as Senior Associate, and before that had worked with Shope Reno Wharton Associates in Greenwich, Connecticut. He graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 1989, winning the Willard Thorpe Thesis Prize. In 1995 he graduated from the Yale School of Architecture, where he won the drawing prize and where he has taught since 2004. He sits on the Board of Directors of the International Festival of Arts and Ideas, the Board of Governors of the Ivy Club in Princeton, New Jersey, and the City of New Haven’s Historic District Commission. He lives in New Haven with his wife and five children.