Ralph Knott FRIBA (May 3, 1878 - January 25, 1929) was a British architect responsible for building the massive 6-storey "Edwardian Baroque" style County Hall building for the London County Council. May 3 is the 123rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (124th in leap years). ... 1878 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... -1... Architect at his drawing board, 1893 An architect is a person involved in the planning, designing and oversight of a buildings construction. ... County Hall County Hall is a building in Lambeth, London, that was the headquarters of London County Council and later the Greater London Council (GLC). ... London County Council emblem is still seen today on buildings, especially housing, from that era London County Council (LCC) was the principal local government body for the County of London from 1889 until 1965, when it was replaced by the Greater London Council. ...

Knott was a native of Chelsea and was the son of a tailor. After attending the City of London School he was articled to Wood and Ainslie, architects. He also learnt etching at the Architectural Association and when his articles were finished, joined Sir Aston Webb. Webb was a keen participant in architectural competitions and Knott's etching skill was valued in winning them. He drew the etchings which enabled Webb to win the competition for the Queen Victoria memorial outside Buckingham Palace. Chelsea is a district of London, loosely defined by the area around the Kings Road, beginning at Sloane Square at one end, and the Worlds End public house at the other, the River Thames and the Victorian artists district to the south, and some parts between the King... Arms of the City of London and City of London School The City of London School (CLS) is an independent boys school on the banks of the River Thames in the City of London in London, England. ... Sir Aston Webb, portrait by Solomon Joseph Solomon, ca 1906 Sir Aston Webb (May 22, 1849 - August 21, 1930) was an English architect, active in the late 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century. ... Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria) (24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837, and Empress of India from 1 January 1877, until her death. ... Buckingham Palace and the Victoria Memorial. ...

In 1908 Knott set up his own practice together with E. Stone Collins. The first substantial commission they applied for was for offices for the London County Council. Despite many very well-known names entering, Knott won at the age of 29. His design was altered significantly before construction began, including the familiar semi-circle terrace being moved from the land to the river-side of the building. Construction was held up by the First World War, during which Knott worked on designs for Royal Air Force bases, and partially completed in 1922 (except for the northern third). 1908 (MCMVIII) is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... London County Council emblem is still seen today on buildings, especially housing, from that era London County Council (LCC) was the principal local government body for the County of London from 1889 until 1965, when it was replaced by the Greater London Council. ... Combatants Entente Powers Central Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties > 5 million military deaths > 3 million military deaths {{{notes}}} World War I, also known as the First World War and (before 1939) the Great War, the War of the Nations, War to End All Wars was a world... The Royal Air Force (often abbreviated to RAF) is the air force branch of the British Armed Forces. ... 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

After the opening of County Hall, Knott built some notable houses, including Stormont House (the Speaker's Residence for the Parliament of Northern Ireland) and two departmental office blocks in Belfast. He had begun the work on the last part of County Hall in 1928 but it remained uncompleted at his death. Stormont House served as the official residence of the Speaker of the House of Commons of Northern Ireland between 1921 and 1972. ... The Parliament of Northern Ireland was the home rule legislature created under the Government of Ireland Act 1920, which existed from June 7, 1921 to March 30, 1972, when it was suspended. ... Belfast (Béal Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...