Emily Knight

With a grounded yet imaginative approach to interior architecture, Emily Knight is a designer who prioritises people, purpose, and place. She is passionate about creating spaces that enhance mental wellbeing, encourage connection, and respond meaningfully to their users. Her design philosophy is rooted in empathy, material sensitivity, and an understanding of how environments influence mood, behaviour, and identity.

Knight brings clarity and thoughtfulness to every stage of the design process, balancing aesthetics with functionality. She is especially drawn to the transformative potential of adaptive reuse, biophilic principles, and socially conscious design. Natural textures, calm palettes, and carefully considered spatial arrangements are hallmarks of her work, often used to create inclusive, welcoming environments that support diverse needs.

An excellent collaborator and reflective thinker, Knight thrives in settings where design is driven by real-world impact. She values research and observation as much as creativity, and always seeks to understand the lived experience behind the brief. Her calm, focused nature allows her to approach challenges with both sensitivity and determination. Knight’s work reflects a commitment to designing spaces that not only look beautiful, but genuinely improve the way people live, learn, and interact within them.

The Nest, Final Major Project
The Nest, Final Major ProjectInterior spatial model at 1:50 for final major project 2024-24 showing the adaptability of the main space in the project and some different layouts that can be used.
Elevation, Final Major Project
Elevation, Final Major ProjectElevation in context showing Segas House in Croydon and the building. For the Final Major Project 2024 — 2025
Floor Plan, Final Major Project
Floor Plan, Final Major ProjectFloor plan showing my adapted ground floor of the Segas House. For the Final Major Project 2024 — 2025
Innocent Smoothies Head office
Innocent Smoothies Head officeWorking with Innocent Smoothies to create a head office space for people to feel comfortable and learn more about the brand