Christopher Nicholson (1904 – 1948) was an early Modern Movement British architect. He came from a family of celebrated artists – his father was the celebrated painter Sir William Nicholson, and his two elder siblings were the artist Ben Nicholson and the fabric designer Nancy Nicholson. He married the textile designer who became known as EQ Nicholson. Nicholson was educated at the University of Cambridge, where after graduation he became a tutor. He later set up practice with his student Hugh Casson (1910 – 1999). The Second World War and his untimely death from a gliding accident in Italy interrupted Nicholson’s architectural career at the age of 44. Nevertheless, he made a significant contribution to Modern architecture through his drawings (held by the RIBA) and through two built projects in particular: Augustus John’s studio, and the London Gliding Club. His postwar design work included an aeroplane livery, and radio and television sets.