Michael Wright | |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong Commissioner in London | |
| In office 1969–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Cardinall Mason Sedgwick |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Tedford Kidd |
| Director of Public Works | |
| In office 1963–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Allan Inglis |
| Succeeded by | James Jeavons Robson |
| President of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects | |
| In office 1958–1959 | |
| Preceded by | Su Gin Djih |
| Succeeded by | Harold Graham Fector Robinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 September 1912 Hong Kong |
| Died | 26 January 2018 (aged 105) London, England |
| Spouse | Ethel Surtees |
| Relations | Sir Denis Wright (brother, 1911–2005) |
| Parent(s) | Arthur Edgar Wright (1880–1949) Margery Hepworth Chapman (1888–1973) |
| Alma mater | Brentwood School |
Alec Michael John Wright, CMG (Chinese: 鄔勵德; 19 September 1912 – 26 January 2018) was a chartered surveyor and Director of Public Works of Hong Kong. He was a longtime colonial civil servant and chief architect of the Public Works Department. He was also an official member of the Legislative Council and Urban Council. He was responsible for many infrastructure and housing projects and advocated for private bathroom and kitchen in every unit of the housing estate which is known as the "Wright Principle". He was the founding member and president of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects.