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We are a multidisciplinary group of engineers, urbanists and conservation specialists working across all aspects of the built environment.
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The arrival of the #BayeuxTapestry at The @britishmuseum is a remarkable moment: bringing one of the world’s most important surviving works of medieval art to London and giving audiences the opportunity to experience it at an extraordinary scale.
Presenting a textile of this scale, age, significance and fragility demands an exceptional level of care, from environmental control and lighting to the physical design of the display itself. It is a remarkable achievement by the British Museum, their curatorial, conservation and exhibition teams, as well as the whole design team and exhibition contractors.
As engineers, we’re proud to have contributed to the project, working with the Museum from feasibility stage through to completion, advising on the exhibition design, display case and strategy for the Tapestry installation.
It has been a privilege to support the British Museum in presenting this extraordinary object to a new audience, and to play a part in such an important exhibition alongside: @opera.amsterdam ; @FraserRandallltd ; @Meyvaert_ ; @SamForsterAssociates ; and @beam_ld
20 Sep 2026
Nearly 200 years after William Wilkins first sketched his vision for @ucl's quadrangle, the University has delivered its first holistic redesign of this important historic space.
With its iconic portico and dome, the Wilkins Building is symbolic of UCL - one of the first universities to admit men regardless of religious affiliation and the the first in the UK to admit women. It is the architectural heart of its Bloomsbury campus.
Working with @burwellarchitects, we provided heritage advice for significant improvement and refurbishment works across UCL’s Main Quad and the Grade I listed Wilkins Building as part of its Bicentennial programme.
The renewed quadrangle provides a more fitting arrival to UCL, with improved accessibility, flexible spaces, enhanced landscaping and new habitats shaped by the Wild Bloomsbury campaign which have created a greener, more welcoming and more functional setting for students, staff and visitors.
From feasibility and pre-application discussions through to submission and post-submission support, we worked closely with UCL, wemakecamden, @historicengland and other stakeholders.
Our assessment showed that the proposals would enhance the significance and setting of the Wilkins Building, the surrounding Grade I listed buildings and the Grade II listed observatories within the quadrangle.
All images courtesy of UCL, Copyright © UCL
04 Aug 2026
Our annual build challenge is now complete!
This year's challenge focused on constructing a timber hipped roof.
Across three sessions, the challenge brought together design principles with practical experience of masonry, timber construction, fixings and roof finishes.
Working in four teams, the first session established the supporting structure, comprising a cavity wall made form brick and blockwork using lime mortar.
The following sessions then explored the structural principles of a hipped roof. We installed a timber wall plate with resin anchors, cut and notched the roof timbers, reviewed different joist hangers, screws and nails, and began assembling the structure from the ridge beam.
As the structure came together, we then installed timber battens and added clay and slate tiles, learning about pitch and traditional roofing finishes.
Our annual summer build challenges enable all our staff to learn more about materials, how they perform and how structures are assembled, enriching our understanding and enabling us to provide greater clarity when on site.
24 Jul 2026
Earlier this month our engineer @tim_ashworth11 swapped the drawing board for the woods, joining other engineers and architects for a hands-on design and build workshop at Hazel Hill Wood.
Over three days, Tim’s group worked together to design and construct a timber log store using timber sourced directly from the forest. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s self-supporting bridge, the structure uses interlocking geometry, friction and gravity to create stability.
Working with natural, irregular materials required the team to continually test and refine their ideas, gradually evolving the original concept as the build progressed. As an experiment, the structure was designed to be tapered, which revealed more of the structure as it is viewed from the front.
A complication of the taper was that it increased the structure’s natural tendency to sway, which was resolved by installing diagonal rope bracing from the apex to the base. Screws were installed at each connection point to increase the overall stability of the structure and the timber ground beams were charred on the campfire before installation to increase their lifespan. The construction of this type of arch involved multiple ‘lifts’ from ground level at one side, gradually adding bays and increasing height, negating the need to work from height.
The workshop was a valuable experience of a complete design and build journey: progressing from initial sketches to the finished structure in just three days, exchanging knowledge and ideas with fellow engineers and architects along the way, in a beautiful woodland setting.
A huge thank you to @the_engineeringclub, Oliver Broadbent, Floss Willcocks and the @hazelhillwood team for creating such a collaborative and memorable experience. Credit to William Walsh for the photos.
23 Jul 2026
The first phase of a major regeneration of Crystal Palace Park is now complete!
We worked as engineers and heritage consultants on behalf of @lbbromley and @crystalpalaceparktrust as part of a multidisciplinary team of 20 specialist consultants led by @htadesignllp, working from concept through to the delivery of one of London's most ambitious heritage-led landscape regeneration projects.
Our work included the restoration of the Grade I listed Geological Court, including its iconic Dinosaur sculptures and an enhanced landscape setting and a new Dinosaur and geologically themed play area. Following completion of the works, the Dinosaurs were removed from @historicengland’s Heritage at Risk Register.
The project also included the restoration of the Grade II* Italian Terraces. After standing for over 170 years, the Terraces were placed on Historic England’s At Risk Register and there was an urgent need to restore them. We advised on the restoration of stonework across all Terrace walls, balustrades and steps; the introduction of step-free access to the Terraces; the relocation of the Paxton Bust to the Terraces, closer to its original location; improvements to below-ground drainage to help prevent further structural damage to the Terraces; and civil engineering advice for new wildflower meadows and planting. A new ramp provides a step-free route from the central axis straight up onto the Lower Terraces, while a second, gently sloping path created within the landscape provides an accessible link from the Lower Terraces to the Upper Terraces.
Altogether, the design reinterprets Paxton’s legacy through three layers that connect past, present and future: restoring the park’s historic assets, revitalising it as an inclusive, biodiverse and adaptable landscape, and reimagining its role as a place of learning, discovery and enjoyment for future generations.
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@insallarch
@tateandco_
@maylimltd
17 Jul 2026
A few moments from our annual summer party on our terrace last night. ☀️
Thank you to everyone who came along to our annual summer party - clients, friends, collaborators, and colleagues.
It was a chance to catch up, say thank you, and celebrate the partnerships and friendships that make our work so rewarding.
26 Jun 2026
@englishheritage has now unveiled the reconstruction of a 4,500-year-old Neolithic structure, for which we have been providing engineering advice as part of our work on two new additional buildings at Stonehenge designed by @aocarchitecture
The Kusuma Neolithic Hall is based on archaeological evidence of a large prehistoric structure, found two miles away from the stone circle. Working under the expert guidance of award-winning experimental archaeologist Luke Winter, the charity’s volunteers have used historically accurate tools and materials (including thatch, coppiced timber and chalk daub) to recreate the building techniques used by Neolithic people and to better understand the work and timescales that would have been involved.
The £1 million project, funded by the Kusuma Trust, is in the final stages of construction and will be open to the public this summer, ahead of its use as a living-history learning space for school groups from September onwards.
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Photos courtesy of English Heritage
27 May 2026
Phase 2 of the redevelopment of Peckham Rye Station is underway, where contractors @bamukandireland are currently progressing the demolition of the 1930s arcade buildings which sit between the two historic viaducts.
As these photos from @landoltandbrownarchitects show, this is a delicate operation due to the interface with the railway and that part of the roof structure supports one of the platforms.
Once this is complete, the original view of the station building from the road will be reinstated, revealing its original north-facing façade and portico, enhancing visibility and connectivity with Rye Lane.
A new public square will then be created in front of the station to provide better pedestrian access and support broader public realm improvements.
27 May 2026
Well done to six members of our team who participated in the annual @hayesdavidson 5K in Hyde Park on Tuesday evening, in support of @mndassoc.
Tim WON the race, with a time of 18:10, while Cara came bronze in the women’s category, with a time of 21:09.
Motor Neurone Disease is a brutal, degenerative condition, and fundraising is essential to provide support for those affected and drive forward research.
Over 150 runners from the architecture, design and property sectors took part to raise over £30,000, which includes match-funding from the Alan Davidson Foundation, a charity set up to help MND patients with their care and to further the research for a cure. Alan Davidson, who pioneered early architectural visualisation in the 1990s, was diagnosed with MND in 2012 and died in 2018, aged 58.
#HD5K #HD5K2026
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@cara.mal, @takingthedaniel, @matthew.waks, @tim_ashworth11
21 May 2026
The Tate Britain Garden is one of nine show gardens at this year’s @the_RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which has been unveiled today.
The garden – designed by tomstuartsmithstudio – presents elements from The Clore Garden at @Tate Britain, which opens later this year, and for which we have been providing engineering and conservation advice.
Our engineers advised on the design and construction of the Chelsea show garden, which features Barbara Hepworth’s “Bicentric Form” (1949): a limestone sculpture that was the first Hepworth work to be acquired by the Tate.
Gently curving around the sculpture, a pathway of stone reclaimed from the existing Tate Britain Garden leads to a circular seating area surrounded by rich and vibrant planting. The benches – which required careful engineering advice from our team - are made from existing materials in the Tate Britain Garden, crushed and reformed.
A water feature inspired by microscopic images of fungal hyphae is inlaid in the path. Made from bronze dishes and lights with water flowing within thin rills, the feature encourages interactivity and sensory engagement.
The planting design – a major focus of any Chelsea garden – is intentionally serene, textural, and takes cues from East Asian woodlands and resilient drought-tolerant plants adapted to warmer climates, being informed by Tate’s commitment to sustainability, finding long-lasting plants which increase biodiversity.
The garden has been generously funded by the Clore Duffield Foundation and @project.giving.back. At the end of the show, the garden will be transferred to Tate Britain and incorporated into the wider project, which is due to complete at the beginning of 2027, and which also includes a new outdoor classroom designed by @feildenfowles.
Images courtesy of Tate Britain / Jason Ingram
18 May 2026
Our heritage team helped secure planning approval for ‘origo’ - a temporary installation sited in the Barbican Sculpture Court which is now open to the public.
origo, meaning ‘origin’ in Latin, is designed by Colobian artist Delcy Morelos and marks the return of artwork to the Sculpture Court for the first time in 10 years. It is comprised of a large hollow elliptical ring, approximately 24 by 18 metres in footprint and 3.85 metres high, made from soil, water-resistant clay, spices and plant matter.
Working in consultation with the @barbicancentre and @the_planninglab, we assessed the heritage impact of the installation, identifying that it would cause no harm to the Barbican’s listed fabric. We also argued that that the installation aligned strongly with the original purpose of the Sculpture Court as a place for contemporary art and public engagement and that it would make a positive contribution to the Barbican’s cultural life.
This commission is Morelos’ most ambitious outdoor work to date and her first major presentation in the UK.
15 May 2026
A huge congratulations to our engineers Daniel Blower and Matthew Waks on completing the @LondonMarathon, in 3h36m and 4h18m, respectively - what an incredible achievement!
Their training has benefitted from our weekly run club, which is open to everyone, whatever their pace or experience. We have found it a great way to boost fitness, clear our heads, and swap notes on training!
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@takingthedaniel
@matthew.waks
#LondonMarathon
28 Apr 2026
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