The shortlist for The Structural Awards 2013 has been released by The Institution of Structural Engineers, celebrating achievement, innovation and excellence in the field of structural engineering.
All kinds of structures are recognised, from skyscrapers and bridges to sports arenas and restoration projects.
It is a truly global shortlist, including entries from Germany, Georgia, China and even Antarctica, as well as many from the UK. The winners will be announced at The Structural Awards ceremony in London on 15 November 2013.
“Structural engineers make an absolutely vital contribution ensuring that our urban environments are safe and secure,” said Y.K. Cheng, President of The Institution of Structural Engineers, “yet their work often goes unrecognised.
“The Institution of Structural Engineers holds The Structural Awards each year to showcase the dizzying variety of challenging environments in which engineers work and the highly complex structures they help to raise.
“The aim is to recognise the astonishing range of skills that characterise our global profession, raise awareness among the general public, and encourage young people into exciting structural engineering careers.”
The shortlist includes Tynemouth Railway Station, Newcastle, by structural designer Ramboll. Constructed in 1882, the fine wrought and cast iron canopy of the old LNER station at Tynemouth was on English Heritage’s “at risk” register due to widespread corrosion.
The causes were identified and the repairs of this Grade II listed structure were carried out with meticulous attention to detail, restoring the canopy to its splendid original condition.
Much of the structure was severely cracked and corroded with some parts near to collapse. The judges found this to be an exemplary repair of the very fine wrought and cast iron canopy.
