Famous Structural Engineers

Alan Wood & Partners www.alanwood.co.uk FAMOUS STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS From across the globe, here are some one the most well known people in the field of structural engineering. They have been associated with some of the most notable structural projects throughout history, including the Eiffel Tower and the Sydney Opera House. GUSTAVE EIFFEL (1832-1923) NATIONALITY: FRENCH BEST KNOWN FOR: THE EIFFEL TOWER EIFFEL FACT Alexandre Gustave Eiffel was well known for a number of bridges in the French railway network, particularly the Garabit viaduct. 1050 He is best known, however, for the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris, which was built for the 1889 FEET HIGH Universal Exposition in Paris, France. PETER RICE (1935-1992) NATIONALITY: IRISH BEST KNOWN FOR: THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE SYDNEY OPERA FACT 10,000 CONSTRUCTION WORKERS EMPLOYED Peter Rice was renowned for his ability to act as both a designer and an engineer. Peter Rice was a structural engineer on several of the most important architectural works of the 20th century, these include: the Sydney Opera House, Pompidou Centre and the Lloyd's building. FAZLUR KHAN (1929-1982) NATIONALITY: BANGLADESHI BEST KNOWN FOR: THE WILLIS TOWER WILLIS FACT Khan was a structural engineer and architect who initiated vital structure systems for skyscrapers. 2nd Although most famous for skyscrapers he was also an active designer for other structural TALLEST BUILDING IN THE USA projects, which include Haj airport terminal and the McMath-Pierce solar telescope. SANTIAGO CALATRAVA (1951-PRESENT) NATIONALITY: SPANISH BEST KNOWN FOR: MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM 25,000 UP TO ART MUSEUM FACT COLLECTIONS OF ART Santiago played a versatile role comprising of structural design and analyst engineer, sculptor and painter and was best known for railway stations, stadiums, museums and his bridges supported by single leaning pylons. These structures were often sculpted to resemble living organisms. Alan Wood & Partners have a long history of providing innovative, practical cost effective solutions to structural engineering challenges in projects in Yorkshire. Our Structural Engineers enjoy working on stimulating and challenging projects where their skill and expertise is put to the test, but most of all they love delivering unique inspiring solutions. Alan Wood & Partners have six offices across the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire region - Hull, Lincoln, London, Scarborough, Sheffield and York. Established in Hull in the 1960's, Alan Wood & Partners provide a comprehensive range of engineering services to the construction industry. Alan Wood & Partners are proud to deliver outstanding customer care, delivered by specialist teams, with the skills and experience required. Alan Wood & Partners