Charlotte Fernández
UKIMEA Press Office,Leeds
Tristram Carfrae, Arup Fellow, has been presented with the prestigious Gold Medal award by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).
The Award recognises Tristram’s exceptional contribution to the science and structural engineering professions.
Tristram has designed remarkable structures all over the world, including the Beijing 2008 Olympics ‘Water Cube’, the Helix Bridge in Singapore, and the City of Manchester Stadium. In the process, he has worked with some of the greatest names in architecture and design, including Renzo Piano, Richard Rogers, Phillip Cox and Thomas Heatherwick.
“We are delighted to present Tristram with our Gold Medal in recognition of his remarkable career and the outstanding work he does to advance the science of structural engineering. Nick Russell, President, The Institution of Structural Engineers
“It gives me incredible pride to be recognised by the Institution and to join such an illustrious group of engineers. This is an exciting time for our profession, with the next decade promising to be full of opportunity. Tristram Carfrae,
Arup Fellow
The Institution of Structural Engineers is the world’s largest membership organisation dedicated to the art and science of structural engineering. It is a leading source of expertise on all structural engineering and public safety issues in the built environment.