Expedition Engineering
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| Private | |
| Industry | Design, Engineering, Education |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder |
Prof. Chris Wise Seán Walsh Chris Smith |
| Headquarters | London, England |
Key people |
Chris Wise (Director) Seán Walsh (Director) Andrew Weir (Director) Ed McCann (Director) Julia Ratcliffe (Director) |
| Parent | The Useful Simple Trust |
| Website | www.expedition.uk.com |
Expedition Engineering is a London-based consulting firm, delivering structural engineering services.[1]
History
Expedition Engineering was founded in 1999 by Professor Chris Wise (engineer for the Millennium Bridge, London) and Seán Walsh, both former employees at Arup.[2]
On 2 October 2008, Expedition's ownership was restructured, passing to an Employee Benefit Trust called the Useful Simple Trust.[3] The Useful Simple Trust also owns Thomas Matthews, a communications firm;[4] Think Up, a company specialising in engineering educational materials;[5] and Useful Simple Projects, a strategic and sustainability consultants.[6]
The trustees of the Useful Simple Trust are:
- Mike Davies, founding director of the Richard Rogers Partnership[7]
- Duncan Michael, former Chairman of Ove Arup & Partners[8]
- Sophie Thomas, director of Thomas Matthews[9]
- Ed McCann, director of Useful Simple Projects[10]
- Chris Wise, director of Expedition Engineering[11]
- Sean Walsh, director of Expedition Engineering[12]
- Tim O'Brien, Theatre Designer[13]
Notable projects
Expedition Engineering's notable projects are:
- London Velodrome, London, England (2011)[14]
- Infinity Bridge, Stockton on Tees, England (2009)[15]
- Las Arenas Bullring, Barcelona, Spain
- 55 Baker Street, London, England (2007)[16]
- Emirates Air Line, London, England (2012)[17]
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, Athens, Greece (2015)—National Opera and National Library[18]
Expedition is working with One world Design on the design of the new Diamond Jubilee Footbridge across the Thames between Battersea and Chelsea.[19]
Awards
Expedition has twice won the IStructE's Supreme Award for Structural Engineering, for the London 2012 Velodrome in 2011[20] and for the Infinity Bridge in 2009. 55 Baker Street also received a commendation for sustainability at the Structural Awards.
In 2012 Expedition was named Engineering Consultant of the Year at the Building Awards.[21]
Education
Expedition Engineering is involved in several educational projects, including Constructionarium and the Expedition Workshed website, a selection of educational tools for engineering students created by Expedition with the support of a number of other organisations.[22]
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References
- ↑ Rappaport, Nina (2007). Support and Resist. New York: Monacelli Press. ISBN 9781580931878.
- ↑ "Expedition Web Site". Expedition Engineering. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
- ↑ "Useful Simple Trust Launch" (PDF) (Press release). Useful Simple Trust. 12 November 2009. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ↑ "Thomas Matthews Web Site". Thomas Matthews. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ↑ "Think Up Web Site". Think Up. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ↑ "Useful Simple Projects Web Site". Useful Simple Projects. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ↑ "Mike Davies biography". Useful Simple Trust. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ↑ "Duncan Michael biography". Useful Simple Trust. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ↑ "Sophie Thomas biography". Useful Simple Trust. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ↑ "Ed McCann biography". Useful Simple Trust. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ↑ "Chris Wise biography". Useful Simple Trust. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ↑ "Sean Walsh biography". Useful Simple Trust. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ↑ "Tim O'Brien biography". Useful Simple Trust. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ↑ Pallister, James (2011). Hopkins Architects: London 2012 Velodrome : Design in Pursuit of Efficiency. London: Emap Inform. ISBN 9780956787712.
- ↑ "Infinity Bridge, Stockton-on-Tees". e-Architect. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
- ↑ "55 Baker Street Case Study". Concrete Centre. 3 March 2010. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
- ↑ "London gets its cable car!". Architecture Today. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
- ↑ "Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center" (Press release). Stavros Niarchos Foundation. February 2008. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ↑ Frith, Maxine (15 November 2012). "First look at new Thames footbridge which would link Chelsea Harbour and Battersea". Evening Standard. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
- ↑ "Structural Awards 2011". IStructE. November 2011. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
- ↑ "Building Awards 2012". Building Magazine. 18 April 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
- ↑ "Expedition Workshed". Expedition. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
External links
- expedition.uk.com, official website
- The Expedition Workshed, website for educational purposes
- Useful Simple Trust, group website.