Ian Liddell
Consultant
Structures Group, Bath

Ian Liddell CBE, one of the founding partners of Buro Happold, retired in 2005 but continues to work for the practice as a consultant. He is a Royal Academy Visiting Professor of Engineering Design at Cambridge University’s School of Engineering, a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers and a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

During his 30 years with Buro Happold, Ian worked on an array of projects, mainly on lightweight structures. Ian's innovative design for the cable net and flat fabric roof of the Millennium Dome was recognised in 1999 with the presentation of the Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert Award, the most prestigious prize for UK engineering.

Other major projects in which Ian has played a principal role include the Mannheim Gridshell, the Glasgow Science Centre Tower, the Globe Theatre in London, the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital atrium roof, the State Mosque of Sarawak and the British Embassy in Riyadh.

Buro Happold’s structural engineering team works closely with architects and clients as well as other Buro Happold specialists to deliver exciting yet functional buildings that exceed expectations for cost-effective construction and operation. Our structural engineers advise on all aspects of the project – including construction materials and methods, costs, risks and sustainability – to give clients complete confidence that the final design is sound and offers best value.