As part of IStructE’s Centenary Celebrations, structural engineers, and their role in shaping the modern world, will be celebrated in a forthcoming display at the V&A.
The special display, titled ‘Unseen Hands:100 years of Structural Engineering’, has been organised by the V&A and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Trust in association with the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE). The display is part of IStructE’s 100th anniversary.
The display will showcase the significant achievements and sometimes overlooked contribution structural engineers have made to the built environment. It will feature an impressive collection of models, photographs, original drawings and videos of iconic structures from around the world. Focusing on three themes ‘Building High’, ‘Enclosing Space’ and ‘Spanning Voids’, the display will bring to life the design and construction of edifices including New York’s Empire State Building, Switzerland’s Salginatobel Bridge and the Eden Project.
Located in the V&A’s Architecture gallery, Unseen Hands has been specifically designed to appeal to the widest audience possible including experienced engineers as well as school children. The images and models have been carefully selected to maximise the display’s visual impact, illustrating the science and ingenuity that defines structural engineering.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
It is with regret that IStructe would like to inform all members that there is no step-free access to the display Unseen Hands: 100 years of Structural Engineering, at the V&A. This is due to renovations that are taking place for the duration of the display. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Guided gallery tours will be conducted by industry experts on the following dates:
| Tuesday | 8 April | 1pm |
| Friday | 11 April | 6pm |
| Friday | 9 May | 6pm |
| Friday | 13 June | 6pm |
| Friday | 11 July | 6pm |
| Friday | 8 Aug | 6pm |
| Friday | 5 Sept | 6pm |
Admission to the V&A is free. For public enquiries - 020 7942 2000; www.vam.ac.uk
; www.architecture.com
The V&A is located on Cromwell Road, London SW7. Opening hours are Monday to Sunday 10am - 5.45pm and until 21.45 every Friday.
