Winners of the 2024 Structural Awards announced

We are delighted to announce the winners of the Structural Awards 2024, in a celebration of some of the world’s most impressive structural engineering achievements.

The Structural Awards celebrate the very best projects from the global structural engineering community. From a shortlist of 30 projects eleven winning projects were selected, showcasing excellence in areas such as innovation, social impact, and sustainability.

All winning projects are judged on the four key attributes - Planet, People, Process, and Profession. They also demonstrate the integration of environmentally friendly solutions, focussing on reducing embodied carbon in construction.

The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the coveted ‘2024 Supreme Award for Structural Engineering Excellence’. This was awarded to to Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd for their outstanding work on the Tibetan Art Museum in Lhasa, Tibet.

As one of China’s leading design and consultancy firms, Tongji Group’s innovative approach to structural challenges has set a new standard in the field.

The Tibetan Art Museum, located on the world’s highest plateau at an altitude of 3,800 metres, presented a unique engineering challenge in a remote and ecologically sensitive environment. Tongji Group’s design transformed a former 1960s cement factory into a state-of-the-art museum, blending cultural preservation with modern engineering techniques.

Judged across four key pillars—Planet, People, Process, and Profession—this year’s supreme award winner reflects IStructE’s evolving focus on the environmental and societal role of structural engineers. The Tibetan Art Museum stood out for its commitment to sustainability, minimal intervention, and seismic resilience, aligning perfectly with these criteria.

The judges praised the project as an “inspiring example of transformative reuse and seismic strengthening in a challenging environment”, commending Tongji Group’s dedication to sustainable construction and structural ingenuity.

See the full list of Structural Award-winning projects

The Brewery 'The Brewery' logo is seen against a brick wall

Structural Awards tables Landscape view of the set tables before guests arrive

Structural Awards Landscape view of room as guests are about to dine

Structural Awards trophies Trophies can be seen on a table

Ceremony Chief Executive Yasmin Becker walks onstage, welcomed by Awards host Dallas Campbell

Ceremony President Tanya de Hoog onstage smiling

Ceremony Chief Executive Yasmin Becker caught smiling as she provides some opening remarks onstage

Ceremony Awards host Dallas Campbell onstage encouraging guests to cheer

Ceremony Structural Awards Judging Panel Chair John Orr onstage delivering some remarks

Awards winners group photo Representatives from all awarded projects hold their certificate and trophy on stage, next to the Institution’s 2024 President Tanya de Hoog, Institution's Chief Executive Yasmin Becker, Structural Awards Judging Panel Chair John Orr and Awards host Dallas Campbell.

Award winners: Brighton Dome Corn Exchange redevelopment The project representatives hold their certificate and trophy on stage, next to the Institution’s 2024 President Tanya de Hoog, and Awards host Dallas Campbell.

Award winners: Smithfield Poultry Market roof The project representatives hold their certificate and trophy on stage, next to the Institution’s 2024 President Tanya de Hoog, and Awards host Dallas Campbell.

Award winners: Tibetan Art Museum The project representatives hold their certificate and trophy on stage, next to the Institution’s 2024 President Tanya de Hoog, and Awards host Dallas Campbell.

Award winners: Olympic Aquatics Centre The project representatives hold their certificate and trophy on stage, next to the Institution’s 2024 President Tanya de Hoog, and Awards host Dallas Campbell.

Award winners: Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) The project representatives hold their certificate and trophy on stage, next to the Institution’s 2024 President Tanya de Hoog, and Awards host Dallas Campbell.

Award winners: The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora The project representatives hold their certificate and trophy on stage, next to the Institution’s 2024 President Tanya de Hoog, Chief Executive Yasmin Becker, and awards host Dallas Campbell.

Award winners: 66 Oxford Terrace The project representatives hold their certificate and trophy on stage, next to the Institution’s 2024 President Tanya de Hoog, President Elect Mohamad Al-Dah, and Awards host Dallas Campbell.

Award winners: WS2 The project representatives hold their certificate and trophy on stage, next to the Institution’s 2024 President Tanya de Hoog, and Awards host Dallas Campbell.

Award winners: Mobile roof of Suzanne Lenglen court at Roland-Garros The project representatives hold their certificate and trophy on stage, next to the Institution’s 2024 President Tanya de Hoog, and Awards host Dallas Campbell.

Award winners: Mary Ward Centre The project representatives hold their certificate and trophy on stage, next to the Institution’s 2024 President Tanya de Hoog, and Awards host Dallas Campbell.

Award winners: McConnell’s Distillery The project representatives hold their certificate and trophy on stage, next to the Institution’s 2024 President Tanya de Hoog, and Awards host Dallas Campbell.