Arup wins engineering award for Singapore Sports Hub

Engineering and consulting firm Arup has had its work on the Singapore Sports Hub recognised with the presentation of the highest accolade at the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) Structural Awards 2015.

Arup’s work as structural engineer on the project won the Supreme Award for Structural Engineering Excellence, the highest accolade of the ceremony that is given at the judges’ discretion to the project that has distinguished itself from all submissions, and for being the finest global example of structural engineering design in the year.

The Singapore Sports Hub is home to the world’s largest free-spanning dome of 310 metres, the approximate width of four A380 aeroplanes parked wing to wing. The roof, which covers the 55,000-seat sports stadium, also sets new benchmarks in efficiency of design and material usage, utilising a third of weight of steel normally used in a span of this size.

Welcoming the award, Arup Project Manager Andrew Henry stated “it is a rare honour to have worked on and led the design for the Singapore Sports Hub – a fantastic project, with contributions from so many talented people.

“I am elated with the recognition the project and team have received, and am particularly proud of the work Arup has done on the National Stadium roof.

“Working under intense pressure, the team delivered exceptional technical work with a brilliant outcome. They pushed the boundaries of technology and thoroughly deserve this recognition.

“To address the issue of spectator comfort in the tropics, the lightweight dome roof structure was made retractable to provide shade during events, complemented with an energy-efficient cooling system that delivers cooled air to every seat.

“The stadium was also designed to be highly versatile with movable seating, and is the first in the world that can be adapted to combine the sports of football, athletics, rugby and cricket.”

Arup was also crowned champion in four other categories at the IStructE Awards, receiving the Award for Sports or Leisure Structures, again, for the Singapore Sports Hub; the Award for Arts or Entertainment Structures for the Vegas High Roller in the USA; the Award for Regional Groups for the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, UK; and the Housing for Low-Income Communities project in El Salvador was presented with the Award for Sustainability.

The IStructE Structural Awards is a platform that highlights outstanding achievements by structural engineers from all over the world.

For more information on the Singapore Sports Hub go to www.arup.com/Projects/Singapore_Sports_Hub.aspx

Singapore Sports Hub image courtesy of Arup.

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