Hilson Moran has launched a design competition asking students in the engineering sector to explore how they think the design and construction of the built environment will change in the next forty years. The competition is one of a series of events and initiatives taking place throughout 2017 in celebration of Hilson Moran’s fortieth anniversary year: ‘Future Forty’ looks forward to Hilson Moran’s next 40 years in design and construction, and considers how the industry will look in 40 years’ time.
The question posed to students: ‘How will the design and construction of the built environment change in the next forty years?’ hopes to encourage students to come up with a vision for the future of the industry and how it could benefit the world and society at large. Conceptual ideas and designs are also invited. The competition is free to enter and the winner will receive £1000, along with the opportunity to take up a paid internship in one of Hilson Moran’s UK offices.
Once all entries have been received, a shortlist of five will be selected and asked to present to the judging panel, which comprises:
Nigel Clark – Technical Director, Hilson Moran
Farai Mwashita – Mechanical Design Engineer, Hilson Moran
Wei Jiao – Senior Development Manager, Westminster City Council
Prof Peter Wynne Rees – Professor of Places & City Planning, UCL Faculty of Built Environment
Keith Priest – Founding Partner, Fletcher Priest Architects LLP
Martin Quinn – Project Manager, Great Portland Estates
Richard Halsey – Programme Manager, ES Catapult
In organising the student design competition, Hilson Moran reaffirms its commitment to championing technology and supporting the younger generation. The competition aligns itself with the wider goal of the consultancy’s Future Forty programme in celebrating not only the past but the future of the industry. With events taking place across the practice’s international offices, ranging from debates to hackathons, the Future Forty series will discuss innovation in its multitude of forms.
Details: The runner up and third place winner will receive £500 and £250 respectively. Entries must be submitted by 24 April 2017 and the judging process will take place in two stages. The shortlist will be announced on 4 May and shortlist presentations will take place on 23rd May. The final winner will be announced on 29 May. For more information and full Terms & Conditions, please visit the student design competition website.
Hilson Moran
Hilson Moran is a leading, international multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. It applies the latest design techniques, technology and innovation to its work in the design, procurement, occupation and operation of buildings.
The firm’s expertise spans new-build, fit-out and refurbishment in the public and private sectors.
Projects include some of the world’s most innovative and iconic buildings, including 30 St Mary’s Axe and 20 Fenchurch Street in London, Ordnance Survey’s HQ in Southampton and the North Yas Island masterplan in Abu Dhabi.
Its services include:
Sustainability
Building services
Intelligent buildings
Vertical transportation