Atelier One

Atelier One Over two decades Atelier One has built a world class reputation for ingenuity & innovation in the field of structural engineering. http://www.atelierone.com/

Atelier One has been fortunate to enjoy many interesting collaborations with talented Architects, Artists and Designers. Our completed work includes a large number of large international projects including the shell structures of the Singapore Arts Centre, the development of Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia, and in the UK the Baltic Gallery in Gateshead and three buildings for White Cube

in London. In addition to both public and private buildings, Atelier One is also involved in a variety of art installation projects, touring exhibitions and stages. Some of the most notable completed projects are Anish Kapoor’s ‘Cloudgate’ in Chicago and Stage Sets for U2 and the Rolling Stones. Atelier One recently completed a large project in Slovenia; the National Stadium and another one in Singapore called the Gardens by the Bay, which was recently awarded the 'World Building of the Year 2012‛ at the World Architecture Festival . In all of these projects Atelier One continues to pursue efficient, aesthetic and ambitious engineering solutions. Sustainability Statement

Since the conception of Atelier One 20 years ago, one of the core aims of the practice has been to endeavour to achieve sustainability in construction. In an industry where this is very difficult to justify our approach is twofold:
We strive to find the most efficient structural solutions requiring the least resources. In parallel, we are continually researching materials, systems and construction methods that reduce energy consumption and regulate harmful emissions. As part of a wider design team we embrace all new technologies carefully integrating them where appropriate to achieve more environmentally responsible proposals.

Flashback to Expo 2020 in Dubai. We worked with  and  to develop the exhibition structural design for Alif,   – The Mobi...
16/01/2026

Flashback to Expo 2020 in Dubai. We worked with and to develop the exhibition structural design for Alif, – The Mobility Pavilion. Alif is an immersive, large-scale exhibition that tells the story of human mobility. Featuring the world’s largest passenger lift, 9m high hyper real giants and a snapshot of futuristic technology, Atelier One provided engineering support from concept design through to completion.

This ground-breaking exhibition was designed to be fully removable to allow for the pavilion to be converted to office use after the Expo, but the exhibition was so popular that it remains open as part of Expo City.

Read this interview with Weta Workshop to find out more: Alif Pavilion | Weta Workshop storytelling Expo 2020 Dubai | blooloop

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In another exciting step forwards the widespread adoption of bamboo as a mainstream structural material, the  has launch...
19/12/2025

In another exciting step forwards the widespread adoption of bamboo as a mainstream structural material, the has launched their Manual for the Design of Bamboo Structures.

“Bamboo has many necessary properties for a structural bio-based material. It grows rapidly, it is strong, it has an efficient structural shape and a good strength-to-weight ratio. If treated and designed correctly, it may also be highly durable. To date, the full structural potential of bamboo has not been realised for several reasons, which includes a lack of design guidance. This Manual aims to address the knowledge gaps, giving practical advice and guidance on
how structural engineers can adopt bamboo within mainstream construction.”

https://www.istructe.org/resources/manuals/manual-design-bamboo-structures-iso22156/

Congratulations to lead author David Trujillo, and co-authors Kent Harries, Sebastian Keminski and Luis-Felipe Lopez. Atelier One Director and Associate Director were delighted to act as reviewers.

The Gardens by the Bay Supertrees were recently featured in the Create article: Engineering that looks like science fict...
04/12/2025

The Gardens by the Bay Supertrees were recently featured in the Create article: Engineering that looks like science fiction.

Exploring science-fiction infrastructure, the piece notes that “every so often, engineers unveil a structure or device that looks more like it belongs in the Star Wars or Dune universes than the real world” – and goes on to discuss the now-infamous Supertrees, part of the Gardens by the Bay complex, which Atelier One structurally engineered.
 
“It consists of 18 ‘supertrees’ that combine concrete and steel with natural greenery to produce a distinctive visual identity when the structures are lit at night. One of the supertrees acts as an air exhaust for conservatories nestled inside two of the structures, while almost a dozen boast solar photovoltaic cells in their canopies. The structure is said to have inspired the planet Xandar in the 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy.”
 
Gardens by the Bay has since become an instantly recognisable landmark, appearing across film, television, gaming and anime.
 
Films:
-Crazy Rich Asians (2018): The Supertree Grove features prominently.
-Hitman: Agent 47 (2015): The gardens are used as a key location.
-Guardians of the Galaxy (2014): The planet Xandar was inspired by the Supertrees.

Television:
-Planet Earth II: The Supertree Grove appears in the “A World of Wonder” episode.

Video games:
-Call of Duty: Black Ops III: An entire mission is set in the gardens.
-Asphalt Legends Unite: The Singapore track incorporates Gardens by the Bay.

Anime:
-Plastic Memories: Locations inspired by the Supertrees are featured.


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