Fern the Diplodocus at London’s Natural History Museum is on the shortlist of the Institution of Structural Engineers 2025 Structural Awards, celebrating global projects that demonstrate exceptional innovation, sustainability and social impact
Core attributes
Entries were evaluated against four core attributes: Planet (environmental impact), People (social value), Process (technical innovation) and Profession (collaboration and advocacy).
For the 2025 awards, the shortlist has been presented under themes such as arts structures, bridges, infrastructure, structure at scale, engineered timber, and reuse, retrofit and remediation – reflecting the evolving landscape of structural engineering.
Precision
Fern the Diplodocus is a bronze sculptural installation combining art with structural precision. The UK features strongly in the global shortlist which includes Everton Stadium and its advanced precast concrete system, the Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete remediation programme at West Yorkshire’s Airedale General Hospital, and London’s Paradise development, “transforming historic structures for contemporary use.”
Iconic
Past winners of the awards include iconic structures such as the Sydney Opera House, the Pompidou Centre and the Severn Bridge. This year’s winners will be announced at the IStructE Structural Awards ceremony on 14 November 2025 at The Brewery, London.
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