MHA Structural Design
Structural Engineers
MHA Structural Design
14-18 Old St, London
# MHA Structural Design
MHA Structural Design is an award-winning structural engineering practice headquartered in London, serving architects, developers and building professionals across the UK and beyond. The firm specialises in delivering innovative structural solutions for residential, commercial and institutional projects of varying complexity and scale.
The practice works primarily in collaboration with architectural teams to translate creative design visions into structurally sound, buildable realities. Their portfolio demonstrates expertise across diverse project types—from bespoke residential work like the Sliding House to large-scale cultural institutions such as the John Morden Centre, which won the prestigious 2023 Stirling Prize. This achievement underscores their commitment to excellence and their ability to contribute meaningfully to award-winning architecture.
What distinguishes MHA is their philosophy centring on five core principles: beauty, economy, sustainability, regeneration and innovation. Rather than treating structural engineering as purely technical, they view it as integral to architectural quality. The firm is known for being unusually responsive and personable—departing from the impersonal consultant stereotype—whilst maintaining rigorous professional standards.
They approach each project with careful consideration of environmental impact and long-term value, reflecting contemporary concerns around sustainability without compromising on aesthetic or economic outcomes. Their ability to handle unusual structural challenges, as evidenced by projects like the Kielder Observatory, demonstrates technical sophistication beyond standard practice.
The firm serves clients seeking structural engineering that enhances rather than constrains architectural ambition, delivered by practitioners who remain genuinely engaged throughout the design and delivery process.
MHA Structural Design is an award-winning structural engineering practice headquartered in London, serving architects, developers and building professionals across the UK and beyond. The firm specialises in delivering innovative structural solutions for residential, commercial and institutional projects of varying complexity and scale.
The practice works primarily in collaboration with architectural teams to translate creative design visions into structurally sound, buildable realities. Their portfolio demonstrates expertise across diverse project types—from bespoke residential work like the Sliding House to large-scale cultural institutions such as the John Morden Centre, which won the prestigious 2023 Stirling Prize. This achievement underscores their commitment to excellence and their ability to contribute meaningfully to award-winning architecture.
What distinguishes MHA is their philosophy centring on five core principles: beauty, economy, sustainability, regeneration and innovation. Rather than treating structural engineering as purely technical, they view it as integral to architectural quality. The firm is known for being unusually responsive and personable—departing from the impersonal consultant stereotype—whilst maintaining rigorous professional standards.
They approach each project with careful consideration of environmental impact and long-term value, reflecting contemporary concerns around sustainability without compromising on aesthetic or economic outcomes. Their ability to handle unusual structural challenges, as evidenced by projects like the Kielder Observatory, demonstrates technical sophistication beyond standard practice.
The firm serves clients seeking structural engineering that enhances rather than constrains architectural ambition, delivered by practitioners who remain genuinely engaged throughout the design and delivery process.
Services offered
Structural design for residential projectsCommercial building structural engineeringInstitutional and cultural facility designSustainability-focused structural solutionsInnovative structural problem-solvingListed building and conservation workProject feasibility and structural appraisal