The Milne Medal is awarded to an individual engineer for excellence in structural design, both in the overall concept and in the attention to detail in their work, and is named in recognition of the late Bob Milne, who served for many years as the Honorary Secretary of the IABSE British Group. This year, we are delighted to award the Milne Medal to Peter Laidler of Structure Workshop.
Peter will give his Milne Medal Lecture “Design is in the Making” on the 12th November 2025 at the IStructE, Bastwick Street, London.
Peter Laidler
Peter founded Structure Workshop in 2004 and since its inception the practice has become known for its creative, low carbon approach to structural engineering. Whether a piece of furniture, or a public building, his work is driven by collaboration and curiosity, viewing engineering not just as problem-solving but as a way to engage with broader cultural and architectural ideas.
Design is in the Making
For Peter, design and making are inseparable. Drawing on projects where craft and material exploration have informed the process, he will demonstrate how this approach leads to solutions that are both technically resolved and rich in character.
Milne Medal Dinner
The lecture will be followed by a dinner at Lantana Shoreditch. All are welcome to discuss the lecture with Peter and other IABSE members.