Richard Cass
About Richard Cass
Richard Cass is an Associate Principal at Arup and Technical Director at Bonacci Group Pty Ltd, specializing in high-rise building design and complex structural engineering challenges.
Company
Richard Cass is currently an Associate Principal at Arup in Sydney, Australia. He has been with the company since 2019. Arup is a renowned global design and engineering consultancy known for its innovative and sustainable approaches to building design and infrastructure projects. As an Associate Principal, Richard plays a critical role in overseeing complex structural engineering challenges.
Title
Richard Cass holds the position of Associate Principal at Arup and Technical Director at Bonacci Group Pty Ltd. His roles at these companies are a testament to his expertise and leadership in the field of structural engineering, specifically in the design and execution of high-rise buildings and large-scale commercial projects.
Education and Expertise
Richard Cass studied Structural Engineering at the University of Canterbury. He has specialized in the design of high-rise buildings, focusing on complex structural engineering challenges. His education has laid a strong foundation for his career, allowing him to tackle some of the most challenging engineering projects in Australia.
Notable Projects
Richard Cass has contributed to numerous high-profile projects. Among them, the 505 George Street project in Sydney involves a 260m residential tower with a 7-storey basement. He also worked on the Station Precinct project in Rhodes, NSW, which includes five residential towers and an 8-storey basement. His work on the 300 and Sky Tower projects in Brisbane includes two residential towers and a commercial tower. Additionally, he contributed to the Mary Lane hotel project, the Infinity Tower, the Soleil Tower, and the Ribbon project in Sydney.
Structural Engineering Focus
Richard Cass specializes in tackling complex structural engineering challenges, particularly in the design of high-rise buildings. His expertise includes concept design, peer review, and modal and shortening analysis. This focus allows him to contribute effectively to large-scale projects, ensuring structural integrity and innovative design solutions.