Rick Titulaer
About Rick Titulaer
Rick Titulaer is a Senior Structural Engineer and Computational Designer at Arup, with a background in architecture and civil engineering.
Current Role at Arup
Rick Titulaer currently serves as a Senior Structural Engineer and Computational Designer at Arup. He has been in this role since 2022, based in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, the Netherlands. In this position, he combines his expertise in structural engineering with computational design to develop innovative and efficient solutions for various projects.
Previous Experience at Arup
Rick Titulaer has amassed extensive experience at Arup over the years. From 2019 to 2020, he worked as a Structural Engineer and Computational Engineer in Madrid, Spain. Prior to this, he served as a Structural Engineer and Computational Engineer in Amsterdam from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, he began his career at Arup as a Graduate Structural Engineer from 2016 to 2018 in Amsterdam.
Educational Background
Rick Titulaer holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Architecture Building and Planning - Structural Design - Applied Mechanics, achieved Cum Laude from Technische Universiteit Eindhoven in 2016. He also studied Civiele Techniek (Civil Engineering) at Kungliga tekniska högskolan in 2015. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Architecture and Construction Engineering at Technische Universiteit Eindhoven in 2013.
Technical Expertise and Projects
Rick Titulaer has applied parametric design techniques to optimize the structural design of slender freestanding exhibition walls for the STEDELIJK BASE project. He has also utilized multi-objective parametric optimization to transform abandoned areas into peaceful urban oases. Additionally, he has engineered a contemplative lighting art installation in Amsterdam's oldest building and worked on the structural design of residential towers in the Netherlands. He also contributed to the design of the Mediavaert (DPG) timber hybrid office building and has experience with two confidential stadium projects.
Academic Achievements
Rick Titulaer completed a master thesis on the coupled thermomechanical behavior of steel elements in fire conditions, achieving Cum Laude. His academic journey showcases his dedication to understanding complex structural engineering challenges and developing innovative solutions.