Tom Place
About Tom Place
Tom Place is a Senior Structural Engineer at Arup with extensive experience in structural sustainability and embodied carbon calculation.
Current Position at Arup
Tom Place has been serving as a Senior Structural Engineer at Arup since 2014. Based in London, United Kingdom, his role involves leading and managing structural engineering projects with a focus on sustainable design and innovative construction methods.
Past Internships
Tom Place gained significant early career experience through internships. In 2011, he interned at Innovia Films in Cumbria, United Kingdom for 2 months. He further honed his skills in 2013 with a 1-month internship at Davies Maguire + Whitby in London, United Kingdom.
Educational Background
Tom Place holds a Master’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Cambridge, which he completed in 2014. Prior to that, he completed his high school education at The Nelson Thomlinson School from 2003 to 2010. In 2017, he pursued further education in Graphic Design at Ravensbourne, where he completed the 'Graphic Design - An Introduction' course.
Specialist Knowledge and Expertise
Tom Place has developed specialist knowledge in structural sustainability and embodied carbon calculation. He is experienced in using cross-laminated timber and pre-cast DFMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) systems. Additionally, he possesses expertise in CAD and parametric digital design, allowing him to efficiently handle complex structural projects.
Notable Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Tom Place has contributed to several high-profile projects. He led the Euston Area Masterplan with Grimshaw Architects and the Sky Pavilion with Atkins Architects. He also worked on the Chelsea Barracks Phase 4 project with Eric Parry Architects, the Equinix LD7 project with Scott Brownrigg Architects, and participated in the London Design Biennale 2016 with the Forecast project by Barber & Osgerby. Additionally, he worked on the residential basement extension project at Ancaster House with MSMR Architects and the Springfield University Hospital project with C.F. Møller. His work earned him recognition, being a runner-up at the BCO NextGen Competition in 2017.