Define Engineers is a London-based practice of structural and building envelope engineers. We work at the intersection of structure and façade — where architectural intent, performance, and buildability must be resolved as one. Our experience spans the full spectrum of façade and structural design, from conventional systems to architectural structures, complex geometries, and integrated envelopes, supported by rigorous research and advanced digital tools. Our wide client base allows us to bridge conceptual design ambition with the realities of fabrication, construction, and delivery.
Why Define? Because defining the problem is the engineering.
Our services
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
We offer structural engineering services at any stage of the project development. We engage for commissions on newly built, existing buildings and arts projects. Our in-house experience in working with variety of structural materials combined with our highly analytical approach allows us to detail and engineer any sophisticated structure with confidence, whether that is within or outside the bounds of codes of practice.
FACADE ENGINEERING
Our team has an in-depth expertise in facade engineering and extensive experience in detailed design from concept to completion. As part of the facade service, we offer comprehensive material selection studies which draw on our experience with traditional and advanced facade materials. We complement our technical knowledge with market specific advice on regulations, contractors and available technologies. We have designed and delivered a large variety of projects in the UK and Internationally
COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN & DfMA
We supplement our core skills with our knowledge in computational design and building data management. We employ those skills to tackle some of the more complex design challenges. We have extensive experience in geometry manipulation and as well as in creating tools for engineering design, BIM and DfMA. Through the use of our in-house tools, we have the ability to create project specific computational solutions for a number of different drivers.