Ben Allwood, project engineer at Max Fordham
Considered engineering for low-energy buildings.
We bring mechanical, electrical and environmental design together to create comfortable, low-energy buildings. Working closely with architects and clients, we develop services that complement the architecture, with particular care for the character and constraints of existing buildings.
Ben Allwood founded the practice in 2022 after 16 years at Max Fordham, where he was a Partner and Principal Engineer. He leads each project, combining careful engineering with clear advice and a practical understanding of construction.
Selected Projects
From a medieval farmhouse to Tate St Ives.
Tate St Ives
Jamie Fobert Architects
Daylit gallery extension. Project engineer, leading the engineering team.
At Max FordhamCompleted 2017RIBA Stirling Prize Shortlist, 2018
Nevill Holt Opera
Witherford Watson Mann
Opera house within a listed building. Led the engineering team.
At Max FordhamCompleted 2018RIBA Stirling Prize Shortlist, 2019
St Paul’s School
Walters & Cohen
Masterplan and teaching building. Led the engineering for the energy centre relocation and phased construction on a constrained site.
At Max FordhamCompleted 2020Project Value £50m+
Little Coltstaple Farm
Residential · Heritage
Retrofit of a medieval farmhouse.
2023Project Value c. £1m
John Street
Hugh Cullum Architects
Refurbishment of a listed Georgian townhouse.
ResidentialHeritage Refurbishment
Cliftonville Cultural Space
Witherford Watson Mann
Retrofit for an arts centre and community space.
CulturalProject Value c. £1.5m
Contact
Ben Allwood BSc MInstPLondon