Sustainable and culturally significant Maine contact station wins global structural award 

Atelier One’s design for Tekαkαpimək Contact Station honoured for its harmony with nature 

[14 November 2025] — Today, the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) announced the winners of the Structural Awards 2025, a global celebration of the most remarkable achievements in structural engineering. 

Tekαkαpimək Contact Station in Maine has won a prestigious 2025 Structural Award, with Atelier One recognised for their work. 

This off-grid timber visitor centre in Maine’s Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument draws from indigenous Wabanaki knowledge and uses local materials throughout. Built with community collaboration, the structure blends furniture, architecture and climate response into a cohesive, regenerative public space.

Judges celebrated the project for placing indigenous knowledge, local materials and community leadership at the heart of structural design. They praised the team for staying true to a clear regenerative vision, resulting in a structure shaped by social purpose and environmental care.

10 other projects from the 34 strong shortlist were also recognised for their significant contributions to structural engineering, showcasing specific excellence, including innovation and social impact. High levels of sustainability where also regarded as a standout criterion, celebrating those projects which demonstrated the integration of environmentally friendly solutions, with a particular focus on reducing embodied carbon in construction.

The winning firms represent some of the best-known names and emerging players in global structural engineering, comprising the likes of: Curtins, Aurecon and GHD Joint Venture (AGJV), Structure Workshop, Latéral, Fast + Epp Structural Engineers, schlaich bergermann partner (sbp), Arcplus Institute of Shanghai Architectural Design & Research Co., Ltd, Atelier One, Arup, Webb Yates Engineers and R.V. Anderson Associates.

This diverse mix not only showcases a wide variety of exceptional contributions to the field, but also how rich and vibrant the world’s structural engineering community is.

Professor John Orr, chair of the judging panel and chartered member of the IStructE, commented on this year’s winners: “Yet again, this year’s awards recognised a wealth of other inspiring projects, all characterised by their intelligent use of materials, circular design principles, and low-carbon construction. Our judging framework, focused on key attributes, highlights how structural engineers are driving innovation towards a safer, more sustainable built environment.”

The winners were announced on 14 November 2025 during the awards ceremony in London.

A full list of winners and project highlights can be found here.



source https://zweiglist.com/sustainable-and-culturally-significant-maine-contact-station-wins-global-structural-award/

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