Structural engineer Hanif Kara receives the 2024 Soane Medal
Archinect
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The 2024 Soane Medal has been awarded to Hanif Kara, the British structural engineer and founder of the London-based firm AKT II.
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News: Structural engineer Hanif Kara receives the 2024 Soane Medal
Bustler
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The 2024 Soane Medal has been awarded to Hanif Kara, the British structural engineer and founder of the London-based firm AKT II. Read the full post on Bustler
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Es Devlin awarded CBE in Queen's New Years honours
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