Structural Engineering Consultancy
Engineering precision,
built to perform
Agile, efficient, and innovative structural solutions tailored to your project's needs.
About Us
Engineering excellence, delivered with agility
Three16 was established to deliver agile, efficient, and innovative engineering solutions tailored to our clients' needs. Leveraging industry-leading expertise in computational and structural design, we provide comprehensive support and documentation throughout the building design journey.
Our team has extensive experience working with multi-disciplinary design consultancies, from boutique practices to large-scale firms. This background gives us a deep understanding of the collaborative processes and complexities involved in successful project delivery.
Partnering with Three16 means you receive solutions grounded in best practice, ensuring efficient, robust, and high-quality outcomes for every project.
Lewis Grive
Director, Structural Engineer
As a founding director of three16, Lewis is a highly skilled structural engineer with a passion for innovative and efficient building solutions. With extensive experience across diverse projects, Lewis brings a wealth of technical expertise and a collaborative approach to every design challenge. He excels in translating complex architectural concepts into robust, buildable structures, always prioritising safety, sustainability, and client needs.
Richard Whitfield
Director, Structural Engineer & Computational Design Lead
As a founding director of three16, Richard is an accomplished computational design specialist renowned for his creative problem-solving and technical prowess. His expertise spans advanced digital modelling, automation, and parametric design, enabling innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in the built environment. Richard's collaborative mindset and commitment to integrating technology seamlessly with architectural vision ensures efficient, cutting-edge outcomes for clients.
What We Do
Expertise across the full structural spectrum
From concept through to construction, we deliver specialist engineering across these core disciplines.
Modular Construction
Off-site, prefabricated, and DfMA solutions for faster, leaner project delivery.
Advanced Modelling
Computational design, parametric workflows, and BIM integration for complex projects.
Structural Steel
All scales from light framing to heavy industrial — connections, fabrication-ready detailing.
Freeform Geometry
Complex architectural forms, geometry rationalisation, and buildability consulting.
Reinforced & Post-Tensioned Concrete
Slabs, frames, and PT design for efficient, high-performance concrete structures.
Timber Structures
Mass timber, CLT, and glulam engineering for sustainable building solutions.
Architectural High-End Structures
Bespoke, exposed structure and feature elements that push creative boundaries.
Sustainable Design & Carbon Reduction
Embodied carbon analysis, material efficiency, and low-impact structural strategies.
Get in Touch
Let's discuss your next project
Whether you're in the early stages of design or need specialist structural input, we'd love to hear from you.