Hanif Kara is a London-based structural engineer and Professor of Architectural Technology at Harvard GSD.
Since co-founding Adams Kara Taylor (now AKT II), his particular ‘design-led’ approach and interest in innovative forms, material uses and complex analysis methods have allowed him to work on unique, award-winning projects with leading designers. The practice has won over 300 design awards.
David Taylor catches up with AKTII’s Hanif Kara to talk through the ‘secret’ of being the engineer on four different Stirling Prize winners, including the latest, The Town House with Grafton Architect...