Patrick McCafferty

Patrick McCafferty is a Lecturer in Architecture at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design and an Associate Principal at Arup, an international design firm. He holds degrees in structural engineering from Cornell University and has extensive experience in structural engineering design and project management across global projects. His work focuses on innovative, architecturally expressive structures, including museums, performance venues, airports, stadia, high-rises, bridges, and sculptures.

Education:

• Bachelor's/Master's in Structural Engineering, Cornell University

Research Interests: McCafferty specializes in the integration of structural engineering with architectural vision, emphasizing functional yet aesthetically impactful designs. His projects span diverse typologies, from cultural landmarks like the New Acropolis Museum (Athens) to large-scale infrastructure such as the Marina Bay Sands Resort (Singapore).

Awards:

• Recognized as one of the top 40-under-40 engineers in the US by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine.

Advising/Grants: Advised Cornell University’s Department of Civil Engineering and served on academic faculties at MIT. Active in architectural juries at institutions like Harvard, MIT, and Oxford Brookes University. Leads Arup’s Boston structural engineering practice, overseeing projects such as the Alamo Museum and Raffles City Chongqing.

Labs/Teams: Directs structural engineering efforts at Arup’s Boston office, collaborating with firms like Safdie Architects and Machado Silvetti on visionary projects worldwide.