{"id":26503,"date":"2025-05-15T08:17:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T08:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/?p=26503"},"modified":"2025-06-04T16:46:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T16:46:26","slug":"eckersley-ocallaghan-at-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/fr\/eckersley-ocallaghan-at-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Eckersley O\u2019Callaghan at 20: A Look Back with Brian and James"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Website-Image-1-TEST-1024x722.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Website-Image-1-TEST-1024x722.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Website-Image-1-TEST-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Website-Image-1-TEST-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Website-Image-1-TEST.jpg 1234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>As we mark two decades of Eckersley O\u2019Callaghan, we\u2019re celebrating more than just a milestone. We\u2019re reflecting on the journey that\u2019s brought us here, one that began not with a fixed blueprint for success, but with a shared curiosity about how engineering could serve design in more meaningful ways.<br><br>The video below, featuring co-founders <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/about-us\/our-team\/brian-eckersley\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/about-us\/our-team\/brian-eckersley\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brian Eckersley<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/about-us\/our-team\/james-oacallaghan\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/about-us\/our-team\/james-oacallaghan\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">James O\u2019Callaghan<\/a><\/strong>, offers a personal look back at the ideas and moments that have shaped our practice. From our earliest days working on the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/apple-fifth-avenue-445\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/apple-fifth-avenue-445\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Fifth Avenue Cube<\/a><\/strong> to pioneering timber-hybrid towers and restoring modernist landmarks, theirs is a conversation rooted in purpose, ambition and problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Marking Two Decades of Engineering with Eckersley O&#039;Callaghan\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ny5huJJBblY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><br>In many ways, our growth has mirrored the evolution of the built environment itself. A shift towards global collaboration, circular design and a deeper commitment to climate resilience. While iconic projects like the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/steve-jobs-theater-293\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/steve-jobs-theater-293\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steve Jobs Theater<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/apple-zorlu-86\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/apple-zorlu-86\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Zorlu<\/a><\/strong> in Istanbul and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/apple-fifth-avenue-445\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/apple-fifth-avenue-445\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>Apple\u2019s Fifth Avenue<\/strong><\/a> store helped define our global reputation, they also laid the foundation for our future. While our early collaboration with Apple gave us a global platform, it also required us to scale quickly and operate internationally from the outset. This experience helped define our ability to stay agile and maintain close involvement in our projects, regardless of location, something that remains central to our approach today.<br><br>Expanding into facade engineering in 2011 was another key turning point. It opened new doors and deepened our ability to deliver holistic solutions. From restoring the Jean Prouv\u00e9 1970\u2019s modernist <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/unesco-430\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/unesco-430\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UNESCO HQ<\/a><\/strong> facade in Paris with the sensitivity of a heritage project to delivering high-performance structural and envelope solutions at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/london-south-bank-university-416\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/london-south-bank-university-416\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London South Bank University<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/keble-college-h-b-allen-centre-158\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/keble-college-h-b-allen-centre-158\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keble College<\/a><\/strong> in Oxford, we\u2019ve remained focused on marrying technical rigour with design intent.<br><br>And our investment in timber speaks to a long-term belief in its potential. With <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/vitsoe-hq\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/vitsoe-hq\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vits\u0153<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/the-black-and-white-building-424\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/the-black-and-white-building-424\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Black &amp; White Building<\/a><\/strong>, and now the 45-storey<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/atlassian-central-420\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/atlassian-central-420\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atlassian Central<\/a><\/strong> in Sydney, we\u2019re showing what\u2019s possible when materials are used thoughtfully and with courage. That same city has also given us the chance to work on the new <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/sydney-harbour-bridge-cycleway\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/projects\/sydney-harbour-bridge-cycleway\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway<\/a><\/strong>, another project that blends structural clarity with public impact.<br><br>Through it all, we\u2019ve remained agile. Our ten global offices were never the product of a top-down strategy. They emerged from trusted relationships, talented people and shared ambition. Each is led by local experts, supported by our global network, and bound by a consistent culture where leadership stays close to the work and technical excellence is always grounded in collaboration.<br><br>That culture has helped us grow to over 160 people across the world, representing more than 30 nationalities. Our focus on sustainability and digital innovation has only strengthened, with investment in tools and technologies that help us optimise designs and make smarter, low-carbon decisions. But for all the progress we\u2019ve made, our success still comes down to people, curious minds with a passion for making buildings better.<br><br>As James and Brian reflect in the video, the next 20 years will demand even more from engineers. More ingenuity, more adaptability and more clarity in communication. But the core of what makes EOC unique hasn\u2019t changed: a commitment to thoughtful design, deep technical insight and a shared belief in the power of great engineering to shape a better, more resilient world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20-years-Website-Large-images2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26613\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20-years-Website-Large-images-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26619\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we mark two decades of Eckersley O\u2019Callaghan, we\u2019re celebrating more than just a milestone. We\u2019re reflecting on the journey that\u2019s brought us here, one that began not with a fixed blueprint for success, but with a shared curiosity about how engineering could serve design in more meaningful ways. The video below, featuring co-founders Brian &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/fr\/eckersley-ocallaghan-at-20\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":26516,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26503","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26503","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26503"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26503\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26622,"href":"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26503\/revisions\/26622"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26516"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26503"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26503"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eocengineers.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26503"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}