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MasterSeries - Proud Sponsors of the IStructE NI Annual Dinner 2024: Celebrating Innovation and Heritage
On 25 October 2024, the prestigious Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) Northern Ireland Annual Dinner will take place at the iconic Titanic Hotel, Belfast. MasterSeries is proud to be the sole sponsor of this highly anticipated event, celebrating structural engineering excellence. The evening promises to be an unforgettable gathering, hosted by BBC’s Karen Patterson and featuring entertainment from renowned comedian Neil Delamere.
Titanic Hotel, Belfast (Albert Fry Associates)
It is especially fitting that MasterSeries plays a key role in this event, given its deep ties to the venue itself. MasterSeries software was instrumental in the design of the historic Titanic Hotel, specifically in the conservation and adaptation of the Harland & Wolff Drawing Offices and Headquarters.
The Harland & Wolff Drawing Offices and Headquarters, now home to the Titanic Hotel, is steeped in history. Albert Fry contributed to the design of this Grade B+ listed building, and the restoration of this iconic space was a sensitive blend of old and new, adhering to conservation best practices.

One of the most significant structural elements, the drawing office trusses, held historic importance and were meticulously analysed using MasterSeries' MasterFrame. This ensured both preservation and safety while supporting the modern adaptations, such as new steel and glass pavilions, a structural timber top storey, and the striking five-storey extension, utilising MasterFrame and the Finite Element Analysis capabilities.

Titanic Signature Building (RPS Group)
Additionally, the award-winning Titanic Signature Building, another remarkable project designed using MasterSeries, demonstrates the software's ability to handle complex structural challenges. This project, undertaken by RPS Group, involved the creation of a steel-framed superstructure with composite concrete floors and beams. It required the use of bespoke steel columns and intricate designs that met the building’s unique geometry and stability requirements. With MasterSeries at its core, the Signature Building has become a multi-award-winning architectural masterpiece.

At MasterSeries, we continue to develop cutting-edge solutions, from multi-material design tools to Lean Design and LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) features, ensuring that our software meets the evolving needs of structural engineers worldwide.
Join us at the IStructE NI Annual Dinner, where we will celebrate the incredible achievements of the structural engineering community and the vital role innovative software like MasterSeries plays in shaping the future of the built environment.
We look forward to seeing you at this event and raising a toast to the future of engineering!
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