Adam Dominik Pekala

I am an ambitious entrepreneur, engineer and leader. After many years of design and leadership practice gained on world-class projects, I decided to pursue a career of my own and start a business in the AEC industry.

I truly care about people and relationships, both in my professional and personal life. Working for great clients towards a common goal, collaborating with visionary architects and solving pressing challenges with like-minded consultants is what drives me on a daily basis. I believe the industry and environment need sustainable businesses now more than ever. It is with these principles in mind that I am currently building my consultancy and modular construction businesses.

My educational background from three world-class universities is combined with more than seven years of practical design experience. The projects I worked on can be found on three continents and some of them are listed below.

Selected Projects & Achievements

  • European Spallation Source (ESS) - Lund, Sweden

    European Spallation Source (ESS) - Lund, Sweden

    ESS is a 2.4B EUR research facility based around world’s most powerful neutron source. When working at Buro Happold, I was a project manager responsible for the Steel Roof Structure. The task involved leading the design team and coordination, internal project organisation as well as resolving challenges of this unique development.

    Photo: © Roger Eriksson, ESS

  • Bodil Eskesen Centret - Glostrup, Denmark

    Bodil Eskesen Centret - Glostrup, Denmark

    Bodil Eskesen Centret is an extension to the existing Glostrup Hospital, providing 125 beds over 25.000m2. When working at Buro Happold, I was responsible for creating the initial Revit structural model, sizing precast concrete and steel elements, as well as reviewing technical documentation before submissions.

    Rendering: © Rigshospitalet.dk | AART | Nordic

  • Vltava Philharmonic Hall | Henning Larsen

    Vltava Philharmonic Hall - Competition

    Presented project was one of the entries for a competition for a new philharmonic in Prague. When working at Buro Happold we collaborated closely with Henning Larsen Architects & CMC to develop an iconic yet environmentally efficient structure. We utilised concrete and steel for the acoustic boxes and mass timber to enclose the outer facade and roof.

    Rendering: © Henning Larsen | Kvant

  • Die Mimick der Tethys | Julius von Bismarck | André Morin

    Die Mimick der Tethys - Art Installation

    This art installation by Julius von Bismarck is utilising a sea navigation buoy suspended on a series of cables and motor winches. When working at Buro Happold I had the chance to design a supporting structure for “Morgen ist die Frage” - an exhibition at Berghein in Berlin. Due to photo ban in Berghein, the reference photo comes from Palais de Tokyo in Paris.

    Photo: © André Morin at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France

  • © Foreningen af Rådgivende Ingeniører, FRI

    Årets Unge FRI Rådgiver 2020 - Runner-up

    In 2020 my competence, commitment and drive for innovative solutions resulted in my shortlisting to the final five at the Young Consultant of the Year award by FRI. I received praise for my sense of collaboration, responsible project management, a solution-oriented mindset as well as creating an exemplary client-consultant relationship.

    Photo: © Foreningen af Rådgivende Ingeniører, FRI

  • AEC Global Teamwork - Adam Pekala Presentation

    AEC Global Teamwork - Stanford University, USA

    Following my graduation from the AEC Global Teamwork programme at Stanford, in 2018 I returned to the course as an industry mentor. In line with my belief or giving forward, with Buro Happold I have initiated a ‘Technology Challenge’, which students are addressing throughout their projects. I am continuously involved in the course as a mentor.

    Photo: © Renate Fruchter