This project focused on redesigning Hill 16—the only remaining standing terrace in Croke Park—into an all‑seated structure that meets modern safety standards while preserving its cultural and historical significance.

Our task was to propose an engineering solution that balances safety, culture, sustainability, and community impact.

My Contribution to the Engineering Proposal

Within the engineering team, I contributed to:

• Researching the cultural and historical background of Hill 16

• Analysing safety requirements from FIFA/UEFA

• Designing seating layout, slope, and sightline considerations

• Evaluating environmental and community impacts
• Drafting parts of the blueprint and technical explanation

This allowed me to apply engineering thinking to a real-world scenario involving structural design, cultural sensitivity, and urban constraints.

Poster Creation (Group Work)

Our group also created a professional academic poster titled:

“Reimagining Hill 16: An Engineering Blueprint for an All-Seated Future”

The poster included:

• Introduction explaining the cultural importance of Hill 16

• Design Objectives (Safety, Cultural Preservation, Sustainability, Community Considerations)

• Possible Negative Impacts and Solutions

• Conclusion summarising the balanced engineering approach

• Visual elements such as stadium images, seating diagrams, and a QR code for references

This poster helped us present complex engineering ideas in a clear, visual, and accessible way.

Pair Presentation Experience

After completing the poster, we delivered a two‑person presentation explaining our design decisions. During the presentation, I was responsible for:

• Introducing the historical and cultural context

• Explaining the safety and structural design objectives

• Discussing community and environmental considerations

• Responding to questions about feasibility and cultural sensitivity

Through this experience, I improved my:

• Public speaking skills
• Technical communication

• Ability to explain engineering concepts clearly

• Confidence in presenting visual materials

Working with a partner also strengthened my teamwork and coordination skills, as we had to divide content logically and rehearse our timing and transitions.

Skills Gained

This project helped me develop:

• Engineering design and problem‑solving

• Visual communication through poster creation

• Academic and technical presentation skills

• Collaboration and project management

• Awareness of cultural and environmental factors in engineering

Final Reflection

Overall, the Hill 16 project was a valuable learning experience that combined engineering analysis, visual design, and oral communication. It taught me how to approach a complex real‑world problem from multiple perspectives and how to present a professional engineering proposal in both written and spoken formats.