CH Simple Design Ltd t/a MATTER

Structural Engineering

Christina Hsieh | FIStructE, CEng, MSc
Founding Director, Matter

Core Value Proposition:
Minimising stakeholder risk and maximising project efficiency on complex developments through authoritative technical expertise, global experience, and high-value creative engineering.

Risk Mitigation & Project Certainty: Leveraging 25 years of diverse, international experience across the UK, New Zealand, and Taiwan to proactively manage structural risks and deliver complex projects on time and on budget.

Value Engineering Through Creative Solutions: Specialising in innovative timber, steel, concrete, and masonry designs that unlock architectural challenges, resulting in elegant, cost-effective structural solutions.

Elite Technical Oversight: As a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers (FIStructE)—a rank held by fewer than 1% of female structural engineers globally—Christina brings the highest tier of verified technical scrutiny to every project.

High-Scale Collaboration: A trusted delivery partner for world-renowned architects (such as Foster + Partners and RPBW Architects), managing structural scopes from €600M international cultural landmarks to fast-paced social housing frameworks.

Commercial & Social Value Integration: Directing a unique, female-led business model (over 50% female staff) that serves as an industry showcase for how equity, diversity, and robust commercial delivery work hand-in-hand.