DP Squared: Twenty Years

by Hamish Champ, Darren Paine, Deborah Paine

The (DP)2 20th Anniversary monograph tells the story of Debs and Darren Paine, two young, talented British engineers who embarked on their respective career paths, fell in love, achieved international industry acclaim—and ultimately designed the tallest structures outside of London in the UK. Along the way, the Paines realized that forming their own structural engineering firm, based out of their home in Manchester, England, offered a path of independence that would empower them to honor their commitment to family, music, wellness, and sustainability as much as their clients. The book takes the reader through the couples’ unique journey, from the joyful births of their children and the hardships and uncertainties of forging a small business in a highly competitive industry, through the stories behind some of the creative and technically challenging projects that launched them to success—and finally to their merger with the US-based global engineering firm, DeSimone Consulting Engineering in 2023. This enchanting true tale of two seemingly ordinary people who scaled extraordinary heights, is one of love for family—and professional excellence.

169 pages, Paperback

Published January 18, 2025