Side view of Fern the Diplodocus in the museum garden. Fern is the world’s first post-tensioned bronze dinosaur. At 25m long, the life-size sculpture is completely freestanding, with no supports beneath its cantilevered neck or tail, a first for a dinosaur display. Awarded for structural ingenuity showcasing the creativity of the profession.
copyright: The Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London, 2025.