Arup: Shaping a Better World

Arup is an architectural company composed of engineers, planners, designers, technical specialists and consultants. Arup was established in 1946 with the noble mission of making a positive difference by shaping a better world.

When Arup was founded, it focused on structural engineering. The company made its first significant difference and caught worldwide attention with the structural design of the Sydney Opera House. Then the Centre Pompidou of Paris followed. Since the company’s successes in these projects, Arup has evolved to become a multi-disciplinary organization. One of Arup’s most recent projects was its work on the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which reaffirmed the company’s reputation to deliver innovative and sustainable designs.

Arup has a very unique and unconventional approach to design. The company encourages its multi-talented personnel to look beyond the limitations of their specialization. The company is owned in trust on behalf of its employees. Thus, its staff has developed an independence of spirit, and this is demonstrated in the quality of Arup’s products and in its continuing pursuit for technical excellence.