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Arup is a multinational professional services firm that provides engineering, design, planning, and consulting services for the built environment. It was founded in London in 1946 by Sir Ove Arup and has since expanded to have offices and projects worldwide. Arup’s areas of expertise include structural engineering, acoustics, energy consulting, sustainability, urban planning, and more. The company has worked on various projects, from iconic structures such as the Sydney Opera House and the Beijing National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) to complex transportation systems, environmental strategies, and community development initiatives.
A former cement plant on Shanghai’s West Bund is being transformed into a compact cultural and leisure district. The project retains the industrial shells as primary spatial figures, threads the…
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Situated along the Yellow Sea in Yantai’s Yeda Development Zone, the Sun Tower by OPEN Architecture emerges as a contemporary monument that bridges cosmological history and architectural form. The design…
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The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, completed in 2001 by Rafael Viñoly Architects, is a defining moment in the evolution of Philadelphia’s cultural infrastructure. Located along the Avenue of…
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In Milan’s Porta Nuova district, two verdant towers rise above the skyline—not as symbols of sustainability, but as living systems of architectural and ecological integration. Stefano Boeri Architetti designed the…
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Towering over West London’s skyline, Trellick Tower is one of the most iconic examples of Brutalist architecture, embodying both the ambition and controversy of post-war high-rise housing. Designed by Ernő…
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The Neue National Gallery in Berlin, completed in 1968, culminates Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s lifelong pursuit of spatial purity and material refinement. Commissioned as part of post-war Germany’s efforts…
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The Olympic Velodrome and Swimming Pool in Berlin, designed by Dominique Perrault, highlights the transformative power of architecture in shaping urban identity. Conceived amidst Germany’s reunification, the project responded to…
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The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) bridges cultural heritage with contemporary architecture. Situated on Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C., this monumental building narrates centuries of…
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The restoration of Battersea Power Station from an abandoned industrial site to a mixed-use development highlights WilkinsonEyre’s architectural ingenuity and dedication to heritage preservation. Known for its distinctive chimneys and…
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In New York City, where urban density is paired with iconic green spaces, Little Island is a unique addition to the city’s landscape. Created by Heatherwick Studio in partnership with…
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Since the 1920s, Cape Town’s iconic grain silo has served as a functional industrial landmark, storing and grading corn across South Africa. After its decommissioning in the 1990s, the Victoria…
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Opened in 2015, The Broad, located on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles, was founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad. In a city known for its cultural diversity and…
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The HSBC Main Building in Hong Kong is an example of architectural ambition and innovation during a critical period in the city’s history. Completed in 1986, the building was conceived…
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The National Stadium, famously known as the “Bird’s Nest,” is one of the most iconic architectural works of the 21st century. Designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, it…
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