• Arup unveils innovation legacy booklet, celebrating over 75 years of groundbreaking achievements

    13 August 2024

    Since its establishment in 1946, Arup is dedicated to shaping a better world through innovative and sustainable solutions. Proudly announcing the launch of its innovation legacy booklet, Arup highlights its most significant innovations and contributions over the past 75 years in this comprehensive publication.  

    The booklet is a testament to Arup’s unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of engineering, design, and sustainability. It showcases a wide array of projects and breakthroughs that have not only shaped the industry but also positively impacted communities worldwide.

    Key highlights of Arup’s innovation legacy booklet:

    • Pioneering projects: A detailed look at some of Arup’s most iconic projects, including the Sydney Opera House, the Water Cube in Beijing, and the Stonecutters Bridge in Hong Kong.
    • Technological capabilities: An exploration of how Arup utilised cutting-edge digital tools and technologies in design work
    • Far-reaching impacts: How Arup’s projects have influenced the communities, cities and industries

    The booklet was published by East Asia Arup University, the corporate university that fosters the continuous development of skills and knowledge of its people, ​and drives design and technical excellence.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    The ‘Arup’s continuous innovation legacy’ booklet is now available for download on Arup’s official website.

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