Arup Arup

Arup - Definition

Arup is a worldwide engineering and design company. As of 2004, it has over 7000 employees in about 80 offices in 24 countries, and an annual turnover of over US$700m.

It was founded by Sir Ove Arup in 1946, and is best known for its cutting-edge engineering design work, working in every area of the built environment. Projects it has contributed to include the Sydney Opera House, the Pompidou Centre and the London Millennium Bridge. There is a library of the firm's works which is accessible to the public.

The firm was formerly known as Ove Arup & Partners.

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