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Architecture

We design buildings and places that are purposeful, simple, efficient and beautiful

We design buildings and places that are purposeful, simple, efficient and beautiful

As a global practice of over 300 architects at the heart of Arup, we harness imagination, technical rigour, and deep experience to create innovative and remarkable outcomes for our clients.

Architecture is about creating the world we want to live in. We draw on diverse voices, applying an integrated approach to help our clients with their greatest challenges ” Nille Juul Sorensen Nille Juul-Sørensen Global Architecture Leader

Great architecture always starts with people. It’s something that’s guided us for more than 50 years, based on our ethos of ‘Total Architecture’ to shape a better world through buildings, places and spaces that enhance the human experience.

We believe in embracing development that’s regenerative, on projects that leave the world a better, more resilient place. Our approach prioritises design that is purposeful, simple, efficient and beautiful. These four priorities help us to shape all kinds of buildings, from stadiums to bridges to metro stations or work places. Whatever the project, our design is fundamentally informed by a commitment to the experience of people, community needs and sustainable development principles.

Our areas of architecture expertise

From lead design to technical specialist architecture, we have expertise in a wide range of sectors and design across all scales and types. Our teams help clients create exhilarating sporting venues, bring greener futures to commercial developments, connect communities through more intuitive and efficient transport systems, and deliver cutting edge scientific and industrial facilities.

Transport

Transport


Our teams design rail stations and transport infrastructure with a cost-effective balance of elegance and function, bringing human-centred design principles together with deep understanding of the role rail plays in the life of towns and cities.

Discover our rail architecture services

Property

Property


We draw from our diverse range of strategic, technical, environmental and operational design expertise to create beautiful, sustainable buildings that deliver long-term value for their owners and the best experience for the people that use them.

Learn more about our commercial & workplace architecture services 

Sports architecture

Sports architecture


Our teams design and deliver major sports venues throughout the world. From lead architecture to advisory services, clients utilise our full-service expertise to deliver iconic venues ranging from specialist bowl and sports venue architecture, through numerous specialist engineering disciplines to the design of the field of play itself.

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Science and industry

Science, technology and industry


We design of some of the most technically demanding buildings from laboratories to data centres that power our world. We promote solutions that deliver better performance from every angle to help our clients create buildings that are efficient with resources, affordable to build and operate, and delightful to inhabit.

Learn more about our science, industry and technology architecture services

Our work

We help our clients realise their ambitions through architecture that starts with people, their experiences and their environments, applying our integrated expertise and the most advanced digital tools to unlock the potential in every project. Together with our urban designers and landscape experts, we work on every kind of project, from designing new public realms to bold urban greening schemes, from commercial buildings to much-loved cultural facilities.

Designing cities for women

Our new report 'Cities Alive: Designing cities that work for women' explores how we can create more equitable spaces.

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Our new report 'Cities Alive: Designing cities that work for women' explores how we can create more equitable spaces.

Read the report

Latest architecture perspectives

New thinking for more sustainable building design


People

Meet our people