Design
Arup’s global design practice of architects, masterplanners, urban designers, and landscape architects are dedicated to shaping a sustainable built environment. As a team, we work at all levels, from single structures to entire cities, partnering with clients on their most complex projects, at every stage of the project lifecycle.
In an era of rapidly changing expectations, design has never been more important. Our experts are helping clients to explore how their buildings, places and spaces provide value for communities, deliver higher performance, use fewer resources and achieve lower emissions.
Design at Arup takes many forms, but always starts with a human-centric approach that integrates designers, advisors and experts to consider projects from every vantage point. Our work brings together incredible creativity with technical insights and the latest digital tools, to produce buildings, cities and landscapes that are functional, beautiful and ready for the challenges of a changing climate.
Design is our chance to help clients consider the future and align their investments with a detailed vision for a better, more sustainable world.
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Insights
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Timber buildings are gaining appeal – but what are the whole life carbon savings?
How can multi-trade integrated mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MiMEP) design enhance construction?
Did COP28 create a buildings breakthrough?
The obstacles and opportunities of mass timber construction in the US
Experts
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Nille Juul-Sorensen
Nille Juul-Sorensen
Principal
Copenhagen, Denmark
- Global Architecture Leader
- Global Transport Architecture Leader
Nille Juul-Sørensen has been Arup’s Global Architecture Leader since 2014.
Jon Cicconi
Principal
Jon is a Principal and Architecture Practice Leader based in Arup’s New York office.
Jon Cicconi
Principal
New York, USA
- Americas Architecture Leader
- Americas Sports Architecture Leader
- Americas Transport Architecture Leader
- Americas Workplace Architecture Leader
- Americas Science and Industry Architecture Leader
Jon is a Principal and Architecture Practice Leader based in Arup’s New York office.
Malcolm Smith
Principal
Malcolm Smith is Arup’s Australasian Cities Leader and the founding director of Arup London’s Integrated City Planning (ICP) unit, which brings together design, economics and political strategy in complex master planning projects.
Malcolm Smith
Principal
Australia
- Asia Pacific Masterplanning and Urban Design Leader
- Asia Pacific Landscape Architecture Leader
Malcolm Smith is Arup’s Australasian Cities Leader and the founding director of Arup London’s Integrated City Planning (ICP) unit, which brings together design, economics and political strategy in complex master planning projects.
Alejandro Gutierrez
Director
Alejandro is a Director of the Integrated City Planning Teams in London and Milan.
Alejandro Gutierrez
Director
Milan, Italy
- Europe Masterplanning and Urban Design Leader
Alejandro is a Director of the Integrated City Planning Teams in London and Milan.
Arthur Smart
Associate Director
Arthur is an Architect and masterplanner and leads Arup’s Masterplanning and Urban Design team in London – collaborating on and directing projects across the region and internationally.
Arthur Smart
Associate Director
London, UK
- UKIMEA Masterplanning and Urban Design Leader
Arthur is an Architect and masterplanner and leads Arup’s Masterplanning and Urban Design team in London – collaborating on and directing projects across the region and internationally.