Arup is an in independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services.
The firm was founded in 1946 and collaborates with building designers to help create buildings that meet all required safety standards. The company has worked on the Sydney Opera House and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
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