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Bringing stories to life
Arup is a leading theatre and venue design and advisory practice, and the creative team behind the design of many of the world’s most beloved cultural places. We are artists, designers and architects, performers, conductors, engineers and consultants, and creative partners on projects of every kind and scale.
Our venue design work encompasses all forms of arts, culture and entertainment – theatre, art, dance, film, recording and broadcast, sports and much more – including new buildings, refurbishments, temporary venues, adaptation, and innovative conversions. Our team brings hands-on experience in facility operators and production management, as well as ongoing work as creative sound, light and multimedia designers in the field. We recognise that today’s venues must work seamlessly across the physical and digital worlds, supporting artistic creativity, equitable access and operational sustainability.
“Our practice brings industry defining expertise, global cultural sensitivity and a deep belief in the importance of culture to our communities on every project ”
Tateo Nakajima FRSA FIOA Arup Fellow
We take a people-centric, highly sensorial approach to every one of our designs. Every venue is a unique integration of form, space, texture, sound, vision, and light. In performance spaces, this must allow artists to showcase every element of their talent in the most affecting ways. For visitors, an optimum experience is paramount, from their initial digital interactions at home, through their journey to the place, and in and out of the venues, ideally bought together in a way that creates delight and wonder.
Venues have functions beyond performances. Any design must consider core requirements of both the planning and operational process and encompass a range of issues, including functionality, flexibility, logistics, sustainability, and adaptability to a changing world. With Arup you get to work with one collaborative team of arts, culture and entertainment experts across acoustics, audio-visual, lighting, experience design, digital infrastructure and operations, with a highly collaborative mindset.
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