To celebrate Arup’s 30th anniversary in Spain, the Madrid office recently held a commemorative event at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel in Madrid, bringing together the firm’s main partners, clients, and collaborators from the public and private sectors.
Over the past 30 years, Arup in Spain has contributed to more than 1,800 projects that highlight the firm’s commitment to making a positive impact on the built environment. Since the firm’s inception in Spain, the office has grown to more than 300 people.
Ramón Rodríguez, Group Leader of Arup in Spain, welcomed more than 300 attendees to the event and noted the rich history of Arup in Spain, while addressing the challenges and opportunities the firm has dealt with over the past 30 years.
Ramón also reminded the audience of some of Arup's most emblematic projects in the country, such as the firm's first project, the Thyssen Bornemisza National Museum, as well as Madrid Nuevo Norte and the refurbishment of the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel. Ramon also highlighted the firm’s integral roles on national and international landmarks such as La Sagrada Familia and Metropol Parasol.