SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach – September 11, 2023 – Arup commemorated the relocation of its Shanghai office last week with an open house at the new Xujiahui Center premises, located in the heart of Shanghai’s CBD. More than 150 customers and partners joined the celebration, gaining an exclusive insight into Arup’s innovative approaches and cutting-edge technologies to drive sustainable development in China.
“As we proudly open our new Shanghai office, we renew our unwavering commitment to China and its economy. For 40 years, we have been transforming the Chinese urban landscape while benefiting from its rapid growth. As China embarks on a new chapter of urbanization, we are committed to leveraging our overseas experience and accumulated local know-how to support China’s “double carbon” ambition.”
– Andy Lee, East Asia Region President, Arup
The evening featured inspiring discussions on sustainability, including topics such as low carbon planning, climate risk assessment and resilience strategies, and the decarbonisation of buildings. The highlight was the premiere of
Abundance, a short fiction film produced by Arup that explores nature-based solutions and inspires designers to imagine our collective regenerative future. Guests also had the opportunity to discover the smart construction platform incubated by Arup, Neuron and the Total Digital Design tool.
Over the past four decades, Arup has grown alongside China’s urban development, delivering iconic buildings, strategic infrastructure and visionary urban planning that resonate with the local context and evolving needs. Today, we unite our global expertise with China’s call for high-quality sustainable development, helping our clients decarbonize their assets through the transformative power of digital technology, towards a carbon-neutral future..
“Over the years, Arup has left an indelible mark on the Shanghai skyline. Today, we are proud to move into this Arup-designed landmark. We will continue to explore innovative solutions and collaborate with local customers and partners to shape a green and prosperous future for Shanghai and beyond.“
– Penny Cheung, Head of Mainland China and Shanghai Office, Arup
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