Architecture: advanced manufacturing and energy
For the manufacturing sector, every asset must function like an efficient machine.
Before design begins, we help our industrial and energy clients to assess their operational needs and identify optimal business models and technical solutions to meet their objectives. Our architectural approach prioritises the following concepts:
- ‘Form-follows-flow’: where the manufacturing process and detailed site parameters drive the most optimal design.
- ‘The Human Factor(y)’: we want to create great places to work, to attract, develop and retain talent.
- ‘Smart and Green’: low energy use, low environmental impacts and technologically enabled facilities are the future.
Many manufacturers are working to become more sustainable, to decarbonise and in some cases, to embed circular economy models (recycle–reuse). New technologies and artificial intelligence are reshaping the workforce, changing relationships across the supply chain and manufacturing process. Our architects respond to these converging trends in their design approach, ensuring clients can invest for long-term value and productivity.
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Science and industry architecture
Arup’s architects design of some of the world’s most technically demanding buildings, from research laboratories and clean rooms, to data centres and high-tech factories. Our goal is to help clients develop high performance buildings that are efficient users of resources, affordable to build and operate, and delightful to work in.
