Arup in Beijing CBD

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lifestyles aswellthecity’s skyline. 24-hour urbanlife.InBeijing’s CBD,we areshapingurban attracts peopletostayandplay, bringingtheCBDwitha a setofnewconcepts-tocreatevibrantcommunitythat planning, wearedeliveringlocallandmarksimbuedwith Marrying ourtechnicalexcellencewithurbandesignand the qualityofurbanlivingandworkingenvironment. construction, wearehelpingredefineBeijing’s skylineand China Zun,thecity’s futuretallestbuildingcurrently under From theworld-famousCCTV NewHeadquarterstowerto Arup isplayinganactiveroleinshapingtheurbanfabric. industrial premisesintoaforestofmoderntowers,and Over thepastdecade,CBDhasgrownfroman in thecity. the CBD.Itisalsohometoamajorityofforeignembassies overseas-funded companiesinBeijinghavetheiroffices More than100Fortune500businessesandover60%ofthe large-scale development. Core Area ofaround305hawhichiscurrentlyunder includes the30haexistingareaandaneastwardexpansion in ChaoyangDistrictontheeastsideofcity, theCBD centre offinance,mediaandbusinessservices.Located Beijing’s CBDisthe city’s largest andmostinternational work, liveandenjoythemselves. attractive andsustainableurbansettingsforpeopleto of Beijing’s CentralBusinessDistrict(CBD),shaping Arup isthedrivingforcebehindtransformation of anancientcity Driving thenewheart On thecover

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Emperor Headquarters performance glazing. engineers helpedrealisetheunitisedcurtainwallsystemswithdark,high two blocksof150mhigh,offering officeandretailspaces. Arup The mixed-usedevelopmentcomprisestwoblocksof90mhighand Beijing IFC realise oneofthemostfastgrowingbusinesshubsinworld. array oficonicstructuresinBeijing’s currentCBD,helpingto Over thepastdecade, Arup hasdesignedanddeliveredawide A decadeinthemaking Fangcaodi Parkview Green Central Park Beijing IFC Prosper Centre Jianguomen OuterStreet Guanghua Road

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©Frank P Palmer the clubhouse. unique designfeaturesincludingthe curvedbuildingenvelopeandthelongspanningrooffor providing luxurylivingandleisure spaces. Arup adoptedanintegratedapproach torealisesome The 440,000m²developmenthasbecame thecenterpieceofCBD’s residentialcommunity, Central Park Phase 2and3. design forPhase1andstructural Arup workedonthestructuralandmechanical a hotel,luxuryapartmentsandretailspace. The 800,000m Fortune Plaza 2 complexincludesofficespace,

Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of 05/2015 the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment and across industry.

We offer a broad range of professional services that combine to make a real difference to our clients and the communities in which we work.

We are truly global. From 92 offices in 40 countries, our 12,000 designers, engineers, planners and consultants deliver innovative projects across the world with creativity and passion.

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