The establishment of the office in downtown LA is designed to strengthen Arup’s relationships with the agencies, institutions and clients that are developing Southern California’s infrastructure and built environment.
Zago Architecture has collaborated with Arup on the design of the 2,500 sq ft office space at 811 Wilshire Boulevard. The design provides staff with flexible work stations and large open spaces for client meetings and workshops.
"Our Los Angeles client base has seen a steady and sustainable growth in recent years,” said Jon Phillips, managing principal of Arup’s Los Angeles practice. “The acquisition of additional office space will allow us to more effectively and efficiently serve our downtown LA clients. The space will also enhance a collaborative team environment, and improve workflow and staff productivity."
Arup opened its first LA office in 1986. The firm has delivered hundreds of projects in Southern California over the last 25 years, including the renovation of historic Dodger Stadium, the Caltrans District 7 Headquarters, the LACMA Transformation Project, the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, the new US Federal Courthouse in San Diego, and dozens of projects for the region’s colleges and universities.
Current projects in the greater Los Angeles area include the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project; the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center at the California Science Center, which will permanently house the Space Shuttle Endeavour; and the replacement of the 1960s Gerald Desmond Bridge in Long Beach, with a signature cable-stayed bridge.
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