Arup is to have its London Headquarters redeveloped following approval by Camden Council.
Six existing properties located across three streets will be developed by Arup with landlord London Merchant Securities (LMS) and architects Sheppard Robson to create a coherent 1914 m2 campus for approximately 1500 staff.

Sustainability was a key design feature and the structure of the building has been reused wherever possible. The specification will include a number of energy saving features including a layered skin, which aids the control of solar gain and a mixed mode cooling system.

Subject to approval, Arup will be responsible for the design, project and cost management, lead consultancy and all engineering services.

LMS will fund the project up to an agreed amount. The first phase of the development is due to start at the end of October and completion is scheduled for March 2003.