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Engineering the World: Ove Arup and the Philosophy of Total Design
The first major retrospective of Ove Arup (1895-1988), the most influential engineer of the 20th century. Part of the Engineering Season
The first major retrospective of Ove Arup (1895-1988), the most influential engineer of the 20th century. Part of the Engineering Season
Focussing on Ove Arup’s philosophy of total design, this exhibition featured unseen archival materials for projects such as the Sydney Opera House alongside recent prototypes and digital animations by Arup, the global engineering consultancy.
This exhibition is now closed at
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Volkswagen Group is proud to support the V&A’s Engineering Season. As a leading technology and sustainable focused automobile manufacturer, Volkswagen is convinced that the arts and culture are integral elements of a vibrant society. We believe in the power of the arts to inspire creativity worldwide.
Exhibition highlights
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Penguin Pool, London Zoo -
Crossrail tunnel boring machine -
Sydney Opera House Under Construction -
'Doodle' by Ove Arup -
Portrait of Sir Ove Arup -
SolarLeaf Facade System with thriving microalgae. Photo © SSC GmbH -
Bas relief on blueprint, The Menil Collection, Houston (Texas), 1982–1987, Project Piano & Fitzgerald, architects. © Francesco Pino/Fondazione Renzo Piano, 2009, courtesy Fondazione Renzo Piano -
Exterior view of Centre Pompidou, Paris, France. © Ian Dagnall /Alamy
Features
Engineering teachers' resource
Engineering teachers' resource
Inspiration and ideas for your school visit to the exhibition Engineering the World
Engineers in focus
Engineers in focus
Computers and the Sydney Opera House
Computers and the Sydney Opera House
Discover how the groundbreaking use of computers helped realise a feat of structural engineering
Engineering the Penguin Pool at London Zoo
Engineering the Penguin Pool at London Zoo
A shelter for penguins, an aquatic sculpture, and an impressive feat of engineering
Engineering the World: Ove Arup and the Philosophy of Total Design
This exhibition is made possible with the cooperation of Arup.
With additional support from
Shelving provided with support from Mobilrot