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

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 V&A South Kensington

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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.

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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