Arup Joins the International Federation of Landscape Architects as a Corporate Member

Arup, a global Landscape Architecture and multidisciplinary design practice has officially joined the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) as a corporate member. This strategic partnership underscores Arup’s commitment to shaping inclusive, regenerative landscapes and urban environments, while supporting IFLA’s mission to advance the global landscape architecture profession. 

Since its founding in 1946, Arup has grown into a global leader working in over 140 countries. Today, it comprises more than 18,000 members across more than 150 disciplines, including over 200 dedicated landscape architects. Their work spans continents and climates, delivering transformative projects such as Oman Botanic Garden, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, and Qianwan Park in Shenzhen. These projects reflect Arup’s conviction that Landscape Architecture plays a vital role in shaping inclusive, resilient, and inspiring environments that foster meaningful connections between people and nature.  

By joining IFLA, Arup seeks to strengthen its global presence in Landscape Architecture, champion the value of the profession, and share its total design philosophy with a broader audience. The firm is dedicated to advancing Landscape Architecture’s role in creating sustainable, climate-responsive spaces that harmonize ecological integrity with human wellbeing. 

Arup shares IFLA’s vision of designing landscapes that are not only beautiful and functional but also restorative and enduring. Arup is dedicated to contributing its technical insight and creative approach to help shape public spaces that support ecological health, cultural identity, and community resilience. 

 On behalf of IFLA, President Dr Bruno Marques extended a warm welcome and heartfelt gratitude to Arup.  

 “We are extremely grateful to Arup for choosing to be part of our global community. Their long-standing reputation for excellence, innovative thinking, and commitment to sustainability will be invaluable assets to IFLA. We believe that Arup’s expertise will enrich our collaborative efforts, enabling us to create more inclusive, healthy, and beautiful landscapes that benefit people of all ages and backgrounds. We eagerly anticipate a fruitful partnership and the exciting projects that will emerge from this collaboration.” 

Arup’s membership also signals a strategic opportunity for knowledge exchange. They will actively participate in IFLA’s upcoming events and 61st World Council and Congress in Nantes, France, where they will engage with fellow members, share experiences, and explore new ways to integrate Landscape Architecture principles into their wide-ranging projects. This engagement will further strengthen the importance of placing landscape architecture at the forefront of built environment projects, paving the way for more sustainable and liveable places worldwide. 

To learn more about Arup’s landscape architecture work, please visit: https://www.arup.com/services/landscape-architecture

For information on IFLA’s corporate membership, visit the official IFLA website.