What did you study and where?

Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Civil) and Bachelor of Design in Architecture at the University of Sydney

When did you first learn about Arup? Why did you choose to join?

I first learnt about the challenging projects that Arup undertakes during one of my architecture studios. I was researching about the infinity pool at Marina Bay Sands Resort in Singapore designed by architect Moshe Safdie and engineering design by Arup. I was inspired by the difficult structural considerations involved in designing the cantilevered observation deck and the balancing of the SkyPark upon the three supporting towers.

I decided for the future I wanted to be an involved in projects at Arup that are able bridge the gap between dream and reality. I joined Arup as a Vacation Student in 2020 through the AND ‘Stepping into Program’ and from then onwards the skills, network, and exposure I gained eventuated into an offer to join Arup as a Graduate Engineer in 2021.

What is your favourite part about being a grad at Arup?

My favourite part about being a grad (and former vacation student) has been the strong support network at Arup, that made me feel inclusive from the get-go. Since, joining Arup my personal development has grown exponentially due to the experienced team around me, always more than ready to answer any of my questions, and help me when I am unsure about my work.

From first-hand experience, I can tell you the early day anxiety of being a fresh graduate at Arup does not last long due to the social events, team building tasks and development opportunities you are going to join.

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I always wanted to build innovative and sustainable solutions for not only Australia’s future, but globally. The opportunity to join a workplace that has people who are “proud” of their work and “share a general enthusiasm” to my own ideals has been a once in a lifetime opportunity. ”

How do Arup’s goals & values align with your career goals and personal values?

Arup’s goal to “shape a better world” is the core reason why I decided to pursue a career in engineering and architecture. I always wanted to build innovative and sustainable solutions for not only Australia’s future, but globally. The opportunity to join a workplace that has people who are “proud” of their work and “share a general enthusiasm” to my own ideals has been a once in a lifetime opportunity. There is strong strive for quality, that is resonated within every Arup employee and is the sole reason why Arup is still successful today.

I am proud of the initiative taken at Arup to shift global demand from an industrial mindset to a more sustainable future for its future projects. I am a strong believer of using ‘vernacular architecture’ and smarter design principles to create a more resilient world. A belief that is strongly resonated by Arup’s position as an emerging leader aiming to help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

What is the most exciting thing you have worked on/achieved since joining?

Being able to absorb and understand the reasoning to why certain design choices are made to help shape a community has been eye opening. There is a thoughtful process involved in designing a safe and sustainable built environment. One of my previous tasks involved developing a report on pedestrian movement for the project site. I gained a strong sense of appreciation for reasoning behind some of the design principles involved for disability access and crime prevention through environmental design. Getting to understand these concepts that I never openly appreciated before while walking in public, has been a great leaning opportunity that I will take into the future.

What is your favourite local Arup project and why?

A very tough question for me – I cannot decide which project takes the number one spot between either my architectural or engineering biased persona. My top engineering pick would have to be 8 Chiefly building in Sydney for its quirky red external bracing system of the building. Whereas, my favourite architectural project involving Arup is the completion of the Antoni Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia Church in Barcelona. For its unique blend of both past and present construction technologies, that once completed will be expressive of over a 100-year-old design intent by the renowned architect Gaudi.