The Arup Architectural Loop

Walks, England, Greater London, City of London
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The Arup Architectural Loop

London

by arup

  • 2hr 45m / 10km
  • 150

A long loop around Central London to visit some of the iconic buildings and structures developed by Arup Group.

  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • History

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  1. Start the walk at the London Eye. It is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3 million annual visitors.

    Step 1: Start the walk at the London Eye. It is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3 million annual visitors.

  2. Step 2: Arup were the structural engineers for the eye. When it opened in 2000, it was the world’s tallest Ferris wheel at 135 metres tall.

  3. Step 3: Turn right along the Thames. Take the ramp ahead under the bridge and then take the stairs or elevator on your left to cross the bridge.

  4. The Golden Jubilee pedestrian bridges opened in 2002. Look out at the lovely view of the Thames as you cross over.

    Step 4: The Golden Jubilee pedestrian bridges opened in 2002. Look out at the lovely view of the Thames as you cross over.

  5. Step 5: The building you see at the far end of the bridge is One Embankment Place, another Arup project constructed in the early 1990’s. It was the UK’s first ‘air-rights’ building.

  6. A beautiful day for a walk!

    Step 6: A beautiful day for a walk!

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