Sir Ove Arup
(1895-1988)
engineer and Knight Bachelor (from 1971)
Commemorated on 3 plaques
Sir Ove N. Arup engineer lived in this house from 1932 to 1939
28 Willifield Way, NW11, London, United Kingdom where they lived (1932-1939)
Sir Ove Arup (1895-1988), academician, champion of "Total Architecture" and doyen of 20th century structural engineers. He personally designed every detail of Kingsgate Bridge (1963), and was the structural engineer and architectural advisor for Dunelm House (1965). This composite resin bust is a replica of an original portrait head by Diana Brandenburger (1987)
New Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom where they was
Ove Arup 1895-1988. Engineer and Philosopher. Born here on 16 April.
16 Jesmond Vale Terrace, Heaton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom where they was born (1895)