Arup are an independent global collective of designers, engineers and technical experts based in 95 offices across 34 countries. We use imagination, technology and rigour to shape a more sustainable world.

We are delighted to align ourselves with the AR Emerging Awards. Arup’s global reputation was built on the backs of its collaborations with the next generation of architects and that creative strength and independence of mind continues to guide us. We work across the world with architect practices of all scales and we look forward to following the careers of the 2024 finalists as they look to make their mark.

VMZINC® has been manufacturing a wide range of rolled zinc products used primarily for building envelopes since 1837. In addition to batten cap and standing seam roof systems, products include rainwater systems, a wide range of cladding systems, including a number of rainscreen facade products. Since its creation the company has also produced decorative roofing products such as dormers, bull’s eyes, weather vanes and other ornaments. As well as the wide range of systems on offer, VMZINC® is also available in 10 standard pre-weathered finishes plus mill finish natural zinc.

The New Raw crafts plastic waste with robots.

The New Raw is a Rotterdam-based research and design studio, founded in 2015 by architects Panos Sakkas and Foteini Setaki, with a mission to breathe new life into discarded materials. By combining design, robotics, and craftsmanship, they transform plastic waste into sustainable, meaningful products.

Through digital craftsmanship, The New Raw has developed its own techniques that emphasize the textures and layers created by their in-house robotic manufacturing process. By exploring the potential of robotic technologies, they create beautiful, functional designs that are 100% circular, redefining waste as a valuable resource for the future of design.

The New Raw’s projects have taken part in numerous international exhibitions and venues, among others: ZKM Karlsruhe (DE), Design Museum in Moscow (RU), Caixa Forum in Barcelona (ES), Museum De Domijnen (NL), Salone Del Mobile (IT), Aikaterini Laskaridi Foundation (GR), Amsterdam Gemeente (NL), Foundation Telefonica, Madrid (ES), Onassis Cultural Center, Athens (GR), Framelab Amsterdam (NL), Gdynia Design Days (PL), Centquatre (FR).

Moreover The New Raw has been awarded with several international prizes such as Dezeen Design Award, Rossana Orlandi Plastic Prize, Fast Company Award, Kaldewei Future Design Award, Energy Globe Award Greece and Hans Sauer Award.