Arup: CATIA and Digital Project for Iconic Stadium Design

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Arup: CATIA and Digital Project for Iconic Stadium Design

Case study showing how Arup uses CATIA, Digital Project, and Microsoft Office to accelerate complex stadium and building design while maintaining design intent.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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ArupSport applies Dassault Systèmes CATIA and Gehry Technologies Digital Project with Microsoft Office 2007 to deliver large-scale, geometrically complex sports venues. Parametric modeling and Excel-driven geometry updates enable rapid design iterations across structural, architectural, and fabrication inputs. The approach supports direct model exchange with consortium partners and supplies production data to fabricators in usable formats, reducing modeling time and preserving design integrity through construction.

Key takeaways

CATIA parametric models linked to Excel allow fast incorporation of structural inputs and multiple design iterations.

Single 3D data source maintains design intent from concept through fabrication and construction.

Families of similar components positioned parametrically reduce modeling hours and improve manufacturing accuracy.

Scripts in Microsoft Visual Basic automate rule-based model updates and cut manual rework.

3D models enable direct data handoff to subcontractors without requiring the same software.

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