Tragic Passing Of Arup's David Taylor

The 48 year old was based in New York as global head of theatre consulting for Arup, a worldwide company that provides specialists to advise on all aspects of theatre venues.

Arup released the following statement:
 
“It is with the greatest sadness that Arup advises the passing away of Mr. David I. Taylor. 
 
"David’s untimely death occurred during a business visit to Taipei. He was starting a wonderful project that he had brought into Arup through his typical combination of skill, design flair, enthusiasm and commitment.
 
"David was a major and much-loved international name in the theatre business, as an exceptional forward thinker and designer for the performing arts, theatre planner, technical systems consultant, and active stage lighting designer.
 
"David will be irreplaceable to Arup and to the theatre design industry, but most to his family, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy."
 
A blog has been set up (http://rememberingdavidtaylor.wordpress.com) for thoughts and condolences, posting photos and sharing remembrances of David. The blog will be shared with David’s family.

www.arup.com