Architects / Specialist Planning
Architects and specialist planners design sports and entertainment venues with a focus on functionality, aesthetics and sustainability. As engineers, they work together with construction companies to ensure the integration of modern technologies, compliance with safety regulations and the extensive list of standards. As practically-minded designers, they develop and realize visions together with the clients.
Lead Designer Appointed for Frankfurt Multi-Purpose Arena
Plans for a new arena in Frankfurt are moving forward. The appointment of internationally renowned architecture firm Populous as lead designer marks the next milestone in the development of P9 Multi-Purpose Arena. more
Temporary Structures for the Formula 1 Debut at MADRING
NUSSLI is delivering central temporary structures such as spectator grandstands and hospitality buildings for the debut of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix at the new MADRING circuit around the IFEMA Madrid exhibition center. more
Sustainable Stadium Modernization in Riyadh
For the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia, the King Fahad Sports City Stadium in Riyadh is being modernized according to plans by Populous. The project focuses on the renovation and repurposing of existing structural elements. more
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Dragons Begin New Era with Bruce Gordon Centre
Australian National Rugby League (NRL) club the St George Illawarra Dragons has officially opened the Bruce Gordon Centre, designed by Populous and marking a defining moment in the club’s history and a major investment in rugby league. more
One New Zealand Stadium Opened
One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha – designed by Populous – was officially opened by Mayor Phil Mauger and Prime Minster Christopher Luxon at a ceremony on a wet and stormy morning in New Zealand. more
Enhancing the “Home of Indian Cricket”
Leading global architecture firm Populous has unveiled designs, which include a greater range of hospitality and seating options for fans, at one of cricket’s most iconic venues Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India. more
Architects for Brisbane Indoor Sports Centre Announced
Populous’ Brisbane team has been appointed as the Principal Architect for the Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre in Australia with new artist impressions offering a look at the future Olympic and Paralympic Games venue. more
New APAC Head of Design
Fiona Nixon has been appointed as leading global design and architecture firm Populous’ Head of Design for the Asia Pacific region. This dedicated leadership role is focused on curating and elevating architectural design processes. more
Sports World Congress Enters the Next Round
Barcelona welcomed the second edition of the Sports World Congress (SWC), a leading international event on the future of major sports venues, reinforcing the city’s role as a global hub for sport, technology, and urban innovation. more
Populous: New Roles Expand Global Capacity
Leading design and architecture practice Populous has announced the appointment of two new global roles that expand and strengthen its operational capacity and leadership presence worldwide. more
“The Trend Is Toward More Compact Stadiums”
Lluis Herrero and Bernd Helmstadt (NUSSLI) discuss international trends in stadium construction, growing demands on planning and operation, and why soft factors are decisive for the success of a stadium project. more
National Sports Complex in Vietnam breaks Ground
A Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and a Vietnamese developer Sun Group has held a groundbreaking ceremony for one of South East Asia’s most anticipated sports projects – the Rach Chiec National Sports Complex, designed by Populous. more
Brand New Stadium as a Stage For the AFCON Final
The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat will host the final of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations which will take place on 17th January 2026. Designed by Populous the stadium only opened in September 2025. more
Benfica-Members Approve Estádio da Luz-Masterplan
At an extraordinary general assembly, the members of SL Benfica approved the “Benfica District” project. In addition to the creation of an Entertainment district surrounding the stadium, the Estádio da Luz would be expanded to 80,000 seats. more
“Legacy As a Guiding Principle”
Arup Global CEO Jerome Frost on the vision behind the Victoria Park Masterplan, the centrepiece of Brisbane’s plans for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. more
New Multipurpose Stadium Revealed for Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City (OKC) has unveiled the first renderings of its 121-million-dollar MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium – which was designed by Populous – marking a major step toward a venue-anchored, mixed-use district. more
