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.

Architects / Specialist Planning

New Stadium in London: Architecture Practice Appointed

Leyton Orient has announced the appointment of the global design and architecture practice Populous to lead the planning and design of its new stadium and wider, multi-sport campus. In the coming months the next steps will follow. more

Architects / Specialist Planning

AIS Podium Project Reference Design Awarded

Sports infrastructure architects at Populous and local practice Stewart Architecture have been awarded the contract for the reference design and design brief for the Australian Sports Commission’s AIS Podium Project. more

Architects / Specialist Planning

Foundation Stone laid for new Venice Stadium

The first brick has been laid in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new 18,500 capacity Venice Stadium, designed by Populous, in the Bosco dello Sport area, a new 116-hectare multifunctional sports hub north of the city. more

Architects / Specialist Planning

Deportivo de La Coruña: Designs for Training Facility

Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña has presented the plans for its new Dépor Training Center, designed by leading sports design practice, Populous. The plan is to be a symbol for the club’s ambition to return to the top-level of Spanish football. more

Architects / Specialist Planning

Morocco Opens New National Stadium

Populous, the architecture firm specializing in sports and entertainment design, designed Morocco's new national stadium in Rabat. The new home of the national team, which seats 68,700 spectators, opened in early September. more

Architects / Specialist Planning

Architects celebrated for Olympic export success

Global architecture firm Populous, known for iconic Brisbane sports projects, has been recognised in India by the Queensland Premier for its strong and ongoing contribution to the State’s export success. more

Architects / Specialist Planning

Construction begins on Penrith Stadium

Construction is officially underway on the $309 million transformation of Penrith Stadium in Australia, a project set to redefine Western Sydney’s live event and sporting landscape – designed by global architecture firm Populous. more

Architects / Specialist Planning

MUNICH ARENA to set a new benchmark in Europe

The MUNICH ARENA planned near Munich International Airport was designed by Populous, one of the leading global architecture firms. The building is intended to set a new benchmark in the European live entertainment sector. more

Industry news

Combined Sport Women’s Performance Center in Portland

RAJ Sports and Populous unveil a plan for a groundbreaking combined Sport Women’s Performance Center for the Portland Thorns and Portland WNBA teams elevating the standards in training, recovery, and holistic wellness. more

Architects / Specialist Planning

Plans for new Indiana Fever Sports Center presented

Pacers Sports & Entertainment and Populous released plans to break ground this summer on a state-of-the-art, 78m USD exclusive sports performance center for the Indiana Fever in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. more

Architects / Specialist Planning

King Salman Stadium: "Towards a Sporting Icon"

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City and the Ministry of Sports have unveiled the Populous-designed King Salman Stadium and Masterplan, set to become the largest-capacity stadium in Saudi Arabia. more

Venue Management

“Welcoming another successful leader into our team”

Effective 1 October, CTS EVENTIM appoints experienced manager, architect and project developer Arne Fritz as Vice President Venues & Real Estate. He will report to CEO Klaus-Peter Schulenberg. more