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Delve into our interactive “Live Emotion” gallery to explore some of the most iconic venues across sport, live performances and other major global events from the past 40 years. Our unique design history has acted as the backdrop for much bigger stories and moments — those of community, sustainability and passion — for four decades and counting. As we commemorate this milestone, we want to say thank you and celebrate with you, the individuals across the world who fill these venues with the emotion that gives them meaning. Access the gallery: https://lnkd.in/gEnSWQnm

We’re thrilled to announce that Rethinking The Future has named the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center the winner in the Sports & Recreation category of the Global Architecture and Design Awards!   Alongside our partners at the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Clinic and Bedrock Detroit, we’re proud to bring this state-of-the-art medical facility to the Cuyahoga Riverfront for the Cavs and community alike. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNF9_HGy

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 and one of the world's largest sports venues. The 92,000-capacity stadium, scheduled for completion in late 2029, is designed to meet the highest standards for international tournament football. It will serve as the primary headquarters for the Saudi Arabia national football team and host a range of major sporting and entertainment events. https://bit.ly/4fA5igq

An Olympic and Paralympic Games is about more than the five weeks of sporting activities. It's a once in a generation opportunity for the host city to leave a legacy for the community. It was the topic of legacy building that Populous Senior Principal Shaun Gallagher discussed at the Beyond Brisbane 2032 event hosted by TACTIC and Inertia Engineering, where he took attendees on a journey through the transformation that had taken place to revitalize London's East End. Little more than a decade after the London Games, a once-forgotten brownfield site in Stratford has been transformed—now home to 12,000 people and soon to employ 40,000. Beyond business, it also sparked the development of civic amenities, including a 500-acre park, two primary schools, a secondary school, and three health centers, as well as a major cultural precinct. Shaun worked on the London 2012 Olympic bid team and saw first-hand the legacy that was left through new and improved community infrastructure. He was previously involved in the Review of the Beijing National Stadium for the 2008 Olympic Games as well as the benchmarking and masterplanning studies for Beijing, and helped deliver the overlay planning for the Sydney 2000 Olympics Games. Find out more about London's transformation https://bit.ly/3ArPJbl. #PopulousOlympics #OlympicLegacy #Brisbane2032

The Architecture MasterPrize Student Awards is an annual international competition showcasing emerging talent and innovation from recent graduates. Congratulations to Architecture Graduate Xuanru Liu (Elio), who is based in our Sydney office, on winning not one, but three of the prestigious 2024 awards announced at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain on 18 November. Elio was successful as lead architect in the Industrial and Infrastructure categories as well as lead architect as part of a team with her colleagues in the RMIT University Master of Architecture program in the Virtual Architecture category. View the winning designs: Industrial: Architecture Masterprize Winner Urban Antidote - Cities as the medical instrument of assistance (https://bit.ly/4f3xN5U) Infrastructure: Architecture Masterprize Winner Exist Side by Side (https://bit.ly/4f3xN5U) Virtual Architecture: Architecture Masterprize Winner Coexist Island (https://bit.ly/4f3xN5U) #architecture #MasterPrize

Timelapse footage shows One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha rising into the Christchurch skyline. Work on the stadium for Christchurch City Council remains on track for an April 2026 opening, the installation of roof supports beginning to reveal the facility's impressive scale. Populous designed the multi-use arena with a permanently fixed roof so that the venue can be used throughout the year. Ordinarily, this would mean the need for an artificial playing surface. However, having previously designed Forsyth Barr Stadium, which is the world’s first permanently covered stadium to have a natural grass playing field, Populous was able to utilize this expertise to ensure One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha achieves the same success. Cutting-edge materials used in the roof will allow natural light onto the field, while computer modelling has been used to ensure enough light gets through for grass to grow healthily. #stadiumdesign BESIX Watpac

Populous Global Director Shireen Hamdan participated in a panel discussion at Cityscape Global this week to discuss the future of stadium design through the lens of Saudi Arabia's rapidly developing sports infrastructure market. Populous is leading the design of several large-scale stadium and arena projects in the country, including the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium, King Salman Stadium, Aramco Stadium and the Qiddiya City Esports Arena. #CityscapeGlobal

We’re incredibly proud that our work on the Sydney Swans HQ was nominated for two awards at the 2024 Sustainability Awards, both for Commercial Architecture (Large) and for Adaptive Reuse! A huge congratulations to our incredible team for receiving an Honourable Mention in the Commercial Architecture Category. This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovative design. With a 5-star Green Star certification, the Sydney Swans HQ preserved the Royal Hall of Industries' iconic steel roof and repurposed the main hall, Revitalizing the architectural relevance for the next 25 years while respecting its historical heritage. A special thanks to both Joshua Robson and Paul Foskett for representing us and celebrating this milestone! You can discover more about the project here: https://bit.ly/3YAwfKW

Hong Kong’s new, state-of-the-art sports complex, the Populous designed Kai Tak Sports Park, will accelerate the advancement of sports in the city when it officially opens in 2025. The 50,000-seat main stadium will put Hong Kong firmly on the map as a global center for major international events. On a local scale, it will provide a high-quality sporting precinct for the region’s 7.4 million residents and host national sports competitions, including the 2025 National Games co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau. As we count down one year to the Games, the National Games Coordination office (Hong Kong) has held an exciting outdoor LED light show on the external façade of Kai Tak Stadium showcasing its stunning exterior. https://bit.ly/3XiWbKb Video credit 影片來源: National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) 全運會統籌辦（香港賽區） #KaiTakSportsPark #KTSP #2025NationalGames #2025NationalGamesHongKong

At the heart of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the Osborne Legacy Complex is more than Nebraska Football’s new home; it’s a promise. The Osborne Legacy Complex stands as a monument to UNL’s unwavering commitment to its athletes, community and traditions. Blending cutting-edge design with a profound respect for history, this facility not only meets the needs of Nebraska Football but also captures the spirit of going big. Explore the story behind the Osborne Legacy Complex to see how tradition and innovation come together at the heart of Nebraska Football: https://lnkd.in/gzEvP4Pa BVH Architecture | Architect of Record 📸: Matt Kocourek