Innovation in stadium design is driven in particular by the impact of technology affecting both the venue design itself and the fan experience. Emerging technology is having an all-encompassing impact on stadium design: venues are operationally smarter, they are more sustainable and they…
With April comes the first signs of spring, the end of March Madness and the beginning of another season of baseball. One of the most enriching experiences as a ballpark architect is watching these stadiums come to life each spring on Opening…
Populous began 2013 by receiving an exciting honor. The firm was selected by Fast Company as one of the world’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Architecture.
Innovation is something that we believe has to be fostered, encouraged and continually worked at. My…
Part of the beauty of America’s largest sporting events is that, completely unbeknownst to fans, hundreds of elements are being coordinated while they sit back and enjoy. Planning a large-scale event comes with complexities and numerous difficulties. There are long days that…
It’s that time of year….March Madness is officially in full gear. In a season of talented coaches, epic upsets and star players, the average fan doesn’t often stop to think about the experience behind the scenes. What does a day in the…
Last month the French Rugby Federation (FFR) voted to retain the services of architects Populous and Ateliers 2/3/4, along with Egis engineers, for the design of the Grand Stade FFR . Project leader from Populous, Ben Vickery explains the new stadium will…