Populous Expands Footprint in Canada with New Toronto Office

Global design firm Populous, the architects and designers behind some of the most iconic destinations, has opened a new office in Toronto’s Financial District. Located in the historic Canada Permanent Trust Building, the space reflects Populous’ ongoing growth in Canada and its commitment to working within the communities it serves.

The Toronto office is steps from Rogers Centre and Union Station, providing convenient access for clients and collaborators. The Financial District location places Populous in the center of one of Canada’s most active urban areas, surrounded by a diverse mix of commercial, cultural, and entertainment destinations.

“We have been designing projects in Canada for over a decade. Our expansion into the international City of Toronto symbolizes our commitment to the country and how much we have enjoyed working there,” said Jonathan Mallie, Managing Director of the Americas at Populous. “We have designers across Montreal, Calgary, Winnipeg and now Toronto which emphasizes our global perspective and reflects our commitment to our clients and living and working in the places where we design.”

Populous has delivered more than a dozen projects across eight provinces, including major renovations at Rogers Centre in Toronto and BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, the Montreal Olympic Stadium Modernization project, and the completion of the BMO Centre expansion in Calgary.

Populous’ current Canadian portfolio includes:

• Toronto Performance Venue and Hotel – Toronto, ON
• Rogers Centre Renovations – Toronto, ON
• BC Place Stadium Renovation – Vancouver, BC
• Montreal Olympic Stadium Modernization Project – Montreal, QC
• Canada Life Centre Renovations – Winnipeg, MB
• Brantford New OHL Arena – Brantford, ON
• Southeast Event Centre – Steinbach, MB
• IGA Stadium Redevelopment – Montreal, QC

With offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand, Populous continues to expand its global footprint while remaining deeply connected to local markets. The firm is known for designing some of the world’s most iconic venues, including Yankee Stadium, Allianz Field, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Kansai International Airport, each created to bring people together through unforgettable experiences.