Innovators from the beginning

Over the years, our entrepreneurial spirit has shaped a reputation for pushing the limits of what is possible. We’ve come a long way since our early roots as HOK Sport Venue Event and LOBB Partnership in the 1980s, becoming Populous in 2009. The result is a history full of firsts and award-winning work, including more than 250 global design awards for our work in 34 countries.

Our Founders

From Oriole Park at Camden Yards to Wembley Stadium and ICC Sydney, the values of our founding partners have stood the test of time.

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Our People

More than 700 of us, spanning continents and cultures, pour our talents into our work every day.

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34
American Institute of Architects awards
15
International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities awards

1
Royal Institute of British Architects Building of the Year award
1
Royal Australian Institute of Architects International Building of the Year award

Notable Project Awards

TQL Stadium: Best Venue of the Year, World Football Summit Awards
ICC Sydney: Best Public Building and Best Tourism & Leisure Development, Property Council of Australia
Forsyth Barr Stadium: Public Architecture, New Zealand Institute of Architects Southern Region
London Olympic Stadium: National RIBA Award
Nanjing Sports Park: IOC/IAKs Award, Gold Medal
Climate Pledge Arena: Facility of the Year, Sports Business Journal
MLB at Field of Dreams: Event of the Year, Sports Business Journal
Wembley Stadium: Supreme Award, LABC National Built in Quality Awards
Hong Kong Stadium: IOC/IAKs Award, Gold Medal
Oriole Park at Camden Yards: Urban Design Award, American Institute of Architects
Soccer City: World’s Best Sport Building, World Architecture Festival Awards
Wimbledon Centre Court: Innovation of the Year, Stadium Business Awards