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We're counting down ?? to 1?? of everything you need to know about Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong. The world’s largest community use sport and entertainment development, designed by Populous, opens this weekend ahead of the Rugby Sevens and Coldplay concerts. https://lnkd.in/gXEDRYe7 #KaiTakSportsPark #sport #entertainment #KaiTakStadium

Diversity is an essential driver of creativity and progress in architecture. Today, there are more than 120,000 registered architects in the United States. Of those, 2,602 are Black, and fewer than 700 are Black women—a number that is steadily growing. The path is being paved by those who came before and those pushing forward today. Al Harris and Whitley Stephens are two Black architects paving the way at Populous, shaping the industry and this firm through their work. Whitley is the 444th registered Black female architect in the U.S., a milestone that speaks to both progress and the work still ahead. "It’s going to take all of us, not just people who look like me, to get to 1,000 registered Black female architects," Whitley says. A more equitable and inclusive architecture industry is not only more just but also more complete, representative of diverse lived experiences, ideas and voices. Listen to Al and Whitley share their journeys—what they’ve faced, what they’ve learned, and why representation matters. Alfred Harris | Whitley Stephens, AIA, NCARB, NOMA, LEED Green Assoc.

???? ?? The largest and most significant sport and entertainment project of 2025 will open this weekend. https://bit.ly/3XiWbKb But before we celebrate the arrival of a new sports and entertainment icon, let's take a look at how we got here. - From the former Kai Tak Airport, which connected Hong Kong to the world, Kai Tak Sports Park lands where Cathy Pacific used to take off. - To the 28 hectare Sports Park that links the world to the best in sports and entertainment, welcoming millions of travelers to the city, starting with the Hong Kong Sevens in March and Coldplay in April. Fasten your seatbelts as our dreams take flight during the Grand Opening on Saturday 1 March 2025. History photo credits and special thanks to ? 吳邦謀先生 & ? 中華書局（香港）有限公司 #KaiTakSportsPark #KTSP #sport #entertainment #KaiTakStadium #architecture #design

For the past 18 months, our team has worked in close collaboration with Penn State University and all our partners to revitalize Beaver Stadium in State College. With a design based on the history and traditions of an amazing program and venue, the west side renovations are soon to provide a remarkable game day experience for fans. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3D3m1KR Penn State Football

There’s a moment after graduation, or maybe just before, when the world feels wide open. You don’t know exactly where you’re headed, but for the first time, it’s your choice. This is where creativity thrives, where new ideas take shape and where you start to define what truly matters. At Populous, we honor this beginning and we want to help you shape what’s to come. Applications for our America's internship and new graduate programs close March 11. Find your path — learn more and apply: populous.com/join

Denver is officially home to a National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) expansion club, adding another chapter to the league’s rapid rise. As professional women’s soccer continues to grow, the city steps into a landscape that is stronger, bolder and backed by greater investment than ever before. Purpose-built venues and training facilities are raising expectations. Populous has seen that transformation firsthand, designing spaces that match the intensity of competition and the passion of supporters. Thoughtful design fuels growth and we're proud to help shape what comes next. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gByH_9uJ

A great stadium or arena not only provides the space for a memorable concert or sporting event – it's an anchor to a city that maximizes the commercial and social benefits for local communities and businesses. https://bit.ly/3X6W1Fd This return on investment is driven by activation, and it’s essential that major sporting and entertainment infrastructure deliver on the promise of being multipurpose and utilized year-round. In this article, Senior Principals Chris Paterson, Al Baxter and Belinda Goh take examples from some of the award-winning projects they have led, such as Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong, CommBank Stadium in Parramatta, Australia, and the London 2012 Olympics, to show how the stadium bowl can be the glue pot that creates sticky 24/7 precincts in the heat of live entertainment. ??? Read more here: https://bit.ly/3X6W1Fd #stadium #arena #design #architecture #precincts #nighttimeeconomy

We are pleased to announce strategic global leadership changes that will guide our firm into the future, effective March 31, 2025. - Bruce Miller, currently Managing Director of the Americas region, becomes the new Global Chair and CEO. - Earl Santee, FAIA, one of the founders of the practice and current CEO and Chair of the Global Board of Directors, transitions to Executive Chairman, remaining on the Board of Directors. - Christopher Lee?will assume new roles as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors and Global Head of Design. He will remain?as Managing Director of the EMEA region. - Jonathan Mallie, leader of the firm’s New York office since 2015, becomes Managing Director of the Americas region. He will continue to serve as a Global Director of the Global Holdings Board and design lead on key projects. - Richard Breslin continues to lead the APAC region, from Co-Managing Director to APAC Managing Director. He joins the Board of Directors and will continue to serve as a Global Director of the Global Holdings Board. - Former Co-Managing Director of the APAC region, Paul Henry, steps down from his current Co-Managing Director role, but remains a key member of the APAC leadership team and Global Holdings Board. These changes position us for continued growth as we design the spaces and experiences that draw people together worldwide. Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/gfbyJT6w

Populous Deutschland Lead Charlie Fordham and Principal Bianca Binder shared their insights into global trends in stadiums and arenas at the recent SPOBIS GmbH Conference in Hamburg. They discussed ways that strategic venue design can improve fan experience and increase revenue, exploring how these global trends can diversify sports and entertainment, and evolve the live experience within Germany, the DACH region and beyond. #spobis25

Representing your peers is one of the highest honours you can be awarded in any profession. It’s with great pride that Populous’ Associate Principal and Sustainability Design Lead – APAC Dr Kavita Gonsalves takes on the role of Australian Institute of Architects 2025 Queensland Chapter Councillor, bringing expertise, passion and dedication to contribute, with other leaders in the architecture community, to shaping the future of our built environment. Learn more about how Kavita’s approach to circular economic infrastructure design https://bit.ly/42EBnjm. #architecture #sustainability