Populous, formerly known as HOK Sport, is an architectural firm specializing in the design of sports facilities and convention centers, as well as planning of major special events.
The firm enjoys a dominant role in the design of sporting stadia and arenas, including such globally prominent facilities as the new Yankee Stadium, Wembley Stadium in London, ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Wimbledon Centre Court, San Francisco’s AT&T Park, Chicago’s United Center arena, Cleveland Browns Stadium, Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field, Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, renovation of Chicago’s Wrigley Field, University of Phoenix Stadium, London’s 2012 Olympic Stadium, Miami’s Sun Life Stadium, Ascot Racecourse, New York’s Citi Field and O2 Arenas in London, Berlin and Dublin.
Populous formerly operated as HOK Sport Venue Event, which was part of the HOK Group. In January 2009, Populous was created through a management buyout, becoming independently owned and operated. It is reported to be one of the largest architecture firms in the world.
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- Industry : Architecture
- Founded : 1983
- Headquarters : Kansas City, Missouri
- Area served : World
- Products : Public venue design
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