Global design firm recognised in Queensland’s export awards

International structure agency Populous, recognized for sports activities infrastructure initiatives, has been recognised in India by the Queensland Premier for its ongoing contribution to creating the state’s export success.

Populous has been working in Brisbane – a metropolis that’s additionally dwelling to a number of stadia designed by the follow – for greater than 25 years because the agency’s Asia-Pacific headquarters.

For the final decade, Populous has additionally been working in India, with 22 employees in New Delhi presently working with the Brisbane studio and the Indian authorities on its bid for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Video games. The agency’s flagship Indian design mission thus far is the world’s largest cricket stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium, which has a 110,000-seat capability.

A certificates of recognition for excellent contribution to Queensland’s export success was introduced to Populous director Chris Paterson by the Queensland Premier David Crisafulli at a ceremony in New Delhi earlier this month.

“India’s love of sport and Populous’ experience in designing the world’s greatest stadia and arenas imply we’re a pure match,” Paterson mentioned. “This recognition represents greater than 25 years of working throughout the Asia Pacific area by our workforce of designers, and particularly greater than 10 years of collaboration between our extremely expert architects in Brisbane and India.”

Populous’ international director and co-founder, Paul Henry, added, “Our India and Brisbane places of work are supporting Ahmedabad in its Olympic journey, a major growth given Brisbane’s personal preparation to host the 2032 Olympics.”