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Melbourne's Margaret Court Arena operable roof closes in five minutes and looks like copper penny

Margaret Court Arena by Populous and NH Architecture opens (and closes) in time for the 2015 Australian Tennis Open. The new $366 million retractable roof at Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena (MCA) completely closes in under five minutes...

News | 15/01/2015

Promat fire collars and penetration seals installed at ICC Sydney

) is a world-class exhibition and convention centre, built as part of the broader multi-billion-dollar transformation of Darling Harbour. Designed by Hassell and Populous, and developed by a consortium of companies including Lend Lease, ICC Sydney...

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Three architecture firms shortlisted for Melbourne Park project

Hassell, Lyons Architects, and a consortium of Woods Bagot, NH Architecture and Populous have been shortlisted for new Melbourne Park building. Hassell, Lyons Architects, and a consortium of Woods Bagot, NH Architecture and Populous have...

News | 09/05/2014

NSW reveals new multi-billion dollar Darling Harbour events precinct

The NSW government has revealed intitial design concepts by Hassell, OMA and Populous in multi-billion plans to build Australia's largest convention and exhibition facilities along with a 900 room plus hotel complex on Darling Harbour. The NSW...

News | 12/12/2012

New Perth stadium plans progress: tenders to be called soon

The new Populous design-led Perth Stadium Project Definition Plan (PDP) has been released, marking the completion of a comprehensive 12-month planning process and the start of the procurement phase. The new Populous design-led Perth Stadium...

News | 29/10/2012

New design unveiled for Melbourne Park a world first

NH Architecture and Populous' new design for Melbourne Park's Western Precinct was unveiled this week, which includes a redeveloped Margaret Court Arena with an operable roof and increased capacity by 1,500 to 7,500. NH Architecture and Populous...

News | 20/01/2012

Designer get to work on $180m Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne

Architects at Populous and NH Architecture are set to begin detailed planning for the Margaret Court Arena after Lend Lease won the tender for a $180 million redevelopment. Lend Lease has won the tender for a $180 million redevelopment of Margaret...

News | 25/10/2011

BREAKING NEWS: New Gold Coast Stadium images unveiled

First images of the 25,000-capacity Populous-designed Gold Coast Stadium are revealed today. Queensland premier Anna Bligh’s bid for the Commonwealth Games is in full swing with the first images of the Gold Coast Stadium unveiled today along with...

News | 08/10/2009

Global round up

Populous reveals images of its Winter Olympics stadium, Calatrava's rail station finally opens and 'The Uterus Project' provides a home for children in Israel. Populous reveals images of its Winter Olympics stadium, Calatrava's rail station finally...

News | 30/09/2009

Conrad Gargett project wins highest honour at Greater Brisbane Regional Architecture Awards

Brighton Homes Arena | Populous Commendation — Heritage Architecture Lady Lamington | nettletontribe architecture Thomas Dixon Centre | Conrad Gargett Jubilee Hotel | Blight Rayner Architecture in association with Ivan McDonald...

News | 26/05/2023

5 iconic stadiums that redefine ‘larger than life’ architecture

+ Partners/Populous/Arup The centrepiece venue for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Lusail Stadium combines a futuristic design with elements of Qatar’s cultural heritage. Conceptualised by Foster + Partners, this spectacular arena...

News | 03/04/2023

Australia’s adoption of electric vehicles has been maddeningly slow, but we’re well placed to catch up fast

. We’re the sixth-largest country in the world, but the 55th-most-populous. With only around three people per square kilometre, we regularly travel large distances through sparsely populated areas. Australia also had a burgeoning automotive industry...

News | 21/04/2023

Prodema and Alpolic deliver function and appeal at ICC Sydney development

Harbour, Sydney features a striking contemporary design, leading technology and multipurpose spaces. Designed as a joint venture between Hassell and Populous, ICC Sydney is an integrated convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct. The spectacular...

Network Architectural

Would a nature repair market really work? Evidence suggests it’s highly unlikely

from native vegetation clearing on private land”. In New South Wales, the deficiencies are even more severe. Our most populous state has a scheme which lacks a clearly defined objective to measure success against. Among the scheme’s...

News | 02/03/2023

St George Illawarra present DA for elite community & training facility

NRL club the St George Illawarra Dragons have submitted a development application with Wollongong City Council for its new home, the Community and High Performance Centre (CPHC), designed by international sporting specialists Populous. NRL club the...

News | 13/12/2022

The ideas behind the Foster + Partners designed FIFA World Cup 2022 centrepiece stadium

incredibly proud to have created a unique and instantly recognisable symbol for Qatar as host of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, including the final in Lusail. Together with our joint venture partner, Arup and sports specialist Populous, we believe the stadium...

News | 28/11/2022

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Four architecture firms shortlisted for North Queensland Stadium

How coastal cities near the capitals could ride post-COVID waves of growth

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Design notes for week 36 of 2023

Melbourne's Margaret Court Arena operable roof closes in five minutes and looks like copper penny

Promat fire collars and penetration seals installed at ICC Sydney

Three architecture firms shortlisted for Melbourne Park project

NSW reveals new multi-billion dollar Darling Harbour events precinct

New Perth stadium plans progress: tenders to be called soon

New design unveiled for Melbourne Park a world first

Designer get to work on $180m Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne

BREAKING NEWS: New Gold Coast Stadium images unveiled

Global round up

Conrad Gargett project wins highest honour at Greater Brisbane Regional Architecture Awards

5 iconic stadiums that redefine ‘larger than life’ architecture

Australia’s adoption of electric vehicles has been maddeningly slow, but we’re well placed to catch up fast

Prodema and Alpolic deliver function and appeal at ICC Sydney development

Would a nature repair market really work? Evidence suggests it’s highly unlikely

St George Illawarra present DA for elite community & training facility

The ideas behind the Foster + Partners designed FIFA World Cup 2022 centrepiece stadium