SAIA KZN Practice Breakfast with Chris Paterson, Senior Principal & Director at POPULOUS
Practice Breakfast
May 22, 2026
Start: 07:30:00
End: 09:00:00
Creating Spaces Where People Love To Be
This presentation will showcase the latest projects from Populous, featuring an overview of the firm’s current portfolio of work. It will also include detailed insights into the design and development of Kai Tak Sports Park and One New Zealand Stadium, highlighting key architectural, planning, and fan-experience innovations behind these landmark venues.
Kai Tak Sports Park
A world-class sports and entertainment precinct transforming Hong Kong with major international events, community sport and vibrant public life.
One New Zealand Stadium
This multi-purpose stadium is the new beating heart of Christchurch, symbolising the community’s resilience and the city’s renewal in the wake of the 2011 earthquake.
Sphere
A next-generation immersive venue experience in Las Vegas that pushes the boundaries of live entertainment, technology and design.
Practice Bio
Populous is a global architecture and design practice creating iconic venues and experiences that draw people together. With more than 30 studios across Asia-Pacific, EMEA and the Americas, Populous has delivered over 3,500 projects worldwide, including world-leading stadiums, arenas, convention centres and entertainment destinations.
Members: Free
Non-Members Cost: Attendance is Free, R150 admin fee payable on request of CPD certificate
CPD Value: CAT 1- 0,2 credits
