People
Qualification:
Bachelor of Architecture
Dip Architecture
RIBA
Major Project List:
Aviva Stadium
Dublin, Ireland
Wembley Stadium
London, UK
ANZ Stadium
Sydney, Australia
Cheltenham Racecourse
Gloucester, UK
Ben spent his early career in Singapore and London, before joining Populous in 1993 where he is now a Senior Principal. Ben has a broad range of technical and managerial experience, as well as detailed sports design knowledge. He has in the past been on a committee writing a technical recommendation document on stadium concourses.
For two years from 1996, Ben worked on ANZ Stadium, the venue for the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This technically innovative design won a series of major international architectural awards, including the IOC / IAKS Gold Medal in 2003. From 1998 to 2007 Ben was project director in charge of the redevelopment of Wembley Stadium, guiding it through from initial briefing to completion on site. This 90,000 seat state of- the-art stadium is a striking building incorporating many new design solutions.
Currently Ben is leading the team designing Aviva Stadium in Dublin (previously known as Lansdowne Road) - Ireland's new 50,000 seat venue for international Rugby and Football matches and concerts. This will be a truly site-responsive stadium and a major new landmark in the city. Ben is also part of the Team working on the Overlay design for the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games.