Projects

Populous' Knoxville office, led by Charlie Smith and David Forkner, specializes in the master planning and design of equestrian centers and livestock facilities. The firm also has experience designing world's fairs, Olympic venues and theme parks. Populous' specialized architects and planners have completed 29 equestrian, 180 fairground and 40 multi-purpose arena projects in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and the United Kingdom.

Fairgrounds
Alachua County Fairgrounds Master Plan — Gainesville, Florida
Arizona State Fairgrounds Master Plan — Phoenix, Arizona
Calgary Exhibition Center and Stampede — Calgary,
   Alberta, Canada
California State Fair — Sacramento, California
Coastal Empire Fair — Savannah, Georgia
Davis County Events Center Master Plan — Farmington, Utah
Dutchess County Fair — Rhinebeck, New York
Fremont County Fair — Riverton, Wyoming
Garrett County Fairgrounds — McHenry, Maryland
Houlton Agricultural Fair Relocation Master Plan — Houlton, Maine
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo — Houston, Texas
Medicine Hat Exhibition Center and Stampede — Medicine Hat,
   Alberta, Canada
Mid-South Fair Events Complex — Tunica, Mississippi
Nebraska State Fairgrounds Modeling and Master Plan —
   Lincoln, Nebraska
North Dakota State Fair Grandstand — Minot, North Dakota
Oklahoma State Fair Master Plan — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oregon State Fair, Norick Arena — Salem Oregon
Royal Highlands Agricultural Show of Scotland - Edinburgh, Scotland
Royal Easter Show — Sydney, Australia
San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo Arena Master Plan — Texas
Sevier County Fair Master Plan — Richfield, Utah
Sublette County Fair Concept Design — Pinedale, Wyoming
Tennessee State Fairgrounds Study — Nashville, Tennessee
Teton County Fair — Jackson, Wyoming
Western Fair — London, Ontario, Canada
 

Equestrian Centers
Calgary Exhibition and Stampede — Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Houston Astrodome Equestrian Center — Houston, Texas
Keeneland — Lexington, Kentucky
New Mexico Equestrian Facility — Albuquerque, New Mexico
San Antonio Livestock Show Equestrian Center - San Antonio, Texas
Saratoga Regional Horse Park — Ballston Spa, New York
 

Multi-purpose Arenas
Alachua County Fair Arenas — Gainesville, Florida
Calgary Stampede Arena — Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Houston Astrodome Retrofit Study — Houston, Texas
Norick Coliseum / State Fair Arena — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
North Dakota State Fair Grandstands — Minot, North Dakota
Western North Carolina Agricultural Center — Fletcher, North Carolina  

Multi-purpose Expo Halls
Calgary Exhibition Center and Stampede —
   Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eastern States Exposition Center (Big "E") —
   West Springfield, Massachusetts
Laughlin Events Complex — Laughlin, Nevada
 

Veterinary Facilities
Hocking College Equine Science & Technology Campus —
   Nelsonville, Ohio
High Star Ranch Equestrian Center — Kamas, Utah
 

Equine Science
Hocking College Equine Science & Technology Campus —
   Nelsonville, Ohio