Archinect - News2024-05-21T05:11:15-04:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150414338/populous-designs-modular-cricket-world-cup-stadium-on-long-island
Populous designs modular Cricket World Cup stadium on Long Island Josh Niland2024-01-26T18:31:00-05:00>2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/bc/bcdfab2c784340070a65d5c6b19282b6.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/populous" target="_blank">Populous</a> has announced its design for the International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 stadium in Nassau County, Long Island. </p>
<p>The modular, 34,000-seat facility will be used for eight matches of the two-week tournament, which commences in June. Construction is set to begin in February and will reuse portions of the grandstand structures that were made for November's Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.</p>
<p>“Cricket is a truly global sport with a passionate, knowledgeable fanbase and we’re thrilled to partner with the ICC and help bring the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup to the United States,” Jeff Keas, a Senior Principal at Populous, said in a news release. “The modular, sustainable stadium we’ve designed will create a fantastic experience for both U.S. and international cricket fans and visitors to enjoy watching the world’s best teams and players.”</p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9f/9fac9f15523acb1653a6309bb01ebfd3.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9f/9fac9f15523acb1653a6309bb01ebfd3.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy Populous </figcaption></figure><p>A party deck, fan suites, and other club and cabana spaces will also be included as part of the 80,000-square-f...</p>