Declan Sharkey
Declan is a Global Director and Senior Principal at Populous. He sits on Populous’ Global Holdings Board of Directors and the EMEA Board. Additionally, he serves as the General Manager for Populous Italia, Populous España and Populous Deutschland. Recognized as a RIBA Rising Star in 2017, Declan became the practice’s youngest Senior Principal in 2019.
Declan is currently leading several projects, including multiple stadium projects in Italy, the MUCcc Arena in Munich, Germany, Cardiff Arena in Cardiff, UK, and the Cork Events Centre in Cork, Ireland. His most recent project, the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, is the largest indoor arena in the UK and the most sustainable in Europe.
Throughout his career, Declan has worked on a diverse global portfolio, including new performance and entertainment venues in Italy, Finland, Spain, Denmark and Ireland, as well as large sports masterplans in the UK, India and China. In addition to his architectural roles, Declan is instrumental in promoting the practice’s business development for new arena and elite training facility projects within the EMEA region.
Declan is dedicated to developing sustainable solutions for mass audience venues worldwide, leading strategic sustainability initiatives within Populous that promote health and wellness across projects, culture and working practices.
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Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Architecture
- MArch (Master of Architecture)
- PGDip (Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture)
Notable Work
Perspectives
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