{"id":6844,"date":"2026-04-16T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T09:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.angesfinanciers.org\/?p=6844"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:13:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T15:13:51","slug":"populous-reveals-plans-to-revamp-home-of-indian-cricket-in-kolkata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.angesfinanciers.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/16\/populous-reveals-plans-to-revamp-home-of-indian-cricket-in-kolkata\/","title":{"rendered":"Populous reveals plans to revamp “home of Indian cricket” in Kolkata"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Architecture studio Populous<\/a> has unveiled plans to expand and redevelop Eden Gardens, an iconic cricket<\/a> venue in Kolkata<\/a>, India. <\/span><\/p>\n

The fan-first revamp of Eden Gardens, which is widely referred to as the “home of Indian cricket”, will improve the venue’s seating plan and hospitality options.<\/p>\n

Populous<\/a> said the project deliberately focuses on enhancing the existing building, rather than expanding it to ensure the design honours the iconic venue.<\/p>\n

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Populous is set to revamp the home of Indian cricket”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Our primary design strategy was to turn these challenges into wins for the venue, players and fans,” said associate principal Pranav Kashyap.<\/p>\n

“The design not only unlocks premium hospitality experiences, but also maximizes the event day experience and opens up non-event day opportunities for the venue,” he continued.<\/p>\n

“This will provide an unparallelled experience for fans and players in India. Every strike of the bat will be heard loud and clear above the roar of the crowd.”<\/p>\n

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The capacity of Eden Gardens will be increased by 17,000<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Described by Populous as “cricket’s answer to the Colosseum”, Eden Gardens was built in 1864 and remains the third-largest cricket stadium in the world.<\/p>\n

The studio will increase seating capacity from 68,000 to 85,000, with 30 per cent more corporate hospitality seats.<\/p>\n

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Hospitality options at the stadium will also be improved<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Corporate seats will be housed in boxes and lounges, and linked to enhanced corporate hospitality areas, the number of which will also be increased as part of the revamp.<\/p>\n

Another element of the project will be the introduction of the Sky Deck \u2013 an observation area and lounge overlooking the adjacent park and river.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, at ground level, fan zones and lounges will be added that open up to the surrounding gardens.<\/p>\n