World renowned architects Populous will oversee the upcoming redevelopment of Simonds Stadium.

Populous, whose work includes Lords cricket ground, Wimbledon and Yankee Stadium will design the project that will see the Brownlow and Jennings stands demolished and replaced with new state of the art facilities.

The works will increase the capacity of Simonds Stadium to approximately 36,000.

RCP returns to Geelong as project manager of the redevelopment after also coordinating the installation of ground lighting in time for the 2012 AFL season.