COX Architecture and Hassell will lead the team to design a landmark stadium in Victoria Park, serving as the city’s main sporting and entertainment destination and hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The project is further supported by top engineering firms Arup and SBP, both renowned for their extensive stadium experience, especially in developing the stadium’s crucial roof structure.
The selection panel undertook a comprehensive analysis and deliberation across the four impressive bids before choosing the successful team, with the global expertise, local knowledge, and practical experience of COX, Hassell and Azusa Sekkei finishing ahead.
The winning concept by COX, Hassell and Azusa Sekkei is a “Queensland Response” for the new venue that embeds the Stadium into Victoria Park’s topography, nestling it within the rolling hills and taking in the sweeping views, while also maximising parklands and enhancing the experience of all park users and the community.
The new stadium will host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and athletics at the 2032 Games, before becoming the city’s main stadium in legacy mode, with 63,000 seats and a fitting home ground for local sports stars, Brisbane Lions (AFL), Queensland Bulls (State Cricket), and Brisbane Heat (Twenty20 Cricket).
The design team will be supported by a strong consultancy team, including Azusa Sekkei, Arup, sbp, and Blaklash – an Indigenous-owned consultancy that guides meaningful and ongoing First Nations engagement throughout the project.
Images: Cox Architecture/Hassell | Courtesy of GIICA
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