Brisbane 2032 is gathering pace, with Cox, Hassell and Japan’s Azusa Sekkei appointed as principal architects for the new Victoria Park Stadium.
The Albanese and Crisafulli governments have hit the ground running in 2026 on the delivery of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, announcing the principal architects for the new Brisbane Stadium in Victoria Park.
Two Australian founded, internationally renowned firms – Cox and Hassell – will partner with Japan’s Azusa Sekkei to deliver an iconic stadium that reflects Queensland’s character and lifestyle.
The team brings a proven track record, having designed Perth’s Optus Stadium, the redeveloped Adelaide Oval, and were part of the consortia that delivered the 2006 redevelopment of the MCG’s Northern Stand.
Azusa Sekkei has delivered 120 stadiums worldwide, including the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Cox, Hassell and Azusa Sekkei team were awarded the contract after an extensive three-month procurement process by GIICA that began with an open market call for expressions of interest in September this year.
The team is supported by two of the world’s leading engineering firms Arup Group Limited and SBP Australia who bring significant experience to the design of the stadium’s roof.
The concept is a Queensland response for the new venue that embeds the main stadium for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games into Victoria Park’s topography.
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 to serve as a fitting home ground for local sporing teams Brisbane Lions, Queensland Bulls and Brisbane Heat.
GIICA is delivering the 17 new and upgraded venues across the state in the $7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments.
“The new Brisbane Stadium promises to become a landmark venue for the city as its home of global sporting events and international concerts, as well as home ground for local sports stars the Brisbane Lions, Queensland Bulls and Brisbane Heat for years to come, said the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King.
“GIICA will now commence early design work, alongside project validation work, to ensure the new stadium can be delivered on time and on budget, ready for 2032.”
“We sought visionary design, innovation, and quality teamwork credentials when we started our selection process for the principal architect, and that is certainly what we have seen through our exhaustive deliberations, commented GIICA Chairman Stephen Conry AM.
Cox Architecture Director and Chair Richard Coulson said:
“The Queensland character is defined more by humility than bravado, a quality reflected in the architecture of the traditional Queenslander.
“We believe the stadium must be truly of its place, reflecting not only the identity of Brisbane but also the broader region.
“It should foster the connection between where we live, the surrounding landscape, and nature itself.
“With its rolling green hills and sweeping views, Victoria Park is a stunning setting for this stadium.
“The importance of long views, capturing cooling breezes, and the essential provision of shade, all embody the relaxed way of life that Queenslanders cherish – qualities that are integral to our culture.”
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