Global architecture firm Populous’ Brisbane team has today been appointed as the principal architect for the Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre in Australia with new artist impressions offering a look at the future Olympic and Paralympic Games venue and community hub.
Slated as a venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the new Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre will feature 12 multi‑use indoor courts designed to support the growing demand for indoor sports across the Moreton Bay region, including basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, pickleball and wheelchair rugby.
With a Games‑time capacity of up to 10,000 spectators, the Centre also has the potential to host major sporting events, entertainment and community activations, while continuing to serve local clubs, schools and community groups well beyond 2032.
In addition to the indoor courts, the Centre will include a café, athlete amenities and outdoor green space, positioning it as a central destination within the Moreton Bay Central precinct and a key piece of social infrastructure for the growing region.
Populous’ design highlights the local landscape and lifestyle. The concept focuses on capturing breezes and light, as well as complementing the indoor activity with outdoor spaces for the community to gather, play and celebrate.
Populous’ well-established Asia-Pacific head office in Brisbane and our local team of more than 100 architects and designers has delivered landmark Queensland projects including the Suncorp Stadium redevelopment, both the Cbus Super and People First Stadiums on the Gold Coast, the Queensland Tennis Centre and training HQs for both the Brisbane Broncos and Brisbane Lions. Globally, Populous has designed venues for 15 Olympic and Paralympic Games including Sydney 2000, London 2012 and Paris 2024.
The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) CEO Simon Crooks said he was thrilled to announce another internationally acclaimed architect team to the Games Infrastructure Program.
“GIICA is bringing the world’s best design talent to Queensland’s Games Venues Infrastructure Program to ensure every one of our 17 new and upgraded venues across the state fill their community, and all Queenslanders, with pride in 2032 and for generations to come,” Mr Crooks said.
