More than a global sporting event, Brisbane 2032 is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape a spatial identity that will endure long after the final medal is awarded.
At Arcadia, our passion for design is matched by our love of sport. But as landscape architects, we understand that the true measure of success lies not in the entertainment of the Games, but in the legacy we leave behind as we keep in mind that we are not designing for the Olympics, we are designing for Queensland.
Landscape-driven lifestyle
Our subtropical climate is not a backdrop; it’s a conduit to how we live, build, and connect. We’re creating precincts and master planned communities that celebrate outdoor living, with shaded corridors, permeable facades, and landscape-integrated structures that invite connection and comfort.
Every master plan we contribute to is rooted in our understanding of ecology, climate and horticulture, resulting in microclimates in our green streets, laneways, small public squares and public outdoor rooms which provide gradient from public to private spaces.
From outdoor classrooms in schools to office towers with fresh-air access on every level, our designs reflect a philosophy of openness, adaptability, and human-centric architecture. These are spaces that foster community, support wellbeing, and evolve with the needs of their users.
Designing for Generations, Not Just Games
The Olympic Games are a moment in time. Our focus is on creating enduring urban frameworks with precincts that will serve Brisbane’s communities for decades. Whether it’s a sports precinct for future athletes or a mixed-use neighbourhood in a growing suburb, our design approach is legacy-first.
We envision families growing into these spaces: shaded streetscapes maturing over time, children playing in sports facilities long after the Games, and communities gathering in plazas and forecourts for markets, festivals, and everyday life. These are the lived experiences that define successful design.
Lead with First Nations
By leading with First Nations knowledge from conception, our designs will embed cultural narrative, stewardship, and authenticity throughout the landscape. By connecting future with past we are seeking to create social impact and strong place narrative that will increase the sustainability of the spaces we design and ensure true innovative legacy outcomes.
We know that the most successful spaces are shaped through collaboration with First Nations Knowledge Holders and designers where possible, as well as our own research and the ability to distil the information working with our in-house First Nations Design Team.
Adaptive Urbanism and Long-Term Planning
Our Olympic projects are designed with flexibility in mind. The master plans allow for retrofitting during the Games with a short-term phase of activation that integrates seamlessly into the long-term vision. This is adaptive urbanism at its best: designing for lifecycle stages while preserving the integrity of the broader spatial narrative.
The way we design is not to create Olympic venues. We’re embedding Olympic functionality within resilient urban typologies. The Games will fit within the legacy, not define it.
Celebrating Brisbane Living
Visitors to Brisbane in 2032 will encounter more than world-class sporting venues. They’ll experience a city defined by warm nights, outdoor living, and landscape architecture that speaks to place. Our designs celebrate the local vernacular; the laneways that lead to hidden bars, the connection to the river, and precincts like West End and James Street that reflect the character of their communities.
This approach extends to emerging suburbs, where new parks, streetscapes, and retail precincts are being designed with the same attention to detail and contextual sensitivity. Great design should be accessible, no matter where you live in Brisbane.
Collaborative Design for a Shared Future
We’re working alongside developers, planners, and government to ensure that every project contributes to a cohesive urban vision. Together, we’re crafting sub-precincts within the city that offer unique experiences, rooted in local context and design integrity.
Brisbane 2032 is a milestone but our work is about the moments that follow. Through thoughtful, climate-responsive, and community-driven design, we’re shaping a city that will thrive for generations.
