Insights

Building Australia’s Sporting Future

Peddle Thorp Architects has designed 74 sports facilities worth $3.6B, shaping Olympians and building Australia’s Brisbane 2032 legacy.

For decades our team has stood at the centre of Australian sport, designing the places where athletes train, compete and inspire the next generation. As Brisbane prepares for the 2032 Olympics, we reflect on the scale and impact of our work.

By the Numbers
  • Over 70Aquatic, Stadiums and Multi-sport community facilities
Total value of projects:
  • Over $3.6 billion
Spaces That Shape Athletes

Our facilities have been more than just infrastructure. They have served as training grounds for Olympians and Paralympians who have carried the Australian flag to the global stage:

    • Kyle Chalmers (Rio 2016 Olympic gold medallist, swimming) trained at the South Australia Aquatic and Leisure Centre.
    • Matt Cowdrey (Australia’s most successful Paralympian) also trained at SAALC.
    • Mack Horton (Rio 2016 Olympic gold medallist, swimming) prepared at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
    • Victoria Brown (Australian water polo goalkeeper, London 2012 Olympian) trained at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
    • Ariarne Titmus (Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic champion) began her development at Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre in Tasmania before moving to Queensland.
    • Ray Borner (four-time Olympian, basketball) competed at the Coomera Indoor Sports Centre during the Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games.
    • Dyson Daniels (Australian Boomers representative, NBA player for the Atlanta Hawks) developed his basketball career in Bendigo, with Bendigo Stadium central to the region’s pathway.

These names represent just a fraction of the athletes who honed their skills in our venues.

More Than Just the Games

While we celebrate athletic achievement, the true strength of our facilities is found in their dual purpose. Operating as both community hubs and elite performance venues.

From local swimmers and junior footballers to weekend basketballers, the very same courts and pools that nurture everyday athletes also provide the foundation for future Olympians to pursue their dreams.”

Looking Ahead to Brisbane 2032

As Brisbane prepares for its Olympic moment, the need for sustainable, adaptable and community-oriented facilities has never been greater. With more than AUD 3.61 billion in sport infrastructure delivered across Australia, our experience positions us to deliver the venues that will define the Games and leave a lasting legacy.

Australia’s sporting story is already written in the pools and stadiums we have designed. Now it’s time to build the next chapter.