Architects look back on past Olympics to shape the future of Brisbane 2032

In a month's time, experts will gather at The Architecture Symposium in Brisbane to interrogate opportunities for leveraging the local and global legacy of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The full-day symposium will feature 18 speakers across nine presentations, a panel discussion and a Pecha Kucha-style snapshot of the industry's perspectives on the possibilities of the games.

In one of the symposium's key sessions, "Learning from the Past", architects of past Olympic events - including Sydney 2000, Vancouver 2010, London 2012 and Paris 2024 - will speak on the lessons that could be applied to Brisbane 2032.

Read up on the speakers below:

Cécilia Gross and Laure Mériaud will speak on Venhoeven CS and Ateliers 2 3 4's design of the Olympic Aquatic Centre - the only new building for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Having studied architecture in Strasbourg and Delft, Gross joined Venhoeven CS in 2003, and became an architect partner in 2017. Her insights extend from uniting architectural and urban challenges to creating healthy cities, employing nature-inclusive design, and harnessing the architect's power to connect and inspire.

Mériaud is a partner architect at Ateliers 2 3 4, an architecture, urban planning and landscape design agency based in Paris and the overseas territories. Since 2006, Mériaud and her partners at Ateliers 2 3 4 have been fostering a collaborative and multidisciplinary work on contemporary cities and living, using an open methodology that allows for flexibility and innovation at all levels of design and planning.

Allies and Morrison began working on the masterplan for a new Olympic Park to host the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games almost a decade earlier in 2003.

Having joined Allies and Morrison in 2000 following work in Dublin and Malaysia, Alex Wraight has led a wide range of projects. Made a partner in 2015, Wraight is currently leading multidisciplinary teams on several high-profile projects, including the Cultural and Education District at East Bank in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Ann Duffy is an accomplished thought leader, advisor and speaker on regenerative design, sustainability, legacy and impact for Olympic and Paralympic Games, World Cup sport events, sporting organisations, business and host cities.

With over 30 years of experience, Ann will speak to her experience in place-based design, multi-party planning and mega-sport event hosting to create meaning and multi-faceted legacies.

Australian Institute of Architects 2024 Gold Medalist Philip Thalis is a founding principal of Hill Thalis Architecture and Urban Projects. Working with several collaborators, the practice won a national competition for their scheme for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Athlete's Village at Homebush Bay, which ultimately contributed to the success of the city's official bid.

Hill Thalis is recognised for its independent standpoint, winning more than 100 professional awards, commendations and competitions for architectural, urban, public space and heritage projects.

Tickets are now on sale for the full-day symposium, which will be held on 17 October. Architects are eligible to earn up to 5.5 formal CPD points, while Design Institute of Australia members can earn 8 DIA CPD points by attending The Architecture Symposium: All eyes on Brisbane.

The Architecture Symposium is a Design Speaks program organised by Architecture Media and supported by premium partners Bondor Metecno and Planned Cover, and hotel partner Ovolo The Valley.