Built on the lands of the Turrbal people and opened in 1928, Collin House is a five-storey brick building with a rich and varied history. Originally a car showroom and parking station for EG Eagers and Sons, it was named after Captain William Collin, a pioneer of Brisbane’s shipping industry. Over the decades, it has also housed the Dunlop Rubber Company, government offices, and even The Ritz Ballroom.
Today, Collin House is home to the Asia Pacific headquarters of Populous, the global design firm behind Brisbane icons like Suncorp Stadium. With a team of 100 in Brisbane, Populous has shaped some of Queensland’s leading sports and entertainment venues—including CBUS Super Stadium, People First Stadium, and the Queensland Tennis Centre.
During Brisbane Open House, join us for a Sustainable Co-Design Workshop with Dr Kavita Gonsalves (Associate Principal, Sustainability Design Lead, APAC) and Sarah Lansdell (Senior Associate, Project Architect) from 10:00am to 12:30pm.
Take a tour of our studio and discover designs for major global projects—like Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park and stadiums for the upcoming 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia. You’ll also spot a large 2007 Robert Moore artwork, True, Square, Plumb & Level, proudly displayed above our main staircase and carried through two of our previous Brisbane studios.
Come and meet the team—we look forward to welcoming you!
Tour Information
Frequency of Guided Tours: Join a Sustainable Co-Design Workshop from 10:00am to 12:30pm.
Tour Tips
Photography restrictions, No photography
Additional Activities
Workshops/talks, Sustainable co-design workshop
Wheelchair access
Yes