Built on the lands of the Turrbal people, Collin House was opened in 1928. The five storey brick building was originally a parking station and car sales showroom for EG Eagers and Sons. Named after Captain William Collin, an early shipping company owner, the riverside building has also been the home of the Dunlop Rubber Company, Government offices and The Ritz Ballroom.
Today, it’s the Asia Pacific headquarters for global design firm Populous – the designer of many other Brisbane icons such as Suncorp Stadium. With a Brisbane staff of 100, the team has designed local sports and entertainment landmarks, including CBUS and People First Stadiums, the Queensland Tennis Centre and elite training facilities for the Brisbane Broncos and North Queensland Cowboys.
The team looks forward to showing you around. You may spot images on the walls of exciting sports, entertainment and aviation projects, including the recently opened Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong as well as designs for some of the stadia that will play host to the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
There is also a large Robert Moore artwork from 2007 above the main stairs, titled True, Square, Plumb & Level. This piece has proudly featured in two of our previous Brisbane offices.
Come and meet us during Brisbane Open House!
Tour Information
Frequency of Guided Tours: N/A
Tour Tips
Photography restrictions, No photography
Additional Activities
Workshops/talks, Sustainable co-design workshop
Wheelchair access
Yes
Awards
Recent Architectural or Engineering Awards: No
Environment Accreditation: No