Sports & Recreation
Stadiums and fields—where memories are made
Stadiums are the beating hearts of our communities, bringing excitement, unity, community spirit, and purpose. They are where memories are made, bringing people together to play and experience sport. Whether it’s the high school footy field or an impressive cricket pitch, from recreational play through to professional sporting leagues, we plan and design all facets of stadium and field projects at every scale. Breathing life into every community, at every level of competition.
From community sport and recreation to professional sports, games can transform boundaries, unify nations, build community spirit, improve healthy wellbeing, and enrich lives. The buildings in which we watch, play, and practice should intensify this experience—igniting passion, expanding opportunity, and growing character. In any sport, teamwork is imperative.
At Stantec, this is the same. We form teams of engineers who collaborate with clients and contractors to deliver leading facilities fit for indoor sports, sport centres, and more.
We’re a country that appreciates our downtime
Entertaining is what Aussies do well, and it’s what our team loves too. Our engineers recognise what successful entertainment building facilities need and what makes a state-of-the-art stadium. Our attention to create a “fan first” experience in every setting by applying the newest technology and environmentally friendly solutions, we’re engaged in some of Australia’s outstanding venues. So, whether you're creating a sporting stadium or place to host live concerts, our team knows what becomes a magnificent stadium design. Read MoreBlundstone Arena – Ricky Ponting Stand
The spectacular Blundstone Arena adjacent to River Derwent required an expansion of 5,000 seats on the western side of the ground. The arena’s new stand houses modern sporting facilities, including a warm-up area complete with public viewing areas, flexible change rooms, and corporate hospitality provisions to offer athletes and spectators compelling experiences. Read MoreOptus Stadium wins Prix Versailles 2019 World Architecture Design Award
The multi-purpose 60,000-seat Optus Stadium is considered a world-class venue. The “fans first” stadium resulted in an innovative design, ensuring an exceptional event atmosphere and home ground advantage that can only be experienced by being there. As a flexible stadium design, it hosts AFL, cricket, rugby union, rugby league, soccer, and concerts. Read MoreOur People
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Michael Lanchester
Principal, Acoustics Group Leader, QLD
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Drew Kowalski
Principal, Defence Sector Leader, Buildings, QLD
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Alex Saunders
Principal, Civil Group Leader, QLD
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Liliana Mironov
Associate Director, Senior Electrical Project Technical Lead/Australian Discipline Leader
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Michael Matrakis
Principal, Electrical & Vertical Transportation Project Technical Lead
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Alasdair MacKerron
Director, Social Infrastructure Sector Leader, WA
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Olivier Gaussen
Director, Global Acoustics Leader, Buildings
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Tim Sadleir
Principal, Commercial Sector Leader, VIC
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Ashley Holm
Director, Buildings Operations Leader, QLD
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