How the architect who made modern Brisbane shaped the city’s 2032 Olympics stadium plans
30-03-2025 16:00 via theguardian.com

How the architect who made modern Brisbane shaped the city’s 2032 Olympics stadium plans

Michael Rayner, who designed city’s skyscrapers, bridges and cultural venues, says new stadium will revitalise ‘rarely used’ parkAs plans for the 2032 Olympic Games were thrown into limbo last year, architect Michael Rayner began to bend the ear of local politicians and Olympics officials about his idea for Victoria Park.Rayner – a prolific designer who has been described as one of the makers of modern Brisbane – proposed Victoria Park as an Olympics precinct in a 2
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