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Richard Coulson

Chair of the Board of Directors  
QLD Architect Registration Number 3039

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With over 30 years of industry experience and more than two decades in COX’s Queensland Studio, Richard has been part of many of the practice’s major projects across Australia and beyond. His extensive portfolio spans a range of building types including sports, education, health, cultural, community and transport.

Richard has led numerous major public projects in partnership with institutional clients and Queensland’s state and local governments. His notable Queensland projects include the JCU Central Plaza, Queensland Country Bank Stadium, the Cairns Convention Centre Expansion, and the Cairns Performing Arts Centre. Most recently, he led the design of Brisbane’s Kangaroo Point and Breakfast Creek Green Bridges, each project prioritising patron experience while demonstrating a deep respect for climate, context, and community.

Known for his ability to transform complex project briefs into strategic, insightful designs, Richard brings exceptional conceptual clarity to each project he leads. He is a recognised sustainability advocate and leads COX Queensland’s sustainability group, playing a key role in delivering six-star Green Star projects across Australia.

As part of his industry involvement, Richard serves on the Queensland Urban Design and Places Panel and is leading COX’s design response for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. True to his craft, he continues to explore design possibilities through hand drawing—a timeless approach that remains central to his creative process.

July 5th, 2019
Accolades
International Delight: World Architecture Festival Shortlists Six COX Projects
December 13th, 2018
Accolades
Cairns Performing Arts Centre Officially Opens!
August 21st, 2018
Accolades
Jakarta International Velodrome opens at the Asian Games
May 15th, 2018
In the Works
Track Record: Cox Design Jakarta Velodrome
November 29th, 2018
On Site
North Queensland Stadium | From inspiration to realisation
October 30th, 2018
In the Works, On Site
North Queensland Stadium: An Aerial Update
May 29th, 2018
In the Works
North Queensland Stadium: on schedule for the NRL
January 17th, 2017
In the Works
Cox Architecture To Design New North Queensland Stadium
November 13th, 2018
In the Works, On Site
Unveiling the Mephisto
August 29th, 2019
Accolades
Shortlisted: Three COX projects in the 2019 Australian Urban Design Awards
November 7th, 2019
In the Works
West End State School Expansion One Step Closer
January 28th, 2020
In the Works
South Bank: Planning for the Future
February 10th, 2020
In the Works
A First in Fifty Years: The New Fortitude Valley State Secondary College Opens
February 24th, 2020
In the Works
Locals Given First Look at New Queensland Country Bank Stadium
March 3rd, 2020
On Site
James Cook University Central Plaza
March 10th, 2020
Accolades
Cairns Performing Arts Precinct takes out 2020 Minister’s Award for Urban Design
August 19th, 2020
In the Works, On Site
Stage 1 of the West End State School Expansion Encourages Community Connection
November 11th, 2020
Thoughts
Becoming Minjerribah: Two Future Projects on North Stradbroke Island to Celebrate Traditional Owners
November 18th, 2020
COX
Unconventional Sketching with Richard Coulson
May 17th, 2021
COX
Recognition for Queensland Country Bank Stadium: the International Stadium that is Quintessentially Queensland
July 6th, 2021
COX
A Renewed Way to Imagine Place: How North Head / Car-rang-gel is Healing Country
August 2nd, 2021
COX
From the Anna Meares Velodrome to Tokyo – Australia’s Track Cycling Team Gear Up for Olympic Qualifying
August 9th, 2021
COX
Designing for Legacy – Major Games Venues
September 15th, 2021
In the Works
Exciting Redevelopments are Coming to Rockhampton’s Botanic Gardens and Zoo
September 22nd, 2021
Case Study
The Art of Architecture: COX Performance Venues
October 28th, 2021
Accolades
IOC, IPC and IAKS Awards Success for three COX projects: Queensland Country Back Stadium, Ken Rosewall Arena and Rod Laver Arena
November 26th, 2021
Accolades
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College Wins at the World Architecture Festival
January 14th, 2022
Case Study
Pitch Perfect: The Architecture of the Ashes
March 29th, 2022
In the Works
Proserpine Entertainment Centre: A New Heart for a Connected Community
May 19th, 2022
Case Study
Vertical Learning: A New Typology
June 17th, 2022
COX
Opera Under an Endless Sky: The Festival of Outback Opera Held at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum
July 22nd, 2022
Case Study
The Countdown Begins: Looking to Brisbane 2032
May 5th, 2023
Accolades
The Inaugural National Biophilic Design Awards
May 15th, 2023
Accolades
Megan Cope Announced as this Year’s Institute of Modern Art Gala Honouree
July 7th, 2023
Accolades
From the Desert to the Coast: Four COX Projects Celebrated at the 2023 Queensland Architecture Awards
March 8th, 2024
Case Study
Cairns Convention Centre: Sustainable Design for a Thriving Future
March 20th, 2024
COX
Breakfast Creek Green Bridge
May 3rd, 2024
Accolades
Two COX Projects Shortlisted for National Biophilic Design Awards
May 22nd, 2024
Accolades
The Cairns Convention Centre Expansion Named the Eddie Oribin Building of the Year
August 12th, 2024
On Site
Transforming a Former Bunnings Warehouse into a State-of-the-Art Film Studio
August 16th, 2024
In the Works
Exploring Timber’s Role in Sustainable Building Practices: COX Timber Hackathon 2024
September 10th, 2024
On Site
First Look at QUAMPI as it Nears Completion
September 23rd, 2024
Case Study, COX
Universal Design: A Human Right
September 26th, 2024
COX
COX Reappointed to Continue Gold Coast Aquatic Centre’s Legacy
September 26th, 2024
COX, In the Works
Browne Park Redevelopment: A Multi-Use Stadium for Central Queensland’s Future
October 18th, 2024
In the Works
Creating Connected Communities: Somerset Indooroopilly’s Medium-Density Model for Ageing in Place
October 22nd, 2024
Case Study
Architecture for the Athlete: The Complete Journey
October 30th, 2024
COX
Breakfast Creek / Yowoggera Bridge Hits 500,000 Trips in Six Months
November 1st, 2024
COX
More Than Just a Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium Reflects the Spirit of North Queensland
December 6th, 2024
COX
Cricket Grounds: Where Local Identity Meets Global Passion
January 13th, 2025
On Site
Uniting Communities Through Sports at Lismore Regional Sports Hub
January 24th, 2025
In the Works
Elevating Cairns: The Cazalys Stadium Masterplan Unveiled
February 5th, 2025
On Site
Game On: 2027 Rugby World Cup Venues Unveiled
April 17th, 2025
Accolades
COX Projects Recognised at the 2025 AIA Greater Brisbane Regional Architecture Awards
May 9th, 2025
In the Works
Performance Arts Education on Show at St Andrew’s Anglican College
May 14th, 2025
Accolades
Two COX Projects Shortlisted for the National Biophilic Design Awards
May 16th, 2025
On Site
Construction begins on the Eastern Kuku Yalanji Bamanga Muruku Tourism Hub
June 16th, 2025
COX
COX’s Cultural Vision for Museums of the Future
July 4th, 2025
Accolades, COX
Three COX Projects Take Out Accolades at 2025 Queensland Architecture Awards
July 21st, 2025
Accolades
Kangaroo Point Bridge receives dual honours at the 2025 Minister’s Awards for Urban Design
July 29th, 2025
On Site
The Power of the Athlete’s Voice
August 21st, 2025
COX, Thoughts
A Plunge into Pools: Community, Competition, Culture
September 19th, 2025
COX, On Site
25 Years On: The Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
September 24th, 2025
COX
Inclusive by Universal Design: Swimming for All
September 26th, 2025
COX
Shaping Brisbane 2032 Through the Eyes of Paralympians
September 29th, 2025
COX
The 2025 AFL Season Wrapped Up
October 9th, 2025
COX
Athlete’s at the Heart of Brisbane’s Aquatic Legacy
October 16th, 2025
COX
A World Class Gallery Precinct in the Heart of Cairns
October 21st, 2025
COX
Step Inside: Rockhampton’s New Visitor Hub Opens to the Public
October 22nd, 2025
COX
A look into the Mandingalbay Yidinji Eco Cultural Infrastructure Tourism Project
November 19th, 2025
On Site
Three Days at Tocal
December 15th, 2025
COX
Behind the Bridge: The Century Old Story of the Kangaroo Point Bridge
January 5th, 2026
In the Works
COX and Hassell Appointed as Design Team for Brisbane Stadium
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Senior Architect

Boaz Oh
Victoria
Director  
VIC Architect Registration Number 19074

Eliza Suffren
Australian Capital Territory
Director  
ACT Architect Registration Number 2751

Nugroho Utomo
New South Wales
Senior Associate  
NSW Architect Registration Number 11531

Lydia Vegas
Victoria
National Regenerative Design Lead

Laura Turner
Associate

Matthew Trilsbeck
Queensland
Associate

Mitchell Buckley
New South Wales
Senior Associate

Brendan Nolan
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 20285

Jared Smith
South Australia
Director

Zoë King
Western Australia
Director  
WA Architect Registration Number 1029

Greg Howlett
New South Wales
Director  
NSW Architect Registration Number 9250

Felipe Miranda
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 19571

Michael Ferreyra
Queensland
Associate Director

Michelle Mitchell
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 18816

Klara Graszkiewicz
Queensland
Senior Team Leader

Justin Bennett
Australian Capital Territory
Senior Associate  
ACT Architect Registration Number 2462

Belinda Barnes
New South Wales
Lead Designer

Rob Strang
New South Wales
Associate

Rikky Falantino
New South Wales
Principal  
NSW Architect Registration Number 5428

David Holm
Queensland
Senior Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 17770

Steven Harth
Queensland
Senior Associate  
QLD Architect Registration Number 4992

Nuraishikin Salleh
New South Wales
Associate Director  
NSW Architect Registration Number 11175

Barnaby Hartford-Davis
Australian Capital Territory
Associate

Connie Martiniello
New South Wales
Director  
NSW Architect Registration Number 6404

Ian Connolly
New South Wales
Associate Director  
NSW Architect Registration Number 10369

Alex York
New South Wales
Senior Associate

John Caldwell
Western Australia
Associate  
WA Architect Registration Number 3294

Hesti Nienaber
South Australia
Associate  
SA Architect Registration Number 3074

Mee Kyong Kim
Queensland
Chair of the Board of Directors  
QLD Architect Registration Number 3039

Richard Coulson
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 20283

Mark Kowalyov
Victoria
Director  
VIC Architect Registration Number 17240

Andrew Tucker
Victoria
Associate

Elizabeth Stonehouse
Queensland
Senior Associate

Bastiaan Kolff
Victoria
Associate Director  
VIC Architect Registration Number 14678

Marc Raszewski
Victoria
Principal Consultant  
VIC Architect Registration Number 14706

Jonathan Gardiner
Victoria
Senior Associate

Alex Purdon
Victoria
Senior Associate

Ignacio de Mena
New South Wales
Director

Brooke Lloyd
Western Australia
Director

Amanda Ainslie
New South Wales
Senior Associate

Leesa Bennett
South Australia
Associate

Cassie Wilson
New South Wales
Associate Director

Shohan Somasundaram
South Australia
Associate  
SA Architect Registration Number 3595

Cameron Keene
Western Australia
Director

Christopher Foy
New South Wales
Associate Director

Mark Davey
Western Australia
Director  
WA Architect Registration Number 1672 &
SA Architect Registration Number 3497

Fernando Faugno
South Australia
Associate  
SA Architect Registration Number 3590

Adrian Conterno
Victoria
Associate

Michelle James
New South Wales
Director  
NSW Architect Registration Number 11297

Alex Small
South Australia
Associate Director 
SA Architect Registration Number 3605

Gianni Francisco
New South Wales
Senior Associate  
NSW Architect Registration Number 13176 & QLD Architect Registration Number 6027

Will Brouwers
Western Australia
Director  
WA Architect Registration Number 1638 &
SA Architect Registration Number 3495

Matthew Batchelor
Victoria
Associate Director  
VIC Architect Registration Number 15655

Amanda Barker
New South Wales
Associate Director

Rory Brady
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 19592

Andrew Mayne
Victoria
Principal Consultant  
VIC Architect Registration Number 15843

Ian Sutter
Victoria
Associate

Florencia Gariglio
South Australia
Associate  
SA Architect Registration Number 3455

Kirsty Fraser
Associate

Madeleine Stewart
Western Australia
Senior Associate

Joshua Bulloch
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 19872

William Cassell
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 801510

Naomi Evans
New South Wales
Associate Director

Samantha Ellinson
New South Wales
Associate  
NSW Architect Registration Number 9190

Anne-Lise Li Sik
New South Wales
Associate Director

Chris Collignon
Associate

Dominique Hill
Victoria
National Design Technology Lead: Strategy

Matt Austin
New South Wales
Associate

Konrad Grabczuk
New South Wales
Associate  
NSW Architect Registration Number 9405

Anna Brown
Victoria
Senior Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 800915

Graham French
New South Wales
National Sustainability Lead  
NSW Architect Registration Number 12779

Joanne Andrade
Victoria
Associate

Zen Lee
Western Australia
Director  
WA Architect Registration Number 958 & SA Architect Registration Number 3229

Steve Woodland
Victoria
Associate Director

James Park
New Zealand
Director  
ACT Architect Registration Number 2279

Chris Millman
Victoria
Director

Christina Prodromou
Victoria
Senior Associate

John Hayball
Western Australia
Director  
WA Architect Registration Number 1046

Bret White
Victoria
Director  
VIC Architect Registration Number 17826

Paul Curry
Victoria
Director  
VIC Architect Registration Number 18174

Stuart Harper
Victoria
Director  
VIC Architect Registration Number 18251

Sam Lock
New South Wales
Associate

Gabrielle Rebecchi
Australian Capital Territory
Director

Karen Clutson
Queensland
Director  
QLD Architect Registration Number 4631

Paul Focic
Queensland
Associate

Remy Chard
New South Wales
Director  
NSW Architect Registration Number 6367

Russell Lee
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 800923

Stuart Murchison
Victoria
Director

Philip Rowe
Victoria
Director  
VIC Architect Registration Number 17279

Pete Sullivan
Queensland
Associate  
QLD Architect Registration Number 6014

James Ryan
New South Wales
Senior Associate

Chris Tran
New South Wales
Senior Associate

Anthony Crozier
New South Wales
Director 
NSW Architect Registration Number 6491

Joe Agius
New South Wales
Senior Associate

Andy Medhurst
South Australia
Associate  
SA Architect Registration Number 3596

Samuel Chua
Victoria
Associate Director

Anthea Leyden
New South Wales
Consulting Partner

John Richardson
New South Wales
Director  
NSW Architect Registration Number 10074

John Ferendinos
Australian Capital Territory
Managing Partner  
ACT Architect Registration Number 982

Ian Smith
New South Wales
Associate

Kate Harding
Victoria
Director  
VIC Architect Registration Number 800574

Patrick Ness
New South Wales
Associate  
NSW Architect Registration Number 11511

Lei Li
Queensland
Associate

Leon McBride
New South Wales
Associate

Nathan Antico
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 800571

Noushin Atrvash
Australian Capital Territory
Senior Associate  
ACT Architect Registration Number 2466

Vanessa Judge
New South Wales
Associate Director  
NSW Architect Registration Number 8586

Michael Grave
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 801178

Rachael Halstead
Victoria
Associate

Tommy Miller
Western Australia
Director

Mark Hainsworth
Queensland
Associate Director  
QLD Architect Registration Number 4629

Ali Farmer
Queensland
Senior Interior Designer

Steve Hunter
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 18042

Michael Shore
Victoria
Associate Director  
VIC Architect Registration Number 19548

Johannes Lupolo-Chan
Western Australia
Associate

Christopher Wescombe
Victoria
Senior Associate

Shjaan Versey
New South Wales
Associate

Jacky Chen
South Australia
Senior Associate

Jennifer Drake
Western Australia
Chief Information Officer

Moreno Sartorello
Australian Capital Territory
Director  
ACT Architect Registration Number 2594

Ronan Moss
Victoria
Associate

James Allison
Associate

Marko Trifunjagic
Western Australia
Senior Interior Designer

Dominique Tiller
Queensland
Senior Associate

Karen Appleyard
Queensland
Associate  
QLD Architect Registration Number 3548

Vesna Lazarevic
Western Australia
Senior Associate  
WA Architect Registration Number 1380

Andrew Rogerson
New South Wales
Senior Associate

Imad Khan
New South Wales
Associate Director

Katie McKenna
New South Wales
Associate

Andrew Butler
New South Wales
Associate Director

Shirin Adorbehi
Victoria
Head of Research

Dr Jacqueline Baker
South Australia
Director 
SA Architect Registration Number 3080

Adam Hannon
New South Wales
Associate

Manfred Cheng
New South Wales
Associate

Jo Quach
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 19955

Linden Maginness
Victoria
Director  
VIC Architect Registration Number 16276

Andrew Hayes
Australian Capital Territory
Senior Architect  
ACT Architect Registration Number 2247

Andy Kwan
Victoria
Associate

Margot Lapalus
Queensland
Senior Associate

Carol Brubaker
Queensland
Principal Consultant  
QLD Architect Registration Number 4569

Tim Morgan
Queensland
Senior Associate  
QLD Architect Registration Number 2918

Shane Horswill
New South Wales
Associate  
NSW Architect Registration Number 7844

Andrew Hosking
Western Australia
Project Architect  
WA Architect Registration Number 2217

John Lee
National Head of Sustainability

Dr Matthias Irger
New South Wales
Director

Lachlan Abercrombie
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 19002

Jayshree Magan
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 19729

Wesley Perrott
Western Australia
Associate

Tim Seals
New South Wales
Associate Director

Anthony Kim
New Zealand
Senior Associate

Michael Leng
Victoria
Senior Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 17402

David Henderson
Queensland
Associate

Spyros Barberis
New South Wales
Associate  
NSW Architect Registration Number 11823

Josh Bhalla
Australian Capital Territory
Associate  
ACT Architect Registration Number 2824

Jae Lim
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 19807

Amos Dahlitz
Victoria
Director  
VIC Architect Registration Number 15733

Alastair Richardson
Western Australia
Associate

Kylie Beresford
New South Wales
Director 
NSW Architect Registration Number 10000

Ramin Jahromi
Queensland
Director  
QLD Architect Registration Number 4376

Christina Na-Heon Cho
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 800129

Jessica Chapman
Victoria
Director  
VIC Architect Registration Number 16833

Simon Haussegger
New South Wales
Associate Director

Ingrid Kelly
Victoria
Associate Director  
VIC Architect Registration Number 800535

Søren Fischer
Queensland
Senior Team Leader

Kim Huat Tan
Queensland
Associate

Rebecca Hunter
Queensland
Associate | Indigenous Engagement Lead | National BIM Lead  
QLD Architect Registration Number 4304

Ashley Beckett
Queensland
Director  
QLD Architect Registration Number 2863

Brendan Gaffney
New South Wales
Associate  
NSW Architect Registration Number 12112

Karin Ke
Queensland
Director

Kellie Newman
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 17135

Costa Papadopoulos
New South Wales
Senior Associate  
NSW Architect Registration Number 7203

Michael Lam
Australian Capital Territory
Senior Architect

Paul Millwood
South Australia
Associate Director  
SA Architect Registration Number 3464

Kate Russo
Victoria
Associate  
VIC Architect Registration Number 20052
TAS Architect Registration Number 1563

Mark McKenna
Associate  
UK Architect Registration Number 090243H

Annabel Monk
Queensland
Associate

Cecile Viollet
Queensland
Senior Associate

Robert Callanan
Australian Capital Territory
Associate Director  
ACT Architect Registration Number 2467

Gerard O’Connell
New South Wales
National Design Technology Lead: Operations  
NSW Architect Registration Number 6467

Brad Sonter
Victoria
Associate

Nicholas van Lierop
Victoria
Senior Associate

Amy Nelson

Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Townsville, Queensland

Jakarta International Velodrome

Jakarta, Indonesia

Anna Meares Velodrome

Chandler, Queensland

Cairns Performing Arts Centre

Cairns, Queensland

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

Gold Coast, Queensland

Queensland Museum Refurbishment

South Brisbane, Queensland

Energex Headquarters

Newstead, Queensland

University of Queensland Oral Health Centre

Herston, Queensland

The Helix Bridge

Marina Bay, Singapore

COX Brisbane Studio | Interiors

Brisbane, Queensland

Griffith University Red Zones

Nathan Campus & Gold Coast Campus, Griffith University, Queensland

Fortitude Valley State Secondary College

Brisbane, Queensland

AURA Somerset Indooroopilly Golf Club

Indooroopilly, Queensland

Cairns Convention Centre

Cairns, Queensland

Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 2

Gold Coast, Queensland

Kangaroo Point Bridge

Brisbane, Queensland

Lansdowne House

Lansdowne, Queensland

The Ninth Middle Ridge

Toowoomba, Queensland

The Quandamooka Arts and Culture Centre (QUAMPI)

North Stradbroke Island, Queensland

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