Innovative Education Design

James Cook University - Cairns - Medical School

Innovative Education Design

Peter Coaldrake Education Precinct - Brisbane, Queensland

Designing for Diverse Communities

St Catherine’s Indigenous Student Housing - Perth, Western Australia

Life Science Spaces Designed Around People

Brisbane Grammar School STEAM Precinct - Brisbane, Queensland

Urban Infrastructure to Bring People Together

Veranda Walk, James Cook University - Townsville, Queensland

Bespoke Designs for Unique Sites

Riverbank House - West End, Queensland

Memorable Cultural Places

Kooroomba Chapel - Boonah, Queensland

Wilson Architects acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians. We recognise their cultures, histories and diversity and draw inspiration from their deep connection to the lands, waters and seas of Australia.

We acknowledge the Jaggera people and the Turrbal people as the Traditional Custodians of Meanjin land on which we work, and pay respect to their Elders past and present.

genius loci

140 Years of Wilson Architects

In celebration of our remarkable 140-year legacy, we proudly present Genius Loci. This book chronicles the evolution of WilsonArchitects since its founding by A.B. Wilson in 1884. The book traces the firm’s journey through pivotal moments in history, including the war years. Genius Loci also reflects on the incorporation of landscape architecture into our design philosophy in the 1960s. This was a transformative shift that remains central to our approach today. Genius Loci offers a reflective and inspiring look at the past while showcasing the innovative spirit that continues to shape our work today.

DESIGN TO THRIVE

We’re a team of designers united by shared values and a common vision.

We create unique, engaging spaces that blend practical design with beauty and a strong connection to nature. Our goal is to build community and bring people together through meaningful shared experiences.

  • We use design to solve real problems. Good design should not only look great but also improve lives. By combining research, science, and creativity, we create smart, practical solutions that have a lasting impact and help reduce risk for your project.

  • We work closely with clients, consultants, and our own diverse team to turn ideas into reality. Our projects bring together architecture, landscape, ecology, and infrastructure to create places that work for both people and the environment. We also team up with experts like economists and policymakers to make sure our designs stand the test of time.

  • At Wilson Architects, we go beyond sustainability to create places that help communities thrive. We design spaces that respect culture, support well-being, and strengthen the connection between people, place, and the environment.

EXPERTISE

Education

Schools, Universities, Master Planning

Heritage + Adaptive Re-use

Heritage Master Plans, Strategic Refurbishment, Sustainable Re-use

Life Sciences

Laboratories, Science Research

Residential

Bespoke designs for unique sites

Workplace

Education, Life Sciences, Commerce

Community Housing

Student Housing, Multi-Residential

Cultural

Art Galleries, Public Event, Libraries

Integrated Landscapes

Placemaking, Infrastructure, Urban

WHERE WE WORK

Wilson Architects, with our experience and expertise, have worked across Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and the Asia Pacific

With advancing digital technologies and local partnerships we have successfully completed work from a small refurbishment to a $500m+ project

140 YEARS OF
DESIGN EXCELLENCE