A large industrial sports and leisure centre illuminated at night.


Coomera Indoor Sports Centre
Sporting Facility, Commercial


Location | Coomera, Gold Coast
Client | City of Gold Coast
Photographer | Scott Burrows
Services | Architecture, Interior Design, Design, Documentation
The Coomera Indoor Sports Centre served as a core venue for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, successfully hosting netball and gymnastics events. The building delivers a confident and powerful architectural statement, providing a major adaptable space capable of accommodating up to 7,500 spectators in ‘Games Mode’ for sporting finals.

In its legacy configuration, the centre now forms a key part of a major regional sporting facility at the northern edge of the Gold Coast. It operates as a large multifunctional indoor sports complex featuring 8 indoor basketball or netball courts, indoor football, and badminton courts, alongside a permanent gymnastics facility. A further 12 netball courts are located externally.

The building’s clear, flexible, and highly adaptable planning has allowed it to seamlessly transition from its high-intensity Games mode operation during the Commonwealth Games to its current legacy use, ensuring long-term operational flexibility.

BDA Architecture, as principal project consultant, was pleased to collaborate with specialist design architect Peddle Thorp Architects (Melbourne) on this landmark sporting facility.



2017, Building of the Year
Australian Institute of Architects Awards
Gold Coast/Northern Rivers



The large industrious Coomera Indoor Sports Centre as viewed from the side, illuminated at night by strips of lighting.


The Coomera Indoor Sports Centre at dusk with light reflecting off the full height glazing.

Elevational view of a large sports centre showcasing the expanse of the project.

People playing basketball at the indoor sports centre in Coomera on the Gold Coast.
Views into the well lit linear space of the 'long room' of the Coomera Indoor Sports Centre.