Discipline: Architecture
Armstrong Creek in Greater Geelong has a distinctive new landmark following the opening of the Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library and community hub, marking a major civic milestone for the masterplanned community in one of Victoria’s fastest growing regions. Designed by Buchan, the $21.8 million facility is positioned in the heart of the Armstrong Creek Town […]
A transformational redesign at Westpoint Blacktown shopping centre, owned by QIC, has repurposed existing space to capture the attention of a growing community. QIC leveraged an opportunity to reinvigorate a 10,000 square metre vacant space by introducing three mini-majors and more than 20 smaller retailers and engaged the architecture and interiors team at global practice […]
Our design links the cultural heritage and urban future aspirations of the Brisbane Showgrounds masterplan. The transformed space incorporates rescued materials from key warehouse and pavilion structures within the showgrounds precinct. It includes a ‘destination’ food and beverage concept, studio spaces for the creative industries, childcare centre and a multi-level car park. We also created […]
The curated and coordinated design of the centre not only facilitates greater collaboration and placemaking outcomes but also tourism and economic growth for the city centre of Taichung. Buchan led the concept and schematic design for the façade and double-decked bridge that connects the two blocks, facilitating movement around the centre that has been designed […]
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library will welcome its first visitors when it opens to the public next month. A distinctive new landmark in the heart of the Armstrong Creek Town Centre, the $21.8 million library and community hub spans 2,500 square metres across three storeys. It contains more than 30,000 new books and resources and features […]
The design has striking twin tower forms positioned above a common podium. Each balcony orientates to take advantage of the CBD, Botanical Gardens, Albert Park and bay views. The brilliant façade is a complete sheen of glazing extending around all edges of the balcony to offer visual and acoustic tranquility and sun protection, while capturing […]
Nicholas Street Precinct has been recognised as an exemplar of best practice in urban design at the Queensland Government Minister’s Award for Urban Design, winning both the Minister’s Urban Design Award and Movement & Place Category Award. The awards highlight the critical role of good urban design in shaping Queensland, and how collaborative relationships can […]
The building design responds sensitively to the scale of the village architecture, retaining an existing heritage shop front and through the prominent use of brick in the facade. The building form steps back from the street to mediate scale and in doing so, creating a sequence of deep terraces and balconies. All apartments are light-filled […]
Buchan has announced 5 new principals and 8 senior elevations across its Australian and New Zealand studios. Buchan CEO Stephen Auld says the senior promotions reflect the growth of the practice and an investment in talent and diversity across the organisation. “These individuals have made a notable contribution to Buchan through their design excellence, technical […]
Invercargill Central has received another accolade, the 2024 Property Council New Zealand Excellence and Best in Category Retail Property Award. Designed by Buchan for Invercargill Central Limited, the expansive 15,137 sqm site has been transformed into a cohesive, masterplanned precinct with curated retail, hospitality, entertainment and commercial zones, connected by new and existing pedestrian links. […]