Discipline: Architecture
The Landing acts as a social and economic drawcard to Wigram Skies’ masterplanned community, south-west of Christchurch. Its design references the aeronautical history of the site (formerly the Wigram Aerodrome) as well as Maori motifs from developers Ngai Tahu Property. Buchan was appointed to design key components of the retail and office buildings and deliver […]
The completely refurbished hotel comprises 22 refurbished heritage rooms and 51 new rooms. Rooms share a circulation ‘street’ space woven through and around the heritage building. A three-level glazed conservatory space delineates the original 1897 building fabric and the new boutique rooms. Within, the materiality expressed contrasts the rustic and textural rear of the building […]
The Rise is a landmark building for the City of Bayswater and community comprising an amphitheatre, sports hall, library, meeting rooms, café, function centre for 400 people, a gymnasium, offices, child health clinic, parents and children facility. A number of design features have made The Rise a successful award-winning shared community facility. Strong architectural features […]
The design provides a distinctive curvilinear profile to take advantage of its city-edge location. Each of the 221 apartments have generous building perimeter exposure, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood living spaces and maximise views. The north and south façade define a series of projecting and retracting balconies. The east elevation features full […]
The design embraces the City’s rich architectural heritage, with the precinct anchored by the reinstated original Gas Chimney. Centred around a landscaped linear pedestrian plaza, the new 10-storey residential and commercial mixed-use precinct will feature 56 apartments with ground floor large format convenience and specialty retail, and dining offering. The recently lodged Development Application is […]
Ushera is a grand gesture of impeccable aesthetics and thoughtful planning, wonderfully discreet without adjoining walls between homes. Designed to branch out in a unique fan format, the building’s façade is embraced by verdant surrounds and vertical gardens. A grand welcome awaits residents, with a porte-cochère reminiscent of a five-star hotel. Just beyond the lobby, […]
The $46M Grandstand redefines the race day experience. It is bold, modern and dynamic, with the facilities and flexibility to enable it to function as a year-round, multiuse entertainment and function venue. The design builds on the tradition of Flemington Racecourse, while providing patrons with state-of the-art amenities and unimpeded sightlines which set the new […]
The surrounding entertainment and shopping amenities are appropriately reciprocated by creating large podium housing a light-filled retail centre, topped by three separate volumes of residential units. the stepping of the tower provides a transition from the context to the larger tower scale. The dominant element of the development is the curving tower from elevated over […]
Working within the constraints of the existing building, Buchan has designed an additional level, providing another 2,850sqm for dining facilities. Importantly, this level seamlessly integrates into the existing refurbished club. The use of natural materials, such as stone and wood, assist to create an inviting environment. A spacious grand foyer is a central meeting point […]
There are five retail anchor stores, a luxury precinct of 40 premium retailers, 50 eateries, a 14-screen cinema complex, a gym and a spa. But, the most striking feature is the curving glass roof that is the defining design feature of the development, atop a figure eight layout with two principal levels and a full […]