Discipline: Architecture
Every nuance and aesthetic subtlety contributes to the centre’s destinational quality. The centre is a seven-level vertical space that seamlessly integrates existing heritage facades with new buildings and extensive glazed features. Users are at the core of the design. Retail principles are applied to the building footprint and defined and located entrances to follow the […]
The massive transformation will include a substantial increase in the retail offer. The $350 million development includes new facades, over 100 new stores, with the latest retail offerings and store fit outs, including a new gourmet food hall area, exciting food and dining experiences, a new interactive playground as well as striking modern amenities and […]
Five residential towers anchored by commercial and retail tenancies seamlessly blend into Gosford’s surrounding parklands. Drawing inspiration from the layered nature of the local landscape, the proposal envisions a series of articulated building forms, where each tower’s design language responds to its unique position and outlook with three key considerations in mind; premium aspect to […]
Buchan is the principal architect behind the landmark Ipswich City renewal project, including new council administration building, public library and information centre, Australia?s first standalone Children’s Library, a major entertainment plaza, Nicholas Street retail, dining and commercial upgrades and an extensive landscaped public realm. Since 2016, Buchan has been working closely with Ipswich City Council, […]
Buchan’s vision established the project as two buildings designed to showcase strong external design features, with a vertical dialogue between the two towers. A significant height difference ensures each tower possesses its own identity. The design incorporates great arcs, which respond to the long white beaches to the east and mountain ranges the west, representing […]
The building features stylish timber exteriors that link it to the surrounding environment. Carefully thought-out design groups the one, two and three-bedroom apartments plus penthouses into three pods within the building. There is a separate lift core for each of the pods which helps with privacy, security and fosters a sense of community among each […]
The multi-unit development, comprised of 96 luxury dwellings, is set on a sloping site. To the busier roadside, a mini-glass tower defines the street presence with a perimeter balcony skin of glazed units and terracotta baguettes provide visual and acoustic privacy. Below a double height sunken garden leads to the entry lobby with integrated building […]
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 […]
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 […]