Discipline: Architecture
The new Dining Precinct at Belmont Forum has created a vibrant pedestrian friendly environment, inviting and protected from both traffic and climate, and rich in texture and experience. The Precinct includes public seating, a performance stage, and hybrid urban furniture that encourages interaction in unexpected ways. The team and the client shared a vision for […]
With Development Application approval for Stage One, Buchan is shaping the future town centre at the heart of Stockland’s new masterplanned community on the Sunshine Coast – Aura. Spanning 16,000sqm, Stage One of Aura Town Centre will bring together retail, commercial, hospitality, entertainment and healthcare within a walkable setting open to the public realm. Envisioned […]
The $21.8 million facility designed by Buchan spans 2,500 square metres across three storeys and contains more than 30,000 new books and resources, along with a children’s story time area, outdoor terraces and multipurpose and creative spaces. The library’s expressive facade is punctuated by playful circular windows which represent many individuals coming together and is […]
Buchan is partnering with Ayala Malls on a bold vision for the future of Filipino retail and lifestyle. This includes leading the design of two landmark redevelopments – Glorietta in Makati and Ayala Center Cebu – as part of Ayala Malls’ transformative reinvention journey. “The dynamic retail sector in the Philippines is being driven by […]
Designed to reduce the number of cars on Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway and improve public transport in Melbourne’s east, the premium bus station caters for up to 370 commuter cars with quick drop off and pick up bays, bike storage and end-of-trip amenities. Above the transit facility a 5,000sqm green roof community park includes walking and […]
We’re proud to share that our Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library project has been assessed by the Green Building Council of Australia and has achieved a Green Star Buildings ‘Designed’ record of achievement. Designed by Buchan in close collaboration with the City of Greater Geelong and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners, Biyal-a reflects our belief in architecture that […]
Appointed by client QIC, Buchan developed the overall masterplan for the site together with the design for a significant mixed-use development on an undeveloped CBD carpark known as Section 96. Setting a sustainable precedent for future expansion, Buchan closely analysed the existing streetscape to inform the masterplan. A focus on activated, landscaped pedestrian spaces break […]
A retail precinct in Canberra CBD has reclaimed a roadway to create a benchmark for green, pedestrian-focused public space that puts people before cars. Scotts Crossing, designed by Buchan with Mather Architecture for Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), has transformed an inhospitable laneway between two sections of the Canberra Centre shopping mall into a welcoming, year-round […]
A flagship precinct within Chadstone spanning 26,500 sqm of ground-floor retail, it is home to over 50 retailers offering fresh produce, gourmet ingredients, artisanal products, and immersive food experiences. At its heart, food defines the experience, setting a new benchmark in experiential retail. More than a place to shop, The Market Pavilion is a curated […]
Burnside Village has unveiled a striking collection of public artworks, transforming the retail experience into one of cultural exploration and community connection. Commissioned by Cohen Group of Companies in partnership with Guildhouse, these five one-of-a-kind sculptures by leading South Australian and interstate artists are seamlessly integrated into the new precinct. From suspended bronze to perceptual […]