Discipline: Architecture
The Australia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 Osaka, designed by global architecture and design practice Buchan, is now open and welcoming visitors. Themed ‘Chasing the Sun’, the Pavilion takes its design cue from the ubiquitous eucalyptus tree and its gumnut. The eucalypt’s many shapes and colours symbolise the diversity and dynamism of the Australian people, […]
A sneak peek at the Buchan design concept behind the Australia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka! The Pavilion takes its design cue from the ubiquitous eucalyptus tree and its gumnut, with a striking, colourfully illuminated façade representing a gumnut bursting into flower. The architecture and exhibition showcase Australia’s unique natural beauty and create […]
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 […]
An exciting day for the Buchan team to celebrate the grand opening of The Market Pavilion at Chadstone – a world-class food and lifestyle destination set to redefine Melbourne’s culinary landscape. Designed by Buchan, in association with Woods Bagot, The Market Pavilion spans 26,500 square metres and is home to more than 50 market-leading retailers, […]
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 […]
Designed by Buchan with Mather Architecture, Scotts Crossing has transformed a vehicle-dominated roadway in Canberra’s CBD into a vibrant, pedestrian-focused public realm, prioritising social connection and community engagement. Inspired by the historic Molonglo River, the design features sweeping ETFE canopies, lush landscaping, and enhanced building facades that frame the revitalised area. With traffic diverted underground, […]
The Brisbane studio of Buchan is kicking off 2025 by celebrating its forty-year anniversary and moving to a new studio. Longstanding Buchan director and principal Phil Schoutrop is Brisbane born and bred and says the milestone comes at an exciting time for the practice and for Queensland. “Brisbane and South East Queensland are undergoing a […]
Buchan is proud to be a part of the next phase in Chadstone’s continual evolution with the opening of the new fresh food precinct, ‘The Market Pavilion’, next month. Designed by Buchan in association with Woods Bagot, The Market Pavilion spans more than 26,500 square metres of retail area at ground level, with the newly […]
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 […]
Holiday Inn Bourke Street brings the brand’s globally recognised warmth and comfort into the heart of Melbourne, celebrating the joy of travel for all. Natural textures, soft timbers, brickwork, and a refreshing palette of greens, pinks and mustard create an inviting environment that feels both modern and familiar. Guests are welcomed by the signature ‘Hello’ […]