Discipline: Interior Design
Housed in the recently refurbished O’Connells, one of Queenstown’s most iconic buildings, Buchan collaborated with DFS Group’s design team to adapt the concept design for the two-level luxury department store, which spans 1,800sqm, to suit the NZ market and meet NZ standards. With a focus on locally sourced materials, fittings and fixtures, Buchan brought together […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
Designed to host discerning local and international guests, the 227-room hotel will offer world-class amenities including a rooftop bar and restaurant, wellness facilities and event spaces. The design draws on international influences while celebrating local natural materials, creating a refined and distinctly Australian experience. Buchan has been engaged by Lendlease as Architect and Interior Designer […]
Buchan has partnered with Wenty Leagues Club for over a decade, leading the redevelopment from initial Club Estate masterplanning through all design phases. A spacious grand foyer serves as the central meeting point, drawing visitors in with an expansive lounge, floor-to-ceiling windows and an understated ceiling void offering uninterrupted sightlines to the levels above. New […]
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 […]
The 176,515sqm of retail comprises two major department stores, over 300 individual retail units, restaurants and cafes, cinemas and leisure outlets. A curving glazed roof sits above a three-level retail mall that complements an outdoor boulevard. The area operates 24 hours a day with a vibrant mix of shopping and dining opportunities, supplemented by 5,000 […]