Discipline: Interior Design
Buchan has a long history with the Collins Arcade, originally designing the Australia on Collins building in the 1980’s, which links Collins and Little Collins Streets and forms part of Melbourne’s famous retail ‘ant-track’ – a network of laneways and streets that spans the CBD. A 2011 refurbishment of the iconic 50-year-old building, Australia on […]
Melbourne Walk has been shortlisted for the 2026 The Urban Developer Awards for Industry Excellence, Mixed-Use category. The first new development in Bourke Street Mall for over 50 years, Melbourne Walk is a celebration of the city’s rich and unique identity, and the centrepiece of its revitalisation. The landmark inner-city site unites a collection of eight buildings with […]
Hotel Indigo embodies the brand’s ethos of creating bespoke, local experiences with a strong sense of place – Buchan’s design is a tribute to the city’s past while staying true to the brand’s focus on authentic, place-driven experiences. The result is a 179-room hotel that invites guests to connect with Melbourne’s rich history while enjoying […]
Buchan is proud to join the Melbourne Design Week 2026 program with a behind-the-scenes look at two of Melbourne CBD’s most recent urban renewal projects. Designed as a walking conversation with the project architects, the tour moves through Melbourne Walk and Collins Arcade, exploring adaptive reuse, heritage retention and the design decisions that shape the […]
In the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Merdeka 118 Tower is the world’s second tallest tower and ISD, at 118 storeys. Occupying seven storeys, the preeminent 118 Mall features an expansive sky-lit dome roof that filters natural daylight into the 140,000sqm mall, accommodating more than 200 retail stores, Entertainment and Lifestyle precinct, cinema complex, […]
Buchan’s design for The Court marks the next phase in the transformation of Wellington’s former Courtenay Central into a renewed entertainment destination. Our architectural and interior design teams are leading the redevelopment, which incorporates a comprehensive seismic upgrade and an adaptive reuse strategy that reimagines the existing structure, reducing embodied carbon. A new façade simplifies […]
A premier shopping destination in Adelaide, and currently home to over 100 fashion and lifestyle stores, Burnside Village has undergone an evolution as a vibrant hub for locals and tourists alike to enjoy high end retail, food and beverage, lifestyle, and entertainment options. Buchan has enjoyed a long and successful relationship with the Cohen Group, […]
An ultra-luxury precinct, GURNER™ has partnered with renowned architects and designers to reinvigorate the 1.9-hectare site in South Yarra, and deliver an iconic, premium experience for both residents and visitors alike. This ambitious $3.75 billion mixed-use development will seamlessly blend 800 ultra-premium residences with circa 20,000 sqm of luxury retail, commercial, and world-class hospitality experiences, […]
At ground level, guests are drawn into a dynamic club environment where restaurants, lounges, indoor sports facilities and children’s play zones combine to deliver a layered and activated social environment. The podium facade has been carefully articulated to reveal glimpses of activity within – particularly around the theatre and entertainment spaces – animating the street […]
The characterful fabrication shed, which dates to World War Two, will become the community heart and establish a strong identity for the precinct. The design respects the shed’s existing form, proportions and materials. The main entry faces north towards the river and accentuates the shed’s distinctive, stepped contour. Openings in the facade reveal the internal […]