Discipline: Interior Design
Drawing on Buchan’s extensive knowledge of lifestyle and dining precincts, the architectural vision was to create a unique space for City Cross in the market, to create a destination that was timeless and reflective of its material context. Extensive research into the end user and close collaboration with the client has created a space which […]
The design prioritises lifestyle and connectivity envisioning a modern ‘urbanscape’ in which locals can live, work, rest and play. Consultation with the community was key in ensuring the project was both aspirational and responsive in its design. ‘A huge part of the feedback has been the community’s desire for a local heart – a strong […]
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 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. The 2011 refurbishment of the iconic 50-year-old building, Australia on […]
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 […]
We are delighted to have joined dignitaries and business leaders to celebrate the official launch of the Australia Pavilion and Australia’s participation at Expo 2025 hosted at the National Archives of Australia by the Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon. Don Farrell, in Canberra this week. Buchan is incredibly proud to be Lead […]
Eastland Mall blends striking architecture and innovative interior design to create a pleasing environment that appeals to a burgeoning trade area to draw more people. The centre’s strong community focus is woven throughout its timeless design, celebrating Eastland’s proximity to the Yarra Ranges tourism region. The use of high-quality tactile finishes, natural stone, patterned detailing […]
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 new Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library and Community Hub design story will feature during Geelong Design Week in November. Buchan Principal Aleksander Borek will join Corrina Eccles – Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, Vanessa Schernickau – Geelong Regional Library Corporation and David McCartney, City of Greater Geelong for a conversation guided by Marsha Uppill – […]
Yamanto Central has received the Property Council of Australia Queensland, 2024 Retail Property of the Year Award for Excellence in Development. Designed by Buchan for JMK Retail, Yamanto Central blends retail, art, and community spaces, inspired by the site’s history and a vision to create a destination for families and the local community. “From concept […]