Region: Australia
The brief called for a mixed-use, neighbourhood activity centre with a focus on fresh food and convenience retail which incorporated elements of socially sustainable and environmentally sustainable design. The design outcome was to be wholly community-focused and integrated with the wider urban design strategy for the area to create an activated community space for the […]
Ipswich Children’s Library and Melbourne’s Bar Alba have been shortlisted for the 2022 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Shortlisted for the Public Space and Sustainability categories, Ipswich Children’s Library is Australia’s first standalone children’s library. Every aspect of the whimsical space has been designed exclusively for young people, right down to the shelving and furniture heights, interactive […]
The design features well-thought out, efficiently planned Japanese style guest rooms. These link with generous communal spaces based on Melbourne’s renowned food and beverage offers. A joint project between Buchan and our alliance partner Nikken Sekkei, 130 Russell Street reflects a meeting of the Eastern and Western minds. It showcases Japanese innovation, attention to detail, […]
Congratulations to Buchan Student of Architecture Kate Donaldson, who has received the Bates Smart Award for Architecture in Media – State Award at the 2022 Victorian Architecture Awards alongside co-editors Michaela Prunotto and Manning McBride for their work on Inflection Vol. 08 Presence. The journal of the Melbourne School of Design, Inflection, is a collection of provocative and thought-promoting architectural […]
A new lifestyle destination accessible by land and sea, our design draws inspiration from its maritime surroundings, complemented by a refined, neutral materials palette. Emphasising community and connection, the design incorporates a blend of inviting and inclusive open air gathering places. The waterfront promenade, framed by large, overhanging roofs on the North and East sides, reinforces […]
Buchan has welcomed the addition of two new senior associates to its global design team in Sydney as the firm continues on a trajectory of growth. Nataly Ernst joins the studio as Senior Associate, Architecture, while Marcin Zugaj has been appointed Senior Associate, Interior Design. Buchan Head of Strategy and Marketing Laraine Sperling said the […]
Buchan’s design integrates the landmark historic GPO classical renaissance style architecture with contemporary elegance. We added a 26-level A-grade office tower, 31-level Westin Sydney Hotel tower and 2,700sqm of retail space. The three elements link by a glazed grand courtyard with a 30 metre-high glass roof that provides natural light and a wonderful link between […]
The bold and culturally immersive Armstrong Creek Town Centre Library and Community Hub concept design by Buchan for the City of Greater Geelong has been embraced by the local community and will commence construction late this year. Buchan was appointed to the project after winning the design competition for burgeoning Armstrong Creek area’s first civic and social […]
Buchan’s Melbourne Design Week 2022 forum in the round, Taking back the City, brought together four of Melbourne’s eminent thinkers on city design, along with more than 100 industry colleagues, all focused on building better cities through advocacy, design, and community. Thank you to Jill Garner Victorian Government Architect; Prof. Rob Adams City Architect, City of Melbourne; Prof. Billie Giles Corti, Distinguished […]
Buchan recently hosted a Design Talk lunch in celebration of NGV Melbourne Design Week. Inspired by our Melbourne Design Week forum theme, Taking Back the City, conversation centred around the critical role of design in the development of our cities. An area close to all our hearts, and the work we do. Joining us as Buchan guests were […]