Region: Australia
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, […]
An exciting, mixed-use precinct that will become the heart of Clyde North in Melbourne’s south-eastern growth corridor is an ‘anti-mall’ that turns the traditional shopping centre inside out. Designed by architecture practice Buchan, Meridian Village provides retail, commercial and entertainment tenancies and is located between existing industrial and residential areas. Buchan Principal, Grant Withers, says […]
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, […]
Construction is underway on Melbourne Walk, an exciting mixed-use development in Melbourne’s retail heart and the first built project in Bourke Street Mall in more than 50 years. Formerly known as The Walk, the 3,600sqm site was originally made up of eight separate buildings including Diamond House, the Public Benefit Bootery, Allan’s Building and York […]
Designed by Buchan in collaboration with Queensland property company Stockwell and the Noosa Shire Council, the Noosa Civic Medihub will provide much-needed allied health services to the growing Noosa community. Located within the Noosa Business Centre, the Medihub houses specialist health tenants, including cancer care, pathology, and specialist consulting suites, offering a centralised healthcare hub […]
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 […]
We are very pleased to share our new promotions at Buchan. These individuals have made a notable contribution to the growth and diversity of our studio through their design excellence, technical expertise, leadership and client service. Please join us in congratulating these individuals – Brigid Kelly, Cordilia Thomas, Courte Harlow, Kwai Fat Yeung, Isabella Etna, […]
Buchan’s Hotels forum this month ‘Make an impression, leave no trace’ made an undeniably positive impression on the hotels and hospitality industry. The event brought together influential voices from across the hospitality industry – hoteliers, asset owners, developers and consultants at the forefront of new thinking – to discuss and debate the responsibility and opportunity […]
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 […]
The design focuses on creating a strong connection between buildings and health, productivity and well-being; maximising natural light and using biophilic elements to create a healthy building. The palette uses materials and elements from nature throughout. These pieces reflect the local ecology and geology to create a distinct sense of place. Buchan provided architectural and […]