Region: Australia
Armstrong Creek in Greater Geelong has a distinctive new landmark following the opening of the Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library and community hub, marking a major civic milestone for the masterplanned community in one of Victoria’s fastest growing regions. Designed by Buchan, the $21.8 million facility is positioned in the heart of the Armstrong Creek Town […]
Five residential towers anchored by commercial and retail tenancies seamlessly blend into Gosford’s surrounding parklands. Drawing inspiration from the layered nature of the local landscape, the proposal envisions a series of articulated building forms, where each tower’s design language responds to its unique position and outlook with three key considerations in mind; premium aspect to […]
A transformational redesign at Westpoint Blacktown shopping centre, owned by QIC, has repurposed existing space to capture the attention of a growing community. QIC leveraged an opportunity to reinvigorate a 10,000 square metre vacant space by introducing three mini-majors and more than 20 smaller retailers and engaged the architecture and interiors team at global practice […]
Buchan’s vision established the project as two buildings designed to showcase strong external design features, with a vertical dialogue between the two towers. A significant height difference ensures each tower possesses its own identity. The design incorporates great arcs, which respond to the long white beaches to the east and mountain ranges the west, representing […]
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library will welcome its first visitors when it opens to the public next month. A distinctive new landmark in the heart of the Armstrong Creek Town Centre, the $21.8 million library and community hub spans 2,500 square metres across three storeys. It contains more than 30,000 new books and resources and features […]
Nicholas Street Precinct has been recognised as an exemplar of best practice in urban design at the Queensland Government Minister’s Award for Urban Design, winning both the Minister’s Urban Design Award and Movement & Place Category Award. The awards highlight the critical role of good urban design in shaping Queensland, and how collaborative relationships can […]
Buchan has announced 5 new principals and 8 senior elevations across its Australian and New Zealand studios. Buchan CEO Stephen Auld says the senior promotions reflect the growth of the practice and an investment in talent and diversity across the organisation. “These individuals have made a notable contribution to Buchan through their design excellence, technical […]
The multi-unit development, comprised of 96 luxury dwellings, is set on a sloping site. To the busier roadside, a mini-glass tower defines the street presence with a perimeter balcony skin of glazed units and terracotta baguettes provide visual and acoustic privacy. Below a double height sunken garden leads to the entry lobby with integrated building […]
Buchan has been appointed to the redesign of 260 Collins Street, in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Buchan has a long history with the site, originally designing the building, formerly known as is proud to be appointed to the redesign of 260 Collins Street, in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Buchan has a long history […]
Our design links the cultural heritage and urban future aspirations of the Brisbane Showgrounds masterplan. The transformed space incorporates rescued materials from key warehouse and pavilion structures within the showgrounds precinct. It includes a ‘destination’ food and beverage concept, studio spaces for the creative industries, childcare centre and a multi-level car park. We also created […]