Region: New Zealand
The building’s design connects to the surrounding natural environment, as well as to the town after which it’s named. The shimmering, undulating glass façade is reminiscent of the ripples in the winding River Avon which is a symbol of the old, as well as the new settlements. The glowing glass and metal sculpture wall evoke […]
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 […]
Invercargill Central has received another accolade, the 2024 Property Council New Zealand Excellence and Best in Category Retail Property Award. Designed by Buchan for Invercargill Central Limited, the expansive 15,137 sqm site has been transformed into a cohesive, masterplanned precinct with curated retail, hospitality, entertainment and commercial zones, connected by new and existing pedestrian links. […]
The building features stylish timber exteriors that link it to the surrounding environment. Carefully thought-out design groups the one, two and three-bedroom apartments plus penthouses into three pods within the building. There is a separate lift core for each of the pods which helps with privacy, security and fosters a sense of community among each […]
Buchan has been integral to the ambitious redevelopment of Invercargill’s retail heart, bringing to life the vision brought about by the Southland regional development strategy in 2016 to re-vitalise and regenerate the CBD of Invercargill. The unprecedented redevelopment covering almost an entire central city block will see the urban fabric of the Invercargill CBD reimagined […]
Invercargill Central has been shortlisted for the 2024 Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects’ Southern Region awards. Shortlisted in the Commercial Architecture category, Invercargill Central is an ambitious city centre block redevelopment on the South Island of New Zealand. Designed by Buchan, the expansive 15,137 sqm site has been transformed into a cohesive, masterplanned […]
Auckland’s proposed Te Tōangaroa Auckland Stadium a will be the catalyst for a transformational 15-hectare precinct on the edge of the CBD that benefits the entire region well into the future. That’s the message from architects Buchan and HKS and the consortium at Buchan’s recent ‘Think Precinct’ event in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. The event invited […]
Mission Bay is designed to meet the changing needs of Auckland’s local community and burgeoning tourist population. It features up to 100 quality apartments and townhouses surrounded by a diverse offering of restaurant, retail and recreational spaces. The design celebrates a romantic, nostalgic reference to an art deco past. It combines simple elements, such as […]
A first look at the proposed downtown stadium design and urban neighbourhood precinct in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland by our design alliance partners HKS. Buchan is proud to be working with HKS on this Auckland city-shaping project. The consortium’s vision for Te Tōangaroa (Quay Park) includes a 50,000-seat, U-shaped stadium as well as four hotels, bars, […]
The transformational redevelopment of a CBD block in the New Zealand regional city of Invercargill has brought people back to the city centre and boosted economic growth. Invercargill Central, designed by global firm Buchan, is an ambitious project that occupies an expansive 15,137 sqm city centre block bordered by active streets on four sides. The […]