Region: New Zealand
Buchan has been recognised by the Large Format Retail Association (LFRA) for immense contribution to the industry. For more than 25 years Buchan has collaborated with our clients and industry partners to design and develop new concepts in Large Format Retail that have paved the way for a transition from traditional ‘big box’ to lifestyle-oriented […]
The built form introduces a contemporary profile to the neighbourhood, seamlessly integrating commercial and hospitality spaces with two levels of residential apartments and penthouses above. Each residence is designed to prioritise openness, daylight, and a strong connection to the outdoors. Full height glazing and sheltered balconies frame views of the river and city beyond, while […]
A new development in the prestigious seaside suburb of St Heliers has added five whole-floor apartments to Auckland’s luxury residential market. Designed by global architecture practice Buchan, the Sonata apartments offer spectacular views over the Waitemata Harbour, Rangitoto Island and across to the city. All the three-bedroom dwellings have direct lift access from the lobby […]
This month we launch our 2023 Edition of The Men’s Menu. Last year the Buchan team was inspired during Men’s Health Week, in support of mental health and wellbeing, to come together through a shared passion for good food, good company and good conversation. This led to the creation of our very own cookbook ‘ […]
The relocatable, modular system was proposed by Buchan using its retail expertise to assist in re-establishing retail amenities in the CBD following an invitation by the city’s Re:START The Heart Trust. Our team had previously designed a home using shipping containers, which inspired a concept that could be used for single or multistorey formats to […]
Buchan Principal Rob Guild questions if urbanisation is delivering the design quality that supports the health and wellbeing of our communities. And, how we should move forward under increasing pressures, including extreme weather events. The opinion piece also features commentary from Buchan Principal Raylene McEwan who shares insights on designing for disaster. With over 20 […]
International design practice Buchan continues to build capability and capacity with two new appointments in New Zealand. Scott Inverarity joins the Auckland studio as a Senior Associate, whilst Christchurch welcomes Associate Crispin Schurr. New Zealand Regional Operations Leader and Christchurch Principal, Raylene McEwan, says both will work across the entire business, in line with Buchan’s […]
Buchan recently celebrated 30 years of Design in ‘Aotearoa’ New Zealand with our colleagues, clients and industry partners. Our heartfelt thanks to the many people that have supported us on this journey as we have evolved over the last three decades. We are proud of our local story, and our global history as an international […]
North facing and filled with natural light, each apartment has private access and enjoys spectacular views over Waitemata Harbour, Rangitoto Island and across to the city. The textured polished concrete exterior anchors the building’s fluid form, offset by dark, zinc-coloured windows and door frames, timber eaves and stone paving. Inside, the warm, natural palette continues […]
Buchan is celebrating 30 years of design in Aotearoa New Zealand this year. Buchan’s beginnings in New Zealand was steeled by The Christchurch Art Gallery design competition win in 1998; a contemporary landmark embraced by the city that has won numerous design awards. It also led Buchan to open a studio in Christchurch in 2000. […]