Region: New Zealand
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 […]
During the day, Buchan’s design of The Galleria atrium floods the Sylvia Park expansion with diffused natural daylight. At night, discrete light sources up-light the curved surfaces of the ceilings providing a soft ambience. The design allows customers to move effortlessly from retail to leisure spaces without need for extensive wayfinding. The form and finishes […]
The redevelopment incorporates a comprehensive seismic upgrade. Working within the existing building fabric, Buchan’s architecture and interior design teams have adopted an adaptive reuse strategy that reduces disruption, cost and embodied carbon while enabling a contemporary reimagining of the structure. The Court will introduce a blend of cinemas, retail, dining and hospitality, reinstating the precinct […]
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. […]
Housed in the recently refurbished O’Connells, one of Queenstown’s most iconic buildings, Buchan collaborated with DFS Group’s design team to adapt the concept design for the two-level luxury department store, which spans 1,800sqm, to suit the NZ market and meet NZ standards. With a focus on locally sourced materials, fittings and fixtures, Buchan brought together […]
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 has worked on the transformation of the centre since 2002, with the scope broadening significantly in 2012 after a land swap with the Christchurch City Council which saw the leasable area of the centre almost double. It allowed significant public amenity including an expansive food court and community gathering space, a new northern entry, […]
The Landing acts as a social and economic drawcard to Wigram Skies’ masterplanned community, south-west of Christchurch. Its design references the aeronautical history of the site (formerly the Wigram Aerodrome) as well as Maori motifs from developers Ngai Tahu Property. Buchan was appointed to design key components of the retail and office buildings and deliver […]
Congratulations to Buchan’s Rachel Pettigrew who was awarded a Rising Star ‘Special Merit’ at the recent National Association of Women in Construction NZ Excellence Awards. The Rising Star award celebrates women who are new to the industry, with judges highlighting Rachel’s positive story of pivoting careers as key to her being recognised. The NAWIC awards […]