Sector: Civic
The striking concept design for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka has been unveiled by the Minister for Trade and Tourism Senator the Hon Don Farrell. The pavilion and exhibition are the work of global design firm Buchan. Lead Architect, Nataly Ernst, says Buchan’s design is a celebration of Country and its importance […]
Locomotive Workshop has been awarded Best Heritage Development at the 2023 Property Council of Australia Innovation & Excellence Awards tonight. The award recognises the revitalisation of the iconic Locomotive Workshop has delivered a unique new workplace, culture and heritage hub for Sydney. Congratulations to Mirvac, Mirvac Design, Sissons Architects, Buchan, and Curio Projects on this […]
A significant milestone has been reached with Stockwell’s lodgement of a Development Application for a new mixed-use village precinct in the heart of Noosaville. Buchan is the design lead for the proposed Noosa Civic Mixed Use Village precinct and refurbishment of the existing Noosa Civic shopping centre; part of the broader Noosa Business Centre masterplan […]
Locomotive Workshop has received a Heritage Commendation and a Commercial Commendation at the 2023 NSW Architecture Awards, which celebrate design excellence in architecture across the state. Sissons Architects with Buchan and Mirvac Design, and Curio Projects, collaborated to transform Locomotive Workshop from an Industrial-era building into a captivating multi-use commercial and community precinct that honours […]
Buchan is proud to be a part of Vivid Sydney 2023. Taking inspiration from the ribbons of wood wrapped around The Exchange, and the classic neon lights of Chinatown, ‘Aloft’ blends traditional frame by frame animation with modern LED to bring birds to ‘the bird’s nest , as it is affectionately referred to by locals. […]
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 has masterfully harnessed the power of brand experience and technology in architecture to bring the Ipswich CBD to life after dark, as part of Ipswich City Council’s $250m Nicholas Street Precinct redevelopment. The lead architects of the five-year visionary project have illuminated artistic projections on to the Metro B building in the heart of […]
Sydney’s heritage-listed South Eveleigh Locomotive Workshop has been transformed from an Industrial-era building into a captivating multi-use commercial and community precinct that honours the site’s rich history. The revitalisation includes large public and exhibition spaces, a specialty grocer, eateries, gym and education facilities, and the original blacksmith forge, in full working order. The inner-Sydney Workshop […]
Global architecture design firm Buchan will lead the design for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka (Expo). Buchan CEO Stephen Auld said the 130-year-old firm is honoured to be selected to design the Australian Pavilion on behalf of the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). “Our appointment on this project […]
The need for flexibility and functionality was imperative to meet the requirements of multiple sports teams across different ages and abilities. The site topography and climate were primary design drivers, with the facility conceived as a series of staggered buildings linked by a central circulatory spine. Passive design principles are incorporated with breezeways and logical […]