Sector: Hotels I Hospitality
Ipswich Children’s Library and Melbourne’s Bar Alba have been shortlisted for the 2022 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Shortlisted for the Public Space and Sustainability categories, Ipswich Children’s Library is Australia’s first standalone children’s library. Every aspect of the whimsical space has been designed exclusively for young people, right down to the shelving and furniture […]
The completely refurbished hotel comprises 22 refurbished heritage rooms and 51 new rooms. Rooms share a circulation ‘street’ space woven through and around the heritage building. A three-level glazed conservatory space delineates the original 1897 building fabric and the new boutique rooms. Within, the materiality expressed contrasts the rustic and textural rear of the building […]
Melbourne’s much-loved Chadstone Shopping Centre recently celebrated a huge milestone of operating for over sixty years as the ‘nation’s Fashion Capital’. Buchan has proudly designed and delivered over three decades of renovation and expansion for ‘Chaddy’, which has earned a special place in the hearts of locals and international visitors alike. The historical transformation of […]
Working within the constraints of the existing building, Buchan has designed an additional level, providing another 2,850sqm for dining facilities. Importantly, this level seamlessly integrates into the existing refurbished club. The use of natural materials, such as stone and wood, assist to create an inviting environment. A spacious grand foyer is a central meeting point […]
Buchan is proud to introduce one of Melbourne’s most anticipated bar reveals of the year: Bar Alba. Designed for local restauranteurs Jesse and Kym Davidson and taking cues from Kew’s renowned interwar architecture, the recently completed wine bar channels the old-world European charm of Italy’s enoteche while respecting the remnants of its heritage-listed site. The […]
Located on the prominent western corner of the SkyCity precinct with panoramic views across the River Torrens and Adelaide Oval, Westward is wrapped within floor to ceiling glazed windows. A bespoke lighting feature is suspended above the bar illuminating the space and acting as a warm and inviting beacon for guests looking for the perfect […]