Sector: Precincts
Thank you to everyone who joined us in our Buchan Melbourne studio for a taste of The Market Pavilion at Chadstone. It was a privilege to welcome collaborators, clients and peers to share insights on how design, sustainability, leasing and technology are shaping The Market Pavilion – a truly unique mixed-use project. A special thank […]
The proposed development aims to transform underutilised space into a vibrant mixed-use precinct anchored by a new state-of-the-art stadium in an area behind Spark Arena and the old Auckland Railway Station building. This area has also been referred to as Quay Park, and borders Quay Street. Internationally renowned sports architects HKS is leading the stadium […]
The development includes 10 one bedroom, 38 two-bedroom and 21 three bedroom apartments across two buildings that are carefully scaled to respect the surrounding neighbourhood. The design draws on the site’s industrial legacy, with curved forms and brickwork referencing the former soap and candle factory dating back to the 1880s. A communal courtyard inspired by […]
A 70-storey build-to-rent tower is set to become the tallest building in Sydney’s Parramatta, following a State-significant design competition won collaboratively by architecture practices Buchan and Furtado Sullivan. The proposed tower, owned by Holdmark Property Group, contains 700 apartments and is located south of the city centre, alongside the rail corridor at 2-10 Valentine Avenue. […]
Buchan is partnering with Ayala Malls on a bold vision for the future of Filipino retail and lifestyle. This includes leading the design of two landmark redevelopments – Glorietta in Makati and Ayala Center Cebu – as part of Ayala Malls’ transformative reinvention journey. “The dynamic retail sector in the Philippines is being driven by […]
A retail precinct in Canberra CBD has reclaimed a roadway to create a benchmark for green, pedestrian-focused public space that puts people before cars. Scotts Crossing, designed by Buchan with Mather Architecture for Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), has transformed an inhospitable laneway between two sections of the Canberra Centre shopping mall into a welcoming, year-round […]
Scotts Crossing has received the top Urban Design honour at the 2025 ACT Architecture Awards, which celebrate design excellence in architecture across the state. Buchan with Mather Architecture have transformed Scotts Crossing into a vibrant, pedestrian-focused public realm, prioritising social connection and community engagement. AIA ACT 2025 Urban Design award “Buchan and Mather Architecture have […]
The new Dining Precinct at Belmont Forum has created a vibrant pedestrian friendly environment, inviting and protected from both traffic and climate, and rich in texture and experience. The Precinct includes public seating, a performance stage, and hybrid urban furniture that encourages interaction in unexpected ways. The team and the client shared a vision for […]