Sector: Precincts
Nicholas Street Precinct has been recognised as an exemplar of best practice in urban design at the Queensland Government Minister’s Award for Urban Design, winning both the Minister’s Urban Design Award and Movement & Place Category Award. The awards highlight the critical role of good urban design in shaping Queensland, and how collaborative relationships can […]
Invercargill Central has received another accolade, the 2024 Property Council New Zealand Excellence and Best in Category Retail Property Award. Designed by Buchan for Invercargill Central Limited, the expansive 15,137 sqm site has been transformed into a cohesive, masterplanned precinct with curated retail, hospitality, entertainment and commercial zones, connected by new and existing pedestrian links. […]
Buchan has been integral to the ambitious redevelopment of Invercargill’s retail heart, bringing to life the vision brought about by the Southland regional development strategy in 2016 to re-vitalise and regenerate the CBD of Invercargill. The unprecedented redevelopment covering almost an entire central city block will see the urban fabric of the Invercargill CBD reimagined […]
Invercargill Central has been shortlisted for the 2024 Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects’ Southern Region awards. Shortlisted in the Commercial Architecture category, Invercargill Central is an ambitious city centre block redevelopment on the South Island of New Zealand. Designed by Buchan, the expansive 15,137 sqm site has been transformed into a cohesive, masterplanned […]
Auckland’s proposed Te Tōangaroa Auckland Stadium a will be the catalyst for a transformational 15-hectare precinct on the edge of the CBD that benefits the entire region well into the future. That’s the message from architects Buchan and HKS and the consortium at Buchan’s recent ‘Think Precinct’ event in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. The event invited […]
At Metro Nuvali, Environmental Graphic Design shapes how people experience the city. Signage and wayfinding combine art, graphics, markers and gateways, to retell the history, culture and unique character of Nuvali as people move through the city streets, laneways and spaces. By designing discovery trails, art trails and curated journeys, the design encourages people to […]
A first look at the proposed downtown stadium design and urban neighbourhood precinct in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland by our design alliance partners HKS. Buchan is proud to be working with HKS on this Auckland city-shaping project. The consortium’s vision for Te Tōangaroa (Quay Park) includes a 50,000-seat, U-shaped stadium as well as four hotels, bars, […]
The transformational redevelopment of a CBD block in the New Zealand regional city of Invercargill has brought people back to the city centre and boosted economic growth. Invercargill Central, designed by global firm Buchan, is an ambitious project that occupies an expansive 15,137 sqm city centre block bordered by active streets on four sides. The […]
A new lifestyle destination accessible by land and sea, our design draws inspiration from its maritime surroundings, complemented by a refined, neutral materials palette. Emphasising community and connection, the design incorporates a blend of inviting and inclusive open air gathering places. The waterfront promenade, framed by large, overhanging roofs on the North and East sides, […]
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 […]