Sector: Retail

With vast views to the city and neighbouring parks this connection to nature is reinforced through design. A volumetric structure provides lofty, dramatic interior spaces filled with the warmth and textures of a garden oasis. A seamless transition between spaces and an enhanced, landscaped pedestrian pathway affords patrons the time to reflect, explore and meander. […]

Buchan has 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 world-class architecture reflects the essence of a leading flagship retail centre and perfectly showcases the premium customer experience on offer at Chadstone. The crowning jewel […]

Redevelopment of the CBD shopping centre has revitalised the Centre and provided an expanded and improved food and entertainment offer making Centre Place a major city destination that meets the expectations of the urban shopper. Buchan provided an integrated package of architecture, interior design and a coordinated environmental graphics program for the project, which was […]

Drawing on Buchan’s extensive knowledge of lifestyle and dining precincts, the architectural vision was to create a unique space for City Cross in the market, to create a destination that was timeless and reflective of its material context. Extensive research into the end user and close collaboration with the client has created a space which […]

Connecting Collins Street and Little Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, 260 Collins Street is integral to Melbourne’s extensive retail network, known locally as the ‘ant track’ which spans the city’s entire length. The 2011 refurbishment of the iconic 50-year-old building, Australia on Collins, led to challenges in planning, wayfinding, and tenancy mix, […]

Eastland Mall blends striking architecture and innovative interior design to create a pleasing environment that appeals to a burgeoning trade area to draw more people. The centre’s strong community focus is woven throughout its timeless design, celebrating Eastland’s proximity to the Yarra Ranges tourism region. The use of high-quality tactile finishes, natural stone, patterned detailing […]

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 […]

Eaton Fair Shopping Centre is located two hours southeast of Perth in the Bunbury region. The original centre went through the second stage of extension around seven years ago and the centre is already the largest regional centre down south. Buchan was appointed as the lead architect for the Stage 3 extension after being awarded […]

Every nuance and aesthetic subtlety contributes to the centre’s destinational quality. The centre is a seven-level vertical space that seamlessly integrates existing heritage facades with new buildings and extensive glazed features. Users are at the core of the design. Retail principles are applied to the building footprint and defined and located entrances to follow the […]

The massive transformation will include a substantial increase in the retail offer. The $350 million development includes new facades, over 100 new stores, with the latest retail offerings and store fit outs, including a new gourmet food hall area, exciting food and dining experiences, a new interactive playground as well as striking modern amenities and […]