Sector: Retail
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 […]
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 […]
This week marks the first reveal of the Stage Six evolution of Burnside Village. The highly anticipated expansion builds on the Village’s reputation as a world-class shopping destination. As Stage Six progressively unfolds, visitors will experience new offerings with a premium mall, dining and entertainment, and health and wellbeing precinct. Buchan is leading the architecture […]
A premier shopping destination in Adelaide, and currently home to over 100 fashion and lifestyle stores, Burnside Village is undergoing an evolution as a vibrant hub for locals and tourists alike to enjoy high end retail, food and beverage, lifestyle, and entertainment options. Buchan has enjoyed a long and successful relationship with The Cohen Group, […]
Appointed by client QIC, Buchan developed the overall masterplan for the site together with the design for a significant mixed-use development on an undeveloped CBD carpark known as Section 96. Setting a sustainable precedent for future expansion, Buchan closely analysed the existing streetscape to inform the masterplan. A focus on activated, landscaped pedestrian spaces break […]
This week GURNER™ Group in partnership with Qualitas, revealed new plans for the $3.75B ultra luxury, mixed-use Jam Factory development in Melbourne. As lead consultant, Buchan is proud to be collaborating with SOM and GURNER™ Design House on this bold evolution of the iconic site’s masterplan. The updated plans will redefine the project to deliver […]
A flagship precinct within Chadstone spanning 26,500 sqm of ground-floor retail, it is home to over 50 retailers offering fresh produce, gourmet ingredients, artisanal products, and immersive food experiences. At its heart, food defines the experience, setting a new benchmark in experiential retail. More than a place to shop, The Market Pavilion is a curated […]
Strategically elevated on Chadstone’s western edge, the $70 million development spans 10,350sqm and completes the precinct’s dining and cinema offering. The Social Quarter enables seamless customer connections while taking advantage of natural light and ventilation, and panoramic views of Melbourne’s city skyline. Architecture and landscape design merges to blur the boundaries between indoors and outdoors […]
The redesign of Collins Arcade (formerly St Collins Lane) in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD is taking shape. Buchan’s architecture and interior design teams are working alongside Kaipara Property Group to revitalise and reposition the expansive arcade with a contemporary, ‘Melbourne-centric’ mix of commercial and retail, including a coworking hub, entertainment, hospitality, and boutique retail. […]
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 […]