Theme: Projects
A transformational adaptive reuse has converted an Adelaide warehouse and two adjacent buildings owned by Peregrine Corporation into a bright and welcoming company headquarters, with architecture and interior design by global design firm Buchan. Buchan project leader Valerie Mack says the project unites Peregrine’s employees in a connected workplace designed to support wellbeing, boost productivity […]
Think Precinct Buchan hosted ‘Think Precinct’ in Perth this month, an interactive conversation on the creation of successful mixed-use precincts, that harness liveability, sustainability and new thinking in construction opportunities and materiality. The event brought together influential design voices from across Buchan and international design firm Nikken Sekkei including Phil Schoutrop, Sector Lead Precincts, Buchan;Harvey […]
Buchan is proud to be a part of Vivid Sydney 2023. Taking inspiration from the ribbons of wood wrapped around The Exchange, and the classic neon lights of Chinatown, ‘Aloft’ blends traditional frame by frame animation with modern LED to bring birds to ‘the bird’s nest , as it is affectionately referred to by locals. […]
Buchan has masterfully harnessed the power of brand experience and technology in architecture to bring the Ipswich CBD to life after dark, as part of Ipswich City Council’s $250m Nicholas Street Precinct redevelopment. The lead architects of the five-year visionary project have illuminated artistic projections on to the Metro B building in the heart of […]
Global architecture design firm Buchan will lead the design for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka (Expo). Buchan CEO Stephen Auld said the 130-year-old firm is honoured to be selected to design the Australian Pavilion on behalf of the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). “Our appointment on this project […]
An exciting, mixed-use precinct that will become the heart of Clyde North in Melbourne’s south-eastern growth corridor is an ‘anti-mall’ that turns the traditional shopping centre inside out. Designed by architecture practice Buchan, Meridian Village provides retail, commercial and entertainment tenancies and is located between existing industrial and residential areas. Buchan Principal, Grant Withers, says […]
Construction is underway on Melbourne Walk, an exciting mixed-use development in Melbourne’s retail heart and the first built project in Bourke Street Mall in more than 50 years. Formerly known as The Walk, the 3,600sqm site was originally made up of eight separate buildings including Diamond House, the Public Benefit Bootery, Allan’s Building and York […]
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 bold and culturally immersive Armstrong Creek Town Centre Library and Community Hub concept design by Buchan for the City of Greater Geelong has been embraced by the local community and will commence construction late this year. Buchan was appointed to the project after winning the design competition for burgeoning Armstrong Creek area’s first civic […]
Sydney’s heritage-listed South Eveleigh Locomotive Workshop has been transformed from an Industrial-era building into a captivating multi-use commercial and community precinct that honours the site’s rich history. The revitalisation includes large public and exhibition spaces, a specialty grocer, eateries, gym and education facilities, and the original blacksmith forge, in full working order. The inner-Sydney Workshop […]