Sector: Civic
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library will welcome its first visitors when it opens to the public next month. A distinctive new landmark in the heart of the Armstrong Creek Town Centre, the $21.8 million library and community hub spans 2,500 square metres across three storeys. It contains more than 30,000 new books and resources and features […]
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 […]
The brief for the competition was twofold; one, develop an adaptive reuse design that can theoretically achieve Full Certification under version 4.0 of the Living Building Challenge; and two, in doing so, design a facility that provides the local residents and broader catchment area with the community services they need. The outcome needed to demonstrate […]
Construction on the striking Australian Pavilion for Expo 2025 in Osaka has commenced, following a groundbreaking ceremony in Japan on March 19. The ceremony was attended by a delegation of representatives from Australia and Japan, including Nancy Gordon, Australia’s Commissioner General for the World Expo 2025 Osaka, Trevor Holloway OAM, Australian Consul-General in Osaka, Senior […]
Global design practice Buchan continues to expand its health team with the recent appointment of Edward Armstrong as a Senior Associate, bolstering the firm’s capability as it looks ahead to meet growing demand nationally. Armstrong is a design-focused architect with 20 years’ experience across all aspects of project delivery. He is excited to be joining […]
Designed to reduce the number of cars on Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway and improve public transport in Melbourne?s east, the premium bus station caters for up to 370 commuter cars with quick drop off and pick up bays, bike storage and end-of-trip amenities. Above the transit facility a 5,000sqm green roof community park includes walking and […]
The building’s design connects to the surrounding natural environment, as well as to the town after which it’s named. The shimmering, undulating glass façade is reminiscent of the ripples in the winding River Avon which is a symbol of the old, as well as the new settlements. The glowing glass and metal sculpture wall evoke […]