Region: Australia
The long-awaited transformation of Brisbane’s Bulimba Barracks site is set to kick off with Development Applications approved for the adaptive reuse of a heritage fabrication shed and a riverside pavilion. Designed by Buchan, the buildings are the first stage of a master planned community that will evolve on the expansive 21-hectare site, purchased from the […]
Delivered in partnership with ADCO Constructions and the Health Infrastructure Queensland division of Queensland Health, the project is testament to the collaborative strength of Buchan and HKS combining Architectural and Clinical Planning expertise to lead the Developed Design, Construction Documentation and Construction Service Phases. Enhancing Queensland’s health infrastructure, the Redland Hospital Expansion Project delivers a new […]
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. […]
The Australia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 Osaka, designed by global architecture and design practice Buchan, is now open and welcoming visitors. Themed ‘Chasing the Sun’, the Pavilion takes its design cue from the ubiquitous eucalyptus tree and its gumnut. The eucalypt’s many shapes and colours symbolise the diversity and dynamism of the Australian people, […]
The design brief for the Australia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 Osaka centred on the narrative theme of ‘Chasing the Sun’, a response to the main World Expo theme, ‘Designing Future Society for Our Lives’. The design had to represent commonality across all the nation’s peoples and cultures, old and new. From the outset, the […]
A sneak peek at the Buchan design concept behind the Australia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka! The Pavilion takes its design cue from the ubiquitous eucalyptus tree and its gumnut, with a striking, colourfully illuminated façade representing a gumnut bursting into flower. The architecture and exhibition showcase Australia’s unique natural beauty and create […]
We are delighted to share that our Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library project has been shortlisted for the 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards (AIDA) in Public Design! Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library is a welcoming community hub in Geelong, Victoria that evolves the traditional library to meet contemporary needs. “Buchan’s design is inspired by the waterways of […]
An exciting day for the Buchan team to celebrate the grand opening of The Market Pavilion at Chadstone – a world-class food and lifestyle destination set to redefine Melbourne’s culinary landscape. Designed by Buchan, in association with Woods Bagot, The Market Pavilion spans 26,500 square metres and is home to more than 50 market-leading retailers, […]
Designed by Buchan with Mather Architecture, Scotts Crossing has transformed a vehicle-dominated roadway in Canberra’s CBD into a vibrant, pedestrian-focused public realm, prioritising social connection and community engagement. Inspired by the historic Molonglo River, the design features sweeping ETFE canopies, lush landscaping, and enhanced building facades that frame the revitalised area. With traffic diverted underground, […]