Sector: Retail
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ first Australian dual-branded hotel, a Hotel Indigo and a Holiday Inn, is set to open in the Melbourne CBD towards the end of this year. Designed by Buchan and located within the new Melbourne Walk development, the Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins draws on the vibrant history and colourful characters of […]
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 […]
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 […]