Sector: Retail
Drawing on Buchan’s extensive knowledge of lifestyle and dining precincts, the architectural vision was to create a unique space for City Cross in the market, to create a destination that was timeless and reflective of its material context. Extensive research into the end user and close collaboration with the client has created a space which […]
Connecting Collins Street and Little Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, 260 Collins Street is integral to Melbourne’s extensive retail network, known locally as the ‘ant-track,’ which spans the city’s entire length. The 2011 refurbishment of the iconic 50-year-old building, Australia on Collins, led to challenges in planning, wayfinding, and tenancy mix, hindering […]
A significant milestone has been reached with Stockwell’s lodgement of a Development Application for a new mixed-use village precinct in the heart of Noosaville. Buchan is the design lead for the proposed Noosa Civic Mixed Use Village precinct and refurbishment of the existing Noosa Civic shopping centre; part of the broader Noosa Business Centre masterplan to […]
Eastland Mall blends striking architecture and innovative interior design to create a pleasing environment that appeals to a burgeoning trade area to draw more people. The centre’s strong community focus is woven throughout its timeless design, celebrating Eastland’s proximity to the Yarra Ranges tourism region. The use of high-quality tactile finishes, natural stone, patterned detailing […]
Eaton Fair Shopping Centre is located two hours southeast of Perth in the Bunbury region. The original centre went through the second stage of extension around seven years ago and the centre is already the largest regional centre down south. Buchan was appointed as the lead architect for the Stage 3 extension after being awarded […]
Every nuance and aesthetic subtlety contributes to the centre’s destinational quality. The centre is a seven-level vertical space that seamlessly integrates existing heritage facades with new buildings and extensive glazed features. Users are at the core of the design. Retail principles are applied to the building footprint and defined and located entrances to follow the […]
The massive transformation will include a substantial increase in the retail offer. The $350 million development includes new facades, over 100 new stores, with the latest retail offerings and store fit outs, including a new gourmet food hall area, exciting food and dining experiences, a new interactive playground as well as striking modern amenities and […]
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 […]
International design practice Buchan continues to build capability and capacity with two new appointments in New Zealand. Scott Inverarity joins the Auckland studio as a Senior Associate, whilst Christchurch welcomes Associate Crispin Schurr. New Zealand Regional Operations Leader and Christchurch Principal, Raylene McEwan, says both will work across the entire business, in line with Buchan’s fluid structure […]
The curated and coordinated design of the centre not only facilitates greater collaboration and placemaking outcomes but also tourism and economic growth for the city centre of Taichung. Buchan led the concept and schematic design for the façade and double-decked bridge that connects the two blocks, facilitating movement around the centre that has been designed […]