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Sylvia Park – building from the ground up
Article originally published 11 December 2020 by Harrows. https://harrows.co.nz/news/sylvia-park-building-from-the-ground-up/ Sylvia Park was already carrying the title of New Zealand’s largest mall before the expansion that is the Galleria opened in October 2020. Adding a second storey to the existing structure, all while remaining an opening and functioning mall was no easy task. The impressive Level 1 Galleria expansion was recently unveiled, revealing over 20,000m2 of additional retail space with a
New outdoor dining precinct for Yamanto Central revealed
The design of Yamanto Central Shopping Centre’s new outdoor dining precinct has been revealed. Scheduled to open in 2021, the new space will accommodate around 300 diners and features both an undercover outdoor area, as well as an open air grassed space which includes picnic spots, seating and a play area for kids to congregate while parents enjoy a meal. “Our approach with the dining precinct was to foster a
Invercargill Central SOD turning ceremony another project milestone
Invercargill Central held a sod-turning ceremony yesterday marking another milestone for the eagerly awaited project. The celebration caps off a busy past couple of weeks which have seen Amalgamated Builders starting to put up the precast walls for the Farmers building and the car park foundation being poured. Once complete, the redevelopment will see the urban fabric of the city centre transformed into a walkable precinct which will bring increased retail,
M-City a vision of the future ’20 minute cities’
This past year has drawn attention to the benefits of ’20-minute cities’, where everything a person needs, from health facilities and schools to shopping centres and community gardens, are available within 20 minutes of their home. “People are going to want to work and play closer to where they live, rather than getting on a train to go into the CBD,” Buchan’s Group Managing Principal Bruce Shaw notes. “New mixed-use
Futurity: a new civic vision for gateway port city
As we begin our celebration of 130 years of Buchan it is only fitting that we start our journey in Geelong, where our practice first opened in 1890. Join us as we gaze through a window into the future to re-conceptualise what could lie ahead for the iconic Geelong State Government Offices. Set in the year 2040, “nova acqua thermae Geelong” re-imagines Buchan’s original brutalist-style civic building design, transforming it
Construction completed on highly anticipated Wenty Leagues
Construction on the popular Wentworthville community hub ‘Wenty Leagues’ has now reached completion; this final milestone marks a proud moment for our team who worked closely alongside the Club throughout its redevelopment. Working within the constraints of the original building, Buchan’s design seamlessly integrates an additional level of space providing a further 6900 sqm for patrons to explore and enjoy. Boasting state-of-the-art facilities, the Club features a new grand entry
Rolleston Square Stage 2 recognised at the NZ Commercial Property Awards
Rolleston township’s central retail hub ‘Rolleston Square’ has been recognised with a Silver Award win at the New Zealand Commercial Property Awards for Stage 2 of the development. A key destination for 18 thousand residents in the area, the environmentally aware centre provides convenience and destination shopping. Stage 2 of the planned staged expansion involved a land swap with the Warehouse to create a more cohesive retail development. The food
Futurity: A window into 130 years of design by Buchan
Look beyond the walls that have shaped our past and present as we gaze through windows into the future to reconceptualise what may lie ahead. The foundation of good design is marked by an unwavering desire to reflect on, and challenge ideas; and to be bold and visionary in approach. For 130 years Buchan has created designs which have helped shape neighbourhoods and experiences; join us over the next year
Daren Alderson celebrated at National NZ Awards
During the annual New Zealand Building Industry Awards on Friday night, the New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB) celebrated the high performing individuals and teams who have produced exceptional project outcomes across the property industry; a huge congratulations to our very own Daren Alderson, who picked up a ‘Highly Commended’ Award in the Consultants Category for his dedicated work on Langdons Quarter at Northland’s Shopping Centre. Working alongside our client Kiwi
New lifestyle super centre opens at Caringbah
Aventus Group has today celebrated the Grand Opening of Sutherland Shire’s newest home and lifestyle destination, Caringbah Super Centre. Offering a mix of retail, cafes, a kids’ play area, and space for events and activations, the Centre has been envisioned as a hub for the local community to meet, shop and play. An open shopfront design facilitates greater connectivity throughout, blurring the boundaries between retail and public space. The relaxed