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Construction milestone achieved on Mission Bay luxury apartments
Mission Bay’s newest luxury residential offering is taking shape, with construction continuing on-site at Horizon Apartments with the structure nearing completion and a staging unit now available for potential buyers to view. Comprising of 41 residences, the thoughtful design groups the spacious one, two and three-bedroom apartments plus penthouses into three pods within the building; each of which has its own separate lift core facilitating privacy, security and fostering a
Melbourne landmark M-City has reached completion
Schiavello Group‘s mixed-use Melbourne landmark M-City has reached completion. As one of Victoria’s largest masterplanned communities, the 30,000sqm development features three residential towers, residential terraces, a hotel, office tower, retail, childcare and wellness amenities. The development showcases the rise in 20-minute cities, as users seek vibrant, mixed-use spaces that provide an enhanced lifestyle offering closer to home. A focus on amenities within the residential precinct – including landscaped rooftop gardens,
Relationship continues with the opening of AEIOU Toowoomba
Having proudly worked with the AEIOU Foundation for children with autism for over a decade we were pleased to continue our partnership with the recent refurbishment of their Toowoomba location. The refreshed interior and exterior space supports the best in class early intervention services the centre offers with a design which is modern, safe and familiar. AEIOU ‘friend’, Andi Little, is seen in graphics throughout the centre, providing children with a guide
Valerie Mack on creating socially sustainable spaces
“Social sustainability occurs when the built environment actively supports connected relationships. Architecture alone cannot create or cause connectedness but it can enhance the ability of people to create healthy and resilient communities.” In this Architecture & Design (Australia) article, Principal Valerie Mack explores the importance of understanding users mental, social and physical needs to create socially sustainable spaces, and explains why she champions the important role that women play in furthering the practices of
First stage of Queen Street Village on track for 2021 opening
Work is continuing on-site at Queen Street Village, with the first stage of the $500 million integrated masterplanned community taking shape ahead of an expected opening mid-2021. Regenerating the old Gold Coast hospital site, the development will be a major catalyst for the evolution of Southport CBD’s western precinct as it responds to the needs of a changing community. Incorporating retail, dining, entertainment, residential, child-care, commercial, hotel, health and aged-care
New community heart for the city of Ipswich
Envisioned to create a new cultural community heart for the city of Ipswich, we are delighted to see the Library and Civic Space taking shape with construction and landscaping being realised on site. The design invites visitors to the fold with shaded green space, a water retreat and public stage which will be activated through a program of performances and events. Sitting alongside the Civic Space, the Library is defined
New major tenants announced for Yamanto Central
Two new major tenants have been announced for the upcoming Yamanto Central Shopping Centre development. Coles and Kmart Australia Limited will join the 50-store ‘super neighbourhood’ located in the South Ipswich suburb of Yamanto, one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions. Set to open next year, the $135 million development will create a hub for the burgeoning community, offering retail, healthcare and public amenity. Working in close collaboration with developers DMA Partners and owners JMK Retail, Buchan is providing masterplanning, architecture,
Fresh new look for bustling Hongkou Plaza, Shanghai
Buchan has been working alongside our long-standing client CapitaLand on a fresh new look for the bustling Hongkou Plaza in Shanghai, with construction on the first phase of the centre rebrand now underway ahead of a scheduled opening in October. The renovation will begin with “EATplex”, a 3,200sqm food and beverage precinct and thoroughfare that connects directly to the neighbouring metro and supermarket. The centre will remain open during the renovation, with
Approval granted for Eastlakes Live expansion
Crown Group’s community-focused development Eastlakes Live has been granted approval to increase the size of its shopping and residential offering. Comprising of up to 490 residential units and a shopping centre which will feature up to 80 restaurants, cafes, shops and supermarkets, the updated plans for Eastlakes Live are also supported by greater landscaping, traffic improvements and more carparks to best cater to the needs of new and existing residents.
Striking mid-rise hotel, The Melbourne Hotel is nominated for heritage award
The Melbourne Hotel is a striking mid-rise boutique development which expands the capacity of the original ‘Gold Rush’ Hotel. Applying minimal intervention to the 1897 heritage building, The Melbourne Hotel’s contemporary rooms bookend the existing structure creating a compelling juxtaposition between old and new. The result is a dynamic, characterful space which has further cemented its reputation as an icon within the Perth hospitality landscape. The boutique accommodation is nominated in