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Chadstone Takes Home Top Spot in Annual ‘Big Guns’ Ranking
Australian retail icon Chadstone has once again topped the Shopping Centre News Australia annual ‘Big Guns’ rankings in the Moving Annual Turnover (MAT) category. The world-class shopping and lifestyle destination has earned a special place in the hearts of locals and international shoppers alike with its commitment to the continued evolution of its offering, which includes an upcoming transformation comprising of an exciting fresh food, workplace and wellness precinct. Buchan
Raffles City Chongqing exclusive VIP Lounge opens
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the busy pedestrian traffic and streets below, Raffles City Chongqing has opened the doors to its exclusive VIP Lounge. Designed to provide a luxurious, comfortable and minimalist space for its exclusive visitors, the VIP Lounge offers a range of adaptable spaces that are set to enhance the guests shopping experience. The lounge is adorned in a simple yet elegant palette of finishes;
Buchan’s response to COVID-19
01 April 2020 Update: All Australian studios are now working remotely where necessary, with the vast majority of our people now setup and working well from home. In accordance with UK & NZ government lockdown directives, our London, Auckland and Christchurch studios will be closed until further notice with those teams working remotely. We will continue to monitor official advice and adapt as the situation changes. We are in the
Refurbished TC Beirne Building Reinvigorates the Fortitude Valley
As a centrepiece of food, beverage and retail amenity in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley we’re excited to see the recently refurbished TC Beirne Building reinvigorate the architectural heritage of one of the area’s most distinctive precincts. With a dual street presence to the China Town and Brunswick Street Malls, the laneway allows for a unique connection between the two precincts, linking both through a new urban retail precinct at ground level.
Sonata Apartments Set New Standard
Capturing the calm and relaxed spirit of the surrounding suburb of St Heliers and neighbouring Rangitoto Island, Sonata Apartments sets a new standard in the art of scaling back. Responding to coastal conditions and embracing the prized views to the islands and beyond, Sonata delivers a new level of luxury with floor to ceiling windows, generous floorplans and premium finishes. Buchan is proud to have provided Architecture and Interior Design
Queen Street Southport Sod Turning
As a transformational development for Southport, we were excited to attend the turning of the first sod and traditional indigenous smoking ceremony for Queen Street Southport on the Gold Coast on Tuesday. The integrated masterplan, conceived as a community-focused village will feature a central retail and dining precinct with showrooms, office, childcare and medical suites along with aged care, high-rise living and a Mercure hotel. Envisioned as a lively and
AEIOU Pine Rivers Autism Centre of Excellence Officially Opens
Following the conclusion of a collaborative and pioneering design process, today we’re excited to attend the official opening of the AEIOU Pine Rivers Autism Centre of Excellence. Located on the northside of Brisbane, this world-class facility is a hub for autism-specific early intervention, research opportunities, specialist outreach support and training for allied health and education professionals. Made possible by funding from the Australian Government, design of the centre entailed an
Shortlisted Students Present for the Buchan Architectural Student Prize
After months of hard work and late nights, shortlisted 2019 Curtin University architecture final year students Ligia Duarte, Alexander Lockhart, Ziagul Alizada, and Joshua Flynn were ready to present their thesis work to an attentive group of Buchan employees and lecturer Ms Lee Syminton. The projects presented covered a range of themes, from high-level social responsibility – seen in an architectural response for people with PTSD, to the more commercially-focused
Paul Watson Turns The First Sod at AEIOU Garran
Having proudly worked with the AEIOU Foundation for children with autism for over a decade we were excited to witness the realisation of another centre yesterday with our project lead Paul Watson joining John James Foundation chair Professor Paul Smith, Minister for Disability Suzanne Orr and AEIOU Foundation chair Susan Rix to turn the first sod for AEIOU Garran. The purpose-built centre is designed to provide children with a safe,
Voting for People’s Choice at the PCA / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards Is Now Open
In contention for the awards are Stockland Green Hills, which has been nominated in the ‘Best Shopping Centre Development’ and ‘Best Sustainable Development – Existing Buildings’ categories and Belmont Forum Shopping Centre which has been nominated in the ‘Best Shopping Centre Development’ category. Stockland Green Hills The $421 million redevelopment provides the Maitland Region community with an abundance of retail, food and beverage, and entertainment experiences. It also includes community