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Castle Towers Evolution Continues
The evolution of Castle Towers continues with construction on The Piazza to commence on site. The redevelopment will see the popular dining precinct become wet-weather friendly with the construction of a new transparent roof, which is complemented by a series of garden courtyards to protect patrons from the elements. Designed by Buchan, the revamped outdoor dining area will provide a lively hub for shoppers to meet, eat and be entertained.
Buchan Joins Australia India Business Exchange 2020
For nearly ten years Buchan has been developing a network of clients and collaborators in India, amassing an impressive portfolio of projects in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Chennai, across a range of our services including architecture, interior design, master planning, urban design and brand experience. We recognise and have tailored our approach to the opportunities that the second-highest urban population in the world presents, as it seeks a proliferation
Buchan Co-Hosts Built To Rent Lunch
With predictions of a boom in the number of homes built explicitly to rent, the Build to Rent (BTR) market is an exciting opportunity for Australia. Whilst key improvements to the tax and planning framework will take time, BTR already offers a unique opportunity to craft a residential asset into a future income stream. With demand for residential return becoming more competitive and increasing levels of market fragmentation, BTR offers
Yamanto Central Site Buzzing With Activity
Activity onsite at Yamanto Central Shopping Centre is progressing with eager anticipation ahead of an early 2021 opening. Earthworks have been the primary focus of contractor Mainbrace Constructions who will now move on to foundations, in-ground services and ground slabs. A visual appreciation of the new centre’s size and scale will become more apparent later in the year as structural elements begin to rise to from the ground. Anchored by
Merdeka @ 117 Team Test Sculpture Prototypes
Merdeka @ 118 Mall has reached another important phase, with the Buchan team prototyping and testing sculptural elements on site in Kuala Lumpur. This attention to detail allows the client and entire design team to see their #designrealised at a 1:1 scale before full implementation across the project, setting a benchmark for quality and design intent at an early stage. Currently under construction, the seven-storey glass-domed mall forms the retail
Doors open to Wenty Leagues latest premier dining destination
Delivering a modern dining experience, new premium restaurant, Char is now open for business at Wenty Leagues. The sophisticated design strongly emphasizes materiality as it relates to the concept of Char, with sensory cues creating a rich visual and textural environment reinforced by sights and sounds of the open kitchen and striking design features. Classic dining, leather and timber booths and a sophisticated private dining room allow flexible seating options
Merdeka @ 118 Begins Construction
Make your way through the dense cluster of historic and tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown and you will find yourself outside the Merdeka @ 118 development which is currently under construction. Once complete, the 118-storey building will house a seven-storey glass-domed shopping centre within its walls, providing a magnet retail destination which will complement its Chinatown surrounds. The retail strategy of Merdeka @ 118 Mall actively integrates a diverse
Powerlong Shimeidi’s Retail Offerings Opens
The retail component of the dynamic Powerlong Shimeidi mixed-use development in Ningbo is now open. Sprawling over four buildings, three levels and approximately 63,000sqm of floor space, Shimeidi is the newest addition to the Powerlong portfolio of world-class shopping centres. Complementing its neighbouring mixed-use community, the centre’s multifaceted retail, dining and lifestyle offering provides a social hub for locals and visitors alike. Connectivity is key to the design, with a
Construction underway on South Eveleigh Locomotive Workshop
Steeped in history dating back the industrial revolution, Sydney’s Locomotive Workshops will soon be reimagined as a hybrid mixed-use destination which embraces the rich heritage of the site. Driven by three key design principles; transparency, robustness and tactility, the design team have developed a considered interior that celebrates the immense volumes of the space. Reinstated sightlines and an array of guided trails lead to intimate spaces with unexpected vantage points
Vincent Chi Speaks at 10th Annual China Commercial Real Estate Innovation Summit
The nature of retail has shifted in response to the evolving needs of consumers, with experiential design and thoughtful placemaking essential to drawing in foot traffic and keeping consumers engaged. Recently Buchan Shanghai Studio Manager Vincent Chi spoke to attendees at the 10th Annual China Commercial Real Estate Innovation Summit to discuss the importance of placemaking in retail. Drawing upon the success of Raffles City Changning and Raffles City Chongqing,