Blog Archives
The Evolution of Castle Towers Continues
The evolution of Castle Towers is full steam ahead, with the first stage of the transformation set to open later this year aligning with the completion of the Sydney Metro direct link to Castle Hill Station. The expansion and refurbishment will include a contemporary fresh food marketplace anchored by a bustling Coles Supermarket. For shoppers wishing to dine in, a brand-new food court offers a variety of local and international
Gavin Gillson and Daren Alderson Co-opted to NZIOB
We are pleased to share that Senior Associates Gavin Gillson and Daren Alderson have been co-opted onto the New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB) Southern Region Committee. The NZIOB is a professional membership association that uniquely represents practitioners who are involved in the design, documentation, and delivery of construction projects or those engaged in a related field. Like the construction industry itself, the NZIOB is collegial, collaborative, and immersed in
Sunshine Plaza Recognised at ICSC Asia Pacific Shopping Centre Awards
Congratulations to our client Lendlease on their recent recognition at the 2019 ICSC Asia Pacific Shopping Centre Awards in Singapore, with Sunshine Plaza taking home the Gold Sustainability Award and Silver Award for overall best Design and Development – Expansion. In collaboration with CallisonRTKL, Buchan undertook architectural, interior design and branding services on this innovative redevelopment which has transformed the Centre into a leading lifestyle destination that reflects the Sunshine
Coastlands Shopping Town Celebrates Half-Century Milestone
Coastlands Shoppingtown is celebrating a milestone 50-years of operation on the Kāpiti Coast. For nearly 25 years Buchan has been entrusted with executing the vision that Coastlands CEO Richard Mansell and his father Bruce Mansell share for the centre itself and for the Kāpiti community and greater Wellington region. The growth of the centre from 21 shops in 1969 to over 100 shops to date, and the increase from 6,180m2
Transformation of ‘Wenty’ Leagues Club Continues with Grand Opening of Foyer
Transformation of the ‘Wenty’ Leagues Club is progressing smoothly with the grand opening of their entrance foyer last week. The foyer will welcome visitors with a spacious lounge, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and an understated ceiling void giving uninterrupted sightlines to the levels above. The opening marks an exciting milestone in the $70 million redevelopment which boasts state-of-the-art facilities including a courtyard pavilion, alfresco dining area, premium restaurant and cocktail bar,
Lakeside Joondalup Celebrates Milestone 25 Years of Operation
Perth retail staple Lakeside Joondalup has recently celebrated a milestone 25 years of operation. The community-focused destination has undergone significant transformation throughout the years, with a major refresh and expansion taking place in 2014 which Buchan worked on in close collaboration with Lendlease Design. The centre offers a diverse retail, entertainment and hospitality mix which is complementary to the greater city masterplan, astutely meeting the needs of the local community
Buchan x ABP Future Leaders
Last Thursday Buchan’s Melbourne Studio hosted ABP Future Leaders for ‘The Future of Retail’, an event that delved into key developments and trends in the constantly transforming retail landscape. Principal Grant Withers was joined by Amy Carlson (Woolworths Group) and Genevieve Elliot (Vicinity Centres) in a panel that explored how leading retail properties and brands, including Eastland, Chadstone and Woolworths — are staying ahead of the curve as customer expectations
Buchan Sponsors Property Council New Zealand Southern Excellence Awards
Conversation and champagne flowed as property industry professionals gathered at the Property Council New Zealand Southern Excellence Awards to celebrate the outstanding contribution that local businesses and people have made towards the industry and local economy. Drawing on the 1940s event theme, Buchan created art-deco style posters of some of our iconic New Zealand projects which adorned the welcome function area. Attendees were also provided with the opportunity to get
Phil Schoutrop Discusses the ‘Retail-entertainment Revolution’ at PCA Event
Retail and entertainment have converged as shoppers seek multifaceted experiences that transcend the confines of the traditional shopping centre model. The shift in consumers expectations has created a ‘Retail-tainment Revolution’, where retailers employ a wide-range of attraction concepts to get shoppers in the door. In a Property Council of Australia event held earlier this week in Brisbane Principal and Director Phil Schoutrop provided his insight on the importance of integrating
Raffles City Chongqing Opens
Following a soft launch in September, Raffles City Chongqing officially opened its doors on Tuesday with celebrations marked by a lighting ceremony which saw six of its towers illuminated with an array of vibrant colours and patterns. The development has already proven popular with shoppers, welcoming between 350,000 – 400,000 people daily during the weekend to its five-level retail podium. Buchan’s Vincent Chi, Jane Hu and Victor Zarnowski attended the