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‘The Markets’ Open at Roselands.
Sydney’s south-west community have been offered a sense of the ‘New Roselands’ with the unveiling of ‘The Markets’. Redesigned to offer shoppers an authentic fresh food experience, ‘The Markets’ is the first of the specialty areas to open. The $90 million upgrade is set to transform the existing centre into a new community-focused, dining and fresh food destination. The playful design pays reverence to local vendors by visibly incorporating their
Burnside Village Takes Number 2 Spot in Annual Mini Guns Rankings
Burnside Village has taken the number 2 spot in Shopping Centre News Australia Mini Guns annual feature, showcasing the significant financial results that smaller centres – between 6,000sqm to 20,000sqm GLA – can achieve. Buchan is excited to continue our longstanding relationship with Cohen Group during the next stage of the redevelopment of Burnside Village, activating the Greenhill Road streetscape and integrating an alfresco dining precinct, cinema, commercial office space
Buchan x BIG
On Tuesday evening we welcomed University of Melbourne School of Design students into our Melbourne Studio to ‘Meet the Team’ behind the award-winning Stage 40 redevelopment of Chadstone. Melbourne Associate Abhijit Parasnis, alongside consultants Laura Thomas (Urbis), Horatio Burton (Electrolight) and Michal Krodkiewski (Probuild Constructions) participated in a spirited Q&A which provided a candid insight into the project teams’ experience working on this complex development from concept to completion. Following
Christchurch studio celebrates 20-year milestone
Last week we commemorated the milestone 20-year anniversary of our Christchurch studio. Our history in Christchurch dates back to the mid-80s, with Buchan designing several local retail staples from our Auckland and Australian studios including Westfield Riccarton, Merivale Mall and The Palms. Following a competition win to design the iconic Christchurch Art Gallery in 1998, Buchan set up a studio in the city which has steadily grown since. Fast-forward to
The Square Mirrabooka’s Fresh Food Precinct Opens For Business
The $3.2 million renovation of The Square Mirrabooka’s Fresh Food Precinct is now open for business. The design reimagines the existing space as a bustling global market hall, providing customers with an array of fresh food options set within an authentic and welcoming shopping environment. Buchan is proud to have provided interior design and architectural documentation and delivery services for this Perron Group project. For more information, please check out
Valerie Mack Speaks at Property Council New Zealand National Conference
Whether designing an apartment building, office or hotel, it is our duty to understand and address the impact that the built environment we create has on people’s emotional and physical wellbeing. At today’s Property Council New Zealand National Conference, Melbourne Principal Valerie Mack discussed ‘Wellness by Design’ alongside fellow panellists Duncan Young (Lendlease) and Brad Krauskopf (Hub Australia), facilitated by Jorge Chapa (Green Building Council of Australia) The thought-provoking session
Adam Blacker Attends Cityscape MENA Global Conference
London Principal Adam Blacker is currently participating in the Cityscape MENA Global Conference alongside our global alliance partner Nikken Sekkei who are showcasing several of their innovative developments. Make sure to stop by stand 2D20 in Hall 2 if you are in attendance at the event, and for more information please click here.
Belmont Forum Transformation Continues
The evolution of Belmont Forum continues with the transformation of its Food Court into a fresh and contemporary family-friendly dining space. Scheduled to open later this year, the new look Food Court follows on from the $65 million redevelopment of the shopping centre which launched late last year, aligning it with the warm and natural aesthetic featured throughout the rest of the building. The design creates visual interest using custom
Phil Schoutrop Leads European Study Tour
The annual Large Format Retail Association Global Touring Program has wrapped up another successful year. Buchan Principal/Director and retail specialist Phil Schoutrop guided a group of 40 LFRA members as they explored innovative retail developments and precincts across Sweden, Denmark and the United Kingdom. Starting at the home of IKEA Group – Almhult, Sweden – the group discovered the history and brand values of one of the world’s most sustainable
Fairfield Central Shopping Centre Grand Opening
Stage Three of the award-winning Fairfield Central Shopping Centre is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday. The expansion complements earlier work providing customers with a new Coles fresh food marketplace and increased specialty retail options. Cascading natural light and suspended greenery take advantage of North Queensland’s unique tropical conditions, while reinforcing the underlying design intent of the centre. As a bustling sub-regional centre, the development offers unique amenity to its