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Castle Towers launches podium retail and piazza
Castle Towers continues to bring best in class retail, to the strategic growth corridor of North West Sydney with the launch of a major upgrade to the Piazza alfresco dining precinct and Level 2 and 3 of the retail centre late last year. The project continues Buchan’s longstanding involvement with QICGRE in the transformation of Castle Towers which includes the design of its popular marketplace and food court. Set across level
Sylvia Park hailed largest shopping centre in New Zealand
The recent $277 million expansion of Kiwi Property’s Sylvia Park has cemented the retail giant’s position as the largest shopping centre in New Zealand. Dubbed ‘The Galleria’, the new space features an atrium which floods the mall with diffused natural daylight through roof skylights; while at night, discrete light sources up-light the curved surfaces of the ceilings providing a soft ambience. “The inspiration for the Galleria came from a desire
Momentum continues on Ipswich City Council Building
The new Ipswich City Council Building is rapidly taking shape on site. Designed by Buchan, the five-star energy efficient administration building will sit alongside the recently opened civic space, urban water park and library, creating a true community heart for the city of Ipswich.
Hyperdome North Mall unveils a vibrant, play on design
Inspired by the tropical Queensland climate, the newly transformed Hyperdome North Mall creates a vibrant and memorable environment for shoppers through its playful design. Key dwell spaces are characterised by vibrant colours and textures framed by dappled sunlight which pours in from the lightweight ceiling canopy above, reminiscent of an external pergola; while the surrounding mall areas are kept neutral to highlight the retail offering. Bespoke seating and planters created
Buchan strengthens industry network with Property Council committee appointment
As we look to the year ahead our team are excited to continue our involvement and support of key property industry advocates Property Council New Zealand (PCNZ) and Property Council of Australia (PCA) who recently announced their new committee appointments. Anna Hill joins PCNZ’s 2021 Auckland Executive Committee, which is tasked with representing and serving the needs of the local membership body. In Victoria, Dong Uong joins the PCA Future Trends and
New food precinct opens at Cairns Central
Lendlease unveiled the latest evolution in the redevelopment of Cairns Central Shopping Centre on Tuesday, with the launch of a stylish new food precinct which will leave shoppers spoilt for choice. “Our overall vision for the fresh food market hall was to optimise the tropical industrial aesthetic to modernise the shopping and dining experience for our local and tourist customer base. Influenced by reef to rainforest as a visual concept,
Recently opened Tulmur Place and Library enliven Ipswich
Enlivening the community through a central and inviting place to gather, Buchan’s design for the recently opened Ipswich Central Library and Tulmur Place is imagined as a culturally expressive and inclusive space. Cited in the centre of Ipswich, the Library and Tulmur Place connect previously disparate entities, with a lushly green and enjoyable pathway promoting safe passage, as well as providing enriching public amenity intended to cater to its diverse
Perron Group reveals $1 billion plan for the future of Cockburn
Perron Group has revealed its 20-year vision to transform Cockburn, creating a new integrated and vibrant community heart which will seamlessly blend residential, commercial, retail and public open spaces. Designed by Buchan, the masterplan prioritises lifestyle and connectivity envisioning a modern urbanscape in which locals can live, work, rest and play. Consultation with the community was key in ensuring the proposed project was both aspirational and responsive in its design;
Post Pandemic Retail Design
The retail sector has always been in a constant state of evolution, but there is no doubt that COVID has expeditated the paradigm shift that was already underway in the thinking around retail: it’s viability, the psychology of the shopper, and the need for it to adapt and survive. In the article featured in ArchitectureNow’s 2020 in Review: Top 5 discussions’, we explore post-pandemic design and the future of retail.
Buchan Perth celebrates new studio and festive season
Our Perth studio kicked off the holiday season in style last night with a celebration to mark our move into a new studio space early next year. The transition coincides with Buchan’s 130 year anniversary and in a serendipitous turn of events will see us occupying a building designed by our Founding Partner Charles Oldham in 1904, bringing us full circle! Thank you to all of the clients, consultants and