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Value Seeds Are ‘Sprouting’ In The Brisbane Studio
Buchan recently held a studio wide initiative to create a ‘growing’ installation that embodies Buchan’s 5 core values: passion, collaboration, courage, curiosity and diversity. The goal was to revamp each studio and feature the values that inspire our workplace and designs. The Brisbane studio have been busy installing their winning design, ‘Collaboration’ which will continue to be coloured in by staff, clients and guests in the following weeks. Click here
Brisbane Studio Hosts Students On Design Crawl
The Brisbane studio was buzzing last week with architecture, interiors, industrial design and building design students from The University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, Torrens University Australia and TAFE Queensland, who visited as a part of the 2019 Design Institute of Australia Design Crawl. Attending students got to hear about some of Buchan’s exciting upcoming projects first hand, while also being provided with the opportunity to meet Buchan staff
Cockburn Gateway Announced
Understanding and meeting community needs is at the forefront of the upcoming expansion of Cockburn Gateway Shopping City. More than 5000 people have been consulted by Perron Group to help inform the design, with outdoor dining, cinema and community spaces providing popular with respondents. Buchan are proud to continue to be a part of the evolution of this popular retail centre. You can read more about the survey in the
Sunshine Plaza Now Open
The newly opened Sunshine Plaza shopping centre in Maroochydore, Queensland provides visitors with a unique shopping experience which embraces and celebrates the art and history of the local community. The Lendlease development is a part of a $440 million redevelopment and expansion, which will add a total of 35,000 sqm to the retail space of the centre. Displayed in the heart of the centre is the Bunya Nut Art Instillation
Grand Central Shopping Centre recognised with a Regional Commendation at AIA Awards
Grand Central Shopping Centre has been recognised with a Regional Commendation for Commercial Architecture at the 2019 Australian Institute of Architects Awards in Queensland’s Darling Downs / West Moreton Region. The design of the centre celebrates natural light and materials featuring timber ceilings illuminated by a skylight and south light windows which run the full length of the space. Retail sightlines are maximised with generous shopfront heights providing a spacious
Proposed Burnside Village redevelopment revealed
Mixing aspirational design with local needs, the proposed $350 million, two-stage upgrade of Burnside Village will provide visitors with a vibrant hub to enjoy expanded premium retail, food and beverage, lifestyle and entertainment options. Guided by three years of research and consultation with local stakeholders including shoppers, retailers and community leaders, the revised masterplan is a thoughtful mixture of aspirational design grounded by local needs. For more information on this
Buchan participation in Property Council of Australia’s 500 Women in Property program
Senior Architect Katrina Tolhurst and Marketing Adviser Lauren Bolton have been selected as participants in the Property Council of Australia’s 500 Women in Property program, with Associate Director Anne Rigby acting as a sponsor for Katrina. The 500 Women in Property program champions the professional growth of women in the industry by providing networking and career development opportunities, Buchan looks forward to following Lauren and Katrina’s contributions to the program.
Wenty Leagues Club Now Open
We congratulate our client Wentworthville Leagues Club on the completion of the ‘Wenty’ redevelopment, which includes state-of-the-art facilities and office spaces, a courtyard pavilion and alfresco dining area, bigger and better indoor kids play area, and a multi-level carpark. Click here for more information on this project.
New AEIOU Early Intervention Centre Construction Imminent
Construction of the new AEIOU Early Intervention Centre in Bald Hills is ready to commence, marked by a recent sod turning ceremony. The $4.5 million development will provide a world-class hub for children aged two to six with autism, providing early intervention as well as space for research, training and outreach services. Buchan are proud to have provided architecture and interior design services for this project for our client AEIOU
New retail development coming to Kuala Lumpur
Construction of Kuala Lumpur retail mall, ’Merdeka @ 118’ is scheduled to begin in April 2019. The seven-storey glass domed shopping centre sits within the podium of the 118-storey skyscraper and will provide visitors with an inspiring retail and lifestyle experience. ‘Merdeka @ 118’ will include over 200 stores and a state-of-the-art cinema complex, providing a diverse offering which caters to all ages, interests and tastes. Buchan provided Concept Design