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New appointments at Buchan bolster international team
International design practice Buchan continues to build capability and capacity with two new appointments in New Zealand. Scott Inverarity joins the Auckland studio as a Senior Associate, whilst Christchurch welcomes Associate Crispin Schurr. New Zealand Regional Operations Leader and Christchurch Principal, Raylene McEwan, says both will work across the entire business, in line with Buchan’s fluid structure designed to bring the best teams to clients regardless of location. Scott Inverarity
Buchan 30 years of design celebrations in Aotearoa New Zealand
Buchan recently celebrated 30 years of Design in Aotearoa New Zealand with our colleagues, clients and industry partners. Our heartfelt thanks to the many people that have supported us on this journey as we have evolved over the last three decades. We are proud of our local story, and our global history as an international design firm of more than 130 years. With our Ōtautahi Christchurch and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Studios continuing
Ipswich CBD ‘glow-up’ to reinstate city’s beating heart
Buchan has masterfully harnessed the power of brand experience and technology in architecture to bring the Ipswich CBD to life after dark, as part of Ipswich City Council’s $250m Nicholas Street Precinct redevelopment. The lead architects of the five-year visionary project have illuminated artistic projections on to the Metro B building in the heart of Nicholas Street, in the latest stage to be unveiled this month. Six 20K projectors will
Architects reflect on the future of NZ cities
One of New Zealand’s longest-standing architecture firms says the country has entered “a new era of disaster-resilient design” as its cities navigate complex market conditions in realising a new urban identity. Buchan Regional Operations Leader and Christchurch Principal Raylene McEwan said the country was experiencing a significant shift, with multiple design challenges around bank funding for projects, material shortages, certification and consenting of products, as well as a push in
Buchan named Lead Designer for Australian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
Global architecture design firm Buchan will lead the design for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka (Expo). Buchan CEO Stephen Auld said the 130-year-old firm is honoured to be selected to design the Australian Pavilion on behalf of the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). “Our appointment on this project reflects the collective design strength of our team, which brings together architecture and design talent from
Meridian Village: a new model for neighbourhood hubs
An exciting, mixed-use precinct that will become the heart of Clyde North in Melbourne’s south-eastern growth corridor is an ‘anti-mall’ that turns the traditional shopping centre inside out. Designed by architecture practice Buchan, Meridian Village provides retail, commercial and entertainment tenancies and is located between existing industrial and residential areas. Buchan Principal, Grant Withers, says Meridian Village creates a new type of neighbourhood hub. “Meridian Village centres on a generous
Melbourne Walk: Construction starts on Bourke Street retail and dual-brand hotel
Construction is underway on Melbourne Walk, an exciting mixed-use development in Melbourne’s retail heart and the first built project in Bourke Street Mall in more than 50 years. Formerly known as The Walk, the 3,600sqm site was originally made up of eight separate buildings including Diamond House, the Public Benefit Bootery, Allan’s Building and York Building. The redevelopment will include 6,000sqm of retail and a dual-brand hotel, with IHG opening
Moving towards Carbon Neutral: Design Breaking Boundaries
Buchan recently hosted a design forum ‘Moving towards carbon neutral‘ with visiting Nikken Sekkei project and sustainability leaders on the design innovations at the forefront of carbon neutral projects. Explore how design is ‘breaking boundaries’ to achieving carbon neutrality and the latest trends in the area of climate resilient design solutions shared by Kitaro Mizuide, Executive Officer, Principal – Building Services Design Division; Ken Miyoshi, Engineering Director, Global Design Building Service Group; and
Will ESG leave your hotel stranded? Buchan shares highlights from hotel industry forum.
Hotels must perform better on ESG to avoid ending up as stranded assets. That’s the clear message from the recent ‘Make an impression, leave no trace’ forum in Sydney. So what does better ESG look like and how can hotels implement it? Here are four key areas where you can make a difference. Download forum highlights here to learn more from our expert panel – Phillipa le Roux, Design &
Celebrating 30 years of design in Aotearoa New Zealand
Buchan is celebrating 30 years of design in Aotearoa New Zealand this year. Buchan’s beginnings in New Zealand was steeled by The Christchurch Art Gallery design competition win in 1998; a contemporary landmark embraced by the city that has won numerous design awards. It also led Buchan to open a studio in Christchurch in 2000. Today, Buchan employs more than 40 staff, across offices in Christchurch and Auckland. Buchan, which