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Ipswich Children’s Library and Bar Alba shortlisted for 2022 Interior Design Excellence Awards
Ipswich Children’s Library and Melbourne’s Bar Alba have been shortlisted for the 2022 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Shortlisted for the Public Space and Sustainability categories, Ipswich Children’s Library is Australia’s first standalone children’s library. Every aspect of the whimsical space has been designed exclusively for young people, right down to the shelving and furniture heights, interactive activities, hidey holes and reading nooks. Buchan has worked closely with the Ipswich City Council
Buchan announces promotions
We are very pleased to share our new promotions at Buchan. These individuals have made a notable contribution to the growth and diversity of our studio through their design excellence, technical expertise, leadership and client service. Please join us in congratulating these individuals Brigid Kelly, Cordilia Thomas, Courte Harlow, Kwai Fat Yeung, Isabella Etna, Kate Donaldson, Keiran Cocoran, Kishan Dhameliya, Louisa Edwards, Rachel Dash, Shaun Miller and Thomas Neves. 📷 Jes Lindsay
Buchan makes impression on hotels and hospitality industry
Buchan’s Hotels forum this month ‘Make an impression, leave no trace‘ made an undeniably positive impression on the hotels and hospitality industry. The event brought together influential voices from across the hospitality industry – hoteliers, asset owners, developers and consultants at the forefront of new thinking – to discuss and debate the responsibility and opportunity we have to view a future through the lens of people, planet, and profit. We were privileged to have Phillipa
Buchan Hotel Forum – Make an impression, Leave no trace
Next month Buchan will host an invitation only conversation on ESG – Make an impression, leave no trace. We are bringing together influential voices from across the hospitality industry – hoteliers, asset owners, developers and consultants at the forefront of new thinking, to discuss and debate the responsibility and opportunity we have to view a future through the lens of people, planet, and profit. Joining us on the forum panel:
Rachel Pettigrew Rising Star Special Merit at NAWIC Excellence Awards
Congratulations to Buchan’s Rachel Pettigrew who was awarded a Rising Star ‘Special Merit’ at the recent National Association of Women in Construction NZ Excellence Awards. The Rising Star award celebrates women who are new to the industry, with judges highlighting Rachel’s positive story of pivoting careers as key to her being recognised. The NAWIC awards programme aims to celebrate and honour the achievements of women working in construction and affiliated industries,
Buchan shaping Perth’s urban fabric for 125 years
Buchan Principal Andre Jones reflects on Buchan’s rich local history and the design practice shaping Perth’s urban fabric for 125 years. “The role of the architect in Perth is evolving. There’s a critical need for architects to be involved in city creation and reform than ever before. People are changing the way they live. Design plays a crucial role in the process of urbanisation and city making in fortifying these spaces
Kate Donaldson 2022 Victorian Architecture Awards win
Congratulations to Buchan Student of Architecture Kate Donaldson, who has received the Bates Smart Award for Architecture in Media – State Award at the 2022 Victorian Architecture Awards alongside co-editors Michaela Prunotto and Manning McBride for their work on Inflection Vol. 08 Presence. The journal of the Melbourne School of Design, Inflection, is a collection of provocative and thought-promoting architectural essays from a diverse pool of local and international graduates, academics, and multi-disciplinary practitioners. At
Buchan Principal Rob Guild shares why design is critical to housing intensification in New Zealand
Buchan Principal Rob Guild shares why design is critical to housing intensification in New Zealand and why we need to be looking abroad to benchmark successful policies and projects to help local councils improve new developments. “As architects, we can’t really influence a site’s location and natural amenity. But we can push for good design and more diversity within a complex to result in more amenity. We need to design in a way
Buchan announces new hires to meet the demands of a changing market
Buchan has welcomed the addition of two new senior associates to its global design team in Sydney as the firm continues on a trajectory of growth. Nataly Ernst joins the studio as Senior Associate, Architecture, while Marcin Zugaj has been appointed Senior Associate, Interior Design. Buchan Head of Strategy and Marketing Laraine Sperling said the new hires herald an investment in growth and diversity as the firm flexes to increase
Armstrong Creek Town Centre Library and Community Hub given go-ahead
The bold and culturally immersive Armstrong Creek Town Centre Library and Community Hub concept design by Buchan for the City of Greater Geelong has been embraced by the local community and will commence construction late this year. Buchan was appointed to the project after winning the design competition for burgeoning Armstrong Creek area’s first civic and social infrastructure project. The design is the result of a collaboration between Buchan, City of Greater