Region: Australia
The design focuses on creating a strong connection between buildings and health, productivity and well-being; maximising natural light and using biophilic elements to create a healthy building. The palette uses materials and elements from nature throughout. These pieces reflect the local ecology and geology to create a distinct sense of place. Buchan provided architectural and […]
Sydney’s heritage-listed South Eveleigh Locomotive Workshop has been transformed from an Industrial-era building into a captivating multi-use commercial and community precinct that honours the site’s rich history. The revitalisation includes large public and exhibition spaces, a specialty grocer, eateries, gym and education facilities, and the original blacksmith forge, in full working order. The inner-Sydney Workshop […]
Designed with Sunland Design, the award-winning building was conceived in the Sydney Olympic year 2000. It drew inspiration from the Olympic torch and the Sydney Opera House. The objective was to produce a sculptural form reminiscent of these Australian icons, and a glass skin facilitates this expression. The upswept roof form and spire reference the […]
Buchan is proud to join Brisbane’s creative community for Branch Out 2021 at the Brisbane Powerhouse. This year Buchan and BEC have joined forces to showcase our take on the festive spirit with ‘Foil’. The Buchan + BEC Christmas tree uses a contemporary design language to represent the traditional symbol of Christmas. Christmas trees represent […]
Buchan recently hosted a Design Talk lunch to celebrate the appointment of Leah Lang, Queensland’s newly appointed State Government Architect. Joining Leah as Buchan guests were James Hepburn, Chairperson Retail Development Committee, Ipswich City Council; Andrew Colling, Architect; Chris McCluskey, General Manager Development Services at ISPT; and Peter Hyland, Regional Director at Cistri (an Urbis Australia company). The Buchan team, Phil Schoutrop, Emma […]
Working alongside ADCO Constructions and Health Capital Division of Queensland Health, the Buchan and HKS, Inc. team’s combined Architectural and Clinical Planning expertise will ensure the critical design, documentation and oversight required to lead the Developed Design, Construction Documentation and Construction Service Phases of the Redland Hospital Expansion Stage 1 project. Enhancing Queensland’s health infrastructure, […]
We are incredibly proud to announce Tulmur Place and Ipswich Library has won the 2021 UDIA Queensland Award for Excellence in Social and Community Infrastructure, recognising the project an ‘exceptional example of community infrastructure’. Congratulations to the entire team behind this remarkable project. Buchan has worked closely with the Ipswich City Council and local community over many […]
Pivotal to the design of Realm is the central staircase, linking all three levels of the centre. A glass roof brings generous light to the core of the building. There is an art space that for performances and lounge areas to enjoy filtered light. A series of acoustically treated pods provide the option for a […]
City of Greater Geelong has unveiled a bold and culturally immersive library concept design, by global studio Buchan, for one of Victoria’s fastest growing regional areas. The architecture firm was appointed to the project after winning the design competition for burgeoning Armstrong Creek area’s first civic and social infrastructure project. Armstrong Creek is considered Victoria’s […]
Buchan is the executive architect behind Sydney’s first ‘World of Ralph Lauren’ store. Located in the heart of Sydney, the Victorian Style 1878 heritage building ‘Sugar House’ spans over 700sqm with four floors and a private rooftop. Retaining the site’s heritage fabric, the multi-level stand-alone building features timeless materials – stone mosaic, richly stained timbers, […]