Sector: Civic
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Perron Group has secured development approval from the Western Australian Planning Commission for Cockburn Quarter – a 20-year $1 billion community transformation project that aims to deliver a vibrant community heart for Cockburn. Designed by Buchan, the masterplan prioritises lifestyle and connectivity envisioning a modern urbanscape where locals can live, work, rest and play. Consultation with […]
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Adelaide’s City Cross is set to undergo a $25 million transformation through a visionary redesign led by global architecture, interior, masterplanning and brand-experience studio, Buchan. Situated in the heart of the Adelaide CBD, linking Grenfell Street and Rundle Mall, the rejuvenated City Cross was given its name based on its location as a crossing point […]
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Australia’s first standalone children’s library in Ipswich is bringing families and young people back into its previously deserted city heart. The whimsical space, designed by global design studio Buchan, is part of Ipswich City Council’s ongoing $250m CBD redevelopment. The purpose built library dedicated for children under 12 years is located on the ground floor […]
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Ipswich Public Library has been shortlisted for the Public Space category in the 2021 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). The new Ipswich Library is part of a significant city renewal development forming the connective tissue between the city and river. The design rethinks the introverted traditional library experience, instead creating an environment that fosters transparency with […]