Sector: Adaptive Reuse
Melbourne Walk, the first new development in Bourke Street Mall for over 50 years and the centrepiece of its revitalisation, is now open. Knitting together several buildings on a large inner-city site, Melbourne Walk includes 6,295sqm of retail and InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG)’s first Australian dual-branded hotels, each has a distinct identity, a Hotel Indigo and a […]
This landmark inner-city site unites a collection of eight buildings of different eras across an entire block, uniquely positioned at the intersection of Melbourne’s Bourke Street Mall, and the city’s north-south pedestrian laneway network. Leveraging the site’s central city location, the redevelopment incorporates 6,295sqm of retail and InterContinental Hotel Group’s first Australian dual-branded hotels, a […]
A landmark city renewal project, the Nicholas Street Precinct and Tulmur Place form the connective tissue between Ipswich’s city centre and the river – establishing a vibrant hub of leisure, culture, and community that embodies the principles of climate responsiveness, cultural inspiration, connectivity and adaptability. Recognised for urban design best practice, Nicholas Street Precinct demonstrates […]
An ultra-luxury precinct, GURNER™ has partnered with renowned architects and designers to reinvigorate the 1.9-hectare site in South Yarra, and deliver an iconic, premium experience for both residents and visitors alike. This ambitious $3.75 billion mixed-use development will seamlessly blend 800 ultra-premium residences with circa 20,000 sqm of luxury retail, commercial, and world-class hospitality experiences, […]
The characterful fabrication shed, which dates to World War Two, will become the community heart and establish a strong identity for the precinct. The design respects the shed’s existing form, proportions and materials. The main entry faces north towards the river and accentuates the shed’s distinctive, stepped contour. Openings in the facade reveal the internal […]
This week GURNER™ Group in partnership with Qualitas, revealed new plans for the $3.75B ultra luxury, mixed-use Jam Factory development in Melbourne. As lead consultant, Buchan is proud to be collaborating with SOM and GURNER™ Design House on this bold evolution of the iconic site’s masterplan. The updated plans will redefine the project to deliver […]
The long-awaited transformation of Brisbane’s Bulimba Barracks site is set to kick off with Development Applications approved for the adaptive reuse of a heritage fabrication shed and a riverside pavilion. Designed by Buchan, the buildings are the first stage of a master planned community that will evolve on the expansive 21-hectare site, purchased from the […]
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ first Australian dual-branded hotel, a Hotel Indigo and a Holiday Inn, is set to open in the Melbourne CBD towards the end of this year. Designed by Buchan and located within the new Melbourne Walk development, the Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins draws on the vibrant history and colourful characters of […]
Melbourne Walk, the centrepiece of the Bourke Street Mall revitalisation, officially topped out on September 16 Global design studio Buchan’s design celebrates the site’s quirky heritage and Melbourne’s renowned laneway culture Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece said Melbourne Walk will enhance Melbourne’s status as a thriving retail precinct and a must-visit destination for locals and visitors. […]