Sector: Mixed-Use

Mission Bay is designed to meet the changing needs of Auckland’s local community and burgeoning tourist population. It features up to 100 quality apartments and townhouses surrounded by a diverse offering of restaurant, retail and recreational spaces. The design celebrates a romantic, nostalgic reference to an art deco past. It combines simple elements, such as […]

The brief called for a mixed-use, neighbourhood activity centre with a focus on fresh food and convenience retail which incorporated elements of socially sustainable and environmentally sustainable design. The design outcome was to be wholly community-focused and integrated with the wider urban design strategy for the area to create an activated community space for the […]

A significant milestone has been reached with Stockwell’s lodgement of a Development Application for a new mixed-use village precinct in the heart of Noosaville. Buchan is the design lead for the proposed Noosa Civic Mixed Use Village precinct and refurbishment of the existing Noosa Civic shopping centre; part of the broader Noosa Business Centre masterplan […]

A new lifestyle destination accessible by land and sea, our design draws inspiration from its maritime surroundings, complemented by a refined, neutral materials palette. Emphasising community and connection, the design incorporates a blend of inviting and inclusive open air gathering places. The waterfront promenade, framed by large, overhanging roofs on the North and East sides, […]

The built form introduces a contemporary profile to the neighbourhood, seamlessly integrating commercial and hospitality spaces with two levels of residential apartments and penthouses above. Each residence is designed to prioritise openness, daylight, and a strong connection to the outdoors. Full height glazing and sheltered balconies frame views of the river and city beyond, while […]

Three new appointments across global design studio Buchan have expanded the practice’s health, sport, and leisure and entertainment capability. Lynn Van Dievoort has been appointed a senior associate. With qualifications in urban and spatial design, Van Dievoort has a strategic focus and is adept at managing concurrent projects across all stages from concept to delivery. […]

Think Precinct Buchan hosted ‘Think Precinct’ in Perth this month, an interactive conversation on the creation of successful mixed-use precincts, that harness liveability, sustainability and new thinking in construction opportunities and materiality. The event brought together influential design voices from across Buchan and international design firm Nikken Sekkei including Phil Schoutrop, Sector Lead Precincts, Buchan;Harvey […]

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 […]

The relocatable, modular system was proposed by Buchan using its retail expertise to assist in re-establishing retail amenities in the CBD following an invitation by the city’s Re:START The Heart Trust. Our team had previously designed a home using shipping containers, which inspired a concept that could be used for single or multistorey formats to […]

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 […]