Grand Central Shopping Centre has been recognised with a Regional Commendation for Commercial Architecture at the 2019 Australian Institute of Architects Awards in Queensland’s Darling Downs / West Moreton Region. The design of the centre celebrates natural light and materials featuring timber ceilings illuminated by a skylight and south light windows which run the full length of the space. Retail sightlines are maximised with generous shopfront heights providing a spacious

Mixing aspirational design with local needs, the proposed $350 million, two-stage upgrade of Burnside Village will provide visitors with a vibrant hub to enjoy expanded premium retail, food and beverage, lifestyle and entertainment options. Guided by three years of research and consultation with local stakeholders including shoppers, retailers and community leaders, the revised masterplan is a thoughtful mixture of aspirational design grounded by local needs. For more information on this

Senior Architect Katrina Tolhurst and Marketing Adviser Lauren Bolton have been selected as participants in the Property Council of Australia’s 500 Women in Property program, with Associate Director Anne Rigby acting as a sponsor for Katrina. The 500 Women in Property program champions the professional growth of women in the industry by providing networking and career development opportunities, Buchan looks forward to following Lauren and Katrina’s contributions to the program.

We congratulate our client Wentworthville Leagues Club on the completion of the ‘Wenty’ redevelopment, which includes state-of-the-art facilities and office spaces, a courtyard pavilion and alfresco dining area, bigger and better indoor kids play area, and a multi-level carpark. Click here for more information on this project.

Construction of the new AEIOU Early Intervention Centre in Bald Hills is ready to commence, marked by a recent sod turning ceremony. The $4.5 million development will provide a world-class hub for children aged two to six with autism, providing early intervention as well as space for research, training and outreach services. Buchan are proud to have provided architecture and interior design services for this project for our client AEIOU