The transformation of Invercargill’s CBD has ramped up today with the building contract for the upcoming HWR Tower awarded to Naylor Love. The $26 million mixed-use development will feature apartments and commercial space set across 9 stories, with retail tenancies on the ground floor which will flow seamlessly through to the neighbouring ‘Invercargill Central’ retail precinct – also designed by Buchan – which is currently under construction as a part

As we look to the year ahead our team are excited to continue our involvement and support of key property industry advocates Property Council New Zealand (PCNZ) and Property Council of Australia (PCA) who recently announced their new committee appointments. Anna Hill joins PCNZ’s 2021 Auckland Executive Committee, which is tasked with representing and serving the needs of the local membership body. In Victoria, Dong Uong joins the PCA Future Trends and

Inspired by the tropical Queensland climate, the newly transformed Hyperdome North Mall creates a vibrant and memorable environment for shoppers through its playful design. Key dwell spaces are characterised by vibrant colours and textures framed by dappled sunlight which pours in from the lightweight ceiling canopy above, reminiscent of an external pergola; while the surrounding mall areas are kept neutral to highlight the retail offering. Bespoke seating and planters created

The new Ipswich City Council Building is rapidly taking shape on site. Designed by Buchan, the five-star energy efficient administration building will sit alongside the recently opened civic space, urban water park and library, creating a true community heart for the city of Ipswich.

The recent $277 million expansion of Kiwi Property’s Sylvia Park has cemented the retail giant’s position as the largest shopping centre in New Zealand. Dubbed ‘The Galleria’, the new space features an atrium which floods the mall with diffused natural daylight through roof skylights; while at night, discrete light sources up-light the curved surfaces of the ceilings providing a soft ambience. “The inspiration for the Galleria came from a desire