Last week we commemorated the milestone 20-year anniversary of our Christchurch studio. Our history in Christchurch dates back to the mid-80s, with Buchan designing several local retail staples from our Auckland and Australian studios including Westfield Riccarton, Merivale Mall and The Palms. Following a competition win to design the iconic Christchurch Art Gallery in 1998, Buchan set up a studio in the city which has steadily grown since. Fast-forward to

The hotel industry is in the midst of significant evolution and opportunity, with guests expectations shifting towards authentic hospitality experiences which are responsive to both emotional and functional needs. In response to this change, our Melbourne studio transformed into “Bar Buchan” for an immersive hospitality event which delved into the underlying trends which are shaping this transformation. In the below video, our hospitality experts Valerie Mack, Harvey Male and Simon

Raffles City Chongqing recently welcomed over 900,000 eager shoppers through its doors across three days for the soft opening of its retail podium. The development features over 400 stores including flagship, concept, and hospitality tenancies, set within actively curated precincts which cultivate a clear sense of place and facilitate opportunities for shoppers to connect. The 235,000m² shopping podium can be accessed by a 24-hour staircase which runs along the central

The Melbourne Hotel has taken home a win at the Australian Hotels Association WA Perth Airport Accommodation Awards for Excellence in the ‘Redeveloped/Refurbished’ category. The refurbishment seamlessly unifies its heritage fabric and contemporary design with striking results. Applying minimal intervention to the 1897 heritage fabric, The Melbourne Hotel’s contemporary rooms bookend the existing building creating a compelling juxtaposition between old and new. The result is a dynamic, characterful space which

Stockland Birtinya was awarded an Excellence in Design Award at the Property Council of Australia Queensland Retail Property Awards on Friday night. Located on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Stockland Birtinya embraces the vibrant coastal atmosphere of its surrounds with an emphasis on tropical greenery, relaxed open-air spaces and natural finishes. In-centre activations including breakout zones and meeting places further foster a sense of community and provide inclusive amenity for