The newly expanded Castle Towers Shopping Centre was buzzing with Christmas shoppers this weekend following its official opening on Thursday. The $180 million integrated transport and retail hub added 37 retailers to the existing centre, in addition to an upgraded Coles Supermarket an expanded food and beverage offering which unites convenience dining with an ambience reminiscent of a modern restaurant experience. Located in the Hills District – a strategic growth

The Holiday Season is here and the team at Buchan would like to take this opportunity to thank our clients and suppliers for another outstanding year. Some of our studios will be taking a break during this time, their updated office hours can be found below. — Adelaide | Brisbane | Castle Towers | Gold Coast | Melbourne | Sydney  Closed from Sat 21 December 2019, reopening on Monday 13

Buchan is pleased to announce Will Lakin has been appointed as Principal in Buchan’s Perth studio, continuing our commitment to be a globally recognised leader in design. “Will is a valuable addition to Buchan, bringing with him longstanding experience in architecture and master planning, alongside notable business and entrepreneurial skills. We look forward to the continued success of our Perth studio supported by Will’s appointment,” says Lou Cotter, Buchan Perth

“There has been significant evolution from the sterile healthcare environments of old to responsive spaces that are empathetic to the human experience; having an intrinsic understanding of use, flow and user experience is essential to modern healthcare design.” – Principal Harvey Male on the Victorian Specialist Centre and the importance of sustainability, biophilic design and navigating complex stakeholder relationships in healthcare design. Read more in the latest Architectural Review (AR)

Last week Home Consortium celebrated the opening of two newly redeveloped centres – Hawthorn East (pictured) and Keysborough Victoria – welcoming more than 10,000 people through its doors across both locations. Prioritising convenience and simplicity, the streamlined design draws on a refined warehouse / industrial aesthetic, providing an exciting new offer within the local retail landscape. Buchan was engaged to provide architecture and interior design services for both the Hawthorn