Region: New Zealand
A new development in the prestigious seaside suburb of St Heliers has added five whole-floor apartments to Auckland’s luxury residential market. Designed by global architecture practice Buchan, the Sonata apartments offer spectacular views over the Waitemata Harbour, Rangitoto Island and across to the city. All the three-bedroom dwellings have direct lift access from the lobby […]
This month we launch our 2023 Edition of The Men’s Menu. Last year the Buchan team was inspired during Men’s Health Week, in support of mental health and wellbeing, to come together through a shared passion for good food, good company and good conversation. This led to the creation of our very own cookbook – The Men’s […]
The building features stylish timber exteriors that link it to the surrounding environment. Carefully thought-out design groups the one, two and three-bedroom apartments plus penthouses into three pods within the building. There is a separate lift core for each of the pods which helps with privacy, security and fosters a sense of community among each […]
Buchan Principal Rob Guild questions if urbanisation is delivering the design quality that supports the health and wellbeing of our communities. And, how we should move forward under increasing pressures, including extreme weather events. The opinion piece also features commentary from Buchan Principal Raylene McEwan who shares insights on designing for disaster. With over 20 […]
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 […]
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 fluid structure […]
Buchan recently celebrated 30 years of Design in Aotearoa New Zealand with our colleagues, clients and industry partners. Our heartfelt thanks to the many people that have supported us on this journey as we have evolved over the last three decades. We are proud of our local story, and our global history as an international design firm […]
Buchan is celebrating 30 years of design in Aotearoa New Zealand this year. Buchan’s beginnings in New Zealand was steeled by The Christchurch Art Gallery design competition win in 1998; a contemporary landmark embraced by the city that has won numerous design awards. It also led Buchan to open a studio in Christchurch in 2000. […]
We are very pleased to share our new promotions at Buchan. These individuals have made a notable contribution to the growth and diversity of our studio through their design excellence, technical expertise, leadership and client service. Please join us in congratulating these individuals Brigid Kelly, Cordilia Thomas, Courte Harlow, Kwai Fat Yeung, Isabella Etna, Kate Donaldson, Keiran Cocoran, Kishan Dhameliya, Louisa Edwards, Rachel Dash, Shaun Miller and Thomas […]
Congratulations to Buchan’s Rachel Pettigrew who was awarded a Rising Star ‘Special Merit’ at the recent National Association of Women in Construction NZ Excellence Awards. The Rising Star award celebrates women who are new to the industry, with judges highlighting Rachel’s positive story of pivoting careers as key to her being recognised. The NAWIC awards programme […]