Projects

Buchan has worked on large retail projects across New Zealand and Australia including Ballantynes in Christchurch, Invercargill Central and Hamilton's Centre Place. Here, principals Phil Schoutroup and Emma Ridings and client and new business lead Rachel Herzberg explore what the future of retail design might look like in a post-COVID world.

The front door to this villa in Grey Lynn might look typical, but it’s a portal to another time and place.

Unashamedly modern, bold and timeless is the Balmain House in New South Wales- designed by Bokor Architecture and interiors. The heritage listed Victorian workers terrace received renovations to accommodate for a growing family.

With the potential of being a supporting node of a popular destination, SHAU shapes Microlibrary Warak Kayu to reflect the local narrative. As its name suggests, warak is derived from warak ngedong—a local dragon-like mythical creature, which happens to be represented by the diamond-patterned timber façade. Furthermore, the use of stilt structure and mostly timber material embody the character of many traditional houses in Indonesia. This contextualised building brings affinity and appeal to the neighbourhoods and the visitors.

Located in Kuala Lumpur, Bina Warehouse is an established kitchen and bathroom supplier with business history of more than 45 years. One of its galleries, exclusively displaying kitchenware, is housed in a four-row, five-storey building that has undergone a major renovation recently.

It is well understood that the development of prefabrication technology has boosted construction efficiency. One fine example of a project that makes use of prefab is AAND Sayana.

Located in the sunny Moreton Bay region sits the minimalistic and thoughtfully designed, Cuneo House. Sitting as two separate structures the home offers multiple experiences of the surrounding landscape and seascape to be enjoyed depending on where one sits within the home.

Dark décor and interiors can be bold, dramatic and seductive- however, without the correct lighting fixtures can fall flat. The lighting for the Papamoa Beach House (Taurange, New Zealand) designed by Herbst Architects played an integral role in creating a refined aesthetic and ambience within the home.

Among its typical neighbouring houses, 73M Jalan Senang that stands on a corner land plot appears unique with its monolithic look. Designed by ipli Architects, the house is a resemblance of the simple, ubiquitous gabled-roof house icon. Instead of defining the each part of the house differently, the building displays a unified look from the bottom to the top as if the shape is carved from a massive rectangular block. From its voluminous exterior, multiple randomly placed square openings create a slight giveaway of a light and porous interior.

Aaksen Responsible Aarchitecture has recently finished a residential project in Jakarta named Vinyasa House. This dwelling is located at a housing precinct that borders Jakarta with its satellite city, Depok.