The Hub Hornby

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Boasting the only shopping centre given the Enviro-Mark Gold accreditation, The Hub, Hornby is the new sustainable face of retailing in southern Christchurch.

The transformation began in 2012 after a land swap with the Christchurch City Council. This almost doubled the leasable area of the centre. It allowed significant public amenity including an expansive food court and community gathering space, a new northern entry, public facilities, increased car parking and rationalising of the bus interchange.

A natural, neutral, low maintenance material pallete simplifies the building forms both outside and inside allowing the function of the centre to shine through. Culturally significant artworks dominate areas normally given over to advertising. An aesthetically pleasing exterior and highly functional interior ensure the success of the tenants who have chosen to cement the centre’s growing catchment.

The finished development shows many high-level aesthetic and environmental touches. This creates a very contemporary experience for customers and a strong point of difference from other similar destinations.

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Buchan is a world leader in design. We are internationally recognised for our innovative, integrated and iconic projects.

One of our key points of difference is our ability to respond to the changes and the needs of the increasingly sophisticated consumer. As people and users of space, seek fresh experiences, wider choice and greater convenience, we are leading the creation of new placemaking opportunities that keep the offer
vibrant and attractive.

Our teams have developed a deep understanding of the widest range of project formats and are ever seeking to evolve ideas.

Our projects include major international ‘signature’ developments, hotels, commercial resorts, town centres, retail and the full spectrum of mixed use developments, at every scale including entertainment and leisure facilities.

Our strong portfolio of work complements our expertise and gives us a better understanding of how to maximise customer experience in environments that attract the consumer.

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.