Global design practice Buchan has announced five new principals and eight senior elevations across its Australian and New Zealand studios.

"These individuals have made a notable contribution to Buchan through their design excellence, technical expertise, leadership and client service," says Buchan CEO Stephen Auld.

The new principals will bolster the leadership team and support emerging sectors while strengthening the sectors Buchan is renowned for, including sport and entertainment, hospitality, residential and commercial.

Lynn Van Dievoort has international qualifications in architecture, urbanism and spatial design. She is a valued design leader at Buchan, working across mixed-use, multi-residential, seniors living and sports precinct design.

Scott Inverarity is based in Auckland and has almost 30 years of experience across sectors including commercial, retail, health, aged care and sports architecture. Inverarity is integral to Buchan’s design collaboration on the Te Tōangaroa Auckland stadium proposal.

Alessandro Paladin is based in Perth and has been with Buchan for a decade. Building on experience gained in Italy and China, Paladin brings a strong skillset to complex projects that include mixed-use, residential and retail.

Malou Ellis has extensive design experience in retail, hospitality, multi-residential, commercial and mixed-use projects around the world. Based in Sydney, her focus includes growing Buchan’s presence in Southeast Asia.

Aleksander Borek is Melbourne-based with extensive local and international architectural experience. His work in Indigenous engagement is reflected in the Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library and sits alongside a significant portfolio of mixed-use, civic, government and hospitality projects.

The promotions include Alex Dickson and Carol Leung who have been elevated to senior associates, while My Thuat Ho, Myron Monteiro, Hayden Federico, Will Perkin, Anu Chembrolu and Richard Stanton have been newly appointed as associates.

Auld also acknowledges the significant contribution of two team members who are celebrating 40 years of service at Buchan – director and principal Bruce Shaw, and principal Greg Sheehan, who is retiring.

Image: (L-R) from top: Lynn Van Dievoort, Scott Inverarity, Malou Ellis, Alessandro Paladin, My Thuat Ho, Aleksander Borek, Alex Dickson, Carol Leung, Myron Monteiro, Anu Chembrolu, Richard Stanton and Hayden Federico. Images: Jes Lindsay and Mala Patel (for Scott Inverarity)