Buchan has announced two new appointments in New Zealand, with both hires to work across all sectors for the practice and mentor emerging design talent.
Scott Inverarity (left) joins the Auckland studio as a Senior Associate, whilst Christchurch welcomes Associate Crispin Schurr (right). The practice’s fluid structure will allow for the pair to work on projects across the world, with Buchan pairing the best teams with the ideal client, irrespective of location.
Inverarity holds 25 years of experience working across the commercial, industrial transport, retail, education, aged care, healthcare, hospitality, civic and heritage sectors.
"Scott has a reputation for high client care and delivering excellent outcomes," says Buchan’s New Zealand Regional Operations Leader and Christchurch Principal, Raylene McEwan.
"He's got a very broad reach across the industry, and we're looking to grow that. He will have a national role with a focus on client development and delivery and is a valuable addition to our leadership team."
Schurr has more than 30 years of experience working on projects within New Zealand and the United Kingdom across the commercial, education, civic and residential sectors. Previously working at Christchurch City Council, Schurr was involved in a number of award-winning projects including the Kohinga St Albans Community Centre.
Schurr will join the Buchan team tasked with designing the Australian Pavilion for Expo 2025 in Osaka. McEwan says Schurr will add all-round strength and diversity to the studio and contribute to sector expansion.
"Crispin is a very talented architect with particular expertise in sustainability and timber frame construction. He brings those skills directly into the Christchurch studio as well as to the wider practice and is a great asset."
McEwan says the appointments support the practice’s long term strategic vision.
“We've just celebrated 30 years in New Zealand but we're a 130-year-old business overall. As custodians of the practice, we're putting in place a team of great people with great skills to bring Buchan forward for the next generation and beyond."
Stephen Auld, Buchan’s CEO, echoes McEwan’s sentiments.
"We're very positive about the future. The opportunities out there in the current market are exciting and we're strengthening our team to meet demand and expand the business in New Zealand and around the world."
