Freer Farm Agricultural Centre of Excellence | Philp Lighton Architects
TasTAFE Agricultural Centre of Excellence prioritizes practical education, adaptability, and connection to land. It emphasizes flexibility to evolve alongside technology and teaching methods, integrating elements of the landscape to engage students and teachers in both classroom education and practical studies. The Centre’s contemporary form symbolizes progressive farming techniques, featuring a ‘cattle grid’ facade for privacy and solar control, and rammed earth walls, depicting the red hues of the northwest farming landscape.
The integration of artwork to enrich the space’s narrative and functionality, enhances the learning environment. Sustainability measures include natural light, passive solar heating, and thermal mass walls made of rammed red earth to minimize energy consumption and regulate indoor temperatures effectively.
