Principal, Jeremy Deale said “It was vital to create a modern facility that both compliments the neighbouring heritage listed buildings, whilst providing a new and innovative building.”
Working in unison to contrast the old and new, a sophisticated curtain wall with dynamic bronze-coloured optical effect defines the new facility and is a contemporary reference to campus stone and masonry materiality.
The R.D. Watt Building, originally the home of the Faculty of Agriculture, was rejuvenated and integrated into the 21st century facility through a restrained refurbishment that connects century old pedagogy with contemporary teaching and learning practice.
