Tuhiraki, is AgResearch’s new headquarters and research centre located adjacent to the Lincoln University’s campus. NZIA writes of the design “These elegant red sheds sit together comfortably in the rural landscape yet are anything but agricultural in their sophistication. Tuhiraki fosters synergy with Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University and the broader Canterbury region, while embracing the mana whenua narratives. Tuhiraki shifts the dial for a workplace, showing us a path to a light, bright and sustainable collaborative future focused on wellbeing. Meticulously rational planning contributes to a sense of effortless wayfinding and the building’s inhabitants are treated to glare-free views and daylight in all directions. The buildings are naturally ventilated, and the efficient use of locally sourced materials and mass timber deliver a 78 percent reduction in carbon footprint, compared to traditionally built structures. A compelling model for beautiful, sustainable commercial architecture”.
