Weston, MA – Bowdoin Construction announced it recently completed the new 4,300sf farmstand building at Land’s Sake Farm in Weston. The building was designed by Payette and opened to the public this past summer.
Part of Land’s Sake’s Grow With Us capital campaign, the farmstand building is designed to offer flexibility to fit the changing needs of the farm year-round. Bowdoin worked in conjunction with Payette to provide budget and schedule assessments during design, and provided full construction management services overseeing construction.
Designed and built following passive house principles and targeting net-zero, carbon neutral energy standards, the new 2-story structure was constructed of sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems, including cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels, triple glazed low-e insulated glass, and a rooftop solar array that powers the entire farm. The building was intentionally sited to blend with the landscape and preserve the infinite vistas from front to back of the farm.
The farmstand front-of-house space expands and contracts with the growing season, enabling Land’s Sake to serve the community year-round with produce, locally sourced specialty foods, a coffee station and demonstration kitchen. The facility provides a permanent covered space for vegetable processing, with walk-in storage, thereby minimizing food waste. Additional amenities include outdoor seating and gathering spaces for farm patrons, and an outdoor classroom for the educational opportunities the farm provides to community groups.
