Within two years, the rate of applications jumped from 5 per available seat to 28 for each seat. While the school trust needed to subsidize 59 percent of the institution's operating costs in the first year, the school is expected to break even in the 2000-2001 fiscal year and to generate a surplus starting in 2002. The school has won architectural awards and garnered attention in the Asian press. Key Players Click above to find a complete listing of the people and products involved in the completion of this project. The library wraps around a small court.
Broad steps provide access and places to relax.
Local materials, such as stones and clay roof tiles, work with cast and poured concrete to create a rich palette of textures and colors. The art center includes three studios with large walls of glass.