Description :
A very compact and efficient building, designed so that light can penetrate the communal areas as effectively as possible without disrupting educational activities.

The Architect:
Hosoya Schaefer Architects is an architecture firm founded by Markus Schaefer and Aiko Hosoya, based between Zurich and Tokyo. Their practice is characterized by close attention to context, use, and materiality, with sober and rigorous architecture, often resulting from small- and medium-scale projects. The firm is recognized for its work on housing, cultural and educational facilities, as well as experimental projects combining construction, landscape, and craftsmanship.