The jury was highly impressed by the elegance of the proposed structure – a building of unassuming poetic expression. Straightforward means are put to work to form a highly adaptable system of walls, openings, access routes, open courts and indoor as well as outdoor spaces. These elements are all assembled according to the rules of time-honored architectural principles – a building both traditional in the way it is made and modern in its appearance. Notwithstanding the design’s aesthetic quality, the project adheres to most criteria elucidated in the “target issues” for sustainable construction, merging economic, social, contextual, and environmental aspects into a simple yet sophisticated building.