The jury commended this project because of its visionary rethinking of merging density with simplicity. This balancing act is not only well-resolved on a structural level but also on a contextual level. Urbanity, meaning its positive intellectual attributes, is transferred to the countryside and merged with the rural “genius loci” (inherent spirit of place). Well-composed spacing underlines this idea. The selection of materials including concrete, bamboo and reclaimed wood; and well-elaborated design of the buildings go hand in hand with the school’s pedagogic framework. The essences of its integral elements make this project exemplary.