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Building:  Hakuou High School
Location:  Wakayanagi, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Completion:  2001
Architect:  Kazuhiro Kojima and Mitsumasa Sampei/ C+A Associate Architects
Client:  Miyagi Prefecture
Structural Engineer:  Oak Structural Design Office
Mechanical Engineer:  Scientific Air-Conditioning Institute
General Contractor:  JV of Hazama, Hashimoto, and Watanabe; JV of Nihon, Ueda, and Onodera

AE Interests:  “flexible learning spaces” (multi use), solar panels, precast and prestressed concrete to reduce need of structural walls, daylighting, louvred windows