"Most of the classes at Soka are liberal arts or humanistic," said Ed Carfagno, AIA, of Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates. "There is a very hands-on learning process, so we wanted to design a cohesive campus that focuses on the type and quality of education.
"It is a pedestrian campus, so we wanted strong axes that connect the different parts of campus. As you walk, there is the potential for interaction or privacy and the ability to sit in shady or sunny areas," he added.