The Contract Signing Ceremony of Design of Virtuosi Hall, the first building of Shuinan Campus, was held on March 23th. More than 150 staff and faculty members took part in the event.
The Letter of Intent was signed between Kengo Kuma and Associates and Feng Chia University in order to collaborate and promote the university mantra of Greater Virtue, Common Good and Shared Joy. Under the mutual consent, FCU shall appoint Kengo Kuma and Associates to provide masterplanning service for the new campus annex and architectural design service for the main building, Virtuosi Hall.
Dr. Kao Cheng-shu, Chairman of Board of Trustees, stated that Architect Kuma is not only an outstanding artist but also a kind philosopher. President Dr. Bing-Jean Lee said that it is the great honor of FCU to invite Professor Kuma to design the first building of the new campus. The beam raising ceremony of Virtuosi Hall is expected to take place on the 60th anniversary of FCU, which implies the best foundation for future growth and development. Architect Kuma said Virtuosi Hall will be integrated into the environment in a harmonious manner.