Frank Hayes
Frank Hayes
afford competing design facilities iconic love money people priorities schools understand
If money were no object, schools would love to have an iconic design by a world-famous architect. People want to get the best-looking facilities they can. But they know they can't afford everything. We try to understand what the competing priorities are.
building campus gives inside maybe might program reduce sacrifice schools student
With student centers, many schools want a building that gives the campus a presence. That's the draw. In those cases, a school might sacrifice some of the program inside maybe reduce the seating from 700 to 600.
gifts line needs president schools struggle walk willing
You have to have a president that is willing to walk away from gifts that aren't in line with what the school's needs are. That's really difficult, especially for schools that struggle to get cash.