A combination of benches and stairs in the sunken court forces a direct physical interaction with the building even before the visitor enters it, redefining the limits of outside and inside.
Even at the main entry, the entrance staircase incorporates spaces for other activities. The staircase has a built-in reception area, and a series of cuts and folds in the stairs provides benches for socializing or study. This blurring of the distinction between various functions facilitates greater interaction and results in the creation of the slow stairs'.