The first building I am going to talk about designed (in part) by Shelley McNamara is the University of Engineering and Technology in Lima, Peru. This building was awarded the 2016 RIBA International prize. The building is an a weird/awkward space right next to the curve of a major highway (pictured) and also in the neighborhood of various sized apartment buildings. They responded to the challange of the surrounding area by designing the north side of the building as a man made cliff, inspired by Machu Picchu. This helped stop the highway noise from reaching the classrooms. The open layout of the interior of the building allows cool air to flow in from the nearby pacific ocean, reducing the need for air conditioning.