The $8 million facility features shared classes, integrated resources and studios. It also has labs and studios that replicate real-world professional settings. The facility integrates professional studio workflows and equipment into the curriculum. The Academy covers 38,000 square feet and features natural light throughout. It has expansive views of Downtown Seattle from large west-facing windows, and an amazing view of Mt. Rainier is to the southeast. Cal Anderson Park, to the east has a tranquil charm thanks to its water sculptures, benches and trees-lined greenery.