This project comprising of a primary and a secondary school located on a site of 15-acres is part of the residential development for the staff of Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex for the Malaysia - Singapore Second Crossing project in Gelang Patah, Johor Darul Takzim.

 The turnkey contractor, Prolink Development Sdn Bhd and the education authority requested PAB to explore new design concepts to “de-institutionalise” schools and make them more user-friendly, in keeping with recent trends in the development of new schools in the country.

 The various functional components are organised around courtyards and verandas which separate different activities but yet aesthetically integrated into a common architectural theme that responds to the climate and functions. The integration of open landscaped spaces with the buildings is a major design consideration in the planning. Also common amenities such as game courts and playing fields are shared and are used as a physical separation between the two schools, a necessity required by the school authority. The building forms and colours also blend in with the CIQ residential community as part the common “Tropical Resort” theme adopted by the client.

 The schools comprise of 30 primary classroom modules and 36 secondary classroom modules were completed in 1998 at a cost of RM 20 million.