Brief
Located near Cafeteria Old Beach in Tuen Mun, the project consists of a training institute for 286 trainees with residential and fitness facilities and an immigration centre for 400 detainees with supporting facilities. Buildings are sited and designed to minimize impact to neighborhood and natural setting.

Features
Segregation of circulation and functions for training institute and immigration center of contrast characters and security is needed. Drill yard is elevated to optimize site utilization and better linked with other school functions.

Sun-shading devices and low-E glazing are extensively used to cut down cooling load. Metal screens in the front of detention block are employed to reduce visual impact while solid cubic protrusions are provided in the back to achieve open vs. close contrast.

The buildings incorporate sustainable elements such as photo-voltaic panels, sun-shading devices, building recess, double height interior and utilize external and sky garden landscaping to integrate with the surrounding natural environment.