Sponsored by the World Bank, this project was won through an invited design competition of over 30 firms from USA, Britain, Japan & Canada. This project is unique as it translates northern laboratory building science and expertise to a tropical climate. This is the Central Administrative Headquarters and the main laboratory facility to be used for health and environmental testing in Kuala Lumpur. The concept is to be sufficiently flexible to allow for anticipated changes in technology, processes, or imperatives, without impeding, restricting or reducing efficiency of the laboratories.