RDC won the commission to build halls of residence for Nanyang Technological University following an open competition. The brief called for four halls of residence of identical size, each with its own distinctive character. RDC decided that the combination of unity and individuality would be best expressed if the accommodation buildings were treated identically and the communal blocks individually. The site is on the slope of a hill along Nanyang Drive, one of the most prominent sites in the whole campus. The halls accommodates 2,400 residents. Great attention was paid to ensuring that the pedestrian network is clearly defined with an explicit hierarchy of space.p>