A metaphorical gateway to better career opportunities for both employers and employees, the Lifelong Learning Institute clusters together a critical mass of continuing education and training (CET) providers. In this dynamic and vibrant environment, workers upgrade and acquire new skills, employers fulfil their manpower needs, and training providers deliver state-of-the-art training.

The site's strategic location at the edge of the Paya Lebar Central master plan marks its significance as the gateway to the proposed new commercial and hospitality developments. The key design consideration was to create an open and welcoming environment that is freely accessible to the public, where activities are physically and visually well-connected, and synergistic interactions between stakeholders is encouraged.