The scheme needed to reflect the clients ambition to establish a sense of place with this development at its epi-centre. To become a beacon of regeneration for the area. At its core the scheme’s concept is a simple relationship of two boxes, one grounded, the other floating. This design rationale acts as a unifying force to innovate. A carefully considered palette of materials developed through in-depth research of the history and locality enables the bold design to sit comfortably within its urban context.