The brief for this project began with a simple statement, 'we want a landmark to complete the picture on the foreshore'.

However, the project - with seven individual stakeholders with unique needs for function, security, technology and capacity; a coastal site subject to high winds, adjacent to the port; an event space capable of hosting the annual Australia Day celebrations amongst a myriad of other large and small events and a youth precinct worthy of attracting both locals and tourists - is very complex.

CHRISTOU's concept has been unanimously supported by all stakeholders without reservation. The project has moved from briefing - with tenders likely to be called at the beginning of February.