Commercial and residential architecture firm Mike Edwards Architecture was commissioned by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority to develop urban design built form concept images in collaboration with JCY Architects during the early stages of this major city project.

Even though only loose preliminary urban design ideas informed these initial sketches, there was an intent to vision a multi-use, civic, generous, green, spacious and permeable place with commercial activity relegated mainly to the perimeters. Strengthening the William Street pedestrian link, visually and physically, between Perth City and Northbridge was a key element to the design intent of the images.