The building’s striking cream masonry elements and green tinted glass create a striking and solid building in the streetscape of this coastal city. The giant butterfly roof oversails the building and is supported at the extended eaves by feature struts. Sunshading provides glare and heat reduction and is conceived as a fine grille of horizontal lines.

The top floor of the building houses the new Council Chambers which is emphasised by the curved glass facade to reflect its special use.