The seaside concept of banners and sails is further celebrated with a large striking tensile structure at the piazza and a smaller tensile structure at the street entrance . The large structure creates a landmark presence and assists in providing a protected environment in the piazza . Restaurants , coffee shops and take-aways spill out onto the piazza creating a lively atmosphere .
Finishes The chosen palette of finishes takes cognisance of the harsh coastal environment and endeavours to minimise maintenance and operating costs .
The shallow-pitch seamless , secret-fixed roof sheeting is coated in lime white Chromadek which assists in reflecting solar heat . The exposed steel structure is highlighted in high quality paint , in a sea green colour and the contrasting textured bagged brickwork is finished in an Earthcote cementitious paint . External walkways and the piazza are paved in a brickwork and cobblestone combination .
With the exception of the 2000m 2 Spar , all retail areas have been designed so that airconditioning is not necessary , thus significantly reducing operating costs and achieving an eco-
SITE AND GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT
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