A striking new inner-city building has embraced the best of urban living by speaking to its neighbours and aiming to be part of the community. Architect Ross Cahill-O'Brien took inspiration from elements in surrounding classical and contemporary buildings and subtly incorporated them into these new offices on Exchange Street. Also in the mix is a 19th century Paris-style zinc roof plus design elements that are reminiscent of Dutch architect Aldo van Eyck's Mother's Home in Amsterdam. Add in some contemporary glass and steel structures and you have a building which could be a discordant jumble.
