This building, formerly known as the Whitcoulls building, has been upgraded seismically while retaining the heritage façade. The strengthening involved removing timber floors and constructing concrete floor diaphragms and strengthening walls. A large void was created on the first floor to take escalators opening off the street. This is a successful retail premises which does not overly push its heritage status; the technical strengthening adds to, rather than overwhelms, the commercial operation.