It would be hard to imagine any other building on this landmark Wellington waterfront site and the owner opted early to pursue a development option with least impact upon heritage. Clever design has balanced the practical needs of tenants against seismic strengthening while still maintaining key heritage values. Openness has been retained to the curved end bay windows and problems with high sill heights have been resolved to provide views and amenity to occupants without altering the existing fenestration. This is an exemplary case, in challenging times, of retaining a heritage building for commercial use.