In our approach to the competition we tried to establish a balance between a design based on tested and formulaic requirements, and one that is innovative and creative. The proposal is modern but not unfamiliar. Being historical in its reference, the design appropriates the surrounding context. Brick decorative detailing from the Victorian terraced houses, red brick patterned ground floor, rendered external walls from the Meadow Street shops and commercial buildings, all contribute to make a modern building familiar.