Continuous glazing over two levels along the north facade to the east and west of the main entry provides strong visual connection from the interior public spaces of the building to the surrounding streetscape. This connection invites participation in the building and its activities by the wider community as well as the regular users, and in doing so also seeks to raise the level of awareness and understanding in the community. Environmentally sustainable design and energy saving features equivalent to a 4-5 Green Star NZ rating have been achieved for the project.