The original design for this project consisted of a stepped buildings, affording even residents of the back of the building a view of the river the site was located on. A nautical theme permeated the design, with the fourth floor tucked carefully into the roof, to project the image of a typical three storey building typical in the area. An ill advised Ontario Municipal Board ruling resulted in a complete re-design, removing all of the best features of the building and nautical features, including the sloped roof incorporating dormers, balconies, turrets and other interesting features of the original design.