It was a more upmarket competitor of Sim Lim Square, the latter of which catered more to those seeking more budget purchases.

[2] In the early 90s, the mall began to attract a critical mass of electronic and IT retailers over the years.

Its main and long-time anchor tenant is Challenger Superstore, a major homegrown IT store established in 1984.

Due to the popularity of online shopping, business at the mall had been declining over the past few years, forcing tenants to close down.

The new commercial building would have a 24-hour drive-thru,[5] underground walkway to City Hall MRT station, The Adelphi Lifestyle Mall and Capitol Theatre.