[3] The work of Alsop Architects was chosen to become the 'Fourth Grace', however, it was beset with difficulties, and was cancelled in 2004 due to spiralling costs.

Connecting the two is a double-height glass atrium called Equator House which often hosts RIBA architectural displays and launch events for the Open Eye Gallery next-door.

Two levels of car-parking extend beneath the Latitude and Longitude buildings, which is shared between residents and Merseytravel and Combined Authority staff.

[7] Alistair Sutherland (designer of Preston Crown Court and panel member of LUDCAP) declared it "a positive contribution" to the waterfront, and "a complementary contrast" to its neighbours;[8] others have been more critical.

[8] The Daily Post in particular lamented the loss of several key views of the Pier head World Heritage Site.