His vision was opposed by fellow architect Maxwell Fry, who first suggested that the non-central Tower Hill be used for either European housing or preserved as a nature park.

Another objection held that the creation of new buildings would threaten demolition of the Martello tower in the area.

[4] In another difference from typical Brutalist style, the façade uses locally-sourced stones, giving it a red color.

Its west wing has the chamber of parliament, committee rooms, and the offices of minority leader and whips.

[3] Later stages of construction, phases two and three, were to be the creation of offices for all members of parliament and finishing touches respectively.

These did not commence immediately because of the Sierra Leone severing relations to Israel during the Yom Kippur War.