CQ: The new Clarke Quay

The new Alsop-designed umbrella-funnel structures are up. They look interesting and their articulation rather quite nice. The roof is also translucent, which makes it a lot less imposing. Below the roof are qiant air vents that could drastically bring down the temperature on a hot sunny day like this. Together with the giant lilypads, new paintjobs for the buildings, and not to mention Crazy House and Ministry of Sound's tenancies, there may hopefully be a turnaround in the fortunes of this area.