The Village Centre on Springfield heralds a turning point for the community, whilst keeping with the Potts Point tradition of style and vision. The centre takes the best of modern design, pays tribute to technological advances and embraces creativity and environmental responsibility. The building itself is a breakthrough building, designed by award-winning Frank Stanisic - an eco-savvy architect whom The Sydney Morning Herald declared one of Australia’s most influential architects. Echoing the region’s transition, the upper five levels of the development cater to the rising demand of contemporary small business owners to operate offices in a dynamic urban environment. The Supermarket Level on Springfield Avenue will be occupied by iconic grocer Harris Farm whilst the Ground Level which fronts onto Llankelly Place is a haven of light, smooth design, comfort, modern amenities, a controlled environment, and a rewarding home for 17 retailers that will support the vision for gourmet excellence. Customers move easily between the levels via a travelator, ensuring a flow of traffic between retailers and the convenient street access points. This ‘smart building’ is built along ecological principles that give it a 4.5 star energy rating. A glazed breezeway that acts as a pathway for light, air and people runs the length of building, and a full-height gallery is sheltered by fixed glass louvers and aluminium screens. Vast amounts of natural light will lend a marketplace feel to the protected environment, whilst the external finishes of graphite grey metallic paint and blood red clay-fired tiles dress the simple forms and planes with warmth and style.