The building is located in the heart of Colombo, in an area the Urban Development Authority plans to convert into a pedestrian-only promenade to facilitate the 40,000 sq ft (3,700 m²) high-street retail component being constructed at street level.
The building's podium will consist of a retail podium for 2 levels of high street shopping and public plaza in front.
The public plaza will be created by diverting traffic via a new access road or ring road; that would be waterfront plaza for the city.
This fully-pedestrianised plaza will allow the annual Navam Perehera to pass through and will be fronted by both high street shopping as well as public kiosks etc.

Due to its location, the building will enjoy 270 degree unobstructed views of Beira Lake and the Indian Ocean and panoramic views to hills beyond.
The building is located in the heart of Colombo, in an area the Urban Development Authority plans to convert into a pedestrian-only promenade to facilitate the 40,000 sq ft (3,700 m²) high-street retail component being constructed at street level. The building's podium will consist of a retail podium for 2 levels of high street shopping and public plaza in front. The public plaza will be created by diverting traffic via a new access road or ring road; that would be waterfront plaza for the city. This fully-pedestrianised plaza will allow the annual Navam Perehera to pass through and will be fronted by both high street shopping as well as public kiosks etc. 
Due to its location, the building will enjoy 270 degree unobstructed views of Beira Lake and the Indian Ocean and panoramic views to hills beyond.
Altair (building)