Description:
The goal of the restoration was to return the building to its original function. It began with the removal of crudely built dividing walls in the main banking hall and elsewhere. The interior surfaces needed to be returned to their former lustre, while crumbling sculptures and detailing on the building exterior needed rescuing. The original two-storey corner banking hall was reinstated and its galleries opened up for additional space. Stylish new banking counters and modern lighting features combine gracefully with the original detailing.