The new cruise liner passenger processing facilities spearhead an urban renewal of the Cairns wharf precinct. The existing heritage structure is newly cloaked with an exterior skin of Colorbond steel and insulation, leaving the original fabric largely visible inside. Steel-framed windows installed all around the exterior skin let natural light in, open up views and make the interior heritage fabric visible from the outside.

A significant aspect of the project was the restoration and refurbishment of the existing  wharf, buildings and fittings

2011 AIA Awards Far North Queensland Eddie Oribin Building of the Year

2011 AIA Awards Far North Queensland Regional Commendation

2011 AIA Awards National Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage Architecture

2011 AIA Awards Queensland Don Roderick Award for Heritage Architecture

2011 AIB Professional Excellence in Building Awards Queensland Commercial Construction

2011 CCAA Public Domain Awards Commendation for Public Precincts

2011 Engineers Australia Awards Cairns Local Group - Project of the Year

2011 National Trust Queensland Awards Gold Heritage Award for Heritage Conservation

2011 National Trust Queensland Awards John Herbert Memorial Award for Most Outstanding Project

2011 QMBA Awards Far North Queensland Refurbishment/Renovation over $4M