To counter the sense of confinement, both in physical space and in psychological effect, we designed an expansive, round building with glass exterior to let in natural light. The combination of the circular design, high ceiling and the near-lack of existence of any visible barriers inspired a feeling of openness. A person walking into the bank would not feel like they walked into a building, but were part of the bigger environment that contained it. Additionally, the mixture of the round, exalted design with the glass exterior and light, metallic edges also give the building an essence of timelessness. The silver of metal and whiteness of sunlight create a futuristic feel around the place; making it as much an element of the present as it is of the future.