From nearby buildings, or from the freeway, the tank is designed to be an attractive part of the city and a recognizable neighborhood feature.

Stone and brick were selected to complement the feel of the area, which includes a new urban village of downtown apartments and townhouses. Windows are arranged to break down the scale of the facility and contribute
to a pedestrian-sized streetscape.

The tank’s cladding shifts from dark at the bottom to light at the top – symbolic of the layers of warm and cool water inside. Accent bands at the top are reminiscent of waves, referencing the nearby Mississippi River. 16-foot tall custom light fixtures sit atop 50-foot pilasters, creating gentle beacons of light at night-time.