Situated along Southbank Promenade, beside the Yarra River, this red stair is intended to work as a beacon, an easy to find meeting place. It is a stage for buskers and small meetings or demonstrations, and for sitting in the sun. Red plywood is backlit with LED lights, providing a glow in the dark effect. The high back wall cuts the wind and hides the roadway leading to the tunnel underneath. The design work was done in conjunction with the client, the City of Melbourne, led by Professor Rob Adams.