Swire's original plans for the continued enhancement of TaiKoo Place envisaged greater green open space and two, more community-friendly and modern office buildings.

These plans were subsequently approved by Government in 1997 and 1999. In the meantime, the construction of nearby prime office buildings included: Oxford House (1999), Cambridge House (2003), and One Island East (2008). However, after reviewing both its approved plans and more recent developments in the area, Swire decided to further improve on its vision for TaiKoo Place and to submit a revised plan that addressed residential, corporate and environmental concerns with viable and attractive 21st century solutions.