The High Commission Buiding for the Republic of Singapore in Canberra, Australia houses both consular offices and ceremonial spaces that serve as the public face for Singapore in Australia. The image of the building is thoroughly modern, though its architectural elements, large sliding louvers and lattice sunshades, evoke the country's historical traditions . The 1,000 square meter building received a Design Award from the RAIA in 1985, and was completed while Mr. Rees was designer and project architect for Daryl Jackson Pty. Ltd Architects in Melbourne, Australia