The project involved the refurbishment of the extremely badly damaged Grade B1 listed building following a devastating fire in 2018.  

Originally designed and built between 1899 and 1900 by the architect WH Lynn, as a department store and warehouse, owned by  Robertson, Ledlie, Ferguson & Co. It stands on the site of a bank erected in 1785, from which it takes its name. Since 1979, it has been owned by the Dublin-based company Primark, and serves as their flagship store in Northern Ireland. 

The reinstated Bank Buildings provides 88,100sqft retail over five retail levels, complete with a nail and beauty bar, a Disney café and back of house facilities.