IT is the kind of eye-catching building that could become the symbol of Southampton around the world.

The stunning vision of Ocean Pier would seem to be exactly the sort of iconic project that city chiefs are looking for to give the city a Wow factor.

Towering seven storeys above a radically-redesigned Mayflower Park and dwarfing ships in Southampton Water, the idea is the brainchild of a top team of city based architects.

It recalls Southampton's proud seafaring heritage and would open up new parts of the city's historic waterfront to residents and visitors.

Full story on pages 2&3 of tonight's Daily Echo