fountain plaza was installed, equipped with computer-controlled fountain jets. On the south side, adjacent to the tram and bus interchange, a new concrete modernist pavilion designed by Tadao Ando was erected along with a curved concrete wall to obscure the tram line. Selected species of trees were planted including London Plane, fastigiated oak, flowering pear and magnolia. Most of the original statues were retained in situ. A new seven-storey office building designed by Allies and Morrison, One Piccadilly Gardens, was erected on the eastern side of the gardens, reducing the size of the gardens by 11%. Its construction helped to fund the gardens redevelopment scheme. The Piccadilly Gardens project was shortlisted in 2003 for the British Construction Industry Awards. Problems subsequently emerged with the redesigned gardens. The grassed areas frequently become damaged and turn to mud after some public use; and must be re-turfed regularly. The design has been criticised for its "cold, modernistic" style. The concrete partition wall has proved unpopular and has been likened to the Berlin Wall; it was partially removed in November 2020 in response to public comment – an action condemned by The Twentieth Century Society. The area is frequently criticised as being a haven for drug users. 2021 design competition In response to ongoing problems with antisocial behaviour and the public response to the 2003 landscaping, Manchester City Council announced a fresh urban design competition to redesign Piccadilly Gardens once again. The council has stated that the aim of the £25 million project will be to create a "world class" public space with a "uniquely Mancunian" identity. It is planned that the winning bid will be announced in spring 2023. Transport Piccadilly Gardens is a major transport hub on the Transport for Greater Manchester Manchester public transport network, providing interchange between bus and Metrolink tram services: Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus station (originally Parker Street bus station) is located on the south side of the gardens, and is served by a large number of bus services serving destinations across Greater Manchester and beyond. Piccadilly Gardens tram stop is situated immediately adjacent to the bus station and is served by frequent Metrolink trams running to Bury, , and Altrincham via . Market Street tram stop is located nearby on Market Street to the north and is served by trams to and from Victoria station. Manchester Piccadilly railway station, located approximately away, is the nearest mainline railway