We have no idea of the constraints the albion were working to with their design, whether these were financial viability, or from their partners in the deal.
From http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/paul-barber-supporters-qa-part-two-3020138.aspx
Is the hotel going to happen now?
We will see if it is viable to change the design. If we can’t, then I’m afraid the local authority is responsible for stopping us creating a few hundred new jobs. We...