Perched over the water, the ice-cream and fish ’n’ chip follies provide retail outlets along the promenade. They are seen as an extension and continuation of the rich nature of art through Melbourne and within the Docklands precinct.

They are seen as both iconic jewels and playful sculptures, providing interest and refreshment to the promenade experience.

The cladding of the follies has been selected as points of difference to the predominately concrete finishes of the residential towers along the north side of the promenade.  A variety of materials was used in follies; the ice cream folly is finished in zinc sheet and the Fish ’n’ Chip Folly is blue marine grade stainless steel reflective of shimmering water.