Big chunks of Mid City House crashed to the ground with an alarming rumble as shoppers walked past.<br />Scaffolding around the site swayed violently as the demolition digger driver pinched and tore at reinforced concrete and wood panels.<br />The building is being razed on a tight plot while attempting to minimally disrupt city life - even if it sometimes comes close.<br />Owners Union Street Ltd were controversially granted permission to flatten the 1970s block last year. But they have yet to put forward a plan to replace it. Meanwhile residents and visitors have new views to get used to.
