The Government Buildings in Douglas is generally triangular building in plan. It is of masonry construction, cement rendered, four storeyed and flat roofed. The 'apex' of the triangle formed by the intersection of Prospect Hill and Finch Road is designed as a semi-circular 'wing' to an otherwise rectangular articulated facade. The ground floor dominates the elevations and includes a full colonnade around the semi-circular apex. A varied neo-classical detailing is used in complimenting the doric columns and frieze of the collonade except at the attic windows of the fourth floor above the upper cornice. The general character of the building is somewhat 'overworked' tending to the impression that a number of complimentary buildings have been compressed into a single grouping because the site is very limited. No interior inspection has been carried out. The building appears in good repair. The Government Buildings obviously have 'civic' significance and are prominently located. Their character is in keeping with the unfolding vista which develops as one ascends Prospect Hill.