Canberra residents are being called upon to name one of their city’s newest landmarks.

Plans for developer Empire Global’s new 26-storey twin residential towers have been unveiled and the building will be situated at the corner of Gozzard St and Gundaroo Drive, in Gungahlin.

A function centre with two fine dining restaurants is planned for the 26th floor, while there will also be a separate eight-storey building on the site.

Public submissions close on December 17, 2016, with all suggestions open to a public vote. The most popular names will then be put forward to a panel of judges to pick the final winner, announced on January 31, 2017.

Empire Global managing director Tom Simunic says entries for naming the building will be judged on their cultural and local significance.

“We believe those who love Canberra should get their chance to carve their place in this city’s history forever,” Simunic says.

“We are open to ideas and encourage everyone to get involved and have fun with the naming process.”

Calling on the public for naming suggestions can sometimes backfire – earlier this year, a UK polar research vessel was named after Sir David Attenborough despite a winning public vote for ‘Boaty McBoatface’.

Besides the obvious kudos with naming the Canberra building, the winning entry will also win $25,000.

Architect Nathan Judd, from Nathan Gibson Judd Architects, says the building will incorporate a ‘bridging element’ between the two towers.

“Accessed from an expressed glass lift on Swain Street, this new destination will provide a sky park, gym and sauna, conference facility and two restaurants for use by the public,” he says.

“This space will celebrate the Gungahlin context and provide an element of life and vitality atop the building. We imagine weddings, romantic dinners and industry award events held atop this new beacon element.”