About the project

The Hastings Motor Boat Yacht Club is an existing club that are active from the Rock-a-Nore area of Hastings; this project is a re-design of their current facilities.

Elevation showing the front view of the design, with the cliff backdrop.

The proposal seeks firstly, to provide an essential integration between the unique and majestic natural surroundings of the site and the built environment. In addition to, attracting through a spirit of inclusivity, more people/members to this area and improve community and environmental relationships between sailing and the sea. This project aims to nurture a community hub, designed to be an important local, national and international social space.

Image of an architectural plan, showing the relationship with the surrounding roads along with sea access and views.

A big focus is the significance of boat maintenance, and the important social aspect of this. The building has a workshop space, designed to run classes on general boat maintenance; empowering and bringing together the local community. The space is designated primarily to store boats that can be worked on and encourage social interactions between boat owners.

Drawing showing a section across the design along with the buildings steel skeleton structure. The main structural elements of the building.
An image showing interior shots showing a few interior spaces, to provide a feel for them from a users perspective.