bexhill on sea kiosk and shelters (2009)
competition entry
The shapes are strong and sculptural. They are oriented to avoid the Westerly wind. I sit inside one of the shelters and look across the sea, my view framed beautifully by a curve of concrete. As I wait for sunset to experience the strange glow of the shelter and the scattered light beam within, I chat to 74 year old Arthur who swims here every day.
competition entry
The shapes are strong and sculptural. They are oriented to avoid the Westerly wind. I sit inside one of the shelters and look across the sea, my view framed beautifully by a curve of concrete. As I wait for sunset to experience the strange glow of the shelter and the scattered light beam within, I chat to 74 year old Arthur who swims here every day.
âQuite a few of the old folk didnât want new sheltersâ he says. â But the thing about Bexhill is that it embraces the new. Look at the pavilion. Half of these people wouldnât be here without it. And anyway, you should see the shelters when it gets dark. Itâs special. Itâs magical.â And it is.