[Misc] Hastings pier wins major RIBA architecture prize.

[Goldstone1976]

They won an award for tarting up an old building and making a large shed out of burnt timber Stunning!

Yep. And Westminster Abbey is just an old building covering a few graves...

 

[AmexRuislip]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/art...ier-wins-riba-stirling-prize-for-architecture

Seen it; liked it.

It's a big positive for the town, especially as it's had it's downer over the years, regeneration alike.
There's plans for a new marina in the pipeline, which IMO will be good for the town.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

They won an award for tarting up an old building and making a large shed out of burnt timber Stunning!

I don't think anyone from Brighton & Hove can sneer at it. At least their pier was rebuilt, rather than being left to rot.

 

[seagully]

I've visited it several times while staying with my parents and I love it. Nice little cafe/restaurant that does an excellent fish and chips with some decent ales on tap. The museum/gift shop building is nice too and a good way to spend 5-10 minutes learning about the history of the pier/seafront. In general Hastings is definitely on the up compared to the grubby shithole it was in my youth.

 

[tinycowboy]

It's a great piece of architecture, lovely feel to it. The prize is well deserved.

 

[Bold Seagull]

I'll meet you halfway,its a series of planks from which you can see Hastings

1 more plank when you visit.

 

[Monkey Man]

I've visited it several times while staying with my parents and I love it. Nice little cafe/restaurant that does an excellent fish and chips with some decent ales on tap. The museum/gift shop building is nice too and a good way to spend 5-10 minutes learning about the history of the pier/seafront. In general Hastings is definitely on the up compared to the grubby shithole it was in my youth.

I used to really hate Hastings but now find it a very pleasant place to visit. I tend to be in the Old Town/Rock-a-Nore area more than where the pier is but should take a look soon.

There's been a lot of down-from-London money coming into the place, I think, which in this case has helped. But also I sense that the locals have made a big effort to improve the fortunes of the town – a bit of civic pride can go a long way.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Yep. And Westminster Abbey is just an old building covering a few graves...

Made from rocks from France, Kent, Cambridgeshire and Dorset that had been previously used as a SEA FLOOR!

 

[Gazwag]

Been! Its a plank!

I agree far better to leave it as a rusting eyesore like this one

 

[Carrot Cruncher]

I don't think anyone from Brighton & Hove can sneer at it. At least their pier was rebuilt, rather than being left to rot.

Quite. At least they were determined enough to get it done. I think when they host events on the big open bit, it will look superb.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

I think it can be both very artistic (and it is) but also a bit empty and 'crap'.

Glad something is there rather than nothing and agree Hastings has been on the up for a while now. Down from London money is quite a big deal but before that we had lots of Down from London with no money too.

 

[Withdean Chappy]

I don't get it either. Just a basic pier with some strange building on it.

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Hastings really showed us the way to restore a pier but apart from a collection of beach huts it would seem only to appeal to roller skaters and fishermen

 

[Withdean Chappy]

I agree far better to leave it as a rusting eyesore like this one

As our rusting heap is going to take years before it it disappears under the waves why not use it as a base for a huge firework display then blow it up,this could be coupled to a local charity for instance The Martlets

 

[Hastings gull]

I used to really hate Hastings but now find it a very pleasant place to visit. I tend to be in the Old Town/Rock-a-Nore area more than where the pier is but should take a look soon.

There's been a lot of down-from-London money coming into the place, I think, which in this case has helped. But also I sense that the locals have made a big effort to improve the fortunes of the town – a bit of civic pride can go a long way.

Absolutely. I have been here 13 years now and the town has really improved visually. It still has its problems -what town of 90,000 doesn't ?- but also much to commend it. If you have not been, I recommend the Old Town/Rock a Nore area with a trip up on the lifts - quite stunning.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Absolutely. I have been here 13 years now and the town has really improved visually. It still has its problems -what town of 90,000 doesn't ?- but also much to commend it. If you have not been, I recommend the Old Town/Rock a Nore area with a trip up on the lifts - quite stunning.

Do you remember the old clock tower, I have varied memories of it, until some cretins decided to set fire to it!

 

[Wardy's twin]

Sorry but its just an oversized deck with a shed on it....