Marine Gate

Marine Gate is an eight-story residential building shaped like a U, positioned on Brighton's cliffs with white brick walls and distinctive round bathroom windows. The steel frame construction allows for spacious interiors with views toward the English Channel.

Built between 1937 and 1939, the structure arrived as a modern residential project at the clifftop. It became one of Brighton's most heavily targeted buildings during World War II, suffering significant damage from aerial attacks.

The building marks a clear shift away from Brighton's traditional Regency style, introducing modernist design to the seafront in a way that still feels distinctive today. Its clean lines and geometric forms reflect a different vision of how seaside architecture could look.

The building sits on elevated terrain with direct sea views and is easily reached from the coastal paths. Being positioned on the cliffs provides good orientation, though walking access involves some steps or sloped pathways.

The entrance portals feature distinctive colors of red, yellow, and blue that stand out sharply against the otherwise white facade. These bright accents give the structure an unexpected liveliness that contrasts with its industrial steel framework.

Location: Brighton and Hove

Inception: 1939

Architectural style: Art Deco, International Style, modern architecture

Floors above the ground: 8

GPS coordinates: 50.81530,-0.10370

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:47