Marine Gate, Art Deco apartment building in Brighton and Hove, England
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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