Hastings Pier
- urbanNext, August 14, 2017.
- 451 words.
dRMM, Energy and sustainability, Middle Density, Project, Territory and mobility, Urban Paradigms
Active Public Spaces, Agency of Urban Organization, Cross Laminated Timber, Energetic Approach, Hastings, Heritage, Pier, Project, Public Space, Refurbishment, Regenerated industrial facility, Regeneration, Restoration, Space-time relationship, Territorial Approach, Timber, UK, Urban Paradigms, Urban regeneration, Wood, Wood construction
The 2010 destruction of Hastings Pier by fire was an opportunity to redefine what a pier could be in the 21st century, moving away from the accumulation of commercial booths of poor quality construction. The fire cleared the way for a new approach to creating a generous amenity space for Hastings & St. Leonards residents and visitors from the UK and overseas. After consultation with locals and stakeholders the conclusion was that the Pier would have to support many different scenarios.