Historic building, hall. Hall built in 1974 by Michael Blee & Partners. A modern interpretation of the architecture of traditional agricultural buildings in the village.
Rottingdean CA.
LLHA0248.
Built in 1974 by Michael Blee & Partners. Flint, weatherboarded and tile hung. Built in the former garden of The Grange, and seen in association with Nicholson's studio (grade II listed).
Arranged around a courtyard, the hall provides a modern interpretation of the architecture of traditional agricultural buildings in the village.
Source: A guide to the Buildings of Brighton ND.
iv. A good example of work by a local architect which responds well to the local historic context.
i. Set on Whiteway Lane, a historic track leading from Rottingdean to Saltdean. The building contributes to the Rottingdean conservation area but is not characteristic of it due particularly to its style and date of construction.
iv. The building is arranged around 3 sides of a yard. Nicholson’s Lutyens-designed studio (grade II listed) makes up the fourth side.
The weatherboarding reflects this building in particular, whilst the architecture also reflects that of The Grange (also listed) to the west.
i. The land to build the building was donated by the church, whilst funds to construct the building itself were raised by the local community. The building still provides a community function in the village.
i. A good example of a late 20th-century building which responds to its context whilst maintaining a modern approach.
2015.
