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Is that the rusty one?Count Steer wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:16 pm Have had a late breakfast, sat looking at the sea in LA in a building designed by Thomas Heatherwick*. Lovely day.
Then on to the marina looking at squillions of $ worth of boats that probably never go very far.
*Little'ampton, East Beach Café. (+ Chichester marina).
Yup. It's supposed to look like something that's been on a beach for a long time. I suspect it's also rusting where it shouldn't. There are a few cracks appearing in the cave-like rendering inside. Classic architect design - looks interesting, doesn't quite work properly. I'd post an image but struggling to find one that will hot link.slowsider wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 4:33 pmIs that the rusty one?Count Steer wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:16 pm Have had a late breakfast, sat looking at the sea in LA in a building designed by Thomas Heatherwick*. Lovely day.
Then on to the marina looking at squillions of $ worth of boats that probably never go very far.
*Little'ampton, East Beach Café. (+ Chichester marina).
Another one of his, just a few miles from here. Less rust.slowsider wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 4:33 pmIs that the rusty one?Count Steer wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:16 pm Have had a late breakfast, sat looking at the sea in LA in a building designed by Thomas Heatherwick*. Lovely day.
Then on to the marina looking at squillions of $ worth of boats that probably never go very far.
*Little'ampton, East Beach Café. (+ Chichester marina).
Can't see the image but know the building - gin palace.Horse wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 4:49 pmAnother one of his, just a few miles from here. Less rust.slowsider wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 4:33 pmIs that the rusty one?Count Steer wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:16 pm Have had a late breakfast, sat looking at the sea in LA in a building designed by Thomas Heatherwick*. Lovely day.
Then on to the marina looking at squillions of $ worth of boats that probably never go very far.
*Little'ampton, East Beach Café. (+ Chichester marina).
I think they do 1 day gin experience courses. 
Love his work. Shame they cancelled his garden bridge.Horse wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 4:49 pmAnother one of his, just a few miles from here. Less rust.slowsider wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 4:33 pmIs that the rusty one?Count Steer wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:16 pm Have had a late breakfast, sat looking at the sea in LA in a building designed by Thomas Heatherwick*. Lovely day.
Then on to the marina looking at squillions of $ worth of boats that probably never go very far.
*Little'ampton, East Beach Café. (+ Chichester marina).
I only googled the place (can't see the photo in the post) cos I spent all my summers as a kid in Littlehampton - but on the west side of the river (my dad was a founding member of the Arun Yacht Club, so we were there every summer and some other non summer holidays!! LOL)Count Steer wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 4:47 pmYup. It's supposed to look like something that's been on a beach for a long time. I suspect it's also rusting where it shouldn't. There are a few cracks appearing in the cave-like rendering inside. Classic architect design - looks interesting, doesn't quite work properly. I'd post an image but struggling to find one that will hot link.slowsider wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 4:33 pmIs that the rusty one?Count Steer wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:16 pm Have had a late breakfast, sat looking at the sea in LA in a building designed by Thomas Heatherwick*. Lovely day.
Then on to the marina looking at squillions of $ worth of boats that probably never go very far.
*Little'ampton, East Beach Café. (+ Chichester marina).
Think they've struggled with the pandemic. The place isn't as 'cheffy' as it was and they've cut their opening times etc.
Nah. It kind of fits in when you're there. I quite like it and it's a nice space inside.Noggin wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 10:24 amI only googled the place (can't see the photo in the post) cos I spent all my summers as a kid in Littlehampton - but on the west side of the river (my dad was a founding member of the Arun Yacht Club, so we were there every summer and some other non summer holidays!! LOL)Count Steer wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 4:47 pmYup. It's supposed to look like something that's been on a beach for a long time. I suspect it's also rusting where it shouldn't. There are a few cracks appearing in the cave-like rendering inside. Classic architect design - looks interesting, doesn't quite work properly. I'd post an image but struggling to find one that will hot link.
Think they've struggled with the pandemic. The place isn't as 'cheffy' as it was and they've cut their opening times etc.
But damn - that is one fugly building!!! I haven't looked for the architects other stuff because that has proper put me off!!
A27, the vilest A road in the land.TBF, I haven't been back there in over 25 years. I did do a quick stop at the sailing club about 10 years ago, but didn't go to the town. I always quite liked it though, despite it's tattiness!!Count Steer wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 10:38 amNah. It kind of fits in when you're there. I quite like it and it's a nice space inside.Noggin wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 10:24 amI only googled the place (can't see the photo in the post) cos I spent all my summers as a kid in Littlehampton - but on the west side of the river (my dad was a founding member of the Arun Yacht Club, so we were there every summer and some other non summer holidays!! LOL)Count Steer wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 4:47 pm
Yup. It's supposed to look like something that's been on a beach for a long time. I suspect it's also rusting where it shouldn't. There are a few cracks appearing in the cave-like rendering inside. Classic architect design - looks interesting, doesn't quite work properly. I'd post an image but struggling to find one that will hot link.
Think they've struggled with the pandemic. The place isn't as 'cheffy' as it was and they've cut their opening times etc.
But damn - that is one fugly building!!! I haven't looked for the architects other stuff because that has proper put me off!!
I like LA. It's a bit tatty in places but is/was picking up. It has the typical problems of English seaside resorts - massive houses that were once small hotel/B&B type places that only make sense as flats/apartments now. Some of them looked like real pits but they're gradually coming up. Lots of work for trades like plasterers etc.
The shopping area is a bit vape shops/tattoo parlours/'Spoons but could be nice and they seem to be doing a bit of up-tarting and improving things for pedestrians etc.
Main thing I have against it is it's trapped by the
As a child of South-east Hampshire (nearly Sussex!) and now an Oxfordshire commuter I reckon I'd have to give the title to the A34Count Steer wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 10:38 am Main thing I have against it is it's trapped by the
It's a while since I used the A34 and it's probably changed a bit since I worked at a place next to it. Does it have really badly marked/arranged roundabouts that seem to be every mile like the A27 on the Chichester stretch?Mr. Dazzle wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:20 pmAs a child of South-east Hampshire (nearly Sussex!) and now an Oxfordshire commuter I reckon I'd have to give the title to the A34Count Steer wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 10:38 am Main thing I have against it is it's trapped by the
And Fred's for fish n chipsCount Steer wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 10:38 amNah. It kind of fits in when you're there. I quite like it and it's a nice space inside.Noggin wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 10:24 amI only googled the place (can't see the photo in the post) cos I spent all my summers as a kid in Littlehampton - but on the west side of the river (my dad was a founding member of the Arun Yacht Club, so we were there every summer and some other non summer holidays!! LOL)Count Steer wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 4:47 pm
Yup. It's supposed to look like something that's been on a beach for a long time. I suspect it's also rusting where it shouldn't. There are a few cracks appearing in the cave-like rendering inside. Classic architect design - looks interesting, doesn't quite work properly. I'd post an image but struggling to find one that will hot link.
Think they've struggled with the pandemic. The place isn't as 'cheffy' as it was and they've cut their opening times etc.
But damn - that is one fugly building!!! I haven't looked for the architects other stuff because that has proper put me off!!
I like LA. It's a bit tatty in places but is/was picking up. It has the typical problems of English seaside resorts - massive houses that were once small hotel/B&B type places that only make sense as flats/apartments now. Some of them looked like real pits but they're gradually coming up. Lots of work for trades like plasterers etc.
The shopping area is a bit vape shops/tattoo parlours/'Spoons but could be nice and they seem to be doing a bit of up-tarting and improving things for pedestrians etc.
A34's claims to fame (on the Berks/Oxon stretch) are ridiculously short slip roads. Beware the 'Ilsleys' junction northbound in particular. Usually a crash every few days.Count Steer wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:26 pmIt's a while since I used the A34 and it's probably changed a bit since I worked at a place next to it. Does it have really badly marked/arranged roundabouts that seem to be every mile like the A27 on the Chichester stretch?Mr. Dazzle wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:20 pmAs a child of South-east Hampshire (nearly Sussex!) and now an Oxfordshire commuter I reckon I'd have to give the title to the A34Count Steer wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 10:38 am Main thing I have against it is it's trapped by the
A27 for the win, the Eastbourne to Lewes stretch is a roadworks hell at the moment, the best bit is that it's for a cycle lane that the cars won't ever use and I suspect me and about 4 other cyclists will use on a regular commuting basis. It has to be at least £10 million for about 5 cyclists.........Mr. Dazzle wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:20 pmAs a child of South-east Hampshire (nearly Sussex!) and now an Oxfordshire commuter I reckon I'd have to give the title to the A34Count Steer wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 10:38 am Main thing I have against it is it's trapped by the
They're farting about with the Chichester area of the A27 as well at the moment.MingtheMerciless wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:45 pmA27 for the win, the Eastbourne to Lewes stretch is a roadworks hell at the moment, the best bit is that it's for a cycle lane that the cars won't ever use and I suspect me and about 4 other cyclists will use on a regular commuting basis. It has to be at least £10 million for about 5 cyclists.........Mr. Dazzle wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:20 pmAs a child of South-east Hampshire (nearly Sussex!) and now an Oxfordshire commuter I reckon I'd have to give the title to the A34Count Steer wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 10:38 am Main thing I have against it is it's trapped by the