Comments on: Atomikarchitecture wins 21st Century Pier competition http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/10/atomikarchitecture-wins-21st-century-pier-competition/ architecture and design magazine Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:11:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Diesel Balaam http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/10/atomikarchitecture-wins-21st-century-pier-competition/#comment-166946 Diesel Balaam Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:47:57 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/10/atomikarchitecture-wins-21st-century-pier-competition/#comment-166946 I agree with Dave - build it in Morecambe which has already turned a corner with the Urban Splash rescue and refurb of the wonderful art deco Midland Hotel (which I stayed in last weekend). Morecambe needs new attractions - having lost two piers, this design for a 21st century pier would be another huge attraction. They should also rescue and re-open the wonderful Victorian theatre on the seafront, so visitors can see major concerts and other events. Let's hope this vision is matched by investment and Morecambe re-asserts its "pull" as a major seaside destination. I agree with Dave - build it in Morecambe which has already turned a corner with the Urban Splash rescue and refurb of the wonderful art deco Midland Hotel (which I stayed in last weekend). Morecambe needs new attractions - having lost two piers, this design for a 21st century pier would be another huge attraction. They should also rescue and re-open the wonderful Victorian theatre on the seafront, so visitors can see major concerts and other events. Let’s hope this vision is matched by investment and Morecambe re-asserts its “pull” as a major seaside destination.

]]> By: Dave Tymon http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/10/atomikarchitecture-wins-21st-century-pier-competition/#comment-69993 Dave Tymon Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:13:31 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/10/atomikarchitecture-wins-21st-century-pier-competition/#comment-69993 I was wondering when somebody else would think about building piers again. I live near Morecambe which lost both its piers due to a combination of fire & storm and have always argued they should be rebuilt, especially with current advancements in engineering. There's many a new, gorgeous bridge cropping up here and there, why not a pier? I vote Morecambe flagship this design. I love to see one built, and I'd love to see the many empty guest houses, hotels and other holiday accommodations full of visiters wanting to marvel at this new, fresh approach to traditional seaside architecture. Dave :) I was wondering when somebody else would think about building piers again. I live near Morecambe which lost both its piers due to a combination of fire & storm and have always argued they should be rebuilt, especially with current advancements in engineering. There’s many a new, gorgeous bridge cropping up here and there, why not a pier?

I vote Morecambe flagship this design. I love to see one built, and I’d love to see the many empty guest houses, hotels and other holiday accommodations full of visiters wanting to marvel at this new, fresh approach to traditional seaside architecture.

Dave :)

]]> By: Duncan Bainbridge http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/10/atomikarchitecture-wins-21st-century-pier-competition/#comment-45608 Duncan Bainbridge Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:02:42 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/10/atomikarchitecture-wins-21st-century-pier-competition/#comment-45608 Well done to the architects for addressing the issues of maintaining and sustaining the historic issue of the great British Pier. A superb piece of informed design, I hope that there is a well informed developer who will get it built. But where is Generic on Sea, cant find it on any maps! Well done to the architects for addressing the issues of maintaining and sustaining the historic issue of the great British Pier.

A superb piece of informed design, I hope that there is a well informed developer who will get it built.

But where is Generic on Sea, cant find it on any maps!

]]> By: Richard http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/10/atomikarchitecture-wins-21st-century-pier-competition/#comment-42349 Richard Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:57:20 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/10/atomikarchitecture-wins-21st-century-pier-competition/#comment-42349 Shouldn't seaside buildings be about fun? I don't know if its just the visuals that don't tell the story, but where are the ideas about how it might be used? They seem to be hiding behind sustainable credentials to avoid commitment to how it might be used. The eco-friendliness is commendable but anyone can reel off these buzz words, what can a seaside visitor do once they get there???????? Shouldn’t seaside buildings be about fun? I don’t know if its just the visuals that don’t tell the story, but where are the ideas about how it might be used?

They seem to be hiding behind sustainable credentials to avoid commitment to how it might be used. The eco-friendliness is commendable but anyone can reel off these buzz words, what can a seaside visitor do once they get there????????

]]> By: roadkill http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/10/atomikarchitecture-wins-21st-century-pier-competition/#comment-41783 roadkill Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:19:56 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/10/atomikarchitecture-wins-21st-century-pier-competition/#comment-41783 maybe they could have a version where they could stuff all the chavs in it and push it to the high sea.... maybe they could have a version where they could stuff all the chavs in it and push it to the high sea….

]]> By: Ryan http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/10/atomikarchitecture-wins-21st-century-pier-competition/#comment-41377 Ryan Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:42:03 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/10/atomikarchitecture-wins-21st-century-pier-competition/#comment-41377 I agree with Daniel. It is however a stunning design. I agree with Daniel. It is however a stunning design.

]]> By: Daniel Brown http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/10/atomikarchitecture-wins-21st-century-pier-competition/#comment-41086 Daniel Brown Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:46:16 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/10/atomikarchitecture-wins-21st-century-pier-competition/#comment-41086 Shame they can't redesign the chavs that'll loiter around it ;-) Shame they can’t redesign the chavs that’ll loiter around it ;-)

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