Marine Gate
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Marine Gate is a large block of over 55's flats built in 1939 to the design of architects Wimperis, Simpson and Guthrie. It stands to the East of the English seaside resort of Brighton bordering Whitehawk and Roedean, and is situated in the Rottingdean Coastal ward overlooking Brighton Marina and Black Rock. Originally built with 105 flats, a restaurant and offices, internal reconfiguration has increased the number of flats to 132. The International/Modern-style building is situated in a clifftop position at the eastern border of Brighton. Its proximity to a now derelict gasworks resulted in it being damaged by bombs several times during World War II, to the extent that it was Brighton's most bombed building.
Marine Gate from the southwest
Marine Gate (seen here from Whitehawk Hill) is close to a large gasworks, which was a target for wartime bombing.
The u-shaped building stands behind communal gardens.
Marine Gate dominates the eastern approach to Brighton.
Embassy Court
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Embassy Court is an 11-storey block of flats on the seafront in Brighton, part of the English city of Brighton and Hove. It has been listed at Grade II* by English Heritage. Wells Coates' "extremely controversial" piece of Modernist architecture has "divided opinion across the city" since its completion in 1935, and continues to generate strong feelings among residents, architectural historians and conservationists.
Embassy Court seen from the southeast
The curved corner, recessed upper storeys and restored cream render are visible in this 2017 view.
The original appearance of the entrance was restored during the 2004–06 renovation work.
Embassy Court has strong horizontal lines and sweeping diagonal staircases to the rear.