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Introducing Embassy Court
Embassy Court is an 11 storey block of flats situated on the Brighton seafront on the corner of Western Street and the Kings Road. It was designed by the architect Wells Coates and completed in 1935. It is amongst of the most outstanding examples of pre-war Modernism in the UK, it has a grade II* listed status and remains a major Brighton landmark. This beautiful, elegantly proportioned block contains 72 flats, with awe-inspiring sea views, is considered one of the coolest places to live in Britain....Brighton Fringe Tours of E...
The tour dates for this years festival are: 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th May and 4th and 5th June All tours will start at 11am. Includes tour of the 11th floor sun-terrace, and an interior of a flat. Tickets cannot be purchased on the door but can be purchased from www.brightonfringe.org Tickets go on general sale from 3rd March but are available to friends of Brighton Fringe...Wells Coates by Elizabeth ...
“Wells Coates” is a fascinating new book on the architect of Embassy Court. Painstakingly researched, wonderfully illustrated and immensely readable, this book takes us from Coates’ youth in Japan, to his last great building at the Festival of Britain, and beyond. It is both a portrait of the man and a broad ranging reappraisal of his work. For many of us who live at Embassy Court, Wells Coates is our...Introducing Embassy Court
Wells Coates and Modernism
Sky Lounge
Our time travelling cocktail bar, Sky Lounge, re-materialised in May and using the mysteries of the space-time continuum, took the roof terrace back to 1936. After two very enjoyable afternoons reality was restored. But not before resident photographer Tony Wells took some excellent portraits of our customers and volunteers. ...Isokon Gallery
In celebration of its 80th year, Embassy Court’s sister building, The Isokon in Hampstead has opened a gallery to the public for a remarkable exhibition. This exhibition tells a fascinating story, of the building itself, the world-famous figures that made it their home in the 1930s, and the company, Isokon, that shared its name and became a by-word for visionary design. This a “must see” exhibition for...
Driving Past
