Museum, De La Warr Pavilion (1935)*

Artist/Designer: Serge Chermayeff, Erich Mendelsohn

Project Location: United Kingdom

Figure 1: Bexhill Pavilion. Digital Images. Available from Design & Technology. ( Source | Accessed : December 23, 2013 )

Figure 2: Bexhill Pavilion. Digital Images. Available from Design & Technology. ( Source | Accessed : December 23, 2013 )

Figure 3: Bexhill Pavilion. Digital Images. Available from Design & Technology. ( Source | Accessed : December 23, 2013 )

Figure 4: Bexhill Pavilion. Digital Images. Available from Design & Technology. ( Source | Accessed : December 23, 2013 )

Style/Period(s):
Restored, Bauhaus, Modern, Art Deco

Primary Material(s):
Concrete, Glass, Metal

Function(s):
Exhibition

Related Website(s):

Design & Technology | Accessed : February 18, 2018

Official Pavilion Website | Accessed : February 18, 2018

Significant Date(s):
20th Century, 1935

Additional Information:
Project Description:
The Pavilion is considered one of the finest modernist buildings in England and was completed in 1935. The architects were Serge Chermayeff and Erich Mendelsohn. The building clearly shows the influence of Bauhaus and unfortunately was allowed to deteriorate very badly. However, a few years ago, it was restored to its former sparkling glory. It is perfectly sited with incredible views of the sea that shimmers through the vast windows as you climb the dramatic stairs.

Publications/Texts in Print:
Chermayeff, Serge and Christopher Alexander. Community and Privacy: Toward a New Architecture of Humanism. New York: Doubleday, 1963.

Cobbers, Arnt. Erich Mendelsohn. New York: Taschen, 2007.

Powers, Alan. Serge Chermayeff: Designer, Architect, Teacher. London: RIBA Publications, 2001.

Building Address:
Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1DP, UK

Significant Dates:
1935- Built
1986- Granted Grade 1 building status to prevent further alterations to the building
2002- Received grant to restore the building and turn it into an arts center
2005- Building was reopened after renovation

Tags:
Erich Mendelsohn, Serge Chermayeff, Bauhaus, modernism, modern architecture, international style, art deco, England, seaside, arts center,

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