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This is one of the medium sized structures proposed for the seafront at Le Touquet in the developed planning stages.
These structures, along with larger and smaller types (see the masterplan) will plug into the piers that extend out from the city. These structures will serve two primary functions semi private and public. Some will house artist studios/exhibition spaces, whilst others accommodate a range of more functional purposes such as changing facilities, kiosks, cafes, showers and shops. They will be positioned as necessary along the piers and because of their prefabricated, flexible construction could be easily adapted or relocated in order to serve a new function or user group.
The example illustrated is configured as a cafe over two levels. A central service core/lantern supports a cantilevered mezzanine first and sits within a 6x6m tube, which provides views over Le Touquet to the east and the English Channel to the west through glazed openings at each end. These can be closed using the integrated sliding shutters.
The construction of the main body is a lightweight timber type whilst the
supports are of plastic coated steel. The accommodation boxes ‘clip’ onto the vertical support framework through a series of specially designed devices located underneath the structure.