Vertical Pier & Hub | Redcar | 80ft | 7fl | Completed - Page 2

bobalania · May 9th, 2011, 10:26 PM

Totally agree with you there

exactly what is needed.

Despite this being a big political issue, and very controversial, i think its one of the only developments in Teesside that looks certain to be built. I have no doubt that we will see this rising soon.

Northern_J · May 11th, 2011, 12:46 PM

Well with Labour winning the local elections in Redcar & Cleveland, im 100% positive the Vertical Pier will be built.

I just hope once the seawall/pier/hub phase is over, the buildings on the seafront will get a face lift.

bobalania · May 11th, 2011, 01:11 PM

Yes, although i would like to see elements of what was left from the filming of Atonment still there, but made into more of a feature........

forsakenarchitecture · June 28th, 2011, 06:12 PM

This project is under construction with foundations currently being worked on.

lms · December 23rd, 2011, 06:40 PM

This one is well underway now

Controversial Redcar Vertical Pier starting to take shape
by Sandy McKenzie,
Evening Gazette Dec 23

THE controversial Vertical Pier on Redcar seafront is starting to take shape.

The steelwork skeleton of the £1.8m, 80ft high structure is being assembled on the site of the former Leo’s nightspot.

And Councillor Mark Hannon, Redcar and Cleveland Council’s Cabinet member for economic development says a more positive view is now being taken of the project.

He said: “People can now see something physical taking shape. The Vertical Pier is turning into a reality.

“The sea wall and the public realm improvements on the seafront along with the Vertical Pier and The Hub are part of a major investment to improve Redcar. In the next couple of months a new name will be decided on for the Vertical Pier

Read More http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/te...#ixzz1hNPehaO8

***Newcastle Historian*** · August 15th, 2012, 11:36 AM

Architects' vertical vision shaping up at Redcar seafront
by Iain Laing, The Journal, August 15th 2012

Kate McFarlane with Redcar & Cleveland Cllr Olwyn Peters and Kate Curtis

THE designers behind Redcar's dazzling new seafront have revisited the town to see their vision come to life. The new promenade and landmark “Vertical Pier” are just part of Redcar and Cleveland Council’s £75m-plus regeneration project breathing new life into the seaside town.

Four years ago, landscape architect Kate Curtis who works for Smeeden Foreman, teamed up with partners including Seven Architecture, where architect Lisa McFarlane came up with the design for the iconic focus of the Redcar scheme – the Vertical Pier. Curtis said: “There is still a lot of work to do and finishing touches to put in place, such as the shelters, lighting and the public art but it’s really something to see it coming together.”

A major public consultation was launched to determine what the public and visitors wanted from their new-look seaside. “The key to the design was in the idea of bringing the beach on to the promenade, and taking inspiration from the things that are already there, such as the fishing boats.” Curtis said: “We knew from the technical sections of the brief that it would be impossible to take a pier out beyond the sea wall at anywhere near a realistic cost, so we decided to take it up into the air instead, and that’s how the Vertical Pier was born.”

McFarlane said: “The building is a recognition of Redcar’s steel heritage, and the foils frame a different view on each floor which makes it quite exciting to climb the tower and the view from the top out to sea and back over the town is amazing.”

Read More - http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business...1140-31624202/

AngerOfTheNorth · August 19th, 2013, 05:04 PM

This one is up for the "Carbuncle Cup" Award.

It's a perfect lesson in the difference between what you see on architectural renders and what you actually get:

The Render

Image via ITV at http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/st...andmark-named/

The Reality

Image via the Northern Echo at http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/fea..._a_new_Redcar/
.

lms · August 19th, 2013, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngerOfTheNorth

This one is up for the "Carbuncle Cup" Award.

It's a perfect lesson in the difference between what you see on architectural renders and what you actually get:

The Render

Image via ITV at http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/st...andmark-named/

The Reality

Image via the Northern Echo at http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/fea..._a_new_Redcar/
.

Not suprised really, cheap looking,ill thought out ,and a public who were against building it.

AngerOfTheNorth · August 19th, 2013, 06:56 PM

It's genuinely awful. I feel for the architects, you can see that they intended it to have a frameless glass façade at interesting angles etc... They've ended up having to design something horrific. Quite clear that someone slashed its budget, or never even intended on giving it an adequate one in the first place.

And is it sat on tarmac?!

lms · August 20th, 2013, 01:02 PM

Redcar deserved better than this!!!!!

June 28th, 2011, 06:12 PM	#24
forsakenarchitecture Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 271 Likes (Received): 3	This project is under construction with foundations currently being worked on. __________________ flickr

August 19th, 2013, 05:04 PM	#27
AngerOfTheNorth Architect Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,724 Likes (Received): 131	This one is up for the "Carbuncle Cup" Award. It's a perfect lesson in the difference between what you see on architectural renders and what you actually get: The Render Image via ITV at http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/st...andmark-named/ The Reality Image via the Northern Echo at http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/fea..._a_new_Redcar/ . Last edited by Newcastle Historian; August 19th, 2013 at 05:11 PM.

May 9th, 2011, 10:26 PM	#21
bobalania T-T-TEESSIDERS! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 1,605 Likes (Received): 151	Totally agree with you there exactly what is needed. Despite this being a big political issue, and very controversial, i think its one of the only developments in Teesside that looks certain to be built. I have no doubt that we will see this rising soon.

May 11th, 2011, 12:46 PM	#22
Northern_J Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 23 Likes (Received): 0	Well with Labour winning the local elections in Redcar & Cleveland, im 100% positive the Vertical Pier will be built. I just hope once the seawall/pier/hub phase is over, the buildings on the seafront will get a face lift.

May 11th, 2011, 01:11 PM	#23
bobalania T-T-TEESSIDERS! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 1,605 Likes (Received): 151	Yes, although i would like to see elements of what was left from the filming of Atonment still there, but made into more of a feature........

December 23rd, 2011, 06:40 PM	#25
lms Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 682 Likes (Received): 125	This one is well underway now Controversial Redcar Vertical Pier starting to take shape by Sandy McKenzie, Evening Gazette Dec 23 THE controversial Vertical Pier on Redcar seafront is starting to take shape. The steelwork skeleton of the £1.8m, 80ft high structure is being assembled on the site of the former Leo’s nightspot. And Councillor Mark Hannon, Redcar and Cleveland Council’s Cabinet member for economic development says a more positive view is now being taken of the project. He said: “People can now see something physical taking shape. The Vertical Pier is turning into a reality. “The sea wall and the public realm improvements on the seafront along with the Vertical Pier and The Hub are part of a major investment to improve Redcar. In the next couple of months a new name will be decided on for the Vertical Pier Read More http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/te...#ixzz1hNPehaO8

August 15th, 2012, 11:36 AM	#26
*Newcastle Historian* Moderator and Archivist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 21,612 Likes (Received): 2073	Architects' vertical vision shaping up at Redcar seafront by Iain Laing, The Journal, August 15th 2012 Kate McFarlane with Redcar & Cleveland Cllr Olwyn Peters and Kate Curtis THE designers behind Redcar's dazzling new seafront have revisited the town to see their vision come to life. The new promenade and landmark “Vertical Pier” are just part of Redcar and Cleveland Council’s £75m-plus regeneration project breathing new life into the seaside town. Four years ago, landscape architect Kate Curtis who works for Smeeden Foreman, teamed up with partners including Seven Architecture, where architect Lisa McFarlane came up with the design for the iconic focus of the Redcar scheme – the Vertical Pier. Curtis said: “There is still a lot of work to do and finishing touches to put in place, such as the shelters, lighting and the public art but it’s really something to see it coming together.” A major public consultation was launched to determine what the public and visitors wanted from their new-look seaside. “The key to the design was in the idea of bringing the beach on to the promenade, and taking inspiration from the things that are already there, such as the fishing boats.” Curtis said: “We knew from the technical sections of the brief that it would be impossible to take a pier out beyond the sea wall at anywhere near a realistic cost, so we decided to take it up into the air instead, and that’s how the Vertical Pier was born.” McFarlane said: “The building is a recognition of Redcar’s steel heritage, and the foils frame a different view on each floor which makes it quite exciting to climb the tower and the view from the top out to sea and back over the town is amazing.” Read More - http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business...1140-31624202/

August 19th, 2013, 06:56 PM	#29
AngerOfTheNorth Architect Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,724 Likes (Received): 131	It's genuinely awful. I feel for the architects, you can see that they intended it to have a frameless glass façade at interesting angles etc... They've ended up having to design something horrific. Quite clear that someone slashed its budget, or never even intended on giving it an adequate one in the first place. And is it sat on tarmac?!

August 20th, 2013, 01:02 PM	#30
lms Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 682 Likes (Received): 125	Redcar deserved better than this!!!!!