Reg.Nr. 92/UK/020

Foredown Tower Countryside Centre, Portslade

Restoration of a redundant Water Tower and conversion into one of the finest countryside centres on the South Downs. At the top of the tower is a Camera Obscura, which provides visitors with marvellous views of the surrounding countryside. During 1988, the hospital served by the ...
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Project details

Title:Foredown Tower Countryside Centre, Portslade
Entr. year: 1992
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex (England)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: industrial heritage
Former use:Water tower
Actual use:Historic water tower, cultural and tourist attraction, learning and visitor centre
Built: 20th century
Architect / Proj.leader: The Conservation Practice
The Jury's citation: "For the imaginative conversion and re-use of a redundant Water Tower to stimulate an understanding of the countryside and the South Downs"
Web, Links:

www.portslade.org/foredown-tower/

Description:
Restoration of a redundant Water Tower and conversion into one of the finest countryside centres on the South Downs. At the top of the tower is a Camera Obscura, which provides visitors with marvellous views of the surrounding countryside. During 1988, the hospital served by the tower for many years became redundant and the site, including the Tower, was sold. The tower was opened to the public in 1991. The main aim of the Tower is to facilitate greater understanding and appreciation of the Countryside, and in particular, the South Downs.