New Brighton Surf Club: a demonstration of form and function 

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Members of the community often gather outside for morning coffee to interact and enjoy the facility.
The dark-coloured concrete contrasts against the Accoya.
Running parallel to the ocean, concrete paths provides access around the Surf Club's perimeter.
In this environment, it was important for the building to complement the natural surrounding elements.
The proximity to the beach meant it was crucial for the materiality of the building to be durable.
“I think this Surf Club is a small part of the puzzle in a much bigger picture. You've got a series of new-builds like the Surf Club, the hot pools, new residential builds coming through as part of the redevelopment after the ‘quake, so investing in these types of projects means the community can continue stitching itself back together,” says Ken.
Fanning towards the ocean, the building's architectural form mimics the curves and undulations in the surrounding sand and driftwood.
The multiple garage doors of the storage shed face east-west, and open up on either side.
Coloured in PeterFell's black oxide, the materiality offers durability.

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