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Friends of Embassy Court

   

Why the Friends?

What the Friends aim to do

How to support the Friends

   

Details of the Friends charity

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Why?

The Friends of Embassy Court has been set up by a group of local enthusiasts who have a passion for the building and the modern architectural ideals embodied in its design by its creator Wells Coates. They are concerned that this Grade II* Listed building of international significance should be saved from decrepitude and restored for the local community and nation as a whole.

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What the Friends Aim to Do

The aim of the Friends is to raise awareness of the architectural status of Embassy Court and to help restore it to its former glory and re-establish it as Brighton's most important 20th century building.

The Friends wish to preserve Embassy Court as an architectural landmark and make it a place for Brighton residents and visitors to access information about the building and modern architecture, and appreciate Wells Coates' innovative vision for seaside living.

The Friends believe that Brighton's Embassy Court could become a centre for events, lectures and exhibitions about Modernism and are investigating innovative ideas for public use within the building.

Potential projects include the reinstatement of original architectural features that will be open to public view. Another ambition is the development of spaces within Embassy Court for public uses such as an archive, exhibition room, an authentically restored and furnished flat, performance space, meeting room and associated gift shop and café. Read more about the building on our Embassy Court page and more about future plans for the building in the 'Rebirth' section of that page.

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How to support the Friends

If you wish to become a Friend, make a donation, or simply want to show your support, please email the Friends directly at friends@embassycourt.org

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Details of the Friends charity

The group behind the Friends believe that Embassy Court is a significant part of Brighton's architectural heritage and should be restored and conserved in a way that can benefit all the City's residents and visitors. Embassy Court is a rare example of Coates' work and British modernist architecture that should be accessible for all to appreciate.

The Friends of Embassy Court operates entirely separately from the building's owners (Bluestorm Limited). Their focus will be on the conservation of original features and spaces which will be open to public view.

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Who are the Friends?

The Friends include a number of local people, some who occupy or own flats within the building, others come from an arts and heritage background and have a love for the Embassy Court building and architecture.

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