Butlin's An Abrupt Dislocation

As I explained before I will be using my final weeks here in Seoul to test reconnecting strategies through a gift project. Bognor Regis has many issues, but I hope to apply a strategy that looks to forge a better physical and psychological connection with the Sea. A masterplanning exercise that looks to bring the 'Beach' to the town will form the first part of my work when I arrive back. Butlin's holiday resort will be also be a area I will focus on. As explained in an earlier post...

Butlin's has long been an isolated 'city' within the town, a self contained community. Permeating Butlins' hard barrier will create a connection with the town. The potential of the southern boundary shared with the promenade has been neglected by the resort. Its metal spiked fence implies a negative relationship with the beach and the town. 

The resort is located in the centre of the town and form stronger connections with its context. The map shows the resorts location and size within the town. It is a small self sufficient city. A key strategy is to explore the blurring of the boundary the resort has with the town and the promenade. Blending the urban with the natural can allow economic, spatial and healthy reconnections.

Butlin's bleeds with the town