Embassy Court, Icon of 20th Century Modernism
Embassy Court, Kings Road, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN1 2PX
Embassy Court was designed by the Canadian engineer and architect, Wells Coates, and completed in 1936. Coates became a hugely influential figure in architecture and design before the Second World War, with the Museum of Modern Art in New York featuring his Brighton project in its seminal 1937 exhibition; Modern Architecture in England.
Embassy Court was a radical construction on many fronts, not least in that it was the first purpose built apartment block in the UK to have top floor flats designated as ‘penthouses’. Our 90 minute tour takes in the stunning views from the 11th floor sun terrace, (where possible, the interior of a flat), the Tank Rooms, where artefacts and a reinstated Wells Coates kitchen are located, and the area behind the building. It also provides the opportunity to view a mural in the hallway and a recently installed blue plaque to a war hero who came to reside in Embassy Court.
Note: The Regency Town House coordinates many HODs events across the city. To see our full listings or obtain information about last minute changes, go to https://www.rth.org.uk/hods24
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1100-1230
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1100-1230
Location & directions
Embassy Court, Kings Road, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN1 2PX
- Directions:
- Attendees, please assemble outside of the entrance doorway to the south side of the building.
- Contact on day:
- Nick Tyson
- Telephone number:
- +441273206306
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- https://app.tickettailor.com/events/thebrunswicktowncharitabletrusttheregencytownhouse/1327884
- Booking contact name:
- Nick Tyson
- Booking telephone number:
- +441273206306
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://app.tickettailor.com/events/thebrunswicktowncharitabletrusttheregencytownhouse/1327884
- Booking opens:
- 12 Aug 2024 12:00 PM
Accessibility details
There are three passenger lifts to the 10th floor, with each lift accommodating four people. Thereafter, a 16 step stairway rises to the 11th floor roof terrace, making access difficult for people with mobility issues/wheelchairs. Please note that our exhibition rooms are located on the 11th floor.
Additional information
In the interests of health and safety, people MUST book in advance. If there are no shows and people turn up on the day, and places are available, they will be permitted to join. We cannot exceed the allocation of 12 places. For updates on this event and any last minute changes, see: https://www.rth.org.uk/hods24
- Max no of people per tour:
- 12
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
