Designed by Waugh Thistleton Architects, the neglected 1910 Edwardian bathing pavilion is set for a radical cultural resurrection fusing artist studios, public saunas, and community galleries.
When localized heritage preservation collides with uncompromised contemporary art vision, long-abandoned coastal architecture transforms into a living civic anchor. British artist Tracey Emin has officially secured planning approval for her ambitious project to revive the derelict Westbrook Loggia in her hometown of Margate, turning the 1910 Edwardian bathing pavilion into a multi-faceted £5 million cultural destination.
Spearheaded by Waugh Thistleton Architects, the approved plans breathe new life into the structure by reinstating its original architectural towers and mapping out a dynamic layout across two levels. The ground floor will house active artists’ studios, saunas, changing rooms, and a public restaurant, flanked by coffee and ice cream counters opening directly onto the promenade. Upstairs, a dedicated gallery space, café, and flexible events venue will host cultural gatherings,cementing the site as an open meeting point that bridges high-end contemporary art with everyday seaside life.
