The new surf lifesaving club in Sumner replaces the old one which was lost in the earthquakes. The club operated from shipping containers while their new building was constructed. David Hill, of Wilson and Hill Architects, lives in Sumner. He is a keen surfer, so he understood what a surf club needed. The new building is a wonderful example of the way a community can rally round after a disaster and pull off something which will last well into the future.
I love the way the roofline looks like waves. Although this image is from the north and shows only some of the side facing the sea the actual building is quite big. Today, when I was there, the tide was well out and the building looked a long way from the water, tucked up into the sand hills. You can walk right round it and get the feel of it from all sides. The deck outside will be fantastic in the summer.
I love the way the roofline looks like waves. Although this image is from the north and shows only some of the side facing the sea the actual building is quite big. Today, when I was there, the tide was well out and the building looked a long way from the water, tucked up into the sand hills. You can walk right round it and get the feel of it from all sides. The deck outside will be fantastic in the summer.
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