To The Mystery Tower

Extract from To The Mystery Tower. A multi-screen film exploring Shoreham Port and the surrounding areas. Made in collaboration with Martin Torley.

Participants from the Shoreham Harbour area are invited to follow signs through the corridors of a community centre To the Mystery Tower. The destination is a structure that has been built at Shoreham Community Centre which houses projected moving images of the area, including the beach, port, and residential areas surrounding the port. The presentation shows the multi-layered complexity and plurality of the place’s identity, while providing the grounds for a discussion about its possible future identities as it undergoes transition. The discussion further provides the opportunity for the different stakeholder communities to consider and potentially resolve their antagonisms. The aim of the project is to consider whether championing the successes and identifying the stresses of a location, through engaging and representing the different stakeholder voices, can stimulate future sustainable design interventions.