Observer Building, Hastings

[4] Designed by architect Henry Ward, the building has a distinctive terracotta-glazed façade produced by the brick company Ibstock Hathernware with the original owner's name incorporated into the moulding.

When the Observer's offices moved to a new location on the outskirts of Hastings, the building fell into disrepair for a number of years.

These plans did not come to fruition, and after some essential work had been carried out on the internal structure the building was put back up for sale for £1.5 million.

The purchase included a ten-year plan to bring the building back into use[2][13] which included 16 capped rent flats for those struggling to find housing, a floor of co-working studios and offices, 3 floors occupied by leisure businesses, activities and events, and a roof garden with a glasshouse and bar/common room.

After major renovations, the lower 4 floors of the building are being utilised for various local events,[14] such as pop up cinemas, art exhibitions,[15][16] and theatre.