A ship on the Sussex coast that has become a residential building (9 photos + 1 video)

On the waterfront of St. Leonards-on-Sea in East Sussex, a gigantic building rises that certainly doesn't fit in with the land. This British architectural landmark looks very much like a liner relaxing after a long day at sea.





Marine Court, a monumental Art Deco landmark, was conceived as a stone embodiment of an ocean liner.



This coastal masterpiece in the Streamline Moderne style was built in the 1930s. Its 14 storeys, a record height for a residential building in Britain at the time, stood in stark contrast to the surrounding Georgian buildings.





RMS Queen Mary — a transatlantic liner

The ship's architectural design, with its smooth curves and stepped forms, was inspired by the famous transatlantic liner RMS Queen Mary. Even the balconies are designed as promenade decks, completing the nautical look.



Ironically, a building inspired by the navy was occupied not by sailors, but by the Royal Air Force during World War II.



Marine Court was originally conceived as a luxury hotel with a restaurant for a thousand people, but it was later converted into residential apartments.



Today, it's a unique residential complex, with shops and cafes on the ground floor, lending the historic façade a modern vibe.



This concrete ship is permanently moored off the English coast, remaining one of the most striking architectural landmarks on the coast.