Eling Steam Mill
A large development including new waterside housing, the restoration and conversion of the listed Steam Mill into a museum and restoration of the historic quayside’s stone walls.
The original Grade II Listed steam mill burnt down, WDA restored what was left to become a museum with cafe. Apartments were built above as an enabling development to fund the restoration.
Project Awards & Recognition
Polychromatic brickwork with warehouse vibes
Western Design Architects researched and studied the design of waterside housing along the south coast. The housing design reflects the character and heritage of traditional local maritime house types.
In this residential development project, including affordable warehouse style housing, great attention to detail was key to the design. Polychromatic brickwork and inset stone match the original steam mill and quayside. Projecting bays reflect the historic sack hoists of the mill building. The new multiple housing including the side terrace adjacent to the waterside were built on an elevated plateau to avoid flooding giving a traditional quayside feel.
Rebuilding and restoration
The Historic Quayside was in a very poor and dangerous condition. Western Design Architects rebuilt the stone quay and restored the old railway tracks. New oak ‘heritage bollards’ were designed to house water and electricity utilities for use by boat owners, whilst staying in character with the traditional quayside.
