Hampton Beach Redevelopment Project Completed
Part of the project included a program called Percent for Art. The program takes a unique approach to the acquisition of artwork by creating a Site Selection Committee that engages in a process where planners, architects, state employees, art professionals and private citizens collaborate in the selection, commissioning or purchasing of works of art by artists and craftspeople for state buildings.
In November 2011, artist Gordon Carlisle, installed a mural he completed for the Seashell Conference Room. The mural depicts activities on the beach and surrounding natural areas, as well as historical pictorials.
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Thomas Berger was on hand when they installed the fish sculptures he created.
The redevelopment project started in November 2001 when the Hampton Beach Master Plan was adopted. In 2008 Samyn-D’Elia Architects of Ashland, NH were selected to do the planning and design of the buildings and site development of this park that offers recreational facilities for thousands of visitors. In the summer of 2009, Samyn-D’Elia Architects as the project leader. designer and architect, developed the construction documents for the project. In May 2010, Governor Lynch officially broke ground for the project.
During the next year and a half , the old seashell building was demolished and five buildings and site work were under construction.
Aerial view of Seashell Complex under construction along with the North and South Pavilions.
On December 13, 2011 the Hampton Beach Redevelopment Project was officially completed and is now an modern and now offers modern and energy efficient facilities for visitors.
View of the Seashell Building from Ocean Boulevard.
View of the Seashell Building from the beach side.