Olympic sailor Sir Ben Ainslie is leading the plan to build a new facility for his racing team at Camber Docks in Old Portsmouth, subject to Government funding support.
Councillor Donna Jones, Leader of Portsmouth City Council said:”The America’s Cup is the world’s oldest, international, sporting trophy and to support the dreams of Sir Ben Ainslie, who is the greatest Olympic sailor of all time, is a wonderful opportunity.
His team is seeking £8m of Government funding to help construct a 30,000 sq ft team headquarters and visitor centre.
This would bring sailing’s equivalent of ‘Formula 1’ racing to the region.
The 27m tall building will house design and technology facilities, boat-building, testing and maintenance functions; team and fitness facilities; and commercial, communications and HR functions.
The building has curved corners and the translucent membrane walls themselves are gently curved above a vertical ground floor plinth.
Project team
- Project Manager Allied Developments
- Architect HGP Architects
- Structural engineer Reuby and Stagg
- Planning consultant Luken Beck
