Seaside central square
Anchoring the corners of a famous square
Sited on either side of County Road 30A in Seaside’s central square, the Gateway Buildings take advantage of their visibility to urbanize this vital public space and create a sense of place upon entry. UDA’s design for these buildings was inspired by traditional southern precedents as well as Seaside’s existing signature buildings. Together with a tower proposed by Leon Krier, the Gateway Buildings provide powerful visual landmarks to define the Central Square better. The buildings offer residential townhouse units above ground-floor retail and feature a high percentage of glass that allows for light and broad views of the town and the beach.