At the heart of the New Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club is a shared sense of community identity, rich club history, and authentic connection to the rugged coastal landscape of New Brighton in Christchurch, New Zealand. The oldest surf lifesaving club in New Zealand, the New Brighton SLSC has provided safety and a thriving community to beach-goers for over 100 years as both a lifesaving and sporting organisation. Snøhetta partnered with South By Southeast Architects for the design of a new club building which provides better amenity to the Club and public, and rekindles a sense of ownership and shared club identity.