The construction of the new harbor master’s office is almost complete. It is in the same location as the former port office on the Quai General de Gaulle, across the street from the tourist office. The new building is much larger than its predecessor and includes a 2,000 sq. ft rectangular room upstairs, complete with a balcony and terrace, to be used for special events and gatherings. The entrance to the building is via a central door that is part of a glass facade that reflects the colors of the sea.
The port staff, which had been crowded into cramped offices for many years, should be able to move into their new space as of mid-November. According to the plans, the ground floor is reserved as a reception area for clients of the port, plus a storage area for equipment. The upstairs houses offices, including a ‘lookout’ that allows the staff to have a clear view of the entire harbor from inside the building.
The building was designed by the architectural firms of Pierre Monsaingeon and Philippe Stouvenot, who collaborated on the plans. To cap off the ‘lookout’ they envisioned a domed cupola, as a contemporary element that evoked the world of shipbuilding within a traditional structure with its wood shingled roof. To realize this unique architectural element (it is the only one of its kind in the world), Pierre Monsaingeon called upon naval architecture specialist Olivier Petit, who builds racing sailboats including the single-hull boat with which Titouan Lamazou won the first edition of the Vendee Globe Challenge. As for the construction of the cupola, that was entrusted to the Larros shipyard in Gujan-Mestras, a small town on Arcachon Bay, approximately 60 kilometers from Bordeaux. This shipyard. which specializes in the construction of racing boats, recently completed a 60’ hydroplane/catamaran with twin rigs for sailor Yves Parlier.
The designers of the dome have nicknamed it the “Frisbee,” as it more or less has the same characteristics as the popular toy: a light, yet solid round shape. With a diameter of 22 feet and a weight of just about one ton, the ‘Frisbee’ was built like the hull of a boat with composite materials in layers alternating with fiberglass and balsa wood. After five months of construction, the cupola crossed the Atlantic in a sea container, arriving without any damage in Saint Barth on Saturday, September 10. The following Monday morning work began for the assemblage of its two equal halves. The ‘Frisbee’ was assembled on the dock then lifted into place by the crane from Batibarth, and placed delicately atop the eight wooden pillars that support it. The lookout is now protected from wind and rain, creating a covered room that can be accessed via a staircase from the harbor master’s offices. In the event of a hurricane, the architects have supplied a cable system to hold the dome in place.
The finishing touches? On the inside, painting, tile, and the balconies and terraces of the upstairs meeting space. Outside, the principal dock will be paved with granite paving stones in October, and hook-ups for water and electricity will now include telephone, cable TV and high-speed Internet access. The director of the municipal technical services office has indicated that in the near future, the port will also be equipped for the collection of gray water.
Beyonce and Jay-Z have taken their daughter on her first vacation. The couple, who celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary last week, have been enjoying the sunshine on the Caribbean island of St. Barts with three-month-old Blue Ivy over the weekend, and took the tot for a day trip on a yacht.
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Kick-off Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2012 Caribbean regatta in the magical French West Indies sailing paradise!
Today the prestigious and top-class Caribbean sailing regatta Les Voiles de St. Barth 2012 with Gaastra Sportswear as the official partner starts: At the third edition run...
Inside the Bucket.
This video features the 2012 St Barths Bucket Regatta and music by the Evan Goodrow Band. Special thanks to the entire crew of the Rebecca, Baz Bar, St Barths Online and the guys from the Evan Goodrow Band for putting on a fantastic show. The song from the Evan Goodrow Band is c...
On board with Rebecca.
The best event in St Barths took place on March 24 - 27, 2012. This video features the beautiful 141 ft sailing yacht, The Rebecca.
produced by Real Media Travel for St. Barths Online and Baz Bar St Barth.
The age old saying of "I need a holiday to get over my holiday" actually seems applicable if you happen to be Paul McCartney.
The Beatle took wife Nancy Shevell on a romantic break to the Caribbean island of St Barts, just days after the pair visited Paris.
Last week, the lovebirds showed support ...
On the day their pregnancy news was announced, Thor star Chris Hemsworth, 28, and Elsa Pataky, 35, were seen in sunny St. Barts, France on Wednesday (January 18). The Fast Five actress looked lovely in blue, sporting her beautiful baby bump.
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky
Chris and Elsa - w...
She might be 44, but Tamara Mellon still boasts a figure that women half her age would be proud of.
The Jimmy Choo co-founder showed off her toned figure in a sexy animal-print bikini as she hit the beach with her daughter in St Barts yesterday.
The skimpy string two-piece highlighted Tamara's env...
With almost every other celebrity couple enjoying the New Year in exotic locations, Gary and Danielle Lineker weren't going to be any different.
The married couple were spotted enjoying a romantic walk along a beach in St Barts today - and looked very much in love.
Gary, 51 and his wife, 32, had o...
Which beaches to choose?
The glamorous island of St Barts is one of the Caribbean's top beach destinations. Ringing the island are immaculate strips of sand and ethereal turquoise waters. The shallow reefs that encircle the island help to protect these renowned beaches, and they also provide excell...
St. Barts, Why Not?
Since the wealthy and celebrated frequently visit St. Barts for a tropical vacation, you will find that many plush St. Barts Resorts can be found on this stunning island. For those taking St. Barts holidays, it is simple to find hotels with each luxury available. Frequently thes...
Vacation With the Rich and Famous at St. Barts.
Want to bump into celebrities and be seen hanging out where the rich and famous play? Then the Caribbean island of St. Barts is the place to be.
While warm sand and blue waters do make an ideal vacation location, this destination has that and a whol...
Where to go for one day in Caribbean?
St. Maarten / St. Martin
The half-Dutch, half-French island of St. Maarten/St. Martin, with its many restaurants and hotels, makes a great base for an island-hopping adventure. Graced by the nickname Unspoiled Queen, tiny little Saba is not the kind of Caribbe...
Villa La Plage in St Barts.
The posh French resort isle of St. Barth's was already a prize destination when Roman Abramovich purchased an estate there for $89 million in 2009; since the oligarch arrived it has become even more so.
Now Christie's International Real Estate has listed another impres...
Baywatch in St Barts.
Making it official after five years of engagement, Brooke Burke and beau David Charvet have reportedly tied the knot while yachting in St. Barts.
According to Life & Style, the "Dancing with the Stars" host and the former "Baywatch" hunk, who have been vacationing in the...
St. Barth Summer Sessions Aug. 5-15, 2011
St Barth Summer Sessions 2011 this year will have a focus on artists from Brazil. The festival will take place at a variety of different venues all over the island, and in the end of the festival there will be a big common concert in the Harbor of Gustavia ...
The Eclipse, no ordinary yacht.
It probably hasn't escaped your attention that, with modern methods of transport, measuring and telecommunication, no "terra incognita" is safe from the crazed enthusiasm of certain explorers of scientists. Everything has already been discovered and minutely placed o...
Ashley Rodriguez Trio
Ashley Rodriguez, one of the famous finalist from the American Idol 2010 is back in St Barth between May 5-15. Ashley was participating last summer for the St Barth Summer Session in august 2010 at La Plage and she will now come with her 'All Girls Band', Liz on the guitar ...
The La Plage restaurant introduce :
ST BARTH SUMMER SESSIONS
« 5 to 15 august 2010, 10 days of crazy music ! »
Festival program
La Plage St Jean Tel: 0590 52 81 33 Email: tombeach@wanadoo.fr Site: www.stbarthsummersessions.com
THE GREAT FISH DEBATE There seems to be a bone of contention among a few of my friends. Fine folks who love some of the finer things in life, such as Dover Sole That flat fish floating in butter and capers. Known in French as Sole Meunière, it is made from what is called in European fisherman ver...
