Simpson & Brown have recently completed the Rye Harbour Discovery Centre for Sussex Wildlife Trust.  The centre includes exhibition spaces, a classroom, a wildlife garden, and a highly-rated café with panoramic views of the reserve. The building aims to meet the requirements of visitors while responding to the unique saltmarsh landscape of the nature reserve. The discovery centre focusses strongly on visitor experience and education and is achieved from views within the café or from the exhibition area. Other facilities include toilets, a volunteer office, staff office and a meeting room. The form of the building responds to the topography of the nature reserve and captures the best available views.  The timber used in the building includes shaped glulam roof timbers and sweet chestnut timber cladding, all from sustainable sources. Cladding is sourced from local coppiced woodland and manufactured locally.

Solar technologies are included on the roof. Solar power makes a significant contribution to the power supply. With ramp access and wheelchair accessible viewing areas and toilets, the building is inclusive and accessible for all abilities.