Brainstorm of Ideas

Cafe
Boating Club
Private Hangout
Public Hangout
Food Orientated - Restaurant
                          - Dining Room
                          - Kitchen

Wedding Venue
Functions
Memorial - history
               - remembrance
               - a meeting of past and present
             
     
Boutique Shop
Make a meeting space

Literal meeting - water meets boatshed - high tide floods shed and becomes a typical meeting place-swimming pool-spa-gym etc etc
Make use of all surfaces-roof-deck-basement

Chance meetings
Spontaneity
Public Areas - bus stop
                    - train station
                    - airport
                    - foodcourt
                    - mall
Hostel