# Winding Waterfront Walkways The Dover Esplanade by Tonkin Liu Cost £2 million By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dover-esplanade References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/11/25/the-dover-esplanade-by-tonkin-liu/) & [tonkinliu](http://www.tonkinliu.co.uk/) If all [waterfronts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jesselton-docklands) looked as gorgeous as the new Dover Esplanade, people will all be rushing to these sites to enjoy the sand, water and sun. A £2 million project in Kent, England, it was partly funded by Sea Change. The Dover Esplanade is made up of three parts: Lifting Wave, Resting Wave and Light Wave. Designed by Tonkin Liu, this Dover Esplanade concept was the winner in a [design competition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-hall) organized by the Landscape Institute. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wave-shaped Walkways:** Opportunity to create unique and engaging waterfront walkways by incorporating wave-inspired designs. - **Landscape Design Competitions:** The popularity of landscape design competitions provides an opportunity for architects and designers to showcase their innovative concepts for public spaces. - **Coastal Regeneration Projects:** Investing in coastal regeneration projects can revitalize waterfront areas, attract tourists, and boost local economies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can explore wave motifs and unique concepts to create visually stunning public spaces. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Waterfront regeneration projects offer opportunities for the tourism and hospitality industries to attract visitors and create memorable experiences. - **Public Infrastructure:** Government entities and urban planners can invest in coastal regeneration projects to enhance public spaces and improve quality of life for residents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beach-Inspired Metro Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourism-line.md) - [Coastal City Renewals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jesselton.md) - [Resilient Concrete Sea Walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-sea-wall.md) - [Artful Dockside Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pews-and-perches.md) - [Waterside Spiralled Footpath Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suoyuwan-barracuda.md) - [Tropical Waterfront Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jesselton-docklands.md) - [Dynamic Wavy Steel Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheung-sha-wan-pier-canopy.md) - [Romantic Seaside Pier Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaside-pavilion.md) - [Kinetic Waterfront Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterfront-installation.md)