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# Tidal Observation Museums
Thames River Museum Would Offer Views of the Thames' Tidal Movement

By Joey Haar | Published 2017-01-12 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thames-river-museum
References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/803246/watch-the-tides-change-from-this-thames-river-museum-proposal) & [thamesmuseum.org](http://www.thamesmuseum.org/home-1.html)

The Thames River is the iconic geographical landmark of London, and the Thames River Museum concept hopes to offer a completely new perspective on the river to tourists and residents alike.

Considering the centuries-long history of London, it's hard to imagine any way to provide a unique view of the Thames. But while people have seen the river from the surface for all that time, few have had the chance to see it from underneath; that's exactly the view that the Thames River Museum hopes to offer.

The museum would be built in Queen's Quay, an [abandoned section of dock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-xk) on the North Bank. Architect Evgeny Didorenko's plan is to build a concrete volume from the bed of the river up to the surface and have the wall facing the river be made from thick glass. This would allow those inside to see the rise and fall of the tide.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.1/10
- Popularity: 96% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Underwater Museums:** Creating museums that offer unique underwater perspectives can attract tourists and provide a new way to experience a landmark or natural phenomenon.
- **Subaquatic Architecture:** Exploring innovative architectural designs that incorporate underwater elements can create immersive experiences and enhance appreciation for natural wonders.
- **Waterfront Tourism:** Developing tourist attractions and landmarks along waterfronts can revitalize abandoned areas and generate economic growth for cities.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Tourism:** The tourism industry can explore opportunities to create unique and immersive attractions that offer visitors a fresh perspective and memorable experiences.
- **Architecture:** Architects and designers can embrace subaquatic architecture as a disruptive innovation to push boundaries and create captivating structures that blend with their natural surroundings.
- **Urban Development:** Planning and development organizations can consider waterfront revitalization projects as a means to transform neglected areas into vibrant destinations, attracting both locals and tourists.

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