# Elegant Wave-Shaped Piers This Ocean-Mimicking Dock Was Designed by van Zuuk By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-06-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-zuuk References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/06/12/rene-van-zuuk-wavey-pier-lake-almere-netherlands-maritime-signals/) Located in the Dutch city of Almere, this elegant pier was designed by architect Rene van Zuuk at Weerwater Lake. Designed in the [shape of a wave](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-waves-footbridge), the pier is designed in a way that it portrays movement and is 200-meters long, curving at the end. The pier is close to the [PIT Safety Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portlantis), which hosts exhibitions relating to emergency services and is able to have the museum's boats docked to it. The city of Almere itself, where van Zuuk resides, is built on a reclaimed landmass, with the design of the pier referencing this. The design also references the [navigation lights on a boat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-mile-harbor) that indicate direction. Notably, Almere was selected as the host of the 2022 World Horticultural Expo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wave-shaped Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create unique and visually striking structures that mimic natural elements. - **Interactive Museum Experiences:** Potential for museums to incorporate interactive elements like docking piers to enhance visitor engagement and create immersive experiences. - **Reclaimed Land Development:** Rise in innovative land development techniques that transform previously unusable or neglected areas into thriving urban spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can explore wave-shaped designs and incorporate them into projects, offering clients unique and visually appealing structures. - **Museums and Exhibitions:** Museums can consider integrating interactive elements like docking piers to create more immersive and engaging experiences for visitors. - **Urban Development:** Urban developers and city planners can explore techniques and strategies for reclaiming and revitalizing underutilized land to create sustainable and vibrant urban environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revitalized Australian Piers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melbournes-altona-pier.md) - [Romantic Seaside Pier Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaside-pavilion.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Oyster-Shell Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pier-pavilion.md) - [Sloped Lake Slated Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-jetty.md) - [Boat-Inspired Community Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esbjerg-maritime-center.md) - [Floating Marine Park Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smrket.md) - [Underwater Bicycle Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ijboulevard.md) - [Upcoming Architectural Floating Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centroparco.md)