# Sea Surf Structures The 'Wave in Vejle' Won a Leaf Award for Residential Building of the Year By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-in-vejle References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5640869/denmarks-wave-building-looks-like-a-submerged-two) & [henninglarsen](http://www.henninglarsen.com/news/archive/2010/09/leaf-award-for-the-wave.aspx) There is no doubting why the 'Wave in Vejle' won a 2010 Leaf award for residential building of the year -- it's absolutely gorgeous. Aptly named, I wouldn't be surprised to find surfers appraising its properties. Designed by [Henning Larson Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church), the 'Wave in Vejle' building was inspired by its [Denmark surroundings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vejrhj-house). By complementing the area, it has become a staple landmark in the community already. Enjoy the images in the gallery above, perhaps they'll inspire you to visit Vejle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sea-inspired Architecture:** Opportunities to design buildings that draw inspiration from the ocean and its waves, creating unique and breathtaking structures. - **Sustainable Residential Construction:** Using innovative designs and materials to construct environmentally-friendly homes and buildings. - **Local Cultural Integration:** Incorporating local cultural and environmental elements into architecture and design, creating buildings that become community landmarks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** There is potential for innovative architects to transform the residential building industry through new designs and creative use of materials. - **Construction:** Construction companies could focus on developing sustainable building materials and methods to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly homes and buildings. - **Tourism:** Entrepreneurs and hotel chains can invest in designing unique and striking buildings that become tourist destinations and community landmarks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Coastal Sensory Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-wave-house.md) - [Organic Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diachok-architects.md) - [Long Geometric Hawaiian Guesthomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vipp-cold-hawaii.md) - [Wave-Inspired Civic Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-congress-centre.md) - [Leaf-Inspired Countryside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-house-1.md) - [Monolithic Sleek Summer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollerup-atrium.md) - [Relaxing Wooden Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatherhill-beach-house.md) - [Modern Danish Restoration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vejrhj-house.md)