Atkins prepared a comprehensive seafront masterplan for the modern central and southern promenades at Hornsea in Yorkshire. The overarching design establishes a coordinated approach to the promenade as a whole. The main features include a series of wave lawns enclosed by solid granite walls which provide shelter and enclosure, contemporary sunken gardens, a splash pool for children with interactive water jets, a new cafe, refurbished facilities and a parade of distinctive beach huts.

The scheme promotes Hornsea as a 21st Century English seaside destination to help boost tourism and local business and provide a lasting economic and environmental asset.

The scheme received a number of awards including: Landscape Institute Special Award North West Region; Civic Trust Special Award – hard landscape award; Local Government News special commendation award; and CABE library of Britain’s best buildings and public spaces.

• Architecture
• Landscape design
• Masterplanning & urban design
• Planning & economics

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