Working with Flanagan Lawrence Architects, the design responds sensitively to the town’s impressive Georgian esplanade, with its existing historic shelters, band stand, memorials and clock tower. The project’s distinctive form provides a focal point at the south-western end of the esplanade.
The previous Sand Sculpture structure on Weymouth Esplanade was of poor quality and contributed little either to the public realm or to the urban fabric. The sand from Weymouth beach is particularly fine, making it suitable for sculpting and the resident sculptor exhibits regularly at International competitions and exhibitions, notably the Jesolo International Sand Sculpture Festival in Italy.
