example the systems and methods of this invention can be generally expanded and applied to support any type of structure furthermore while exemplary distances and scales are shown in the figures it is to be appreciated the systems and methods of this invention can be varied to fit any particular implementation fig1 and 2 show an inward batter guide offshore platform indicated generally at 10 in which battered bracing piles 12 a e are arranged so as to minimize platform dimensions at the water surface 14 while maximizing the spacing of the piles as they extend upward from the water surface so that loads from a deck 16 at the top of the piles are transferred directly to the piling the platform includes a pile guide structure 18 which fits over and is connected to a central vertical member 20 to receive the piles 12 a e at the water surface the piles extend angularly through guides 22 of the pile guide structure in such a manner that the distance between piles is minimized at the water surface but the distances between angled piles is maximized both at the ends supporting the deck 16 as well as at the opposed end buried below the mudline 24 the pile guide connects.