BANNENBERG &
ROWELL DESIGN DICKIE BANNENBERG AND SIMON ROWELL
“From the perspective of interior design, the field widens hugely with craftsmen and women out there able to tackle anything a designer can imagine.”
Bannenberg & Rowell is an award-winning superyacht design studio based in Fulham, the direct descendent of the Jon Bannenberg studio established in the early 1960s. Headed by Dickie Bannenberg and Simon Rowell, the studio is renowned for its creative, contemporary and approachable design – both in interior and exterior. In addition the team undertake residential, aircraft and furniture design. We had the pleasure of catching up with Dickie Bannenberg, who revealed that his father used to say that nobody needs a yacht. However, Dickie looks at his work as a position of amazing privilege, because “as a designer you are creating something bespoke for clients who are accustomed to the very best.” The designer admits that the studio has no typical client. “But they are connected by seeking progressive and interesting design. Some have a pretty advanced idea of what they want, others less so, and look to us for setting out the design map.”
BEST SUPERYACHT PROJECTS OF 2019 // When it comes to yacht trends, Dickie believes that “there is an unmistakable momentum towards creating better exterior spaces which interact with the sea. Think balconies, terraces, beach clubs. Elsewhere, glazing technological advances allowing larger windows and more natural light. At a certain size of yacht, you might see thick glass panels in the hull, above and below the waterline.” Regarding craftsmanship, Dickie admits that the custom yacht industry supports many craftsmen, artisans and specialists. “From the perspective of interior design, the field widens hugely with craftsmen and women out there able to tackle anything a designer can imagine.” The studio has won multiple World Superyacht and International Superyacht Society awards and was included by Architectural Digest in their Top 100 Designers. Yacht projects have been completed at almost every leading yard, including nine new builds at Feadship, seven at Heesen and projects at Abeking & Rasmussen, Lürssen, Benetti, Trinity, Baglietto, Palmer Johnson and Admiral Technomar. For the future, the designer expects an equally diverse nature of yacht design due to the diverse range of clients, claiming that “explorer yachts are certainly becoming more prevalent. You could say that privacy is the new luxury and in that sense, owners like to venture further afield, away from the rather familiar waters of the Cote d’Azur and Caribbean. For my part, I’d like to see a much deeper environmental commitment on the part of everyone involved in yachting. Tighter standards, tougher regulations and a pivot away from some of the materials viewed as rare and luxurious finishes.”
ANDREW WINCH
WINCH DESIGN
“It’s great when the client is fully involved and there is a creative dialogue between them and our designers as it means that we are able to understand their dreams in their entirety.”
Specialising in interior and exterior yacht design, Andrew Winch started in Jon Banneberg’s pioneering yacht design studio in 1980 having been mentored by the legendary designer as a student. After six years, Winch set out on his own, forming Andrew Winch Designs in 1986 with his wife, Jane. In 2015 the firm was re-branded as Winch Design.. The Winch Design Yachts Studio has been established for over 30 years and is currently led by Jim Dixon. Alongside interior design and exterior styling for luxury yachts and yacht refits, Winch Design also has an architecture studio since 2009, with a team of around 30 architects and interior designers and an aviation studio that, since 2002, has expanded its portfolio with an array of aircrafts and helicopters. When it comes to their work, according to Jim Dixon, the current Director of Yachts and Aviation at Winch Design, he loves the flexibility and variation that comes every day with every new challenge they are handled. They have a habit of nurturing and and developing each of their client’s individual dreams until it culminates in a final result that can be seen as a milestone for the team and the client. The team adores seeing their clients’ reactions. “The knowledge that everyone’s hard work has yielded something entirely unique and above all, technically faultless and beautiful, is a wonderful and very proud moment for us all.”
BEST SUPERYACHT PROJECTS OF 2019 // Speaking of their type of clients, most of them are billionaires, many of whom come from industries such as fin-tech and e-commerce. Aside from looking for something unique and suiting for their lifestyle, they are very detail-oriented in their vision of a dream yacht. The team at Winch Design has a good habit of getting to know their clients, more specifically their tastes, preferences and habits, and from there initiate a collaborative conversation which will be an essential base step towards achieving an incredible final result. “It’s great when the client is fully involved and there is a creative dialogue between them and our designers as it means that we are able to understand their dreams in their entirety.” The team shares a passion for delivering designs imbued with the Winch ethos for beauty, uniqueness and perfect proportion. The work created by the Studio over the last 33 years speaks for itself and current projects continue to push boundaries and expectations of design. They’ve also managed to create some relevant relationships with many of their suppliers, each of them being a master in their own craft. Craftsmanship, for that matter, is a matter that the team gives a great amount of emphasis to, seen as they invest in it for the final results. When it comes to trends in the yachting world, Jim points to the increasing popularity that explorer yachts are gaining throughout this period. According to him, these vessels have features such as robust hulls, higher crew capacity and superior storage space, alongside with the fact that are vessels equipped with the tech, durability and propulsion power which allows the owner, guests and crew to enjoy travels across a variety of extreme environments. As a matter of fact Winch Design has been working on three projects directed toward that sense, seen as these yachts are taking over many sea lovers. “Clients are expecting a flow and consistency between their spaces on land and at sea and want their yachts to be multi-functional and capable of functioning in the same way as a home on land. Some clients are choosing to spend extended periods of time on board, some are even choosing to live permanently on board. “
When it comes to some possible changes in the yachting industry, Jim Dixon predicts a dramatic change in the superyacht industry in this upcoming decade. There are a series of rules which are being applied to help the the move towards carbon neutral methods of propulsion, in order to help control the levels of pollution in several areas at risk. He predicts a huge increase in Hydrogen fuel Powered Yachts, a type of vessel which will be protected from loss of value and produce no harmful emissions, as well as a resurgence of interest in sailing yachts, which are boats that can be very luxurious, and also help on the ecological matter. In Norway, for that matter, certain fjords have banned combustion fuelled liners and yachts from entering in a bid with the goal of eradicating the high levels of pollution detrimental for the local environment. Jim manifests a hope that the yachting community will start to turn to discussions regarding ecological and sustainable matters through which the boating industry can help protect the environment.
“I would like to see other luxury industry leaders promoting the conversation about sustainability, publicly supporting and financing conservation charities as well as making small changes from the bottom to the top. “
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JONNY HORSFIELD H2 YACHT DESIGN Jonny Horsfield is the Owner and Creative Director of the prestiged company H2 Yacht Design, considered as a veteran among the yachting industry. Jonny started giving his first steps within the area after having graduated from Coventry University in a period during which he studied car design. Ironically fate would lead him away from cars and approach him to the wonders of superyacht styling. This happened due to his first professional experiences which have allowed him to work alongside Martin Francis, and then spending five years under the professional wing of Donald Starkey. After having created H2 Yacht Design, during the first steps of the business they’ve worked mostly on superyacht refits. In 2005 a new opportunity came forward for the company with a proposal of working on the interior design of the 54 metre Proteksan superyacht Talisman C. This would be the
company’s first new-build, and an event which would propel them into trying the areas of exterior styling and interior design of many amazing luxury yachts. Jonny has five key factors that he still takes into account while doing his job in approaching design: creating a relaxing ambience, focusing on functionality and flexibility, and cost effective solutions, while maintaining the highest quality and using the most exquisite materials for a quality job. Among some honors H2 Yacht Design has received throughout the years, we can definitely point to the ShowBoats Design Award they’ve won in 2013 thanks to their take on the interior layout design of Proteksan superyacht Vicky. Aside from some bespoke luxury vessels, the firm has also been involved with the interior design of several private residences.
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STEVE GRESHAM
GRESHAM YACHT DESIGN He was always very noticed thanks to his particular sketching and drawing abilities, as well as his sharp understanding of 3D form, which he can easily manage to create some of the most amazing models seen in the yachting industry in the present. Regarding current yacht trends, the designer says that “looking at the interior, we are seeing more requests for large open spaces and relaxed, easy to maintain interior finishes.”
Steve Gresham is the creator of Gresham Yacht Design and a good example of a person who’s had a long background of experience which would culminate in his initiative of creating his own business within the boating area. Ironically, his path didn’t begin in the boating industry alike many other top players in the industry, but now his favourite part about his work is “the process of translating an owner ’s ideas onto paper and to see that idea grow and develop”. According to the designer, the typical yacht client is “varied and comes to us from all over the world. While there is much we could share about them, we take their privacy very seriously and can’t discuss anything about them, except to say that they are very successful. If it weren’t for these individuals, our industry would cease to exist and with it, hundreds of thousands of jobs. They play a crucial role in the superyacht market and beyond.”
When it comes to craftsmanship, Steve Gresham believes that “the role of craftspeople in our market is very important. Without the specialist tradespeople we have within our industry, the yachts you see today just wouldn’t have been possible. We work with a number of interior outfitters and artisans that are able to translate our drawings and ideas into reality in ways that wouldn’t otherwise be viable.” For the future of the yacht design world, Gresham says it is a “very slow-moving sector and so changes take a long time”. Since the world is focused on sustainability and being environmentally friendly, the designer believes that “we are likely to see more design ideas that revolve around new technologies to achieve these goals. It would be good to see more superyachts fitted with equipment that can help clean, map and monitor the health of our seas, coral reefs and ocean life, in a bid to help improve all of it for future generations.”
MARTIN FRANCIS
FRANCIS DESIGN
Martin Francis can definitely be considered as a veteran in regards to luxury yacht designing. After being a Furniture Design graduate of Central St. Martins College of Art and Design in London, he started a bespoke career in the design industry all the way back in 1988, which he successfully maintains to this day in the luxury yacht design area. After graduation, one of the most notable parts of his professional path led him to work with architect Lord Norman Foster for 20 years, after which he founded the construction and engineering firm RFR (known for being a pioneer of the the use of glass walls in architecture) alongside Peter Rice. However, his work was able to adapt to other different areas, including luxury yachts seen as he’s known for being the mind behind some notorious superyachts, among them being the vessel Senses, and the most notorious Enigma (now
known as Zeus, previously renamed Katana and Enigma, for Emilio Azcárraga), which was first delivered all the way back in 1991. Aside from naval architecture, Martin is very passionate about other subjects such as photography and fine arts. His present company, Francis, Design Consulting Ltd., specializes in both the design and architecture of many superyachts, relying on a unique vision and technology. Thanks to his varied and complex professional background the designer knows how to handle a variety of styles in regards to the architecture and interior design of a project. Martin himself has stated that he finds an advantage in not being formally trained in boating design, seen as it allows him to have a similar approach to any problem, treating the matter as a pure “design problem”.
MARK TUCKER DESIGN UNLIMITED
Mark Tucker is a man with an over 30-year-old-experience in the yacht interior design world, being also known for projects such as the 64.68-metre Shemara, 53-metre Mirage and 46.2-metre Pink Gin VI, as well as for being the creator and managing director of another relevant company within the industry: Design Unlimited. This company was created precisely in the beginning of the new millennium and it quickly became a turning point in Mark’s career. He had the previous advantage of having worked for two major players within the yachting community: he was involved with Camper & Nicholsons (Yachts) Ltd as an interior design specialist and also within Ken Freivokh Design as an associate partner. Thanks to these previous jobs, he earned a valuable reputation for his “fresh” interior and exterior design stylings in the production of yachts and superyachts, be them either sailboats or motorboats. When it comes to the remarkable projects of the studio we can indicate their take on vessels such as Visione, Sojana and Pink Gin V, as well as some relevant projects for companies such as Sunseeker International as well as Bavaria Yachtbau. The team of this incredible design firm has been awarded with some relevant awards such as the ShowBoats Best Refit award for Elisabeth F, and a World Superyacht Awards commendation for Karia. Curiously enough Mark has had a unique sailing career alongside his wife Julie Tucker, who is currently working as the Financial Director of Design Unlimited.
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KEN FREIVOKH
KEN FREIVOKH DESIGN
Working from his studio based on the River Hamble on the south coast of the UK, superyacht designer Ken Freivokh actually started life as an architect. Raised in Los Angeles, he studied engineering and architecture in Peru before moving to the UK to study at the Royal College of Art, graduating in 1972 with a Masters in Design. It was while working as an architect that Freivokh first encountered yacht design, and as an experienced sailor it was when buying his own yacht – and asking for some changes to be made – that he started to make the transition to the industry.
“There will always be a role for bespoke craftsmanship, even in the most simple and minimalistic designs, and such skills are essential and reflect the quality and intricacy of the design.”
Today, Ken Freivokh Design is a multi-disciplinary team renowned for creating unique “out of the box” design solutions. Among the most relevant list of core services that this form provides, aside from interior design, we can include external styling, project management and supervision, as well as CAD and 3D design. The company has these services applied to luxury yachts as well as to other projects of architecture, residential interiors, private jets and industrial design. The innovative design team’s methodology involves a careful analysis of the client’s brief, examination of first principles, lateral thinking and formulation of very special designs, always aimed at raising the bar of excellence. Freivokh himself revises himself in those feature, and has stated that designing yachts is definitely his lifelong goal and and achievement.
BEST SUPERYACHT PROJECTS OF 2019 // “Designing yachts combine my fascination and life long involvement with design, with my love of yachts. There is amazing scope for innovation, combining technical issues with space and aesthetic treatment, offering the opportunity to create a floating ‘world’ with its own individual and unique character. “ Perhaps most famously, Ken Freivokh design the exterior and interior of US venture capitalist Tom Perkins’ superyacht Maltese Falcon, at 88 metres notable for its innovative Dynarig and still one of the largest private sailing yachts in the world. That is set to change with the Freivokh-designed superyacht Dream Symphony, a striking 141 metre contemporary wooden schooner that is currently under construction at the Dream Ship Victory yard in Turkey. Some of Freivokh’s most relevant vessels can also include high performance yachts such as Leopard and Ocean Phoenix and also some more classic yachts such as Atlantide, Spada, Saga and Sycara. When it comes to the type of clients that Ken Freivokh Design usually has under their wing, they all have one thing in common: success. The designer stated this word ad a common denominator for the customers, seen as they have achieved notorious success each of them within their particular sphere of activity. Thanks to the victories in their career and in their lifetime, they are people that dream high and manage to achieve that very same vision. That matter also ends up being a factor that, for Ken Freivokh, defines a lot of the features of many current yacht owners. “I find that current yacht owners are more prepared to accept innovation, and to allow designers to create a yacht which is totally unique and personal, and expression of the owners tastes and interests.” When it comes to projects, aside from some aforementioned superyacht designs, Freivokh has also had a series of relevant collaborations with several production yacht builders which includes names such as Sunseeker and Discovery Yachts. Aside from developing several interior design styles with these two companies, Ken Freivokh has also developed tender designs with Pasoe. In all of his work it’s evident that quality and bespoke craftsmanship has a relevant role in the quality that is reflected on each of his company’s projects, and the designer knows this.
“There will always be a role for bespoke craftsmanship, even in the most simple and minimalistic designs, and such skills are essential and reflect the quality and intricacy of the design.” It’s very evident that Freivokh, alongside his team, throughout many years have been responsible for the creation of a variety of stunning yacht exteriors and interiors. The studio has gained a reputation very notable for showing a common element to their projects: cutting edge and often futuristic concept designs. However, the designer stated that he believes that the industry can still move forward a lot faster through the adoption of other more creative and advanced design methods. He believes that the designers in the industry are more than ready to take on the challenge of adapting to that change, and it’s only a matter of preparing the other groups inserted in the community for this eventual change. “I believe that yachts could still move forward adopting more creative and advanced techniques, three dimensional structural solutions such as space frames and geodesic structures, much greater use of structural glass to achieve amazing panoramic views from all key areas of the yacht. The designers are ready, the owners can be made ready, the shipyards have to brace themselves to be ready!”
“There will always be a role for bespoke craftsmanship, even in the most simple and minimalistic designs, and such skills are essential and reflect the quality and intricacy of the design.”
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BILL TRIPP
TRIPP DESIGN Bill Tripp, the founder of Tripp Design, spend his childhood sailing and racing in boats designed by his father. Bill studied Naval Architecture at the University of Michigan and joined Doug Peterson to work on designs that would be victorious in several regattas. After spending a few years as chief designer with Peterson, Bill ventured out on his own, founding Tripp Design Naval Architecture in 1984, now with offices in Connecticut and Amsterdam. With a team of naval architects, engineers and designers, Tripp Design specializes in the design and engineering of modern yachts. Their design philosophy is focused on creating highly efficient yachts that combine style and comfort with speed and safety.
MARIO PEDOL
NAUTA YACHTS
Born in 1985 and acting initially as a yard, Nauta Yachts presented a style and an idea to the market that resulted in instant success, as they designed and built semi-custom sailing yachts, both innovative and incredibly elegant. Since 1994 that the design company is focused on custom sailing projects and power yachts, as well as project management, construction consultancy, coordination and control. Naura Yachts believes that there is no universal concept of what an ideal boat should be because everyone has their own opinion. And whatever that opinion is, Nauta Yachts can turn your vision into a yacht of remarkable and unmistakable character. Besides being at the cutting edge of the international design scene regarding new projects, either for power or sailing boats, Nauta Yachts provides their long experience in project management, international brokerage for sale, purchase and charter, and consultancy for new constructions. With more than 20 years of experience, Nauta Yachts has a meticulous attention to every client’s needs and an exceptional care for detail, offering the complete range of services in the world of yachting.
PRIVATE JETS
AIRBUS
ACJ319NEO
Owning a private jet is the ultimate luxury. The Airbus ACJ319Neo has a spacious interior that can fit up to 22 passengers and boasts a 7-foot, 5-inch cabin height. With next generation engines in effect onboard, the cabin benefits from a calming white noise. Using the frame of a commercial airplane, this is not the most elegant of jets on the exterior. But it’s interiors perfectly mix luxury and minimalist design solutions.
BOMBARDIER
GLOBAL 8000
The Bombardier Global 8000 has an incredible interior tailored to meet the lifestyle perks of the modern business elite. This state of the art business jet maximizes passenger comfort and productivity on long haul flights. With a range of 7,900 miles and top speed of Mach 0.925, it’s the ultimate peak performance jet.
CESSNA CITATION HEMISPHERE The Cessna Citation Hemisphere is a longrange business jet that will have the thrilling capacity to transport up to 19 passengers in its spacious cabin with a diameter of 102in, the widest cabin in its class. Besides incredibly luxurious interiors, the jet features a circular skylight, giving the ultimate touch to your experience in the sky. If you’re not willing to splurge on a jet of your own, experience the best way to travel through companies like Blue Haven, where you can book your private flight and make sure you have the best luxury travels.
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WATCHES Baignoire Allongée by Cartier The Baignoire is a watch of many faces. Born in Paris in the late 1950s, its perfect oval shape underwent a transformation in 1960s Swinging London, stretching its forms to adorn women’s wrists with a mix of elegance and extravagance. Renamed Baignoire Allongée, it continues to prove that nothing succeeds like excess, when in expert hands. Its latest asset? A pink gold bezel whose sculpted spikes borrow from Cartier ’s, one of the biggest luxury brands, jewellery idiom and the Clous de Paris hobnail design. Lange 1 “25th Anniversary” by A. Lange & Söhne A. Lange & Söhne, a sounding name in the luxury brands world, made its triumphant return in 1994 with the Lange 1 – instantly recognisable by its large jumping date display and off-centre hours and minutes dial. Twenty-five years on, the brand celebrates the advent of this now iconic watch with a special collection. While the Lange 1’s characteristic design has remained virtually unchanged throughout these years, this edition in white gold stands out for its argenté-coloured dial printed with blue numerals, blue numerals for the date display, and an engraved hinged back that opens to reveal the intricacies of the movement – namely the L121. Star Legacy by Montblanc Montblanc continues to stride forth with a fusillade of new models and a particular focus on ‘vintage’ styles: the new Star Legacy collection, which takes inspiration from the company’s Minerva manufacture and, in particular, its pocket watches from the late 19th and early 20th century, with retro touches including ‘onion’ crowns and stepped lugs. Watch Winders by Boca do Lobo A watch winder is the perfect place to store your most prized possession. These pieces by luxury brand Boca do Lobo feature a contemporary design that combines functionality with a sense of fantasy, with rich colour combinations with gold, silver and black.
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GO BY H2
DESIGN The exterior design of GO was in essence an evolution of My Vicky, the previous 73m collaboration between H2 and Turquoise yachts launched in 2012.
The soft lines and distinguishable midship arch and balconies are somewhat of a trademark feature recognisable in other designs. This stunningly beautiful yacht is as equally impressive on the exterior as she is on the interior. There is an increased level of attention to detail not typically seen on vessels of this size, especially on the exterior deck furniture, where maintenance is a concern. The fluidity and continuous lines of the exterior styling are harmonious with the yacht’s natural environment, resulting in a truly holistic design. There is a uniqueness and individuality to areas of the exterior superstructure; from the open aft corners of the swim platform to the distinctive square design of the gym, with its tubular polished stainless decoration flanked by symmetrical stairs up to the sun deck. The bold turquoise hull reinforces a connection with the sea and this colour theme carries through onto a number of the loose exterior deck furniture pieces, reinforcing the narrative from the interior. With massaging water jets and outdoor TV, the pool location offers unrivalled views from this elevated position. The ‘piece de résistance’ is a cleverly disguised waterfall integrated into the forward part of the mast, providing entertainment for all ages. These are the details that make it a truly unique vessel.
PRIVATE GG
BY ALBERTO PINTO Private GG is a 27.33m luxury yacht built by Wally and finished in 2018. She was designed by Luca Bassani Design with AllSeas developing the naval architecture, while the interior design was created by Alberto Pinto. The renowned studio was commissioned by the client to develop a bespoke interior design suited for an incredible yacht. Its interiors have a light and airy environment, finished off in gray bleached oak panelling with furnishings in ivory white. Outside, the sundeck is designed for outdoor living and entertaining, and offers a plush aft lounge consisting of three sofas and two additional chairs surrounding a coffee table, make it the perfect place to relax. Her top speed is 12.0kn and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 3800.0nm at 9.0kn with power coming from two 345.0hp Caterpillar C-12 diesel engines. She can accommodate up to seven people in three cabins, with four crew members waiting on their every need.
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MADSUMMER BY LÜRSSEN
The 311ft (95m) yacht by Lürssen has been successfully delivered to her owner, nearly 3 full months early. Formerly known as Project FIJI, MADSUMMER was sold by Moran Yacht & Ship. The superyacht features a 39 ft (12m) swimming pool, a huge spa and big diving areas. It is be helicopter-ready, storing a helicopter on the bow, and is capable of worldwide cruising. MADSUMMER can accommodate 20 guests in 10 suites on board, as well as up to 39 crew members that will ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating are featured throughout to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere. MADSUMMER’s impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her the ideal charter yacht for socialising and entertaining with family and friends.
Her elegant exterior and interior styling are the work of Hoek Design, who is also responsible for her engineering.
VIJONARA BY HOEK DESIGN The 138.62ft custom sail yacht Vijonara was built by Pendennis in United Kingdom at their Falmouth, Cornwall shipyard in 2018. Her elegant exterior and interior styling are the work of Hoek Design, who is also responsible for her engineering. Vijonara’s interior configuration has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to six guests overnight in three cabins, comprising a master suite, one double cabin and one twin cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to six crew onboard to ensure the ultimate luxury yacht experience. Powered by 1 Scania (DI13 081M) 265hp diesel engines, and propelled by her one screw propeller, sailing yacht Vijonara is capable of a top speed of knots, and comfortably cruises at knots when powered by her engine. Her water tanks store around 4,660 of fresh water.
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Convinced by Pascale Reymond and Andrew Langton’s talent and reputation for attention to detail, AMELS invited the design duo to create their vision of AMELS 188’s impressive interiors.
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VOLPINI 2 BY REYMOND LANGTON DESIGN With exterior design by Tim Heywood and interior design by Reymond Langton, Volpini 2 is the newest motor yacht built by AMELS. Measuring 57,70m (188’) motor yacht Volpini 2 is the first AMELS 188 vessel and belongs to the yard’s Limited Editions series, with its recognisable exterior lines and innovative features. Convinced by Pascale Reymond and Andrew Langton’s talent and reputation for attention to detail, AMELS invited the design duo to create their vision of AMELS 188’s impressive interiors. Reymond Langton’s stunning design concept surpasses all expectations, renewing constantly with living, breathing spaces that invite you inside. The AMELS 188’s smart layout maximises guest enjoyment – from open decks with generous outdoor spaces to the lure of the 30 square-metre Beach Club and the Wellness Centre’s gym, sauna and Turkish steam shower. The full-beam Owner ’s Suite covers almost 80 square metres, and features a large folding balcony and mid-beam sliding doors for privacy. Her interiors accommodate up to 12 guests in six suites. She has a crew of 13.
SEATIUS
BY NAUTA DESIGN The 95.90ft SW 96 sail yacht Seatius was built by Southern Wind in South Africa, at their Cape Town shipyard. Nauta Design is responsible for her beautiful exterior and interior design. The Seatius is optimized for very high-performance worldwide cruising program and features wide aft sections and an open transom. The interiors feature Southern Wind Shipyard’s most popular owner ’s cabin layout, with two comfortable guest cabins amidships, crew quarters and galley aft. The crew area has an efficient working environment for four and includes a double en-suite Captain’s cabin. The Seatius has won the Best Interior Design Sailing Yachts award at the prestigious 2019 Boat International Design and Innovation Awards. The yacht interiors were masterfully drawn by long-time Southern Wind collaborators Nauta Design, perfectly translating the owners’ taste with the help of the interior designer Jeroen Machielsen, from Studio Hermanides, for the decoration. The success of the outcome has been widely appreciated by all.
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THE MOST
COVETED YACHTS
10 MOST IMPRESSIVE SUPERYACHT PROJECTS IN THE WORLD
Sailing into the field of the most high-end and wealthy lifestyle, exploring new frontiers of the interior design world: The most exquisite yachts interior designs in the world. Just like the Portuguese sailed and ventured in the unknown waters of the New World in the early XV century, CovetED Magazine is cruising for the best inspirations and designers of these recreational vessels. Ostentatious, yachts are truly the epitome of luxury transportation and are reserved for the few crème de la crème, being one of the most expensive and opulent vehicles in the world. But what are the truly magnificent and awing yachts projects? Wich projects are so unique and exquisite that pierce through waves with drift with a remarkable elegance across the seven seas? CovetED Magazine has curated a list of the most impressive, utmost and inspirational luxurious superyachts projects and designs in the world. 10 Covet House Yacht Inspirations Covet House offers a curated selection of contemporary design from the world’s top furniture, upholstery, lighting, and accessories brands, also offering unique tools with the clear mission on creating an environment where luxury brands and Interior Design professionals work together and inspire the world. Already conquering the world of residential and commercial interior designs, the brand is now venturing in deeper waters and exploring new edges of the design, by creating, advising and inspire this small, yet opulent niche in the interior design market.
UNIQUE CIRCLE DESIGNED
BY ZAHA HADID
Blohm + Voss make yet another and the top of our list with a collaboration with one of the most known and remarkable architect studios in the entire world: Zaha Hadid. This contemporary take on superyacht concepts and design to deliver a prototype for a 420 ft (128m) yacht. The design inspiration is taken from fluid dynamics and underwater ecosystems, with hydrodynamic research shaping the design of the hull. Also, this exoskeleton connects the various levels and decks of the ship seamlessly via expressive diagonals. Zaha Hadid has created intense connectivity between the various decks and elements of the modern design: a language of the master prototype has been applied to subsequent variations of the Unique Circle Yachts 90m yacht concepts, creating a comprehensible and clear design with the highest correlation
between the various design possibilities. The clean white contemporary interiors were also inspired by the ocean’s fluid form. It’s still unknown if and when the Zaha Hadid -designed superyachts will be built, but its still an unique project with a cooperative project between the expert Blohm + Voss and Zaha Hadid Architects working together to address the practical challenges of designing a yacht while remaining true to the strong unique design language of the master prototype. The resulting designs are the synergy and collaboration of Zaha Hadid’s design vision and the technical knowledge of Blohm+Voss, consenting flexibility, and customization in the eventual design of the luxury yacht.
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