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Sean Bekeschus Masters of Yacht Design 2010 - 2011 IED - Venice
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THE CLIENT Toronto is known to be the most multicultural city represented by its
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population of global citizens, each one expressing themselves in their respective neighborhood and throughout the city as an entirety. It is this diversity which coins Toronto as “the city of cities”, a metropolis of culturally diverse neighbourhoods or smaller city enclaves (over 260 in total) in which each neighbourhood represents a unique essence or cultural spirit. All neighbourhoods are diverse in colour, texture, architecture, greenery, spatial flow and ‘vibe’, and it is this diversity that the project cultivates from. The project begins with Kevin (The Owner), a highly successful and wealthy Torontonian, who has built a social media empire for himself on the international front. Kevin, like most Torontonians, appreciates his city’s diversity as well as the opportunity to take time away from his busy schedule to enjoy the ‘tastes’ that each city district has to offer. He especially enjoys the opportunity to indulge in the idiosyncratic sights and sounds that each neighbourhood has to offer. The Owner is also an international traveller and is in the market for a custom luxury yacht. An avid sailor, he now desires an efficient motor-yacht as means of transportation to take him, his family and friends, to destinations as well as serving as a destination in itself. It is important to him that this vessel be Kevin • Torontonian Age: 48 Occupation: Entreprenuer, International Media Motivation: His career, family & friends, architecture, travel, and cultural diversity.
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an extension of him; more so, of the variable facets of his home city which he attributes to his personality and success. The proposed project coined TDOT 140 (TDOT being a colloquial term used by Torontonians in naming Toronto), is a 140 foot yacht that utilizes Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods as design inspiration for the many spaces aboard, their relationship to each other and the overall appearance of the vessel.
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IDEATION & DEVELOPMENT The Owner desires a vessel large enough to navigate through
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any sea condition as well as an exemplary yacht of original style, character, performance and eco-sustainability. He wants a unique yacht, something between the robust tri-deck configuration with its inherent volume, stability and ample use of windows, and the sexy lines of the low-profile express cruiser. This concept stems from the hybridization of both layouts, calling for an express cruiser profile with greater height; increasing the height of both the main and lower decks, to introduce an even lower 3rd deck, which makes up for lost square footage in the standard express cruiser but exhibited in the conventional tri-deck configuration. The raised-lower deck becomes a new mid-deck and the added height makes it feasible to introduce oversized panoramic windows to improve onboard vistas and afford more natural light to the interior spaces (Figure 1). It was also decided to incorporate a ‘sundeck’ with amenities, onto the foredeck of the vessel as to not encumber the profile with a conventional flybridge configuration. As a result of the added height it was possible to broaden the vessels beam to 32 feet (not typically seen on a 140’ boat), which additionally increases interior volume and offers added stability at sea. As means of design inspiration, all interior spaces (some exterior areas) were contrived after various schemes reflected in
Figure 1. Comparison of height for conventional tri-deck motor yacht with TDOT concept, having afcomparible space with a sleeker profile.
Toronto`s neighbourhoods and landmarks. Each area aboard
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became an appropriation of architecture, colour, texture, and spatial analogy from areas of the city. Various bridging elements were including to offer some consistency of design and com-
Conventional tri-deck 140’ layout
Raised profile of TDOT 140’ concept design
fortable transition from one space to another.
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LAYOUT & Arrangement
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LOWER DECK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Extending swim platform 6. Pilothouse Passarelle 7. Bar Stern deck terrace 8. Foredeck Sun-lounge Indoor / al fresco dining with 9. Transom garage & lazarette lowering glass partition 10. Main galley / informal dinette Main Salon 11. Laundry and cold storage
12. Master Stateroom bath 13. Master Stateroom 14. Master His / Her’s wardrobe 15. Media Lounge 16. Starboard side formal entry & stairs to Sun-lounge
17. Port side formal entry & day head 18. Queen double Stateroom / head 19. Twin double Stateroom / head 20. Vertical-axis windmill telescoping well
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Engine room Crew mess and lounge Double crew sleep Captain’s Stateroom & study Double crew sleep Sauna/steam bath
27. Exercise room 28. VIP King Stateroom 29. VIP head and wardrobe 30. Additional watercraft storage 31. Bow thruster motors
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Exterior STYLING The finished design is clean and progressive with a forward facing slant and angular air-intake ducts to suggest a vessel of great speed and performance. Elongated glass runs the length of the yacht and over the superstructure, and is accented by superimposed ocular windows on both sides serving as the vessels focal points. The foredeck is the new flybridge and includes oversized sunbathing pads, al fresco seating as well as a 6-man spa tub. It was decided to eliminate the use of a wrap-around deck, as to broaden the dimension of the Main Salon. With no side decks, the foredeck also serves as an additional navigation space with expanding port and starboard wings (each with their own retractable helm station), to afford the captain with increased visibility and control when necessary. The stern deck was inspired by the tier-like condo terraces most commonly seen along Toronto’s harbour front quay. This area lowers progressively in steps towards the water as to allow for an unimpeded stern view from the interior space. Also, the circular glass enclosing the dining salon retracts and lowers in sections to create a transitional indoor/outdoor terrace. Living palms will adorn this space.
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Exterior FUNCTIONS
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1. Starboard side
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entry with self-levelling / multi-directional passarelle: provides access from boarding platform or pier- side.
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provide additional deck space as well as a navigation helm for better visibility.
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with cooktop, refridgerator, freezer, icemaker and sink.
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are self-watered.
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PRIVACY on the foredeck
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The foredeck will be a predominant place of relaxation. The owner and his guest can indulge in an al fresco meal in the forward facing settee, take in sun, or enjoy the oversized Jacuzzi. As this space is positioned in the forward most part of the vessel, it is subjected to wind while underway. A multi-sectional glass windscreen will provide protection and can be raised up from a concealed indentation and lower again as to not deter from the profile of the yacht when not in use. At dock side or where desired, the electrochromic glass can tint in the raised position to offer additional privacy from onlookers.
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The Main Salon, Dining Salon and Pilothouse (4, 5 & 6 on layout) were designed after Toronto’s Yorkville, an upscale boutique niche of trendy stores, meandering walkways and abounding patio culture. The space was conceived to be a pseudo streetscape with the introduction of onboard green space in patio planters. Light boxes were selected to separate these planters (filled with living greenery) for the interior and resemble the candelabra fixtures often observed in this Torontonian village. This space exhibits a similar sense of modernity as that of Yorkville with the use of brushed stainless steel, Canadian granites for surfaces, and glass plating. An electrochromatic glass canopy runs from the Pilothouse through to the Dining Salon and provides natural overhead light to enforce the outdoor theme; the opacity is adjustable.
Interior: main salon / dining salon & pilot house
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The mid-deck Media Room (15 on layout) is an informal area for the Owner, his family, and friends, to relax on an oversized sofa to watch a movie, television, or even read. This space was inspired by Toronto’s King Street East Design Village. This neighbourhood is known for its eclectic architecture of 18th century Victorian commercial facades mixed with contemporary rebuilds such as art galleries, bistros, pubs and modern European design stores. The Media Room utilizes much of this eclecticism. For example, the media unit uses interlinking ring patterns in its glass panes, taking from brick patterns of a historical theatre. In addition, traditional tongue-and-groove wainscoting from historic storefronts mix harmoniously with stainless steel inserts and glass shelving in this unit. The appropriation of leaded glass panes from factory loft structures was incorporated as glass divides in this space as well as on translucent screens for the mid level windows. Finally a vibrant tile texture from this district was inspiration for a fabric print on the couch and arm chairs.
INTERIOR: Media Room
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The Master Stateroom (12, 13 & 14 on Layout) is a pure reflection of renowned Canadian Architect A.J. (“Jack”) Diamond’s design of the Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts. Famous for its expansive glass facade, Canadian-maple interior, dramatic slate stone and free-floating levels, this structure is one of Toronto’s greatest architectural gems. The Master Stateroom affords an unobstructed vista across the 32 foot beam of the yacht, with large ocular windows to either side. On one side, a semi-circular settee nestles into the window where one can read and enjoy the changing views. The opposing window is in the shower/steam bath and can be made opaque at the push of a button. A centre divide separates the bedroom from the spa bath comprising a step-in tub with waterfall feature, and is crested in green grass. Dark slate work inspired by the opera houses exterior is used in this partition as well as around the vanity area. Warm Canadian maple inspired by Jack Diamond’s creation, offers dramatic contrast to the slate, and is used in the undulated panel wall (inspired by the theatre interior), the horizontal bands around both ocular windows (inspired by maple-banded atrium), as well as many other accents. A separate water closet offers privacy from the open concept retreat. Also, if the owner desires a more intimate feel, he may at the push of another button, draw a fabric divide which descends from the ceiling directly around his bed.
inTERIOR: Master Stateroom
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The Owner is a progressive and responsible man, much like the citizens of Toronto, and so it is important that his yacht be as ‘green’ as possible to reduce his overall ecological footprint. For the construction of TDOT 140, all plating of the hull and superstructure will utilize recycled metals and metal composites (when possible). All wood onboard the vessel would be reclaimed through Urban Tree Salvage, an organization in Toronto that recycles wood from urban trees that have fallen down due to insect infestation, urban development, old age, or storm damage. With the decline of natural teak, the expansive deck surfaces would be developed with a water resistant derivative of recycled wood product. Grey water onboard the yacht will be recycled for additional utility purposes that do not require full sterilization.
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could be impregnated into large portions of the vessels surface to capture passive solar energy to be stored and used.
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TDOT 140 will feature a large amount of living greenery onboard (much like a living wall), that will help to regulate temperature and enrich the air quality. These plants will be watered by an automated system which reuses grey water from the vessels plumbing.
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With so much wind available on the open sea, the yacht will make use of a large telescoping vertical- axis windmill which may be erected at the pulpit of the bow while docked or at anchor to generate a substantial amount of the electricity used on board.
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For performance sake, the vessel with be equipped with a pair of Rolls Royce Kamewa water jets featuring mixed flow- type pumps that have 90 - percent efficiency rating and if feasible would operate on biofuel.
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Conclusion The TDOT 140 is an extension of its owner, who attributes his great success to the city that inspired him and shaped him. Through the realization and development of this yacht, Kevin will comfortable be able to travel the world while bringing aspects of his home city with him.
Sean Bekeschus Masters of Yacht Design 2010 - 2011 IED - Venice