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Awards season is almost upon us at design et al and with it the excitement of the summer ahead. In 2103, The International Design & Architecture Awards grew at an unprecedented rate, meaning that for 2014 we had to divide categories and create an Awards specifically for International Hotels & Property. So, with voting opening midMay and remaining open until 13 June, this is your chance to take a peek into some of the world’s most glamorous and inspiring hotel design schemes and, more than that, actually have your say - decide who you would like to win a category and cast your vote.

From this point we will move to The International Design & Architecture Awards – certainly one of the most significant events in the design calendar these days. Although applications do not open officially until July, categories

were closing as early as January this year, simply due to the volume of applications and level of applicant.

This is truly the most exciting Awards I have been involved in; the size and scope of the event today and its rapid growth have been incredible. The work of the designers and architects remains, once again, inspirational. I am looking forward to sharing the projects with you throughout the remainder of 2014 and into 2015, but again the winners remain totally in your hands. Voting opens in August 2014, we will of course let you know more details closer to the time.

So, talking of inspirational projects, this month we have selected schemes that look at and symbolise design at its best from a range of perspectives from the traditional manor house, to a classic London townhouse, a more contemporary apartment and the technological splendour of the home cinema.

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Shortlisting Luxury Categories: Senosiain Architects, Amoeba House Senosiain Architects have been shortlisted for the ID&A Awards 2014, with their project Amoeba House entering the Architectural Glasshouse over £150,000 category.

Overall, this is a prime example of the new era of an Organic House with a great view to a golf course.

The project is located within a private dwelling complex, with a golf course, surrounded by the lush vegetation of the area and located at just 120 kilometres away from the city of San Paulo. The land is privileged, since it faces to the fairway and has the ideal orientation to the north.

Moreover, a requirement of this site is that all buildings should be located as ‘islands’ at the centre of a chosen piece of land and there are no fences allowed in their adjacencies. www.arquitecturaorganica.com 14 Design Et Al

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Staffan Tollgard Design Group are shortlisted for the ID&A Awards 2014 Staffan Tollgard Design Group have been shortlisted for the Residential £1 – £2.5 Million (Project Value) Award in the International Design & Architecture Awards 2014.

The project is a dramatic modernisation of a handsome family home, together with David Gibson Architects, has resulted in open-plan and intersecting living spaces that hinge on the striking sculptural staircase.

Repeated architectural and decorative refrains of glass, natural and stained wood, large format ceramics, together with contemporary lighting features create a bold and inviting home. With a young family (with twins on the way), the clients wanted the interiors to reflect their fun family life and their love of design.

“We were engaged to provide a full interior design specification for this renovation of an existing family home. We began work a year ago with the project in fully-fledged construction: a challenging time-line for all parties concerned. With the architectural design of the house under control with David Gibson Architects, the clients wanted a full

interior design specification comprising materials, finishes, bathrooms, lighting, joinery and all furniture and soft finishings” explains Staffan Tollgard, Design Director, Staffan Tollgard Design Group.

The clients wanted to make the most of the space that the new house would afford them: a huge open plan living area would be used for entertaining and movie nights with the kids; a family kitchen would see regular gatherings of 10 and more. The dining room needed to seat as many as possible and be linked with the living room beyond.

Taking inspiration from the architect’s creation of double-height spaces in the entrance area the designers created a lighting design with Moooi’s Raimond pendants taking centre stage. Visible from the first and ground floors they are functional, modern sculptures: sleek and minimal, adding to the ‘red thread’ of linear geometry that runs through the house.

The bespoke joinery was one of the most successful aspects of the project. Inspired by the clean geometry of the staircase we designed joinery for every room in the property, including the dining room, the client’s favourite room. www.tollgard.co.uk

Seqoya are shortlisted for the Residential £2.5 – £5 Million Plus (Project Value) Award London based Seqoya have been shortlisted for the Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Plus (Project Value) Award in the International Design & Architecture Awards 2014.

Hyperion is a luxury duplex penthouse totaling 3,400 sqft on the roof of an existing building in St John’s Wood. Hyperion’s design was built on the principle that nothing within the penthouse should ultimately detract from the breathtaking views and the warm luxurious interiors should work to create a relaxing home that’s a joy to live in. To enhance the open & liberating penthouse feeling we maximised the amount of glazing used. Utilising floor to ceiling glazing enhanced this feeling and also emphasised the great 2.9m ceiling heights.

We wanted the core of the apartment to be stunning, warm, spacious and light. The double storey ebony Macassar and bevelled mirror wall cladding produced a dramatic effect around the perla beige marble-clad elliptical staircase. Ebony Macassar wall cladding was carried through to the drawing room and a dark grey stained sycamore used for the joinery in the dining room. www.seqoya.co.uk

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Casa Forma are shortlisted for the Residential £5 Million Plus (Project Value) Award in the International Design & Architecture Awards 2014 Casa Forma was appointed to redevelop the prestigious Berkshire Billingbear Park complex included renovating and designing the polo players’ accommodation, stables for fifty horses and converting an old Elizabethan house into the Club Manor.

The project, from the beginning was very exciting and challenging since Casa Forma had to refurbish the whole complex including polo players’ accommodation, stables for 50 horses, the old Elizabethan house to be converted into the club house which would be integrated to a new building to accommodate the administration department. www.casaforma.co.uk

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Further Shortlist Success for Foster Lomas in The ID&A 2014 City Space Award design et al are delighted to announce the further shortlist success for Foster Lomas in the City Space Award with the Riverside Penthouse in London.

This newly refurbished penthouse is situated on London’s South Bank and boasts panoramic views over the river.

The design of this magnificent penthouse

drew inspiration from the client’s travels to the South of France and Morocco and his love of the Art Deco period. These memories and interests helped Foster Lomas to develop a concept for the whole apartment. These influences manifest themselves as subtle echoes throughout the entire apartment. The existing riverside penthouse suffered from a maze of corridors, poor daylight penetration and inefficient use of the available space. By re-planning and completely removing the corridor spaces this has maximised the usable space within the apartment. The

curved geometry of the building has also been embraced to create a harmonious series of flowing spaces.

A key feature of the project is the dramatic hanging pod that replaces the original mezzanine. The design of the pod was inspired by 1930’s motorboats, their finely crafted woodwork and flowing elegant forms.

This private relaxation space is suspended on just 12 brass tension cables. From the pod you can sit back an enjoy the elevated riverside view towards Chelsea. www.fosterlomas.com Design Et Al 17

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Individual Glamour Duplex Apartmenr, Hyde Park, London by Intarya

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This London Duplex Show apartment is situated at The Lancasters with unrivaled views across London’s famous Hyde Park.

The world-renowned design studio, Intarya exclusively styled the luxury interior, with a wide appeal for future sale. The property was a short listed project for Intarya at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2013.

“ The contemporary influences outweigh the traditional touches to give a fresh, unfussy look with personality and glamour, the perfect balance of old and new. ”

London-based Intarya has been at the forefront of the design industry since 1994, creating spectacular and acclaimed interiors for some of the most discerning and design-aware clients. As an international company, their projects have received high critical acclaim, with projects including town houses, chalets, period buildings and superyachts. Every detail is researched, considered, tailor-made and handcrafted, unlocking the potential and adding value.

With a versatile approach, Intarya stresses the need to understand clients to deliver maximum satisfaction. Managing Director, Daniel Kostiuc added: “We are known for truly understanding our clients’ needs, helping them create homes that are beautiful, practical and can be enjoyed for many years. This means that we have a very versatile aesthetic, and are just as comfortable designing a listed house as an uber-cool penthouse. The common thread in all of our designs is our focus on creating sophisticated, timeless interiors with quality as the watchword.”

The brief for Intarya was to create a design aesthetic which was sympathetic to the period of the property without succumbing entirely to its Georgian roots, to introduce contemporary, clean lines and statement pieces of art and furniture.

It was of utmost important to maximise distinctive architectural details such as the impressive double height ceiling of the Reception Room. With floor to ceiling joinery either side of the fireplace distinctive architectural elements are resurrected.

The use of grey stained sycamore in a high gloss finish was chosen specifically to work with the antique mirroring and it adds an important feeling of contemporary glamour.

The Duplex features bespoke furniture pieces and accessories from Birgit Israel as well as a large canvas in the Reception by British artist, Jessica Zoob. The upholstered bedstead in the Master Bedroom is from Collection Pierre and Beaumont & Fletcher supplied the room’s statement gilt mirrors.

A sculptural vine leaf wall light in the dining area is a beautiful feature that provides the main focus of the room. In a mixture of white and gold metal, its intricate leaves organically grow up the mirrored walling and across the ceiling to create an intimate and romantic area for entertaining. Comfortable curved back chairs in leather with nickel leg

cap details complete the look and perfectly complement the contemporary sculptural brass pedestal of the dining table.

Daniel Kostiuc believes the combination of classical and modern themes, as prominently featured in the Master Bedroom, allows the design to work so well. He added: “The interplay of the contemporary and the traditional is a theme that flows through the apartment and it is their subtle balance that makes the design work so well. This is best showcased in the Master Bedroom. On a peaceful backdrop of soft green linen walls, the clean lines of the lacquered and mirrored bedside tables contrast with statement over scaled Rococo mirrors hung above, making their presence truly stand out. Similarly, the sleek bed is tightly upholstered in a crisp ivory fabric, in keeping with the modern dressing table, both of which contrast with a traditional deep buttoned and daintily carved demi-lune stool at the foot of the bed.”

Classical themes were an important aspect of this London Duplex, however throughout the apartment an eclectic look was achieved.

The contemporary influences outweigh the traditional touches to give a fresh, unfussy look with personality and glamour, the perfect balance of old and new.

The International Design & Architecture Awards are an important event for Daniel Kostiuc, stating: “It is important to recognise and reward excellent standards within our industry. It is a great honour to be nominated by an International and well acclaimed awards body.”

Speaking about his own inspirations and design style Kostiuc said: I am really inspired by fashion, art and travel. Having a very international portfolio of clients also means that I am exposed to many cultures, their various customs and requirements. This is really inspiring to me, and definitely has an impact on my designs.

Intarya are currently working on apartments in Belgravia and Knightsbridge as well as a townhouse by Hyde Park. The Londonbased company have a prosperous year lined up for 2014 with the release of a new furniture line and expanding their markets in South America, noticeably Brazil. Kostiuc added: “We have a number of projects that I am extremely excited about that will be completed in 2014. Our up-coming furniture line, due for release at the end of the year, is also very exciting and a huge step for Intarya. Another very exciting prospect is our branching out into the South American market through our presence in Brazil.”

As for design trends in 2014 and beyond, Intarya are predicting the return of bold patterns and colours as well as strong character in design.

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The Past Has Found A Future Grade 1-listed Manor House, Oxfordshire, England by Janine Stone

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The refurbishment of this Grade1-listed Manor House in Oxfordshire was completed in the summer of 2012 and was carried out

by London-based interior designer, Janine Stone. The property has been sympathetically restored throughout with several state of the art additions to the existing home, blending seamlessly into the overall scheme.

Originally owned by New College Oxford, this 12th Century Manor House had been extended through the centuries up to the1930’s. The Manor House gained superb recognition when it was announced as a short listed project at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2013 in the Residential £5 million Plus category.

“ The project flows elegantly marrying the historic parts of the house with the contemporary elements. ”

Founded in 1987, Janine Stone has created distinctive homes around the world and employs over 40 full-time professionals across architecture, interior design, build & construction management. Janine Stone has a trademark design philosophy, mixing modern with classic for a truly exquisite effect: “Elegantly crafted spaces in which to relax and live comfortably. The combination of contemporary and classic styles working in harmony to deliver an exciting and engaging aesthetic. I relish being able to transform the ordinary into something quite beautiful. Visualising the space and then imagining how it can be realised, achieving this is both satisfying and rewarding.”

The brief for this stunning property was to create a new design to reinvigorate and transform the main family home whilst accommodating the very special elements of the property including a13th Century undercroft and magnificent dining hall.

The scope of the project was comprehensive and involved the entire property including the outbuildings.

The design has an excellent balance of retaining the historic heritage whilst incorporating cutting edge technologies.

With contemporary these elements, it is still sympathetic to the original home, which blends into the fabric of this elegant country house. The contemporary classic decorative treatments given to the master suite, drawing room and bathrooms allows it to be interpreted in their individual historic attributes in a thoroughly modern way.

This Oxfordshire Manor House has an elegant symphony of design and build, working in harmony to deliver an exquisite restoration of a beautiful honey stone manor house set within a bucolic landscape. The project flows elegantly marrying the historic parts of the house with the contemporary elements and significantly improves the use of the space whilst respecting the history of the house. This was achieved by working closely with the local authority’s lead conservation officer and English Heritage to ensure a smooth transition throughout the duration of the project. Janine Stone has been able to recreate and restore this home into a sophisticated property, which is fit for the 21st Century and will endure for the future.

Preferring a classical approach to design, Janine Stone also states that listening to clients is key for a timeless design: “I have a preferred style which I call contemporary classic; it’s all about living well and living comfortably in some style. But I passionately believe it is key to listen to your client and really understand how they want to live the space. Their reception to your design is paramount and successful projects make the experience so enjoyable and rewarding.”

Speaking about places of inspiration for outstanding design she said: “Marrakech and Tangier for their sheer exuberance of colour and intricately designed and patterned ceramics, mosaics and tiles. Paris and London for some of the very best period furniture and key decorative pieces. Rome and Florence for their cultural riches and extraordinary architecture.” Janine stone is also fascinated by the creative history of 16th Century Florence, The Renaissance, The Medici and the world famous legacy of Michelangelo. Stone also lists the Art Deco period as one of the most creative times in modern history: “The 1920’s – 1930’s Art Deco period was an elegant era combining style, sophistication and craftsmanship with a dash of fun and verve.”

The design philosophy of Janine Stone is clearly evident in this Grade I listed Manor House, combining elegant classic with state of the art technology. As a strong contender at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2013, the design industry is eagerly anticipating future projects by Janine Stone.

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Home Cinema Technology This year’s International Design & Architecture Awards will feature a broad range of home cinemas; here we take a closer look at 2 of them.

The Wave Cinema by The Big Picture Having designed and implemented a number of reference level cinemas we wanted to take this installation to a whole new level looking at dozens of small improvements that would add up to a huge difference overall. Wherever possible there were to be no compromises.

Everything was drawn up in detail to avoid mistakes by any trades involved.

The Big Picture were presented with the shell of the room with raised seating platform and rack alcove along with air-con system.

We proposed a fully discrete speaker system utilising acoustically translucent screen and stretched-fabric walls. This was to be designed around family of three, with room for friends to join occasionally.

The client was new to home cinema. He was undertaking a large, new build, ‘home for life’ project and as such was kitting it out with all 21st century mod-cons. He had been greatly impressed by The Big Picture’s passion for perfection especially in cinema design and as such gave us Carte-Blanche, putting everything in our hands with this

cinema design. He admitted to having struggled to think of a scheme for décor, though expressed a preference to having the very impressive kit on show. Although initial suggested budget was close to £50,000; a little down the line regarding sound, vision and 3D he expressed a desire to get exactly what he had seen and heard during our demonstrations.

A key aspect to this project is its staggering performance, with faultless sound reproduction due to the detailed yet hidden technicalities.

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Every aspect of the design is there to enhance video and sound performance and yet the room is simple and elegant – an incredibly relaxing, cosseting and enjoyable environment to be in.

Incredible detailed and pain-staking technical design went into the project that makes it stand head and shoulders above most high end cinema design. www.getthebigpicture.co.uk

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EMEA Showroom by Crestron International This home cinema demonstrates how a Crestron system can be seamlessly integrated in a home, office, hotel or any living environment. The emphasis is on luxury and the creation of a calm, welcoming and beautiful space which allows you to not only enjoy the surroundings created by Louise Bradley but to see the full range of Crestron products working at their best.

With its impressive integration capabilities, the Crestron system is capable of managing content from multiple platforms, providing the user with one, simple to use and intuitive interface. Total integration is possible and the showroom demonstrates control of Blu-ray® and DVD Players, Movies on Demand, PlayStation®, X-box, Sky TV®, iOS and Android® devices – if it has a chip in it, Crestron can control it.

The stylish media unit has been designed for the showroom, using a striking combination of timber with bronze recesses. Technology does not visually overpower you in this room at all, as equipment is cleverly hidden away – at the touch of the wireless Crestron control panel discreetly placed on the stunning coffee table, the media unit’s doors open to reveal the flat screen TV nestling inside.

The hidden gems of this stunning home cinema are the projector and 110” screen that drop down smoothly and quietly from the ceiling – with a variety of pre-set and customisable lighting scenes, the room transforms from a cosy sitting room to a surround-sound home cinema at the touch of a button. Crestron’s lighting control system provides a variety of different ambiences – whatever the chosen luminaire. Look up and you will see elegant coffer lighting, subtly illuminating the space and creating a feature of the ceiling itself. Featuring luminaires and control from Crestron’s Green Light® portfolio of lighting solutions, the lighting throughout the Showroom create great visual effects, are easy to operate and through good energy management run as energy efficiently as possible.

Although a sleek Crestron panel is always on hand as a fixed controller for the home cinema, Crestron’s intuitive free mobile app also allows you to take control of all the technology and systems in the room.

You can monitor and control lights, media, climate, security and more through a mobile broadband or Wi-Fi® connection – all with the touch of a button.

Audio is provided to the various zones within the showroom thanks to the SonnexTM Multiroom Audio System. The discreet speakers from Crestron’s AspireTM and EssenceTM range, strike the perfect balance; delivering pristine, impactful sound quality with minimal impact on the décor, thanks to paintable zero-bezel grilles. www.crestron.eu

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Canary Wharf London, UK

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Five-time winners at the International Design & Architecture Awards, London-based International practice, Casa Forma, pride themselves on tailoring each of their designs to suit each client’s personal taste. The team develop a fully bespoke design strategy which defines the overall look and feel of the space and make sure that the layout works for the client’s lifestyle and maximizes the functionality of the space.

“Casa Forma as a company doesn’t have a particular design style or formula”, comments Faiza Seth, Casa Forma’s Founder and CEO. “We focus our designs to suit the needs of each of our clients. Therefore, we offer truly bespoke design tailored to our clients’ lifestyle, personal style, and preferences.”

“ The use of subdued lighting creates a relaxing ambiance.

The result is a room that seems to shine in its own light, becoming an icon of studied refinement. ”

The Casa Forma team has a range of skills including interior design, architecture, interior architecture, and furniture design.

They take the time to understand the life that fills our environment – what matters to you, your family, their routines – then they shape structures and introduce design details that make living easier, and more enjoyable.

Underpinning the decorative aspects of interior design is their expert understanding of the structure of your property.

At the International Design & Architecture Awards 2013, Casa Forma’s ‘Canary Wharf’ project reached the shortlist for the ‘Bathroom’ Award. This incredibly glamorous powder room can be found in London’s exclusive Pan Peninsula Residences.

Canary Wharf’s interior design scheme demonstrates Casa Forma’s versatility when designing a space to a client’s brief.

The project blurs traditional boundaries between living and entertainment spaces. A key part of the entire residence, the Powder Room fuses new technology with natural materials. Manipulated stone slabs with routed indentations have been individually gilded and lit to create a fantastic pattern.

The finished space portrays a unique yet sophisticated look.

Considering the unusual brief from the client, Casa Forma’s characteristically creative design scheme is a treat for all the

senses. The epitome of both luxury and fun was created, making this apartment a stunning space for entertaining. A strong bold palette was introduced into this private space, using dark colours to create a dramatic club style mood, whilst still having a simplicity to retain sophistication and elegance.

Working closely with one of the team’s highly specialised wall-finishes suppliers, bespoke marble cladding covers the walls to set off the piano finish vanity unit. This luxury finish adds richness and texture to give character to the space.

The chromatic combination is quite impressive: the Pierre Bleue marble, with its typical dark blue-grey colour, creates a strong contrast with the golden pattern and accessories. Each of the circular indentations on the stone was individually gilded with some being back-lit, which works with the mirrors reflecting the fantastic pattern.

In Casa Forma’s view, light is an important design element. The use of subdued lighting creates a relaxing ambiance. The result is a room that seems to shine in its own light, becoming an icon of studied refinement.

The spectacular golden basin and taps complete the scheme with the attention to detail and quality of materials which makes this project yet another fine example of carefully considered and uncompromising luxurious interior design by Casa Forma: “Luxury designed in England”.

Casa Forma takes an intelligent and considerate approach to design that results in a well-resolved balance between style and usability. The design firm manages and coordinates all professional teams and suppliers who are responsible for the execution of their projects. By managing their projects through all phases, Casa Forma ensures impeccable and timely delivery of their designs.The beauty of their exceptional designs is that the team maximise both functionality and aesthetics. Looking ahead, Faiza names five key themes to consider when approaching design in the coming years: “Budget, improving functionality, practicality, quality, and sustainability.”

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Steelman Partners Shortlisted for the Hotel Design Award – Asia-Pacific

Shortlisted: 1.61 London in the £5 Million+ (Property Value) Award

to incorporate and enhance these areas by returning to what made these pieces wonderful in their time and interpreting them in a modern way.

design et al are delighted to announce that 1.61 London have been shortlisted in the ID&A £5Million+ (Property Value) award.

One such example was the main reception room wall. This was designed to have back lit onyx vertical sections, sitting either side of a triplet of antique mirrors, with works of art hanging from them. This area acted as the perfect juxtaposition between ancient pieces of art, beautiful in their own right, and modern design. Thus bridging two worlds with two time differences and forging them together in this new modern, harmonised design fusion.

1.61 London, encompasses what it does in its very name and insigne. It stands for creating perfect aesthetic beauty in interior design across some of the best spaces in London. This is achieved through meticulous care and detail, making design not just an art, but also a science. The design brief was to turn what used to be an ordinary, modern, corner house on a quiet mews, to a beautifully designed, and detailed home that was moulded on their company’s notion. Each area was thought through and perfected individually, so that when each section was put together, it not only resonated in its own beauty, but created, as a whole, a harmonious, flowing design throughout. Added into this was the client’s passion for collecting antiques, art, wine and sculpture. The design needed

The theme formed allowed the designers to incorporate all these beautiful existing pieces with the design ebbing and flowing with impact and resonance where needed.

This gave the client’s collection items a perfect platform to sing from where needed, but where lacking, the design to step up and influence the aesthetics. www.161london.com

design et al are pleased to announce shortlist success for Steelman Partners in the International Hotel & Property Awards 2014. Solaire Resort and Casino will compete for the Hotel Design Award – Asia-Pacific.

The Philippine’s premier integrated destination casino resort, Solaire exceeds expectations and provides guests with truly world-class style, luxury and comfort.

Hotel guests are quick to note that this is how a billion-dollar property should look and feel. Towering foliage greets patrons at the lobby’s entrance and ushers guests toward Czech-crafted lightscapes that make crystal seem lighter than air. Italian marble halls mark the journey toward the reception area, while a series of Matthew James high-gloss abstracts provide a tasteful diversion for the quick check-in process. www.steelmanpartners.com

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Shortlisted: Neoklasika with a Moroccan Inspired Home Neoklasika have been shortlisted for the Living Space – Europe Award in the International Design & Architecture Awards 2014.

Neoklasika design team has created a holiday apartment in the popular Baltic resort city, Jurmala for a family from Moscow.

The design brief for the apartment was to create a Moroccan inspired environment that would be filled with a carefree relaxing ambiance. The 152m2 apartment situated on the top floor of the newly built development is supplemented with a 176m2 roof terrace. Comfortable sitting areas, flowing soft draperies and cushions in vivid colours dominate in the interior to create a refined interior. The colour palette of the apartment was inspired by the sand of

the seashore and complemented by red and brown nuances.

Outstanding variety of decorative painting techniques for the walls required a masterful and time consuming work by the artists. The interior is enhanced by Arabic ornaments on the walls and a vibrant stained glass window in the living room. The ambient lighting, deluxe fabrics and natural materials create a cosy oasis. It invites to enjoy a laid-back holiday atmosphere with family and friends after the intensity of the everyday life in one of the world’s megalopolis.

Designing the apartment with a reference to Moroccan theme lies in the owners’ passion for Marrakesh that started after visiting this city. The interior was designed to create a harmony between the elements of Moroccan culture and regional colour palettes and design principles. www.neoklasika.lv

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Further Shortlist Success for Jean-Marc Eynaud Architects in the IH&P Awards 2014 Jean-Marc Eynaud Architects have achieved further shortlist success in the International Hotel & Property Awards 2014. The Prince Maurice Hotel in Mauritius has been shortlisted for the ‘Hotel 50-200 rooms’ Award.

Exclusive 5 star resort hotel blending in a unique tropical setting with large beach frontages and inner mangrove lagoons.

The hotel had to be laid out to make maximum use of the unique features of a

site with large beach frontages and inner lagoons with protected mangroves. The main building had to be designed with a very strong visual axis to give a prestigious look to the whole set up. The design of the entrance creates a strong sense of arrival to the guests. The long walk from the drop off to the main Hall with spectacular view over the infinity pool and onto the sea flanked by reflecting pools creates a unique atmosphere. The main Hall, Restaurant and Bars are laid out in a U shape around the main pool. The extensive use of water features and natural materials such as stone, timber, granite & thatch give the building a strong tropical atmosphere well adapted to Mauritius.

The accommodation consists of 76 Junior Suites, 12 villas and a Princely Suite.

Some of the suites are built on stilts on the lagoon around the protected mangroves while others on the beach front. The villas have been designed with their own private pool & outside bath tub. The princely suite consists of 2 junior suites and one senior suite villa with a central courtyard, outside Living Room and 2 swimming pools. A ‘Spa’ is designed around a central courtyard with spacious treatment rooms with their own private courtyards. The facilities also include a gymnasium, squash court and sauna as well as a Kid’s Club. www.jmeynaudarchitects.com

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Global Property Design Awards 2015

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Depth And Character Belgravia Townhouse by Lawson Robb

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With some of the wealthiest districts in the world, central London is a highly exclusive place to live. Located in the exclusive area of Belgravia in the Royal Borough of Chelsea & Kensington, this property is interior design at its finest. Styled exclusively by Lawson Robb, this was the second project for this client, which they wanted to create as a principle home. As a shortlisted project at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2013, Lawson Robb have received international recognition for this beautiful central London house.

“ The design is elegant, timeless and detailed and reflects the requirements of modern day living. ”

Lawson Robb specialise in the creation and production of unique and timeless design solutions for the high-end residential market.

Established in 2003, the London-based company provide a comprehensive design service with the ability to offer solutions for all elements of the design process, delivered to an exceptional standard. With both inhouse architecture and interior design capabilities, this allows for an understanding of any project no matter what stage of design development. Lawson Robb tailors to the specific lifestyle requirements of each client or developer’s target market. Creative Director & Co-Owner, Alix Lawson says most clients are just seeking a home, something that is beautiful, practical and enduring: “Design should have longevity and not just follow trends. We like to mix classical, interesting and antique pieces with more contemporary pieces to create interiors that are timeless.”

For this Belgravia property the client requested a natural palette, with a sharp focus on comfort and living spaces suited both to quiet evenings and formal entertainment. A radical design approach created a “wellness” space with sauna, steam and gym on the top floor.

Alix Lawson believes the company’s ability to understand client’s needs allows the design of this property to work so well: “The design is light and uncluttered with attention to detail. As a company we work closely with the ultra high net worth market so we have an in-depth understanding of their aspirations, cultures, lifestyle and level of detail and quality expected. The design is elegant, timeless and detailed and reflects the requirements of modern day living. The design works in harmony with the existing architecture of the building.”

The client loves the classic modern style and mixing interesting finishes and fabrics created a perfect balance. With a true admiration for chocolates creams, tobacco, taupe, the interior design needed to compliment his artwork. As a new build property, it features a classical exterior

and stands as though it has been there for more than 200 years. The existing interior is contemporary and features a classic and modern design that works sympathetically with the existing finishes and layouts.

On the third floor two bedrooms and a bathroom were transformed into a wellness/ spa area with a crisp modern and minimalist approach. Steam room, sauna and shower are enclosed and separated with glazed panels and positioned against a hand chiseled stone feature wall. A WC is concealed behind a mirror wall to create space and light. The space is complimented with techno gym equipment and a comfortable day bed. The sliding/folding doors provide a seamless transition to the external terrace, which includes a fireplace.

This exclusive property in Belgravia provides an insight into the innovative styling of the Lawson Robb trademark. The design adheres to the personal tastes of the client and is a perfect representation of a property with a classical and modern aura.

Alix Lawson stressed the significance of International Design & Architecture Awards saying that the event provides recognition from the industry as well as clients: “The International Design & Architecture Awards give credibility, not just within your industry, but also with clients. It is a huge source of pride, knowing that peers within your own industry feel your work deserves praise and recognition. It is extremely important to be recognised by your peers for your contribution to the design industry.”

Speaking about her own philosophy and where her design inspiration comes from, Lawson believes in maximising space with clean lines and natural light – aspects clearly visible in the Belgravia project. She added: “Growing up in Australia really influenced how I view space and connect inside spaces with the outside. Understanding the aspect of properties and working with natural light is key to good design. The team at Lawson Robb are inspired by everything from lifestyle, travel, fashion, culture and nature and constantly keeping our eyes open. We have an international office and also draw on our diverse backgrounds for inspiration.”

Lawson Robb are currently working on several projects in the United Kingdom but more recently have been approached to instigate their design philosophy in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and the United States. Lawson added: “We are always up for a challenge and pushing the boundaries. It’s been an exciting 10 years and we are looking forward to the next chapter.”

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Kitchens

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MAIN IMAGE: Chalet Kitchen by LINLEY For this project, LINLEY were asked to provide a kitchen in a private client’s chalet in the Austrian Tyrol.

The client had worked with LINLEY in the past and knew that the company had recently diversified into Fitted Cabinetry incorporating Kitchens, Bedrooms, Media Rooms and Wine Rooms. Their brief was to fuse LINLEY’s quality cabinet-making with a contemporary kitchen design in order to complement the use of indigenous materials which characterise the interior of the chalet. Although a new-build, the exterior was designed to blend harmoniously with the surrounding architecture and landscape.

A key instruction from the client was to incorporate reclaimed Austrian Stone Hearted Spruce which is used as a defining accent in the rest of the chalet. Once selected, the timber was shipped back to the UK to the LINLEY workshop to the excitement of their cabinet makers who have never had to work with timber

quite this ‘characterful’. The natural peculiarities of the material required incredibly careful selection and preparation. In collaboration with the client, it was reworked into this unique design before sending it back to Austria to be installed on site where it was then oil-finished with the grain enhanced by a secret blanching agent that the local joiners shared with the LINLEY team.

Locally supplied granite floors and Mystic Grey satino finished granite worktops add a cool contrast to the timber whilst beaten copper splashbacks and glass and steel appliances brings razor-sharp, cool character to the space. Of-the-moment appliances are housed neatly within the units to allow for both elegant and sometimes robust entertaining. www.davidlinley.com

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Private Residence by Brayer Design The brief was to create a contemporary kitchen design that incorporates a dining area and separate relaxing area. The house is traditional with exposed wooden beams and lead light windows. The room doesn’t benefit from lots of natural light so it was important to keep the design as bright as possible.

There are 3 internal doors, a separate opening with a staircase, two windows and French doors leading to a courtyard that had to be incorporated whilst maintaining clean, unfussy lines. Any materials used within the design had to sit comfortably with the existing windows and architecture of the

house. The clients are a young family of six so it was important to create areas for cooking, eating and relaxing with many people moving around the space. The eating area is used every day by the whole family so it was important to make it comfortable, convivial and separate from the main cooking area. Because of small children, chairs were preferable to stools for the dining area. The key aspect of the project was the juxtaposition of a minimal design with clean lines that sits amongst a traditional house with lead lights windows. www.brayerdesign.co.uk

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SWEETNESS and LIGHTS DOLCE A modern interpretation of the classic chimney hood.

Smooth lines.

LED lights, new materials.

Harmony and performance DOLCE as beautiful as it is functional.

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Mosfilmovskaya St by Oleg Klodt The brief was to lay the apartment out into three areas including a large open-plan space (lounge, dining room, and kitchen). The designers were also asked to provide storage space and work these organically into the floor plan of a fairly small apartment. The owners wanted a calm and classic interior.

The most challenging aspect in creating the large open-plan space was laying out the kitchen. The design team had to combine the living room, dining

room and kitchen so that the overall resulting space didn’t seem clogged with interior items. They went for an overtly neutral approach for the kitchen – a simple white facade, without any handles, with the functional area of the kitchen tucked away in a kitchen island. All the technical features of the kitchen slot away – even the kitchen tap can fold out of sight, and the extractor hood is built into a stone portal. The stonework on the kitchen surround is made like an elegant panneau – the only decorative element in this part of the apartment. olegklodt.com/en

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RIGHT: Foscote Manor by Sims Hilditch Foscote Manor is a stunning Grade II Listed Jacobean Estate in Buckinghamshire, surrounded by idyllic parkland. The designers were tasked with taking a dark, austere property full of orange oak panelling, 80’s paint and wall finishes and an array of ugly interior features and transforming it into a light and airy, elegant country home. Up to the minute home technology, power showers, a beautiful new kitchen and plenty of room for the clients 8 children to play were all high on the list of priorities.

The house was in need of complete modernisation and the designers aim was to preserve the patina of the past, whilst seamlessly mixing in a modern aesthetic to create a more comfortable and elegant family home. As with all of their heritage projects Sims Hilditch wanted to celebrate the historic interior features of the property whilst carefully and respectfully updating the elements that were tired or outdated. www.simshilditch.com

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Anna Casa Interiors is the ultimate design destination for the most luxurious interiors brands from around the world. The culmination of the intuitive creative vision of owner and director Anna Dodonova, Anna Casa Interiors caters to London and Europe’s most discerning clientele, offering a wide range of stunning furniture, lighting and accessories alongside Anna’s personal interior design service to help you truly transform every room of your home.

Competing in the International Design & Architecture Awards 2013, Anna Casa Interiors’ Knightsbridge Apartment reached the shortlist for the Residential £5 million plus award. Commenting on the awards Anna remarks: “To me, any recognition of talent and passion surrounding design and architecture is very important. Admiring an individual’s skills and personal work is such a huge compliment and to even be nominated is such a wonderful honour”.

“ From sand touch wallpaper and glass beads to fine studded curtains, the different textures featured throughout the apartment give all the spaces depth and character. ”

The location and views were a big inspiration for the design of this London project. The aim was to make the most of the London view and create a harmonious, contemporary design that complemented this view. The inspiration was also based on Anna’s signature style of blending contemporary design with glamour. “I like to work with neutral schemes”, explains Anna, “the most important thing is not to overdo the design scheme – try to keep it simple.”

The apartment was designed for a family of four. The children are twins and live away from home. They wanted their rooms to be similar but at the same time have individual details to suit their personalities. Anna was faced with a brief of changing the interior layout whilst ensuring the apartment remained spacious. Anna changed the apartment layout by completely opening the entrance area and installing a walk in wardrobe and guest bathroom. There is now also an open-plan living and dining room space.

On entering the apartment, you are greeted by a practical, open and bright space leading to the living room area. Anna felt it was important to make the entrance feel as inviting as possible as it sets the tone for the rest of the house. The large mirror which is also a clock, is a great statement piece and it reflects light making the entrance area feel and look wider. The sand textured wall paper with the vertical lines in the entrance area, corridor and the living room create the illusion of higher walls and ceilings. The white shiny textured ceramic floor tiles were laid out in a diamond pattern as it also helps the room look bigger. The lights and lamps in the entrance highlight the furniture finishes and build the atmosphere.

Leading on from the entrance the living room is very bright with tons of natural light during the day and the city’s light flooding into the apartment in the evening. The sofas are located in the middle of the room and face the fireplace, making the space feel cosy

and intimate. You can get a view of the whole room with the library located to the left and dining room to the right of the living room area.

The cream leather sofas add to the light effect. The sofa design is practical and comfortable as the back can easily be adjusted for more back support. The coffee table has an onyx table top finish which matches the sofa shade. Anna worked with stone to add another level of texture to the room. For the window treatment, Anna didn’t want to overload with too much fabric so she used just enough curtain to give the room the cosy yet light feel it has.

The dining room is next to the kitchen and overlooks the whole living room. The glass dining table with matching dining chairs gives the space a clean and modern feel.

Anna adds: “The idea was not to block the space but make it look as easy and light as possible”.

The master bedroom is all about ultimate comfort and complete luxury. Anna’s vision was to make it a personal sanctuary whist ensuring that style wasn’t compromised. The lights give the room just the right amount of drama and mirrors widen the space. The soft textures and fabrics on the bed and carpet make the master bedroom warm and inviting.

Anna wanted to ensure that each bedroom was created with its own identity. Both the master bedroom and family bedroom have slick lines and similar dressing tables but the different wallpapers and bed linen in each room gives both spaces their own personality.

The luxurious and soft bed linen and curtains make the rooms effortlessly cosy. Anna keeps it simple with special touches and slick shiny chrome finishes throughout the apartment. A key aspect of the project is the way in which Anna made the space look so much bigger than it was before. With the clever use of lighting and mirrors, Anna has created the illusion of higher ceilings and larger rooms.

The design works well because it is timeless and should never look dated. Anna comments: “I like to design timeless schemes that people don’t tire of quickly. I also like to mix different styles that work together. I love working with cream and ivory shades, these are my favourite. You can then mix any colour in and the effect is always very bright in your house. Especially in London, when most of the time it is grey.”

The apartment is filled with a bright energy and a flow of light from room to room. The white and ivory colour palette is complemented by the use of accent colour accessories. Anna used shiny lacquered finishes on some of the surfaces and the best quality fabrics and leathers. From sand touch wallpaper and glass beads to fine studded curtains, the different textures featured throughout the apartment give all the spaces depth and character.

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For further information on The International Yacht and Aviation Awards, including how to apply for 2015, please visit: www.thedesignawards.co.uk

CLICK TO VIEW CORRECT WAY UP The International Yacht and Aviation Awards are organised by

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World View Submitted by: Priestmangoode Interior Designer: Priestmangoode Exterior Designer: Priestmangoode This project developed by Priestmangoode is a capsule designed to take passengers on balloon flights to the edge of space.

World View will carry eight people to the edge of space by means of a helium balloon. The capsule will spend between two and six hours at the intended altitude of 30 kilometres, before returning to Earth.

A once in a lifetime experience, passengers could observe the sunrise, the curvature of the Earth, the thin blue atmosphere and the blackness of space.

Large panoramic windows constructed from an array of small highpressure units will enable passengers to get the most out of this extraordinary journey. www.priestmangoode.com

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EXTERIOR DESIGN CONCEPT SHORTLIST

Designer: Gareth Davies

Submitted by: Happy Design Studio France

Submitted by: Technicon Design France

Aircraft Family Fleet for Brabus Private Aviation Exterior Designer: Didier Wolff, Happy Design Studio France The Aircraft Family Fleet for Brabus Aviation concept was developed with Brabus, the German luxury car manufacturer and Happy Design Studio France.

To ensure the Brabus spirit was embodied in the design inspiration was taken from the Brabus factory in Bottrop, Germany. Expensive materials such as yachting wood and carbon fibre provides a fresh and modern aura to the interior.

The red lines on the aircraft’s engines outline the iconic Brabus signature. Red is an essential colour for Brabus car design and all security markings onto the aircraft are also painted red, as were details along the fuselage giving the livery a high-tech design. www.happydesign.net

IXION Private Jet Concept

The IXION Private Jet developed by Technicon Design (France) provides a glimpse of the immediate future in private aviation.

The brief of the project was to challenge current thinking and propose something a little different but not just a fantasy. It has to be credible and relevant, yet provoke discussion.

The intriguing idea of removing the windows from the cabin is compensated by using existing or very near future flexible screen technology to display the exterior environment on the inside surfaces of the cabin via external cameras. This presents new possibilities for the exterior design, being free of windows allows for a svelte and elegant aesthetic treatment.

See a film of this concept here: https://vimeo.com/78458486

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Submitted by: Technicon Design France

Submitted by: Jet Aviation

IXION Private Jet Concept

Visionary Completion Centre: Jet Aviation Interior Designer: Jet Aviation Design Studio Designed by Switzerland-based Jet Aviation Design Studio, the Visionary interior concept for a Boeing 787 provides a very real glimpse a near future interior without promising unrealistic dreams.

Architecture is reduced to a minimum, removing all but the essential furniture elements. The brief was to visualise the most creative use of space, showing the changing use of private aircraft today.

Visionary is a very realistic creation providing a glimpse into the future of private aviation.

Designed to inspire customers with a futuristic cabin interior creation, this unique design approach illustrates the journey in creating a classic design concept. www.jetaviation.com

Design Director: Senior Designer: Visualization team:

Gareth Davies Nicolas Jousse.

Guillaume Juif, Anne Lefevre, Thomas Digiacomi.

The XION Private Jet concept, developed by Technicon Design (France) seeks to push the envelope in accepted thinking on what a private jet exterior and interior could look like in the immediate future.

The brief of the project was simple, to challenge current thinking, and propose something a little different but not just a fantasy. It has to be credible and relevant, yet provoke discussion.

The interior user experience is greatly enhanced by directly engaging the passengers with the environment outside, giving an unhindered panoramic view. Also the screens can display limitless possibilities of interior themes and atmospheres.

See a film of this concept here: https://vimeo.com/78458486

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Completion Centre: Jet Aviation Interior Designer: Jet Aviation Design Studio

Interior Designer: Nikki Gledhill

Submitted by: Jet Aviation

Submitted by: MBG International Design

Timeless

Pegasus

Pegasus is an Airbus 330 Private Stateroom Design with rejuvenating modern touches.

Developed by the Texas-based MBG International Design, Pegasus is styled with the business minded client in mind. This contemporary project with ombre lighting creates a space that is relaxing but is also a space to rejuvenate.

The ombre lighting is a flagship feature of the Pegasus project; lighting is such an important part of any space, creating atmospheres people want to be in.

With inspiration taken from history, this luxury interior for a private Boeing 787 is a contemporary, but not an ultra-modern concept.

Natural materials, especially wood, allow the cabin to come alive, framing key architectural elements, but being lightened by luxury fabrics and leather.

The aircraft features an open plan lounge, dining area, two guest suites and master bedroom, bathroom and dressing suite. Timeless has been designed for just 19 guests, to create a truly luxury private interior.

www.jetaviation.com

www.mbginternationaldesign.com

The concept is exceptionally harmonious, highlighting comfort in the air, in order to take the audience on an aviation interior design journey.

The lighting techniques and calming modern design features create a space that is inviting, fun and enjoyable. These important elements makes uniquely designed spaces captivating, inspiring and invigorating.

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Interior Designer: Michael “Skyboek” Reichenecker

Interior Designer: Svetlana Mojic Category: Private Aviation Interior Design Concept

Submitted by: Lufthansa Technik

Submitted by: VIP Completions Ltd

Long Range Traveller

Boeing 787-9 VIP

The Boeing 787-9 VIP concept is a unique and contemporary design designed by VIP Completions.

The Owner’s suit and main salon features Swarovski crystals in the ceiling, various linen and cushion colours providing an immediate and simple change creating the desired ambience for the Owner.

The design of the seat structure was developed in cooperation between Lufthansa Technik and PIERREJEAN DESIGN STUDIO This is a concept for a carbon fibre based lightweight interior with innovative lighting, panelling, wall structures and rapid decompression features.

There are four private multifunctional sleeping pods, which can be used for work or relaxation.

The latter third of the aircraft features a full width bedroom, private study with make-up area and large en-suite bathroom with shower.

Overall the private bedroom and en-suite are more than ample in size and complete the design concept.

The black and white colour scheme derives from the carbon fibre material itself. The designer used black as the signature colour for carbon fibre and grey hues for the carpet, leather coverings and other materials.

The salon captures the flow of water and provides an area removed of straight lines and immediately relaxing.

www.vipcompletions.com

As a lightweight multi-functional space, the concept will become a baseline for future investigation of these designs. www.lufthansatechnik.com

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INTERIOR DESIGN CONCEPT SHORTLIST

Interior Designer: Christopher Mbanefo (Chief Designer), Ascanio Malgarini, Anke Achenbach

The 747-8 Design Concept developed by Greenpoint Technologies achieves both a corporate and personal atmosphere that embraces the experience of business and private travel.

Submitted by: Yasava Solutions SA

Interior Designer: Annika Wicklund

ASTRAL™ Design Series - Monte Carlo 2 Bombardier Global 6000 Aircraft

Submitted by: Greenpoint Technologies

747-8 Interior Concept

The versatile interior works well as a family residence, in a business capacity or for leisure purposes. The design concept features a forward master suite with an open sitting salon and adjoining restroom. The main lounge presents a generous space for meetings or entertainment.

Each space is dedicated to the highest level of function, decorum, and collaborative exchange; from small to large open spaces, the use of technology is present in each room for privacy or entertainment. www.greenpnt.com

The ASTRAL™ Design Series (Monte Carlo 2) concept on a Bombardier Global 6000 changes the flight experience on ultra-long range corporate aircraft.

Subtle opulence is a key theme of the ASTRAL™ design. The concept features an exclusive fully flat electric aïana™ seat managed by the aï-zen™ remote control jewel. The VIP Day Lounge in the aft cabin converts into a luxury fully private bedroom with double bed.

Launched last year in Geneva at EBACE 2013, the program is in the implementation phase. The aïana seat is currently undergoing certification for both classic long-range corporate jets, including Boeing BBJs and Airbus ACJs. www.yasava.com

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The CIP Lounge based at Istanbul Ataturk Airport exclusively serves Turkish Airlines passengers.

Based at Hong Kong International Airport, The Bridge lounge was designed as a relaxing space for Cathay Pacific Airways passengers.

Interior Designer: Seyhan Ă–zemir, Sefer Caglar (Autoban) Exterior Designer: Autoban

Interior Designer: Foster and Partners Architect: Foster and Partners

Submitted by: Autoban

Submitted by: Cathay Pacific Airways Limited

Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge

Cathay Pacific – The Bridge

Reminiscent of a living room environment, it is a reassuring yet familiar space for passengers to settle in comfortably.

The new lounge features warm colours, timber flooring and luxurious carpet, with natural sunlight filtering through the floor to ceiling windows.

Black granite, oak slat walls, black tiles and oak timber create a warm environment. Burnished brass panels and aerofoil louvres, together with bronze walls accentuate the understated elegance in the dining and bar areas, while the use of Corian claddings adds a touch of modern simplicity.

The brief for Turkey-based Autoban was to offer Turkish hospitality at its highest in a relaxing and contemporary atmosphere.

Seventeen-foot high spherical pods divide the space into sections while maintaining open views. Each pod has a specific purpose such as library, restaurant, tea garden, screening room, kids playground, and they are organised in order of passenger priorities.

The lounge features a series of bubble-like portals creating a second shell within the existing shell of the airport. This substructure brings the airport to a human scale and adds warmth to the space. www.autoban.com.tr

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LOUNGE SHORTLIST

Alitalia “Dolcevita Lounge” (Leonardo da Vinci Airport) Submitted by: Robilant&Associati S.p.A. Interior Designer: Robilant&Associati Architect: Alitalia Technical Department The Dolcevita Lounge based at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport is designed for Alitalia passengers to relax and take advantage of the exclusive facilities.

With interior design from Robilant&Associati, the lounge showcases Italian excellence and features blue-chip Italian brands such as Illy, Eataly, B&B Italia, MDF Italia, Prandina, Gruppo Sintesi and FSC Professional Show S.p.A. The innovative feature of a flight simulator allows passengers to experience the surreal sensation of piloting an aircraft.

The Pilot Bar is the focal point of the refreshment and relaxation area, characterised by its use of original on-board instruments and its range of the top names in Italian wines and food.

Heydar Aliyev Airport Submitted by: Autoban Interior Designer: Seyhan Özemir, Sefer Caglar / Autoban Exterior Designer: ARUP The new terminal at Heydar Aliyev International Airport is a design concept based on breaking away from the typology of conventional airports.

The largest interior components are custom-made wooden cocoon units installed at social areas in an attempt to create different perceptions to break the monotony of the standard airport. Containing cafes, ticket kiosks and other amenities, cocoons create a sequence of spaces within the shell of the airport’s vast interior.

Characterised by a simple palette of natural materials (wood and natural stones) that are unlikely to be used at airports, the interior is highlighted by indirect soft and warm lighting. www.autoban.com.tr

www.robilant.it

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Seymourpowell have designed a concept economy seat for airline travel that has been inspired by different new materials and flexibility.

This long-haul economy seat designed by B/E Aerospace aims to add glamour, prestige and luxury to intercontinental economy travel.

Interior Designer: Jeremy White, Richard Seale

Designer: Jeff Hontz

Submitted by: Seymourpowell

Submitted by: B/E Aerospace

Morph

Seat Concept

Remodelled to bespoke standards, the design sets a benchmark for comfort, living space and customisation. The typical flat seat back has been re-sculpted with a wraparound headrest shroud evocative of mid-century lines. Panels and armrests are fitted with fibre optic lighting and the patent-pending design gently illuminates the aisle floor.

Adding an extra dimension to long-haul travel, key features include: business class inspired styling, cradle recline position, optimised knee space, fibre optic lighting, Italian leather and a branded decorative trim.

The concept named Morph has been designed to allow passengers choose the amount of space they pay for and to provide a better fit for more travellers.

Adapting to the changing needs of each individual passenger, Morph is still a standard product and serves as an innovative alternative to standard seating arrangements on commercial aircraft today.

Morph is a revolutionary product for travellers. By increasing comfort levels and adapting to people’s needs, it does not reduce the airlines capacity in any way.

www.beaerospace.com www.seymourpowell.com

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COMMERCIAL AVIATION CABIN INTERIOR SHORTLIST

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited have remodelled their existing award winning ‘First Class’ product and renamed it ‘First Class Refresh.’

Designed by PIERREJEAN Design Studio, the Emirates First Class Cabin is a state-of-the-art interior for Emirates A380, offering the very best in luxury and creativity, unparalleled in the market.

Interior Designer: Foster and Partners

Designer: PIERREJEAN Design Studio

Submitted by: Cathay Pacific Airways Limited

Submitted by PIERREJEAN Design Studio

Cathay Pacific - First Class Refresh

Emirates First Class Cabin

The overriding philosophy was to optimise passenger wellbeing, to replicate the sense of comfort experienced when entering a top end hotel and to tie in with modern needs by providing the best in technological facilities.

The brief from Emirates President, Tim Clark was to create something unique following the brand launch for the A340-500. PIERREJEAN Design Studio worked closely with the Airbus A380 design team to define the new concept, capitalising on mutual expertise and research opportunities that working together allowed.

The project features a brand new look and feel with improved features. Re-launched with a sophisticated and contemporary aura, the design matches that of our First Class lounge at Hong Kong International Airport.

With value-added features, it enhances the overall experience for their premium passengers. In particular the materials and colour palette have been developed to overcome regulatory constraints.

The refreshed First Class product offers the passenger a more harmonious experience throughout their journey – from ground to the air.

www.pierrejean-design.com www.cathaypacific.com

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MU2 Marquis Submitted by: JM Designs Interior Designer: James Murphy Completed by the US-based company, JM Designs, this unique and sporty interior was styled for an MU2 turbo prop aircraft.

The project, named MU2 Marquis was designed to surpass leading edge designs of today, embracing the limiting aspects of designing a small interior.

Inspired by German car manufacturer Audi, the seats and existing frames were used to create a unique look that matched the client’s desires.

This is an excellent example of taking an interior and converting it into a beautiful piece of art, all while utilising and taking advantage of the inert elements of the original aircraft. www.jmdesigns-create.com

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PRIVATE AVIATION DESIGN SHORTLIST

Completion Centre: Comlux America Interior Designer: Comlux Creatives Exterior Designer: Comlux Aviation Group

Exterior Designer: Didier Wolff Completion Centre: RUAG

Submitted by: Comlux Creatives

Submitted by: Happy Design Studio France

KCJ Project

Bombardier Global 5000

The aircraft is licensed to carry up to nineteen passengers and can sleep eleven passengers very comfortably. There are two private compartments where passengers can truly spread out, relax and unwind in this five star resort like atmosphere.

This project was a demanding challenge for Happy Design Studio France as there has never been a livery of this kind completed in such a short time frame.

With interior design from Comlux Creatives, it is one of the quietest Airbus Corporate Jets currently flying with cabin noise levels on average at 5dBSIL below the upper limit specified.

Consisting of five colours, each presents a fading effect from front to back. Only as a boarding passenger can the meticulous design be truly admired and appreciated as a piece of art.

As one of the finest ACJ319 on the private market today, this KCJ concept is the essence of luxury aviation.

Designed by the Strasbourg-based Happy Design Studio France, this unique aircraft livery design and paint supervision was undertaken on a Bombardier Global 5000.

The balance between the five colours and the perfect fading effect allows this impressive design to work incredibly well.

A home away from home concept – it is designed with an equal balance between business and leisure in mind.

www.happydesign.net www.comluxaviation.com

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Submitted by: Stephens Waring Yacht Design Length overall: 12.9m

Submitted by: BMT Asia Pacific Ltd & Henry Ward Design Length Overall: 18m

Rapture

Floating Lodge, Sea Suite Series

Designer: Interior Stylist: Exterior Stylist: Naval Architect: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer:

Richard D Colwill & Henry Ward Richard D Colwill & Henry Ward Richard D Colwill & Henry Ward BMT Nigel Gee Richard D Colwill & Henry Ward Richard D Colwill & Henry Ward

Floating Lodge is from the Sea-Suite Series of egg-shaped floating lodges, houseboats and beach cabins that marry eco-luxury with the spirit of yachting.

Designed by BMT Asia Pacific & Henry Ward Design, the concept offers a novel ‘water loving’ lifestyle concept, of which Floating Lodge provides an excellent example.

Floating Lodge also provides an elegant solution for land-based challenges. Given its flexible application, portability and fully customisable interiors, it can conveniently provide a number of coastal lifestyle options where onshore spaces and infrastructure are limited, expensive and/ or undesirable.

Designer: Stephens Waring Yacht Design Rapture is a fresh one-design from the drawing board of renowned American spirit of tradition design house, Stephens Waring Yacht Design.

The striking blend of modern and traditional seeks to provide the answer to a gentleman sailor looking for high performance.

Rapture has a subtle sheerline, daring reverse plumb stem and relatively broad beam with a chine hull form; this edginess produces a lively high-performance yacht that will plane off the breeze and impress with its upwind efficiency.

As a sporty and eye-catching modern classic, she will be built with a carbon fibre / e-glass composite. www.stephenswaring.com

This is truly a unique concept that carries with it the spirit of the luxury yachting. www.bmtasiapacific.com | www.henryward-design.com

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YACHT CONCEPT DESIGN UP TO 30M SHORTLIST

Submitted by: Gray Design Length Overall: 55ft

Submitted by: Stephens Waring Yacht Design Length overall: 13.5 metres

Empress Crest A55

Citronella

Designer: Stephens Waring Yacht Design Designed for cruising in style and comfortable picnicking, the Citronella concept redefines the balance between function and style for a traditional yacht.

Stephens Waring Design called for a simple and clean arrangement.

Offering a bit more heft and comfort than a day boat, its design stretches out a set of bullet-points in a spirited mission of speed, elegance and use-ability.

Features range from fully appointed galley and stand-alone shower stall to zoned air-conditioning and state-of-the-art electronics & engine controls.

The lightweight and highly efficient propulsion package allow for a top speed of over 32 knots and a nimble cruising speed of 28 knots. www.stephenswaring.com

Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Eduard Gray Eduard Gray NEDShip Group Eduard Gray Eduard Gray Eduard Gray

Empress Crest A55 is a functional 55ft yacht developed by Gray Design. The design brief was to create a futuristic looking yacht that would appeal to the new wave of interest in highly designed and distinctive looking yachts.

There is a harmony in all of the flowing lines throughout the yacht, from bow to stern and every line follows in the watery flow of the waves that it rests upon.

This yacht is part of a range of Empress Crest yachts starting from 35 feet reaching up to 115 feet and is designed to match the styling of the rest of the range. www.graydesign.se

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Sunbreak 37 Submitted by: Bello Yacht Design Length Overall: 37.2m Designer: Interior Stylist: Exterior Stylist: Interior designer: Exterior designer:

Felio Bello Felio Bello Felio Bello Felio Bello Felio Bello

The Sunbreak 37 aims to achieve a sport appearance and proposes a feasible futuristic look, through its profile and proportions, characterized by the use of aggressive lines.

Felio Bello of Bello Yacht Design aimed to reach a harmony between hull and superstructure through fluent shapes seeking a connection between each other. The unique mast has an aesthetic function as a contemplative shape addressed by the staircases, located amidships, passing through the three decks and ending in the mast, which is also the entrance to the sun deck.

Sunbreak 37 has an excellent balance of a sporting presence and pleasant proportions to admire. http://feliobello.com/

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Submitted by: Özgün Yacht Design Length Overall: 49m

Submitted by: Philippe Renaudeau, Weyves Design Studio (PJR Yacht) Length overall: 55m

Squalo Bianco

WCH 55

Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Philippe Renaudeau - Weyves design Philippe Renaudeau - Weyves design Philippe Renaudeau - Weyves design Philippe Renaudeau - Weyves design Philippe Renaudeau - Weyves design Philippe Renaudeau - Weyves design

The WCH 55 is a neo-classical yacht inspired by an art-deco style with a timeless theme.

Developed by the France-based PHR Yacht, the WCH 55 is designed with a homely atmosphere and will offer an exclusive yachting experience to potential Owners.

The idea for this project was to come back to the basics of design, respecting the essence of design and finding an adequacy between the shape & function. The entrances of water are fine, demonstrating a reasonable internal volume and moderate displacement. All these elements contribute to make the WCH 55 an original and perennially fashionable ship, while reducing the cost of operation.

Interior Designer: Selahattin Üldas Exterior Designer: Emrecan Özgün Naval Architect: Emrecan Özgün Squalo Bianco designed by Özgün Yacht Design is a 49-metre highspeed full aluminium Superyacht under 500 GT with a unique hull form and an elegant superstructure.

Inspired from the oldest creatures in the blue-waters, the shark concept ‘Squalo Bianco’ (great white) is a remarkable vessel with an aggressive and impressive appearance.

The bridge deck offers an extensive saloon with large side windows.

The aft full size open air dining area with a bar is an additional social space for guests. Sun deck includes a Jacuzzi for 6, a bar under the arch, sunbathing and relaxing area, loose seating and furniture. www.oyd.com.tr

www.phr-yacht-design.com

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Submitted by: SABDES Length Overall: 145m

Submitted by: CMB Yachts Length Overall: 47m

Project X

M/Y Miracle

Builder: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

CMB Yachts CMB Yachts Design Team CMB Yachts Design Team CMB Yachts Design Team CMB Yachts Design Team

Designed by Turkey-based CMB Yachts, M/Y Miracle will still be the biggest composite yacht the company has ever produced in Europe, with a length of 47 metres.

M/Y Miracle provides an air of freshness and modernity, though still retaining timeless classic features of a Superyacht. This new approach of design established a new era for the CMB Yacht team and a particular key aspect for them were the wide semi balconies.

This concept was inspired by a combination of previous generation yachts but also updating the design concept with a more contemporary and futuristic aura. www.cmbyachts.com

Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist:

Scott Blee – SABDES SABDES SABDES Scott Blee – SABDES

Project X is a concept megayacht developed by Australia-based SABDES Superyacht Design.

‘X’ features a float-in-dock for a 20m boat, fore and aft helicopterlanding areas with the aft having a hangar capable of storing two helicopters out of the weather. An alternate arrangement changes this into a huge beach club area.

The forward section of the main Owner’s deck has dual functionality of being a Portuguese Bridge and wave-breaker.

SABDES offer three different bow options; the knife bow shown, a conventional flared bow with bulb below the waterline, and also a combination flared/knife where the stem turns vertically down into a knife directly below the hull knuckle. www.sabdes.com

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There is transparency between interior and exterior, interplay of levels, handsome triple height atriums and treatment of the yacht as a proper transportation machine communicating the structure internally and externally, as well as a direct relationship with the sea.

In order for powering predictions to be realistic a preliminary weight estimate was calculated. Initial investigations placed the vessel at approximately 80 tonnes displacement. This value allows the vessel to reach target speeds, which range from 30 to 35 Knots, depending on weight loading.

Engineered to be the fastest Superyacht in the world, Fortissimo is currently being developed Ken Freivokh Design and Fincantieri Shipyard.

This yacht follows the philosophy that less-is-more, simple-isbest. Ecomar 40 is designed to be very light but a well built yacht, comfortable, strong and meant for sea going passages.

Builder: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Ecomar 40 is a super-efficient performance yacht developed by Tony Castro.

Submitted by: Ken Freivokh Design Length Overall: 145m

Submitted by: Tony Castro Length Overall: 39.7m

Fortissimo

Ecomar 40

Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Tony Castro Design Tony Castro Design Tony Castro Design Tony Castro Design

Fincantieri Ken Freivokh Design Ken Freivokh Design Fincantieri Ken Freivokh Design Ken Freivokh Design Ken Freivokh Design

www.freivokh.com

www.tonycastro.co.uk

The structural solution is the equivalent of a space frame structure which is much more efficient than a beam and post structure, and the hull and deck can be calculated simply as the skin of the yacht.

The design brief is to design a yacht that represents good-value–formoney, easy to service and very fast for its length.

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YACHT CONCEPT DESIGN OVER 30M SHORTLIST

Submitted by: Arman Length Overall: 75m

Submitted by: AITAC Length Overall: 45.2m

Dune 75

CM42

Dune 75 is an innovative Superyacht concept designed by Belgiumbased Arman.

Designed by Valdi Knapic of AITAC, CM42 is an aggressive looking, 45-metre Superyacht characterised by powerful and decisive lines on first sight. Second glance reveals real CM42 character: sharp, sophisticated and impressive.

Naval Architect: Arman Fissette Designer: Arman Fissette Exterior Stylist: Arman Fissette Interior Stylist: Arman Fissette

Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist:

Valdi Knapic AITAC Valdi Knapic Valdi Knapic

The design is based on its character: sharp and inspired by wild sea life, sophisticated as its performance, impressive as comfort and joy of living on the sea.

The goal for this project was to develop a yacht with flat surfaces and more monolithic proportions, allowing the use of LED- embedded glass panels on a large portion, if not the entirety of the yacht’s superstructure.

www.armanmarine.co

www.aitac.nl

The monolithic nature of the design has resulted in a very elegant and dynamic design. It holds plenty of visual interest in terms of lines, proportions and surface transitions, while remaining subtle enough to serve as a backdrop for feature-rich digital content displayed on the superstructure’s canvas.

CM42 is an audacious and bold expression that has managed to rise above the conventional design, without being trapped in the cliché of becoming just another theoretical exercise. The design is comfortable, spacious, simple but different, safe and stylish.

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Zenith Submitted by: Waterline Yacht Design Length Overall: 41m Interior Designer: Vera McElroy Exterior Designer: Andrew O’Connell Naval Architect: InCat Crowther Designer: Andrew O’Connell Exterior Stylist: Andrew O’Connell Interior Stylist: Vera McElroy The interior design philosophy for Zenith was to create a unique experience to encapsulate the marine world, the fluidity of water and to capture the Owner’s vision of a light.

Zenith showcases a seamless and contemporary design of the interior and exterior, created by the same design house. Loose furniture allows the yacht to be re-styled easily to future trends and tastes for any future owner.

A spacious and luxurious high-class design matched with amenity, fuel efficiency and technical excellence. The light-filled spaces in the superstructure of the main and mid decks capitalise on the extensive glazing connecting to the external decks and the surroundings. www.waterlineyachtdesign.com

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Submitted by: Casa do Passadiço Overall Length: 27m

Submitted by: Rodriguez Interiors / Dolker-Voges Length Overall: 85.10m

Yacht 88

SOLANDGE

Builder: Designer: Naval Architect: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Lurssen Yachts Aileen Rodriguez, Rodriguez Interiors Espen Oeino Espen Oeino/ Aileen Rodriguez Rodriguez Interiors/ Dolker-Voges

SOLANGE is an 85-metre motor yacht with an interior design exclusively styled by Rodriguez Interiors/Dolker-Voges.

She oozes elegance, luxury and opulence with her beautiful wooden floors, borders of honey onyx stone, gold leaf ceilings and Schonbeck chandeliers dripping with amethyst rose quartz crystals.

The Main Salon showcases the star of the show, “The Tree of Life”, a glass sculpture with more than 1200 points of light. Created to fulfil the wishes of the Owner, this beautiful art glass sculpture runs the entire height of the vessel from the tank deck to the bridge deck.

Builder: Sunseeker Interior Design: Casa do Passadiço Yacht 88 is an elegant yacht – a reflection of sophistication. To achieve that ambience, Casa do Passadiço used new materials, neutral colours, fresh fabrics and textures to pursue the highest quality.

Casa do Passadiço tried to bring a new level of unique style to yacht interiors. They found that a private yacht should be not only a second home but also a special place where one should find well-balanced interiors, a charmed warmth and uncomplicated neutrality.

With an approach that is synonymous with elegance, subtle luxury and timeless classics, Braga-based Casa do Passadiço has created a distinctive style and identity well renowned across Portugal. www.casadopassadico.com

SOLANDGE provides a grand and bespoke experience for the Owner and guests. www.rodriguezinteriors.com | www.doelker-voges.com

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Submitted by: David Easton Incorporated Length Overall: 54.86m

Submitted by: Luxury Projects Design Length overall: 34.1m

S/Y Marie

M/Y Koji

S/Y Marie is a sleek and elegant sailing vessel, with an interior design that omits a luxury and classical aura.

M/Y Koji features a strong and unconventional exterior colour scheme, with a fabulous black and red interior exclusively styled by the Italy-based Luxury Projects.

Builder: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Builder: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer: Interior Stylist: Exterior Stylist:

Leopard Yachts Italy Laura Pomponi/Luxury Projects Andre Bacigalupo/Leopard Yachts Leopard Yachts Laura Pomponi/Luxury Projects Laura Pomponi/Luxury Projects Andre Bacigalupo/Leopard Yachts

A strong and emotional path is present throughout M/Y Koji. Art is an integral aspect of the interior design; the new concept of the headboards is a marvellous expression of material and artistic pieces covering the entire wall behind the beds in the guest cabins.

The unique functionally of spaces allows the Owner and guests to enjoy an indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The lighting effect on the exterior spaces was a key element of the design process. www.luxury-projects.com

Vitters Shipyard David Easton Incorporated Hoek Design Naval Architects Hoek Design Naval Architects Hoek Design Naval Architects Hoek Design Naval Architects Hoek Design Naval Architects

Opening the main salon to the lower salon was a fundamental move that radically transformed the living space. The traditional dark finish was replaced with buttery Anigré throughout the vessel.

As a traditional sailing yacht, she is adorned with classical accessories each with their own story – German rapiers, English pistols, daggers, barometers, compasses and cannons galore. A library containing a leather-bound collection of 16th, 17th and 18th century classics.

Period marine paintings, and 15th century-style suits of armour – all add an interesting twist to the contemporary furnishings aboard S/Y Marie. www.davideastoninc.com

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Submitted by: YachtNext Length Overall: 36.7m

Submitted by: Destry Darr Designs Length Overall: 36.75m

M/Y Finishline

M/Y Aurora

Each stateroom on-board M/Y Finishline was designed to transform into additional sleep arrangements and includes a bed conversion into a playroom. The Owners’ cabin was to be fully equipped with a full 26’ beam walk in closet.

Various exotic woods and carved details are integrated with the custom designed loose furniture. The interior features rich American cherry joinery with burl and walnut accents. In the staterooms, neutral fabric wall panels bring out the richness of the cherry wainscoting below.

Inspired with a family atmosphere in mind the design brief for the Florida-based YachtNext was very meticulous.

The stunning interior of M/Y Aurora was exclusively designed by the Fort Lauderdale-based Destry Darr Designs.

Builder: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist:

Builder: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Pacific Asian Enterprises, Inc. Destry Darr/Destry Darr Designs Jeff Leishman/Pacific Asian Enterprises Jeff Leishman/Pacific Asian Enterprises Jeff Leishman/Pacific Asian Enterprises Destry Darr/Destry Darr Designs

Trinity Yachts YachtNext YachtNext / Trinity Yachts Trinity Yachts Joanne Lockhart YachtNext

www.yachtnext.com

www.destrydarrdesigns.com

The finest fabrics and materials adorn M/Y Finishline from top to bottom. Some of the materials used on the project consisted of: Custom silk carpets, designed pattern marble/glass stone foyers, imported Smokey quartz backlit bar, high gloss sapele in two-tone finish with Polish Nickel inlays, custom designer furniture.

The design is simple and elegant yet contemporary in its styling.

Destry Darr Designs were challenged each step along the way to take the design to the next level. The team combined classic and modern styles with clean lines to create a fresh new look.

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YACHT INTERIOR DESIGN SHORTLIST

Submitted by: Giulini Ben Brahim Overall Length: 16.5m

Submitted by: Chris Connell Design Length Overall: 31.5m

First Koot

Black Pearl

Builder: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Diverse Projects Chris Connell Design Chris Connell Design LOMOcean Design Ltd Chris Connell Design Chris Connell Design Chris Connell Design

Black Pearl is a 21st Century expedition yacht purpose-built yacht for her Owners.

Chris Connell’s minimalist aesthetic approach allows for a classic and restrained interior, which adorns Black Pearl ‘almost like an Armani suit, tailored and detailed, neutral and calm.’

The interior was fine-tuned meticulously to maximise space and efficiency. These essential components included the feature stair handrail, joinery, wet zones, cabins, main helm, fly bridge and dining.

Designed by Chris Connell, the light fittings and stair handrail are flagship sculptural elements of Black Pearl. The Melbourne-based company also selected the exterior colour, the orange boot stripe and the colour of the skull-and-crossbones logo design.

Builder: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist: Project Managers:

Magic Yachts Bizerte, Tunisia Eng. Sergio Cutolo (Hydrotec Srl) Francesco Maria Giulini Francesco Maria Giulini Francesco Maria Giulini Sami Ben Brahim, Marcello Napol

Developed by Giulini Ben Brahim Design & Engineering as the firstday cruiser in its size, First Koot offers the possibility of enjoying a day on the water, maintaining the sensation of being at sea when outdoors as well as indoors.

The distinguishing feature of the interior design is an almost 20 square metre saloon that can accommodate 12 people at ease. The design of the seating arrangement allows also for an easy transformation to a luxury master cabin as needed for overnight journeys.

As a complete outdoor and indoor package, First Koot is perfect for discrete business meetings and intimate family gatherings. www.giulini-benbrahim.com

www.chrisconnell.com.au

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Never on Sunday (NISI 1700 VANTAGE) Submitted by: NISI Yachts Length Overall: 17m Builder: Naval Architect: Designer:

Exterior Stylist:

Interior Stylist:

NISI Yachts Setzer Yacht Architects (Ward Setzer) NISI Yachts in collaboration with Setzer Yacht Architects NISI Yachts in collaboration with Setzer Yacht Architects NISI Yachts

Never on Sunday is a shining example of excellent innovation and is the first model to be released in NISI Yacht’s 1700 VANTAGE series.

The design boasts extensive use of carbon fibre, Kevlar and advanced acoustic insulation. She is of the highest quality build and surpasses safety and comfort standards for a yacht in this class.

Casual opulence is delivered with a stylish layout arrangement.

Vanishing salon doors blend the aft deck with the main deck, sacrificing neither space nor comfort. Teak hardwood floors running the entire length of the main deck complement this ingenious design, which also features three spacious staterooms to accommodate five guests.

Yacht 88 Submitted by: Casa do Passadiço Overall Length: 27m Builder: Sunseeker Interior Design: Casa do Passadiço Yacht 88 is an elegant yacht – a reflection of sophistication. To achieve that ambience, Casa do Passadiço used new materials, neutral colours, fresh fabrics and textures to pursue the highest quality.

Casa do Passadiço tried to bring a new level of unique style to yacht interiors. They found that a private yacht should be not only a second home but also a special place where one should find well-balanced interiors, a charmed warmth and uncomplicated neutrality.

With an approach that is synonymous with elegance, subtle luxury and timeless classics, Braga-based Casa do Passadiço has created a distinctive style and identity well renowned across Portugal. www.casadopassadico.com

www.nisiyachts.com

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POWER YACHT UP TO 30M SHORTLIST

Submitted by: Giulini Ben Brahim Overall Length: 16.5m

Submitted by: Cheoy Lee Shipyards, Ltd Length Overall: 26.5m

First Koot

Alpha 87 Express-S

Builder: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Admiral - Cheoy Lee Shipyards, Ltd Michael Peters Michael Peters Michael Peters Luiz de Basto

Launched by Cheoy Lee Shipyards, the Alpha 87 Express-S is a versatile ‘sport bridge’ yacht with crisp contemporary exterior lines and standout hull efficiency.

She offers fly bridge features, a custom build quality and plenty of space for a yacht of her size. There are four well-appointed staterooms below, a formal dining area, galley, salon and helm station on the main deck level, with three distinct outdoor gathering spots at the aft deck, foredeck and Flybridge.

The thoroughbred hull form leaves no doubt that this yacht has achieved the targets set. The yacht’s lavish interior allows all thoughts of the aggressive characteristics to melt away.

Builder: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist: Project Managers:

Magic Yachts Bizerte, Tunisia Eng. Sergio Cutolo (Hydrotec Srl) Francesco Maria GiuliFirsni Francesco Maria Giulini Francesco Maria Giulini Sami Ben Brahim, Marcello Napoleone

Developed by Giulini Ben Brahim Design & Engineering as the firstday cruiser in its size, First Koot offers wide exterior and interior open spaces.

The theme of large spaces is continued outside as well: the transom is open to the water and only three steps divide the cockpit from the large swim platform. The upper front deck, dressed in teak, completely unobstructed, becomes an extensive and comfortable sun tanning area.

First Koot features a ‘V’ shape planing hull with variable deadrise angle. She can reach a cruising speed of over 30 knots with a nautical mile range of approximately 300.

www.cheoylee.com www.giulini-benbrahim.com

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Twilight Submitted by: Oyster Yachts Length Overall: 38.14m Builder: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

RMK Marine/ Oyster Yachts Oyster Yachts Dubois Dubois Dubois Dubois Oyster Yachts

As the first Oyster 125 Flybridge, Twilight is a powerful performance cruising yacht with a stunning open plan and split-level living area.

The upper saloon offers an uninterrupted panoramic view and offers accommodation usually associated with 50m+ designs.

As an excellent cruising yacht, she is capable of ocean passages with good performance. The brief was to style a classic teak interior, which would be comfortable and easy to live with for long distance cruising or simply partying at the dock.

Yacht designer Dick Young added contrasting oak, soft fabric panels and enhancements to the interior layout. The interior design process ran concurrently with the structural and engineering aspects of the design. www.oysteryachts.com

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Submitted by: Humphreys Yacht Design Length Overall: 27.43m

Submitted by: finot-conq ARCHITECTES Length Overall: 30.50m

Tempus Fugit

NOMAD IV

Builder: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer: Interior Stylist:

MAXI DOLPHIN Pierre Forgia / finot-conq ARCHITECTES Pierre Forgia / finot-conq ARCHITECTES finot-conq ARCHITECTES finot-conq ARCHITECTES Pierre Frutschi

As a fast cruising yacht, NOMAD IV still retains all the features of a luxury sailing vessel.

Designed by finot-conq ARCHITECTES, NOMAD IV can accommodate up to 12 guests and features a16sqm Owner’s cabin with ample headroom throughout this very fast yacht.

The cockpit can comfortably host a party for at least 50 persons and still sail very close to her maximum speed with a sail plan optimised for Mediterranean light airs.

The design team decided to implement a feature which is good enough to live on the yacht: an outstanding 360° panoramic view to the sea from the dining room and the saloon.

Shipyard/builder: Arkin Pruva Yachts Interior designer: Humphreys Interior Design Exterior designer: Humphreys Yacht Design Designed by Humphreys Yacht Design, Tempus Fugit is the first Tempus 90, inspired blue water cruising sloop, with accommodation for seven guests.

She is constructed from renewably sourced timber using modern cold moulded wood epoxy techniques that provides strength and stiffness. The interior fit out is sumptuous with furniture constructed from solid timber panels, the shower, heads and galley being lavishly fitted with marble 710kg in total.

The saloon, Owner’s stateroom and both guest cabins are fitted with satellite television and audio systems. The galley has all mod cons with Cooker, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washing machine and drier as well as large freezer space and Icemaker. www.humphreysdesign.com

www.finot-conq.com

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SAILING YACHT SHORTLIST

Builder: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

MERLIN features an excellent blend of futuristic lines and tradition, with well-integrated interior and exterior spaces.

Submitted by: Ken Freivokh Design Length Overall: 64.5m

Submitted by: Karatas Yacht Design Ltd Length Overall: 36.07m

Mikhail S Vorontsov

MERLIN

Builder: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect:

Merlin Yachts / Mengi-Yay Onur Batı – Modus Architects Ibrahim Karatas – Karatas Yacht Design Ltd Ibrahim Karatas – Karatas Yacht Design Ltd

The design brief for MERLIN was to create a sailing yacht that has all the benefits of vessel previously developed by Karatas Yacht Design plus 360-degree visibility and different lines on the superstructure.

Fluent lines are a key element to the superstructure, which helps reduce the height whilst giving an all-round view from the main saloon. With an almost transparent layout, the interior is spacious and features comfort in every corner. She sails perfectly under all wind conditions by the ease of hydraulic equipment. www.karatasyachtdesign.com

Dream Ship Victory and Balk Shipyard Ken Freivokh Design Ken Freivokh Design, Dykstra and Partners Dykstra and Partners Ken Freivokh Design Ken Freivokh Design Ken Freivokh Design

Mikhail S Vorontsov is the world’s largest laminated wood yacht and one of the finest vessels styled by Ken Freivokh Design.

The external styling, with voluptuous radii and sculptural separation of mahogany and mirror gloss white planes is echoed by the interior panelling and impressive mahogany furniture with sparkling accents of mother of pearl.

There is a feeling of peaceful quietness and solidity, the combination of the construction, insulation and robust, purposeful and elegant internal space, proportions and details.

Mikhail S Vorontsov challenges all stereotype preconceptions about sailing yachts and wood technology. The Owner’s brief called for privacy, practicality and classical elegance. www.freivokh.com

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Zenith Submitted by: Waterline Yacht Design Length Overall: 41m Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Vera McElroy Andrew O’Connell InCat Crowther Andrew O’Connell Andrew O’Connell Vera McElroy

Zenith is a 41m wave piercing “z bow” catamaran Superyacht. A spacious and luxurious high-class design matched with amenity, fuel efficiency and technical excellence.

Waterline Yacht Design worked with the naval architects, InCat Crowther from inception to completion on this latest build. Zenith showcases a seamless and contemporary design of the interior and exterior, created by the same design house.

The light-filled spaces in the superstructure of the main and mid decks capitalise on the extensive glazing connecting to the external decks and the surroundings. This further enhances the enjoyment of being on the catamaran while experiencing the panorama of the ocean waters. www.waterlineyachtdesign.com

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Submitted by: Admiral Tecnomar – Yachting Hub of The Italian Sea Group Length Overall: 30m

Submitted by: Gentech llc Length Overall: 46.5m

Tecnomar Nadara 30 Zahraa

SORAYA ONE

Builder: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Gentech llc Ales Bratina Jure Bukavec Meccano srl Steffano Reggente Jure Bukavec Ales Bratina

With a modern classic interior, SORAYA ONE was styled with natural materials such as wood, stone and leather in warm colours.

Launched by Gentech llc, the modern, classic, eye-catching design includes several unique futures such as a Helipad on Bow and rescue boat under hatches. The first yacht with IP TV, there is SICCS cabin comfort control via mobile phones, an integrated bridge for easy monitoring and control of all machinery on board and KIS technology with aviation cockpit display logic.

SORAYA ONE has set new standards in Superyacht construction by using new technical solutions and the latest technologies for comfort and control. www.sorayayachts.com

Builder: Italian Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer:

Admiral Tecnomar – Yachting Hub of The Sea Group Tecnomar Centro Stile Tecnomar Centro Stile Tecnomar – The Italian Sea Group Tecnomar – The Italian Sea Group

The Tecnomar Nadara 30 Zahraa designed by Admiral Tecnomar Yachting Hub of The Italian Sea Group is a classic vessel with captivating external lines.

She possesses a muscular exterior, with unique space optimisation, charming lines, sophisticated interiors and a stunning lighting system.

The spacious design is purpose-built for relaxing and conviviality - a key aspect specifically requested by the Owner. The flagship saloon is an area of pure comfort where the Owner wishes to conduct business.

Zahraa features a glamorous bar in the forward corner in backlit onyx, two modern design leather sofas, full beam Owner’s cabin and on-board noise is almost non-existent. www.admiraltecnomar.com | www.theitalianseagroup.com

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Submitted by: Luxury Projects Design Length overall: 34.11m

Submitted by: YachtNext Length Overall: 36.7m

M/Y Koji

M/Y Finishline

Builder: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist:

Trinity Yachts YachtNext YachtNext / Trinity Yachts Trinity Yachts Joanne Lockhart YachtNext

Inspired with a family atmosphere in mind the design brief for the Florida-based YachtNext was very meticulous.

Each stateroom on-board M/Y Finishline was designed to transform into additional sleep arrangements and includes a bed conversion into a playroom. The Owners’ cabin was to be fully equipped with a full 26’ beam walk in closet.

Builder: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer: Interior Stylist: Exterior Stylist:

Leopard Yachts Italy Laura Pomponi/Luxury Projects Andre Bacigalupo/Leopard Yachts Leopard Yachts Laura Pomponi/Luxury Projects Laura Pomponi/Luxury Projects Andre Bacigalupo/Leopard Yachts

With the interior design exclusively styled by Luxury Projects, M/Y Koji is a 34-metre yacht with a sleek design.

M/Y Koji is an open yacht built of composite Kevlar and fiberglass with over 100 tons propelled by 2400hp engines distributed on the hydro jet propellers. She has a maximum speed of 45 knots and still allows full comfort for her Owner and guests.

www.luxury-projects.com

www.yachtnext.com

M/Y Koji displays typical brilliant performance of an open yacht. The soundproofing in the engine room and state of the art technology ensure that noise and vibrations are reduced to a minimum in order to provide a pleasant and enjoyable ride.

The finest fabrics and materials adorn M/Y Finishline from top to bottom. Some of the materials used on the project consisted of: Custom silk carpets, designed pattern marble/glass stone foyers, imported Smokey quartz backlit bar, high gloss sapele in two-tone finish with Polish Nickel inlays, custom designer furniture.

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Submitted by: Pacific Asian Enterprises, Inc./ Nordhavn Yachts Length Overall: 36.75m

Submitted by: Gulf Craft Length Overall: 33m

M/Y Aurora

Le Must (Majesty 105)

Builder: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect:

Gulf Craft Gulf Craft Studios Gulf Craft Studios Gulf Craft Studios

Launched by the UAE-based Gulf Craft, Majesty 105 encompasses a vast fly bridge offering great an exterior area for hosting guests.

With the Mediterranean lifestyle in mind, she was conceived to maximise on-deck lounging and entertaining areas as well as to be equipped for an extended stay on the water.

Majesty 105 has a commanding and muscular exterior design with a naturally flowing flybridge directly connected to the front bow area. Excellent for outdoor entertaining, there is a wide open-edged sun deck equipped with an interactive lounging area and soft sofa seating, a wet bar, fridge, icemaker and barbeque and outdoor steering helm. www.gulfcraftinc.com

Builder: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Pacific Asian Enterprises, Inc. Destry Darr/Destry Darr Designs Jeff Leishman/Pacific Asian Enterprises Jeff Leishman/Pacific Asian Enterprises Jeff Leishman/Pacific Asian Enterprises Destry Darr/Destry Darr Designs

Designed, built and launched by Pacific Asian Enterprises, Inc./ Nordhavn Yachts, M/Y Aurora is an achievement of the Owners’ wishes; excellent in terms of function, form, aesthetics, performance, efficiency and of course, a source of enjoyment.

Engineered to be a fully classed mega yacht with true expedition capability, she has a stylish exterior design that maintains a certain amount of ruggedness in order to define her intent.

The interior design and dĂŠcor is luxurious yet functional with an emphasis on privacy and crew/guest separation. Stealth doors and crew passages give the crew the ability to get anywhere in the yacht without being noticed or even seen. www.nordhavn.com

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POWER YACHT OVER 30M SHORTLIST

Submitted by: Giamboi Designs Length Overall: 33.7m

Submitted by: Admiral Tecnomar – Yachting Hub of The Italian Sea Group Length Overall: 40m

Curvelle Quaranta

Admiral Impero 40 Cacos V

Builder:

Naval Architect:

Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Admiral Tecnomar- Yachting Hub of The Italian Sea Group Admiral Tecnomar- Yachting Hub of The Italian Sea Group Admiral Centro Stile Luca Dini Design – Admiral Centro Stile Admiral Centro Stile

Cacos V is a 40-metre aluminium yacht of the semi-displacement “Impero” line by Admiral Tecnomar – Yachting Hub of The Italian Sea Group.

Recognised as the most silent yacht in the world, she reached the highest standard ever achieved in RINA classified yachts with reference to noise and vibration.

The wheelhouse of Cacos V has sloped reverse windows to reduce reflections and water effects on the windows. The external bulwarks are almost vertical in order to increase space and visibility; windows, instead, are very wide to allow the natural light come in.

In line with Admiral Tecnomar brand values, Cacos V has a very masculine character – reminiscent of a powerful military vessel.

Builder: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Curvelle – Logos Marine Alex Isaac Mauro Giamboi Incat Crowther Mauro Giamboi Alex Isaac

Curvelle Quaranta is the largest carbon hybrid Superyacht catamaran in the world, winner of multiple awards and described as the future of cruising.

With exterior styling from Giamboi Designs, the brief was to make a slender and elegant yacht maintaining a huge interior volume and one extra deck.

Constructed with carbon hybrid composite material, Curvelle Quaranta has an unmistaken identity with a unique look. The same material is used to build aircraft, Formula One cars and offshore wind farms.

The design symbiosis for interior, exterior, performance, shape and beauty elements took years of refinement and individuality to achieve the harmony of a classic symphony. www.giamboidesigns.com

www.theitalianseagroup.com | www.admiraltecnomar.com

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SOLANDGE Submitted by: Rodriguez Interiors / Dolker-Voges Length Overall: 85.10m Builder: Designer: Naval Architect: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Lürssen Yachts Aileen Rodriguez, Rodriguez Interiors Espen Oeino Espen Oeino/ Aileen Rodriguez Rodriguez Interiors/ Dolker-Voges

Styled by Rodriguez Interiors/Dolker-Voges, the 85-metre SOLANDGE oozes elegance, luxury and opulence with her beautiful wooden floors, borders of honey onyx stone, gold leaf ceilings and Schonbeck chandeliers dripping with amethyst rose quartz crystals.

The Main Salon showcases the star of the show, “The Tree of Life”, a glass sculpture with more than 1200 points of light. Created to fulfil the wishes of the Owner, this beautiful art glass sculpture runs the entire height of the vessel from the tank deck to the bridge deck.

As a special Superyacht, she provides a grand and bespoke experience for the Owner and guests. www.rodriguezinteriors.com / www.doelker-voges.com

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Submitted by: Sterling Scott Length Overall: 76m

Submitted By: Y.CO Length Overall: 55m

Reborn

OCEAN PARADISE

Builder: Interior Designer: Exterior Designer: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Benetti Mauro Izzo Benetti Benetti Mauro Izzo (Benetti) & Adrian Lee Benetti & Owners Team Adrian Lee

Builder: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Amico McFarlane Ship Design Sterling/Scott Sterling/Scott various

www.sterlingscott.com

With versatile decks the loose furniture can all be rearranged as well as a hidden 12-seat table on the sundeck.

The client was heavily involved in the rebuild of Reborn. Sterling Scott worked closely with the Owner’s ideas ensuring they were portrayed into each sketch, profile or detailed drawing made prior to the work being carried out.

Clean lines of the interior and the panelling accented by LED lighting gives the feeling that everything is floating. Stitched leather panels were desired for the cabins and main staircase in the famous styles of Lamborghini, Ferrari and Chevy.

The Owner’s additional cabin now features stunning 180-degree views. Externally the pool is now sunken and the mast is refined and modernised to reflect the yachts overall design.

As a unique and unconventional yacht, she brings elements of light and the sea into the interior. Large windows and un-obstructed views of the sea, with open light spaces were key.

Refitted and launched with a list of new features, Reborn has gained an extra 5.5m, a new sheer line as well as a different hull colour, window pattern, internal layout, sun-deck, swim-deck and benefiting waterline.

Submitted by Y.CO, Ocean Paradise is a 55m Superyacht of unbridled luxury.

www.y.co

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POWER YACHT OVER 50M SHORTLIST

Submitted by: Proteksan Turquoise Yachts Inc. Length Overall: 50.4m

Submitted by: Sterling Scott Length Overall: 72m

M/Y ILERIA

Axioma

Builder: Naval Architect: Designer: Exterior Stylist: Interior Stylist:

Dunya Yachts Dunya Yachts Sterling/Scott Sterling/Scott Alberto Pinto

A true gem of the ocean - Axioma features open cascading decks with faceted angles and sleek elegant lines. The interior living space boasts the double open deck arrangement for luxury living whilst at sea.

With the long, flowing lines, each deck and brow is angled and chiselled like a beautifully crafted diamond. She is a yacht with an emphasis on lifestyle, boasting toys throughout the full beam garage that has massive shell doors opening both port and starboard.

The accommodation and en-suites are decorated superbly, highlighted with the massive unblocked windows and a skylight in the Owner’s suite. www.sterlingscott.com

Builder: Proteksan Turquoise Yachts Inc. Naval Architect: Proteksan Turquoise Yachts Inc. Designer: Exterior (Proteksan Turquoise Yachts Inc.) -

Interior (Jean Guy Verges Design) Exterior Stylist: Proteksan Turquoise Yachts Inc. Interior Stylist: Jean Guy Verges Design With a relaxing atmosphere, M/Y Ileria possesses warm and comforting interiors throughout – an element of elegant simplicity.

A trademark sign of Proteksan Turquoise in-house styling, the exterior has soft edges and curved lines. The white superstructure, dark glass window shades and polished steel railings give a prominent aerial appearance to Ileria.

Bespoke brands such as Nobilis, Jim Thompson, Pierre Frey and Sacho designed the stunning furniture. Decorative lamps from Casasdesus with their contemporary design create a welcoming and comfortable ambiance throughout the interior. Guests have a library of films and music at their disposal provided by the Antcentralized entertainment system. www.proteksan-turquoise.com

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THE INTERNATIONAL

YACHT & AVIATION AWARDS 2014

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Further Shortlist Success for Waterline Yacht Design in the IY&A Awards 2014 Waterline Yacht Design have achieved further shortlist success in the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014, with their project ‘Zenith’ now shortlisted for both the Power Yacht over 40m Award and the Yacht Interior Design Award.

The Interior Designer for this 41m wave piercing “z bow” catamaran super yacht was Vera McElroy. The interior design philosophy was to create a unique experience to encapsulate the marine world, the fluidity of water, the unique experience of being in a yacht and to capture the owner’s vision of a light, fresh aesthetic.

‘Zenith’ showcases a seamless and contemporary design of the interior and exterior, created by the same design house. Elements of loose furniture allow the yacht to be re-styled easily to future trends and tastes for any future owner. A spacious and luxurious high class design matched with amenity, fuel efficiency and technical excellence. The light-filled spaces in the superstructure of the main and mid decks capitalise on the extensive glazing connecting to the external decks and the surroundings. This further enhances the enjoyment of being on the catamaran while experiencing the panorama of the ocean waters. www.waterlineyachtdesign.com

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Shortlisted: Autoban in the International Yacht and Aviation Awards 2014 Autoban have achieved further shortlist success in the International Yacht and Aviation Awards 2014 with their project “Heydar Aliyev International Airport” entering the Airline Lounge category.

Submitted by: Autoban Interior Designer: Seyhan Özemir, Sefer Caglar Exterior Designer: ARUP The design concept of the terminal interior is based on breaking away from the typology of conventional airports that overwhelm

passengers with their scale, standards and technology. The design takes inspiration from the hospitality feature of Azerbaijani culture, and the country’s recent social and economic transformations, the aim has been to create a welcoming, comfortable and contemporary environment generating a sense of belonging and a homely feel – a brand new passenger experience. This approach also encouraged unconventional thinking in terms of forms, materials and production methods.

The largest interior components are custommade wooden cocoon units installed at social areas in an attempt to create different perceptions of height to break the monotony www.autoban.com.tr/#/home

finot-conq ARCHITECTES Compete for the Sailing Yacht Over 30 Metres Award in the IY&A Awards 2014 finot-conq ARCHITECTES have been shortlisted for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014. NOMAD IV will compete for the Sailing Yacht over 30 metres Award.

Upon first look, it is quite obvious that this boat is a bit on the radical side of the 100’ playing field, with proportions that are quite different from most 100’ cruising yachts out there. That was to be expected from the extremely simple design brief that the owner gave the designer at the beginning of the international architects’ contest that led to the project.

She was to be the fastest cruising 100 footer in the world. The operative word here is, in fact, “cruising”: How do you pack first class accommodation for 12 guests and 3-4 crew, with at least 16sqm for the owner’s cabin and ample headroom throughout in a very fast yacht ? The cockpit should also be able to host a party for at least 50 persons.

And the yacht should sail very close to her maximum speed at a comfortable cruising heel angle of 12° or less, with a sail plan optimised for the Mediterranean light airs. www.finot-conq.com

Further Shortlist Success for YachtNext in the IY&A Awards 2014 YachtNext have achieved further shortlist success in the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014 with M/Y Finishline shortlisted for both the Power Yacht 25-40m Award and the Yacht Interior Design Award.

From the finest fabrics and materials all the way through the complete outfitting of this project no details were spared. Beginning from the custom exterior to the interior of this yacht, the opportunity for YachtNext has been profoundly rewarding. Some of the materials used on the project consisted of: Custom silk carpets, designed pattern marble/glass stone foyers, imported Smokey

quartz backlit bar, high gloss sapele in 2 tone finish with Polish Nickel inlays, custom designer furniture.

The process for this yacht began with the General Arrangement and Exterior Styling.

YachtNext’s 3D renderings of the interior enabled the owners to approve the concept & design intent. The design brief for this project was inspired by a relaxed family atmosphere: Each stateroom was designed to transform into additional sleep arrangements and includes a bed conversion into a playroom (queen bed to sofa). Also, twin beds were to transform into a queen bed for guests. The owners’ cabin was to be fully equipped with a full 26’ beam walk in closet. www.yachtnext.com

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Y.CO have been Successfully Shortlisted for the IY&A Awards 2014 with OCEAN PARADISE Y.CO have been successfully shortlisted for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014. OCEAN PARADISE will compete for the Power Yacht over 40m Award.

Ocean Paradise is 55m of unbridled luxury, where the senses of sea, air and light combine in the funkiest of forms. The vision of the owners was to think outside the box of conformity to bring the elements of light and the sea into the interior. Large windows and un-obstructed views of the sea, with open light spaces were key. The interior had to be contemporary but cool as well. Funky, Fun and functional.

The fabrics and materials from the marble to the cushions all had to engage the senses, sight and touch. Where possible every effort was made to open spaces to give an uncluttered but still comfortable feel. The aim was to have an interior that

people felt comfortable to be in. Clever use of spaces was needed to ensure that storage requirements of the crew were met, whilst not compromising the interior design.

Clean lines of the interior with the panelling accented by LED lighting gives the feeling that everything was floating. RGB LED lights were also used to help set the mood in the cabins and salons. Stitched leather panels were desired for the cabins and main stair case, where the stitching styles of Lamborghini, Ferrari classic, Chevy are seen.

The fun element to the design extends to the exterior where the brightly coloured cushions and poufs shout out comfort. The exterior brief was to keep the funk! Carbon fiber bars and DJ table keep the decks looking racy, whilst the loose furniture can all be arranged as desired, including a hidden 12 seat table on the sundeck. The upper deck aft has many carbon fiber features including a glass and carbon table with skylight into the main salon, as well as a carbon fiber bar. www.y.co

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Yacht & Aviation Industry News

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This issue is all about the contenders for The International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014. Now in their fourth year, they have grown considerably in recent years and this year short-listed projects are amongst some of the most inspirational, forward thinking and evolutionary in the industry. We have profiled each project, for every category, as yet uncertain of winners at the time of going to print, as that decision as you are aware is down to you via our online voting system. This is your opportunity however to learn more about the projects; if you are one of the thousands of voters who have voted each week you will be aware of the schemes competing. If you have

missed out on the opportunity to do this, this year, we will of course be back in 2015 with a larger awards programme, increased categories and more inspirational projects for you to take a look at and consider when voting.

Next issue we will be able to tell you a little more about the winning projects for 2014 in each category and we will of course then be featuring them in more detail over the coming months. It is going to be a great summer season, The International Yacht & Aviation Awards simply mark the start of it.

Joanne

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Orient Star Short listed in The International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2013

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05 Editorial 06 Yacht & Aviation News 10 The International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014 – Shortlisted Entries

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