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ontact with nature and the relationship with it is fundamental. Now more than ever yachts are a form of escape and adventure, and bringing the stylistic traits of a terrestrial home on board is no longer enough. Nowadays design and construction processes aim to make the yacht part of its surroundings, making as little environmental impact as possible. Even more so at a time when the industry has the wind in its sails. According to the Business Research Company, the global yacht market is expected to grow from $7.70 billion in 2021 to $8.22 billion in 2022, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.75%. The global yacht market is expected to reach $9.97 billion in 2026. What this means is luxury tourism with a demand for ever larger craft with spacious, versatile and open interiors. Customisation is at a maximum, comfort is a priority and new areas acquire importance: today’s owners demand extra space for a home theatre, gym, massage rooms, private spaces where they can work or hold online meetings and quiet, isolated areas. Designers and builders focus on introducing eco-friendly material, with ecodecking replacing natural teak and ecological paints and varnishes, linen panelling, bio-resins and recycled fabrics and leathers. A crucial factor in rendering yachts more sustainable is hull efficiency and weight limitation to generate consumption and emissions. The war between the Ukraine and Russia also means that fuel supplies can no longer be taken for granted, so serious consideration must now be given to alternative sources of power. Some in the yacht industry are investigating hydrogen generated from filtered, de-ionised sea water. The route towards this goal has been set. Discover all this in this special section of The One Yacht and Design, with the latest that the yacht industry has to offer!
Désirée Sormani Managing Director
Enthusiasm in Blue
by Désirée Sormani - ph. by Tim Marquardt
The colour blue has always been a symbol of harmony and calm, balance and serenity. Now bespoke hand-tufted car pet specialist and superyacht designer favourite OT has cho sen to dedicate its latest collection to the colour too. “Blue Monday uses a very new technique with an enormous volume effect that demonstrates the outstanding skill involved in our collection,” explains Elke Treutlein. The company was founded and continues to operate from town of Meerbusch, between Düsseldorf and Krefeld, in a German region where the textile industry is very much part of life. “When I started out,
I made the carpets myself, creating custom designs for custom projects,” says Oliver Treutlein who runs the firm with his wife Elke, their daughter Julia and son-in-law Max. Keeping the business in the family has been the cornerstone of OT’s success. Luxurious naturally hardwearing materials - pure silk, cool linen and ultra-fine New Zealand virgin wool - are the order of the day. “Our carpets are a natural handmade product,” conti nues Elke. “We have always produced a sustainable product as a result of our understanding high luxury and quality textile products. We do not use any chemical ingredients. They are a part of the interior that makes
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The second generation has arrived in OT and has worked with Oliver and Elke on a new collection that brings the colours of the sea aboard. The result? Magically atmospheric interiors that are sophisticated and captivating at once
people feel comfortable in their home, their yacht or their wor kspace”. They are also wonderfully enriching works of art in their own right. Collaborations with renowned international designers have yielded collections that chime perfectly with the needs of high-end interior designers. As a result, OT’s carpets adorn luxury hotels, embassies, theatres and banks as well as private residences and aircraft. Oliver Treutlein fell in love with designing for superyachts in the early 90s too and can’t wait to see Blue Monday take to the seas. “We are sure that this new collection will find its perfect place onboard,” he smiles. www.olivertreutlein.com
Pictured here, Blue Monday rug samples: 15mm cut, 8mm loop, 50% / 50% Wool. All Oliver Treutlein designs are completely customisable in size, shape and design around the owner’s tastes. Top, Oliver, Elke and Julia and son-in-law Max, who recently joined the OT team.
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