Maison et Objet 2012

January’s Maison et Objet is the show to gauge the moods, trends and themes for the coming year. SYD went along to see what this year would hold for some of the world’s top design houses. We discovered that while many designers have chosen to keep things understated, luxury is still clearly at the heart of many collections...

Feb 02, 2012 Read more...

Every year Maison et Objet selects three designers and creative minds who have made a notable impact on the world of design and architecture. This year is show honoured the Campana brothers and Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka, who created two  very different installations...

Feb 01, 2012 Read more...

One of Bespoke Global's latest artists, Paul Kelley is a leading UK furniture designer, having gained a reputation for his distinctive material combinations and detailed finishes. The former guitar maker tells SYD about his work why he wants his pieces to embody David Bowie's chord sequences...

Jan 26, 2012 Read more...

Stephens Waring Yacht Design has specialised in yachts of modern wood construction since its creation as Stephens, Waring and White Yacht Design back in 1960. SYD caught up with Bob Stephens from SWYD to talk about the decision to part ways with Steve White last year and what the future holds for the studio...

Jan 10, 2012 Read more...

The brainchild of designer Anna Dodonova, Anna Casa Interiors embodies all aspects of modern living and following the growing success of the interior design side of the business, has just expanded into a new showroom in Mayfair. SYD caught up with Anna to chat about this new venture, her love of design and what inspires her...

Dec 20, 2011 Read more...

Typically seen as a domestic, social craft enjoyed by older women at home, knitting is not traditionally associated with contemporary interior design. However, designers are challenging these notions, creating stunning knitted pieces for luxury interiors...

Dec 13, 2011 Read more...

Following a successful refit in June of this year, 49.9-metre motoryacht Troyanda (ex High Chapparal) enjoyed a full Mediterranean season before heading across the Atlantic in readiness for the Caribbean season and the Antigua Charter Yacht Show in December 2011, where she will be exhibited...

Dec 02, 2011 Read more...

Winner of the Young Designer of the Year Award 2011, Michael Givens is the man behind the 76.8-metre motoryacht concept, KT. The young designer, who works for the Delta Design Group, a part of Delta Marine, talks to SuperyachtDesign.com about this classic, yet modern looking vessel...

Dec 01, 2011 Read more...

In the very first issue of SuperyachtDesign, we took an in-depth look at bathroom design. We return to the topic here with Vanessa Allan, Marketing Manager at Samuel Heath, the UK-based bathroom brassware and architectural hardware supplier, who comments on the complex process of specifying a superyacht bathroom...

Nov 10, 2011 Read more...

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco has established a foundation to tackle a whole host of environmental problems around the globe. As can be seen as a diagram on his website, he is mainly concentrating his efforts on three geographical areas: the Polar Zones (Arctic and Antarctica), the Mediterranean region and some of the least developed countries, mainly in Africa and Asia. He aims to play a vital role in...

Nov 07, 2011 Read more...

A recent visit to the Tagliapietra boatyard in Venice, a family-run company on the island of Guidecca with a view of St. Marks Square specialising in the construction and restoration of the city’s classic water taxis, highlighted the demand for Venetian boatbuilders for limousine tenders...

Nov 01, 2011 Read more...

Based Upon unveiled its latest creation last week, a decorative wall panel made of solid bronze, which is due to be shipped to its new home in the coming weeks. Having never worked with the material before, SuperyachtDesign was keen to see the finished product...

Oct 03, 2011 Read more...

Zircotec’s ThermoHold ceramic technology is to be used in the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race, to improve the durability of vessels’ winches over the course of the 39nm competition....

Aug 25, 2011 Read more...

Patrick Knowles Designs is one America’s top interior design firm specialising in custom superyachts. With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, Patrick Knowles has worked with all of the major US shipyards, including Burger, Christensen, Delta, Hatteras, Nordlund, Palmer Johnson, and Trinity Yachts, as well as international yards such as Feadship, ISA and others...

Jul 29, 2011 Read more...

The theme of the eleventh edition of Designer’s Days in Paris was Conversations. Luxury carpet manufacturer Tai Ping used this theme as inspiration for an unusual temporary art installation in honour of the five-day design event and the upcoming relocation of its headquarters...

Jun 29, 2011 Read more...

Leather is one of nature’s super materials it is cool in summer and warm in winter, it provides insulation, it is breathable and it only gets better with age. Thanks to modern treatments, leather can be used extensively in yacht design in for anything from upholstery to door handles. British flooring expert Jim Breen tells SYD this ancient material and the Natura range of leather tiles...

Jun 28, 2011 Read more...

Andrew Winch has taken a trip down memory lane, completing a refit “refresher” project aboard the newly named Whirlwind, previously known as Aeolian. SuperyachtDesign was invited to go and see the 13-year-old sloop...

Jun 17, 2011 Read more...

Despite only being in its second year, Clerkenwell Design Week has managed to cement its place among the world’s top design festivals. SYD explored all that CDW had to offer and discovered that it is a great place to discover the best of British design in particular...

Jun 01, 2011 Read more...

For the last two years, Pendennis has been completing and outfitting the 32-metre sailing yacht Akalam, a new build designed by Barracuda Yacht Design. SuperyachtDesign visited the yacht at Port Pendennis Marina on the eve of her delivery to her owner...

May 27, 2011 Read more...

While there are plenty of design events to keep us occupied at the moment, a little peak into the future can rarely be resisted, especially when it comes to a look at what we can expect at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour’s Focus 2011. Opening up its doors for a special sneak preview of the Autumn/Winter designs for Focus 11, DCCH revealed some of the trends that will be big next season....

May 25, 2011 Read more...

The Purple Rain project was created by Oversee Yachts LLC amidst the downturn in the economy and is designed to appeal to a new social context. The aim was to develop a versatile, Explorer-style yacht that reflects changing lifestyles without omitting the core values of what yachting is all about. Designer Christina Norris explains...

May 10, 2011 Read more...

Cotton is one of nature’s super materials. It is breathable, hypoallergenic, practical, sustainable, recyclable and robust. But can it be luxurious as well? According to Jane Robson, founder of The Fine Cotton Company, it can be...

May 05, 2011 Read more...

As SuperyachtDesign discovered back in Q3, the potential structural applications of glass are impressively wide. But glass can also be used for unique detailing. Canadian glass design and manufacturing studio ThinkGlass, creators of striking glass counter tops, talk about the unique strength and durability of glass...

Apr 25, 2011 Read more...

At the SuperyachtDesign Summit last month, SYD caught up with Charlie Baker, John Everett, James Ratcliffe, Richard Drummond, Adrian Smith and Matt Jeffrey, all upcoming graduates in Boat Design from Coventry University, who talked to us about their degrees, the industry and the future...

Apr 08, 2011 Read more...

The tiny cluster of Italian islands known as Murano is famed throughout the world for its unique, hand-blown glass. Bringing 600 years of artistry to bear, Seguso's various studios still create beautiful glass pieces using age-old techniques and its new Cenedese sink truly embodies the skill and artistry of Murano...

Mar 28, 2011 Read more...

As one of the most creative and cosmopolitan cities in the world, London is a hot spot for international design, making London Design Week at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour a good place to start when searching for the latest interior trends. SYD takes a look at what is new for spring 2011...

Mar 23, 2011 Read more...

A true gathering of industry veterans, experts and up-and-comers, the SuperyachtDesign Summit was held at Design Centre Cheslea Harbour in London last week and tackled the seemingly complicated subject of regulation...

Mar 22, 2011 Read more...

Artist Suzan Etkin has been working with glass since 1993 when she was invited to design chandeliers for master glass blowers in Murano. At her New York studio, Suzan Etkin Enterprises, she combines precious metals with glass to create exotic material hybrids...

Mar 16, 2011 Read more...

Rémi Tessier is one of those designers who can turn his hand to anything with great success. Interior architect, furniture maker and designer, he has come a long way since his first interior for a flower shop. His most recent project is the interior for Heesen's latest launch Satori, a yacht named after the Japanese term for enlightenment...

Mar 10, 2011 Read more...

Most, if not all, current superyachts are fitted with AC, ensuring that comfort within the vessel is achieved regardless of location. However, what about keeping cool when out on deck, where the heat of the day is felt most? A new prototype cooling system by Jerusalem-based, Studio Kahn, embraces an old and simple idea...

Mar 04, 2011 Read more...

Jorge Jabor is a promising young designer who originally hails from Brazil. An admirer of both automotive and yacht design, Jabor has created the Audi A30 powerboat concept for his senior thesis as an attempt to inject automotive styling into the marine world. SYD recently caught up with him...

Mar 04, 2011 Read more...

James Roy, Yacht Design Director at BMT Nigel Gee, draws from his experience in the design of numerous large yachts and commercial vessels to explore the practical limitations of optimising superyacht hulls. Together with his colleague, Naval Architect Rob Sime, they provide insights and reasoning for why the process differs from commercial vessel design...

Feb 25, 2011 Read more...

Describing his work as art engineering, Lee Rowland’s pieces embody contemporary beauty, going one step beyond simple aesthetics by incorporating real innovation into their design. His latest work uses vitreous enamel, a finish usually reserved for external use, to create unique, luxury furniture...

Feb 16, 2011 Read more...

Since founding Orka Fine Arts in 2004, Tom Liesegang has been creating unique works of art for the maritime industry, working closely with several of the world’s leading ship builders including Oceanco and Heesen. A company with two branches, Orka offers art and film as alternatives to traditional marketing strategies for the industry...

Dec 29, 2010 Read more...

For the third consecutive year, Swarovski Crystal Palace was a sponsor of Design Miami and exhibited the Falling Light installation in collaboration with London-based art and design talent, Troika...

Dec 15, 2010 Read more...

Veritais has been awarded the contract for the supply, installation, commissioning and support for the AV systems on board Zanziba, a 46-metre superyacht designed by David Wright Design, which is scheduled for launch in August 2011...

Nov 24, 2010 Read more...

It has been said before, and it will be said again: it is an exciting time for the Turkish superyacht industry. Since 2000, Turkey's fleet has multiplied by over 200 per cent. Joining the race is Turkish shipyard Vicem Yachts, which is currently working on a 46-metre motoryacht...

Nov 18, 2010 Read more...

Ensuring a yacht remains as comfortable as possible in the presence of waves has always been a top consideration in superyacht design. Paul Steinmann, owner of Halcyon International, a company that offers turnkey vessel stabilisation solutions, explains the perceived advantages of gyrostabilisers over more conventional systems...

Nov 02, 2010 Read more...

Malcolm Cole is a marine engineer who has worked on a number of historic, high-performance motoryachts. At one time he supplied most of the British powerboat industry with virtually unbreakable fuel tanks for racing and fast pleasure craft...

Oct 14, 2010 Read more...

Currently in build at RMK Yachts' shipyard in Turkey, project BN80 is a 45-metre motoryacht designed by Ron Holland and due for launch in time for the Monaco Yacht Show in 2011...

Oct 13, 2010 Read more...

The art collection on board Kokomo showcases some of Australia's finest leading and emerging artists. Here, Gregg Cave of Gregg Caves Art Solutions describes the story and meaning behind some of the striking pieces he curated and commissioned for the yacht...

Oct 02, 2010 Read more...

Initially featured in Q3, Luca Brenta, a celebrated sail boat designer, talks to SYD about his first motor boat design: a 31.5-metre navetta that draws on his love of sailing in the Mediterranean. Working with Benetti Sail Division in Viareggio, the Logica project is...

Sep 28, 2010 Read more...

Astheimer Ltd in Warwick, UK, is a design studio that draws on the experience of 300 successful projects worldwide, including cars, boats and hotel interiors. Carsten Astheimer heads the team having directed design teams at Pininfarina and Brunswick Corporation. With degrees in both engineering and design, he has over 15 years’ experience in...

Sep 06, 2010 Read more...

Since winning the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association Yacht Design competition in 1996, Bill Prince has gone from strength to strength and the latest to come from his design studio in Florida is a 60-metre concept. Here Prince explains the unique features of the design...

Sep 02, 2010 Read more...

Most superyachts house rather impressive fine art collections. While selecting these pieces to match the interior design and suit the owner's taste can be hard enough, the issues surrounding insuring the artwork can often lead to confusion. Sean Blue and Katja Zigerlig from Chartis Insurance's Private Client Group provide some tips on insuring your onboard art collection...

Aug 27, 2010 Read more...

Hear, see and feel the music you play: the music visualiser by Van Berge Henegouwen takes your audiovisual experience to the next level. Simply turn on the music and you’ll be surrounded by a unique, life-sized visual representation of what you hear...

Aug 25, 2010 Read more...

The increasingly popular and personalised nature of the iPod and iPhone and now the iPad lends itself perfectly to the multifunctional needs of the superyacht industry, where network compatibility and user friendliness are critical components along with power and effectiveness. Advanced New Technologies (A.N.T.) looks at the next wave of user-friendly entertainment systems...

Aug 23, 2010 Read more...

Nevil Swinchatt is a Falmouth-based designer, illustrator and printmaker with over 30 years’ experience in the field. Here he tells us about his latest venture — creating custom oil paintings of superyachts...

Aug 16, 2010 Read more...

Designed by Philippe Briand, the 67-metre (220 feet) aluminium sailing yacht, which is being built by Alloy Yachts in New Zealand, is due to be launched in December 2010. Under the supervision of project manager Andrew Senn, the vessel will be the largest superyacht to be...

Aug 12, 2010 Read more...

Green’ design is a theme that is cropping up more and more in the yacht industry, but still not as much as in other industries. For Alessio Liuni from Alessio Liuni Architects & Designers, green yacht design is something he thinks we, as an industry, should be focusing on more. “Nowadays, in the superyacht world, most designers and shipyards are starting to...

Aug 09, 2010 Read more...

JoyMe is a 50-metre trideck displacement yacht and has been developed from a blank sheet of paper by the Standby studio under the leadership of architect-yacht designer Marijana Radovic. The main motivation behind the design was to produce something different and very personal for a client who could not find a true reflection of his taste...

Aug 05, 2010 Read more...

AVIT Marine in Mallorca does what it says on the tin: they specialise in the distribution and installation of high-end audio-visual Information Technology for superyachts and luxury villas. As a taster for our feature article on AV in Q4 of SuperyachtDesign out in September, Neil Simmons of AVIT Marine responded to the following questions

Aug 03, 2010 Read more...

The new ‘myOlos’ integrated system of entertainment, information and domotics developed by Videoworks in collaboration with CRN and Intel is fitted aboard two CRN 43-metre yachts...

Jul 28, 2010 Read more...

More than just a refit, Attessa IV represents possibly the most comprehensive yacht reconfiguration ever undertaken anywhere in the world. SYD takes a look at what this 110-metre superyacht will have to offer...

Jul 26, 2010 Read more...

David Milner from Lantic Entertainment Systems explores the expanding world of 3D technology and asks whether the time has come to upgrade all your redundant hardware...

Jul 19, 2010 Read more...

While connecting with the ocean environment is always a consideration, many yacht designs continue to focus on the interior spaces. Dunya Yachts with their latest project, the 88-metre Blade, have done the opposite, working with Ken Freivokh Design to create a concept that blurs the boundaries between outdoor and indoor space and providing a tangible link to the ocean...

Jul 14, 2010 Read more...

Andrew Parkinson heads up SCE Stone & Design in Auckland, responsible for fitting natural stone aboard over 40 yacht projects, including the award-winning Mondango (Alloy Yachts) and Inmocean (Fitzroy Yachts). As a foretaste of our Materialist section dedicated to marble and stone in Q4 of SYD available in September, Andrew presents his take on the topic...

Jul 07, 2010 Read more...

Rib-X designers and manufacturers have been researching, developing and designing rigid inflatable boats since the early 1980s. Constantly innovating, one of their most radical designs to date has been a new console (initially designed for an Oyster 72 tender), which was designed specifically as a weight and space saving concept for smaller boats...

Jul 01, 2010 Read more...

Creating a contemporary and clean interior for a yacht without it seeming cold and soulless is not always an easy task, but this is exactly what the owner of the new 30-metre sloop Meteor, designed by Dixon Yacht Design, asked of Rhoades Young.

Jun 25, 2010 Read more...

Remains Lighting founder David Calligeros launched his antiques business in 1996. His keen interest in fine metalwork, as well as his desire to have a state-of-the-art restoration workshop devoted to one class of material, pushed him to focus the business on antique lighting. In 1999 he continued this pursuit with the manufacture of his own designs, launching the Remains Lighting Permanent Collection. With showrooms in New York, Greenwich, Chicago, Los Angeles and London...

Jun 24, 2010 Read more...

Simon Hamilton is Design Director at Jensen Interiors, who collaborated on the Soliloquy project with Alistair Callander. As an interior designer who has worked on a wide range of land-based projects in the UK and overseas he is relatively new to the marine industry, but relishes the new opportunities and new parameters it presents

Jun 21, 2010 Read more...

In their first superyacht project, Keech Green have collaborated with Light and Design Associates to create an impressive lighting concept for Hessen's Blind Date using Lutron technology...

Jun 11, 2010 Read more...

The lines between appropriation, inspiration and outright theft of intellectual property are blurred and it can sometimes be impossible to determine where plagiarism begins and inspiration ends...

Jun 10, 2010 Read more...

Making the most of available space is a challenge for any designer. And one piece of furniture, in particular, that takes a lot of room is the dining table. It has to accommodate a certain number of seated guests, but when you think about how rarely such a table is actually used...

May 26, 2010 Read more...

Janne Leppänen, a graduate from Kuopio Academy of Design, Finland, has designed a catamaran concept unlike any other as part of his course. It has been designed to be as 'green' as possible, but does not use sails. Instead, he has designed a stylish house boat that would draw on battery technology and solar power...

May 18, 2010 Read more...

Daedalian Glass is a bespoke glass manufacturer based in Lancashire, UK.  Founded in 1986, the company philosophy has always been to maintain the highest standards in design, manufacture and service. As trends in interior design and glass manufacture have changed, Daedalian Glass has changed as well, taking each new technique and style in its stride. Tom Walmsley, the company’s London and south-east Sales and Marketing Director, responded to the following questions abo

Apr 29, 2010 Read more...

Having presented its 110-metre concept at last year’s Monaco Yacht Show, Oceanco has stepped up in size with its new PA122 concept based on its smaller cousin. The Dutch shipyard approached regular collaborators Sam Sorgiovanni in Australia and Nuvolari & Lenard in Venice to develop the project, with the Italian studio’s design presented in these pages...

Apr 22, 2010 Read more...

Tim Saunders Yacht Design (TSYD) is a superyacht design studio providing innovative design solutions for international clients and shipyards working on custom, production and refit projects varying in style and length. While TSYD is a relatively new name, Tim Saunders is currently in his 20th year in the industry

Apr 20, 2010 Read more...

James Lang is Group Marketing Director of the Scottish Leather Group, the largest manufacturer...

Apr 09, 2010 Read more...

Artist Mark Evans (www.markevansart.com) was introduced to the superyacht world when he...

Dec 22, 2009 Read more...

There is a long history of fireplaces being used on yachts, originally for warmth and more recently for ambience.

Dec 10, 2009 Read more...

Matthias Voit is a marine applications specialist at Dornbracht GmbH, a major supplier of bathroom equipment to the yachting industry ...

Dec 07, 2009 Read more...

Based in Fort Lauderdale, Wright Maritime Group (WMG) covers all aspects of yacht and ship construction from...

Dec 07, 2009 Read more...

Ergonomics is, put simply, the study of people's efficiency in their operating environment. It is a relatively modern...

Dec 01, 2009 Read more...

Often recognised more for their function than their form, mirrors are more looked into than looked at. Mediterraneo Design aims to change that...

Nov 04, 2009 Read more...

William Fife III used the two words above to define his philosophy of yacht design and their desired qualities. His yard operated between...

Oct 30, 2009 Read more...

Atlantis, in Plato's account, was a naval power lying off the Pillars of Hercules that sank into...

Oct 30, 2009 Read more...

Jensen Interiors and Simon Hamilton Interior Design recently collaborated...

Oct 28, 2009 Read more...

Al Robinson is a graduate in transportation design from Northumbria University with an interest in superyacht design...

Oct 28, 2009 Read more...

From their name, you might think that Fairlie Restorations are only involved in the yacht restoration business, but dig a little deeper and you will...

Oct 25, 2009 Read more...

Granted the headline is a slight cheat even though I usually travel to Monaco by train. It's quick, efficient (when not on strike)...

Oct 14, 2009 Read more...

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Rich man, Poor man, Beggar-man, Thief - these are the words of a...

Oct 07, 2009 Read more...

Today's interior designers are elevating yacht design to new heights of innovation and luxury starting from...

Oct 06, 2009 Read more...

Hot on the heels of the Monaco Yacht Show was the second in a series of debates of the Superyacht Design Summit...

Sep 28, 2009 Read more...

Tim Saunders Yacht Design (TSYD), a newly established superyacht design studio. According to the founder, Tim Saunders..

Sep 24, 2009 Read more...

Rainsford Mann Design (RMD) is a London based superyacht design company who specialise in design services offering..

Sep 04, 2009 Read more...

A visit to a brand new Heesen 47-metre, the second of the high-speed semi-planing...

Jul 16, 2009 Read more...

First let's look at Va Bene's unusual pedigree. The yacht was designed by Richard Hein and built at the Kees Cornelissen shipyard...

Jun 16, 2009 Read more...

Although still a very young shipyard, Platinum Yachts in Dubai is not without a certain experience...

May 21, 2009 Read more...

On Monday morning Design Centre Chelsea Harbour and The Yacht Report Group successfully held the Designer Business Forum...

May 13, 2009 Read more...

We refer to finely finished shiny boat equipment as boat jewellery or bling. The best yachts have often been referred to as works of art...

Apr 16, 2009 Read more...

The Baracuda spelling is unusual to English eyes by lacking an 'r', but that is the merest hint of how different she really is...

Apr 16, 2009 Read more...

She has been called SF 99 then Sigma but her true name is a simple letter...

Apr 06, 2009 Read more...

Maritime Concept and Construction (MCC) report that they have taken on an in-house chief designer and naval architect, Ms Kasia Milewska...

Mar 19, 2009 Read more...

In June of 2007, I read with interest an article in issue 85, page 81, of The Yacht Report regarding 'Teak Tactics'. As we briefly discussed

Mar 11, 2009 Read more...

Colin Addley, the company's Vice-President, collected me from my hotel with his Gulf driver, and whisked...

Feb 17, 2009 Read more...

1972 marked a watershed for Cantieri Navale Italiano. This was the year that the shipyard on the River Arno...

Dec 16, 2008 Read more...