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Material advantages

Alternative materials must surpass traditional materials to guarantee uptake, say designers in the morning session of day two at SuperyachtDESIGN Week

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Automotive alternative finishes are the future, say Hickling and Hoar

The first keynote from day two of SuperyachtDESIGN Week saw Awlgrip's Ken Hickling and Wild Group's Greg Hoar assess the potential for using alternative coating types to optimise the unique elements of a

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BRICs & Water - why yachting is yet to crack emerging markets

Designers Dimitris Hadjidimos and Bill Dixon joined Justin Ratcliffe on stage for a Q&A on the much-lauded 'emerging markets'. With these markets yet to show any real potential, they discussed what need

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SuperyachtDESIGN Week: Casting a YachtEye over AV/IT innovations

Stefan van Cleef of Oculus Technologies used an interactive AV/IT session to showcase his innovative YachtEye product.

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SuperyachtDESIGN Week shines a spotlight on lighting possibilities

Industry innovators, Antonella Damiano and Sally Storey introduced delegates to a wealth of lighting possibilities, that didn't stop at conventional exterior solutions, but also went inside the vessel.

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Design today is 'boring': SuperyachtDESIGN speaker lays down a challenge

From the perspective of speaker and architect, Rabih Hage, the interiors of yachts today are not matching the potential of their exciting exteriors.

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Contractually designers are 'damned if they do and damned if they don't'

In an intimate 'legal' session John Leonida and Elena Cristofori brainstormed the contractual problems the assembled designers face protecting intellectual property.

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SuperyachtDESIGN Week: Nurture a creative relationship with owners

Two Q&A sessions, featuring some of the world's most respected design minds, concluded that the processed can be greatly improved by nurturing the creative relationship with the client, and educating the… More

EVENTS

Inaugural SYDWeek opens its doors on 18 June

Although there have been design events in the past, none have brought together this many top designers, showrooms, powerful presentations and intimate discussions as the forthcoming SuperyachtDESIGN Week.… More

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SYD Week Speaker Spotlight: Greg Hoar

Greg Hoar has been an avid sailor for many years and has a great passion for the superyacht industry. Here he discusses his most challenging project and shares his thoughts as t… More

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SYD Week Speaker Spotlight: Rob Doyle

Head designer at Ron Holland Design for 18 years, working on projects like Mirabella V, the world's largest sloop, and now at the helm of his own studio in Kinsale, Rob Doyle speaks to SYD ahead of Sup… More

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SYD Week Speaker Spotlight: Ken Freivokh

Designer of The Maltese Falcon and more recently of the 141m schooner Dream Symphony, the world's largest sailing yacht currently under construction, Ken Freivokh talks to SYD ahead … More

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Bentley, Porsche and Benetti added to SYD Week line-up

SuperyachtDESIGN Week, is under two weeks away and we can now reveal that Bentley, Benetti, Porsche and Royal Falcon Fleet with be a part of the programme.… More

YACHT

Stepping Up: Northlander

With limited space and weight restrictions, installing a staircase on a superyacht is complex business. Following Q14's look at Adam Lay staircase and atrium design on board Lady Kathryn V, we sp… More

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SYD Week Speaker Spotlight: Evan K Marshall

Evan K Marshall, the man behind superyachts like Diamonds Are Forever, Opus II and Lady Linda, talks to SYD about his design philosophy and attracting new blood to the industry in the latest SYD Week Speaker Sp… More

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Baccarat crystal

FRANCE, Baccarat. Last week, SuperyachtDesign was invited to the head office and factory of internationally renowned crystal manufacturer, Baccarat. The French specialist is behind some of the most… More

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SYD Week Speaker Spotlight: Jonny Horsfield

SYD caught up with Jonny Horsfield, founder and design director at H2 Yacht Design, ahead of June's SuperyachtDESIGN Week as a part of our series of Q&As with speakers of the event.… More

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Edmiston signs contract for new 57m

MONACO. Edmiston has announced its fourth contract with Feadship in four years, with construction in place for a new 57m.… More

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Q15 out this week!

This week will see the release of the latest edition of SuperyachtDesign, Q15, featuring news and views from the world’s top design studios, as well as concepts, ideas and products from the worl… More

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SYD Week Speaker Spotlight: Martin Francis

SYD talks to Martin Francis, the mind behind M/Y Enigma (ex. Eco) and technical expert on M/Y A, as a part of a our series of Q&As with the speakers of June's SuperyachtDESIGN Week.… More

TECHNOLOGY

The quiet zone

In SuperyachtDesign Q14, industry representatives commented on whether or not technology ultimately enhances or detracts from the on-board experience for owners and guests. One such technology is t… More

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The Cultural Divide of Design

At this year's SuperyachtDESIGN Week (18-20 June) a panel of design experts will discuss the growing trend of not only designing in far flung locations, but also the cultural differences rising among the … More

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SYD Week Speaker Spotlight: Marnix Hoekstra

We caught up with Marnix J Hoekstra of Vripack in the first in a series of Q&As with some of the speakers from June's upcoming SuperyachtDESIGN Week.… More

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Clerkenwell Design Week 2013

With a higher concentration architects per square mile that anywhere else in the world, London’s Clerkenwell district is ideal for a three day celebration of design, architecture and creativity.… More

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DLBA launches new division & design

US, Virginia. Donald L. Blount and Associates has launched a new design division called Fathom Studio. Operating under the DLBA umbrella, the new department has revealed a 7.6m boat called Pandion 25, creat… More

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The silver touch

Guido Krass is the man behind a line of superyachts that have gone on to become an icon of design. Featured in the latest issue of The Superyacht Owner, he describes how he set up Hanseatic Marine … More

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SuperyachtDESIGN Week programme revealed

The programme for SuperyachtDESIGN Week has been revealed and it reads as a who’s who of the most influential minds in the world of large yacht design.… More

TENDERS AND TOYS

Aeroboat at Rolls-Royce

ENGLAND, London. Claydon Reeves reveals a refined version of its 15m Aeroboat at Rolls-Royce’s London Motor Cars showroom. Once built, the British designed and constructed boat will be capable of speeds in… More

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Johnny Vickers appointed as director at RWD

ENGLAND, New Forest. Almost two months after naming Toby Ecuyer as partner, Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD) has announced the appointment of Johnny Vickers as a director. Vickers, who started his career at RWD … More

TECHNOLOGY

The hydrogen powered Pinstripe

SWEDEN, Vargön. While there are tender manufacturers that offer environmentally conscious hybrid propulsion systems, Gray Design has revealed a nine-metre concept with a hydrogen propulsion system calle… More

EVENTS

Top Gear

In the latest issue of SuperyachtDesign, Q14, we invited a selection of studios to provide us with their all-time favourite automobile designs and the reasons for their choice. Here Luiz de Basto s… More

TENDERS AND TOYS

Branson inspired inflatable island

ENGLAND, Suffolk. Superyacht Tenders and Toys has revealed the Sea Cabana, an inflatable island currently in build and designed using the same material from Richard Branson’s hot air balloon in his r… More

YACHT

Yacht Architecture

Bernardo Zuccon is the architect behind the 54m Discovery concept featured on SuperyachtDesign.com, which is indicative of the form language employed by the studio on the Dislopen line.… More

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The SuperyachtDESIGN Week: new design thinking

UK, London. In collaboration with Design Centre Chelsea Harbour (DCCH), The Superyacht Group is pleased to announce the first weeklong design event focused on the design of superyachts called SuperyachtDESI… More

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Based Upon attends Design Days Dubai

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, Dubai. With just a few days left till the start of the second Design Days Dubai event, English artisan studio Based Upon reveals what it will be presenting at the show.… More

STUDIO

Domus: Crowning Glory

Founded in 2002 Earlcrown is a luxury project management and design house that works on some of the world’s most exclusive private residences. Having worked on many high-profile properties as well as&n… More

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Larger designs from Moonen

THE NETHERLANDS, s-Hertogenbosch. Moonen has revealed two new concepts, a 42m and a 49m, designed by René van der Velden. The new models add to the growing portfolio offered by the Dutsch shipyard since… More

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RWD name Toby Ecuyer as partner

ENGLAND, New Forest. Design studio Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD) have announced the appointment of Toby Ecuyer as partner.… More

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Q14 out this week!

ENGLAND, London. Starting 2013 with a clear automotive theme, SuperyachtDesign Q14 offers the latest news, debates and concepts from design studios around the world.… More

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The natural fit

CANADA, Vancouver. Working in collaboration with designer Ron Holland, Rayburn Yachts and Freedom Marine have revealed a new 33.5m project, which is based on an existing and proven hull platform by Rayburn … More

TECHNOLOGY

Below the waterline

For 15 years the Canadian design studio Bray Yacht Design & Research has been looking into fuel-efficient hull forms and appendages. Patrick Bray explains how, by innovating below the waterline, it is po… More

PEOPLE

Artisan: A Fair Game

First introduced to the game of backgammon by her Egyptian step grandfather, Alexandra Llewellyn started to design bespoke backgammon boards. SYD spoke to her about her work, inspiration and what makes custom… More

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Dreaming big

ENGLAND, London. Following the launch of Feadship’s 99m project Dream, the largest superyacht to be built in the Netherlands, SuperyachtDesign paid a visit to the studio behind its design, Andrew … More

TENDERS AND TOYS

Modern classics

NEW ZEALAND, Auckland. The 7.5m Open Tender and 8.2 Owner Tender are the latest concepts to come from GY Boat Design. The classic looking tenders feature plumb bows and deep V-shaped hulls for better perf… More

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New renders for ER175

In April last year, SYD reported on a new 53m concept from designer Ivan Erdevicki and Icon Yachts. We can now reveal the finished renders from this futuristic looking superyacht concept.… More

SPACE

Working with water

A water feature will almost always be in the top 10 of an owner’s wish list, whether it be a Jacuzzi or a 10m pool. It is therefore no surprise that a growing number of concepts include waterfalls, jet… More

TECHNOLOGY

Central command concept

DENMARK, Risskov. Audio-visual specialist, Lantic Entertainment Systems has released a new feature for its cabin control software called Central Command. The addition offers cost and environmentally-effic… More

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Rubelli/Donghia add Charles lighting to London showroom

London's Rubelli / Donghia showroom added Parisian lighting brand Charles to its collections. Founded in 1908, Charles is one of the few remaining workshops to preserve the tradition of French metalworking.… More

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Malcolm McKeon takes the helm of new design studio

ENGLAND, Lymington. In his first interview since departing Dubois Naval Architects, Malcolm McKeon discusses his vision for superyacht design, busines… More

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Zuccon launches new Zuccon Superyacht Design division

Design studio Zuccon International Project has revealed a new division called Zuccon Superyacht Design that will focus exclusively on the study and customisation of superyacht projects.… More

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Novurania adds new tenders to range

US, Florida. Tender builder, Novurania has announced new models for 2013 following its acquisition of US-based tender manufacturer, Nautica International's assets.… More

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Designing on ice

SWEDEN, Jukkasjärvi. As the snow around the South East of England starts to melt, the efforts and design achievement by London-based studio Andrew Winch Designs continues to inspire guests staying at … More

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Setzer Yacht Architects opens Antigua studio

ANTIGUA, Falmouth Harbour. The influence of the new scenic setting as well as being up close to the many yachts in Antigua's harbour has already benefited the team.… More

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Philippe Briand prepares for three new deliveries

ENGLAND, London. On a recent visit to London-based design studio Philippe Briand, SuperyachtDesign met with Veerle Battiau, director of Vitruvius Yachts, to discuss how the team has brought new life to… More

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The Superyacht Annual Report published

The most comprehensive analysis of the superyacht market, including design trends, global wealth and country reports, is out now.… More

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Dalton Designs diversifies into aviation

USA, Florida. Superyacht interior design studio, Dalton Designs has announced a move into private aircraft interiors, to supplement its marine and residential offerings.… More

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Waterforce

ITALY, Bologna. Waterforce 78 is a 23.9m motoryacht concept by Italian design graduate Lorenzo Kerkoc. The design attempts to combine ideas from the automotive and military industries, and includes a tender… More

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A drop of design

In November, SYD attended a preview of a collaboration between Pininfarina, the design powerhouse behind some of the most influential car designs of the 20th century and luxury whiskey brand, Chivas. We c… More

SPACE

Ceramic Collaboration

Earlier this year, iconic German brand Villeroy & Boch teamed up with typographic artist Ebon Heath to create 100 limited edition luxury wash basins. SYD caught up with Heath to ask him a little about the pr… More

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Granturismo completes first sea trials

UK, London. In September 2012 we reported on Silver Arrows Marine’s (SAM) 14m concept in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, Martin Francis and Tommaso Spadolini. The boat has completed its first sea t… More

TENDERS AND TOYS

T/T Quinta Essentia

THE NETHERLANDS, Sneek. The 7.5m tender built for Heesen’s 55m Quinta Essentia, which was launched in March 2011, was designed by Vripack with interior by Italian designer Michela Reverberi af… More

EVENTS

London Design Week 2013 Preview...

SYD takes a look at what the showrooms of Design Centre Chelsea Harbour will be offering for spring/summer 2013 at the preview of London Design Week. Expect the bold, the bright and the beautiful… More

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American Superyacht Forum - Call for Papers

In order to offer sessions with the issues most important to you, we're asking for your feedback for the forthcoming American Superyacht Forum in Vegas (14-16 May 2013).… More

TECHNOLOGY

Bamboo tender

AUSTRIA, Vienna. The R1 tender is a 7.7m concept designed by Sigmund Yacht Design and commissioned by US-based bamboo specialist Lamboo.… More

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Philippe Starck assesses the future at GSF 2012

The 2012 Global Superyacht Forum came to an end yesterday in a fitting manner with a closing assessment of ‘The Future’ from visionary designer Philippe Starck… More

TENDERS AND TOYS

Delta 26

SWEDEN, Djurhamn. The 8.1m Delta 26 is the latest to come from Swedish boat builder Delta Powerboats, with design by Mannerfelt Design Team.… More

EVENTS

Navigating Time

UK, London. At a press conference in The Saatchi Gallery, during the SalonQP exhibition, Alessandro Quintavalle, CEO of the famous British brand Thomas Mercer, unveiled the company’s latest creation, t… More

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PYC paper to provide greater clarity on yacht design

THE NETHERLANDS, Amsterdam. BMT Nigel Gee will present a technical paper in collaboration with the Cayman Island Shipping Registry on Yacht Design and Construction at the International HISWA Symposium.… More

STUDIO

Q&A with John Munford

John Munford started his career in 1966 and entered the yacht industry after a chance meeting with John White, the then managing director of CNI, inspiring a direction for life. SYD went to visit the design… More

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Pocket Spa to be displayed at GSF

With just days to go till the start of the 2012 Global Superyacht Forum, SYD can confirm that a built version of the winning design of the Awlgrip Future Interior Design challenge will be on display in the … More

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Q13 out this week

As 2012 draws to a close, the last SuperyachtDesign of the year, Q13, offers the last of the year’s project and studio news from around the globe, presenting news, products and concepts that w… More

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Philippe Starck to deliver closing Keynote speech at GSF

The iconic, world-renowned designer Philippe Starck has announced that he will take to the stage at the 2012 Global Superyacht Forum to share his unique perspectives and visions for the superyacht world.… More

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Interior designer, Alberto Pinto, dies aged 69

Internationally renowned designer Alberto Pinto passed away late on Sunday night, after a 42-year-long career working on some of the world's top luxury residences, palaces, private jets and superyachts.… More

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First marina design programme to launch in 2013

"There is a lack of design ideas, which is a real problem," says Dr Peter Jansens, tutor on the PIANC hosted programme held in Rome in January 2013.… More

YACHT

Sarp's first 46m superyacht due in 2014

TURKEY, Antalya. Sarp Yacht Co. has reported steady progress on its first 46m superyacht, due for delivery in July 2014.… More

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Malcolm McKeon to leave Dubois

Malcolm McKeon, one of the two principal partners in the renowned superyacht design and naval architecture studio Dubois Naval Architects has announced he will leave the firm. His departure is effective i… More

TENDERS AND TOYS

Jaguar Speedboat

The English luxury car manufacturer, Jaguar has unveiled a sleek 6.1m tender concept to support the international debut of its XF Sportbrake, launched this week.… More

NEWS

Yacht drawbridge

UK, Sarisbury Green. Ken Freivokh Design has revealed a new side passarelle concept that connects the internal multi-storey atrium on a motoryacht with a jetty alongside, offering an owner and guests a stable… More

YACHT

Against the current

Mauro Sculli has worked in the fields of yacht design and project management for more than 30 years. His contribution to cutting-edge concepts such as the WallyPower 118 and the WHY 58 prove that he is no… More

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Venus: Steve Jobs' final vision

After much anticipation, Feadship has launched the 78m Venus (Hull 684). The shipyard may not have made any comment on this highly confidential project yet, but having been built for the late Steve… More

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Dining On Deck

Over the years John Munford has come to recognise the necessity for stylish deck furniture on yachts that can be stacked, folded, stored and easily moved between decks. His latest addition is the Folding … More

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Winners announced for ISS Design & Leadership Awards 2012

US, Fort Lauderdale. The winners of the Design & Leadership Awards 2012 were announced at the 22nd International Superyacht Society (ISS) Design Awards Gala on 24 October.… More

YACHT

Top Yacht: Project 12

Conceived by an experienced owner, the 46m Project 12 was launched this summer after a bit of an interrupted build process. SYD visited the yacht at Cannes Boat Show and talked to interior designer Mark Berryma… More

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Maverick owners feature in issue five of TSO

Superyacht owners are ambitious, charismatic and pioneering characters. In Issue Five of The Superyacht Owner, a handful of these inspiring figures share their thoughts, be it in their boardroom or o… More

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The Awlgrip Challenge 2013

Following the success of the first competition in 2012, Awlgrip, a division of AkzoNobel, has announced it will being holding the Future Interior Design: The Awlgrip Challenge again in 2013.… More

STUDIO

Beautiful Bocci

Canada is not a country traditionally associated with glass blowing but Vancouver-based Bocci has been building a reputation for its striking hand-blown glass lighting since 2006. SYD spoke to creative director… More

TENDERS AND TOYS

Hodgdon deliver 10.5m limousine

Hodgdon Custom Tenders, a part of Hodgdon Shipbuilding, has delivered the third of its custom superyacht limousine tenders, designed by Michael Peters Yacht Design. … More

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Oortgiese renamed Heesen Yachts Interiors

Oortgiese, Heesen's in-house interior fitter and builder, has been renamed Heesen Yachts Interiors. The move brings the company into line with the rest of the Heesen brand.… More

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Benetti Design Innovation

MONACO. During the 2012 Monaco Boat Show, Benetti, a division of the Azimut Benetti Group, announced a new design project called Design Innovation, in which 16 studios were invited to share their interpre… More

YACHT

Exploring History

Gianluca Ascheri, an economics graduate from the commercial university Luigi Bocconi in Milan, with a masters in Business Administration, discusses the history behind Explorer vessels and their value today.… More

NEWS

New directions: Equus

Acquired by Jamie Edmiston last year, Linley is evolving, adding a more contemporary edge to its products while staying true to the classic brand's loyal followers. SYD went to the showroom to see former Si… More

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Merc & SAM reveal new design

UK, London. At the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show, Silver Arrows Marine (SAM) revealed a new 14m concept in collaboration with the design team behind the successful German car manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz.… More

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Online makeovers

Announcing two sparkling new website relaunches. First, our own new look at SuperyachtDesign.com...… More

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The future of superyacht design

For the second time this year, The Superyacht Group presented the SuperyachtDesign Summit, which delivered an evening of topical discussions, ideas and opinions on the future of superyacht design...… More

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Maja Vujec wins Awlgrip Future Interior Design Challenge

Judges for Akzo Nobel’s Awlgrip Future Interior Design Challenge have chosen young Croatian designer Maja Vujec as the winner of the competition at Monaco Yacht Show ceremony.… More

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Triumphant arrival of Redman Whiteley Dixon Auto Tour 2012

The convoy of 17 vintage and modern supercars from the Redman Whiteley Dixon Auto Tour 2012 arrived to 200 spectators in Monaco after driving three days from Kent to Monte Carlo.… More

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Palumbo's Alubrid Line

ITALY, Naples. As the first day of the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show kicks off, Italian shipyard Palumbo has announced it will be presenting a new superyacht series called Alubrid. The new series, which will form … More

NEWS

Two designers added to the SuperyachtDesign Summit panel

Dickie Bannenberg from Bannenberg & Rowell and Ben Harrison from Eidsgaard will join Hoekstra, Oeino and Pastrovich on stage on 25 September at DCCH… More

EVENTS

Fourth Annual LAPADA Art & Antique Fair

This week sees the fourth annual edition of one of the UK’s most important art and antiques fairs, the LAPADA Art & Antique Fair the perfect event for sourcing new art and antiques suitable for a … More

EVENTS

Design Goes Zoom

Established in 2008 by superyacht design studio, Redman Whiteley Dixon, the RWD Tour provides superyacht designers, as well as other VIPS the ability to travel to the Monaco Yacht Show in style.… More

NEWS

Cascading Blue

Silverlining has announced that it will reveal a new collection of wood colours, textures and finishes at Monaco Yacht Show 2012. The studio has incorporated the new colours into a stunning 1.7m high wood … More

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First Bespoke Global retail store

USA, New York. Launched last May, Bespoke Global has gone from strength to strength. This summer it opened its first interactive retail concept store Southampton, New York… More

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Q12 out this week

As the boat show season draws ever closer, we are pleased to announce the arrival of our autumn edition of SuperyachtDesign, Q12. We hear from design studios from around the globe and bring you the… More

TENDERS AND TOYS

Dieseljet 565

UK, Oxfordshire. In September 2011, Williams Performance Tenders unveiled a new line of tenders, the Dieseljet range, in response to the demand by owners and shipyards for a tender that would run on the s… More

SPACE

Compromising for Charter

A successful charter yacht can turn an owner’s lifestyle investment into a way to generate revenue when the yacht is not being used. SYD talks to designers about how a charter viable yacht can be achieve… More

YACHT

Code 1 Art

Magne Furuholmen started his career with the famous 1980s pop group A-ha as the band’s keyboard player and art director. Having created various works over the years, the 1,787sqm Code 1 sail for 66m … More

EVENTS

Decorex 2012

This year sees London's Decorex celebrates its 35th anniversary. SYD talks to a few of the exhibitors set to be at this year's event and asks what we can expect...… More

Products

Material advantages

Alternative materials must surpass traditional materials to guarantee uptake, say designers in the morning session of day two at SuperyachtDESIGN Week More

Concepts

The musical concept

FRANCE, Aix-en-Provence. Stradivarius is a 120m motoryacht concept and the latest to come from the drawing board of McDiarmid Yacht & Design. The concept marks the studio’s second anniversary and was inspired by a visit to The Venice Music Museum in Venice, Italy. More