THE WORLD’S LEADING
DESIGN NAMES
2017
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EDITORIAL
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LUXURY PROJECTS
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WINCH DESIGN
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MICHELA REVERBERI
32 TONY CASTRO YACHTS 36
BOMBARDIER BUSINESS AIRCRAFT
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MARCELO PENNA YACHT DESIGN
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The start of another year is a great time to concentrate on the future and take stock of things. In this instance, we have achieved this quite simply by taking a forwardlooking approach to design and asked some of the world’s leading names in the yacht and aviation design sector to talk about their thoughts, ideas and ideals, the direction of design and also technology, moving forward. In this, our latest addition to the Luxe et al series of hard back issues, we talk to the design names working in both the marine and aviation design sectors about
the direction of design. Like its sister title “design et al” which publishes an annual design book, The World’s Leading Design Names for the interior design and architecture industries, Luxe et al’s version will from this point become an annual title. We do hope you enjoy this closer look and insight into the minds of those who are shaping our future, defining their plans and changing the world. Until next month Joanne
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LAURA POMPONI LUXURY PROJECTS
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OUR PHILOSOPHY IS TO REALLY ENTER OWNERS’ EMOTIONAL WORLDS SO THAT WE CAN CREATE NEW EMOTIONS FOR THEM.
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Tell us a little about your background in design (education, experience etc.).
Name five key themes to consider when approaching design.
different taste: it’s all about the crossover of styles and respecting diversity.
Born in Rome but grew up in Ancona. There I studied at the Polytechnic University and got a Degree in Engineering. Immediately after my graduation my success continued in working for the large Italian tech company: Telecom Italia Mobiles. It needs no explanation that this involved lots of travel and international business. However, the ability to really understand the base elements of interior design and a deep interest in colour, shapes, art and architecture was always simmering beneath the surface for me. I grew up surrounded by fashion designers (including my grandmother), anyway I chose to study engineering because I am really passionate about maths and complicated equations. What I actually like about the construction of a yacht is the intricacy of the process, it’s like a DNA spiral and I love solving these complex issues. So, I started to work in Super Yacht Building in 2002 and after a long experience in project management it was several years later on a trip to Doha when I decided to put the entrepreneurial ambitions I had since childhood, into action. It was a fortunate occasion to meet with a Sheikh on this particular trip that propelled these ambitions into reality. Strong passion for art and design, my love for material research and finding innovative applications made me to start my own business. Luxury Projects Design Studio and Atelier headquartered in Ancona (Italy) was founded in 2008. Now we are challenged with complicated projects and experiencing new cultures, these are the key drivers for creating innovative and amazing interiors.
One: Emotion is the re-occurring theme that runs through all of our work. “Our philosophy is to really enter owners’ emotional worlds so that we can create new emotions for them”.
A designer’s work is so diverse – how do you manage to hold down a career and a life?
What direction do you feel design is moving towards in general terms? Keywords: space, warm atmospheres to be lived in, cosy feeling, flexibility. Increasing importance is given to spaces in relation to their functionalities. This creates a significant change in architecture and interior design. The focus lies on creating “relaxing useful spaces” by introducing few important high-end design pieces and be-spoke furniture combined with lighting devices. Space still means luxury and luxury means the possibility to enjoy big spaces. In bespoke furniture, which can be considered always tailor-made, these details are really becoming an important aspect of the interior design. As in the project of a yacht interior less dominance is given to structural furniture, the introduction, where possible, of free standing pieces, give a more homey feeling and at the same time add a great added value by allowing a lot of flexibility directly and in any future changes or refits of the vessel.
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Two: Start from scratch, a unique opportunity to develop new concepts. Three: Art and technology combined with attention to details. Four: Lighting Projects. Five: Research & Innovation on materials. And key trends that we should be aware of? Fortunately Luxury Projects studio is generally not so influenced by the current “trend”, thanks mainly to our Clients challenging us with different and incredible requests, coming firstly from their cultural background. For the just mentioned reason Luxury Projects interiors are characterized by a cross-over of styles and the research of materials. We see yachts rich of colours and warm, joyful atmospheres in wide bright spaces where there is no contrast between living inside and outside. What projects are you currently working on? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Residential & Hotels Private Residences & Hotels in Budapest, Shangai, Kuala Lampur – Interior Design Floating Houses & Hotel suites Yachts Yachts delivered in 2016 MY 90mt Nero – Corsair Vessel Refit MY 38m Heesen Destiny MY 43m CRN Avant Garde MY 42m Heesen Lady Azul MY 42m Lady Jade Yachts Work in progress New MY 42m yacht in Spain Extension to 41m of MY Saint Raphael Refit of an historical 42m Feadship Refit MY 42m Saint Nicholas New MY 52m Motor Sail in Turkey Other top secret projects entering construction across the world.
If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to design schemes, what would it be? Listening to the Clients, we approach every project with a complete open mind, starting from the beginning, considering the first aim is entering into their emotional mind-set so as to be able to create new emotions for them. Each design reflects a
Simply by combining passions: traveling, discovering new cultures, curiosity for details. My approach is eclectic, using ideas picked up in both my work and leisure time. A really helpful and totally different professional background as engineering, creates the perfect mix of creativity with a very organized approach to job and life. What are your aims and goals for the next twelve months? Getting some innovative projects we are working on, that will allow the LP team to express their creativity and innovative approach to them.
Final thoughts; tell us a little more about yourself… The car you drive? JEEP Your favourite place to travel to in the world? I’m so lucky to have been in my life in almost 110 countries, therefore my favourite place is simply to discover a new special and hidden location! Your favourite hotel/ restaurant/ bar? Hotels? Difficult! Always like to change and discover new concepts. For sure Six Sense Spas. Restaurant? I love food and cooking, therefore always a special trattoria as well as a gourmet restaurant! The place that gives you the most energy? BEING in front of the SEA in any season! And the place that enables you to totally relax? Relaxing? Simply reading books and writing poems better close to the beach or staying with friends & family. Your favourite food and drink? Pasta & Pims, obviously not together! Anything else interesting? Bringing my SMILE and happy positive approach to life everywhere I go!
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DAVID TYDEMAN CEO - OYSTER YACHTS
MARCUS WRIGHT LEAD IN-HOUSE STYLIST OYSTER YACHTS
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Tell us a little about your background in design (education, experience etc.). David: Sailing since childhood, racing dinghies and then windsurfers (in top 10 in UK in early 80’s), then started keelboat and offshore racing in my late teens. I have a 1st Class Hons in Naval Architecture and an MBA. Marcus: A lifelong sailor, I had wanted to be a designer since childhood and took a degree in Transportation, specialising in yachts. My first job was designing for the Mission group working on a bespoke 50 footer, various hi-fi products, and a custom sound system for Aston Martin. At Ken Freivokh Design I worked on designs for Sunseeker and large superyachts like the 300’ “Maltese Falcon” and “Leopard 3”. Then I joined Rhoades Young as a senior designer for the interior of “Hetairos” which was an incredibly detailed project, before the opportunity to join Oyster arose. What projects are you currently working on? David: We have just announced two new yachts – the Oyster 565 and 595 – these complete the redesign of the entire range that we started in 2011 with the Oyster 885. With 7 yachts now in the range from the new 56.5ft Oyster 565 to the ~120ft Oyster 118, these yachts have a family characteristic we have called the G6 hull (the 6th generation of Oyster designs). I led the team which developed a new hull form and ran extensive tank testing with scale models to refine the underwater shape. We focused on the ratios of beam to length and the height of the side deck above the waterline to get the mix of performance and interior volumes we wanted. Placing the mast in the right place was critical – both for sailing performance and to allow us to orientate the accommodation around it. This created naval architecture challenges and one part of the solution was to use twin rudders at a dihedral angle of around 15 degrees to give smooth handling and yet hull volume at the back of the boat. The Oyster 885 when first launched in September 2012 proved we had got it right and the first Oyster 885 completed a circumnavigation with its owner Eddie Jordan of Formula 1 fame. These G6 hulls have significantly more interior volume, enhanced window positions and shapes and allow the engineering and interior design teams much greater flexibility in meeting clients requests for their very personalised living spaces. What projects have you recently completed? David: We’ve just signed the contract for the second Oyster 118 for handover in Spring 2020 for a British client – this will be a wonderful Superyacht with a very spacious owners suite and some unique pieces of furniture. I’ve spent months working with the client on the overall layout of the cabins and how he wants to create the simple communication between the living spaces, the sleeping quarters and the social separation of crew areas. With ~700 cubic metres of interior volume to configure – that’s nearly 6 times the interior volume of the new Oyster 565 - this yacht gives huge opportunities for ideas to flow and develop.
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We also find that owners enjoy refining ideas seen on other yachts and the Owners suite on this 118 is a development of the layout choices we are building for the owner of the ~300 cu metre Oyster 885-08. With 885-09 also just signed for an Australian client and the 7th Oyster 825 – a smaller sister yacht like the award winning Maegan – building for a Finnish client, styles and preferences vary widely. That’s a deep part of the pleasure of what we do. Finding the balance between the naval architecture and the “home from home” styling is one of the best bits of building Oyster yachts. Where do you feel super yacht design is going in terms of interior schemes? Marcus: It seems as though Owners are keen to have a sanctuary from the heat of the midday Caribbean sun, with the increasingly popular placid schemes of muted and somewhat de-saturated base colours (often livened up with judicious use of accent colours in loose items of upholstery). The move towards these calm and almost bleached moods mean we are often asked for special wood finishes, and this represents a particular challenge our joiners and finishing departments; increasingly the trend has been towards non-natural wood colours with pale driftwood like finishes being particularly popular. The problem is that trees don’t actually grow in those colours! We will always use the finest quality natural timbers and veneers, and have invested a great deal of time in achieving some beautiful limed finishes which knock back the full intensity of the wood colour while enhancing the natural beauty of the grain, and we are satisfied will meet our standards and can confidently offer with the Oyster warranty. Owners are keen to achieve a more domestic standard of living when afloat. We carefully source high quality materials which would look more at home in a boutique hotel, but will still stand up to the rigours of passage-making on a serious bluewater yacht; long gone are the days of vinyl covered seats just because they need to cope with wet oilskins! And on the larger yachts, this move towards ‘high end residential’ design tends to see feature items of furniture appearing to be freestanding rather than built-in. Are there any key design directions you would like to discuss? Marcus: More and more Owners are asking for a more bespoke yacht, with greater choice and more opportunities to customise. It is a rewarding challenge to design a range of ‘standard Oyster yachts’ which can then be tailored to suit an individual. Owners are much more design aware and want to be able to select a variety of interesting fabrics and finishes, specify particular fittings and adjust the layout to suit their family’s needs. As we design and engineer the yachts fully in 3D aerospace engineering software, and cut all the joinery with the latest computer controlled robotic machinery, we are able to move quickly to vary the stock design a great deal to fully satisfy a discerning yachtsman’s particular requirements. The same can be said for the interior design itself; with a little fine tuning and careful material selection, a model in our range must be able to satisfy customers with traditional ‘seamanlike’
values one day, and then still appeal to an enthusiast of ultra rigid minimalism the next. Trends going forward? Marcus: We see movement towards much lighter, thinner elegant sections in contemporary furniture design, items being very clean, minimalist and thin edged with very rectilinear forms, contrasted by more informal and softer looking upholstery. It’s crucial that we carefully distil these design elements into something which is practical, safe and robust enough for life afloat without losing those aesthetic qualities. We have a tremendous reputation for serious go-anywhere yachts for proper sailors and cannot just blindly follow fashion. What are your favourite recent schemes? Please describe key elements. Marcus: My favourite yacht so far has been Maegan; she’s probably the yacht I’d buy for myself! It was a particularly satisfying project as she was designed in conjunction with an Owner who is very much a design fanatic herself with a very focused view of where we were going; so under a very watchful eye and a tight brief, it was always going to be a highly successful project. The fact that she has been nominated for an interior design award is a testament to the success of this collaboration. The yacht has a very coherent scheme throughout in horizontally grained quarter sawn limed oak, with a walnut contrast band detail and an unusual but strikingly clean quarter sawn walnut sole. The bulkheads are split at dado height with white painted panelling to keep the cabins and corridor light and airy, with white leather upholstery in the saloon having the same effect. In order to avoid it all getting a little too white, we used a taupe lining material for the central overhead panels in the saloon and in the hull sides. It is all set off with carefully selected (expensive) rectangular light fittings which help to emphasise the minimalist feel without becoming overly hard or industrial looking. A key feature which was highly successful was the sliding partition and flush stowing door between the galley and saloon; the Owners are very social people and were keen that the galley became part of the entertaining space, rather than being ‘crew only’, however, it is easily closed off for more formal dining. Any final thoughts? Marcus: I feel very lucky to be earning a living helping people achieve their dreams; whilst often very difficult because yachts can be such a frustrating shape sometimes, it is hugely rewarding to be a part of a team working for experienced sailors investing in the finest pastime on the planet. David: It’s a privilege to help clients turns dreams into reality.
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ANDREW WINCH WINCH DESIGNS
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THE MOST IMPORTANT DIRECTION IN TERMS OF DESIGN IS THAT CREATING THE PERFECT ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR CLIENT’S LIFESTYLE IS THE PRIORITY.
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What projects are you currently working on? Currently the company has several yachts being delivered, two planes which are in the process of being completed and architectural projects in destinations as far flung as Cape Town, the Seychelles and Montenegro. In the latter, we are working on an iconic yacht club at Portonovi, a new 60-acre luxury resort and super yacht marina. What projects have you recently completed? Winch Design is known as one of the leading international design studios in the world. With recent project completions including the interior design of the 74m Amels motor yacht Plus Ultra, the interior design of the largest volume yacht ever built, the iconic 156m motor yacht Dilbar and an expansive city penthouse apartment inspired by the Art Deco era. What companies have you worked with for the above projects? Companies we have collaborated with on several projects across all three departments include David Linley and Thomas Mercer. Where do you feel super yacht design is going in terms of interior schemes? Super yacht design is becoming more focused on integrating interior and exterior living spaces. The focus on having a large beach club and spa area creates a great feeling of openness inside the yacht, maximising the space. Along with glass and material technology advancing, the structural constraints are becoming less, leading to more interesting ways of designing spaces and combining areas. Are there any key design directions you would like to discuss? For us, the most important direction in terms of design is that creating the perfect environment for our client’s lifestyle is the priority. Clients increasingly want all of their surroundings, whether it’s a yacht, plane, home, private office, helicopter etc created exclusively for them and with the same level of design and attention to detail. We are increasingly being asked by clients to create several projects because they want a seamless transition from their home in one country to their private plane, to their yacht and on to another property. We are currently also looking at designing a bespoke car, train and even a bicycle! Trends going forward? As super yachts continue to grow in size, so too do the possibilities for palatial private spaces, spas,
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balconies, gymnasiums and secluded spots where one can focus. Cinemas of the highest quality are becoming significant, both internally and on deck. Impressive personal zones will continue to push limits from snow rooms to private pool decks that transform into sports courts. Anything is possible for the future to create truly unique and innovative spaces that meet the owner’s wishes. PYC (Private Yacht Compliance) regulations are dictating interior finishes so all materials and finishes have to be carefully selected to comply with this. What are your favourite recent schemes - please describe key elements. We don’t have a “house style” at Winch Design, so every scheme is a favourite because we are creating something unique for each client. For me, the marriage of form and function is something I believe we do very well and those elements are my favourites, because we make the impossible a reality. What product companies have you worked with that you would be happy to recommend to other designers? We work with so many different companies and craftsmen around the world who excel in their respective fields. Our teams travel extensively to find the absolute best, the unique and the unusual so our address book of contacts is sizeable and it is not something we share! And now a little about you: - The car you drive Bentley Continental and a Landrover Discovery. - Your favourite restaurant A restaurant I have visited for several years, Lucio, Fulham Road. - Best way to relax Sailing with my family and friends. - The place that gives you inspiration Whilst sailing on my very own Jeanneau 64 “Polar Bear”. As an avid sailor, I love being on the water and am always inspired by nature around me. - Ideal holiday destination Sailing in the Balearic Islands. - The perfect drink Chateau Batailley. - Final thoughts or words of wisdom I am privileged that I have been able to do something that I love for the last thirty years and have a wonderful team around me, all of whom bring something very special to our business.
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ADAM WHITE FACTORYDESIGN
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What projects are you currently working on? Many, but sadly all confidential, as is the way with aviation. What projects have you recently completed? Etihad A380 and B787 cabin design, Four Seasons B757 interior. What companies have you worked with for the above projects? Etihad, TAG Aviation, Four Seasons and many talented suppliers. Where do you feel aviation design is going in terms of interior schemes? To infinity, and beyond... Well, not quite, but I think I can confidently say that the days of customising a seat and doing a trim and finish overhaul being satisfactory are over. That having been said, it takes deep pockets to change an entire cabin interior, but as airlines pressurise aircraft and equipment makers to be ever more innovative, they have to respond with being ever more flexible; the customer is always right, and as such you cannot differentiate brand with a simple makeover, and an extra inch or two on pitch. Name five key themes to consider when approaching design in 2016 and beyond: One: The clarity of your vision: who exactly are you designing for? What defines them? Two: What might be available tomorrow that is just a dream today. Three: What will have changed for the passengers in 4 years time at launch. Four: Consider solutions that have wit as well as technical excellence. Five: Innovation: now is the time… What are your favourite recent schemes? Please describe key elements. Etihad A380. At launch, this was and remains the most highly customised cabin interior flying in commercial aviation, and everything we introduced has improved in some way the flying experience for Guests. This effort was egalitarian in that our interest in improving the experience across all classes was echoed by a supportive client and we brought innovation into the aircraft at many levels. Whilst we look very hard at improving the flying experience by technical innovations and clever
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architecture, we like to try and delight people as well. When you walk along the aisle in First Class, the ceiling has lit panels with a pattern designed to suit the modern, Arabic look of the airline. As you walk past, tiny projectors shine the illuminated pattern on you from the ceiling above. The mind is tricked into a sense that the dappled light is from the lit panels, which are an interpretation of the sun flickering through the leaves of a date palm. It really is a delightful moment when you notice it as you walk through. If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to design schemes, what would it be? Always, always, always try to think of something that hasn’t been done before, and back it up with a way to do it now. What products and services could you not live without when designing? Obviously my partners and company, peopled by amazing talent and computers I can’t even turn on, let alone operate. But for myself, a little time out to think and a pen to make scribbly sketches with. As a designer please tell us the following: The place that gives you most inspiration: When I am not walking around a city like London, it would be the internet where a virtual walk is always on offer, around pretty much most things. The place you can relax most: On a plane. Or riding a motorcycle. Or building an engine. The most inspirational design scheme or project you have seen or visited in recent times: A sculpture by David Cerny in Prague, of Franz Kafka’s head. This might seem abstract but look at it on Youtube and look at the simple narrative. It has enormous clarity in both its concept and in its implementation. All 45 tons of it. Any final thoughts? The world of aircraft cabin interior design has changed significantly in the past decade as a result of commercial pressures and is pretty much the most exciting place to work now. It keeps us busy and happy, a lucky place to be. However we would quite like to do a luxury yacht if there are any takers?
MICHELA REVERBERI MICHELA REVERBERI STUDIO
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Tell us a little about your background in design (education, experience etc.). I graduated in Architecture in Rome. After ten years’ experience in other architecture studios, of which eight were spent in Luigi Sturchio’s office, I started my own firm. What projects are you currently working on? I am developing a project of an 80mt M/Y for Turquoise Yachts, a skyscraper for Vitruvius in Hong Kong and a 7-star resort in Tuscany. What projects have you recently completed? I just completed the refit of 64m S/Y Spirit of the C’s by Perini and the 55m M/Y Quinta Essentia. What companies have you worked with for the above projects?
the diversity and original features of the boat, connecting all elements through a rewriting of rules that govern the arrangement of the spaces and relationship between light and shadow, full and empty. A solution for artificial light had to be found as well at that point, it required a solution that could look forward, considering that since the beginning the choice of the spotlight was generally inadequate. What products/services could you not live without when designing? Music and fun. I enjoy doing what I do and I love working with people I esteem and that share my same passion for their work. So, a little bit about you: The car you drive?
The refit of Spirit was carried out by Compositeworks Shipyard and the construction of Quinta Essentia was carried out by the Italian Sea Group.
A Mercedes.
Where do you feel super yacht design is going in terms of interior schemes?
All places where I can find new ideas and enjoy my family and friends, but Brazil has a special meaning for me. It is where everything started!
Yacht design years ago drew its main references from the sea and projects were mainly founded on the idea the boats were used to cruise the seas. Despite how luxurious they were, architectonical and design choices were relegated to a small pool of aesthetic referring models, extremely identified and definitely limited compared to the aesthetical, architectonical and technological world available for urban projects. The gap between the two worlds was quite clear. But as it is instinctual to look further, to experience, to contaminate and to be contaminated, to structure and de-structure, overcome and return, I think more and more that yacht design is going towards the overcoming of this gap. Are there any key design directions you would like to discuss? A greater awareness of the emotional potential of any projects that are going to be developed, assuming some risks in overcoming rules. All the choices shall tend to a merge and integration with the environment and a much greater respect for the natural elements that the boat will cross.
Your favourite place to travel to in the world?
All non-places where I can escape in books and dreams. Your favourite hotel/ restaurant/ bar? I feel so happy when I spend my time in some boutique hotels in London, enjoying food in good fish restaurants in Paris and bars on the seaside and looking at the sunset with a glass of wine. I must add a special hotel for me, the Dylan hotel in Amsterdam, where I realized the biggest gift I received in my life was arriving and my life wouldn’t be the same anymore. The place that gives you the most energy? Rome, the city where I live. I love it. Despite its several defects, it remains a very sensual city, able to provide big emotions for me. And the place that enables you to totally relax? I feel totally relaxed any time I find in front of me a huge open space with a uniform landscape, like being in front of the sea or facing the snow.
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Your favourite food and drink?
A wider coherence between the interior and exterior of yachts until a fade between the boundaries.
If I want to spoil and cuddle myself I like oysters and champagne, or I like to indulge in new dining experiences.
What are your favourite recent schemes? Please describe key elements.
If you weren’t a designer, what would you be?
I am particularly fascinated in managing potentiality offered by the quantity and dimension of glass surfaces. On Stella Maris, for instance, the dimensions of the windows were amazing and they surrounded the salons on three sides. The project emphasized the verticality of the space, the power of the light, the unusual relationship between empty and full, reinterpreting
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I wondered sometimes the same question. I think something not too different and in an artistic field, or at least something that would have allowed me to enjoy art in any form. Any final thoughts? I am always ready to face any challenge, without prejudices and preconceptions, in order to achieve projects that look different and I will greatly enjoy.
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TONY CASTRO TONY CASTRO YACHTS
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What projects are you currently working on? We have a mix of one-offs and Series Production yachts, ranging from 10m to 53m. What projects have you recently completed? We have recently completed several Powerboats around the 15m mark, one of which won the World Yachts “most innovative yacht of the year 2016” in the category of less than 24m at the recent Cannes Boat Show. What companies have you worked with for the above projects?
In the last 20 years there has been a huge increase of “industry players” lured by the prospects of glory and huge profits (?), more shipyards many ill-funded distorting the market, hundreds more Designers being produced by Universities every year all fighting for a fairly small market, some agreeing to work for nothing or very little, against distorting the market and spoiling it for everybody. Many in our Industry don’t know if they are “good” or just “lucky”. The business is losing its serenity, its pleasure and “sheen” and that is a worry. Are there any key design directions you would like to discuss?
The above was for a company called GALEON, but I am fortunate to have a rich list of Clients and Boat companies.
One obvious direction is to attempt to make the boats less expensive, less extreme, less complicated and more economic. This is not an easy task.
What do you feel is the future for super yacht design?
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This is a very difficult question. Super Yacht Design will have a future for sure but whether we will continue to have a stream of ultra rich owners ordering the very large yachts is doubtful. The emergence of “spectacularism” in Yacht design in general is polluting the art-of-design and replacing it with ever more stupid boats, which will no doubt lose their value very fast and not last very long. The insatiable appetite for the shockingly spectacular by the media is fuelling a bad series of Designs and frankly corrupting the profession.
The trusted computer is nowadays critical as is Internet and broadband speed. Times have changed and our tools are very different. But so long as we have a pencil and paper we can continue to design, to innovate and to deliver.
One already sees fairly new (large) Yachts being put back on the market not much more than a year or two after launching. Owners don’t keep their boats like they used to. Why? Are they just frivolous temporary owners that have dreams bigger than their pockets or is there something else happening? The Industry has to address these issues, understand them and do something about it. And what do you feel are the biggest challenges we will have to face in the future? One of the biggest challenges is to find enough Owners to keep the Industry alive . The other is to turn this “hazardous occupation” into a proper “industry”.
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And now a little about you: The car you drive Range Rover Supercharged Your favourite restaurant “BeiraMar” in Cascais Best way to relax Go flying in my helicopter The place that gives you inspiration The Ocean, being at sea… Ideal holiday destination “Comporta” in Portugal The perfect drink 35 years old “Springbank” Malt Whisky Final thoughts or words of wisdom Don’t leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
TIM FAGAN BOMBARDIER BUSINESS AIRCRAFT
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Tell us a little about your background in design (education, experience etc.). I hold a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. My earliest professional design experience was in technology and consumer products, as well as user-interface design - back in the early days of the internet. I joined the aerospace field first in commercial aircraft – the focus was on the design of modular aircraft interior systems – this created a strong technical base which remains very important in my current work. I was attracted to business aviation because of both the luxury and personalisation element – each aircraft being tailored to a specific customer’s need and taste. I worked on special projects such as flight deck design, before shifting to business jet completions’ definition as Designer and Customer Account Manager - working directly with aircraft owners and operators to define the completion of their particular aircraft. This was super interesting work and very valuable towards understanding our customers’ needs and the wide variety of ways they use our aircraft to advance their business and personal endeavours. I am now focused again on product development, leading Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Industrial Design team to define complete aircraft interiors for our entire aircraft family. What direction do you feel design is moving towards in general terms? I think the overall trend in luxury design is in the art of creating complete and unique experiences, rather than simply designing products. Understanding and anticipating user needs through their interaction with the aircraft is critical in creating the perfect cabin experience. From correct ergonomics, aesthetic beauty, fit and finish, and attention to small almost-hidden details that might be discovered only by the client - these are increasingly significant considerations that can be a competitive advantage in the market. Which key themes should be considered when approaching design in 2017 and beyond. A strong theme in business aircraft is the increasing demand for technology – not tech ‘gadgets’, but technology that seamlessly supports the passengers in their daily tasks. For example, Bombardier is the first OEM to offer worldwide high speed Internet connectivity to match the worldwide range of our Global aircraft. The Bombardier KaBand system allows passengers to stream content, stay connected, speak with friends and loved ones - exactly as if they were at home or in the office. We feel this is an example of the right type of tech implementation: quietly embedded capability that lets you go about your lifestyle without compromise. The technology theme involves not only userfocused communications technology and connectivity, but also in the development of new materials and design processes. Lightweight materials and new manufacturing processes like 3D printing can and will have an important role to play in future aircraft. Another key element in our business is attention to detail. We are often inspired by other luxury segments - such as fashion, automotive design,
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and architecture - that help us find opportunities to provide a deeper and richer experience. For example, designing the sound and feeling when you close a car door can deliver a much more satisfying experience than simply the visual beauty of the vehicle. Luxury auto makers have done this for years and we have employed these principles with the Challenger 650 aircraft and the Global 7000 aircraft. There is so much opportunity for sound and tactile feedback to reinforce the luxury visual experience on our products and create a more emotional connection between aircraft and passenger. The overall theme for our design team is delivering uncompromised experiences. This means starting from a vision of how the product should work, how it makes the user feel, what experience it should deliver - then working backwards to find the technical solutions and details that will deliver that experience. On the Global 7000 aircraft for example, we carefully researched and tested through prototypes the best dining experiences, the perfect sleeping environment, the most comfortable seating geometry. Maintaining this vision sets the requirements, both functional and visual, for the design, engineering and fabrication of the aircraft. What projects have you recently completed? Our most recent public project is the Global 7000 and Global 8000 cabin design. This will be the world’s pinnacle business aircraft – the largest and longest-range business jets ever. My team was involved in the definition of every element of the cabin interior offering, including influencing the airframe for such elements as the location and size of the cabin windows, floorplan variability, the behaviour and comfort of seat and table mechanisms, the definition of entertainment and cabin control systems, and the aesthetic and material finish variations that we offer to our customers. This aircraft began flight testing in 2016 and will enter service in 2018 - we’ve already met many customers to define their personal version of this amazing aircraft. If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to design schemes, what would it be?
around technical constraints, the need to solve problems while delivering an exceptional user experience. If you love your work, then balancing one’s professional and personal life becomes easy to manage. What are your aims and goals for the next twelve months? The Challenger 650 aircraft has just successfully entered into service. Obviously the key priority in product development this year in Bombardier Business Aircraft will be to continue the Global 7000’s development towards entry into service. The design concept is complete, and the current phase is at an Industrial Design team working with engineering, fabrication, and installation teams all the way through to the delivered product, to make sure that we preserve and consider the customer experience in each small detail. Final thoughts; tell us a little more about yourself... Your favourite place to travel to in the world? Obviously I’m not the only one who feels this way, but I absolutely love visiting London. It is such an incredible combination of modern and historic, and a visually fascinating city. A day spent walking around London allows you to eat good food, feed your art and design craving, and refill your reservoir of inspiration. There is such a sense of ambition and striving in the city, but it is also very comfortable and welcoming. Your favourite hotel/ restaurant/ bar? Most of my most memorable nights out have been with friends at a pub. A good pub or tavern will let you feel completely welcome and at home, and can be found in most cities in the world! I love Le Germain hotel, located in the lower Old Town of Québec City. The place that gives you the most energy? I get energised when visiting museums and art galleries - in these spaces and looking at the diversity of the ideas, you can sense that human creativity and intellect is really limitless.
For successful aircraft interior design, the key is to understand our customers as much as possible: their tastes, how they intend to use the aircraft, the important city pairs they will be travelling between, their typical travel schedule, the passengers typically aboard and the in-flight activities (the mix of working, resting, family, entertaining). Is it a corporate aircraft, a private owner, or a fleet or charter operator? As transportation designers, our task is to gather these important points - connect the dots and rationalise them into a unified design proposal that fits our customers’ functional requirements perfectly. Like a well-tailored suit: beautiful, functional, and conveying the owner’s sense of personal style.
And the place that enables you to totally relax?
A designer’s work is so diverse – how do you manage to hold down a career and a life?
Anything else interesting?
The key to easily achieving the right balance in my opinion is to really enjoy your work! As a designer I am motivated by interesting projects, designing
I look forward to summer at the cottage and camping in Ontario. A quiet lake, canoeing, fishing, relaxing with friends and family, a campfire at night. Perfect. If you weren’t a designer, what would you be? I am very interested in medicine and the amazing machine that is the human body. If I were not a designer I may have become a doctor – I love the combination of science and biology, the problemsolving approach, and working closely with people to improve their health and well-being.
I was a co-designer of the Olympic Torch for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. Another inspiring Bombardier project I had the chance to be a part of!
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MARCELO PENNA MARCELO PENNA YACHT DESIGN
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What projects are you currently working on? As new build, we are working on a 65M traditional Phinisi and a 50M traditional Dhow, a 66’ fast composite sloop and a 43’ motor boat. As refit projects, we are working on a complete refit of Mirabella III (a 42M sloop), an interior refit on Nero (a 90M motor yacht), and Talitha (an 80M motor yacht). Regarding interior design projects, we are working a new build 59M motor yacht and an 80M VIP lounge on a supply vessel. Our engineering division is now working on two 60M multihull projects as a multipurpose vessel and yacht shadow. What projects have you recently completed? We have recently completed a new top deck for Talitha, honoured with the Best Refit Project 2015 by the International Superyacht Society, and Lamima, a 65M Phinisi built in Indonesia and completed in Bangkok. What companies have you worked with for the above projects? Marina Barcelona 92, Futurnautic, Serviyates, Italthai Shipyard and the support of the Cluster Náutico de Barcelona, grouping all the local marine companies and professional offers to work together. Where do you feel super yacht design is going in terms of interior schemes? To more liveable spaces; still luxurious and very well finished, but more focused on the ability to really live on board with less ostentation. Are there any key design directions you would like to discuss? I do not really think in key design directions; we use to work with very different customers, different cultures, different points of view, different approaches. We work with all of them, and we sincerely enjoy this variety. Trends going forward? Comfort, design, simplicity, as it is on land. What are your favourite recent schemes? Please describe key elements. The recent ones are very different, but the key common elements are serene atmospheres, true relaxation and comfort. What products/services could you not live without when designing? Natural materials, craftsmanship. Any final thoughts? The best is to achieve these goals with any style, any size.
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VITTORIO GARRONI CARBONARA GARRONI DESIGN
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What projects are you currently working on? We are currently working with Jeanneau Leaders: fast motor boats and yachts, and Jeanneau NC Class: sedan motor yachts. We are also the architects for some Jeanneau Sun Odyssey Deck Saloon sailing yachts. Besides Jeanneau and Prestige, Garroni Design works also for Cruise and Mini-Cruise Vessels design, for custom yachts and superyachts. A major project right now is a project with the worldwide Hotel Yachts organization. For 25 years, Garroni Design have been the leading architectural designers for several brands of the French shipyard Bénéteau Group, including Prestige Motor Yachts and Prestige Yachts. What projects have you recently completed? Two new Prestige motor yachts have been introduced in the market in the last months: the Prestige 680 and the Prestige 630, the smaller brothers of the Prestige 750 and winner at the IY&A 2015 Awards. A number of Leaders, fast motor yachts, have entered the market during last 12 months: Leader 36, Leader 46 and the Leader 40, 2016 model. Regarding custom yachts, the Margot Sailing Yacht 45m is actually under completion and the Lucy 30m Sailing Mini-Cruiser is under development. Other projects are still confidential. What companies have you worked with for the above projects? For all the serial boats we currently work with the various Bénéteau Group production plants all around Europe; most of them are along the French Atlantic coast but others are in Poland and, in Italy, there is the Monte Carlo Yachts shipyard producing some of the PRESTIGE Yachts. For Margot SY the Polish Conrad Yachts shipyard was involved. Where do you feel super yacht design is going in terms of interior schemes? Superyacht ownership is more and more demanding, not in terms of seagoing qualities but in terms of operational flexibility. As an example, the extreme destinations are becoming so popular that ice-class or capability of bearing ice-toys are now a must for the new concepts; doesn’t matter if realistically the yacht will not exceed the Mediterranean.
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Are there any key design directions you would like to discuss?
contemporary chic hotel requirements and the latest cruise ships standards.
The owner of our current project is always dreaming in excess: any inspiration urges new fancies that the designer must turn into constructive reality. Usually it turns into an exciting adventure but sometimes imagination exceeds feasibility.
These modern hotel-sailors will be used for the new born Le Yacht Cruises, a shipping company specifically dedicated to chic cruising using comfortable sailing yachts able to moor in enchanting places where ships , large or small, cannot even approach.
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This challenging concept, with all the related equipment, will keep us busy for a while in the near future.
Identity, style, function, technology, and satisfaction. And key trends that we should be aware of? Communication: design, to be successful, should sail on a strong media identity. What are your favourite recent schemes? Please describe key elements. I love simplicity both for the outward appearance and for the interior ambience. The real capability is to keep the simplicity even in a complex or complicated organism. What products/services could you not live without when designing? The environment of my design studio, the people and the ambience. Most of my crew, including my son Camillo, grew with me while I was teaching yacht design at the University; after so many years we are totally and completely a team and the newcomers quickly absorb such an atmosphere. My office is located in an historical garden: I didn’t create it, but I selected and shaped it. What are your plans for 2017 and beyond? Garroni Design is a deeply experienced team of architects, naval architects, technical engineers, designers and visual designers, operational since the early ’70s. Throughout our long-term career we designed almost everything, from homes to mechanical equipment, but mainly seafaring machines, meaning anything likely to float: vessels, yachts, barges, ferries etc.. In the late ‘80s we developed the very first hotelyachts, hundred foot and over elegant sailing yachts, merging the advantages of both cruise vessels and private yachts. More than a dozen were built and all of them are still in operation. We took the idea back, adapting it to the best
So, a little bit about you: The car you drive? My favourite is an old Mercedes SL cabriolet. Chic but not so fast. While in a hurry, I borrow the Porsche from my son. Your favourite place to travel to in the world? Sailing along the French Riviera, from Monaco to St Tropez. Your favourite hotel/ restaurant/ bar? My favourite hotel is afloat : the Crystal Symphony that I designed some 20 years ago and still considered the best cruise vessel. The place that gives you the most energy? Paris gives you everything you may desire, from art performances to architectural landmarks and, above all, la joie de vivre! And the place that enables you to totally relax? My boat, while sailing far away from the coast. Your favourite food and drink? Rice and wine, a nice flavoured basmati, just steamed, with olive oil and a cloud of Parmesan, together with just a single glass of the best Chianti, may be Sassicaia. If you weren’t a designer, what would you be? Sad, and dreaming to be a designer. Anything else interesting? I love staying with my dogs; is it interesting?
ELISABETH HARVEY JET AVIATION
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What projects are you currently working on? In addition to a number of Airbus and Boeing narrow-body and wide-body completion projects under contract, we have forward orders that extend out for the next three years. We are soon redelivering or receiving Airbus A330s, Airbus A319, Boeing BBJ, Boeing 787s, as well as some Boeing 777s, which will arrive late this year and early next. What projects have you recently completed? Alongside the above projects, we have just completed an amazing promotional design launched at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition in Geneva. The Jet Aviation Basel Design Studio was responsible for bringing to life two diverse, yet complementary design schemes, one for a B787-9 and one for an A350-900 aircraft, against the backdrop of showcasing our design process. The highlight of this was a film, created in co-operation with ACA Advanced Computer Art, which shows how we as a Design Studio reach a highly bespoke and custom designed interior, from the very first sketch to final delivery of the aircraft to our customer – every element considered and designed with our client in mind. What companies have you worked with for the above projects? Jet Aviation prides itself on maintaining our capabilities in house, which is to say that we have engineering, production and installation teams dedicated to each project we complete. Having said that, we do call upon specialist artisans to provide additional finishes which we specify. The above projects included hand-tufted carpets, bespoke embossed leathers, decorative embroidered panels and highly intricate artistic paint finishes, to name just a few examples. Where do you feel aviation design is going in terms of interior schemes? In the specialized field of private aviation interior design, I see our clientele taking more advantage of the luxury of speed and space in creating the most sophisticated and tailormade interiors for our clients. It’s a move towards what I call “ultra-aircraft” design: the ultimate interiors for our clients in terms of comfort, functionality and luxury.
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The future is about consolidating aviation design with lifestyle – a discipline which stands proud alongside high-end residential and super-yacht design, able to meet the needs of the most demanding clients with sophisticated design and creative technical solutions, with the highest attention paid to every detail. Name five key themes to consider when approaching design in 2016 and beyond. One: More refined use of interior space and proportion. Bedrooms and bathrooms are extended to be much more than functional spaces, but areas in which to fully relax. Dining and living spaces merge and cooking preparation moves away from commercial aviation, becoming more elegant and multi-functional.
and aesthetics achieving a standard beyond the ordinary. With regards to aviation interior design, it is much more than making the space look stylish and attractive; it is about understanding and working with the full potential of the space and enhancing our client’s living experience in flight. If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to design schemes, what would it be? Never lose sight of the original concept as your project develops. Constantly refer back to it during the detailed design, engineering and build phases to ensure your design — and your client’s vision — is realized at project end. What products/services could you not live without when designing?
Two: The search for ultimate comfort in the air. As flying times increase, so do the requirements for enhanced sleeping, relaxing dining and entertainment possibilities in the interior.
For me, a soft lead pencil, a graphics tablet, a passion for design and an enquiring and detailed mind are essential to create industry-leading private aircraft cabins.
Three: Technology and innovation will be enhanced. No longer an add-on to the design at some secondary stage, technology will be integrally designed within the backbone of the interior, and remain predominantly hidden from view.
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Four: Designing fully with the aircraft in mind. Unlike home and yacht design, exterior parameters are set in aviation. We’re challenged to work with the existing space and create something surprising and unusual with the layout to enhance the experience one has in the interior. This lends scope for optical illusions to come into play. Five: Sustainability takes on a new focus. Whilst our interiors are entirely bespoke and necessarily luxurious, using only the finest materials, all components are respectfully integrated into the interior, with the quality of build and finish giving each aircraft a true longevity that can be appreciated for years into the future. What are your favourite recent schemes? Please describe key elements. I find any design which challenges traditional thinking particularly inspiring. Perhaps a good example would be Abu Dhabi’s new Louvre museum designed by Jean Nouvel. For me it is about quality in its highest form, with function
The place that gives you most inspiration. I find that anywhere where I can appreciate both the wonder and force of nature particularly inspiring. That may be sitting with a cool glass of wine watching the sun set over the Mediterranean sea in the south of France, appreciating a fierce thunderstorm at the end of a hot summer’s day in my hometown of Basel or watching as the wide open expanse of the Russian Steppe unfolds beneath me as I fly, for example, from Beijing back to Switzerland. The place you can relax. In the garden of my family home in Suffolk, England. The most inspirational design scheme or project you have seen or visited in recent times. I still find work from the late Zaha Hadid some of the most inspirational of recent times. From the architecture projects demonstrating the expressive forms for which she was known to use, to this same expression in her jewelry and furniture design. There are too many examples to mention here, but I particularly like her design for Georg Jensen’s installation at Basel world this year.
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TRAY CROW GULFSTREAM AVIATION CORPORATION
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What projects are you currently working on? As the director of interior design for Gulfstream, I am proud to lead a team of talented designers who are up to the challenge of creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience. That means we balance a wide range of projects every day. We may meet with a client to work with them on their design scheme or we may do research behind the scenes, developing interiors that incorporate the latest technology and reflect the future of interior design. We have more than 30 degreed interior designers who collaborate closely with engineering, as well as the furniture and upholstery craftsmen and women to experiment with new ideas. Right now, we are developing final interior styling details for our two newest aircraft, the Gulfstream G500 and G600. We announced the aircraft in 2014 and have been working closely with our customers to ensure the interior exceeds their expectations. During the announcement event at our headquarters in Savannah, Georgia, we debuted a cabin showcase, a full-scale cabin mock-up that reflected the initial interior design for the G600. We spent the next year inviting our clients to see the showcase and gathering their feedback on it. With their input, in 2015 we revealed a new interior that incorporated their design decisions. Overall, the new interior reflects 200 design changes they helped us make. And we’re still not finished. Throughout the summer, the showcase has been travelling to business aviation airports around the United States, so we can continue gathering feedback on it. When the first G500 and G600 aircraft are delivered to customers in 2018 and 2019, respectively, they will reflect the work of countless people – clients, designers and engineers alike – who collaborated to create carefully crafted interior that dazzles and delights.
Name five key themes to consider when approaching design in 2016 and beyond. These are the five key themes we consider when working with our clients to ensure their aircraft exceeds their expectations: One: Is it timeless? Collaborating with our clients to design an interior and then working with our woodworking and upholstery teams to artfully execute it takes time, so we want to guide our clients to selections that will stand the test of time. Our clients often have an eye on resale value (they wouldn’t be the successes they are if they didn’t), so we want to craft an interior that balances trends with classic details. Two: Does it inspire you? Our clients use their aircraft for a wide range of missions, so we want to create a space that energizes and inspires them. Three: Does is exceed our clients’ needs? Gulfstream has always been at the forefront of technology, delivering the best possible products to its customers. The same holds true for interiors. We want our clients to feel like their aircraft is an extension of themselves and reflects their lifestyle. Four: Is it adaptable? Some of our aircraft can fly up to 14 hours at a stretch, which means the cabin needs to be flexible enough to accommodate a range of activities, whether it’s sleeping, eating, conducting a meeting or just relaxing. It’s one of our key design challenges – ensuring that the space we provide complements the varied lifestyles of its passengers. Five: Does it delight? For the most part, our clients see their aircraft as vital business tools, but that doesn’t mean they have to be utilitarian. We want to delight them with the details, a splash of color in a hidden location or a unique stitch pattern that draws the eye.
Where do you feel aviation design is going in terms of interior schemes?
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While neutral interiors still tend to prevail, we are seeing a rise in interiors with more opulence. A focus on detailed accents, whether it be a highly detailed stitch on a seat accent or a metal inlay in veneer, is becoming more prevalent.
Creating memorable interiors is paramount to our success. Most recently, we have been implementing more layering in our interiors. An example is using two veneers, where one complements the other, such as an interplay
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in contrasts (light and dark) or textures (matte vs. glossy). Another example is using unique upholstery techniques, such as quilted leather or complex tufting and stitching details. If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to design schemes, what would it be? In working with clients, I often advise them to select what they love. Many of our clients spend a significant amount of time in their interiors and they should be surrounded by an interior that delivers the ultimate in comfort, adapts to changing needs during the flight and provides convenient control of the cabin. What products/services could you not live without when designing? I could not live without our employees! I work with a talented and experienced team of Gulfstream craftsmen, engineers and designers who deliver high quality solutions to our clients, making complex concepts and designs seem easy. As a designer please tell us the following: The place that gives you most inspiration: We travel the world extensively meeting with our clientele. It is hard not to be inspired by the varied places we visit. The most inspirational design scheme or project you have seen or visited recently: I recently spent a week in Cape Cod in a friend’s restored Walter Gropius home, and the design is as relevant today as it was when it was built in the 1960s. The way Gropius framed the landscape is masterful, capturing the movement of the shoreline and the tension of the changing tides. There are common elements to timeless designs like his that continue to inspire me and carry over into the designs we cultivate at Gulfstream.
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DRAGANA MAZNIC DRAGANA MAZNIC DESIGN
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What direction do you feel design is moving towards in general terms? I am a Toronto based multi-disciplinary designer with over 20 years of experience with an extensive award-winning portfolio including luxury private estates, superyachts, retail, corporate, hospitality and recreational projects. My education consists of a collage of worldwide design institutions: In Paris I completed an Interior Design Program at Parsons School of Design in collaboration with Beaux Arts. In Toronto I attended Ryerson University studying Construction & Design. Finally I concluded my studies with a challenging NCIDQ Certification (National Council of Interior Design Qualifications – the most significant qualifying institution for designers in North America). What are you currently working on? Since 2009, I have led the design direction for one of North America’s premier real estate organisations – Great Gulf. I have generated and advanced the creative spark and sensibility within Great Gulf, which compelled the company to break away from commodity and create ground breaking architectural statements that set new standards in North American property development. I lead the creative vision for Toronto’s most iconic building with international acclaim, ‘One Bloor’, which will be completed this Summer. Other projects I am working on are: - Private residence in Las Vegas - Luxury Private Estate in Toronto - Condo in Ibiza, Spain What projects have you recently completed? I have recently completed the below projects: - Model Home in Atlanta, USA - Private residence in Toronto I have also recently been awarded a gold prize at the renowned American home building awards ‘The Nationals 2017’, for Best Interior Design of a Model Home OVER 500 Square Feet. Other achievements/awards include: - International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2015 – Best Design of Power Yacht over 40m Award - ARIDO (Associated of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario) – Silver Design Award in Retail Category. What direction do you feel design is moving towards in general terms? Technology has profoundly altered the way people live, becoming an integral part of Design and Architecture. We are using the achievements in technology to realise the dream of humanity and are overlapping virtual and real worlds. The ground-breaking generation that reflects the pulse of our time today are the Millennials. Their impact in every sector of our society has been monumental and will continue to change the way
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we live, create, entertain and work. Millennials’ quest for instant gratification and amplified experiences has had designers revamping aesthetic codes and breaking the rules. Developing new visions for the way we live, imagining lives liberated from convention and trying to strike the right balance between timelessness and need for continuous change, has become the norm. We live in a wonderful Global World. However, there is a reaction to globalisation and loss of regional identity today, manifested by a need for individuality. Elegant purism is infused with unique ethnic archetypes from different cultures that epitomise personal style and reveal wonderful values. Dark tones, cosiness and comfort are the order of the day putting former rigor and austerity aside. Moody mysterious ambiances offer security and refuge from global uncertainty. Bold textures and materials derived from nature connect with human spirit, stimulate the senses and add softness to the experience. As a result reclaimed materials are creeping into luxury projects striking a tension between raw and refined.
Defining what is essential and having less “stuff”; Clutter free spaces. If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to design schemes, what would it be? Make purchases that have longevity and quality, that can endure design and are sufficiently well made to last forever, rather than following passing trends. Make sure you fall in love with your design and furniture before proceeding. Life is more beautiful when you wake up to something you love. A designer’s work is so diverse – how do you manage to hold down a career and a life? Design, Architecture and Art are my greatest passions; family and special people in my life are my greatest love; nature, music and sport my greatest inspiration. It is a perpetual struggle to keep the balance between the three; however, they are inexhaustible source of my happiness. What are your aims and goals for the next twelve months?
Name five key themes to consider when approaching design.
Yacht design has always been a dream due to my passion for the sea. I will definitely focus more on Yacht Design in the next several years, without abandoning my relentless fight for elevating design and architecture in Toronto. My ambition is to keep pushing the boundaries, inspire and challenge people around me to create ground breaking architectural and design statements that will transform our city.
One: Comfortable luxury and organic design.
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Two: Sustainable methods; using eco-friendly building and decorating products; recycling and repurposing used or useless items.
My work manifests a high level of design consciousness and is an act of absolute passion and unquenchable enthusiasm.
Three: Personalisation; creating fascinating blends that give living spaces unique character.
I have dedicated a decade of my career to a relentless drive for innovation and perfection, advancing design, architecture and art awareness in Toronto.
Design of objects and spaces is becoming more emotional and sensual. Designers are creating soothing spaces that allow for reflection, visual delight and ability to restore the sense of wellbeing.
Four: Seamless world; merging sleeping, bathing and living spaces into one another; blurring the line between interior and exterior spaces. Five: Work environments that speak to Millennials : more flexible, shared and adaptable spaces that generate innovation. Any key trends that we should be aware of? Future of light: Statement light fixture; often they look like a sculpture, or they cast lovely light and shadow patterns. Incorporating art into urban reality and everyday life. Stunning prints that appear on furniture, photo wallpaper, tableware and everyday objects. Painterly rugs: whether it looks like Motherwell or Monet. Mixing warm metals; rose gold, copper, black. Creating unexpected riskier combinations, pairing contemporary with rustic, pure classic and chic, slick and vintage. Retreat to something vintage or nostalgic in contrast to digital world.
My ambition was to establish ‘my design’, unique to each building and proprietary to a specific project, developing an identity that would set projects apart and help paint a rich city canvas. Tell us a little more about yourself: The car you drive? Audi S4 Midnight Black Your favourite place to travel to in the world? Northern coast of Brazil. Your favourite hotel/ restaurant/ bar? Exedra Hotel Nice, France; Milos Restaurant Miami Beach. The place that gives you the most energy? The sea. I am an avid kitesurfer; long sandy beaches along the sea are my absolute heaven. And the place that enables you to totally relax? Remote Islands of the Aegean and Adriatic Sea. If you weren’t a designer, what would you be? A pianist. Your favourite food and drink? Fresh seafood and freshly squeezed veggie and fruit drinks.
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What direction do you feel design is moving towards in general terms? Design moves and develops with the time. Designers, as well as artists, often anticipate the future with their visions and their creations. That’s why their work is fully understood years after their creations. Let’s wait and see… Name five key themes to consider when approaching design in 2016 and beyond. Infinite lines; no quick solutions. Balance in shapes. Irony. A realistic approach. Contemporary art, as a vision on future times. Good design never expires. And key trends that we should be aware of? Environment protection, as a general awareness everybody must take good care of. Useful creations, in order to avoid mere self-reference. What projects are you currently working on? We are working on different boats for Riva and Sanlorenzo, in the range from 30 to 160 ft, as well as four new models. They will go on water in 2016, among them a 100 ft Riva and a 78 ft Sanlorenzo, both with flying bridges. If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to design schemes, what would it be? Simple lines with attention to detail. Creations must not go out of fashion quickly. The more the lines are simple, the more the design is strong. Less is more, in other words: it seems so ordinary and banal, but it’s not! It’s really the major effort of my daily work. A designer’s work is so diverse. How do you manage to hold down a career and a life? The designer is a job like all the other ones. Everybody deals with daily difficulties in managing work and life though I never saw career and life as two different and counterpoised things. The name of the company that I founded 25 years ago with my associate Sergio Beretta is in fact OFFICINA ITALIANA DESIGN (Italian Design Workshop) to stress the attention on design as a form of work.
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How important are The International Yacht and Aviation Awards as recognition of talent and achievement? I like to share my projects, in which I strongly believe and to know which kind of reactions they cause. It is always a good method to stay grounded. The final judgement is always given by the market but the competition itself is very exciting and a great incitement! What are your aims and goals for the next twelve months? To see on the water the boats we are currently working on and to see them appreciated by many customers. That’s the main satisfaction of our daily work. Final thoughts; tell us a little more about yourself: The car you drive? Range Rover Vogue Your favourite place to travel to in the world? Italy Your favourite hotel? Grande Bretagne, Athens Favorite Restaurant? Ledoyen, Paris And Bar? Bar del Palazzetto under my home, with Gianna and the baby. The place that gives you the most energy? Greece And the place that enables you to totally relax? Eleuthera island in the Bahamas Your favourite food? Pasta aglio, olio, peperoncino e gamberi And drink? Red Italian wine
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Tell us a little about your background in design (education, experience etc.). I started as a structural engineer in an international engineering consultancy (ARUP), then held various roles in project management and business development in significant projects (airport terminals in the EMEA and the far east, luxury shopping malls, Art Museums, etc). I joined Mecaer Aviation Group in 2011, to create the MAG Design Studio and select the amazing team of designers together with whom the MAG Design Studio won the Red Dot product design award in 2014 and the design et al yacht and aviation award in 2015. What projects are you currently working on? We are working on an array of international VIP interior projects for medium-size and small helicopters, and a project for a renovation of a power yacht interior. Just to mention one project, we are designing a helicopter VIP interior that includes a lavatory and an ample wardrobe. We are also very busy with an ongoing project within our company (MAG) that has ambitious goals, i.e. integration of design and manufacturing with state of the art technologies in a manufacturing 4.0 project. What projects have you recently completed? We have delivered several Bell 429 MAGnificent and a Bell 525 VIP mockup, as well as various style designs for a medium-size helicopter and a restyling for a regional jet VIP cabin.
lifestyle and needs. This usually translates into a highly customized interior in terms of finishing choices, materials coupling, style solutions. Very decisive customers would ask for a translation of their signature style from their jet to their helicopter. Name five key themes to consider when approaching design in 2016 and beyond: In no particular order: One: Artificial Intelligence, nano-technologies and manufacturing 4.0: in 10 years’ time the manufacturing of every item we design will be approached in a totally different way.
As a designer please tell us the following... i. The place that gives you most inspiration: Open vistas, like endless green fields. Like the Lake District in England, like the Tuscany countryside ii. The place you can relax: Home. Or a golf course. Or in my painting studio So, a little bit about you: The car you drive?
Two: Always design for the customer needs, not for an ideal image of what you would like the interior to look like.
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Three: Design for comfort: a good balance of various aspects.
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Four: Keep an eye on design communities and on similar markets. Five: Be faithful to your essential design philosophy. Trends and new ideas are only inspirational, they cannot drive the design. What are your favourite recent schemes? Please describe key elements. I’m in love with Embraer’s legacy 500 interiors and with Achille Salvagni’s yacht interiors and amazing pieces of furniture.
Your favourite place to travel to in the world?
Your favourite hotel/ restaurant/ bar? Too many, too many… ! Treetops Lodge in Nyeri Kenya. Belmond Villa San Michele, near Florence. The Test kitchen restaurant, Cape town. Giuda Ballerino restaurant in Rome. Bauer Hotel, Venice (hotel + restaurant are superb) The place that gives you the most energy? London Your favourite food and drink? Pasta and red wine
What companies have you worked with for the above projects?
If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to design schemes, what would it be?
We mostly work for the main OEMs of the helicopter and the business jet/ general aviation market, meet the final customer on behalf of the OEM. We also co-design with other design studios when they are the final point of contact with the customer. We are partners with Bell Helicopter on two VIP helicopter interior platforms for the Bell 525 and the Bell 429.
For both designers and prospective buyers, the main aim would be to create an atmosphere which is congenial to the customer, a place of beauty and comfort, a place where you want to come back to.
A painter and a sculptor. I have exhibited my artworks in Rome.
What products or services could you not live without when designing?
Art and design: my ultimate ambition is to collaborate with contemporary artists to create original designs.
Where do you feel aviation design is going in terms of interior schemes? I see a variety of design approaches. On one hand style designers are moving towards seamless lines and shapes, emphasizing the quality of materials and luxury details, on the other hand there always has to be an awareness of the final customer’s
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In all steps of design the main tools are vital, especially because today’s work is so intense and hectic. For this reason, one shouldn’t do without a proper 3D modeling and rendering software, and a performing Wacom tablet, able to give an edge to hand sketches, for the first steps of design. You also definitely need a wide assortment of samples. And the knowledge of the manufacturing processes.
If you weren’t a designer, what would you be?
Any final thoughts?
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JAY BEEVER EMBRAER EXECUTIVE JETS
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What direction do you feel design is moving towards in general terms? In general terms I feel design is increasing exponentially in its value to customers and manufacturers. More and more OEM’s equal each other out in technical and manufacturing capabilitiesand therefore find the primary differentiator is design which enables the character and personality of their brands to stand out. Name five key themes to consider when approaching design in 2016 and beyond. One: Hide technology components that clutter the environment. Two: Recyclable or sustainable materials. Still relevant. Three: Bio mimicry Four: Discrete personalization sandbox zones that “Wow” the customer when used. Five: Exoskeleton design. And key trends that we should be aware of?
Less veneer and more trimmed surfaces in areas like bulkhead covers. This provides a more home-like environment. Then make sure they feel they have designed the interior instead of you. A designer’s work is so diverse – how do you manage to hold down a career and a life? The field of design allows most designers to live personal and professional lives that blend. It is very important to shut off the work side of your mind but often the fun at home and with family involves sharing the ideas in both directions. However, empowering employees to help manage projects enables for work life balance. How important are The International Yacht and Aviation Awards as recognition of talent and achievement? Very important due to the deliberate focus on design and its influence on contemporary trends. This organization pushes the status quo and allows the design community access to many new ideas which become tomorrow’s normal. What are your aims and goals for the next twelve months?
There are exciting developments in window systems and how we consider the external environment inside the aircraft.
To continue to learn from my customers and develop further skills in relevant design trends and technical tools. The focus on non-aerospace applications and their potential use in aircraft interiors.
What projects are you currently working on?
Final thoughts; tell us a little more about yourself:
We have found much success in our Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 interior designs and due to this we are pushing this DNA into all of our products. Though I can’t specifically state which projects I have running I can say they are exciting and will break through what we consider aircraft interiors to be today.
The car you drive?
If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to design schemes, what would it be?
BMW 328. Your favourite place to travel to in the world? Sardinia, Italy. Your favourite hotel/ restaurant/ bar?
From an industrial design standpoint create canvases that allow the customer maximum material application diversity.
Hotel Pitrizza, Costa Smeralda Sardinia, Italy.
From and interior design point of view I would present the customer with multiple design trends so as to gauge interest in novel vs. traditional schemes.
Bandaras fillet mignon with a Kettle One vodka martini with blue cheese olives. Corona Del Mar, CA.
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Tell us a little about your background in design (education, experience etc.) I studied industrial design and interior architecture in University of Industrial Arts, Helsinki which is nowadays part of Aalto University. Got my MA in 1998. I founded my company already as student in 1995. Our first project was to design experimental office space which was a wild hands-on project where we produced most of the crazy furniture pieces by ourselves in the metal workshop at school. Work teaches a lot but it’s always interesting to learn totally new skills, between projects I’m trying to find time to finish my studies to get a mini MBA. What direction do you feel design is moving towards in general terms? Our hunger for new experiences and constant change sets new standards and challenges for interior design. In public multifunctional spaces, where functions vary according to the time of the day, for example, the design has to be strong and flexible at the same time and even adaptable to different mood changes. It is quite a challenge for a designer; you don’t get through with styling only anymore. (On the positive side there is a lot of potential, too.) In our office we have developed a special Space Alive concept to solve these new demands in the most creative and effective way.
What projects are you currently working on? We are currently finishing interiors of Tallink Megastar shuttle which will be introduced on Helsinki-Tallinn route in 2017. Our company was invited to bring in fresh entertainment ideas and design its restaurant and public areas. To entertain its 2800 passengers during the two hour journey we decided to design several different types of experience islands that suit the needs of different kind of customer groups and ease the navigation on board. Special attention was paid to the smooth customer flow. The lounges can be easily modified to suit the needs of the groups of different sizes. We have just completed designing Hilton Tallinn Park hotel in Tallinn which is the first foothold of the Hilton hotel chain in the Baltic countries. It’s been a huge project. The hotel building of 26,500 square metres and accommodates 220 rooms of different categories, along with 4 restaurants, a spa, gym and conference centre. Our company is responsible for the interior design of the whole building. Last year’s major project was cabin design for Finnair A350 Airbus which won at The International Yacht & Aviation Awards in the Commercial Aviation: Economy/ Business Class category. Apart from the new cabin interiors, we also designed the interiors of Finnair’s Schengen and non-Schengen lounges at the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in order to give a udnified Finnair customer experience.
Name five key themes to consider when approaching design in 2017 and beyond.
If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to design schemes, what would it be?
One: Flexibility Two: Playfulness Three: Play of light and shadow Four: Be Eclectic: play with different styles in an elegant way Five: 3D-printing
Dream big, aim high and stick to your initial vision despite the numerous compromises that are part of the design process! The role of the designer is to make sure that the end user gets the experience she or he deserves. At the end it is worth the trouble and benefits the business of the client.
Any key trends that we should be aware of? We’ve noticed that flexibility, which has always been key issue in yacht design, is in great demand nowadays in all kinds of environments from hotel interiors to work spaces. Interiors must adapt to different needs in different times of the day and situations. The needs regarding both functions and moods vary. Our Space Alive concept will serve these needs systematically, allowing us to adjust the character and ambience of the space to the needs of different situations during the day. The concept was utilized also in the award winning Finnair’s A350 interiors.
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A designer’s work is so diverse. How do you manage to hold down a career and a life? Family comes first but they know that design is part of my life. It is hard to imagine life without work and design challenges. I love them both. How important are The International Yacht and Aviation Awards as recognition of talent and achievement? This is an honour and I’m really excited about it! I’m really happy we had a chance to design a customer journey for Finnair all the way from the lounge to the A350 XWB planes. The fact that our work has
been recognized with this nomination is really encouraging and something I could have never even dreamt about as a young kid. What are your aims and goals for the next twelve months? Successful projects like Finnair and Hilton give you so much energy and hunger for new great design challenges. We have so many ideas and are constantly looking for partners to join us for the next crazy design adventure either in the sea, air or land. The bigger the better. So, a little bit about you: The car you drive? I’ve been driving BMW:s lately but now I’ve decided to test Tesla model X which I should get soon. Your favourite place to travel to in the world? Bora Bora, Tahiti. Our over-water bungalow was great! Your favourite hotel/ restaurant/ bar? Mandarin Oriental by Patricia Urquiola, Barcelona. The place that gives you the most energy? I bought a small island in the archipelago of Helsinki recently. Wondering there thinking about the design of the cottage we are going to build there is very energizing. And the place that enables you to totally relax? As a practitioner of yoga and mindfulness the physical place doesn’t really matter to me any more… Your favourite food and drink? When in the air I always crave a Bloody Mary for unknown reasons (never on the ground). When it comes to food I favour Thai, Italian and Japanese. If you weren’t a designer, what would you be? I’d probably be musician. When I was young I had hard time choosing between saxophone and design. I think I made the right decision, though, I’m still passionate about this profession. Anything else interesting? I love new challenges and world with constant change. It creates new opportunities.
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What projects are you currently working on? We have two sides to our business, production boats and custom boats, with these categories split into power and sailing yachts. Currently we are working on a number of large production motor boat designs, a 95 footer, 108 footer and 115 footer. We also have a number of custom projects including, 65 metre & 36 metre “Exploration” vessels, a performance 25 metre sailing yacht, and a very large sailing yacht project. What projects have you recently completed? We have just completed the design of a very modern production motorboat, the Pearl 95, our last significant large sailing yacht launch was the 45 metre “Heureka”. What companies have you worked with for the above projects? We work with a number of the major production boat companies, including Hanse Group & Azimut, as well as a number of builders in Asia. Heureka, our last sailing Superyacht launching, was built by Holland Jachtbouw. Where do you feel super yacht design is going in terms of interior schemes? My company is involved in the whole design, from Naval Architecture, primary engineering to styling and interior. On Superyacht projects our interior work is primarily space planning. This ability to be able to look at the project as a whole is our strength, particularly in large production boats, sailing Superyachts and smaller custom superyachts. We are involved with different markets around the world, for instance in Asia, where the nautical lifestyle is very different. We are designing the interior to reflect the way the client will use the yacht. Are there any key design directions you would like to discuss? I think as far as sailing Superyachts is concerned, there has been a trend to the smaller end of the market with performance orientated designs. The middle market is quiet and then there are some large sailing yacht projects which are very exciting and challenging. In Motor yachts I believe there is a trend for some owners to downsize to smaller high volume designs that retain the quality and service of larger Superyachts without the level of crew and management seen on large vessels. This is an exciting opportunity for the designer to be creative in a much smaller volume, something I would say my office is very good at.
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What are your favourite recent schemes please describe key elements. I am looking forward to seeing the completed Pearl 95. The space planning and layout of the interior has been done by my office. But the interior design has been done by Kelly Hoppen. Kelly has introduced a unique fresh approach to the interior, which really reflects the lifestyle of the prospective clients. The end result is a wonderfully harmonious, beautifully detailed interior with a unique blend of textures. What products/services could you not live without when designing? As a design company we have to have the tools to be able to present our designs in an exciting and realistic way to our clients. It is fair to say that our clients’ expectations go beyond a 2D plan; we have to bring the project alive at an early stage. And now a little about you: The car you drive? A Mini Cooper Convertible and a Range Rover Evoque. I have the privilege to be able to walk to my studio, so boats are a more important part of my life than cars! Your favourite restaurant ? For me, any coastal restaurant that can deliver Crustacea and fish directly from the sea; my idea of heaven. Best way to relax? Being on the water is the best environment in which I relax, whether it’s using our own boat or chartering in beautiful locations. The place that gives you inspiration? Being on the water really is the place of inspiration, being surrounded and living within this environment and observing fellow boaters. Ideal holiday destination? This is getting repetitive, but I would like more time to explore the more remote boating environments, the South Pacific Islands is on my “bucket list”. The perfect drink? A chilled Provence Rose for lunch, and a medium bodied quality French red for dinner. Final thoughts or words of wisdom? Please come and challenge us to come up with new and exciting designs!
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What projects are you currently working on? MARINE PROJECTS: • 65M Explorer MY for a repeat client in collaboration with Vripack (project out to tender at the moment)
Trends going forward? Creating design features that enhance the lifestyle choices on board yachts. What are your favourite recent schemes please describe key elements.
• 50M SY building at Neta Marine in Bodrum Turkey
Creating open and enclosed balconies on board yachts.
• 133’ Custom MY “Serenity” Built at IAG Yacht en route to US for delivery
Creating expandable deck platforms to double the exterior space on board small boats.
• 90’ Production MY (New Model) for Ocean Alexander • 45’ Series Production line of outboard boats (3 New Models) for Ocean Alexander LANDBASED PROJECTS: • Makarova Apartment Complex Moscow -Two 26 story luxury apartment buildings, we are responsible for all the public space interior designs. • Makarova Apartment Complex Moscow Five Show Apartments- interior design • Makarova Apartment Complex Moscow - One 29 story and one 24 story luxury apartment buildings, we are responsible for all the public space interior designs What projects have you recently completed? • COCOA BEAN-74M MY (delivered 2014 but only allowed to be shown in the press this year) • KING BABY-140’ MY
What could you not live without when designing? My laptop. Are there any product companies that you’ve worked with that you would be happy to recommend? THG-France Serdanelli-France Grafton Furniture-Miami USA EG Cody-Fort Lauderdale USA Majilite-USA And now a little about you: The car you drive? Aston Martin DB4 (1960) E-Type Jaguar (1966) Audi Q3 S-Line
• Ocean Alexander 112’ New production Boat Model introduced in February
Your favourite restaurant?
• Ocean Alexander 70’ New production Boat Model introduced in February
El Faro’s (NYC) Unfortunately they are closed now and I’ve not found anything that can replace it in my affections.
• Double Down-210 MY Interior Refit What companies have you worked with for the above projects? IAG Yachts Neta Marine Ocean Alexander Where do you feel super yacht design is going in terms of interior schemes? I feel the interior and exterior designs of motor yachts are continuing to get more and more innovative and are now on a par with the best high end residential design for interiors and automotive design. Are there any key design directions you would like to discuss? I very much enjoy being inspired by and drawing influences from high end residential and automotive design. I also have a healthy respect for the rich history of America yacht design that also influences my work.
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Best way to relax? Playing with my children Drawing Sailing Driving Listing to Music Ideal holiday destination? A white sandy beach with crystal clear blue water (preferably in the Caribbean). The perfect drink? A very sweet Mojito or a vintage rum. Final thoughts or words of wisdom Don’t be afraid to tear up the design you’re working on if it’s not singing on all cylinders and start over again.
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What direction do you feel design is moving towards in general terms?
A designer’s work is so diverse. How do you manage to hold down a career and a life?
Your favourite place to travel to in the world? Florence, Italy.
A greater focus on comfort and integrating state-of-the-art technology with design.
Balance is very important and variety is key. When one eats just one kind of food you grow bored and even ill. Therefore, the life of the creative person must include equilibrium between work and play. My work and international projects demand much travel from me. Therefore I always combine play with work. I design each day as though it is a room; utilizing balance, playfulness, creativity and focus.
Your favourite hotel? La Colombe d’Or Saint Paul de Vence.
How important are The International Yacht and Aviation Awards as recognition of talent and achievement?
And the place that enables you to totally relax? My homes and nature.
Name five key themes to consider when approaching design in 2016 and beyond. High-tech, environmentally sensitive products, comfort, digital art, less wires and more speed. And key trends that we should be aware of? Our world is changing rapidly and relying more and more on digital capabilities on every level including the luxury and functionality of interiors.
A Chateau and new Winery Cellars in Provence, Manor Home in Moscow, Penthouse in Singapore, Ranch House in Montecito California, Mansion in Los Angeles, three Apartments in Manhattan, Riad in Morocco, Apartment in Florence, Apartment in Rome, Apartment in Aix-en-Provence, my various product lines.
While there is ample international talent, an award such as the IYAA provides a springboard for greater public awareness and exposure for the creative professional. An actor cannot act unless he has an audience and likewise, the creative professional relies on an audience to create and go from strength to strength. In the end, it is not just about recognition, but the beauty of sharing and inspiring others with our work that makes an award such as this unique.
If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to design schemes, what would it be?
What are your aims and goals for the next twelve months?
Always allow the environment and location to determine the design and coloration. A colour or aesthetic that is quintessential New York may not work in Los Angeles at all because of the light exposure and geographical differences. Never follow trend and be original. Always imagine the space twenty years into the future. Will it still be beautiful or passé? Your project will always dictate what it needs so listen well and pay instinctive attention to what it requires.
To continue living and working with dedication and passion.
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Final thoughts; tell us a little more about yourself: The car you drive? When in Provence, a 1967 230 SL Mercedes Convertible. When in New York a Range Rover Sport, when in Rome, a 1969 Alpha Romeo Spider.
And Bar? Bar del Palazzetto under my home, with Gianna and the baby. The place that gives you the most energy? My design studios and art studios.
Your favourite food? Belgian Chocolates, French Champagne and Truffles. Anything else interesting? I like variety and cannot design or create just in one style. Likewise, my homes are vastly different from one another. I can live and dress formally with opulence and refinement, or simple, minimalistic, informal, rustic or eclectic. I believe it is vital to draw from many different realities in order to express yourself freely. The aspect I enjoy most about my work is that each client and project is entirely different. Like an actor, I take on the part and play the role to my very best capabilities. I listen well, observe and execute creatively according to the script. I am flexible and forever changing and I think it is vital to refresh oneself constantly. Never allow yourself to grow stale for there is too much creative potential and beauty in the world to play the same part over and over.
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What projects are you currently working on? Right now I am completing an 85 metre Superyacht project that suits engineered platforms available from a select few Northern European Yacht builders. We are also developing arrangements for a 145 metre design as well as thinking about ideas for a new and very exciting 110 – 120 metre design. At the other end of the size spectrum, we have a few boats being built ranging from 24 metres down to a range of 8 to 15 metre production sportsboats. What projects have you recently completed? We have recently launched two yachts; a 24 metre Explorer and a 21 metre Navetta of which hull number two has begun construction. We have completed two new designs for separate clients; one is a 40 metre Explorer Yacht, the other is smaller at 28 metres but is very similar in style. Also a 39 metre Superyacht custom concept we collaborated with Feadship on. What companies have you worked with for the above projects? Our 85 metre started as our own speculative design, but we are now working with Icon Yachts of the Netherlands developing the design and general arrangement to make it suit their engineered platform. We are also talking with other builders I can’t mention just yet. The Explorer yachts are for Bering Yachts, the Sportsboats are for a US based manufacturer. We have also worked on a few other confidential projects which pushed our boundaries in terms of industrial design skills and are translating back into having a much broader range of ideas and skills to draw our latest yacht designs from. Where do you feel super yacht design is going in terms of interior schemes?
wanting to take much more risk with their project; for example this can be the exterior styling, a hybrid propulsion system, etc. It’s being helped by Brokers and yards seeing the value in innovation and fresh style. Trends going forward? Projecting forward then environmental concern should be at the forefront of trends in yacht design. Explorer yachts are continually growing in the marketplace and simultaneously their styling is evolving by merging yacht styling with a more resilient look. Faster explorer yachts are also becoming the normal with semi displacement hulls. ‘Explorer’ style yachts are yet to drive the yacht industry forward the way SUV’s have done in the car industry, but there’s undeniably a growing trend for environmentally friendly yachts, ‘SUV’ style, big and small. What are your favourite recent schemes? I have been gradually reducing the detail in my designs, which in turn makes them harder to determine their scale. Also I’ve been integrating classic design ratios to find nice proportional balance. I also like long unbroken lines, which the eye can follow, and not only in profile. What products/services could you not live without when designing? A pen and paper, good coffee, a fast computer, good 3D design, render and graphics software, and of course the internet and Skype! And now a little about you: The car you drive My daily drive is a VW, but I own two other cars which in terms of design; one is styled by Pininfarina the other is by Bertone.
In defining the exterior I am responsible for creating the ‘canvas’ that allows the interior designer to create their interior schemes. Interior schemes are becoming very transparent to the exterior, the line between what’s inside and outside is blurring. Interiors are really connecting with the interplay of the sea and the outside light. Yachts are being unwrapped so to speak.
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Australia; its vast, its remote, its beautiful. It has space around its ‘stuff’, you can move about without bumping into things, and you can see the real colour of the sky.
The influence coming from car styling entering into yacht design in terms of more complex surfacing appearing has gradually but firmly taken hold, mixed with an architectural style that has also entered modern yacht design due to the influence of large glass areas. Yacht design that’s currently trending feels like a balance between the disciplines of automotive, architectural, and naval architecture. Moving forward, what excites me about the direction yacht design is going in are the owners
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Sitting in a lounge chair onboard my 47 foot classic motoryacht losing myself in Superyacht and Design magazines, or alternatively sitting in the driver’s seat finding some good winding roads! The place that gives you inspiration
Final thoughts or words of wisdom In the not too distant future, designing yachts might be about feeding the computer a whole lot of parameters and statistics, and letting an algorithm sort / deduce, project advances In engineering, hull design, and materials... then we can sit back with our VR headsets on, and watch decades of styles evolve in mere minutes!
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