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Yacht Design Collective

The Yacht Design Collective is a naval architecture design house based in Paris and the Morbihan Gulf.

The Team was set up in 2015 by François PERUS and Romain SCOLARI. Both designers graduated together from the ENSTA-Bretagne and Paris La Villette school.

Projects include the Slyder 47, ITA 14.99, VCat44 and the Black Pepper Code C.69.

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According to the experts: the principles of yacht design

Designing a luxury yacht is no mean feat and, whether the designer is tasked with a boundary-pushing exterior or an interior that can stand the test of time, designers must unleash their creativity time and time again. With practice comes a design team's best practices, resulting in some of the top modern yacht designs we see today.

But even the most established designers have battled obstacles along the way and learnt lessons the hard way – especially when it comes to meeting a client's wishes.

With that in mind, BOAT speaks to the experts about what they consider to be the best principles of yacht design and their favourite projects they've worked on.

Enrico Lumini

Studio: Hot Lab

What is your number one guiding principle when it comes to yacht design? A good design needs first to be supported by a good idea. There must be thought behind it, especially when it comes to yacht design, which is a perfect mix of product design and architecture. Then a design needs to be “obvious” and, by that, I mean that it needs to look “naturally beautiful”.  It cannot be something to be understood or interpreted, it just needs to strike your eyes at first glance. So, whenever I am tempted to add more lines or more surfaces, then I understand that the design is complete – when you feel the need to add something it means either you are designing unnecessary details or that you are trying to hide the lack of ideas with those details. 

What’s the best lesson you’ve learned in yacht design? To understand clients’ non-verbalised requests.  Doing this job, you get to know different kinds of people – most of them with very strong personalities. One thing they all have in common is to expect that you understand their needs, whether they tell you directly or not.  Sometimes they have a precise idea in mind but do not know how to express it; other times they only have a partial idea of what to expect. You need to fill that gap.

Yacht design involves several necessary soft skills which are usually underestimated, but crucial to keep your clients satisfied and happy along the process. This can mean being available to jump on a private plane and have a meeting during the flight or understanding from a wool coat thrown on a table what the material moodboard of the vessel is going to be like.

What is your favourite design you’ve ever worked on and why? It probably is the 80-metre concept design during Covid time for a north European shipyard. During that moment, the unexpected quantity of time we had allowed us to concentrate a bit more on the ideas and less on production and, for this reason, something extraordinary came out.  Our new approach to design – cleaner, smoother and simpler – was born with that concept and this is why it is still my favourite one.

Marnix J. Hoekstra

Studio: Vripack

What is your number one guiding principle when it comes to yacht design? Good yacht design only exists when underpinned by great naval architecture.

What’s the best lesson you’ve learned in yacht design? Become a good listener. You've got to ask "why?" five times to get to the root cause of [a problem]. This is ultimately how we, as part of the bigger team, solved the energy puzzle for Project Zero . We couldn't get the yacht to work only on electrical energy and by continuing to ask why that was over and over again, the answer was found in splitting the energy into electrical and thermal. That essentially led to being able to now have in build the world's first fossil-fuel-free yacht.

What is your favourite design you’ve ever worked on and why? Honestly, I have many and learned that the ones that hurt the most when creating often turn out the best. Friction in the team between style and technology, unhappy clients and particularly my conscience telling me there's space for something better and more fitting for the client's deeper needs turns out to be an amazing catalyst to keep on drawing, calculating, researching and getting into that state-of-mind where the solution appears by itself. It's that flow I would love to live in forever.

Studio: Winch Design

What is your number one guiding principle when it comes to yacht design? We believe in comfort, adventure and possibility, in freedom of exploration and freedom of vision. Winch Design has developed a design philosophy that is unconstrained by a "house style" – but instead is a reflection of the client and their character. Each project is unique, and we take pride in having no "one size fits all" approach to design. The studios are relentlessly creative, and we are dedicated to finding solutions to unprecedented challenges, be it on a grand, breathtaking superyacht or a pared-back, contemporary sailing yacht. Our clients are often as much a part of the design process as our teams are. We believe that the experience of designing the project is as important as the project itself, and they need to enjoy every moment with us.

What’s the best lesson you’ve learned in yacht design? Incredible feats can be achieved by pushing the boundaries of design further than you might initially think possible. One of the best examples of this from the Winch Design studio is 80-metre Excellence . Excellence is a remarkable feat of ingenuity with her unique superstructure, advanced technical design and daring innovation. Her razor-sharp bow swooping back a full 10 metres before joining the line of the main deck set a new standard and required Abeking & Rasmussen to spend many long hours perfecting and tank testing the naval architecture.

What is your favourite design you’ve ever worked on and why? It is very hard to pick a favourite as I have worked on so many incredible projects over the years. One of the most interesting projects we are currently working on is the Flexplorer 146 , a 44-metre explorer yacht with Cantiere delle Marche due for delivery in 2025.

The owner and his young family have a deep commitment to nature and sustainability and the interior will therefore be crafted using eco-friendly materials. The family plans to spend a large amount of time on the yacht and have a real interest in healthy, sustainable living. The interior will favour practices that create low levels of EMF and non-toxic materials with low VOCs to deliver a clean living environment.

Laura Pomponi

Studio: Luxury Projects

What is your number one guiding principle when it comes to yacht design? Place the client at the heart of every project and operate with the highest level of integrity. That’s Luxury Projects' golden rule. We give everything and perform to the best of our abilities to fulfil and honour our commitments. The studio follows every step of the design and construction, from concept to completion. Another very important aspect is that the clients have to find the design process as enjoyable as possible.

What’s the best lesson you’ve learned in yacht design? The best lesson we’ve learned is to always stick to our golden rule. We also make sure that every design, concept, innovation and invention is feasible. This latest lesson implied that the studio had to acquire further and further technical skills and field experience to make sure of it. Back in our very early days, I spent a fair amount of time crawling into holes and hidden corners of a yacht to know the spaces and system to the millimetre. Not to mention the merry times spent with joiners, cabinetmakers, carvers and furniture makers. We still do that, by the way, to gain fundamental first-hand knowledge on how a yacht is built. And there are thousands of lessons to be learnt from craftsmen and artisans who, in many cases, are true artists.

What is your favourite design you’ve ever worked on and why? Difficult to pick as each project is a piece of our heart. But if we really have to, then as far as new builds, I would say 70-metre Alfa and 60-metre Moonstone as both projects come from a truly holistic design concept. As far as refit: 90-metre Nero for the technical challenges, but also 38-metre Destiny . In this latest case, one of the main challenges was to work within a very tight schedule and a budget set prior to the definition of the project.

Enrico Gobbi

Studio: Team for Design

What is your number one guiding principle when it comes to yacht design? The main guidelines for me are the proportions of the project and this is true both for exterior design and interior design. They are two different yet close worlds and, especially in yacht design, they must be in synergy. When we begin a project from blank, the first character lines we trace need to be well-proportioned, otherwise, the project won't work. For interiors, we pursue a perfect balance of shapes, colours and volumes – all of which are fundamental before drilling into details.

What’s the best lesson you’ve learned in yacht design? The best lesson I learnt was from the time the owners of a yacht designed by us invited us to spend time on board. It allowed me to understand perfectly how important the nautical aspects are in a yacht project, where it's desirable to have a 'wow' interior while keeping in mind the seaworthiness, also in large superyachts 70 metres and above. The yacht is an architecture that moves, and having the opportunity to live it was probably the first important lesson.

What is your favourite design you’ve ever worked on and why? I don't have a single favourite design, but one of the yachts that gave me major satisfaction was Utopia IV , one of the fastest superyachts in the world. In this project, we were challenged to keep the yacht as light as possible in order not to compromise her performance, yet at the same time making her elegant and luxurious. The aim was also to make this yacht extremely sleek, aerodynamic and automotive-inspired, with a dynamic appeal even when still. 

Studio: Espen Øino International

What is your number one guiding principle when it comes to yacht design? Defining a clear, unambiguous brief with the client and/or his or her’s representative(s) before starting designing.

What’s the best lesson you’ve learned in yacht design? Never be afraid of questioning established principles in design, construction and/or operations.

What is your favourite design you’ve ever worked on and why? Ha – always the last one, or perhaps the next one.

Mario Pedol

Studio: Nauta D esign

What’s the best lesson you’ve learned in yacht design? It's difficult to say what is the best, but one that I learned in my very early years was during a six-month apprenticeship at Scott Kaufman's studio in Manhattan. At the time, Scott was one of the leading naval architects and sailing yacht designers – designing impeccably beautiful yachts. He had to combine aesthetics and function – in his case being a specialist in racing yachts – considering performance and an appealing look to the yachts.

What is your favourite design you’ve ever worked on and why? My favourite design that I've worked on was particularly interesting and challenging as it was my first experience in the big motor yacht world. I'm talking about the 80-metre Project Light with  Fincantieri Yachts , who did the full engineering. It anticipated the future and what is now, 15 years later, starting to become the general trend and a different way of living on a yacht that size. We completely changed the ratio between outdoor and inside areas, creating a more direct, seamless connection between the two and emphasising the blend into the environment around the yacht. This meant also a completely different distribution of volumes in the superstructure, much more centred than the existing fleet of the time.One of the most appreciated compliments I ever had in my career was during a boat show when an American client, who was admiring this project, said: "This yacht could've been designed by Frank Lloyd Wright". This for me was really "wow". I was really happy about it, of course.

Francesca Muzio

Studio: FM Architettura

What is your number one guiding principle when it comes to yacht design? I have two principles that in my view drive any of our projects whether it be a yacht, home, or anything else. One: listen to your client's wishes, dreams, and needs. Two: Personal, beauty and cosiness. A yacht project must be personal and needs to reflect the personality of the owners and their families.

What’s the best lesson you’ve learned in yacht design? At the beginning of my career in yachting, I was under the impression that many things were not possible at a balanced price. I thought that everything was extremely expensive, the box of yacht design was full of limits, and that there were no possible solutions.

One time an elder Lebanese client taught me that anything was possible and my job was not only to design but to find practical solutions that could satisfy his wishes, without losing sight of budget. I accepted the challenge. I started to study how a yacht was built. I dressed in blue overalls and I started to speak with every worker, every engineer and every supplier, collecting any pieces of information and data to create the deepest knowledge possible. I have now built several vessels for this gentleman.

What is your favourite design you’ve ever worked on and why? At the end of the day, there is no all-time favourite, there are certain projects that pushed us to change our paradigms and our strong beliefs. Lately, we have been developing a project and every time we have presented the initial proposal the client requested to simplify and reduce details. We went back to the drawing board. We had to research Japanese, Swedish, and Italian Architecture and create a new language for our design. When we made the new presentation, the client had a sparkle in their eyes and I realised that we had exceeded their expectations.

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From The First Superyacht To Modern Yacht Design: A Look At How Luxury Vessels Have Changed Over the Years

Discover just how far has modern yacht design evolved over the last centuries, from the steam-powered vessels of yesteryear to their streamlined successors..

September 3, 2020, 1:56 pm Comments Off on From The First Superyacht To Modern Yacht Design: A Look At How Luxury Vessels Have Changed Over the Years

Modern yacht design has evolved tremendously since the world’s first ‘superyacht’, Cleopatra’s Barge, emerged from Retire Becket’s shipyard in Salem, Massachusetts, to gasps of admiration from the awe-struck crowds that had gathered on the docks.

The 25m, 192t brigantine had been built at the cost of $50,000 for a wealthy merchant named Captain George Crowninshield Jr. who then went on to sail America’s first-ever pleasure boat across the Atlantic to Europe in 1817.

Cleopatra’s Barge was particularly noteworthy as it was opulently furnished, with reports of exotic cabin fittings and beautiful multi-coloured stripes on her elegant hull. No one had ever seen anything like her; and so the first superyacht was born.

Fast forward more than 200 years and there are now said to be more than 5,500 superyachts in the world, of all shapes and sizes (a superyacht is simply defined as a pleasure boat over 24m) and each and every one an example of stunning luxury yacht design.

From luxurious barges to modern yacht design: what’s changed (and what hasn’t)

The first sailing yachts date back to the 1600s, when they became popular modes of transport for the Dutch navy. The word yacht came from the Dutch word ‘jacht’, meaning to hunt, as the sailing boats were built to be light and fast so that they could hunt down and chase pirates.

Originally working vessels, yachts then became the playthings of royalty, with Charles II using a yacht to sail from England to Holland in 1620.

Sail yachts were swapped for steam yachts in the mid 19th century by the wealthy and well-to-do, with the first British royal yacht the Victoria & Albert being completed in 1843. These steam yachts were usually motored by one or two steam engines, and whilst they carried rigging for sails, this was usually just for show.

In fact, these ‘ superyachts ’ became a real indicator of wealth amongst leading families in America, with names such as the Vanderbilts, Goulds, Morgans, Bennetts and Hearsts all competing to come up with the best luxury yacht design . One of the most famous steam yachts at the time was the North Star, built in 1852 for the then richest man in the United States, Cornelius Vanderbilt.

Steam yachts remained the queen of the oceans for almost a century, with two world wars halting technical developments somewhat. Indeed, many superyachts were commandeered to transport freight during the first and second world wars with some, such as the legendary Christina O, serving as a frigate in World War II before being transformed into a luxury vessel. Christina O was bought by Aristotle Onassis in 1954 for $34,000. The Greek shipping magnate then spent $4 million on the refurbishment, which famously included a bronze-edged swimming pool with a mosaic dance floor that rises up at the push of a button.

Luxury yacht design in the 1980s

The late 20th century saw a huge increase in the number and size of superyachts for sale, sparked by an improvement in communications equipment and a growth in the number of wealthy people able to buy their own vessel. New technological advances meant it was possible to easily travel anywhere in the world on larger superyachts, with room for whole families, staff and dedicated crew.

All of a sudden, modern yacht designs had to incorporate home cinemas, fully functional gyms, helipads and water toys galore to cater to wealthy families and their friends. Multi-deck superyachts became popular, such as ‘ Al Salamah ’, a 139m vessel with five decks built by Lurssen in 1999. At the time of her construction, Al Salamah was the third largest yacht in the world, boasting accommodation for 36 guests, a cinema, an onboard hospital, two full-time beauticians, a business centre and a spa. Yet the 162m superyacht ‘Dubai’, by Platinum Yachts, dwarfed Al Salamah when she was completed two years later with her eight decks, on which you can find a helipad, two 33ft chase boats, a squash court and 20 jet skis.

Modest modern yacht designs – a legacy of the financial crisis

When the financial crisis struck in 2008, the superyacht industry was impacted on a global scale, with fewer buyers, charter clients and investors almost overnight. Less became more in luxury yacht design , with the superyacht community choosing smaller, more inventive and innovative vessels over larger multi-decks.

Sailing superyachts are also seeing a resurgence, partly due to the growth of sailing regattas, events which bring the yachting community together for days of weeks filled with fun and excitement.

Once considered a ‘jolly’ where the apres-sailing was taken more seriously than the sailing, many owners are now wanting to compete on superyachts which can actually take home the prize. Composite hulls are increasingly popular, with lifting keels and other features to ensure the yachts are race-fit.

Another modern yacht design that has emerged since the early 21st century is the expedition superyacht, where vessels are designed not only to look elegant but be capable of travelling to the ends of the earth, even in unfavourable conditions.

‘Cloudbreak’ by Abeking & Rasmussen is a good example of an explorer superyacht that was completed in 2016. Boasting all the traditional toys such as a helicopter, spa and cinema room, this 75m exploration yacht named after a mythical wave in Fiji also has a chalet-like fireplace for chilly evenings, a winter garden on the upper deck and zero speed stabilisers to reduce rolling motion in faraway seas.

Environmentally-friendly luxury modern designs

A concern for the environment and a need for sustainability is very much at the forefront of new modern yacht designs, with owners and shipbuilders both looking to use eco-friendly technologies wherever possible.

Ground-breaking technologies include hybrid propulsion systems which use multiple energy sources to lower carbon emissions and reduce noise pollution to the marine wildlife. An example of a yacht which uses such a system is the award-winning Black Pearl, a 106m yacht delivered by Oceanco in 2018. Her hybrid propulsion system combines wind power with two electric propulsion motors, and its controllable pitch propellers generate enough energy to take the Black Pearl across the Atlantic without any fuel at all.

Another brilliant green innovation can be seen on French designer Julien Cadro’s ‘ Ecoo ’ superyacht, which has an Avatar styled hull made out of bamboo fibre instead of steel, while superyacht designer Dan Lenard has designed a yacht made from abandoned performance yacht parts. Eco sailors looking for the perfect superyacht will unfortunately not yet be able to buy one of Lenard’s new recycled boats, however. The designer has only built the 33ft sailboat so he can sail single-handedly across the Atlantic and raise awareness of the state of the world’s oceans.

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Designers’ Protocol unveiled to provide yacht design community with guiding sustainability principles

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The Designers’ Protocol was launched at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show to present the industry with a standardised document aiming to provide designers with guiding sustainability principles. 

This collaborative effort, initiated by Dickie Bannenberg of Bannenberg & Rowell Design and co-created with Water Revolution Foundation’s Sustainable Yacht Design Taskforce , aims to inspire the broader yachting community and set out high-level issues for clients to consider when planning a new build. 

A roundtable discussion between top yacht designers and naval architects took place to share insights on the protocol and emphasise the importance of industry collaboration for achieving a sustainable future. Representatives on the panel included founder of Bannenberg & Rowell, Dickie Bannenberg; Philippe Briand, founder of Vitruvius Yachts ; owner of Espen Oeino International , Espen Oeino; and Robert van Tol, Executive Director of Water Revolution Foundation. Editor in Chief at Superyacht Times , Francesca Webster, hosted and moderated the session.

INFLUENCES The protocol has been developed based on the acronym ‘INFLUENCES,’ where each letter outlines different opportunities and aspects of various sustainable design principles.  There are 10 primary topics of interest, including operational profile, hotel load, decking solutions and more. The document contains concrete, visible output provided by the valued members of the Design Taskforce, which was initiated at the 2021 edition of Monaco Yacht Show. 

“Yacht- designers and naval architects are, in many cases, the initial point of contact with clients wishing to build or refit a yacht. As such, they have considerable influence on steering their clients towards responsible decisions. The INFLUENCES protocol sets this section of our industry on a clearer path to informing and guiding,” shared Bannenberg when asked about the importance of such a document for the industry. 

Eco-friendly approach to yacht design

As it becomes increasingly crucial to reduce yachting’s environmental impact, this initiative takes a significant step forward by promoting responsible and sustainable practices: “Designers are setting the precedent for expectations across the entire industry,” remarked Oeino. “This protocol should be compulsory as part of any client presentation so that we can instigate that dialogue and trigger a very healthy discussion surrounding sustainable design.”

Industry collaboration This initiative stands as a testament to the industry’s commitment to harnessing collective expertise and experience, transcending individual interests for the greater good of achieving sustainability in yacht design. Collaboration is key in order to take coordinated, constructive, and significant steps forward. Through a joint effort, the field’s leading players are uniting to chart a course towards a more environmentally conscious yachting industry. “We must group our efforts to progress toward a solution. This protocol represents the first time we can show that, as naval architects and designers, we are on the same page regarding this challenge of sustainability,” offered Briand. 

Dickie Bannenberg also emphasised the importance of industry cooperation for this endeavour: “With a subject as broad – and often ambiguous – as sustainability, collaboration can be a powerful tool. There are several valuable and important initiatives within the yachting industry concerning the health of the oceans, from pathways to alternative fuels, but the Designers’ Protocol is, I believe, the first to connect designers and naval architects behind a united message.”

“It’s all about sharing experience and data through broad collaboration. It’s not just a great initiative – it is indispensable that we do it. We must do it for the future of our industry, clients, and children. We encourage everyone to actively take part in this,” offered Oeino as a final thought.

You may access the protocol here.

Mayan Canoes

Mahoran canoes.

The Mahoran Canoes are in danger of extinction because of the reglementations, the strict regulation of the forests which forbids to cut the wood the canoes are made of, and the appareance of resin boats.

Together with the Be On Water studio, the French Agency for Biodiversity asked us to find an eco-responsable alternative to keep the ancient tradition of mahoran canoes alive.

Client: AFB Year: 2019 Location: Mayotte Mission: Diagnosis & Conception

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Twee Gebroeders

Redevelopment of this Belgian barge entirely realized for a private individual. Equipped with 4 bedrooms, it is designed to accommodate a family of 4 people and their guests

The spacious kitchen extends into a comfortable terrace allowing to enjoy the Seine in any weather.

Client: Particular Year: 2021 Residence: Paris (France) Status: Realised

Swiss Cat 55

Swisscat 55.

First step in the renewal of the famous Swiss Catamaran range, and we’ve been asked to take care of it.

This brand new design is offering a  new skin around this for this 55 feets high performance, light and fast offshore cruiser.

She features a high performance hull design, yet balanced to maximize her sailing habilites when offering a spacious and comfort living spaces. A particular attention have been paid to the natural light thanks to large openings on hull and roof, with the purpose of maximizing the experience of been at sea. Favorizing contemplation and connection with the natural elements when living in a confort space.

A reconciliation between confort and performance, adventure and security. An ideal world cruiser for couples and families.

Client: SwissCat 55  (link to the builder website)  Year: 2020 Location: SCC composite Status: under prototyping

Seawind 1370

The Seawind 1370 is the first step in the renewal of the famous Seawind cruising catamaran range, and we’ve been asked to take care of it.

Seawind are breaking new ground with this innovative 45 foot performance cruising cat. She features a high performance hull design, yet balanced with spacious comfort and practical living spaces to produce an ideal world cruiser for couples and families.

Client: Seawind Catamaran   (link to the builder website)  Year: 2020 Location: Ho Chi Minh City Status: in serial production

Conversation of a cargo river ship into a floating house on the Seine River

Client: Private Owner Year: 2019 Location: Bois de Boulogne – Paris Status: in progress

Overboat 100 Foiler

Overboat 100.

Overboat is an innovative quiet and clean foiling vessel entering the market of the HSV (hight speed vessels).

She is stabilized by 4 electronically regulated foils and propelled by a 4.5kw electric engine, giving her the opportunity to sail at a top speed of 15 knots.

Visite the builder website below for more informations and descriptions

Client: Neocean   (link to the builder website)  Year: 2020 Location: Geneva Status: in serial production

Swiss Craft 12m

Swiss craft 42.

A brand-new design by enthusiast boat owners, Swisscraft is now building an innovative line of boats to cater for the experienced owner that recognizes quality and performance.

Swisscraft is born from the combination of an experienced custom boat builder with over a decade of knowledge into the production and sales of high-quality yachts combined with the vision of veteran boat owners that understand the modern challenges of ownership.

Following the same brief, this 42 footer is born from one of the first clients of the SwissCraft 30. Keeping the same build quality standards, the new Swisscraft Flagship offers the same technology as its smaller counterpart with welcome additions made available by its larger size.

Client: Swiss Craft Yacht   (link to the builder website)  Year: 2020 Location: Geneva Status: in serial production

SwissCraft 9m

Swiss craft 30.

Swisscraft is born from the combination of an experienced  custom boat builder  with over a decade of knowledge into the production and sales of high-quality yachts combined with the vision of veteran boat owners that understand the modern challenges of ownership.

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Grand Designs: The Greatest Yacht Designers

Embarking on a custom yacht build is a thrill experienced only by a few.

There are some very big decisions to be made from the outset, from the size of the yacht, hull form, and budget, through to the shipyard you enlist to design and build. Above all, getting the right yacht designers on your side is crucial to the success of the project.

There are some towering designers in the yacht design world. Some are famous for their interior designs, other for exteriors, while many specialise in both.

The very best yacht designers take your wishes and turn them into something that you couldn’t have dreamt up yourself, using their years of industry knowledge and their creative talents to create spectacular yachts – vessels with clean lines and iconic design, glamorous interiors and show-stopping features.

Each year, yacht award ceremonies call out the names of the heavyweight designers, whose yachts wow the world upon launch and are splashed across the covers of international yachting magazines.

Whether you’re seeking to build a motor or sailboat, opt for classic opulence or modern minimalism, a top yacht designer takes your yacht to the next level. Here are some of the great names of yacht design who you may want to collaborate with on your custom yacht build.

Top Yacht Designers

Five of the brightest names in custom yacht design:

Bannenberg and Rowell: Exterior and Interior Design

Founded by the legendary Jon Bannenberg in the 1960’s and continued today by his son Dickie Bannenberg and Creative Director Simon Rowell, the list of ‘greatest hits’ of this yacht design studio is mind-blowing.

From the iconic Talitha G to the groundbreaking Galactica Star , the Bannenberg brand has always been associated with breaking conventions, leading to a raft of superyacht design awards and industry dominance over the decades.

The late Jon Bannenberg not only created extraordinary yachts, but his studio was the training ground of many of the other top designers on this list, becoming known as the ‘Chelsea University’. To buy a custom-built yacht with design by Bannenberg & Rowell is to own a piece of yachting heritage.

Espen Øino: Exterior Design

The grand master of large yacht design, Espen Øino is responsible for the exteriors of some of the world’s largest custom yachts, from his beginnings with Skat and Octopus through to later yachts Serene , Cloudbreak , and Galactica Supernova , as well as the acclaimed Silver Series .

In fact, the Norwegian-born, Monaco-based designer is responsible for the naval architecture of more large yachts than any other designer on earth, creating an almost mythic figure who is on the speed dial (or wish-list) of some of the world’s richest individuals.

An extraordinary passion for the sea and a fascination with interesting projects has created a rain of superyacht awards for the studio, but Espen Øino himself remains humble, eschewing much of the glamorous life in his endless pursuit of excellence and innovation for his clients. To commission a custom-built yacht with Espen Øino is an extraordinary privilege.

Winch Design: Exterior and Interior Design

Andrew Winch was one of the talented young designers who trained under the late Jon Bannenberg, before beginning his own studio in London in 1986. His career thus far has been extraordinary, working on both exterior styling and interior design for some of the world’s largest and most innovative yachts, from Madame Gu to Here Comes the Sun and Dubai .

Turning his hand to both interior and exterior design, sailing yachts and motor, right down to yacht tenders, Winch Designs also designs private jets and land-based architecture projects. A raft of design awards have fallen to this premier UK yacht design studio, for whom anything seems possible.

Terence Disdale Design: Exterior and Interior Design

Another protégé of Jon Bannenberg, Terence Disdale bucks the trend of more classically-trained designers, with no formal design schooling behind him before setting up his UK studio in the 1970s. The British designer’s career has been wildly successful, designing the interiors and/or exteriors of iconic motor and sailing yachts, including Pelorus , Ecstasea , Eclipse , and Topaz.

Known as the ‘rock star yacht designer’ for his cowboy boots, long grey hair, and party-and-cars lifestyle, Terence Disdale yachts aren’t as flamboyant as one might expect. The unofficial ethos of the studio is ‘beach house not penthouse’, often eschewing ‘wow-factor’ design features for a chic and harmonious decor that is exquisitely crafted and effortlessly beautiful to live in.

Tim Heywood: Exterior

It’s only fitting that we round out our list with yet another student of Jon Bannenberg. Tim Heywood worked under Bannenberg until 1996, before launching a spectacular independent career in exterior yacht design that includes the exterior designs of Al Mirquab , Here Comes the Sun , Pelorus , and Topaz (some of which he worked on with ex-colleague and good friend, Terence Disdale).

Famous for his curved superstructure forms, wild designs and great sense of humour, Tim Heywood is a designer who shows sometimes doubtful yacht owners and shipyards the extent of what can be achieved.

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Ranging from Areva Challenge in 2004 to the first AC75 for Team New Zealand in 2011, all of Guillaume Verdier’s designs for the America’s Cup can be found here.

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The Ferretti Group, one of the world top companies specializing in the design, building and sale of motor yachts, with an amazing portfolio of eight of the most exclusive and prominent brands, is thrilled to announce its participation in the Moscow Boat Show 2013. From 12 to 17 March, two of the Group fleet’s most successful yachts will be presented as absolute premieres for the Russian market: motor yacht Ferretti 530, representing Ferretti Yachts , and the 27-foot Iseo superyacht tender by Riva .

Ferretti 530 Yacht to make her Russian premiere at Moscow Boat Show

This year’s Moscow Boat Show will also offer the Ferretti Group the opportunity to announce all yachting enthusiasts in Russia and Northern Eurasia a new important achievement in its international growth: the renewal of its exclusive dealership agreement for the Russian Federation with its partner Premium Yachts , one of the leading dealers operating in the boating sector in Russia , which will represent the Ferretti Yachts , Pershing , Itama , Bertram , Riva e Mochi Craft and Ferretti Custom Line brands.

The agreement – which was officially announced today during a press conference attended, among others, by Ferruccio Rossi (Ferretti Group’s CEO), Alexey Kurochkin (Premium Yachts’s President), and Stefano Campanelli (Sales Manager for the EMEA area for Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Itama, Bertram, Riva, Mochi Craft and Ferretti Custom Line) – is part of Ferretti Group’s strategy for a further expansion on the European markets offering the best short/medium-term growth perspectives, also thanks to the financial soundness regained following the strategic partnership forged with the Weichai Group.

More specifically, the Russian boating market holds a great potential for the Ferretti Group’s development because of the rapid growth of average wealth among the population and an increasing interest for Made in Italy luxury goods, like Ferretti Group yachts.

Through the renewal of the agreement with Premium Yachts, the Group will further strengthen its highly selected distribution network – which currently includes approximately 60 dealers ensuring the best possible customer care in more than 80 countries worldwide – as well as its presence in the traditional EMEA ( Europe , Middle East , Africa ) area, one of the three macro-regions (besides the America and the Asia-Pacific) into which the Group’s sales structure is divided.

Moreover, in a medium/long-term perspective, the Ferretti Group is expecting an increasing interest on the Russian market not only for flying bridge yachts above 70’ in length, but also towards smaller crafts, both flybridge and open/coupé ones, which are particularly suitable for river cruising or pleasure boating in Russia’s large lakes. Consequently, the renewal of the dealership agreement with Premium Yachts also allows to look ahead at the future aiming to conquer new market segments where less competitors are currently present in terms of both products and geographic location.

The press conference, which was held today at the Lotte Hotel in Moscow, had also the objective of introducing attending journalists and yachting enthusiasts to the main new products launched by the Ferretti Group over the last few months, namely: motor yacht Ferretti 870 , Ferretti 690 yacht , and the project of the new flagship Ferretti 960 superyacht for the Ferretti Yachts brand; luxury yacht Pershing 82 ’ and superyacht Pershing 108’ New Edition for Pershing; Riva 63’ Virtus and the project of the new Riva flagship, 122’ Mythos yacht , as well as the entire range of the Itama, Bertram and Mochi Craft brands.

The yachts launched over the last few months by CRN – the Group’s brand specialising in the construction of steel and aluminium yachts between 40 and 90 metres – were also presented during the conference: the two superyachts: CRN superyacht Jade (60 metres long) and CRN mega yacht Chopi Chopi (80 metres long), the latter being one of the largest pleasure vessels ever built in Italy and the largest one ever built by the Ancona-based shipyard.

“The renewal of our dealership agreement with an important partner like Premium Yachts – which has worked on the Russian market for almost 10 years and can boast an outstanding product knowledge and an excellent local market penetration – and the presentation of the Group’s latest models are an integral part of our development strategy on the EMEA markets offering the best growth perspectives in the short-medium term,” stated Ferruccio Rossi, Ferretti Group’s CEO. “The Moscow Boat Show 2013, which has now reached its sixth edition, will extend over approximately 45,000 square metres this year and will be attended by more than 350 international boating companies. This Show represents an interesting business opportunity for us and an unmissable event in terms of visibility, since we are identifying a considerable growth potential in this area thanks to the timeless attractiveness of our products – true ambassadors of Made in Italy production all over the world”.

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