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It’s a question of design
SuperyachtDesign editor Andrew Johansson takes a look at some of the works achieved by designers Evan K Marshall, Frank Mulder and Bas Mulder, the focus of Designer Q&A at SuperyachtDESIGN Week 2016.
Fleet
20 Jun 2016
CRN announces new contract
CRN, part of the Ferretti Group, has announced the contract for a new 62m motoryacht, with interior and exterior design by Nuvolari Lenard.
Fleet
16 Jun 2016
Francesco Paszkowski awarded Compasso d’Oro
Monokini, a 44m delivered in 2013 by Baglietto with an exterior design by Francesco Paszkowski Design and interior by Alberto Mancini, has been awarded the Compasso d’Oro 2016.
Fleet
15 Jun 2016
A bright idea
Raffe Burrell Studio presents a beautiful chandelier called Sirius, the first piece to come from the studio since launching last year
Fleet
09 Jun 2016
Shito & Kaba
As part of Editor’s Picks, an initiative part of SuperyachtDESIGN Week, Chaplins Furniture presented Shito and Kaba, two outdoor ranges from Paola Lenti.
Fleet
19 May 2016
Casa Forma London
Casa Forma London is a new studio offering a bespoke, turnkey design service led by Faiza Seth and Radhika Seth.
Business
16 May 2016
Issue 27 out next week!
With less than eight weeks to go until SuperyachtDESIGN Week, we are excited to announce our summer edition of SuperyachtDesign will be out next week and available at the three-day design event.
Business
06 May 2016
Challenging the seas
In an extreme voyage of 1,261nm across the North Atlantic, Rafnar is putting its Leiftur 1100 Series through its paces as the team travels from Reykjavik to Gothenburg this week.
Fleet
03 May 2016
Gosling's media centre
Inspired by a recent yacht commission, Gosling has created a yacht-specific media centre, which features a new curved carbon fibre desk.
Fleet
27 Apr 2016
Arrow 460 Grandturismo due to launch
Silver Arrows Marine prepares to launch the first Edition 1 model of its Arrow 460 Grandturismo this year.
Business
19 Apr 2016
Focusing on space
Morphing platforms and multi-use spaces are features likely to grow in popularity, as they provide owners with more than one option for a particular space. But what other ideas could make the superyachts of tomorrow even better?
Fleet
18 Apr 2016
The eggshell technique
Pollaro has announced the completion of a new wall hanging and tabletop, which have been achieved using a special eggshell technique.
Fleet
08 Apr 2016
Part of the furniture
Having celebrated six years at The Superyacht Group, I’m beginning to feel like part of the furniture. But that might suggest a notion of being static, whereas, like most people in this industry, I feel in a state of constant evolution.
Business
07 Apr 2016
Reflections on Zaha Hadid
We take a look at some of the key projects created by Dame Zaha Hadid, founder of Zaha Hadid Architects.
Fleet
05 Apr 2016
J. Robert Scott introduces Grotto
J. Robert Scott introduces a new textile collection called Grotto. Designed by founder and president of the company Sally Sirkin Lewis, the new collection offers a wide range of textures and fabrics in green.
Fleet
18 Mar 2016
Masterclass London
This week saw the launch of Masterclass London, a one-day event with the purpose of highlighting the skills and processes that go into making the handcrafted products from leading brand names.
Fleet
16 Mar 2016
London Design Week 2016
London Design Week returns to Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour on Sunday 13th March. With an influx of new showrooms, it is a great opportunity to see the latest and greatest interior design ideas, products, fabrics and fittings from leading brands.
Fleet
11 Mar 2016
A 25-year friendship
Following the closure of Luca Brenta & Co last month, Luca Brenta's business partner and long-term friend Lorenzo Argento talks to us about the decision to set up his own studio.
Fleet
10 Mar 2016
Boutsen launches design division
Boutsen Design, provider of luxury interior decoration for VVIP business jets and residences, has announced the launch of Boutsen Design Yachting.
Business
29 Feb 2016
Issue 26 out this week
The first issue of SuperyachtDesign 2016 has arrived and features our new Product Special — an annual guide with the latest products from suppliers and luxury brands from around the world.
Business
26 Feb 2016
Tenders of the sky
Since 2011, 6.4 per cent of the 1,100-plus yachts delivered have been fitted with a helipad. It is a relatively small figure that seems destined to rise, or will it?
Fleet
23 Feb 2016
Construction begins on 36m by Claydon Reeves
Claydon Reeves, together with Mulder Shipyard, announce the construction of a new 36m motoryacht.
Owner
22 Feb 2016
Plane and simple
“We’ve neglected how suitable the sea is as a runway,” explains Conrado Dornier, who presented Dornier Seawings' Seastar aircraft at GSF last year.
Fleet
22 Feb 2016
Dornier confirms signed orders for Seastar
Dornier confirms that yacht owners are among the first to order its new Seastar model, with the first batch of the 12-seater aircraft expected in 2017.
Business
22 Feb 2016
Hadjidimos announce new studio
Dimitris and Kate Hadjidimos announce a new design studio D-ID, offering creative solutions to superyacht and residential projects.
Business
18 Feb 2016
KRD joins forces with Tilman Kriesel Art Advisors
Katharina Raczek Design teams up with Tilman Kriesel Art Advisors to deliver unique works of art on its superyacht projects.
Business
20 Jan 2016
A disruptive collaboration
Vikal International, together with Rafnar Shipyard, has announced an agreement for the use of the Iceland-based shipyard’s OK Hull technology on future Vikal projects.
Business
08 Jan 2016
A design snapshot of 2015
As we welcome the new year, we take a moment to reflect on the achievements of the design community in 2015.
Fleet
02 Jan 2016
Bubbly fun
With only hours to go before the arrival of Christmas Day, Italian studio Venetian Design has unveiled a special boat for those looking for last minute gift ideas.
Fleet
24 Dec 2015
ATD joins forces with Eric Kant
Andrew Truijllo Design has announced a partnership with residential design firm Eric Kant contemporary design.
Business
16 Dec 2015
The power of imitation
Step on board any superyacht and the senses are exposed to a wide range of materials. However, there are instances where the weight of the material is impractical and faux-painted solution can be a good alternative.
Fleet
11 Dec 2015
Searching for creativity
Finding the right design studio for a new project can be a daunting task for the less experienced owner. We speak to seasoned owner Tony Bakker and broker Chris Cecil-Wright to discover the best way to tackle the design process.
Fleet
02 Dec 2015
AWD rebrands as studio hits 30
Andrew Winch Designs has announced the launch of a new website and the evolution of the brand to Winch Design, as the studio prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary next year.
Fleet
01 Dec 2015
Issue 25 out this week
Under the SuperyachtDESIGNERS title, Issue 25 presents 21 design studio portfolios with engaging editorial and the Designer Global Order Book on either side of the portfolio to further inform, educate and inspire owners, their reps and brokers.
Fleet
30 Nov 2015
Superyacht DESIGNERS 2016 arrives
Under the SuperyachtDESIGNERS title, Issue 25 presents 21 design studio portfolios with engaging editorial and the Designer Global Order Book on either side of the portfolio to further inform, educate and inspire the superyacht industry.
Fleet
30 Nov 2015
Issue 25 out this week
Under the SuperyachtDESIGNERS title, Issue 25 presents 21 design studio portfolios with engaging editorial and the Design Global Order Book on either side of the portfolio to further inform, educate and inspire owners, designers, suppliers and crew.
Business
30 Nov 2015
Superior control
UK-based Wahoo Ribs delivers its most technically advanced superyacht tender to 85.5m Sunrays.
Fleet
26 Nov 2015
Does training hinder superyacht security?
Captain Tim Davies from MARSS following a workshop on the topic of security. The session explored the risks to a superyacht and covered issues in relation to security services and crew training.
Business
17 Nov 2015
How new materials are pushing design
Following the opening keynote at the Global Superyacht Forum on Tuesday morning entitled Next Generation Projects, Thys Nikkels discusses the freedom that comes with using modern technology and materials, such as composites, to realise a design.
Business
17 Nov 2015
The complications of composite
The Next Generation Projects session at the Global Superyacht Forum focused on composite construction, citing its many benefits but also the obstacles it faces.
Business
17 Nov 2015
Time to change the way we work
The Global Superyacht Forum’s inaugural session looks at the future of the industry and the changes we need to make.
Fleet
16 Nov 2015
RNLI inspired RIB tender
Earlier this week we reported on one of two new tender concepts designed by Coventry University graduate Guy Waters. Here we reveal the second, a 9.4m RIB based on an earlier design created by the young designer for the RNLI.
Fleet
06 Nov 2015
Making great design happen
We speak to senior director of Professional Channel, EuroNorth at Dassault Systemes, Dave Falkingham to discover what Solidworks 2016 has to offer and the future for the business.
Business
05 Nov 2015
Christensen Shipyards resumes production
US-based yacht builder Christensen Shipyards provides an update on its Custom Series projects ahead of the 2015 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Business
04 Nov 2015
Foggy inspiration
Guy Waters, who graduated earlier this year from Coventry University with a degree in transport design, presents a new 9.7m tender inspired by river launches of yesteryear coupled with styling cues from sailing yacht Foggy, a design by Frank Gehry.
Fleet
03 Nov 2015
MONACO MAIDENS: 69m Suerte
We go aboard Suerte, one of two 64m sister ships that the Tankoa shipyard in Genoa began building in 2008, and discover how the project went from being half-finished to completed in a convivial and casual style.
Owner
23 Oct 2015
PAD opens its doors
Last night saw the preview of the 2015 PAD London Art + Design show, which officially opens its doors today in Berkeley Square. The five-day event consists of 63 international galleries showcasing some of the most covetable art and design pieces.
Fleet
14 Oct 2015
Philippe Briand at MYS
Philippe Briand showcased a number of new projects at MYS including a 105m Vitruvius project with Oceanco, an 80m Vitruvius to be built at Turquoise Yachts, a 60m Vitruvius with Feadship and a 100-foot sailing yacht in the WallyCento class.
Fleet
01 Oct 2015
New order for Dunya Yachts
Sales director Russell Crump of Yachting Partners International has signed a Letter Of Intent with Sedat Ergun of Dunya Yachts to build a new 105m motoryacht designed by Ken Freivokh.
Business
28 Sep 2015
MYS EXCLUSIVE: Superyacht design without a stern
Each year at the Monaco Yacht Show, Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design presents a concept to inspire and challenge the market. This year is no exception as the Dutch studio presents Symmetry, a 180m concept with a reverse bow forward and aft.
Business
26 Sep 2015