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on the exterior of the sundeck, marrying different blues and creams together. It looked wonderful in sun and shade,” says Turcotte, who recently curated 14 go-to fabrics for Perennials. In an ever-more-machined world, the Design Centre
celebrates makers and artisans. Nothing is standard; everything is fastidiously considered. For Miles de Lange, building relationship with design practices is important since a superyacht project can take months, even years, to complete. Alexander Lamont’s furniture is renowned for its exquisite use of the ancient craft of straw marquetry where each piece is inlaid carefully by hand. Lamont also uses a variety of rare materials and finishes – mother of pearl, patinated copper, lacquer, shagreen and smoked Spanish eucalyptus – all of which give his pieces a distinctive, rich appeal that can only be fully appreciated when viewed in person. The process typically starts with a visit to the showroom, followed by drawings, and then samples if required. Designs can be scaled up or down, proportions can be changed, and lamps can be made suitable for rodding and bolting, too. It is always a significant moment when the yacht designer brings the owner to the showroom, he notes. For many showrooms experimentation is encouraged,
and results can often exceed expectation. “Working in the marine industry has always provided us with a fantastic platform to push the boundaries,” says Oscar Roberts, managing director of Turnstyle Designs. Over a third of its hardware is now custom, and increasingly so. “Yacht designers are incredibly creative and are always looking to develop something new and unique for their clients, often leading to the creation of
innovative design styles, experimental materials and manufacturing techniques. We’re never afraid to try new things and typically welcome challenges with open arms,” he notes. Combining precision engineering and handcrafted artisan techniques has allowed the team to work with an array of materials from hand-stitched leather to precision metalwork. “A door or cabinet handle is one of the few objects or boat that you touch and interact with so it’s vital that it evokes the same level of emotion ergonomically as it does aesthetically.” Long-term partnerships can also engender creative
collaborations. Bannenberg & Rowell Design partnered with Sutherland Furniture on Oceana, a teak furniture collection. With aerodynamic shapes, the pieces have a
natural affinity with yacht design, although they would be equally at home on deck as they would on dry land. Far from being one-size-fits-all, the superyacht
design process is complex and thoroughly absorbing. “Sustainability is the industry’s current buzzword,“ says Roberts. “The designers that are really interested in improving our industry’s footprint are asking insightful and detailed questions about the sourcing and transparency of materials,” he says. Design directions, such as a growing trend in interior refit, continue to shape the future of yachting. They promise to deliver more comfortable, eco-friendly and individual experiences on the water. And it all starts with careful decision-making, sourcing and selection.
ABOVE, TOP The award-winning Al Waab, built in Antalya by Alia, incorporates hardware by Turnstyle Designs – the showroom says that working with marine clients offers a fantastic opportunity to push the design boundaries ABOVE, BOTTOM Alexander Lamont’s latest collection includes furniture in exquisite straw marquetry and vellum, giving each piece a unique appeal, with custom and bespoke design available
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