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Pulse Yacht Design is a design studio with extensive experience in naval architecture, mechanical engineering and interior and exterior design, offering development services and complete design packages for steel, aluminium and composite vessels: sailing boats, motor yachts, special and cargo ships. Our creative team has done a number of successfully completed, notable and award-winning projects, carried out for some of the most famous world brands. Using imaginative design and innovative engineering solutions, we make high performance vessels with attractive design and exceptional comfort, so as to provide our clients with the service we all care about the most – the pleasure of sailing.

Leo is a naval architect with over 20 years of experience, as well as one of the founding partners of Pulse Yacht Design. He was born in Split, where he graduated from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, after which he immediately started working in the shipbuilding industry, i.e. in its various branches. He worked for 17 years in the Split shipyard, ‘Brodosplit’, where he took his professional path from an assistant designer to a designer and head of steel assemblies technology. At the same time, he worked in several project studies on making project designs and preparing detailed documentation for passenger ships, special cargo ships and superyachts. In 2007 he became a member of the development team in the company AD Boats, where he worked as a designer on a whole range of Salona yachts, the head of development and technical manager. In the company AD Boats, he was in charge of designing the structure, technology and boat systems, and he participated in the implementation of manufacturing GRP products using vacuum infusion procedure, as well as many other innovative processes. At the end of 2015, he co-founded Pulse Yacht Design, of which he is a co-owner, and where he works on the development of new models for clients such as Bavaria Yachts, More Boats and SeaWind Catamarans.

Kresimir is a mechanical engineer with years of experience working in the automotive and shipbuilding industry. He is one of the founding partners and co-owners of Pulse Yacht Design, where he works on the development of models for Bavaria Yachts, More Boats, SeaWind Catamarans and other clients. After having graduated from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture in 2000, he started working in the CadCam Design Centre, where he worked in various industries as PLM expert for the implementation of 3D CAD software tools. Over the years he became the head of the Engineering and Services Department in the company CadCam Design Centre. He was often a member of project offices in the automotive and shipbuilding industry, as well as in the energy sector. He worked for the Croatian Shipbuilding Institute on the development of fishing, police and coast guard ships, as well as yachts of up to 40 meters in length. In 2011, he joined the R&D department in the company AD Boats in Solin, where he worked on the development of Salona sailing yachts. At the end of 2015 he co-founded Pulse Yacht Design together with his colleagues. He has been working on 3D modelling of GRP parts, technological development, as well as on drafting production designs and instructions. He is in charge of the arrangement of boat equipment and systems, construction of the interior parts and mechanical calculations.

Maja is a product and interior designer with 10 years of experience in yacht design, and she is the key person for exterior and interior design and styling. She has worked on a number of yacht development projects, from the initial idea to the final product. She has excellent knowledge of shipbuilding technology, boat furniture production process, the choice of materials and equipment, and she uses different 2D and 3D software in designing. After having graduated product design from the School of Design at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Zagreb in 1997, she started working as furniture and interior designer in the company M& M. Since 2008 she has been working as a designer in yacht building industry, as a member of the development team in the company AD Boats, where she designed interiors for models such as Salona 33, Salona 35, Salona 38, Salona 41, Salona 44, Salona 60, Salona 67, Salona 380 and Salona 530.  Since 2016, she has also been working as a lecturer, at the University Department of Professional Studies at the University of Split, where she shares her professional competences with students.  At the end of 2015, together with her colleagues she co-founded Pulse Yacht Design, of which she is a co-owner, and where she designs interiors for clients such as Bavaria Yachts, More Boats and SeaWind Catamarans.

Our work covers all stages of yacht design and building process, including styling, optimisation, 3D modelling, hydrodynamics, 3D visualisation, FEM analysis, full engineering services and on-site supervision to owners, shipbuilders, naval architects and yacht designers. We have experience in product design, steel structures, mechanical engineering, designing tools and equipment for shipbuilding and automotive industry, and we apply the latest technology and materials from a range of industries during design.

Designing and integrating engines, hydraulics, plumbing installations , electrical and electronics , HVAC within the yacht structure and the interior accommodations, while taking care of their accessibility for service and maintenance.

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Year  2022

Shipyard  Axopar

Lenght overall  13.90 m

Beam  4.11 m

Draft to propos  1 m

Weight  approx. 7000 kg

Outboard Engine  3x300 hp

Fuel Capacity  230 L

Max speed range +  45 knots

Passengers B:14 / C:16

Naval Architecture  Navia

Engineering  Pulse Yacht Design

Builder  Axopar

Year  2021

Lenght overall  8 m

Beam  2.23 m

Draft to propos  0.85 m

Weight  1750 kg

Outboard Engine  200 - 250 hp

Max speed range up to  40+ knots 

Passengers  C:8

Shipyard  Monachus Yachts

Lenght overall  21,5m

Beam  5,7m

Draft to 1,3 m

Weight  36,596 ib

Engine  2x Volvo D13-IPS 1200 ( std) , 32kts

Fuel Capacity  3600 L

Passengers  8

Naval Architecture  Srdjan Djakovic

Interior design  Pulse Yacht Design

Builder  Monachus yachts

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Lenght overall 7.2 m

Beam 2.23 m

Draft to propos 0.8 m

Weight 1200 kg

Outboard Engine 115-200 hp

Fuel Capacity 230 L

Max speed range up to 45 knots

Passengers C:7

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Year   2021 Shipyard   Nautor's Swan CE Certification   A Lenght waterline   17.09 m Lenght overall   19.11 m Beam   5.27 m Draft standard    2.70 m Light Displacement   25 400 kg Ballast   7 500 kg Engine   110 kW Berths   6  Sail Area 208.45   sqm Naval Architecture   German Frers Interior Design   Misa Poggi

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Year   2019 Shipyard   Nautor's Swan CE Certification   A Lenght waterline   13.88 m Lenght overall   14.78 m Beam   4.59 m Draft standard    2.40 m Light Displacement   15 000 kg Ballast   5 200 kg Engine   55 kW Berths   6  Sail Area 139.6  sqm Naval Architecture   German Frers Interior Design   Misa Poggi

Year   2019 Hull Lenght   48.65 m Passengers   38

Crew members 11

Interior Design   Pulse Yacht Design

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Year   2017 Shipyard   Bavaria Yacht CE Certification   A Lenght waterline   12.87 m Lenght overall   13.98 m Hull Lenght   13.60 m Beam   4.49 m Draft standard   2.20 m Light Displacement   11 935 kg Ballast   3 065 kg Engine   41.9 kW Fuel Capacity   250 L Fresh Water Capacity   650 L Berths   6 / 8 /10 / 12 Sail Area   123.60 mq Naval Architecture   Cossutti Yacht Design Exterior Design   Cossutti Yacht Design Interior Design   Pulse Yacht Design Engineering   Pulse Yacht Design Bulider   Bavaria Yacht

Year   2017 Shipyard   Bavaria Yacht CE Certification   A Lenght waterline   14.75 m Hull Lenght   14.99 m Lenght overall   15.39 m Beam   5.05 m Draft standard    2.30 m Light Displacement   15 490 kg Ballast   4,500 kg Engine   59 kW Fuel Capacity   250 L Fresh Water Capacity   650 L Berths   6 / 8 /10 / 12 Sail Area   147 mq Naval Architecture   Cossutti Yacht Design Exterior Design   Cossutti Yacht Design Interior Design   Pulse Yacht Design Engineering   Pulse Yacht Design Bulider   Bavaria Yacht

Year   2016 Shipyard   Bavaria Yacht CE Certification   A Lenght overall   16.73 m Hull Lenght   16.16 m Lenght waterline   15.50 m Beam   5.28 m Draft standard   2.52 m Light Displacement   17 130 kg Ballast   5 310 kg Engine   59 kW Fuel Capacity   500 L Fresh Water Capacity   650 L Berths   6 / 8 /10 / 12 Sail Area   153 mq Naval Architecture   Cossutti Yacht Design Exterior Design   Cossutti Yacht Design Interior Design   Pulse Yacht Design Engineering   Pulse Yacht Design Bulider   Bavaria Yacht

Year   2017 Shipyard   Bavaria Yacht CE Certification   A Lenght overall   19.45 m Hull Lenght   19.45 m Lenght waterline   17.90 m Beam   5.40 m Draft standard   3.50 m Light Displacement   25 000 kg Ballast   6 500 kg Engine   81 kW Fuel Capacity   900 L Fresh Water Capacity   1300 L Berths   6/8/10/ Sail Area   213,30 mq Interior Design   Pulse Yacht Design Engineering   Pulse Yacht Design

Year   2016 Shipyard   More Boats CE Certification   A Lenght overall   12.50m Hull Lenght   11.99 m Lenght waterline   10.88 m Beam   4.00 m Draft standard   2.38 m Light Displacement   7 000 kg Ballast   2 400 kg Engine   30 HP Fuel Capacity   180 L Fresh Water Capacity   300 L Berths   6/8/ Sail Area Upwind   105 mq  Naval Architecture   Cossutti Yacht Design Exterior Design   Cossutti Yacht Design Interior Design   Pulse Yacht Design Engineering   Pulse Yacht Design Bulider   More Boats

Year   2015 Shipyard   More Boats CE Certification   "A" Ocean Lenght overall   16.70 m Hull Lenght   16.00 m Lenght waterline   14.90 m Beam   5.00 m Draft standard   2.70 m Light Displacement   15 300 kg Ballast   5 900 kg Engine   80 HP Fuel Capacity   550 L Fresh Water Capacity   750 L Berths   10/12/14/ Sail Area Upwind   145 mq Naval Architecture   Cossutti Yacht Design Exterior Design   Cossutti Yacht Design Interior Design   Pulse Yacht Design Engineering   Pulse Yacht Design Bulider   More Boats

Year   2017 Shipyard   Seawind catamarans Lenght overall   15.74 m Lenght waterline   15.70 m Beam   7.9 m Draft standard   2.6 / 1.6 / 0.54 m Light Displacement   13 000 kg Engine   2 x 43kW Fuel Capacity   750 L Fresh Water Capacity   600 L Berths   6/8/10/ Sail Area   145 mq Naval Architecture   Reichel Pugh Exterior Redesign   Pulse Yacht Design Interior Redesign   Pulse Yacht Design Bulider   Seawind 

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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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The design process always begins with the first meeting to determine the design brief, which can be determined by the shipyard’s heritage, owners’ vision, or new production/manufacturing technology.

A key factor for a great design brief is also deep market analysis. Market analysis gives a key advantage to pass over the competition whenever we work on boats for further sales.

When this is not the case, after the general arrangement of the yacht has been, determined we start to draw the first sketches of the exterior. This part of the project is the most interesting for both our clients and us. At this stage, all the creativity and innovations come to life. This is where the chemistry between the client and the yacht happens. We then continue to design the interior. With the help of 3D sketches we try to present the yacht’s styling to the client and at the same time start to model the yacht with a computer program.

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Redefining the Horizon: The Evolution of Yacht Design Philosophy

Yacht design has come a long way from its early days. What started as simple boats for fishing or transport has turned into floating pieces of art that offer everything you could think of – and more. This shift didn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of years of smart people figuring out how to make boats better, taking advantage of new tech, and really thinking about what people want from their time on the water.

From Basic to Fancy

In the beginning, boats were made to do a job – get people or stuff from one place to another across the water. They were built to last and handle rough seas but weren’t much to look at. Fast forward a bit, and folks started to want more than just a sturdy ride. They wanted comfort. They wanted style. That’s when yacht design started to get fancy. Bigger boats with rooms like you’d find in a house, fancy decorations, and all sorts of new gadgets made their way onto the scene.

Tech Takes the Wheel

Now, we’re at a point where technology is a huge part of yacht design. We’re talking about boats that are friendlier to the environment, with electric motors instead of gas-guzzling engines and equipment that doesn’t harm the ocean. And it’s not just about being eco-friendly. Today’s yachts use tech to make sailing smoother, safer, and more fun. They’ve got systems on board that can almost do the sailing for you, not to mention all the entertainment and comfort features that make it feel like you’re living in luxury.

Making It Your Own

One of the coolest things about modern yacht design is how much you can make a yacht your own. Back in the day, you got what you got. But now, if you can dream it, chances are you can have it. Want a cinema on board? You got it. A gym or a spa? No problem. It’s all about giving you the kind of experiences you’re looking for, whether that’s adventure, relaxation, or even throwing a big party on the water.

The Big Picture

What all this really means is that yachts have changed from just being boats to being experiences. Whether you’re out exploring new places or just chilling in the middle of the ocean, modern yachts are made to offer something special. And as we go forward, expect that to only get better, with more attention to taking care of the planet, using new tech to our advantage, and making sure that if you’re on a yacht, you’re having the time of your life.

For folks looking to step into the world of yachting, Fly Yachts is your go-to. We’re all about making sure you find the perfect boat that fits exactly what you’re looking for, without all the fuss. Our team’s got the know-how to guide you through, making the whole process straightforward and fun.

Fly Yachts provides a gateway to the luxury of yachting, accessible right from our  homepage . For those interested in purchasing, our  yachts for sale  page showcases a diverse collection of high-end yachts. If you’re dreaming of a yacht that perfectly suits your style, you’ll find our  build a yacht  page helpful, where we detail how to customize your very own yacht. For the adventurous at heart, our  charter destinations  page introduces you to some of the most beautiful destinations you can explore by yacht. Learn about what sets Fly Yachts apart on our  about us page , which gives insight into our values and dedication. If you’re thinking about selling, our  sell your yacht  page provides information on how we can assist in the sale process. We also cater to aviation enthusiasts with our  aircraft for sale  page. To stay updated with the latest news and to gain more knowledge on yachting, check out our  Gulfstream News  and  Compass Articles . For any questions or if you need further assistance, our  contact  page is the place to reach out to us.

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Since August 2020, Lars Nobel and Mathieu Almekinders have joined their forces to create a strong team at ‘OLIN Yacht design’. Together they have over 25 years of experience in Yacht and Superyacht design at world’s leading yachting companies.

Over the years, the team has been involved in numerous of well-known (sailing) yachts and superyachts which have been developed in close relationships with their respective owners. Being at the front of the development side of the yachts, means all these yachts have started at their desks from scratch, up to concept level, further developing them towards a realistic end result.

Based in the Netherlands ‘OLIN Yacht Design’ represents a true mix between Dutch high quality standards and innovative, temporary design. At ‘OLIN’ we focus on yacht design, naval architecture and concept development.

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Water entices, whether it is an orange sun sinking below the horizon of a mirror-like sea, or the pounding waves smashing into a rocky shore, it always affects you in some shape or form. It might be calming, or outright exhilarating, but it is always inspiring. It clears your mind, leaving room for new plans and ideas. And for some, it is the spark that inspires them to embark on a new adventure: building their own perfect motor yacht. Over the years we have had many clients visiting our office in Volendam in search for their perfect motor yacht.

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A yacht really comes to life when designing in 3D. In the design stage of the exterior not only color and shape plans are discussed, but we also define the smallest details such as stairs and lighting.

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In all our commissions we follow a similar design process, in which our designers constantly combine creative ideas and technical knowledge. Starting with a rough sketch in the conceptual stage, the design takes shape with each penstroke.

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We specialize in the design of yacht interiors for new custom built yachts, production yachts, yacht refits and multihulls, catamarans. We deliver design solutions regardless of geography and offer a full range of services: from the interior concept design of a yacht to the supervision of construction work and the completion of the interior.

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Employing meticulous approach during all the stages we provide complete and detailed yacht documentation package which includes interior design specifications, drawings and custom built bespoke furniture. Regardless of the location, we deliver interior design services for a custom or semi-custom yacht interior. In addition, we offer project supervision during the construction stage so your yacht’s interior shines at a boat show and in marina.

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Transforming yachts during yachts refit, rebuild or conversion we bring your vision to life. We carry out extensive design projects for refits involving full layout remodeling that is not limited to bulkhead extensions and relocation, major structural alterations, as well as interior refits involving custom made furniture and décor.

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At the very origin of creative process everything commences with a wellspring of inspiration. For instance, the luxurious feel of a cashmere silk carpet, the captivating pattern of figured rosewood, and the opulence of gilded accents in Arabescato Vagli marble. Therefore the catalyst for the design journey lies in the meticulously curated moodboard selection, wherein a rich tapestry of hues and finishes is woven to recall memories and sensations. It is in soul of the onboard experience at the yacht, starting the ideas for all design choices and inspiring creativity.

During iterative, by it’s nature, stage the general arrangement (GA) is refined to the clients brief. Most importantly, GA optimizes the use of space on production, semi-custom or custom yacht, ensuring that every area is efficiently designed to enhance comfort and convenience onboard. In other words, great interior layout ensures flawless crew operation for the ultimate guest experience, allowing the space for customizations and ensuring that the yacht is a personalized reflection of owner’s style.

A crucial stage that brings energy to the project, transforming an idea into a tangible form. In addition to leveraging design skills and expertise of interior designer, a first sketch outlines the yacht’s interior, giving the client first glimpse into its aesthetic essence. It helps both: to understand space proportions and determine how furniture and interior parts are arranged. It is undoubtedly dynamic and forward-thinking stage, as it eagerly looks forward to the final result.

Here is where yacht begins to acquire her unique character. Eventually it brings together of elements like texture, finishes, reflection, and shadow, resulting in the vivid visualization of space, accurately capturing the interior. The design takes shape following through the process of moving from basic sketches to complete digital visuals. Thus a detailed image shows how all the pieces of the interior design interact, including things like placing the seating in dining areas to create spaces that feel both open and private, or making sure the bedroom flows smoothly into the bathroom creating beautiful ambiance. At the end, all these different elements come together to create a bespoke experience onboard.

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We offer a comprehensive range of services, from concept design and engineering to interior design and outfitting, as well as project management and construction supervision services. The end result is a distinctive, beautifully designed yacht that carefully considers functionality as well as proportions, styling and detailing, and colour and materials, and fully articulates your vision.

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6 Architects That Are Now Creating Designs for Superyachts

Posted: December 11, 2023 | Last updated: December 11, 2023

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Exciting yacht design doesn’t require reinventing the wheel. But a fresh view always helps. That’s why more yacht owners are looking for land-based architects and designers for their new build and refit interiors, preferring a cross-pollination of ideas over the tried and true.

The first owner to shy away from the traditional yacht designer set was billionaire Lukas Lundin, who tasked Italian architect Cristina Gherardi Benardeau to design the interior of the 274-foot Savannah. The Feadship, launched in 2015, is largely remembered as the first superyacht with a hybrid propulsion package. But the interior is just as radical.

Benardeau, a designer of retail space for Giorgio Armani and Christian Dior Couture, gave the 262-foot yacht the world’s first “Nemo lounge,” or a bubble in the hull where the owners and guests could see underwater.  It also featured what looked like a floating superstructure, employing long strips of tinted glass inspired by skyscrapers. (The same visual trick was employed later in Oceanco’s 361-foot Jubilee.) Savannah was the first boat to receive full metallic exterior paint job to blend in with the ocean surroundings—an idea later seen on superyacht Kensho, when it delivered in 2022.

Since then, a number of owners and boatbuilders have employed residential architects to do interior designs, as well as offer exterior flourishes (though naval architects complete the structures and running surfaces.) Rome architect Achille Salvagni has done projects for Rossinavi and Azimut, Lord Norman Foster created a series that later became the YachtPlus fleet, Lazzarini & Pickering designed the Benetti Motopanfilo 37M, and next year, Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez will show their talents on Azimut’s SeaDeck Series.

Even residential stalwarts like Zaha Hadid Architects can’t help but experiment with nautical projects. Following the 2016 reveal of the firm’s Unique Circle Yachts series, the studio collaborated with Vitruvius Yachts this year on Britain’s new “royal yacht” project. And more recently, the architects unveiled concept renderings for Oneiric, a proposed catamaran in collaboration with Italian shipyard Rossinavi.

From skyscraper to sea, here are six yachts designed by mainstream architects.

Amer F100, Architect Roberto Palomba

Architect Roberto Palomba has been designing houses for decades. His Milan-based studio, Palomba Serafini Associati, includes the Italian Consulate in Detroit, home décor and even tableware, among its past projects. His first yacht is the Amer F100, which features a unique “Glass Cabin” as the main salon. It was designed in partnership with Ludovica Serafini. “My aim was to change some standard boat elements to create something completely different,” Palomba told Robb Report during the yacht’s world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival. “Certainly, our perspective offers a fresh look, an architectural vision rooted in the world of architecture and interior design, translated into the realm of yacht design.” The Glass Cabin is an architectural glass box that encases the main salon and formal dining area with windows that are larger than other yachts with similar dimensions. The garden creates openness, light and a continuous connection with the sea. Continuing the theme, reflective surfaces are used on the walls and ceiling across all social areas to bring more light in, while stairs joining the main deck to the bridge are topped by more glass, opening the heart of the yacht to blue skies.

‘Kensho,’ Jouin Manku

Kensho ‘s owner was a first-time yacht buyer who wanted a one-of-a-kind vessel. He looked beyond the pool of yachting talent for a designer who could create a signature statement inside the 246-foot Admiral. The owner eventually decided on Paris design house Jouin Manku, an experienced architecture and industrial design studio, without a single yacht to its name. Co-founder Sanjit Manku took the design brief and ran with it, eschewing traditional yachting layouts for high-volume and big sea views. Variations on the established interiors include lofty 8.9-foot-tall ceilings, open-plan cabin layouts (where the bathrooms are on display) and locating the owner’s salon—more akin to an observation lounge—to the upper deck where the captains’ wheelhouse is traditionally located.  “We drew on our restaurant design experience to create an ambience and furniture that is practical yet opulent,” Manku told Robb Report . “The dining chairs have ski feet that make it easy for guests to slide in and out, and we incorporated flattering lighting rather than ceiling spotlights.” The end result is a stunning, personalized interior that is unique in yachting. 

‘Carinthia VII,’ Bizzozero Cassina Architects

Refits are also getting design overhauls by non-yacht designers. Lürssen’s 318-foot Carinthia VII , first delivered in 2002 and designed by Tim Heywood, was sold in 2022 to a new owner. He called on Italian studio Bizzozero Cassina Architects for what turned out to be a major refit in a nearly record 300 days. The architectural studio is experienced in real estate, including a few of the owner’s private properties. But yacht refits are a recent addition to its portfolio. “The key to any project’s success is to know the person, their lifestyle and the way they think,” architect Paolo Bizzozero said. “Only with these three ingredients can you remedy a truly bespoke environment that works for them and for their life.” Key additions include a 1,334-sq. ft. sundeck, with a large dining table and teppanyaki grill. Equally impressive was the 39-foot-long glass-paneled swimming pool on the main deck (with two large televisions to view live sports), and a 968-sq. ft. air-conditioned gym on the bridge deck that also serves as a winter garden.

Contest G7CS, Bentley Interior

Bentley fans who dream of a book-matched yacht interior might look closely at the 67-foot Contest 67CS.  Commissioned by a private client and launched in November, it is the first collaboration between Bentley and Contest Yachts. with all the design flair Bentley could bring to a yacht. Conceived to match the luxe design of a custom continental GT coupe, the sailboat features the same materials, motifs and craftsmanship on its cars and home designs, including the same hand-stitching found on the Bentley steering wheel and the yacht’s Malvern Chair. Bespoke one-offs include a bar and vanity unit, the captain’s chair and “Egg” table, and a sofa which was hand-built at Bentley’s engineering facility and finished in its signature trim. The brand’s iconic diamond-quilted hides were also included across entire yacht interior. Small details like the tissue box and drink coasters were created from scratch to match the owner’s taste.

‘Entourage,’ Diego Burdi, Burdifilek

Entourage , the second hull in Amels’ 60 Limited Editions range, is the owner’s second yacht. He had clear ideas about the functional layout of the boat, so he appointed commercial design firm Burdifilek to realize that vision. The Toronto-based co-founder, Diego Burdi, adopted a “marine design” approach. “I believe strongly that you should feel like you’re on a boat,” he told Robb Report . That is apparent in areas like the the lower-deck staterooms where the bulkheads hug the curve of the hull. Carved and layered wooden ceilings—a detail introduced from the owner’s experience in real estate—add drama and tactility. Most significantly, Burdi reversed the central stairwell and tucked it into the perimeter of the yacht to create a wider walkthrough and, in so doing, a work of art.

‘Symbiosis,’ Kurt Merki, Jr.

The 279-foot Symbiosis is Studio KMJ’s nature-driven introduction to the world of superyacht design. Unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show, the 3,000 GT concept speaks to a rising trend for biophilic design with 10 nature-driven features. These include a “tree of life” planted on the main deck aft that stretches across two decks, a 1,000-sq. ft. irrigated lawn tended by a gardener and intended for both play and picnics, and a life-sized herbarium called “The Sanctum” where herbs, spices and vegetables can be cultivated. The Swiss designer Kurt Merki Jr collaborated with Axel Massmann, CEO of Yacht-Green, who acted as a strategic advisor on best practices to “green” the superyacht lifestyle. According to the designers, the natural elements are fully buildable. All it needs is an owner willing to take a leap.

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