Superyacht Design 

Exterior 

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  "The Royal Discipline"

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Our expertise and knowledge encompasses all aspects & phases of the Superyacht Design – from first briefing to delivery. 

 

Since 2005 Kirsten has been involved in the build of superyachts of a wide range between 60 to 115 m – amongst those the iconic Explorer Yacht Luna (115m) which is still to this day in the top 5 largest Explorer Yachts worldwide. 

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She is familiar with the work process of the most well-known shipyards as Feadship, Damen Shipyard, Lloydwerft Bremerhaven, Nobiskrug, Armon Astilleros (Spain) to name a few. 

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Phase 1 : Client Brief and Analysis

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• It all starts with the client design brief – it´s the foundation of our work – and during phase 1  we will thoroughly analyse it.​

• The rule is : The more detailed client briefing the better for us - it will give us a good framework to work with. ​

• Sometimes clients wishes are contradictual or not feasible if keeping within a certain size range – we will be able to visualize & present different options always keeping in mind functionality & aesthetics.  ​

• We are a team of experienced multi-disciplinary designers with a vast knowledge of the industry & super yacht design – but Superyacht Design is very complex.​

• To make sure our designs are absolutely “waterproof” we like to work closely with a technical team of naval architects who are always up to date with the

• ever-changing regulations and scan our designs for feasibility. ​

• + Analysis Design Brief & Workshop Meetings with Client or Owners Team 

• + Initial Hand Sketches ( Experimenting with the appearance & design language )

• + Starting a Block GA 

• + 2D Profile Studies 

• + Research & case studies 

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Phase 2: Design Development (Support with Shipyard Tendering)

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• To get from vision to product you need to provide information to the selected the shipyards which they will use to quote on it. ​

• This detailed information is called the tender package. 

• Detailed Tendering package includes: 

•  2D General Arrangement (GA)  

•  3D model of the design 

•  A set of photorealistic renderings of the Exterior Design which also shows  features, finishes & colors

•  Specification (document containing all

• requirements )​

• We are commissioned in this phase to develop the GA, 3D model & the set of photorealistic renders. We develop the designs in close collaboration with client & his team. ​

• Once the client has approved the design we produce our part of the tender package (point 1-3) The approved package will then be sent to the selected shipyards for quotation.​

• This phase is absolutely crucial to receive a reliable budget of the shipyard. 

• The client can commission phase 2 separately from the following design phases. 

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Phase 3: Implementation of Design (after the signing of shipyard contract) 

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•  Detailed General Arrangement 

•  Development of detailed 3D model 

•  2D Drawings, renderings, and development mock ups

•  Development Features /  case studies  

•  Material & Color Concept​​

• Once the contracts have been signed, the build process will begin. ​

• We will start to go into detail - ranging from handrails, detailed deck layouts, fixed and loose furnishing, stairs, exterior lighting.  ​

• The designs will be visualized in the 3D models and render images which will be prepared as presentation design intent for the shipyard.

• (Before supplying the information to the shipyard we will request client or owners team confirmation first). The 3D model of the yacht will play be a crucial part in the communication between all parties involved.

 

Phase 4 Production 

• During this phase the shipyard & shipyard suppliers will work on the implementation of the design intent.​

• A very important part of the design process is the accurate interpretation of the design intent. ​

• In order to achieve this SYD will regularly attend meetings/visits on-site to review the construction in order to control that it translates the design intent.​

• We will also work with the shipyard for the complete build period helping them with issues / questions related to the design.​

• Meetings suppliers, workshops at shipyard with all parties involved from different departments, shipyard visits.

 

Phase 5 Supervision of Construction

• We will receive technical/ construction  drawings to review & approval.  ​

• The plan approval will be organized & supervised by the Owner´s team.​

• Regular visits to Shipyard. 

• Constant communication with Owner`s team.

 

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Phase 6 Completion and Handover