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Cruise Ship Interiors Design Europe (CSI) 2023
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ruise Ship Interiors Design Europe (CSI) 2023 took place at London’s ExCeL from the 29th-30th November. Following the huge success of Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas, the European edition is primarily aimed at the European cruise market, with a particular focus on luxury ocean, river and expedition cruising. CSI Europe brought together the whole supply chain from designers, architects, outfitters and interior suppliers, with key representatives from major cruise brands, shipyards and design studios. With over 200 exhibitors from across the industry, including SMC Design, Potocco, Trimline and Cristallux, it is always the social and business event calendar event of the year. The 2023 two-day event was programmed into the main exhibition, conference, networking opportunities and the prestigious Cruise Ship Interiors Europe Award Ceremony to honour brands and designers from across the following four categories: spaces, products, projects and people. The conference had some heavyweight interior designers, such as Aida Lora: Senior Design Associate, Royal Caribbean Group, Sybille de Margerie, Architect and Founder: Sybille de Margerie Interiors and Bob McGowan, Head of Operations, Ambassador Cruise Line discussing inspiration for beautiful design: case studies in materials and spaces. This session looked at some
recent projects across newbuild and refurbishment and looked at brand DNA, authentic, beautiful design with embedded longevity, through to the purpose of pillars of design support. Other conference sessions looked at the role of project managers in refurb projects, balancing design function with luxury for expedition cruise interiors and the future of marine designers. Professional attendees to Cruise Ship Interiors Design Europe (CSI) 2023 were able to network and talk business with a whole host of exhibitors, including representatives from customised glazing- including security, laminated, bent, heated, fire-resistant, bulletproof and curved glass for use in shipbuilding, aircraft, helicopters, cars and architecture. Within the maritime sector, there were renowned experts in developing, producing and applying synthetic flooring, decking and associated systems for vessels across many marine market sectorsperfect for solutions for interior and exterior decks of passenger ships, yachts and navel craft. There were plenty of exhibitors focused on interior décor: such as the latest image sourcing, printing, framing and wall display solutions,
offering beautiful art works for cruise ships. Cruise Ship Companies were able to discuss individual commissions, to suit individual branding, all the way through to final installation. For those looking to beautify spaces: artificial tree, plants and foliage exhibitors were on hand to show beautiful transformative portfolios. Cruise Ship Interiors Design Europe (CSI) 2024 will take place from the 4th-5th December at London’s ExCeL. Please contact https://cruiseshipinteriors-europe.com
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SIE 2023 was a great success for us, with plenty of positive conversations and order confirmations received. Our interiors offering and sustainability focus are resonating with customers existing and new. 2024 has started with a significant pace as we deliver projects on our clients’ behalf. We doubled the size of our stand for 2023 to provide more insight into our services and allow more space to engage directly with visitors, and this certainly has the desired effect, with visitors staying longer and having more detailed conversations. We offer a turn-key solution to support projects, whether a cabin refurbishment, resin deck repair or fire & thermal insulation. Our experienced team delivers innovative solutions and ensures our clients’ projects receive the best possible service delivery with professional project management and site teams alongside long-standing supply chain and marine partners. We pride ourselves on building solid relationships with our customers and working closely with them to maximise the understanding of their requirements. Our capability to produce high-quality, multi-trade package contracts is built upon our professional competence, aligned with a fast-paced, creative strategy. 2024 will see us launch our new lightweight deck covering solutions as we take the lead on behalf of Herculan as their official partner in the UK. The range
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provides the option to overhaul the current flooring look and feel whilst keeping disruption and waste to a minimum. We are delighted with the performance of the flooring both during installation and service, as we have carried out our first projects. Another significant area of focus is our upholstery service. With decades of combined experience, our specialists are true craftspeople in the field. We understand the unique challenges of marine environments – constant exposure to sunlight, saltwater, and varying weather conditions. Our expertise enables us to select the highest quality materials and employ advanced techniques to ensure a vessel’s upholstery stands up to the elements while maintaining an impeccable appearance. The option to refurbish or repurpose an upholstered item is something that we strongly encourage across all of our marine clients, as it provides the best environmental solution to a requirement that traditionally has resulted in a significant amount of waste going to landfill.
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If you would like to discuss your marine interiors projects and understand how Shield can help you, please contact us via: marine@shieldservicesgroup.com or call: 0238 0660 091.
