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Mid spring, late spring it’s all about change, new starts and new collections which lead in turn to new design directions. In this issue we are embracing just this. We have dedicated much of the issue to new collections and the essential design components for your project, We are looking at new collections for fabrics, wall and floor coverings and talking to the designers who are shaping the direction of design in this sector.

schemes, technology and design essentials. We have not merely previewed collections here, we have spoken to the leading names in this area, who have shared their wisdom and guidance.

A little later on we get a bit more technical with your key guide to furniture, lighting

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Here at Luxe et al we aim to look at more than just the overall project, we want to drill down into the key elements, the intricate details and the design features both technical and aesthetic that are of paramount importance to the final piece .

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TAILORED DESIGN SCHEMES A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS SEASON’S FABRICS, WALL & FLOOR COVERINGS

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JIM THOMPSON

Dreams of luxury, cosmopolitan summertime-living inspire Jim Thompson’s latest outdoor collection, which takes its name from the resplendent Hotel Negresco, located in the fashionable French Riviera.

This grand, five-star establishment is famed for its much frequented bar which influential writers have flocked to over the years to discuss their latest musings, alongside society men and women, looking to escape the bustle of New York, London or Paris. Negresco encapsulates a generation of well-seasoned travellers, who would have equally felt at home at Jim Thompson’s dinner table.

For his first outdoor collection for Jim Thompson, Ou Baholyodhin has returned to nature and a vacationing lifestyle for inspiration. This transpires through the vivid exotic colours, representative of tropical island life; and the unique and contradicting landscapes, the essence of which have been captured and transformed into sturdy dualpurpose fabrics. The joys of travel are also a key source of influence, alongside the fascinating, vibrant and sublime aesthetics we uncover as curious travellers.

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Negresco demonstrates that opulent outdoor fabrics can be created without compromising on quality or style, made evident from the luxurious outdoor velvet and the bold colourways and prints manifested on sumptuous, durable textiles. The fabrics featured in this collection have been specially treated and some have been created using high performance, Dralon acrylic yarns, to guarantee the highest durability. This collection comprises a refined selection of clean, classic, and easy to use contemporary designs and colourways.

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DESIGNER IN PROFILE...

RIK O’HANLON-SMITH Director Passmore of Colchester Ltd Which sector do you specialise in?

Yacht Upholstery.

Is the Super yacht market an integral part of your business/large percentage of your market?

Yes, very much. We opened our Southampton workshop to be perfectly situated to work closely with a major customer’s yard on the south coast. We provide upholstery for their 80 to 120ft super yachts, which has become a large part of our business.

How long have you worked in this sector?

The family run business was founded in 1960 by my grandmother, whose maiden name the company still uses today. Starting out with domestic retail stores in Colchester and Ipswich, we entered into the marine market in 1978. Following significant success in the yachting sector Passmore left the domestic market in 1988.

I joined the company during my father’s time at the helm in 2001. Prior to this I worked in London and Sydney as an art director. I fully took over family ownership of Passmore of Colchester in 2012 and opened Passmore of Southampton Ltd, for improved service to the larger yachts, in 2013.

Can you please give details of recent interesting projects and your direct involvement/ participation in these projects?

We have recently introduced an exclusive new mattress for the yacht market in conjunction with Vispring, the luxury bed and mattress manufacturer.

This has been very popular, we have just fitted out five super yachts with them, for which we have had extremely positive feedback.

In terms of products on the bench at the moment, we have been working closely with Hardy Marine on their new 62’ motor yacht. This upholstery project has been a collaboration between us, Chris Lock at yacht design agency Synolo Design, and an owner just as passionate as us. It has been great fun and we look forward to its launch next year.

We have also just started working on upholstery ideas and samples for Oyster’s new 118ft sailing yacht in build at the moment. We hope perhaps another interior award will be awarded to Oyster Yachts for this stunning new build in a year or so. Watch this space…

PASSMORE OF COLCHESTER Specialists in marine upholstery, Passmore of Colchester has been a family run business for over fifty years. From a single small outlet making soft furnishings, Passmore has grown to become one of the UK’s premier marine upholstery manufacturers, supplying luxury yacht builders such as Oyster Marine and Spirit Yachts.

Passmore works closely with yacht owners or their interior designers from the early stages of fit out to help them decide on materials and colour schemes. Putting personal service at the heart of its offering, Passmore invites clients to its West Mersea showroom in Essex, so they can touch and feel the products before deciding on the final designs.

All of Passmore’s upholstery is made by hand and is customised to suit each yacht. Sourcing the highest quality materials from all over the world, the Passmore team visits international design and marine trade shows to ensure they are offering the latest innovative products on the market.

Projects range from award-winning, modern super yachts over 100ft to luxury, wooden yachts built for both racing and cruising.

Passmore recently produced upholstery for the awardnominated Spirit Yachts 47CR cruising yacht. Spirit Yachts managing director Nigel Stuart comments, “We have worked with Passmore for nearly 10 years and the service is second to none; Rik and his team are always on hand to offer expert advice. The quality of Passmore’s products is renowned and they are continually innovating to find bespoke solutions for each project.” www.passmore-yacht-upholstery.co.uk

Which other sectors do you work in?

Our core sector is the marine market; this is where our experience lies and we have built a reputation for quality and service across the industry. However, from time to time, we are asked to help out on a domestic project that needs our technical expertise or level of finish.

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NEW FABRIC ECRITURE HOLLY HUNT Holly Hunt is synonymous with style and quality and leads the interior design in luxury home furnishings.

Her Great Outdoors Collection of weathered textiles is a casual and sophisticated collection of fabrics with outdoor performance characteristics that are inspired by an authentic linen-look and feel. This timeless collection highlights the many nuances of Holly Hunt neutrals and showcases fundamental weaves for any indoor or outdoor space.

Ecriture, designed by Christian Astuguevieille, is a striking, reversible canvas offered in fresh, bold colours for indoor and outdoor use. This upholstery-weight fabric is fade-resistant to sunlight, chlorine resistant and bleach cleanable.

It is available in nine different colours and made with 100 % Solution Dyed SunbrellaÂŽ yarns. www.hollyhunt.com

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GEMMA WEIR-WILLIAMS Creative Director Gillian Weir Ltd Which sector do you specialise in?

We specialize in the very special! We design, source and supply bespoke interior accessories for the world’s most exclusive interiors, from tableware and crystal through to linens and cashmere, where only the finest will make the grade.

Is the Super yacht/Aviation market an integral part of your business/large percentage of your market?

It is indeed. 75% of our projects are on Super yachts, the remaining 25% is split between luxury residential and aviation.

How long have you worked in this sector?

6 years.

What other sectors do you work in?

We have our own weavers in Nepal and so specialize in bespoke hand woven cashmere throws, blankets, cushions and bedcovers which we supply to high end retailers in the UK and the States.

If able, please give details of your recent interesting projects and your direct involvement/participation in these projects.

I’m not at liberty to talk in detail as with most of our projects we sign NDAs as our clients are very private. However over the years we have had the pleasure to work with the very best naval architects on some of the worlds finest and award winning yachts. As a designer, some of the interiors I have had the privilege to be involved with have literally blown me away.

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utterly unique so knowledge and adaptability is key.

Understanding the client, the brief and the special requirements is essential … once all of these are clear we are able to start work on sourcing, selecting or creating bespoke items using our vast portfolio of over 400 suppliers.

We love to utilize our very talented UK manufacturers where possible from flatware silversmiths in Sheffield to creators of sensational Chinaware in Derby.

What do you feel separates you as a company from your competitors?

The knowledge and passion to provide the very best service.

When you are working with clients to select intimate items such as bed linens and pillows it really is a very personal decision and being able to guide and advise throughout is our priority.

Working within the Super yacht/Aviation sector must be different than domestic and commercial markets, have you found this to be the case?

Absolutely! As standard, nothing is standard!

GILLIAN WEIR The ultimate indulgence for exclusive interiors.

With an already established business designing, sourcing and supplying interior accessories to the super yacht industry, Gillian Weir and her team understand luxury.

This background knowledge has led to them to specialise in the finest fibre in the world, cashmere. Each bespoke throw, blanket, bedcover and cushion from Gillian Weir is beautifully soft and luxurious. Custom made to each client’s specification in precious pure cashmere or blended with silky soft bamboo, hand dyed, hand woven and hand finished to perfection… These really are items to be treasured.

Every step of the process is customisable, allowing the client to create their perfect accessory for each and every interior scheme.

With Gillian Weir’s large colour palette of 45 shades, there is almost certainly always a colour to suit. Plus if the perfect shade required is not available then colour matching to a fabric swatch, pantone or RAL colour is no problem at all.

Most of the looms used are just less than three meters wide and so can create blankets to fit perfectly on the biggest of beds. In this much bespoke world of luxury nothing is standard and so being able to create throws that drape perfectly over the edge of any size of bed is always possible.

With a large portfolio of weave designs and three weights to choose from, it is possible to create a fun relaxed throw or a classic beautiful winter weight blanket for a sumptuous night sleep. The finishing touches really enhance the piece and enable the creation of a completely unique finish. If the client is looking for relaxed, rustic finish there are eight gorgeous tassel designs to choose from. If a smart, sleek luxe look is the intention of the design then a silk border may be recommended. Gillian Weir believes that there is nothing like their fabulous cashmere binding for a more natural, contemporary style.

This really is the ultimate indulgence for exclusive interiors. www.gillianweir.co.uk

Supplying the finest bespoke tableware, linens & accessories to the world’s most luxurious superyachts, homes & aircraft.

enquiries@gillianweir.co.uk +44 (0)1943 467 353 gillianweir.co.uk

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LINENS OF LASTING BEAUTY HEIRLOOMS

Heirlooms are well known to many of the world’s top designers for the quality of their craftsmanship and their ability to create linens that perfectly complement and enhance the overall interior design of each property or yacht.

Established in 1984 to provide linens of lasting beauty, Heirlooms have remained true to their founding principles of combining the very finest materials and traditional craftsmanship to create linens of exceptional quality and style. Their uniqueness and expertise in their field has resulted in the company expanding their UK manufacturing capacity to enable them to continue to service an expanding client base who demand the very best.

As a creative company Heirlooms have a wide range of design styles to choose from including plain weave sateen to modern and geometrical jacquards. Their embroidered designs for linens are one of the most popular ranges within the Heirlooms portfolio. Their state-of-the-art embroidery machines built to their own specification gives them an

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incredible scope of opportunity to create designs from any aspect of the overall interior furnishing, whether it is an inlay on a door, a section of design from curtains or carpet, Heirlooms can create a design that enhances other aspects of the interior. Their latest embroidery machine, delivered in February 2017, is the first in the UK and was overseen by the head of technical development team in Japan to engineer a machine that met with the creative design requirements of Heirlooms and their clients.

Whatever the requirements as a designer, Heirlooms thrive on working with a can-do team attitude to offer the very best service and advise when selecting and choosing the linen requirements. www.heirlooms-linens.com

SUNBRELLA GLEN RAVEN

SunbrellaŽ has become the most trusted name on the water because of the fabric’s legendary fade and water resistant qualities and breathability, which are essential to fast drying and mold and mildew prevention.

An ever expanding Shade Collection of fabrics for above deck use emphasizes texture, bringing surface interest to solids ideal for boat covers, Biminis, dodgers and other enclosures. Available in a wide range of color options, Sunbrella marine fabrics come with a best-in-class 10-year warranty against fading and loss of strength.

Two fabrics that take performance to the next level for added protection are Sunbrella Plus and Sunbrella Supreme.

Sunbrella Plus, ideal for Biminis, dodgers and enclosures, combines a traditional Sunbrella canvas with a durable polyurethane undercoating for superior water resistance.

Available in a variety of colors, Sunbrella Plus comes with a five-year warranty.

Sunbrella Supreme, best suited for Biminis and dodgers, features Sunbrella on the exterior face that is bonded with a Sunbrella flocking on the reverse side for a waterproof fabric with a soft, luxurious headliner.

Sunbrella Supreme comes with a five-year warranty.

Sunbrella is a natural fit to meet marine needs with its durable and easy-cleaning properties. With regular maintenance, Sunbrella fabrics will offer years of beautiful and durable performance on the water.

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WANDA MIGLUS

ILOROM LLC

Which sector do you specialise in?

Textiles for interiors with a focus on our proprietary pattern-changing fabrics marketed under the Woven Animation® and ZEZ® brands.

Is the Super yacht/Aviation market an integral part of your business/large percentage of your market?

Yes, we see great growth potential in these sectors.

When I started identifying markets for these unique fabrics the aircraft market was immediately receptive, and then the super yacht market opened up to us.

How long have you worked in this sector?

We have been involved with these sectors for about five years.

What other sectors do you work in?

Our fabrics are suitable for residential, contract and hospitality interiors, and crossover interest is building for product applications.

If able, please give details of your recent interesting projects and your direct involvement/participation in these projects.

As an early stage company we have been focused on the completion of our initial collection. Now that the collection has debuted we are pleased with the level of interest being expressed in the fabrics. A residential customer just completed the upholstery of a curved-back chair using our Hex2 pattern. The form of the chair beautifully compliments the dynamic nature of the Woven Animation fabric.

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Please talk us through your process of design, build and application for your products, where applicable.

Dualism really defines the approach to creating our fabrics. Every completed design has two distinct patterns embedded into the weave structure. These two patterns each have a visual and conceptual relationship to the another when paired. They can be dramatically different or they can be very similar for a more nuanced transition.

A key aspect of the design composition is the layout of the two patterns in relationship to each other which determines the fluidity or dichotomy that the viewer sees in the pattern change. Beyond the imagery, colors and yarn types for weaving, the fabrics are selected to achieve the desired visual, tactile and functional qualities. Depending on the stylistic quality desired, artwork is produced either by using design software or by hand.

Personally, I still enjoy creating artwork by hand.

What do you feel separates you as a company from your competitors?

We are driven by creating visually dynamic fabric, whether created from traditional materials that use innovative techniques or created from innovative materials applied to traditional techniques. ILOROM does not aim to be a typical fabric house. Having discovered this never-before-know technique, I set out to develop it into a viable commercial product and because of my background in textile and product design I am interested in seeing the fabric used as both an integral 3D design component and a decorative surface application.

I want designers in various disciples to be inspired by the unique nature of our optically dynamic materials.

ILOROM Fabrics created with the Magic of Illusion.

ILOROM creates extraordinary textiles for interior and architectural applications that transform ordinary furnishings and surfaces into exceptional experiences. Their awardwinning textiles have a woven construction resulting in a unique fabric in which distinct patterns change according to the viewing angle. The proprietary weaving technique used to produce this elegant fabric was developed by founder and Creative Director, Wanda Miglus.

Made in America, these fabrics are well suited to luxury interiors including those of super yacht and private aircraft, as well as prestigious hospitality and residential settings. Fabrics that carry the Woven Animation® label have been performance tested against standards established by the Association for Contract Textiles, while the ZEZ® branded collection is committed to compliance with safety standards set by the US Coast Guard, International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Whether complex or simple, each design explores the relationship between motifs that work in tandem to evoke the magic of illusion and the experience of active engagement. All designs are original and created with an eye toward maximizing the fabric’s illusionary effect. Thoughtful consideration is given to the unique characteristics of super yacht and aircraft interiors when creating designs, selecting yarn types and coordinating colors.

Both elegant and playful, this dynamic, high quality material will accentuate the experience of an interior space, focal surface or piece of furniture. In addition to their available collection, ILOROM creates tailored designs for bespoke applications.

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CEO & Creative Director

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LEATHER A PASSION FOR LEATHER TOWNSEND LEATHER

Townsend Leather has long been an industry leader and preferred manufacturer of high-performance leathers for the leading Aviation OEMs as well as the residential, hospitality and luxury yacht markets.

Their design and manufacturing capabilities allow them to have complete control over yield, quality and adherence to strict testing while offering a wide range of in-stock and custom colours, finishes and embossings.

Pinnacle Cowhide is one of Townsend’s newest luxury leather offerings, available in seven in-stock colours as well as additional made-to-order colors. Pinnacle Cowhide will generally run 1.1 – 1.3mm in thickness and is aniline-dyed cowhide with a resilient protective finish. It also features a beautiful, embossed rounded grain for outstanding wear and great cutting yield.

Pinnacle Cowhide is the perfect leather for durability and performance combined with a soft pleasing hand and can be customized to meet project requirements.

Townsend Leather have a passion for their products, for luxury, and for design. Their design-driven philosophy allows them to offer creative and innovative leathers along with virtually unlimited opportunities for customization. Manufacturing leather in upstate New York, their leather craftsmen have more than 40 years’ of experience and strive to provide top-of the-line leathers that are as unique as each of their customers. www.townsendleather.com

ITALIAN CUSTOM LEATHER FOGLIZZO LEATHER

Since its creation in 1921, Foglizzo has combined creativity, innovation and skilled know-how to craft the highest quality leather.

Specifying materials for a high-quality private yacht can be a delicate process.

Leather—replete with function, character and elegance—is an especially apt choice when creating an environment for comfort and durability while at sea.

Irreproachable in any room with an incredibly dynamic range of applications, Foglizzo leather imbues exceptional character in its environment without sacrificing leather’s characteristic resilience.

Foglizzo leather is specially engineered to meet the most conscientious standards on fire safety and durability. Built with the most demanding marine applications in mind, their creations offer superior UV, stain, water and soil resistance, and are flame retardant as well as smoke and toxicity tested. They also offer leather adapted for outdoor use, such as the deck and cabin.

From soft naturals to ambitiously bold hues, ample textures and extensive embossing options, Foglizzo leathers serve as an unparalleled resource for any project.

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GARRETT LEATHER Well-known for superior quality products and exceptional customer service, the USA based Garrett Leather is a leading global brand and preferred leather vendor for interior designers.

Garrett Leather collaborates with elite Italian tanneries to create the highest quality, innovative leather products for both private and corporate aircrafts, as well as luxury yachts.

The new Flight Collection is treated to pass the rigorous FAR 60-second vertical burn test, without requiring any additional treatment. This full grain, Italian leather has a soft hand and smooth, elegant appearance.

They are the industry leaders in woven leather. Their awardwinning Garrett WovensŽ offer a sophisticated palette of colour, texture, pattern and scale for a truly unique look. All patterns are available in 54 inch widths, providing the industry’s widest cutting allowance for applications such as wall coverings.

As a privately owned company, each customer is given personalized attention. With a vast inventory of over two million square feet of leather, in a range of 600 colours, Garrett Leather ships 90% of orders within two business days of purchase to meet tight production schedules. Additional products and services include Wall Panels and Wall Tiles, Tubular Wovens, leather care products, embossing, and perforating. www.garrettleather.com

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DESIGNER IN PROFILE...

JENNIFER COLEMAN Director of Aviation Sales Garrett Leather Corporation

Which sector do you specialise in?

Corporate, General and VIP aviation markets Is the aviation and/or yacht market an integral part of your business/large percentage of your market?

Yes, the aviation market has been an integral part of Garrett Leather’s success.

Garrett Leather works hand-inhand with aviation designers throughout the world to develop new colors and products that meet exacting aviation industry requirements. We offer several products that have been developed specifically for the aviation market. The most widely specified products are treated during tanning to meet FAR requirements, so the leather may ship immediately to our customers.

How long have you worked in this sector?

I have been working in the Aviation sector at Garrett Leather for the past 20 years.

Which other sectors do you work in?

In addition to the aviation and yachting industries, Garrett Leather also works in residential, corporate and hospitality design, automotive restoration, furniture manufacturing, and motor coach interiors.

Can you please give details of recent interesting projects and your direct involvement/participation in these projects?

Garrett Leather received numerous requests for a product that would work well in contemporary designs. We began with a pallet of soft gray and taupe in a matte finish and used this as the basis for developing our Flight collection.

Working closely with our tannery, we added the benefit of passing the 60 sec vertical burn to give customers peace of mind when specifying Flight for part 135 aircraft.

Trends/design directions moving forward...

Customers appear to be moving toward the use of more texture.

Colour choices may still be traditional and more subtle, but adding a bit of texture offers a nice transition on the lower sidewall.

Final thoughts or words of wisdom Work hard in silence. Let success be your noise.

LEATHER AERISTO

LEATHER MADE FOR AIRCRAFT

Aeristo’s newest bovine leather collection, Belvedair, celebrates 26 years of bringing time proven values from Europe combined the state of the art technical performance to aircraft interiors, a service with vision, integrity and passion.

With an average of 15,000 custom finished leather hides in stock, made up of some 300 colours across various patterns Aeristo supports supply programs for manufacturers of corporate, private and commercial aircraft, for manufacturers of aircraft seats and interior components, as well as for the aircraft completion and refurbishment industry.

Belvedair is simply the finest Italian leather formulated and crafted to comply with Aeristo’s stringent aviation specifications.

Hallmarks are the silky finish with a touch of satin sheen over a designer selection of soft and subtle colours that allow near endless combinations.

As always, special attention has been focused on the ease of application, maintenance and durability. While some others may create impressive names to market more basic features of their leather, at Aeristo’s they focus on delivering advanced technical specifications and let their leathers speak for themselves.

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bespoke bespokeleather leatherdesign design for ultimate interior forthe the ultimate interior two of a kind

Bespoke leather crafting applications. Hundreds of patterns to chose from or submit your own design ideas.

• Proprietary manufacturing equipment operated by state of the art CAD technology renders custom perforation in over a dozen different hole sizes to be mixed and matched plus pattern drawing, leather splitting, skiving, cutting and notching.

• Our team of highly skilled crafts personnel adds the finishing touches with precision stitching, sewing and Aeristocraft™ is Aeristo’s newest venture bringing custom Aeristocraft™ is Aeristo’s newest venture bringing custom quilting using a wide variety of high tech substrates for the leather design applications to cabin interiors. leather design applications to cabin interiors. ultimate 3D look, seating comfort, cabin ambience and Your design ideas are applied to aircraft leather for upholstery, Your design ideas are applied to aircraft leather for upholstery, durability. panels, headliners, etc. We cut, perforate, quilt, notch, stitch, draw panels, headliners, etc. We cut, perforate, quilt, notch, stitch, draw • Creating uniquely crafted leather inserts for seats, and sew with the latest CAD technology, state of the art equipment and sew with the latest CAD technology, state of the art equipment panels and more. and a creative team of highly skilled crafts personnel. and a creative team of highly skilled crafts personnel.

Your contractor does the completion.

Your contractor does the completion.

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WALLCOVERING, FLOORING REVOLUTIONARY DECKING ESTHEC®

Esthec® was introduced as a revolutionary decking material for the yacht building industry. While the mindset of the nautical industry was mainly focused on using natural materials such as teak, Esthec® added a new dynamic by allowing architects and designers more freedom, both in terms of colour and design.

In the last decade, a growing number of yacht builders have moved away from the traditional combination of teak and black caulking and choose Esthec® decking material, because of the many design possibilities it offers. Esthec® decking comes in a choice of 13 standard shades that customers can combine with five caulking colours. Using a different colour of caulking line can produce interesting effects and give the deck a completely different look. This has already been successfully applied on several modern and innovative yachts such as ARROW460-

THE EVOLUTION OF ORNAMENTATION WOLZ NAUTIC

Yachts bring dreams and desires to life: expectations of perfection and unforgettable moments, they allow escapism from everyday life. Yachts combine luxury and excellence.

Teak, iroko or synthetic are the chosen materials used in building yacht-decks. As a technological leader Wolz Nautic recognise the importance of work being carried out with the highest precision, irrespective of the material used and always aim to produce higher and better quality level than others. For this reason they specialise in the prefabrication of system elements and complete decks. This has allowed Wolz Nautic to establish a new international quality standard in the past 25 years. Their 125 employees annually process approx. 1,000,000 metres of strips of wood to approximately 3,000 pre-manufactured Teakdecks of 26 Luxe et al

an area of about 12,000 square metres. In addition, they also manufacture exclusive special orders for super-mega yachts.

The patented Wolz Nautic Teakdecks on cork-carrierplate for nautical use not only have outstanding sound quality levels whilst simultaneously significantly reducing the weight, but this unique technology also allows Wolz Nautic to reduce the production process in the shipyard to a minimum. So, the advantages for the shipyard are obvious: the projects can be executed in a clearer and more efficient manner. www.wolznautic.de

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Esthec® Nautical decking is also very suitable for creating patterns and shapes and as such allows unlimited freedom of design. Not just straight or slightly curved plank designs in combination with traditional margin boards are an option, but also circles, herringbone patterns, mosaics, logos and compass roses. This enables boat builders, designers and owners to use the many design possibilities that Esthec® offers www.esthec.com

DESIGNER IN PROFILE...

ROGER SOLER PALAU

Which sector do you specialise in?

Coatings for specific applications and markets, in my case for high value vehicles; mainly Supercars & Business Jets, now also doing some projects connected to the Super yacht industry.

Is the Super yacht/Aviation market an integral part of your business/large percentage of your market?

Yes, It’s interesting to see the similarities and differences from both Business Aviation and Super yacht markets.

How long have you worked in this sector?

2 Years in Business Aviation, 5 in the Luxury Cars.

What other sectors do you work in?

I do work doing Open Innovation for our unit, therefore I need to be connected to the Consumer Electronics, main Automotive as well as Yacht and Aerospace. A constant insight of future possibilities in this changing world.

Please talk us through your process of design, build and application for your products, where applicable.

It’s constant, We listen to our different types of customers to capture their different needs while we present the latest technical advances or trends. These technical or design sessions provide good dialog and solutions, even sometimes we are able to propose solutions to problems that customers were not fully aware of or help them to create new outstanding designs to enhance their brands or satisfy specific customer project requests.

Segment Manager AkzoNobel – Specialty Coatings

AKZONOBEL

What do you feel separates you as a company from your competitors?

The dedication to make life easier for our customers, we’ve been walking together with many of them since long time and sharing a long track record of excellent jobs. Our products have a leading position regarding the protection of the asset and long durability of excellent aesthetic finish, resulting in a decrease of the maintenance costs.

Working within the Super yacht/Aviation sector must be different than domestic and commercial markets, have you found this to be the case?

Yes, end customer or “owner” are more present and have specific names and needs to be satisfied. Challenge is constant, but end results are usually amazing and rewarding.

AkzoNobel creates everyday essentials to make people’s lives more liveable and inspiring.

As a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals, AkzoNobel supplies essential ingredients, essential protection and essential color to industries and consumers worldwide.

AkzoNobel’s Specialty Coatings division offers an extensive portfolio of aesthetically and technologically innovative paints and coatings for high-end and luxury yachts, automobiles, private jets and image defining electronic devices.

AkzoNobel’s paint and coatings solutions help provide bespoke identities, making customers’ products more interesting and attractive to end-users, by means of innovative colors and haptics, enhanced protection and durability, whilst reducing manufacturing and operational costs. www.akzonobel.com

Please describe any relevant technological advancement that may have influenced/affected your work in recent years.

Coatings Performance has improved thanks to techniques incorporated from other industries like the BasecoatClearcoat system, providing better gloss and durability while expanding the color possibilities. We are also using new pigments to provide unique effects and enhance the aircraft or boat lines. Due to Regulations there’s big focus on restriction for certain raw materials and performance needs to be achieved in new ways. We have been in the lead of providing Biocide free antifouling coatings for hull protection and Chrome Free primers for the corrosion protection of boats & aircraft.

What are your current plans for 2017?

Consolidate the latest advances done this last two years and deliver the very interesting things we’ve in the pipeline.

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TIM BUTCHER Founder / Director Fromental Ltd Which sector do you specialise in?

High end residential/private projects Is the Super yacht/Aviation market an integral part of your business/large percentage of your market?

Super yachts have been a growing part of our business.

The owners of super yachts are the same high net worth individuals who purchase our residential products. We specialise in ultimate luxury whether it be in beautiful houses or super yachts.

How long have you worked in this sector?

I have been making high end bespoke products for 20 years and for 12 years with Fromental.

Over the last 12 years we have had various commissions within yachts with an increasing number over the past 4-5 years.

What other sectors do you work in?

We also work in high end hospitality and gaming. The private villas and gaming rooms of casinos in Vegas and Macau are adorned with embroidered Fromental silks. We also produce large scale artworks for installations in exclusive hotels and restaurants.

Can you tell us about some of your recent projects.

Commercial: For the Wynn Hotels we have created numerous unique spaces. Huge intricately embroidered scenes in private gaming spaces and penthouse suites. One of the most beautiful are the Baccarat rooms in Encore Las Vegas peacocks are embroidered and painted in the finest gold thread on rich green silk.

At the Goring Hotel in London we were commissioned to produce a unique scene hand-painted onto silver leaf. The hotel is a quintessentially English space

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with an eccentric character.

The imagery was an archetypal English landscape but where the animals have escaped from the zoo; polar bears and lions hiding amongst the trees. The hotel was opened by the Duchess of Cambridge who painted in the horn of the unicorn instead of the traditional cutting of the ribbon.

At the London NYC and West Hollywood we worked with legendary designer David Collins to create unique artworks and wall panels. Scenes of London are portrayed with grace and humour in silk thread. In the West Hollywood hotel monkeys career through the trees carrying stolen Oscars.

Yachts: We produced some beautiful rooms on the Quinta Essentia for the Admiral Boat yard. Delicate embroidered scenes in layered shades of platinum for the master bedroom suite.

Other: We worked with Rolls-Royce on a unique concept car for the Geneva motorshow. For their brief we used the finest hand-painting and embroidery to create a roof lining and upholstery to create a wholly unique and spectacular interior.

Please talk us through your process of design, build and application for your products, where applicable.

Every project we produce is bespoke. We have a huge archive and sketchbook of patterns which can be the starting point and we tailor them to each specific project.

We work closely with the interior designers and owners to understand the end vision. We specialise in surfaces but work closely with space designers to ensure we understand the way the surface influences the space and thus the space informs the composition.

FROMENTAL Fromental makes the world’s most beautiful handmade wallpapers.

Combining the finest skills together with luxurious fabrics we create contemporary, timeless interiors. Informed by a variety of art forms and styles from across the centuries, Fromental creates unique new designs that are at once fresh, timeless and elegant.

Our collection of bird and flower chinoiseries aspires to retain the elegance of the 18th century designs whilst bringing something new to a traditional aesthetic. Our chinoiseries include both classic and contemporary interpretations of the genre, available in over 60 standard colourways with 7 background styles, all of which can be customised either in part or whole. We pioneered the technique of embellishing traditional hand-painted chinoiserie with fine silk embroidery, taking an already supreme decorative form to new heights of opulence.

Our 20th century panoramics comprise more contemporary, nonrepeating compositions, hand-painted with optional touches of embroidery. Again, the composition, colours and techniques are tailored to meet individual requirements. www.fromental.co.uk

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RENÉ BUCHINGER Director of Research & Development F/LIST Which sector do you specialise in?

F/LIST delivers top quality interior for business and private aircraft, mega yachts and luxury residences.

Is the Super yacht/Aviation market an integral part of your business/large percentage of your market?

Yes, the business and private aviation sector is our primary market which is our fastest growing market and which makes up about 75 percent of our turnover.

How long have you worked in this sector?

I am pretty new to the aviation sector. I started an apprenticeship as a carpenter and specialized my knowledge during my studies in Wood Technology at the University of Applied Sciences. I have been in F/LIST’s R&D team for six years.

Before that, I had several years of experience in the testing of wood and other materials in a laboratory.

Please talk us through your process of design, build and application for your products, where applicable.

Our key to success is that we take on challenges others shy away from. We take the customers’ requirements and then we develop a solution for them. Once such a product has been created, we constantly strive to improve it, to make it lighter, thinner or more resilient.

That’s the way market leaders stay market leaders.

What do you feel separates you as a company from your competitors?

Exactly this courage, to take on any challenge as daring as it may be, but also the perfect integration of traditional craftsmanship and state-of-theart production technologies, and our broad set of competences and knowhow, which allows us to cover the entirety of our products’ value chains in-house.

If able, please give details

Working within the Super yacht/Aviation sector must be different than domestic and commercial markets, have you found this to be the case?

There are a lot more limitations and requirements for any products in these sectors.

Meeting and surpassing all the standards for non-flammability, weight, break resistance and others, while still delivering a beautiful and affordable product is a challenge and requires a lot of research and creativity.

of your recent interesting projects and your direct involvement/participation in these projects (residential, commercial, yachts etc.).

At the moment we are shortlisted for the Crystal Cabin Award – the most prestigious award in the aviation industry – with our unique Heated Stone flooring. We are quite proud of this innovation because it is the only fully certifiable real stone flooring with integrated heating on the market.

Please describe any relevant technological advancements that may have influenced/ affected your work in recent years.

The major technological advancement that affected our daily work is the smartphone.

Fast-paced communication, the availability of information anywhere and anytime and the increased flood of pictures and data has had a huge impact on how we work.

What other sectors do you work in?

At F/LIST we focus on developing new materials and technologies for the aircraft and yachting sectors. However, we also try to synergize our capabilities with and for other sectors.

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F/LIST F/LIST from Thomasberg, Lower Austria, is a global manufacturer of high-class interior for business and private jets, mega yachts and luxury residences, whose services range from planning and development to engineering and manufacturing of the exclusive interiors.

One of F/LIST’s flagship products for aircraft cabins is F/LIST® WOOD FLOORING. The natural wood surfaces with more than 40 available wood types, a uniform grain appearance throughout the cabin and a top-quality matte or high-gloss surface finish bestow that true premium touch to any aircraft cabin. Since last year this great product has been under constant enhancement: by the beginning of next year it will be even more resistant against pressure and scratches. A special insulation treatment to make it perfectly suitable even for the inside of a shower is currently in development as well.

F/LIST® HEATED STONE FLOORING is the only real stone flooring with integrated heating for business and private aircraft on the market. It can be heated up to any preset temperature between 23 °C (73.4 °F) and 33 °C (91.4 °F) in only 20 minutes, while the resilient yet sublime natural stone surface lends any aircraft cabin an air of timeless elegance. The heating option is of course available for Wood Flooring as well.

Despite the integrated cutting-edge technologies, all flooring surfaces can be adorned with custom, minutely precise laser engravings, which open up endless design possibilities: any imaginable ornament or surface structure can be incorporated to achieve truly unique and inimitable design visions. www.f-list.at

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CARPETING RUGS AVIATION CARPETING AND DECONEL KALOGRIDIS INTERNATIONAL Kalogridis International in Quality Innovation, Creativity, Excellence Highly regarded for luxurious, high end carpets and inventive wall coverings, Kalogridis International is known for its endless determination to combine art and functionality.

For over 40 years Kalogridis has collaborated with and manufactured carpets for eminent designers and VIP clients.

Over the past 35 years Kalogridis design staff have specialised in Kalogridis carpets are made in the USA withaircraft exclusively blended 100% New Zealand turning concepts into a functional reality for ranging from virgin wool. In addition to wool, silk is often used to capture a lustrous look and feel.

Every aspect from original concept to final carpet is custom tailored to the designer’s entry level jets to Head of State aircraft. specifications. With continuously evolving equipment and techniques, Kalogridis can

provide new and unique offerings in hand tufted qualities. Meticulous detail goes into every a carpet from the in-house process that ensures precise color Kalogridis International offers completely uniquedyeing custom design experience in match to the finishing touches of its industry leading hand carved designs. luxurious and durable handmade carpet utilising exclusive proprietary blended 100% years ago, Kalogridis the Deconelfibre product, a sound absorbing and New Zealand wool, fine silkTen and exotic yarns. introduced Hand-sculpting, optic accents, and lightweight composite of foam and fabric. It can be enhanced by adding custom designs, more are often incorporated for a completely personalised finished carpet design. stitching, embroidery, beading, metal leaf, paint, and other decorative touches. For use on window panels, lower sidewalls, headliners and bulkheads, Deconel provides an opportunity for designers to add to the overall ambience.

Now imagine the quiet relaxation of a 3D sculpted panel or surface covering that is Kalogridiswith International strives to achieve the designed highest quality design, materials and lightweight and sound absorbing a natural, organic feel toofthe exact The designers, artisans, and production teams work tirelessly to provide specifications of the client,workmanship. this is achieved with Deconel.

Deconel may include stitching, excellent service and support in creating long lasting, interactive works of art for their embroidery, beading, metalclients. leaf, paint, metal, and stone inlays, LED accents and many more techniques to coordinate with individual carpet designs. www.kalogridis.com

Both products can be ordered separately or in conjunction for an overall effect.

All handmade carpets and coverings are of unparalleled quality and craftsmanship, www.kalogridis.com

ARTISAN CARPETS TUFENKIAN CARPETS The Ancient Art of Tibetan carpet weaving revived.

Tufenkian Artisan Carpets are recognised the world over for their unparalleled handmade character, premium materials, and timeless design. Area rugs expertly made according to ancient artisan traditions, Tufenkian’s Tibetan and Armenian carpets remain vibrant and beautiful for generations, their lifetimes measured in decades and centuries instead of years.

Tufenkian carpets become more beautiful with age, and their designs match their quality: modern and timeless, not trendy and fleeting; ensuring that Tufenkian carpets will be valued for generations. The carpets created by Tufenkian artisans are true works of art, stimulating the senses with their artistic richness and beauty.

Tufenkian’s commitment to beauty and quality, as well as the company’s standardsetting humanitarian practices, has attracted world-class partner designers, including Barbara Barry, Clodagh, Laura Kirar, Mark Pollack, Kevin Walz, and Vicente Wolf. From award-winning programmed rugs to one-of-a-kind custom designs, Tufenkian Artisan Carpets offers superbly handcrafted carpets with the market’s most enduring value.

AkzoNobel Speciality Coatings AkzoNobel’s Specialty Coatings division offers an extensive portfolio of aesthetically and technologically innovative paints and coatings for yachts, automobiles and aircraft.

Their coatings solutions provide identity and help protect against environmental factors. They share their in-depth knowledge and expertise in areas as diverse as fouling control, asset protection, color matching and surface design. Their dedicated design team keeps track on global design trends and works with customers to help them interpret their design brief into the technologies they can provide.

AkzoNobel are able to quickly respond to the needs of the customer, anywhere in the world and have a highly skilled technical support team to help realize the perfect finish.

Awlgrip®, International®, Interlux® and Alumigrip® brands have established a world-class reputation for excellence and meet the needs of customers who expect exceptional performance, durability and brilliant visual effects.

AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals.

Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, they have approximately 47,000 people in around 80 countries.

Calling on centuries of expertise, they supply industries The Nature Rocks collection draws products and and consumers worldwide with innovative sustainable from technologies designed to meet the growing inspiration nature, showcasing fashion demands of our fast-changing planet.

forward designs that reject form and pattern. www.akzonobel.com The collection redefines organic luxury for modern design with sharp details rendered in fluid grace. Shoreline Oatmeal, pictured here, is one of the most popular rugs in the Nature Rocks collection.

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George Kalogridis (Founder/CEO) DESIGNER IN PROFILE...

Nichole Gradert (Deconel Director - Deconel Division of Kalogridis International Ltd)GEORGE KALOGRIDIS

Kalogridis International Ltd.

(FOUNDER/CEO)

NICHOLE GRADERT

KALOGRIDIS

(DECONEL DIRECTOR - DECONEL DIVISION OF KALOGRIDIS INTERNATIONAL LTD)

Which sector do you specialise in?

GK/NH: Head of State and VIP Corporate Which Sector do you specialize in ? jets, Super yachts GK: Head of State and VIP Corporate jets, Superyachts How long have you worked in this sector?

NH: Deconel Director Head of State and VIP GK: 35 years Corporate jets, airlines NH: 10 years

relentless pursuit of excellence, starting with the use of the finest quality materials and developing new composites to suit specific craftsmanship in the industry. applications both in areas of design and NH: Allflammability. of our materials are made in-house right here in Dallas, TX. We embrace the opportunity to learnAnd andtrends/directions grow, allowing us tomoving continueforward… to offer new products utilizing fresh ideas long have you worked this sector?

GK: Consistently updown with a heretofore WhatHow interesting projects have youin worked on and techniques.

Thus, wecoming never turn GK: and 35 years unknown design which recently what was your direct involvement? challenge and we solutions do not limittowhat we problems offer NH: 10 with years further broadens and boundaries of GK: Worked interior designer to carry our customers; often, theythe arescope the catalyst for can be made practical. out concepts into coordinating carpeting and furtherwhat development.

Whichwall other sectors do you decorative design for First Classwork Mini-in ?

GK: commercial, airline, hospitality NH: Coming up with new techniques Suites forResidential, major Middle Eastern airline.

The wall Working within the Super yacht and Aviation is NH: Residential, commercial, hospitality, stay current and markets, continue offering covering was a 3-dimensional design containing super sectorsessential must be to different than other yachts The flooring was a multi texture and have you materials that interesting LED lighting. found this toare be the case? and inspiring for designers. color carpet also containing fiber optic lighting.

GK: Yes, challenging although extremely What interesting projects havegraceful you workedinvigorating. Very high standards of quality, The challenge: to produce an elegant, AndFAA now a little about you: onwith recently andfor what was your direct design longevity discriminating airline along with and Marine qualification — very involvement? passengers with products which have never been strict deadlines with attention to high quality and you drive: Worked with interior designer to carry detail, The usedGK: before.

All passed requirements of OSU mostcar being spot on.

GK: Porsche GT3 out concepts into coordinating carpeting and 65/65.

Mini Cooper S decorative wall design for First Class Mini- Which NH: technological advancements have Suites for major Middle Eastern airline.

The influenced your work in recent years?

NH: The challenge: Keeping a luxurious VIP Your favouritecarpet, restaurant: wall covering was a 3-dimensional design GK: In manufacturing look in a commercial environment with strict we continually GK: The Conch at the bendand of the road containing LED lighting.

The flooring was a flammability and durability requirements develop new techniquesShack in dyeing, tufting at Tarpon Bay,developed Eleuthera, anpatented out of the way multi texture and color carpet also containing processing.

We have and restaurant on thetotop of the hill overlooking fiber optic lighting.

Theprocess challenge: to producea product Please talk us through your of design, called Deconel coordinate with Lake Como, Ceviche restaurant in the buildan and application for your products, where the carpet. Deconel is a soft sound absorbing elegant, graceful design with longevity Galapagos.

In a pinch, a great applicable. sculpted surfacehaving covering.

This steak for discriminating airline passengers with embossed/3D under created the steer head here in Dallas, GK: Kalogridis’ carpet have process begins with a market whereby none Tx. products which never been used before.development NH: My Kitchen. interviewing andrequirements creating a dialogue with previously existed.

All passed of OSU 65/65. the client to understand and establish their way to relax: design goals. a design direction has been VIP NH: WeBest are continuously researching and NH: The Once challenge: Keeping a luxurious GK: Free diving, spear fly fishing, established, dyeing environment of wool and silkwith strict developing new composites to fishing, suit specific look in acustom commercial wildlife photography. is done in our in-house facility. requirements Customer applications both in areas of design and flammability anddye durability NH: Spending time with my four dogs after a samples and renderings are provided to verify flammability. long day. design colour and quality the carpets to beAviation Working within theofSuperyacht and delivered.

Carpet is be manufactured withother the markets, What are your current plans for 2017? sectors must different than place that gives you inspiration: environment in found mind: traffic patterns, trip factors GK: TheThe introduction and expansion of the have you this to be the case?

GK: Driving on a mountain dirtwhile road coming and performance of pile heights. product beyond our traditional market, GK: Yes, challenging although extremely revamping our Viewing processes and ontoand an endless vista. the sea on the invigorating. Very high standards of quality, revitalizing NH: In manywith cases, customers come to us with infrastructure to of better serve Brazil. our clients.

We up willto the east side Ilhabela, Waking along FAA and Marine qualification—very a design in mind.

We then find the applicable also be introducing several new product style Northern Lights in Iceland. strict deadlines with attention to high quality materials and techniques to make their vision lines. NH: French and Chinese architecture. The sea. and detail, most being spot on. come to life through composite development and sampling.

Wetechnological are constantlyadvancements adding to our design will be workingdestination: in the commercial holiday Which have NH: WeIdeal offerings, inspired by nature, architecture, and aerospace market quite aan bitunexplored this year. This GK: Travelling to destination. influenced your work in recent years? arts throughout history. being the case, we will work to improve our NH: Whistler, Canada for snowboarding or GK: In manufacturing carpet we continually offerings such projects to meet VIP design thefor Yangmingshan mountains of Taiwan for a develop new techniques in dyeing, tufting and What do you feel separates you as a company needs while alsosetting. maintaining rigorous burn warmer processing. We have developed and patented from your competitors? testing standards. We will also be moving more a product called Deconel to coordinate with GK: Our attention to detail, along with our into residential and drink: hospitality with decorative The perfect the carpet. Deconel is a soft sound absorbing enthusiasm and passion for the product. embroidery, furniture coverings, and more GK: A cup of Oriental Beauty hot tea. embossed/3D sculpted surface covering. This Our unique communication and connection to artisticNH: focal pieces.

Taiwanese pearl milk tea. development created a market whereby none the client and carrying out their goals. Our previously existed.

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Kalogridis International Aviation Carpeting and Deconel INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, EXCELLENCE IN QUALITY Over the past 35 years Kalogridis design staff has specialized in turning concepts into a functional reality for aircraft ranging from entry level jet to Head of State aircraft.

Kalogridis International offers a completely unique custom design experience in luxurious and durable handmade carpet utilizing exclusive proprietary blended 100% New Zealand wool, fine silk, and exotic yarns.

Hand-sculpting, fiber optic accents, and more are often incorporated for a completely personalized finished carpet design.

Now imagine the quiet relaxation of a 3D sculpted panel or surface covering that is lightweight and sound absorbing with a natural, organic feel designed to your exact specifications. Deconel may include stitching, embroidery, beading, metal leaf, paint, metal, and stone inlays, LED accents and many more techniques to coordinate with your carpet designs.

Both products can be ordered separately or in conjunction for an overall effect.

All handmade carpets and coverings are of unparalleled quality and craftsmanship, meeting requirements of both FAR 25.853 and OSU 65/65.

Representatives are available in France. UK. Arab Emirates. Mumbai.

Singapore. Company headquarters Dallas, Texas U.S.A. Announcing the world’s first ever VVIP BBJ 787 featuring Kalogridis carpet and Deconel Project management and cabin concept credit Kestrel Aviation Management Designed by Kestrel Aviation Management and Pierrejean Design Installed by Greenpoint Technologies.

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ENTERING INTO THE WORLD OF LUXURY HAND-TUFTED CARPETS SYLKA CARPETS Since its launch in 2012, SYLKA has continued to innovate and develop its range of luxurious carpets to ensure the needs of its discerning customers in the yacht and aviation industry are met – and often exceeded.

This year is no different and the firm is preparing to launch SYLKA Hand-Tufted, which offers the same wonderful lustre as its current collection, but with the ability to create completely bespoke one-off designs, to suit a wide range of applications including, super yachts, luxury boutiques and high-end hospitality venues.

Specified and endorsed by internationally-renowned boat builders and interior designers, SYLKA has gone on to be used in a number of projects and last year alone was fitted in numerous yachts over 55 metres.

SYLKA Hand-Tufted, created by highly skilled artisans, is an exciting new departure for the award-winning firm.

Created using the second generation of NuSilk fibre, SYLKA’s specially developed

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thread, SYLKA Hand-Tufted offers a deep luxurious lustre, while being easy to maintain and clean, anti-allergenic, hardwearing, resilient to sun damage and enjoying zero fibre-loss – making it ideal for aviation and marine environments.

SYLKA has seen phenomenal growth in the last few years, winning favour as one of the world’s top carpet brands, while its new Marine Division in Palma, Mallorca has seen growing interest in its diverse collection.

Distributed worldwide from facilities in the USA, London and Mallorca, SYLKA’s collections come in a variety of natural shades to compliment any living space. www.sylkacarpets.com

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RICH RUGGERI Executive Vice President Aviation Scott Group Studio

Is the Super yacht/Aviation market an integral part of your business/large percentage of your market?

Absolutely. Aviation is the cornerstone of our business. So much so that we just recently acquired PWV Studios, a boutique custom carpet and rug manufacturer who has specialized in creating luxury product for the aviation sector (as well as residential, high-end retail and commercial market) for nearly forty years. PWV is known for their highly textural luxury products and for their unparalleled craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.

This transaction will allow Scott Group Studio to expand the overall portfolio and product offerings.

If able, please give details of your recent acquisition’s projects and your direct involvement/participation in these projects.

Three recent, and vastly different, projects that were executed under PWV, our newest brand to the Scott Group Studio family, were the boardrooms of Boeing, the Housing Bank of Trade and Finance in Amman, Jordan and the famous Dhamani Jewels in Dubai. All projects utilized V’Soske’s textural innovations which delivered outstanding results.

What do you feel separates you as a company from your competitors?

I think it’s being a true and valued partner throughout the entire process. We listen.

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knowledgeable about materials, patterns, colors, combinations, fibers, finishes and anything and everything that goes into creating the world’s finest carpet. Doing this never gets old. Every single project is the start of an entirely new journey.

Together, we create one-of-akind masterpieces. I believe this type of collaboration is what sets us apart.

Please describe any relevant technological advancements that may have influenced/ affected your work in recent years.

Our newly acquired brand PWV’s leader Paul V’Soske has developed signature techniques over the last 40-plus years to create interesting designs in the simplest way possible. His minimalist approach has created some of the most innovative and elegant textures seen in the carpet industry. And because of PWVs commitment to making product in the most efficient way possible, quick-turn arounds are the norm. We are excited to bring the PWV brand into Scott Group Studio, offering beautiful handmade textures in as little as one to three weeks.

Do you have any news you would like to share?

Again, the acquisition of PWV, which was finalized in early February, will allow Scott Group Studio to add PWV’s unique product line to its established Scott Group Custom Carpets business aviation line of products. PWV will enable Scott Group Studio to expand its vast array of patterns and textures and offer the PWV brand as a quick-turn handmade option with lead times as little as one to three weeks. Let me repeat that… we are now able to deliver hand-tufted, luxury carpet to the aviation market in as little as one to three weeks!

SCOTT GROUP STUDIO At Scott Group Studio, it starts with an idea, a vision. It’s a deep understanding of knowing how to combine luxury fibres like silk, cashmere and merino wool to achieve a vision of beauty. it’s this process combined with a true artisan approach that will ultimately yield a result so superb, so unique that result is one of a kind – a masterpiece.

Since 1969 Scott Group Studio has been designing and manufacturing custom carpets for the aviation, yacht, residential and commercial markets. Each as distinctive and opulent as the next. It’s an orchestrated balance of combining the most sophisticated technologies along with the timeless art of rug making that makes Scott Group Studio so distinctive – exceptional.

Scott Group Studio is recognised for its holistic commitment to the design and manufacturing of luxury carpets. They embrace a range of disciplines, each integral to the process of taking a carpet from concept to completion. As for the process, it is remarkably human at every step. From the first conversation to the moment one sees the finished product, clients learn why Scott Group Studio’s team is trusted by some of the world’s most discerning individual and organisations.

Imagery, intention and quality executed perfectly. Scott Group Studio – the craft of luxury. www.scottgroupstudio.com

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THE BEAUTY OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS COMBINED Amer Yachts - Amer Cento Quad

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THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FOR AMER YACHTS WAS TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN PROVIDING THE UTMOST LUXURY WHILST MAINTAINING A LOW MAINTENANCE YACHT WHICH IS KIND TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

When Amer Yachts Shipyard decided to create something unique, the collaboration between the parent company Permare, which includes Amer Yachts, and Volvo Penta resulted in the award winning Amer Cento Quad, the largest super yacht to be powered by four Volvo Penta IPS propellers. This project to adopt the IPS engines in a super yacht proves that it is possible to significantly reduce consumptions, air emissions, noise and vibrations whilst guaranteeing maximum interior space and supreme manoeuvrability.

At the Cannes Yachting Festival 2016 the Amer Cento Quad was awarded the ‘Most Innovative Yacht’. This award was given for their new engine layout, the first super yacht of its size to be equipped with 4X Volvo Penta IPS 1050 engines. The yacht has a group 2 of counter-rotating propellers, with a total of 7 blades and a cruising speed of 23.5 knots.

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Now Amer Yachts are celebrating shortlisting success at The International Yacht and Aviation Awards 2017 to be held in Venice in May, in the category Power Yacht 25 - 40m.

The naval architecture and external design was completed by Massimo Verme and compromises of a GRP hull. The innovative interiors were designed by Stefano Tini.

Amer Yachts wanted the Amer Cento Quad to be innovative and luxurious which meant a very particular design was required. First of all, for the beauty of the design and secondly for the high functionality and technicality.

The biggest challenge for Amer Yachts was to bridge the gap between providing the utmost luxury whilst maintaining a low maintenance yacht which is kind to the environment. The yacht can accommodate 10 guests with its 5 passenger rooms. It has one master room, two double rooms and two twin rooms. On the main deck the saloon has a warm décor with custom designed furniture, all the woods used are smoked oak. The extendable lunch table in polished steel and crystal was made

by Riflessi. The chairs for the lunch table were designed by Bonaldo and combine warm leather with modern polished steel. Vintage teak flooring was chosen for the interiors of the yacht for the best functionality and the most luxurious design. The flooring is environmentally friendly and is made out of regenerated, recycled teak from houses built on the island of Java dating back a 100 years. The stairs leading down to the guest cabins

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are made with a combination of polished steel and vintage teak. An equilibrium between modern and warm classic.

The success of this new launch is built on its predecessor Amer 94 Save the Sea, and innovations such as cork decks for the exterior, reducing the weight of the boat considerably, have been applied to Amer Cento Quad.

The exterior space offers several areas for sunbathing and relaxation.

Key features include a spa pool on the flybridge and a hardtop bimini, which provides shade for the upper helm station and surrounding seating.

The main-deck saloon features two L-shaped sofas and a separate dining area, which provides seating for six around a large dining table. These external spaces can be customised to meet the client’s requests with options for a swimming pool or jacuzzi.

The collaboration with Volvo Penta has exceeded expectations. Clients who want comfort, luxury and a smooth performing super yacht, with exquisite manoeuvrability, quietness of propulsion, the possibility to sail at low displacement and a good cruising speed, have it all in Amer Cento Quad.

The boat will be delivered next year.

The sale confirms the success of the cooperation between the shipyard and Volvo Penta in developing highly innovative products, an added value that combined with Amer’s custom tradition makes these boats really unique.

The shipyard will keep on investing in innovation to reach ever better performances and “green-oriented” products with reduced consumptions and low air emissions. IPS drives, introduced on the market more than a decade ago, mean for yacht owners a reduction by 30% in fuel consumption, compared to traditional drives.

Amer Yachts believe the design works so well because the yacht is highly technological and innovative in her engine system (less pollution and small oil consumptions), which inspired innovation throughout her development, whilst combining luxury with respect for the environment. The Amerio family, owner of Permare Shipyard, build yachts under the brand Amer Yachts. The family have a real passion and respect for the sea, that has been handed down from generation to generation.

Different is Possible Amer Yachts by Permare

Via del Castillo 17 - 18038 Sanremo (IM) Italy tel +39 0184.504050 - fax +39 0184.504052 info@gruppopermare.it - www.ameryachts.com

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THE PERFECT BALANCE BETWEEN THE UNIQUE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGICAL INTEGRATION Unique Aircraft - Contemporary B777-300ER

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The design concept was developed in co-operation with Boeing Business Jets and visualized by ACA-3D with the goal of highlighting the interior possibilities enabled by the BBJ 777-300ER. With the widest and largest cabin of any twinengine airplane flying today, the BBJ 777 freed the design from the traditional train/car-like aisle and cabin layout. The end result was a varied and functional VIP aircraft concept that provides superior comfort for all those aboard, for what is one of the furthest flying aircraft in the world.

There were four main tasks involved with the design, the first was to emphasize the ample area (278.8 m2) and height of the B777-300ER. The second was to include a wide variety of spaces, including the currently trendy VIP mini-suites, lie-flat seating for all aboard and a grand lounge.

The third task was to appeal to a global audience and the final task was to ensure all those aboard, from Principal, to VIP guests, to staff, have a comfortable space to spend ultra-long 10,000 nm flights.

With these four tasks in mind Unique Aircraft approached the challenge firstly by considering the layout in separate areas, and functions with modules and or special features, instead of following the traditional outlook of building a series of boxes inside the cabin. The design intentionally alternates between narrow and spacious to exaggerate the effect of the 5.9 m wide fuselage on the passenger as they enter each new zone.

Secondly, starting from the front, the layout consists of a private area with bedroom and bathroom, then a grand common open space followed by a separate dining/conference area in the centre of the aircraft. Aft of this room, and past the cupola shaped lavatory and storage complex, is the VIP guest area with private apartments and a more intimate lounge/movie room. Upon reaching door four, passengers will find a large galley, and immediately beyond, private First Class compartments. The very rear of the aircraft features generous lie-flat business class seating, bringing the total passenger count to about 75.

Thirdly, because of the significant volume of the B777, Unique Aircraft wanted the cabin interior design to be lively and

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Unique Aircraft has been shortlisted for the International Yacht and Aviation Awards 2017 in the category Private Jet Design - Concept with their B777-300ER promotion project. The Interior Designer for the project was Warja Borges, creator of Unique Aircraft.

stimulating. Thus, they eschewed two tone wood and leather and instead looked to lounges of contemporary luxury hotels for inspiration. The timeless design makes use of floor to ceiling panels covered with a variety of fabrics, wood, stone and paint. In addition, transparent panels are used to separate areas, while at the same time maintaining an airy atmosphere.

The selected colours are a homogenous mixture to excite one’s senses; greens for balance, calm and regeneration, brown woods for safety and reliability, light warm greys for clarity and orange-reds for vitalisation and re-energisation. The design pays special attention to the latest technical innovations, including whole cabin humidification, curved / hidden OLED monitors, a full cooktop for true restaurant cuisine and mood lighting coupled with time release fragrances.

The aircraft welcomes its passengers on board with an elegant, symmetrical entrance hall. The symmetry of the room is accentuated by a centre throw rug on the wooden floor and two eye-catching fabric panels fwd and aft. The geometric theme is continued on the ceiling, which features a classically inspired multicylinder chandelier. Ceiling height transparent dividers separate the lounge area from the hallway. Too large to expect everyone to converse together all the time, the grand lounge is designed around three seating groups. These separate but slightly overlapping seat groupings are flexible get-together areas, each illuminated with floor-mounted lamps that provide warm, even, shoulder level light. The modern swirling carpet design circulates around the centre monument which hosts a hidden pop-up bar. Cabinwide curved walls forward and aft are equipped with OLED monitors hidden behind moving fabric panels. Recessed light cut-outs in the headliner, mirror the curvature of the walls without impacting ceiling height. The primary feature of the almost oval-shaped dining area is the six seat centrally mounted dining table.

Several minimalist overlapping circle fixtures provide concentrated

lighting over the dining area. The space is purpose built for dinners and meetings, both occasions where the focus is inward, toward the group or project. As a result, the lighting fades rapidly towards the sparingly mood lit walls, covered in dark fabric to further enhance the effect.

Although the room is fully enclosed, the dining area makes use of priva-lite filled cut-outs in the hallway wall. These panels can be fully opaque, or completely transparent, allowing passengers to experience the full width of the 777 from within this separate space.

Two curved light strips in the ceiling create a striking opening into the aircraftwide guest lounge. Large L-shaped divans both left and right invite people to gettogether and relax. Equipped with two 55” monitors, this area can also be used as a movie room. For mid-movie snacks, the buffet at the aft end of the room can be served directly from the galley behind.

The bedroom is dominated by a king-sized bed framed by a ceiling height headboard and two monuments with softly lit cutouts for the Principle’s most treasured items. Situated slightly forward of the bed, a comfortable two place seating area provides a retreat space to the VIP. Continuing the theme of open space, a ceiling height curved glass wall with a 65” OLED monitor provides the necessary separation from the dressing area without making the bedroom feel cramped. In the dressing area, a 3m stowage wall and the oval cabinet provide ample storage for personal belongings. A vanity table at the inboard wall completes the arrangement.

In lieu of physical separations, ambient lighting in the different areas creates isles of functions throughout the suite.

Hidden behind the stowage wall is the private bathroom. More spa than bathroom, it features a huge curved double-sink washstand and back-lit swivelling mirror. The large walk-in bisazza covered shower with steam bath functions and a bench inside finishes the spa look.

Warja Borges´ designs offer a perfect balance between unique customer requirements, functional arrangements and aircraft industry regulations.

With the best utilisation of space and purpose designed furniture Unique Aircraft interiors work seamlessly for personal and business use. Unique´s style carefully blends the customer´s taste with old and new design trends to create a timeless cabin interior that combines tradition and modernity to stimulate the senses.

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INTERIOR DESIGN THAT MAKES PERFECT USE OF EACH AND EVERY ROOM WITH BEAUTY Luxury Projects - M/Y Destiny

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WORKING WITH LUXURY PROJECTS STUDIO HAS BEEN THE BEST EXPERIENCE WE HAVE EVER HAD.

Luxury Projects, and the founder of the Italian interior design studio Laura Pomponi, are celebrating the shortlist success of their refit project of the 38m Heesen yacht M/Y Destiny at the International Yacht and Aviation Awards 2017, to be held in May in Venice, in the category of Interior Design Award – Power Yacht.

Having celebrated a much deserved win in the highly competitive International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2015, Laura has returned in style with shortlisted success in a number of categories for both interior design and product design.

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M/Y Destiny has been a project with a clear focus right from the outset. From the very first briefing, the architecture and design of M/Y Destiny focused on the efficiency of the use of space. The remit was to create a collection of ambient environments for luxury living. With a style that is modern-minimalistic, the use of light and the functionality of the space have been optimised to provide the maximum perception of the internal expanse. This refit was designed to create a new yacht, a yacht which could be really enjoyed at all times and in all spaces.

The salon, in particular, represents the incredible dimensions of space for a yacht of this size. The cosy salon with the relaxed aft area as well as the custom lounge sofa opposite the new large television, in conjunction with the new outdoor seating area, demonstrates explicitly how Luxury Projects have created continuity from outdoor to indoor. This seamless connection between the outdoor and indoor areas was critical in ensuring that the boat’s new design met the design brief.

As ever Laura Pomponi would only source from the high-end suppliers and on this project they included Altraluce, Atelier du Litoral and Flexform.

The new innovative lighting system is another key aspect of MY Destiny, making the difference in the perception of spaces and surfaces.

The owners’ joy and appreciation for the work completed by Luxury Projects was evident as they commented “From all this experience, the best thing was the shock I had when I first saw the job done. I fell in love with Destiny the second I walked into her main deck lounge, not only the work and craftsmanship was perfectly done but specifically how Luxury Projects made the perfect use of each and every

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room and everything so extremely beautiful and useful at the same time”.

Laura Pomponi believes that the success of the project was an absolute credit to the relationship of cooperation, inclusion and complete understanding that Luxury Projects formed with the owner from the very beginning. When that relationship worked so well, the project was set to succeed. The process began with immediate effect when the Luxury Projects team began to translate the conceptual design into working drawings and contractors and suppliers were straight away assigned to the job. The owners entrusted Laura Pomponi with all outsourcing decisions, as well as the on-site management and design choices.

As a result, Laura was able to run the project in an astonishing time frame within the planned budget resulting in spectacular results and quality.

The owners’ enthusiasm and delighted response to the success of this project was evident “Working with Luxury Projects Studio has been the best experience we have ever had in all the years working with many other decorators and designers. Laura and her team were always ready to listen to anything we had to say, ready to give us the proper time and discuss our ideas. Luxury Projects would offer us all possible options before we decided how to finalise any area on our boat.”

From Laura’s perspective and vast experience of high-end interior design of both re-fits and new constructions, the craft of interior design is a continually exciting challenge. ‘It is always a great creativity effort to allow innovative design concepts to be neatly integrated in a new interior.’

Her philosophy behind her creativity is to consider each project from the perspective of client; entering their mindset, listening to them, observing their lifestyle. She realises their visions in terms of space, functionality and innovation. For Laura, a yacht has to give energy and pleasure to be lived in, then colours, materials, finishes get their important role. She also considers her impressive number of successful refit projects to have always been an opportunity to change the old for the new, adding less to create more. Her signature is to strive to create the unique in a distinctive style which uses a combination of special custom made luxury materials, which are mainly natural and re-engineered.

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MICHELA REVERBERI OWNER - MICHELA REVERBERI STUDIO

Tell us a little about your background in design (education, experience etc.).

I graduated in Architecture in Rome. After ten years’ experience in other architecture studios, of which eight were spent in Luigi Sturchio’s office, I started my own firm.

What projects are you currently working on?

I am developing a project of an 80m M/Y for Turquoise Yachts, a skyscraper for Vitruvius in Hong Kong and a 7-star resort in Tuscany.

What projects have you recently completed?

I just completed the refit of 64m S/Y Spirit of the C’s by Perini and the 55m M/Y Quinta Essentia.

What companies have you worked with for the above projects?

The refit of Spirit was carried out by Compositeworks Shipyard and the construction of Quinta Essentia was carried out by the Italian Sea Group.

Where do you feel super yacht design is going in terms of interior schemes?

Yacht design years ago drew its main references from the sea and projects were mainly founded on the idea the boats were used to cruise the seas. Despite how luxurious they were, architectonical and design choices were relegated to a small pool of aesthetic referring models, extremely identified and definitely limited compared to the aesthetical, architectonical and technological world available for urban projects. The gap between the two worlds was quite clear.

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But as it is instinctual to look further, to experience, to contaminate and to be contaminated, to structure and de-structure, overcome and return, I think more and more that yacht design is going towards the overcoming of this gap.

could look forward, considering that since the beginning the choice of the spotlight was generally inadequate.

Are there any key design directions you would like to discuss?

Music and fun. I enjoy doing what I do and I love working with people I esteem and that share my same passion for their work.

A greater awareness of the emotional potential of any projects that are going to be developed, assuming some risks in overcoming rules. All the choices shall tend to a merge and integration with the environment and a much greater respect for the natural elements that the boat will cross.

Trends going forward?

A wider coherence between the interior and exterior of yachts until a fade between the boundaries.

What are your favourite recent schemes?

Please describe key elements.

I am particularly fascinated in managing potentiality offered by the quantity and dimension of glass surfaces. On Stella Maris, for instance, the dimensions of the windows were amazing and they surrounded the salons on three sides.

The project emphasized the verticality of the space, the power of the light, the unusual relationship between empty and full, reinterpreting the diversity and original features of the boat, connecting all elements through a rewriting of rules that govern the arrangement of the spaces and relationship between light and shadow, full and empty. A solution for artificial light had to be found as well at that point, it required a solution that

What products/services could you not live without when designing?

Any final thoughts?

I am always ready to face any challenge, without prejudices and preconceptions, in order to achieve projects that look different and I will greatly enjoy.

So, a little bit about you: Your favourite place to travel to in the world?

All places where I can find new ideas and enjoy my family and friends, but Brazil has a special meaning for me. It is where everything started!

All non-places where I can escape in books and dreams.

Your favourite hotel/ restaurant/ bar?

I feel so happy when I spend my time in some boutique hotels in London, enjoying food in good fish restaurants in Paris and bars on the seaside and looking at the sunset with a glass of wine.

I must add a special hotel for me, the Dylan hotel in Amsterdam, where I realized the biggest gift I received in my life was arriving and my life wouldn’t be the same anymore.

The place that gives you the most energy?

Rome, the city where I live. I love it. Despite its several defects, it remains a very sensual city, able to provide big emotions for me.

ADAM WHITE DIRECTOR - FACTORY DESIGN

What projects are you currently working on?

Two: What might be available tomorrow that is just a dream today.

Many, but sadly all confidential, as is the way with aviation.

Three: What will have changed for the passengers in 4 years time at launch.

What projects have you recently completed?

Four: Consider solutions that have wit as well as technical excellence.

Etihad A380 and B787 cabin design, Four Seasons B757 interior.

Five: Innovation: now is the time…

What companies have you worked with for the above projects?

Etihad, TAG Aviation, Four Seasons and many talented suppliers.

Where do you feel aviation design is going in terms of interior schemes?

To infinity, and beyond...

Well, not quite, but I think I can confidently say that the days of customising a seat and doing a trim and finish overhaul being satisfactory are over. That having been said, it takes deep pockets to change an entire cabin interior, but as airlines pressurise aircraft and equipment makers to be ever more innovative, they have to respond with being ever more flexible; the customer is always right, and as such you cannot differentiate brand with a simple makeover, and an extra inch or two on pitch.

Name five key themes to consider when approaching design in 2016 and beyond: One: The clarity of your vision: who exactly are you designing for? What defines them?

What are your favourite recent schemes?

Please describe key elements.

Etihad A380. At launch, this was and remains the most highly customised cabin interior flying in commercial aviation, and everything we introduced has improved in some way the flying experience for Guests. This effort was egalitarian in that our interest in improving the experience across all classes was echoed by a supportive client and we brought innovation into the aircraft at many levels.

Whilst we look very hard at improving the flying experience by technical innovations and clever architecture, we like to try and delight people as well. When you walk along the aisle in First Class, the ceiling has lit panels with a pattern designed to suit the modern, Arabic look of the airline.

As you walk past, tiny projectors shine the illuminated pattern on you from the ceiling above. The mind is tricked into a sense that the dappled light is from the lit panels, which are an interpretation of the sun flickering through the leaves of a date palm. It really is a delightful moment when you notice it as you walk through.

If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to design schemes, what would it be?

Always, always, always try to think of something that hasn’t been done before, and back it up with a way to do it now.

What products and services could you not live without when designing?

Obviously my partners and company, peopled by amazing talent and computers I can’t even turn on, let alone operate. But for myself, a little time out to think and a pen to make scribbly sketches with.

As a designer please tell us the following: The place that gives you most inspiration: When I am not walking around a city like London, it would be the internet where a virtual walk is always on offer, around pretty much most things.

The place you can relax most: On a plane. Or riding a motorcycle.

Or building an engine.

Most inspirational design scheme or project you have seen or visited in recent times: A sculpture by David Cerny in Prague, of Franz Kafka’s head. This might seem abstract but look at it on Youtube and look at the simple narrative. It has enormous clarity in both its concept and in its implementation.

All 45 tons of it.

Any final thoughts?

The world of aircraft cabin interior design has changed significantly in the past decade as a result of commercial pressures and is pretty much the most exciting place to work now. It keeps us busy and happy, a lucky place to be.

However we would quite like to do a luxury yacht if there are any takers?

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BARBARA AMERIO OWNER - AMER YACHTS

Tell us a little about your background (education, experience etc.).

Born in Sanremo, a nice town close to the French border in a strategic touristic area. After linguistic and nautical studies I started my work experience very young in the Permare owned by my family where I grew up and built my position through different disciplines. Essentially specialized in brokerage, and international sales. Now as co-owner with the other family members of an Italian nautical group called Permare including Amer Yachts super yacht building and after-sale services, owning several shipyards in our region.

What projects are you currently working on?

We are actually working on a one-off 110’unit built for a Russian client who is a great Amer yachts supporter, as this is the third custom boat made for him. The launching will be for summertime and she will attend the next European boat shows. The third 94’ will be the next launching for an Italian client, we are so proud to create her innovative dream boat. As you can understand, a limited production is only for few lucky customers but this guarantees the best of material and labour and a direct line with the ownership, also dedicated after-sale service is provided.

What projects have you recently completed?

2016 for Amer yachts has been very successful we have introduced the Amer Cento Quad, after the previous 94’ Save the Sea. We have been awarded during Cannes boat show at the World Yacht Trophies The Most Innovative Boat of the Year in the category 24-40m and our company has gained the title of one of the

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100 excellences of the Made in Italy of the year and later nominated by the Foreign office as Ambassador for the Italian design day..

We can say we are satisfied for all energies spent in this amazing Iconic Amer Cento project.

What companies have you worked with for the above projects?

All comes from the long research in improving Amer performances at the sea.

The latest idea shared with Volvo Penta is adopt their IPS engines in a super yacht and obtain the proof that we can deeply reduce consumptions, air emissions, noise and vibrations granting much interior space and much manoeuvrability.

What is extraordinary is that clients and captains have responded so quickly motivating us by their increasing interest and positive reactions.

What do you feel separates you as a company from your competitors?

Tradition, our business has started in 1973 and now three generations are working together pushed by sea and work passion.

Strong and solid group where profits are always re-invested in innovation, flexible and fast in reacting and in adopting futuristic vision about nautical world.

Great respect for all our workers and suppliers, only a great team could participate in building in harmony unique boats such Amer Yacht models.

Do you have any predictions for upcoming trends/design directions?

Different approach in respecting the environment with a research in eco-friendly material and components. Additional

glass surfaces, balconies, stern beach platforms to gain panoramic views and recreational and wellness areas. More and more iconic Made in Italy and Art craft on board. After minimal style, wood is back but more natural treated and sophisticated.

Boats will become main houses in the next generations. To live close to the sea is healthy. Designers will work on the same boat layout but adapted for different buyers and different seas.

Please describe any relevant technological advancements that may have influenced/ affected your work in recent years.

IPS system has changed our nautical life, we proudly were the first and now the challenge doesn’t stop. More and more efficient vessels with high comfort on board to maximize the stay at the sea. Stabilizers, domotics, electronics, fins are still evolving each year and can be a one supplier integrated installation.

What do you feel are the biggest challenges the super yacht industry will have to face in the future?

Hybrid boats, hydrogen boats, foil boats are the future. But first of all we have to protect and save the sea and teach it to the future generations. Fight against Sea pollution is a real priority.

What are your current plans for 2017?

This year I’m nominated as Design ambassador for the nautical sector to promote Italian design in Middle east countries. I want to improve the collaboration with Universities and Italian design schools for new projects for students for approaching them to pleasure vessels.

I’m in the Ucina Association Board.

ROGER PATRON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - RAS COMPLETIONS

Tell us a little about your background (education, experience etc.).

Business Development Manager, B.Eng educated at Kingston University of London, impressive resume with over 20 years’ experience working in the aviation industry under companies like A.I.R., Aviation Furnishings Limited, and McCarthy Interiors Limited.

What projects are you currently working on?

Currently RAS is working on a large number of projects including full cabin refurbishment and modifications for VVIP Fokker 70’s, Bombardier Challenger 605, Falcon 2000 and Global Express.

What projects have you recently completed?

RAS Interiors refurbishment and modification capabilities are always in high demand as we dedicate all facets of the company into each project. Our recently completed projects include; full cabin design and modification of a major air charter company’s Gulfstream G550, a privately owned Learjet 60 as well as a VIP A330 aircraft.

What companies have you worked with for the above projects?

Some companies we have completed projects for previously include; Air Tanker, Gulfstream, Harrods Aviation, Jet Aviation and Heli One. What do you feel separates you as a company from your competitors?

RAS Interiors has a deep respect for our clients, not only because they have entrusted us to design and modify their

high end aircraft but because our team would want our projects and self to be valued just as highly. Our capabilities and finished projects reflect this mantra and our attention to detail separates RAS from the rest of the pack.

seats provide an alternative to leasing or hiring a private plane for one off situations that in the past was not available.

Do you have any predictions for upcoming trends/design directions?

My favourite recent scheme completed at RAS has to be our design for a recent Bombardier Challenger 605. When it comes to creating a scheme for these medium sized jets, simplicity and comfort are imperative.

An overly complicated scheme detracts from the overall experience of VIP air-travel. On this project we believed a high contrast cabin scheme was best, meaning we would stain all wood trim a very dark colour while making the sidewalls, seats, carpets and other interior components a light tan which better helps you take in and appreciate both the cabin as a whole and the details we put into every piece.

The layout of the cabin also provides enough space per the client’s request. When it comes to this project there are two key elements that stand out to me.

The trend we are currently finding is that the split between the amount of clients looking for a refurbishment of their cabin rather than a complete new build will rise continually year by year. In 2016 we were quite heavy in new builds but we predict the requests for refurbishments will rise over the next few years.

Please describe any relevant technological advancements that may have influenced/ affected your work in recent years.

RAS Interiors experiments with lacquer systems have helped us develop a premier system to ensure a perfect finish to all wood surfaces in the aircraft cabin. Over the past five years we have established what we believe to be the best solution for smart local repairs and complete woodwork refurbishments within the VIP aircraft industry.

What do you feel are the biggest challenges the private aviation industry will have to face in the future?

In my opinion the private aviation industry currently is quite strong and seems to be on the rise from what I have experienced over the last 5 years. However I do see possible challenges in the competition between the private aviation industry and the services provided now by large airlines like Emirates.

Their ‘apartment’ cabins and ultra first class

What are your favourite recent schemes please describe key elements?

1. The seats we designed and crafted at our facilities are the closest to perfection that an upholstery specialist can come to. Composed of the finest leather in the market and excellently stitched together these lay-flat VVIP leather seats are not only beautiful but the most comfortable seats I’ve ever sat in.

2. Our woodwork of the folding leaf and pull-out tables on the aircraft allow for ample space to work and go about business one minute and lay back to relax the next.

It is important for us to design an interior to suit all needs of our clients as these aircraft are multi-faceted. This is why we plan for all possible needs within the aircraft and implement those requests in a simple and fluid way.

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FURNITURE SPECIALISTS IN YACHT DECOR GRAFTON FURNITURE Grafton Furniture is a custom upholstery and cabinetry design lab and production facility located in Miami, Florida since 1964. They work with interior designers and trade professionals on residential, commercial and marine spaces. Being near one of the marine capitals of the world, it is only natural that interior designers who specialize in yacht decor utilize their furniture tailoring capabilities for luxury motor crafts.

As yacht interior design now sets standards that match its residential equivalent, the need for those custom styled interiors to remain marine unique does not alter.

Elegant choices of wear-resistant fabrics and precision cutting of cabinetry is required more than ever to achieve the desired look.

With marine interiors the size and scale of each piece is critical for maximum use

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of the space, so incorporating hidden storage compartments into the main salon furniture is a very efficient design solution.

One such example is the incorporation of Grafton Furniture into an interior scheme by Ari Loar Interiors. Ari uses neutral fabrics with contrasting wood that is aesthetically soft and soothing.

If the incredible views from the port and starboard windows to the open seas were removed, the interior could be that of a residential client.

In Grafton’s newly renovated design lab, they are able to cater to the designers by providing a place to discuss dimensions, choose elegant and functional textiles, wood species, finishes, and even the customized feel of cushions that provides the perfect, unique interior cruising experience.

www.graftonfurniture.com

J. Robert Scott, Inc. the luxury home furnishings manufacturer was founded in 1972 in Los Angeles by Hall of Fame designer Sally Sirkin Lewis, Founder and President. The company was born out of Ms. Lewis’ desire to provide her clients with contemporary, well made furnishings that met her uncompromising standards of quality and beauty. Her understated, signature style has become known as ’California Design’.

J. Robert Scott can modify any of their existing items or create an entirely new piece, tailored to the specific needs of their clientele: ”If it can be drawn, it can be made.” It is not unusual to see skilled craftsmen, many of whom have been with Ms. Lewis for more than 20 years,

The Ribbon Coffee Table

HANDCRAFTED TIMELESS CLASSIC FURNITURE CYGAL ART DECO

hand sewing the edges of a sofa or patiently applying gold leafing to a console with a squirrel hair brush.

The techniques used are the traditional construction methods that date back to the Renaissance, these talented craftsmen are truly modern day artisans.

The Ribbon Coffee Table is a sculptural stainless steel and glass design by Sally Sirkin Lewis. Originally the base was drawn in an “M” orientation, however once the prototype was completed, they realized that the fluid curves of the shape would be much better reversed in the “W” position.

The mirror-like high polished stainless steel creates reflections of random areas in the room, and due to the openness of the base, it does not impose on the space. It is a true example of the J. Robert Scott design philosophy of “furniture as an art form”. The Ribbon Coffee Table is 60” (153cm) wide by 20” (51cm) deep.

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Yachts offer an exciting and always welcome challenge for Cygal Art Deco. Matching the technological advances in this visionary industry, with its ever pushing limits, is their goal on every project. Staying true to the finest traditional techniques proves helpful when even the modern technologies fail to achieve a desired design proposal. Many of their products still rely on organically figuring out new ways to manipulate material manually rather than the use of machines.

Craftsmanship, attention to detail, and unparalleled service are at the heart of their business ethics. This has enabled and encouraged their successful collaborations with leading yacht design firms worldwide.

Cygal Art Deco make it their mission to provide customers with the best service.

This is only possible through their collective enthusiasm; pride and attention to detail that are implemented by the team. Marcus Cygal, inherited the passion for Art Deco from his father, Peter Cygal. Building on a great foundation, he now carries on in the second generation, remaining true to the company philosophy of passion and perfectionism.

“Sometimes we will spend days on finding just the right tone in the wood to match the interiors. That means hundreds of samples, changing colours until we have a perfect fit. We start from the inside out - always in close relationship with the client.” - Marcus Cygal

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TIM GOSLING DIRECTOR AND CREATIVE CAPTAIN - T GOSLING LIMITED.

Which sector do you specialise in?

High end residential, high end luxury hotels and super yachts.

Is the super yacht/Aviation market an integral part of your business/large percentage of your market?

Yes – the super yacht market accounts for a good 30% of our annual turnover.

How long have you worked in this sector?

We have worked in this sector for the last 8 years – steadily advancing our foothold in this expanding and exciting arena.

What other sectors do you work in?

The high end residential is the main part of our market. We work with designers, architects or directly with clients.

If able, please give details of your recent interesting projects and your direct involvement/participation in these projects.

I am part of every single project – I do however have a brilliant team and my two Design Directors, Photis Photi and Phil Sturdy are remarkably talented. Lord Browne, (former CEO of British Petroleum) said to me once ‘Always surround yourself with people who are even more talented that you – always employ the best’ – sage advice. I’ve never forgotten that and it’s such a privilege to work with them every day. We have just finished an amazing Palazzo for Lord Browne on the Grand Canal – designing the furniture, library and the architectural interior. We are currently working on creating some extraordinary, state of the art carbon fibre pieces for the exterior of yachts, alongside some stunning straw marquetry pieces of furniture.

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Please talk us through your process of design, build and application for your products, where applicable.

I start off every discussion with a client with a blank sheet of watercolour paper and an artist roll of pencils – from hb to 8b, where the lead basically melts in to the paper. This helps to create something visual that connects my ideas with what the client wants. You have to give birth to the idea together – and the only way to do that is to sketch.

Thankfully I sketch and draw very fast, sometimes even upside down if I’m having to face a client – it is such a visual and efficient way to then discuss what they mean by ‘tall’ or ‘not too decorative’. Each one of us has different terminology – but visually looking at a drawing and design while you are talking gives you the ability to ensure you are on the same page.

My team then work on creating solid work modelling of the pieces and rooms which are sent to the workshop so we can talk over its creation.

The prices are basically worked from how long it will take a craftsman to make a piece – the materials don’t influence it in the same way they did 200 years ago, when it was the largest part of a design expense.

The quotes having been discussed and accepted by the client the piece then gets a technical drawing, which is incredibly detailed – and then it is made from approval of these technicals.

I can put my hand on my heart at the very beginning of this when sketching with the client and say – it will be delivered four months from now on a Tuesday afternoon between 4 and 5 pm and it will be perfect.

What do you feel separates you as a company from your competitors?

The process I work with – the fact that we always go well and truly beyond expectations and that the craftsmanship is of museum standard work.

Working within the super yacht/Aviation sector must be different than domestic and commercial markets, have you found this to be the case?

It’s different only from the technical issues of humidity, sunlight and adverse weather constraints or weight – the expectation is the same as it would be at with your home.

Please describe any relevant technological advancements that may have influenced/affected your work in recent years.

Carbon fibre, 3D printing in ceramic powders and bronze powders – laser technology is really increasing and it means you can achieve some really exciting new things with historic and traditional materials. I’m influenced by so many things – ballet, theatre, music – seeing different cultures and their precious creativity first hand – this all has a profound effect on my work and my life view.

What are your current plans for 2017?

Keep calm and to continue striving to be the best – the world is changing so fast – it has so much anxiety that I think we are even more privileged to be able to create things of lasting beauty and integrity against this world backdrop.

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BATHROOM LANDMARK - NEW BAUHAUSINSPIRED BATHROOM FITTINGS SAMUEL HEATH A new range of bathroom fittings will enable yacht and aviation designers to achieve a totally co-ordinated finish for the increasingly popular industrial interiors theme.

The Landmark collection is the latest range of taps, shower controls and accessories to be introduced by Samuel Heath, the UK manufacturer renowned for high quality bathroom fittings.

Inspired by the simplified forms and functional efficiency redolent of the Bauhaus era, Landmark consists of two striking collections, Pure and Industrial:In Landmark Pure, Samuel Heath has created a well-balanced range which builds on the foundations of its existing Fairfield and Style Moderne collections. Minimal embellishment and balanced proportions give Landmark Pure a clean, concise

appearance, whilst exquisite detail provides the distinctive styling essential to luxury bathroom design.

Landmark Industrial offers a modern interpretation of the values and style inspired by the rational functionalism of Bauhaus. The collection marries bold proportions with beautiful form, completed by machine detailing on selected areas of the fittings to create a contemporary, urban style with a practical, highly tactile finish.

In keeping with the modern vogue for metallic, Landmark Pure and Landmark Industrial are available in a range of matt and high-gloss finishes, including the new Urban Brass and Stainless Steel/Matt Black Chrome, plus City Bronze, Chrome Plate and Polished Nickel.

Samuel Heath has a showroom at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, where the Landmark collection can be viewed together with Samuel Heath’s other bathroom collections plus its door and window fittings.

www.samuel-heath.com

60 YEARS OF DESIGN, 60 YEARS OF DREAMS, 60 YEARS OF EXPERTISE THG PARIS THG PARIS is a French manufacturer of high-end bathroom fittings.

Born under the instigation of 3 men, the company THG (Tétard-Haudiquez-Grisoni) remains a subtle mix of craft, know-how and passion for creativity.

The collaboration with the designer JeanClaude Delépine in the 1970s allowed the company to evolve into manufacturing luxury fittings. In 1995, the designer proposed that THG acquired his creations.

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product.They export to more than 65 countries and offer over 40 plating finishes.

For its 60th anniversary, THG has chosen to restyle its emblematic ’Petale de Cristal’ collection to offer an exclusive range favouring the timeless curves and radiance of the fabulous Baccarat Crystal.

Numero 60 is adorned with precious décor and features a sublime conical piece in lustrous crystal which appears to have been delicately placed on the cross brace. The pale gold tap fittings shine with metallic and iridescent reflections.

60 years of design, 60 years of dreams, 60 years of expertise. www.thg.fr

DESIGNER IN PROFILE...

FRANK SAWKINS Director Czech and Speake Which sector do you specialise in?

Bathing – from the hardware of taps and sinks to grooming products and the fragrances we use.

Is the super yacht market an integral part of your business/ large percentage of your market?

It certainly has been in the past, we have been in the super yacht sector since I first worked with Jon Bannenberg many years ago. We have supplied many of the world’s best yacht builders, Pendennis, De Vries, Blohm and Voss and more. We are seeing a lot of growth in the sector and a resurgence of interest in our products – especially so in classically styled re-fits.

How long have you worked in this sector?

Since the early 1980’s Which other sectors do you work in?

specific requirements of naval architects we work with. Our customers also tend to be similar – very demanding clients who want the very best in bathroom fittings – that remains the same whether it be on water or terra firma. We need to be sure that our products exceed their requirements in either application. One element which does differ in the marine sector is that of service – we need to be able to provide service and parts anywhere in the world within 48 hours, which we are always willing to do.

Please describe any relevant technological advancements that may have influenced your work in recent years.

The sea change is the internet and the amount of information and support we are able to provide our customers and end users by that means. Again, the increasing size of yachts has narrowed the gap between products for a household application or one on the sea.

CZECH & SPEAKE LONDON The creation of tradition, providing the perfect finishing touches to bathrooms.

Czech & Speake has been one of the foremost producers of luxury bathroom and kitchen water fittings for over three decades.

Globally recognised as representing the pinnacle of quality due to use of the finest materials – the sleek lines and perfect proportions lend themselves to a wide variety of decorative styles.

They are especially well suited to high end marine applications due to their deserved reputation for longevity and reliability, as well as fantastic after sales support and ability to provide technical assistance almost anywhere in the world.

While the range is not especially broad in terms of number of styles – it is very deep. All fittings fit in to one of three collections, each comes in a wide variety of finishes and fitting options.

This makes them particularly suitable for fitting in a marine environment where space is often at a premium. Wall mounting and concealed fittings ensure ease of arrangement within compact surroundings.

In addition to brass ware Czech & Speake also produces beautifully crafted and practically sized ceramic ware and a full range of bathroom accessories. A stunning solid mahogany seat sits atop a lavatory with a compact footprint to suit the most sumptuous of on-board bathroom facilities. The complementary hand basin draws inspiration from classic Italian train furniture and strikes the perfect balance between compact size and usable practicality. www.czechandspeake.com

Primarily high-end residential, but we have also worked on some great projects recently with boutique hoteliers.

Working within the super yacht sector must be different than the domestic and commercial markets, have you found this to be the case?

With the size of modern super yachts there are not the challenges there used to be. We used to have to be very careful with the size of fittings – both in brass and ceramic ware as space and weight was always a significant consideration. For the larger projects nowadays that is less of a concern. However we are also able to provide a degree of customisation and alteration of our products to suit the Luxe et al 73

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LASTING FINISH TURNSTYLE DESIGNS Turnstyle Designs, founded in 1992 by Steve Roberts, are regarded as one of the foremost producers of design-led door and cabinet hardware in the world, and has supplied handles to some of the world’s most prestigious yachts and buildings, both private and commercial.

Its products are a marriage of machined precision and handmade craftsmanship.

One of their latest products, the Woven Scroll, was designed by co-owners Steve and Christina Roberts and made from metal and Amalfine. Amalfine is a proprietary composite blend trademarked

by Turnstyle Designs. The finish is

more material-like, and the colour runs throughout the design so unlike a surface finish it cannot wear off.

The Woven Scroll is available in three different lengths, 64mm, 128mm and 160mm and the possible options available are the four Amalfine colours of Black Bronze, Cocoa, Alupewt and Silver Bronze, and the eight metal finishes available are Bright Chrome, Satin Nickel, Polished Nickel, Dark Bronze, Polished Brass, Vintage Patina, Vintage Nickel and Fine Antique Brass.

The durability of this product makes it ideal for either heavy-use commercial projects or for private clients who wish to maintain the level of finish of a brand new product. As the metal base is solid it is also the perfect solution for refit projects where previous work to the cabinet or doors needs to be discretely hidden. www.turnstyledesigns.com

BEAUTIFUL HARDWARE MANUFACTURED TO PLEASE NANZ We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest.

We must learn to sail in high winds.” - Aristotle Onassis NANZ welcomed the challenge when their clients first expressed interest in yacht hardware. Their engineers developed a highly resilient product line that defies challenges posed by ocean air and salt spray. The team created products using non-ferrous brass and stainless steel components that are particularly well-suited for use on the high seas. By combining rare earth magnets and pneumatic springs, NANZ created a patented lock with a latching action and a lever operation that are unimaginably seductive. These exclusive mechanisms are engineered for maintenance-free operation and are appropriate for keeping doors and cabinets secured in the most tenacious of tides. NANZ magnet locks are fully concealed when doors are closed and are 74 Luxe et al

www.nanz.com conveniently non-handed. With adjustable bevel faceplates and modifiable spring tension, the magnet locks appear modern in design, yet historic in appearance. They are an equally perfect fit for both contemporary and traditional projects.

To further bolster durability, NANZ provides yacht trim in the strongest available alloys and finishes. They have developed lost-wax foundry methods that allow stainless steel products to be created using the same high-quality tooling that they have refined over decades for their cast brass and bronze components. NANZ also offer a collection of PVD finishes complementing any palette.

And of course, all of these products and finishes, which have been so successful for use on superyachts, are equally advantageous for coastal residences.

Committed to both smart operation and a high aesthetic, the Nanz Company continues to manufacture hardware designed to please.

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SA BAXTER The SA Baxter Mark has become a beacon in the design world, representing a relentless commitment to authenticity and refinement. Each piece of SA Baxter hardware and lighting is a testament to true artistry that’s nourished by tradition, informed by design, and enhanced by the spirit of innovation.

THE MARK OF TIMELESS DESIGN Based on the rich history of Gaelic heraldry, the arrow in the SA Baxter Mark represents the metal that is used to produce each statement piece. The chevron above the arrow signifies shelter and the home; and, the shield as a backdrop represents protection and durability for a lifetime. When someone sees the SA Baxter mark on a piece of hardware or lighting they know that it carries a master artisan’s signature, certifying that it meets the highest standards that have been set for it.

Now in its second decade, SA Baxter Architectural Hardware was founded and built from the ground up by Scott Baxter, who at the time was building one of the most celebrated estates in the New York area. He found himself searching the globe for window latches that would match the home’s copper clad windows.

Unable to find them, he commissioned several trades to have them made for over 100 windows.

Inspired by the vivid and lifelike sculptures of Rodin and Francesco Di Giorgio Martini, Scott Baxter spent years studying their process. Laboriously, endlessly, he obsessed about how to

ABOVE THE ORDINARY, INTO EXTRAORDINARY Though more laborious than other available methods, Scott Baxter knew that lost-wax casting would allow for complete design flexibility and control over quality.

Each piece begins with a proprietary lost-wax casting process. Wax positives of hardware and lighting are created with details hand-carved and sculpted by master artisans. This allows for unlimited attention

A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS When a client walks into SA Baxter showroom they find themselves immersed in a true workshop. It is here where they

ALWAYS AUTHENTIC SA Baxter leads the future of hardware and lighting with its visionary Mark – a

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bring the details exhibited in the best examples of sculptural work into the fine hardware market. Scott spent the next two years creating a proprietary process of mold making lost-wax casting for hardware and blending with the absolute latest in green technology. From scratch, Scott began to create the building blocks of what would become SA Baxter’s Foundry and Atelier, located in New York’s Hudson Valley.

He sought out local artisans, designers, architects, craftsmen, jewelry makers, engineers, and artists to work for him. Together, they created dazzling collections of unparalleled architectural hardware: from doorknobs and knockers to hinges and drawer pulls -- and, of course, window latches, too. Opening a showroom in the New York Design Center, SA Baxter’s exquisite hardware came to market where it was met with praise. SA Baxter hardware began to adorn the finest and most exclusive residences, hotels, yachts and commercial spaces worldwide. Quickly, the design world stood up and took note of the original designs and stunning details expressed in each piece of SA Baxter hardware.

They have since gone on to open another showroom in London’s Design Centre in Chelsea Harbour, and to produce further famed hardware lines, project ready hardware, solid bronze flooring, lighting, and so much more.

to detail, craftsmanship, and innovation.

These intricate wax positives are then assembled onto a wax tree, a structure used to produce multiple hardware parts at once. Wax trees are then encased in several layers of slurry material, a ceramic-like mixture that creates the mold for the metal hardware parts. After the slurry material has dried and hardened around the wax, the tree is fired and the wax parts melt away and are “lost,” leaving a hollow cavity in the slurry material referred to as a “shell.”

Then, molten eco-brass, bronze, or white bronze ingots are heated to the degree of

molten lava and poured into the crust shell where it cools and hardens. When the crust is broken away what’s left is an exact metal copy of the earlier artisan-made wax form.

The unveiled metal piece is then ready for machining, which is part of the finishing process, and ensures the product’s flawless operation. Each piece of hardware and lighting is then hand-finished with over 200 different finishing options, according to client specifications. Finally, after inspection of the final product a master artisan stamps it with the SA Baxter Mark, guaranteeing its authenticity and superior quality.

can shop a gallery of the world’s most treasured architectural hardware and lighting, and customize each piece to meet their project’s specific needs. Clients can also walk into a showroom with an idea for a custom piece, and have a twodimensional picture of it the following day.

A day later, they can hold a 3D prototype

in their hands, and weeks later have a finished art piece ready for installation.

Whether it’s altering size and shape, incorporating a logo or crest, or re-creating a historical design, SA Baxter gives clients unparalleled freedom and flexibility over their hardware and lighting.

reawakening of the avant-garde. It represents an intricate symphony of artistry and technique that SA Baxter’s master artisans craft every day. SA Baxter labors to reinvent traditional forms, and to take the world by storm with

its inventive, original designs. Not just architectural details, when the SA Baxter Mark is stamped into a product, it begs for something new: a change in what the world can expect from hardware, lighting, and more.

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DESIGNER IN PROFILE...

STEPHEN ROBERTS MANAGING DIRECTOR

CHRISTINA ROBERTS

TURNSTYLE DESIGNS LTD

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Which sector do you specialise in?: Design led Architectural and cabinet hardware.

Is the super yacht/Aviation market an integral part of your business/large percentage of your market?

Yes, currently around 35% of turnover.

How long have you worked in this sector?: Around 18 years.

What other sectors do you work in?

Residential, Hospitality, Furniture and Kitchen.

If able, please give details of your recent interesting projects and your direct involvement/ participation in these projects.

(SR) Unfortunately we have confidentiality clauses with most of our clients, we have worked on some really fascinating projects but I cannot give names of yards or yacht names. A recent commission involved designing and manufacturing a complete suite of hardware including specialist locks and latches for the furniture. French designer, USA yard, based on one of our existing door lever designs, the designer extended the design to include everything from fiddle rails to push button knobs. Using machined brass, mother of pearl, leather and some timber details too.

(CR ) My involvement on the whole is less project based as I tend to work more on new product within the core range for TD. However I did enjoy contributing toward a fairly recent project here in North Devon. The owners of a stunning period property together with their architect commissioned TD to come up with lever handles that would complement its Elizabethan interior.

Together with the help of local craftsmen, using a combination of amalfine and antiqued brass we were able to create a beautiful handle that was a perfect addition to this 17th century house.

Please talk us through your process of design, build and application for your products, where applicable and how you work as a team: (SR) Turnstyle has three layers of product and design it offers. Firstly our catalogue range of products, which consists of over 40,000 options of design, material, size and finish. Our new website currently shows over 20,000 different renders and photos, clients can select and configure their own combination of materials. If one cannot find what one is looking for from the catalogue range, then we offer a Modify service, using existing component parts, clients can then modify by size, finish or grip design. Finally, we also offer a complete Tailored service, where we will work with a client to develop their design or an interpretation of what they are looking for. We work in so many different materials and use so many processes, it is rare for us to turn away a design because we cannot manufacture it.

For our own catalogue products, Christina and myself work very closely together to discuss and

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develop new concepts, ideas and products, these are then prototyped, shared with staff, and if they are good enough will be tested at the many exhibitions we show at throughout the year for client feedback.

Turnstyle products are very much a marriage of machined precision and hand made craftsmanship. All our leatherwork is hand stitched and bonded to specifically machined metal work designed to accommodate the leather both functionally and aesthetically.

Our production teams work together with each element of manufacturing being quality controlled by those teams before being passed on for the next process. Most products will go through at least eight different pairs of hands before final checking and packing, with every member of staff checking not only their own work but the previous teams work, this ensures that Turnstyle’s returns quota is next to zero.

(CR) Personally my main focus is geared towards the September Shows which tends to result in product being released slowly though out the year. This allows us time to test and make hard decisions about what we will and will not show.

In the first instance Steve and I will discuss numerous thoughts and ideas, current influences and general directions. Then starting with a fairly weighty series of first sketches, we can choose which designs we wish to fine tune into more workable drawings. These are then worked up into cad technical drawings from which masters can be created in preparation for casting and finishing.

One always has to be very mindful of production costs and engineering possibilities. Steve has such an extensive understanding of what can and can’t be made, consequently my ideas have to be reigned in at times!

But we both agree it is good to push the boundaries, which is after all the very foundation of our business. The use of amalfine and leather in door hardware was a first for TD. No one had worked in these materials before and it was a very big and bold step for Steve as he was unsure as to the suitability of both.

Time has proven that these two materials are wonderfully resilient and combined produce uniquely beautiful door hardware.

Can you explain how your design process has changed over the past 25 years?

(SR) When we first started to design, everything was on paper, with masters and prototypes being made of wood or clay. Over the years we have brought in technology where we see it benefiting us. The designs are still hand drawn by Christina, but they would then be modelled on CAD, tweaked to improve and fine tune, then sent off for 3D prototyping. We do still work with artists to

produce some of our masters, but also combine with modern technology when required.

(CR) I have only been involved in the design side of the business for the last ten years so Steve was flying solo for a large part of the companies defining years creating and designing with the help of local craftsmen and women. Some of our best sellers were drawn on the back of an envelope in far less time than we have today. How he managed to design, build the business with all that that requires and then go to market is quite frankly beyond me.

But I guess it was only a matter of time before I jumped in on the design side of the business as I firmly believe that the shared process of design and development of ideas produces the best results.

It is so useful to be able to bounce ideas off one another creatively and more importantly it is how most design based companies work.

What do you feel separates you as a company from your competitors?

(SR) Style and materials. Turnstyle has developed its own distinctive style over the years, which sits very comfortably between contemporary and traditional, depending on the designs and finishes our handles work very well in both camps. Our signature materials are leather (we were the first company to start producing leather handles, now much copied ) and Amalfine™, our proprietary range of composites. We also love custom work and have a dedicated department to help clients realise their own designs.

(CR) From a design perspective I feel it is our ability to mix and apply such a beautiful and varied combination of materials, all of which are engineered to such a very high standard that sets us apart.

Our door hardware has a unique look and feel because of the variations that we bring to the design process and we have managed over the years to build up and stay true to some of the design combinations that are so distinctly Turnstyle.

Working within the super yacht/ aviation sector must be different than domestic and commercial markets, have you found this to be the case?

(SR) The super yacht industry is a fantastic industry to be involved in, yes it is very different in many ways to domestic and commercial markets, clients and designers are quite rightly very demanding in both levels of service and quality of the product and how it is delivered.

What a handle has to do on a yacht is far more demanding than on a house, for a sailing yacht weight may be an important factor for example.

All cabinet handles need to operate latches so cupboards stay shut in stormy seas, charter yachts can be heavily used so durability is also very important. Driving that level of demand only makes us a better company, from which the other industries benefit from.

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FH LAMBERT FH Lambert Ltd are an award winning high-end company that specialise in Decorative Precious Metal Plating for both the Yacht and Aviation sectors.

They apply a variety of luxurious and high standard finishes to decor trims, buckles, surrounds, lights, air gushers, cup holders and much more.

The business has been running for over 50 years and has been operating within the Yacht and Aviation sectors for the last 15 years.

They have provided a multitude of finishes for Private Jets, First Class Cabin Interiors and Super Yachts for some of the world’s leading Airlines and even royalty.

THE BACKGROUND FH Lambert Ltd was founded in 1963 as a family-run business, to which they remain true to this day. Whilst originally working within the jewellery and watch trade, the company’s founder Frank Henry Lambert made the decision to shift the company’s focus to the Aviation and Yacht industries and have since established themselves as world-renowned specialists in decorative metal plating.

In lieu of their success, FH Lambert have since undergone a business expansion and branched out into a new and larger purpose built facility in 2011, which is said to contain the largest silver plating tank alongside the greatest variety of precious metal plating tanks in all of Europe and the UK.

THE WORK

For some companies, working with the super yacht/Aviation sectors can prove quite a unique challenge due to the numerous impacting factors of working with products that will operate on the sea or in the air. For FH Lambert however, they hold a much much simpler view, to deliver prestigious luxury products irrespective of the market consistently and passionately.

FH Lambert are a recognised AS 9100 accredited company with a strong ethos of continual self-improvement alongside an adherence to perfection. One such example of this methodology is the rigid routines they undergo, such as carefully inspecting every article for any defects and potential failures at each stage of processing to ensure the highest standards possible throughout on all their projects.

THE CHALLENGES FH Lambert feel the biggest challenge from within the aviation market comes from the completion houses, in particular the turnaround requirements for aircraft on ground (AOG), however for them the satisfaction of completing on schedule and to the high standards

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Whilst decorative metal plating can certainly be classed as a niche sector, there are an array of competitors situated globally that contest FH Lambert’s strong position.

When asked what FH Lambert felt separated them from their competitors, they commented:

“Honesty. We will always inform the client of ways to improve the product.

This builds trust within the working relationship and opens up a new line of direct communication that benefits both client and contractor.”

required far outweigh the pressures that come with the challenge.

Due to the widespread clientele, they feel that the aviation market is in a state of constant growth.

A multitude of different departments are producing more and more intuitive ideas; satisfying the

As FH Lambert work primarily with end products (sometimes prototypes) for both the aviation and yacht markets, they’re well positioned to keep attune to design trends and movements,

demands of not just the general public but also some of the world’s most affluent people.

THE FUTURE Despite the luxury super yacht and aviation sectors being a growing and in some ways, lucrative market, it is also one that

within which they have seen a similar style and taste being continually used.

They’ve identified that simple yet elegant types of design that utilise rich and textured focal points are the current luxury trend for interiors. A prime example of this being their ‘Rose Gold’ finish, which has a unique reddish-pink hue that differentiates itself from all other golds.

It adds a touch of decadence alongside earth-toned interiors and beautifully sets off cherry and teak woods.

is notoriously difficult to penetrate. FH Lambert have not just achieved this, but have also established themselves in the sector as one of the key global suppliers for decorative plating, operating at the very top end of the market providing a combination of efficiency, practicality and beauty.

The future looks bright for FH Lambert in 2017 and beyond as they further solidify their position with top yacht and aviation designers.

Find us on...

F.H.Lambert Limited Watford West Works, 85a Hagden Lane Watford. Hertfordshire. WD18 7UA. UK.

+44 (0) 1923 229 444

enquiries@fhlambert.com

+44 (0) 1923 255 717

www.fhlambert.com

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USING THE POWER OF LIGHT HABERDASHERY

Haberdashery is a London based design practice specialising in bespoke lighting sculpture and products. They have created over 350 bespoke light sculptures for clients in over 30 countries since 2008 for leading architects, interior designers and developers.

Their latest product is Leaf, comprised of bone china leaves, all made in the UK, it is a delicate, customisable canopy system suspended from the ceiling to create a spectacular statement within an interior space.

Leaf is available as a product system, where the customer can specify his or her desired finish and shape, with drop height tailored to suit a space on a made-to-order basis. Alternatively, customers can work with Haberdashery to create highly customized versions where a larger scale is required.

create flowing forms along walls, around stairwells or even along ceilings. Each leaf is hand-finished in real 14 karat Gold and Platinum lustres or white glaze, and then mounted on small brass wall studs (with tarnish proof coating) which can be subtlety orientated to great effect.

This September, a new wall-mounted version is launched, ideally suited to Marine interiors, allowing designers to

When lit from nearby spotlights fantastic shadow and light reflections are created throughout the surrounding space.

www.haberdashery.com

WORLD’S ONLY CERTIFIED ULTRA-THIN LIGHTWEIGHT GLASS AEROGLASS BY - AVIATIONGLASS Up to 50% thinner and 25% lighter than traditional polycarbonate products, AeroGlass products are highly robust as well as scratch and UV-resistant. Creating the ultimate on-board experience inside business and commercial aircrafts, AeroGlass delivers superior optical quality via crystal-clear (99.9% transparent) panels and mirrors. Cost of ownership and maintenance are significantly reduced due to the product’s high level of durability and resistance to scratching when cleaning and handling.

The patented AeroGlass is the creation of AviationGlass & Technology, a certified supplier of the global aviation industry, specialized in the research, development and production of mirrors, transparencies and ornamental glass panels for aircraft cabin interiors. The company has a stateof-the-art production facility located in Voorthuizen, Netherlands.

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The company recently announced that it is enabling greater on-board personalization with its unique, multi-color printing technique that digitally embeds and seals text as well as images inside its laminated AeroGlass Mirror. This eliminates the risk of print being scratched off or fading away.

AeroGlass Mirrors are also available in any colour or shape and can be combined with integrated, touch sensitive lighting.

The AeroGlass Lighting Mirror has a translucent coating, that when combined with lighting components, provides an enhanced reflection quality compared to polycarbonate equivalents. The mirror has passed all required burn and impact tests as well as thermal shock and pencil hardness tests.

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DESIGNER IN PROFILE...

JULIE CLARK

Which sector do you specialise in?

Super yacht.

Is the super yacht/Aviation market an integral part of your business/large percentage of your market?

This is 85% of our business.

How long have you worked in this sector?

16 years.

Which other sectors do you work in?

Luxury Residences and Cruises.

Can you please give details of recent interesting projects and your direct involvement/ participation in these projects?

Client confidentiality is always a priority, I cannot disclose specific project details, I can confirm that we have been involved in some of the largest Super yachts around and have even incorporated colour changing lighting to the exterior with spectacular lighting displays which is always very interesting.

Working within the super yacht/ aviation sector must be different than the domestic and commercial markets, have you found this to be the case?

Obviously the demand is sometimes a lot higher in the super yacht market due to the high worth of the clients and the projects, however both deserve the high level of service that we offer.

Please describe any relevant technological advancements that may have influenced your work in recent years.

Lighting has changed so much in the past few years, it’s taken over a decade for LEDS to be where they are today, warmth of colour was always an issue in the beginning, however with addressable engines we have been able to create some

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Sales Director Savage Marine Ltd

ILLUMINATING MOOD AND MIND

spectacular lighting scenes, also the ease of use of control for the client we can set moods, from dusk to evening to dinner settings, LED have certainly made an impact. As with everything technology evolves and we always must embrace change and look to future technology to ensure we offer the most up to date products.

And trends/design directions moving forward...

We are involved in a market which is always looking for the most technically advanced products as well as being very aesthetically pleasing, Savage have always prided themselves on providing exceptional quality products and also working very closely with the designers to ensure that everything is in keeping within the design specification. In recent years we have and continue to provide a one stop solution to lighting requirements from luxury downlight, to wall lights, table lamps and complete control we bring the most experience team together to provide a complete solution.

Savage Marine have been designing and manufacturing high quality marine lighting for nearly two decades with their inhouse engineering facility and pride themselves on the highest of quality engineered products.

And now a little about you:

The car you drive: BMW X6.

Your favourite restaurant: A nice restaurant based in the beautiful east midlands countryside called Turpins.

Best way to relax: I haven’t found one yet! I am not the best at relaxing but I find a walk with my Dog Harley or just spending time with Family is just enough.

The place that gives you inspiration: The country side or a nice walk by the coast.

Ideal holiday destination: I have a house in Spain I love to go there as often as possible, its home so this is the perfect place for me.

With the ever increasing usage of LEDS, lighting has evolved and by utilising LED Technology individual LEDS can be dimmed, resulting in a dynamic control of light, colour and distribution.

Well-designed illumination systems can achieve fantastic lighting effects, not only for the eye, but also for mood and mind.

Savage Marine understand the importance of getting the correct control is a key requirement and can bring together the industry leaders to provide a complete solutions and a full team of experts for all lighting needs.

They will also offer a bespoke service for their entire range of downlight table lamps and wall lights for individual design. www.savagelighting.co.uk

Web www.savagelighting.co.uk Tel +44 (0) 1455 614545

Email sales@savagelighting.co.uk Fax +44 (0) 1455 291628

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BLANKA ADÁMKOVÁ Head of Maritime Programme, Preciosa-Lustry A.s.

Which sector do you specialise in?

Preciosa specialises in luxury decorative lighting for interiors.

Is the super yacht/Aviation markets an integral part of your business/large percentage of your market?

These two represent a niche in the market however the potential is still big.

How long have you worked in this sector?

I have worked in this sector for nearly 10 years.

What other sectors do you work in?

The other sectors of our production include hospitality, residential lighting and private residencies.

If able, please give details of your recent interesting projects and your direct involvement/participation in these projects.

Recently, we delivered varieties of luxurious lighting for public areas at Regent Seven Seas Explorer and we created bespoke lighting installations for MY Dilbar.

Please talk us through your process of design, build and application for your products, where applicable.

We work with Interior Designers worldwide and they usually specify either their own design/ idea or take inspiration from our files and send us their specification. Then we prepare visualisations, 3D models and technical sketches; what is needed to evaluate the solution.

When we agree on the design and selling conditions (managed often by purchasing companies or shipyards), we completely manufacture it in our facilities in Crystal Valley. For such a complicated lighting we provide installation team as well to be sure it is installed in compliance with our highest safety standards.

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What do you feel separates you as a company from your competitors?

Preciosa is unique because it has preserved the tradition of a manufacturer using a high proportion of manual work for almost three centuries.

The highest standards of craftsmanship, unique technical knowledge and innovative approach make Preciosa one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fine glass.

What are your current plans for 2017?

We plan to deliver opened projects to the client´s satisfaction and successfully represent the company during Monaco Yacht Show 2017.

Do you have any predictions for upcoming trends/design directions?

We feel that our clients look for more and more elegant, luxurious spaces with calm and quiet atmosphere. They seek for only few bespoke pieces, putting the accent on luxurious materials with an emphasis on detail and precision.

And now a little about you: Your favourite restaurant: Tamarind of Mayfair, London.

The place that gives you inspiration: Is where I can watch my children playing – unusual solutions and joy for any simple reason.

Ideal holiday destination That would be in some wild and deserted corner of the Czech Republic with no mobile phone signal.

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TRADITIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP TO CREATE BREATH-TAKING LIGHTING OBJECTS Since 1724 Preciosa has strengthened and deepened its knowledge of the characteristic properties of crystal glass to a masterly perfection. Preciosa still preserves the tradition of a manufacturer using a high proportion of manual work. The combination of the highest craftsmanship‘s standards and unique technical knowledge make Preciosa one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fine glass.

Preciosa is a top designer and manufacturer of a wide range of breath-taking lighting objects with respect to the special requirements present on board – unique chandeliers, wall lights, decorative objects, floor or furniture inlays, and various solutions for columns and balustrades.

Challenging sea conditions pose no limits to ambitious light projects when you have an experienced team of skilled designers and design engineers, support of the best technologies, and the luxury of having it all under one roof.

Moreover, each light installation has to pass the four-level safety tests; from testing the computer software, verifying the quality of the construction, durability of materials in salty chamber and ensuring the fixtures can withstand any sea route.

Projects for private luxury yachts speak for themselves; one of the references belongs to the longest super yacht in the world – luxurious Queen Mavia. In addition to this, Preciosa collaborated on the interiors of other luxury ship – Seven Seas Explorer. In cooperation with world-renowned architectural interior design company Tillberg Design AB, Preciosa created the bespoke lighting installations for the central rooms and ceiling solutions for the adjacent corridors. www.preciosalighting.com

Bohemian Crystal and its sparkling course

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LIGHTING

JOHN KUJAWA Founder and President Lumitec

Which sector do you specialise in?

Today the majority of our revenue comes from the design and manufacture of bespoke and stocked Marine LED Luminaires, including interior, deck, specialty, and underwater. However since inception we’ve considered Lumitec a product development company first and foremost. This means that we are always focused on strengthening our technical foundation, broadening our set of relevant skills, and deepening our on-site tools and resources. Today, by design, we are very well equipped to understand the technical needs of a customer, and to leverage our deep resources to quickly and efficiently deliver a high performance, feature-rich, long-lasting solution. As a result our ‘typical’ customer is more defined by their needs than by conventional market segments.

Is the super yacht/ aviation market an integral part of your business/large percentage of your market?

The super yacht segment of our business is rapidly growing, and is a natural growth path for the success we’ve enjoyed with custom and semi-custom builders in the sport yacht and sportfish market. We’ve been consulted by several design firms seeking our expertise in lighting design and integration with today’s ever more sophisticated lighting control systems.

How long have you worked in this sector?

Lumitec has been involved in the design and manufacture of lighting for marine applications for about 10 years. In total our engineering team, currently numbering 12, has more than 50 years’ combined experience in the core technologies.

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What other sectors do you work in?

We have a strong relationship with one of the world’s largest manufacturers of luxury coaches, Liberty Coach. We supply them with several interior and exterior luminaires custom designed for the specific needs of their highly refined customer base. We also leverage our deep technical expertise for certain military customers. For them we’ve engineered and delivered illumination products designed specifically to work effectively with night vision technologies. Similarly we’ve had strong successes in specialty industrial and terrestrial-vehicle applications. In short, whenever a user has a need for a luminaire engineered for any extreme environment, which delivers exceptional performance, reliability, usability, and aesthetic appeal we find an excellent fit for our core competencies.

Please talk us through your process of design, build and application for your products, where applicable.

Our design process is fast paced but laborious, iterative, handson, sometimes dirty, sometimes indirect, but always exciting. Our team truly excels in this area. We take a very holistic design approach, and in most cases everything is evolved concurrently mechanicals, thermals, mounting, circuitry, optics, software, etc. This enables us to truly arrive at an optimal overall solution, instead of a set of optimized features. For example, if we were to first design around thermal performance and then do the industrial design, we’d likely compromise the aesthetics of the luminaire. Considering thermals last would lead to diminished output. Focusing only on output and thermals however typically leads to very industrial looking products. It is a continuous balancing act like a great recipe to ensure that there is just enough of everything but not too much of anything.

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COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION AND SERVICE Lumitec believe that the sale of a product represents a commitment - a commitment from the manufacturer to the purchaser, and all the way to the end user.

Lumitec is committed to delivering performance, reliability, quality, and unparalleled support in all facets of their products and their business. Their reputation in this area among top builders, resellers, integrators, and end users speaks for itself.

In their tireless pursuit of excellence, they benchmark against standards, leverage best practices, and constantly innovate new techniques where necessary.

Founded in 2007, Lumitec was conceived, designed, and built to leverage new technologies in the development of innovative, high value LED lighting products. This concrete vision of who they are shapes everything about their company: the products they build, the markets they serve, the team they recruit, the tools and equipment they invest in, and even their physical environment.

In 10 years Lumitec has gone from a small start-up to a marketleading international LED lighting manufacturer. Their company continues to expand and innovate to meet a growing demand across diverse sectors on both land and sea. Today, Lumitec is known for its innovative LED lighting solutions sought by those for whom high performance and failsafe reliability are of paramount concern.

They remain committed to achieving the top objective in their company mission statement: “....To Provide Exceptional Value to our Customers...” www.lumiteclighting.com

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Photos courtesy of Riviera Luxury Motor Yachts

Discover true colors, rich textures, and warm tonal balance with artfully designed luminaires by Lumitec.

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TECHNOLOGY STYLUS WI-FI HANDSET TRUENORTH

The TrueNorth Stylus Wi-Fi phone—aviation’s most customisable handset—is the latest in airborne telephony.

Users benefit from all the advantages of a cordless phone, without any of the headaches.

Following in the footsteps of its corded cousin, the TrueNorth Stylus Wi-Fi handset is the ultimate in customisable and features industry leading high fidelity voice with an easy to use interface. The Stylus Wi-Fi phone is sleek, stylish and speaks every language so your clients can configure the phone to suit their needs. By adding texture, a logo, or changing the bezel colour the client’s requirements can be met, and the customer’s cabin design can sing.

TrueNorth Stylus phones are designed for performance and style, with the user and the installer in mind. Stylus offers an abundance of smart technology features, which is why

more owners and operators of VVIP aircraft choose it over any other handset. Users need never miss a call as a result of a dead battery because Stylus’ smart power management technology automatically powers the phone down when not in use for an extended period of time—improving battery performance while conserving power. Additional smart self-configuration technology means handsets retain passenger preferences, regardless of the handset’s location in the cabin. It charges in the cradle via Power over Ethernet (PoE) or 28V power, and is powered by Nickel-metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries, simplifying certification. Installed with Simphon Pro and Optelity cabin communications systems, Stylus handsets make inflight calls akin to talking faceto-face, through analog and digital noise cancellation. Its sleek design and myriad of customization options make it ideal for discerning aircraft owners. And the phone’s cradle fits into both TrueNorth’s Simphon legacy and Stylus corded handset cut-outs offering a simplified upgrade path. Plus TrueNorth’s MyStylus App lets the client make calls directly from their own iPhone for additional convenience.

The TrueNorth Stylus handset wins for looks and performance giving users more flexibility in the cabin.

www.truenorthavionics.com

GET ONLINE, GET ON BOARD SATCOM DIRECT

Satcom Direct brings powerful, information, entertainment and connectivity solutions to cabins of all sizes through the Satcom Direct Router, (SDR ™). In addition to supporting an extensive range of on board systems, the SDR enables the Global VT mobile app which allows passengers to use their smartphone and personal numbers to text and talk anywhere in the world through all phases of flight from taxi to taxi. Data streaming, internet connectivity, and provision of high definition media products are also delivered through the SDR. 90 Luxe et al

As it interfaces with onboard avionics, the SDR can extract operational data such as telemetry, position data, operational parameters and more. The SDR is the key to engaging the revolutionary flight operations management platform, SD Pro, which enables users whether pilots, passengers or maintenance personnel, to seamlessly access a suite of flight data tools from their own smartphones or tablets via an intuivie dashboard.

Designed as a complement to the SDR, the compact but powerful SD WiFi Hub adds functionality to, and enhances the performance of the SDR the for ultralong range aircraft. At just one inch high, it has the smallest and lightest form factor in aviation, allowing for easy installation and is perfectly suited for use on board smaller aircraft to support GlobalVT amongst other services. www.satcomdirect.com

DESIGNER IN PROFILE...

TAYLOR PROSBA

Which sector do you specialise in?

For business jets, Rockwell Collins specializes in cabin management and entertainment systems, wireless content distribution and high-speed Internet connectivity. In more simple terms, I try to make your aircraft experience extraordinary. A seamless blend between your home on the ground or in the sky.

Is the Aviation market an integral part of your business/ large percentage of your market?

Rockwell Collins serves many markets in aviation and defence, but I am entirely focused on the business aviation market. This spans everything from smaller corporate aircraft to large commercial aircraft with living space similar in size, look, and feel of a home.

How long have you worked in this sector?

Ten plus years in Aerospace. I started with Rockwell Collins after spending time in the Marines as an Infantry Officer. I have worked in different sectors during my time with the company, but I find the business I run now the most interesting in terms of new, relatable technologies.

What projects have you worked on recently?

My role is to identify and structure business opportunities, put the right team in place, and help clear the way for them to execute. Right now I’m looking at executing a strategy to expand into an adjacent market. It’s not a market my business is familiar with, so being able to interact with customers and identify gaps in their current aircraft experiences is exciting.

Director, Business Jet Cabin Solutions Rockwell Collins

ROCKWELL COLLINS - VENUE™ CABIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Working within the super yacht/aviation sector must be different than the domestic and commercial markets, have you found this to be the case?

Yes, but every market has shared and unique characteristics with others. The key is to think about how people want to interact with our systems on these aircraft as part of their daily lives. We know they want it to be intuitive, fully integrated with their personal devices, and deliver the services they have in their home. Breaking the problem down with this type of thinking is exactly the mindset that allows us to identify key design characteristics that correlate directly to the user experience and expectation.

Many business-jet owners are choosing to retain their aircraft longer and are considering updating elements such as the cabin interior. This can highlight obsolescence issues with their cabin management system.

Please describe any relevant technological advancements that may have influenced your work in recent years.

Not one specifically, but the overall speed of technological advancement of personal devices and how people interact with the world through them is a big driver. Anticipation of this speed of change drove us to develop a system design with the flexibility to accommodate this rapid turnover and advancement of devices and technologies.

Rockwell Collins’ phased approach for upgrading from older content management systems to Venue streamlines the transition. All while minimizing the impact to the aircraft’s structure and interior.

Any trends/design directions moving forward...

The trends in the business jet cabin market mirror the trends being seen on the ground and in your home. Increased proliferation of connectivity systems, at higher speeds and lower costs, are opening up opportunities to increase the entertainment and productivity capabilities on the aircraft. Standard communication protocols are allowing for more integration between personal devices and our systems. We’re consistently evaluating the latest consumer technologies; to anticipate what we think will mature and be applicable in our market space.

www.rockwellcollins.com

Technology continues to evolve, and older cabin management systems cannot keep up. Business aircraft owners need a cabin management system that can meet today’s requirements but also advance at the speed of technology.

The Venue™ cabin management system can do this and more, with no compromises. That’s because Rockwell Collins is not only investing in the hardware, but also in the future of in-flight capability and connectivity.

With superb design, Venue and their Stage™ content service deliver an exceptional experience to the aircraft cabin with rich content options for entertainment, news, moving maps, games, magazines and more, to make every flight more enjoyable; complete wireless and wired control of the cabin environment; and connectivity capabilities that bring a seamless, swift and reliable flow of data to and from the aircraft

When it comes to the design, installation and support of a cabin management system, experience matters. Rockwell Collins has maintained a steadfast focus on the aircraft cabin for more than 40 of their 80+ years in aviation.

Rockwell Collins know business aircraft – from flight deck to cabin to flight services and support. This experience combines with their drive to continually advance cabin and connectivity technologies, taking the cabin experience to new levels of capability for customers.

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DESIGNER IN PROFILE...

DR. WASSEF AYADI CEO IDAIR GmbH

Which sector do you specialise in?

Inflight Entertainment, Cabin Management Systems and Voice and Data Communications.

Is the super yacht/ aviation market an integral part of your business/large percentage of your market?

Aviation and precisely VVIP Business Aviation Market.

How long have you worked in this sector?

In the aviation industry over 13 years.

What other sectors do you work in?

Automotive industry.

If able, please give details of your recent interesting projects and your direct involvement/ participation in these projects.

Several projects are ongoing on over different airframes and in different project phases. Direct involvement could be in different forms and stages and support is given to project teams in order to make completions and offered services to customers a great success.

What do you feel separates you as a company from your competitors?

- Very innovative and reliable products - Extensive knowledge and expertise in the VVIP market segment - By merging the complementary strengths of its parent companies, IDAIR provides the most innovative technology and products to the most discerning VIP customers.

IDAIR is the only cabin electronics supplier that can provide and integrate all available cabin entertainment, control, and connectivity products, including telephony,

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broadband Internet and live direct broadcast TV, into a single, comprehensive, VIP aircraft solution.

- Deliveries on over multiple airframes and numerous configurations including A320, A330, BBJ1/2, B747-400, B747-8 and B777-200/300. The latest being three B787 aircraft with which IDAIR has made a very successful experience.

Working within the super yacht/ aviation sector must be different than domestic and commercial markets, have you found this to be the case?

In-deed the VVIP market is very unique and customer expectations in terms of passenger experience are a differentiating factor.

INNOVATOR IN CABIN EXPERIENCE Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, IDAIR develops, manufactures and supplies highly customisable Inflight Entertainment, Cabin Management Systems and Voice and Data Communications Solutions for VVIP aircraft as well as custom products for commercial airlines.

Using synergies with its parent companies, IDAIR provides engineering and certification services as well as worldwide in-service support after an aircraft enters into service.

Since its establishment in 2011 IDAIR has delivered on multiple airframe configurations including A320, A330, BBJ1/2, B747400, B747-8 and B777-200/300. The latest being three B787 aircraft.

As an innovator in cabin experience, IDAIR’s system offers passengers and crew alike an unparalleled user environment.

The intuitive User Interface allows full control of the cabin from terminals, handsets, monitors, in-seat touch screens, wall mounted touch screens, and tablets.

Please describe any relevant technological advancements that may have influenced/ affected your work in recent years.

Designed around their customer’s lifestyle and expectations, passengers and crew should be in control no matter where they are within the aircraft. The passenger facing mobile application allows users to simply stream favorite music, play a movie, lower the shades, and surf the internet all from a handheld device.

They can also simply set the ambiance of the aircraft’s full spectrum colored lighting to always have the right scene for any moment. IDAIR’s mobile application also runs in crew mode from anywhere on the aircraft bringing instant high-end service that their passengers expect.

Mobile technologies and connectivity have been a real game changer and enablers for our business in recent years

IDAIR views travel to be an extraordinary, luxurious, and comfortable experience. These are extraordinary aircraft and the environment they offer must be the most innovative, easy to use, immersive experience.

What are your current plans for 2017?

We are looking forward to further develop and execute our strategy and to the challenge of customizing the next generation of ever evolving entertainment and communications systems to delight the VVIP market while establishing IDAIR as the market leader in the industry

www.idair.aero

Do you have any predictions for upcoming trends/design directions?

- New display and lighting technologies - New control technologies - Wireless charging is also penetrating cabins.

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Entertainment & control at your fingertips.

Integrated. Intuitive. Simply high-end.

For more information about IDAIR, please visit www.idair.aero A joint venture between Lufthansa Technik AG and Panasonic Avionics Corporation

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PIRMIN BERGER

Director Marketing & Communication RUAG Switzerland AG, RUAG Aviation

Which sector do you specialise in?

What other sectors do you work in?

The RUAG Group comprises five divisions (Aviation, Aerostructures, Space, Ammotec and Defence), each dedicated to a particular field within aerospace and defence. RUAG Aviation offers customized solutions for business and private aircraft as well as for military aviation customers.

Besides aviation, the RUAG Group is also active in space, aerostructures, cyber security, training and simulation, as well as the law enforcement and defence sector.

RUAG Aviation services aircraft and helicopters throughout their entire life cycle and provides innovative cabin solutions. It is also the manufacturer (OEM) of the Dornier 228, a versatile aircraft for special missions as well as passenger and cargo operations.

Is the super yacht/Aviation market an integral part of your business/large percentage of your market?

RUAG Aviation has been a leading provider of aviation services to the business and private aviation sector for more than a decade.

Serving both business jet and helicopter customers within this market represents part of our core business. It is also one of our three strategic growth areas. In particular, we are investing in our cabin interior business.

How long have you worked in this sector?

The cabin interior heritage dates actually back into the 1920s, when opulent Dornier flying boats were roaming the world’s skies. RUAG Aviation inherited this legacy when it acquired parts of Fairchild Dornier in 2003. Recent years have seen a marked increase in the importance of activities within in the head-of-state, business and private aviation sectors for RUAG Aviation. Lifecycle support – including cabin interiors – is integral to this.

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If able, please give details of your recent interesting projects and your direct involvement/ participation in these projects.

We recently worked on a project involving a Bombardier Challenger CL604. It was coming up for its 192-month heavy maintenance check – and the customer also wanted to update the cabin interior, which was beginning to look dated. We were able to perform the heavy maintenance check, resolve all the technical issues it revealed, and completely refit the cabin with new carpets, soft furnishings and leather upholstery, all within just 10-weeks. The customer was delighted with the results and the new brighter feel of his aircraft cabin. Because RUAG Aviation provides a one-stop shop covering the full gamut of aviation services, we can carry out multiple jobs within a single downtime. The result – as in this case – is that the customer saves money and any impact on his operations is kept to an absolute minimum.

An exciting ongoing project is the constant expansion of our service portfolio. It allows us to enhance our support of existing customers, but it also provides an opportunity to build strong relationships with new partners and brand new customers. One of our most recent additions was the Gulfstream G550.

What do you feel separates you as a company from your competitors?

We believe that partnering with strong organisations produces the best results for our customers, for our partners and for ourselves: hence our company motto, “Together ahead.”

RUAG AVIATION 4G-connectivity experience for helicopter passengers.

Connectivity is a standard today. Discerning customers expect to stay connected independent from where they are. It must be easy accessible and with the same speed they enjoy in their home or office – even when they are in the air. With the new helicopter cabin 4G LTE connectivity solution from RUAG Aviation, customers benefit from levels of smartphone connectivity to rival those on the ground – at an affordable cost.

Instant messaging, video calling, full social media interaction, live streaming and fast Internet searches are all at the user’s fingertips for the duration of a flight.

Working with ground-based 4G LTE networks via a dedicated externally mounted aerial specially design for helicopters; the system interfaces with an on-board router to deliver seamless high-speed WIFI Internet connectivity during overland flights – even in remote and mountainous areas.

By keeping the technology straightforward and strong, RUAG Aviation has created an innovative solution that meets the most stringent of customer requirements while remaining extremely weight efficient. Traditionally, helicopter cabin interior connectivity has relied on expensive, bulky and cumbersome SATCOM systems. With the new 4G LTE solution from RUAG Aviation, you can experience connectivity with twice the speed and reliability – at a significantly lower operating cost. www.ruag.com

Living in the sky Feeling at home while travelling: Exclusive cabin interiors for helicopters and jets

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ACCESSORIES THE HISTORY OF BACCARAT & YACHTING IS LEGENDARY BACCARAT

Two and one half centuries of craftsmanship, perfection and passion have made Baccarat the symbol of the art de vivre à la française and a favourite of home and yacht owners.

Keeping an impeccable balance between heritage and modernity, savoir-faire and art, each Baccarat piece is an object of delight, a “victory over banality”.

With pure lines, as if caressed by the wind, the Voile Alizée created by Klaus Harttung, is an invitation to set sail.

Lovers of boats and the sea will want to dive into the ocean trail with this creation: a trophy for the unforgettable moments in life and a wonderful gift to dream of distant horizons.

The surface of the sail, 29 cm high, allows for bespoke engravings. www.baccarat.com

BESPOKE CREATIONS SIMON ORRELL

Exquisite custom-made accessories including tissue boxes and trays, wastepaper baskets and pen holders are the finishing touches that will give all cabins a personal touch.

Using unique and rare surfaces such as shell, shagreen, parchment, Simon Orrell Designs has a reputation for creating beautiful contemporary pieces from materials that other craftsmen find challenging. ‘Our clients are very excited by our new collections of shell accessories – kabebe, black lip, mother of pearl, hammershell, tiger brown lip and cowrie to name just a few. Shell offers an iridescence that makes it very attractive and opulent, but also offers variety since different shells lend themselves to different treatments,’ explains Simon. ‘Cowrie, for example, can look spotted like a leopard – which is one effect – but sand it flat and the surface

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metamorphoses into a veiny pink marble.

Hammershell can be tinted and we do a lot of accessories in various bespoke hues. Black lip shell is very exotic and sophisticated; we recently provided half a dozen tissue boxes for a super yacht in this rich, masculine finish.

Another favourite finish with the marine world is shagreen, the skin of a ray, which is elegantly textured in its natural form, but can also be dyed to suit a cabin’s decorative scheme.

www.simonorrelldesigns.com

SUPPLYINBESPOKE LUXURY EYELEVEL JET INTERIORS

Established in 2005 Eyelevel Jet Interiors specialise in supplying private jets and yachts with luxury items to enhance the passengers travelling experience. They are proud to work with some of the world’s leading luxury brands.

They offer an extensive range of fine china, glass wear, flat wear, bespoke table linen, bedding, cushions, blankets, handmade leather cabin accessories and beautiful bespoke amenity flight bags, built to customers own specification.

of pieces that reflect their image and personality and will give the ‘wow’ factor on board.

A tailored concierge service is also offered allowing aircraft or yacht owners to contact

Eyelevel with bespoke requests for particular items.

CEO Mr Matthew Delamere and his team aim to offer a professional and efficient service delivering to locations all over the world. www. eyelevelmedia.com

Eyelevel Jet Interiors also work with leading luxury skin care companies and can offer an exquisite range of cellular creams, serums, treatments and skincare lines all in perfect travel sizes, or full size if required, packed in tailor made amenity bags to be enjoyed by passengers. New for 2017 is the luxury brand ‘Twelve’ offering a range of pure handmade organic products.

One of our exciting projects includes supplying a fleet of aircraft with a selection of items from a renowned designer. They have taken time working with their client to pick perfect designs, colours and shapes

BESPOKE UPHOLSTERY HCI INTERIORS LONDON

HCI Interiors London are more than just yacht decorators; this eponymous soft furnishings company offer a very personal service capturing the unique design style of a yacht. unique design style of a yacht, The personality and a vision of what’s inspires the owner; the way the rich palette of details can make the perfect finishing touch, influencing mood and complementing lifestyle; such as these stunning hand painted leather cushions.

They create one off pieces for yachts: handmade custom couture cushions and throws which can be bespoke embroidered or enhanced, for example by metallic inlays, and use vivid outdoor upholstery fabrics with 365 days a year usage and tailored fitted upholstery.

HCI has a highly experienced team which can create Sunburst pleated and fabric walls using textiles complying with international marine standard; including bespoke fabric panelling, drapery, studded leather wardrobe doors and metallic wall-coverings. All is made with exclusivity in mind and a close attention to detail. HCI sources an exclusive collection of Europe’s unique

lighting, rugs and furniture designers offering the finest design mixes of luxury interior furnishings.

HCI have been supplying bespoke upholstered luxury furniture, flame retardant fabrics, soft furnishings and

speciality wall-coverings to the most discerning and experienced interiors professionals market for almost 20 years – from residential to large scale commercial and hospitality projects. www.hc-interiors.co.uk

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ACCESSORIES

SCOTT RITTER

Which sector do you specialise in?

DDA’s initial focus since the company’s founding was private aviation, which still remains the largest part of our business. We have grown our super yacht market over the years and it remains a growth area for us. Other areas of our business include bespoke design, residential, hospitality, and furniture industries.

Is the super yacht/ aviation market an integral part of your business/large percentage of your market?

For more than 35 years, it has been a core focus for our business. We believe there is no other company that has outfitted as many jets as we have, and it’s our goal to match that on the super yacht side in the coming years.

How long have you worked in this sector?

We have worked in this sector since our company’s founding in 1983, and we have sustained many of the same clients to this day. We value our partnerships with these companies and design firms and are always looking for new ways to collaborate.

What other sectors do you work in?

Other markets we have a lot of experience in and passion for include bespoke design, residential, hospitality and furniture sectors.

If able, please give details of your recent interesting projects and your direct involvement/ participation in these projects.

One of the characteristics our clients value in us is our discretion. We cannot share many details with the public but continue to work with heads of state around the world as well as many royal families, bringing the imagined to life in bespoke design pieces. Our Private Aviation + Yachting Division works on a daily basis with aviation companies, OEMs, and yacht manufacturers/ 98 Luxe et al

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EXPERTS OF LUXURY

designers to bring specific client visions to life – partnering with the world’s finest luxury brands.

The Dallas, Texas-based Dahlgren Duck & Associates, DDA, has developed a 30-year-old business supplying major aircraft OEMs, completion centers and yacht manufacturers with an extensive offering of the finest crystal, china, flatware, linens, and amenities, as well as customized services, to meet any space or style. Not only is DDA experts of luxury and unmatched in service, but also personal purveyors of product who carefully strategize and consult to enhance an overall vision: always at the forefront of design and committed to responding to the demand for modern luxury.

Please talk us through your process of design, build and application for your products, where applicable.

On a high level we have 5 main categories: discovery, budgeting/ sourcing, procurement, delivery and installation.

What do you feel separates you as a company from your competitors?

The knowledge of our people, and our service. The understanding we have of the markets and its environments is unsurpassed, as well as a commitment to giving the very best service in the industry. Our team strives to understand every detail and scope of a project on the customer end; and on the vendor side, our relationships with these partners are strong.

Working within the super yacht/ aviation sector must be different than domestic and commercial markets, have you found this to be the case?

Each market presents its unique challenges and opportunities.

The super yacht and aviation markets certainly have their own sets of challenges and opportunities when it comes to the limitations of those spaces and elements and environments that those products will be in.

The challenge of bringing specific design visions to fruition is one we welcome and look forward to.

Please describe any relevant technological advancements that may have influenced/affected your work in recent years.

Last year we unveiled a new look in our branding and continue to improve our back-end ordering system to streamline the client specification, selection, ordering, and reordering process and add time-saving convenience for our clients. We strive to put more real-time information into our clients’ and designers’ hands.

DDA provides consultants who work alongside design teams to define and realize the unique styling of hundreds of interiors by procuring the finest products and patterns from top luxury brands. Several luxury brands for china include Hermes, Bernardaud, and Dibbern; for crystal, Baccarat and Saint-Louis; flatware, Christofle and Robbe & Berking; and linens, Rivolta and Cottimaryanne. These are just a few of the finest brands in the world that make up dozens of vendors in its portfolio. DDA has fostered these relationships for the past thirty years so diligently that many times, the vendors (many who are namesake, heritage brands), have developed special pieces to meet aviation/yachting needs and requirements, from personalizing dimensions of a crystal wine glass to adapting lead times and adding logos.

DDA also offers a bespoke design division which is the crown jewel of the business. It is comprised of a network of project consultants, artisans and boutique craftsmen who are eager to bring the extraordinary to life for the word’s super elite. Many of these items include objets d’art fashioned from an inspiration or vision, or working with a luxury brand to personalize a specific piece. This division requires deep knowledge and imagination. www.dahlgrenduck.com

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SHANNON GILL Director, Business Development MSB Design Inc.

Which sector do you specialize in?

Aircraft interiors Is the super yacht/ aviation market an integral part of your business/large percentage of your market?

Aviation represents 99% of our business. We see significant areas where our products would be suitable for super yachts, but have not yet approached this market.

How long have you worked in this sector?

I have been in the Industry for 8 years, The company is 12 years old and is part of Sogeclair Aerospace based in France, which is over 50 year old.

What other sectors do you work in?

We provide engineering support for major automotive OEMs,

If able, please give details of your recent interesting projects and your direct involvement/ participation in these projects.

We have recently been asked to provide engineering and manufacturing support for complex mechanisms for a major business jet OEM. With our experience in the VVIP completion market, we were able to provide a high class look and feel that customers are expecting on their business jets.

Please talk us through your process of design, build and application for your products, where applicable.

Much of our design work is customer driven. We recognize a need in the market and work to address concerns for our customers. This process for us always starts with a multiperson brainstorming activity where all input is considered.

In some cases, we invite our customers and end users to participate in these discussions to incorporate as many points of view as possible to our final design. The next stage is to work on a concept, which we 100 Luxe et make al would available for our

customers to provide feedback.

Our scrutinized concept is given to our engineering team for a complete engineering package using CATIA, then on to our production where our team is dedicated to produce the high quality products that we deliver.

What do you feel separates you as a company from your competitors?

We have a truly excellent team of engineers who provide a level of detail to our production that can be relied upon. Our production process follows a strict quality plan that ensures that the final product is exactly what is expected.

Working within the super yacht/ aviation sector must be different than domestic and commercial markets, have you found this to be the case?

Our business jet products are subjected to the highest standards, in design and functionality. It is unlike any experience that we see in commercial applications.

Please describe any relevant technological advancements that may have influenced/affected your work in recent years.

We have seen a higher demand in the advancement of technology use onboard the planes, which we are successfully integrating into our product line.

What are your current plans for 2017?

We recently opened a new plant in Savannah Georgia, where we will be able to manufacture most of our products for our US based customers.

Do you have any predictions for upcoming trends/design directions?

There seems to be a demand for functional living spaces within the cabin, a less of a business-like atmosphere. We see this trend continuing with the addition of high end home comforts being added through the living areas.

PRECISION ENGINEERED CABIN INTERIORS Montreal-based MSB Design, a Sogeclair Aerospace company, is a precision engineering business which has built a reputation for quality, expertise, and clever design. The product range includes Hi-Lo tables, crystal, china and flatware inserts, pre-engineered cabin monuments and tailored stowage items for personal devices, for business aviation aircraft of all sizes.

The current Hi-Lo table portfolio offers over twenty-five versions each with different features. Many incorporate slim pedestals, stylish floor fittings and optional shrouds to change the shape from square to an elegant oval. The tables, which are highly robust as well as functional, are available in manual and electric options. The push of a single button can convert the table from a low-level coffee table format to high level dining table option, whilst the electric versions, which come with up to four synchronized pedestals for larger dining surfaces can be operated by Bluetooth.

MSB Design has also created a stowage solution that ensures valuable dining ware, pieces of art and other valuables are kept secure to prevent items becoming damaged and reducing noise during flight. Made of lightweight but incredibly strong, high density foam each stowage piece is laser cut to perfectly match the contours and shapes of the items to be stowed. The products can be finished to reflect corporate colours, logos, cabin design or company branding, whilst a range of aluminum and transparent inserts are also available for a more contemporary look. www.msbexpertise.com

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THE FASTEST TWIN TURBOPROP ON THE MARKET Piaggio Aerospace - Avanti EVO

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Piaggio Aerospace has the proud position of having brought into production the fastest twin turboprop on the market.

Continuing the success of the Italianbuilt Piaggio Avanti II twin turboprop, the new version, Piaggio Avanti EVO has an improved performance with the enviable environmental and economic advantages of a reduction in fuel and noise. This evolved design has created one of the most cost effective aircraft to run in its sector.

The improvements are also found in its increased range, now capable of flights up to 1,980 miles, reaching speeds of up to 460 mph. These improvements are achieved in the main by new winglets which create a lower drag profile, and five blade Hartzell scimitar propellers for increased efficiency. These propellers also have the much sought after effect of reducing noise both in the cabin by 20% and externally by 68%. The new design has also improved the performance of faster climb ability. Anti-skid brakes and digital steering are also new additional improvements.

Improved performance along with the uniquely distinct external design of the rear mounted turboprop engines are matched in their splendour by the VIP interior design of the spacious cabin.

With dimensions unexpected for the turboprop – 5 feet 9 inches high and 6 feet wide – the aircraft is capable of carrying as many as nine passengers.

The consideration for the quality of the passenger experience has been paramount in this design. The cabin has been pressurised to maintain sealevel pressure until the aircraft reaches 24,000 feet. The VIP seats have been designed by Icaobucci HF and finished in leather from Poltrona Frau. Each passenger has control over their airconditioning and lighting options within their own personal space.

The Piaggio Avanti Evo is the third generation model of Piaggio’s flagship model; its debut in 1990 signified the start of Piaggio’s significant and continued contribution to the luxury jet market, and specifically a jet with the versatility of a turboprop.

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THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE AIRCRAFT TO RUN IN ITS SECTOR.

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A SUPER YACHT WITH TRUE OCEAN-GOING PURPOSE ​ achting Developments Y Cygnus Montanus

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THE RESULT IS A FAST, MODERN, LIGHT YACHT THAT SAILS WITH EASE AND PURPOSE.

Yachting Developments, the New Zealand based international award winning builder of composite yachts have launched their latest vessel, the 33.8m Cygnus Montanus.

The beautiful lifting keel ocean going sloop was designed by German Frers of Frers Naval Architecture. The interior design was completed by Adam Lay Studio.

Front and centre of the creation of this magnificent boat were the owners. They are very experienced sailors who relish in the lengthy voyages on the open sea. Their joy of sailing may be in fact greater than their joy of arrival at the destination, and with this passion they heavily influenced and shaped the design process. It was paramount that the handling of this boat be easy with all on board capable of playing an active role, and that to complement their efforts only a small crew would be required.

The result is a fast, modern, light yacht that sails with ease and purpose.

Whilst achieving this great ocean going ability the interiors of the yacht have been designed for sumptuous luxury, and accommodate the owner’s family of equally avid sailors.

Cygnus Montanus has the immense capacity to accommodate 24, which gives an indication of the incredible living space which is fully utilised even with a regular guest list of only eight.

The full beam owner’s cabin is located aft and has a king-size bed which is slightly off-set to make space for a seating area with a small sofa and a desk. The cabin also benefits from a dressing room and bathroom with twin basins and shower.

The three guest cabins have Pullmans and en-suite bathrooms. The interiors of these cabins not only reflect the owner’s current living requirements but are decorated to encapsulate the adventures and sailing achievements of the owner’s voyages on their previous yachts.

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Adam Lay Studios have created an elegantly styled, family focused and very personal open plan apartment style interior, in which the magnitude of space from the forward bulkhead to the aft bulkhead can be appreciated. The main living area is open plan and the inclusion and positioning of the skylights bathes the space with natural light. The decor is bright and splashes of vibrant colour are added to the teak and sycamore back drop in the form of fabric panels and paint choices.

The two identical crew cabins are located up forward accessed via the galley and crew companionway via a central passageway. The main cooking area and preparation area is located port.

Whilst starboard is the laundry which is equipped with full height fridges and freezers.

The saloon is spacious and inviting, with portholes, sky-lights and highlevel coach roof windows. There is a bar on the starboard side and dining area for eight people. Light entertainment requirements are serviced by a mounted flat screen TV found in a lounging area and a coffee table engineered by exquisite craftsmanship houses an integrated electric piano.

A clean practical deck layout and modern carbon fibre, roller furling boom complete the picture of this stunning yacht.

Cygnus Montanus is an absolute credit to Yachting Developments and by association, New Zealand’s marine industry skills. She is a true representative of the way the owner’s vision has been realised by the ‘team’ – designer, builder, interior décor specialist, to create a luxurious, impeccably stylish and sumptuously-appointed super yacht, and the entire process was all timed to meet the owner’s 18month allotted time schedule, an outstanding achievement without compromise, to deliver a truly majestic vessel.

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THE WORLD’S LARGEST AND FASTEST ALUMINIUM MOTOR YACHT Silver Fast - Silver Yachts

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Silver Fast is the fourth and most recent super yacht built by Australia’s premier luxury yacht builder SILVERYACHTS, owned by Guido Krass. She is the most advanced, eco-fuel efficient vessel in the ground-breaking Silver Series. Designed

by Espen Oeino, one of world’s famous yacht designers, SILVER FAST retains the super-sleek contour and unique hull lines of her much-prized predecessors but with a striking new all dark silver paint. At 77 metres (252.6ft) with a top speed of over 27 knots in optimal conditions, Silver Fast is the world’s largest and fastest aluminium motor yacht with conventional propulsion in terms of length to speed ratio. Silver Fast is also the fastest long range cruising yacht – 4,500 nautical miles at 18 knots and 6,000 nautical miles at 14 knots with an already proven capability to effortlessly complete long passages in every sea state. She is capable of crossing the Atlantic at approximately 22 knots cruising speed, which is a recordbreaking performance.

The design criteria was to create a boat with exceptional performance, tremendous range and very capable seakeeping. Espen Oeino created a semidisplacement shallow draught design that adopted the lightweight slender concept. A high length:beam ratio has traditionally been the route to high speed which when incorporated with an easily driven hull provides the benefits of greater efficiency and excellent seakeeping. The build process was kept simple – conventional shaftdrive, welldesigned systems and large technical spaces. Silver yachts are subtle, shapely low-profile darts, distinct in their class by being low, narrow and very sleek.

Clearly influenced by executive jet aircraft design with a rounded raked fuselage-like superstructure, the all-aluminium construction is simply finished with a single dark shade of metallic silver. The design also achieves a further comparison with aircraft

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design with its lightweight properties.

The gross tonnage of under 1,000GT is half that of some yachts of comparable length, in part due to the aluminium honeycomb construction of much of the interior, but also because of the paredback beam and height which means there is physically less yacht.

Designed by Vain Interiors of Germany, the interior of Silver Fast has a matte finish throughout. With a colour palette of greys and browns and dressed with white framed monochrome prints, accompanied by silver metal painted accent panels, grey coloured mirrors and the natural shine of the silk carpet.

All surfaces are chosen to get a nice patina which will become even more beautiful in time. More than using extremely rare materials, the real luxury with this interior are the furniture and details based on the team’s design and perfectly executed by European manufacturers. There is a gentle sense of masculinity in the design. Staircases are clad in stitched mid-grey leather matched by the handrails, and carpets are of grey silk. It has a timeless, inviting, cosy feel décor.

There are three levels for guests to enjoy. Four guest cabins are located on the lower deck with three spacious VIP cabins situated up and towards the front, and then the owner’s suite is on the owner’s deck at the front. The main salon is a cool space and features a sliding glass panel that closes off the library from the main space. The sundeck is an ideal, private space.

The Jacuzzi comes with a carbon fibre cover it can also be used as a dance floor. This deck also includes a bar, custom fridge and a TV, and there is also a built-in barbeque and additional storage, with seating at the front. There is a horseshoe sofa around two tables.

Loose Paola Lenti furniture adds a little flexibility and colour.

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The next deck down is entirely for the owner’s use. The master cabin is vast and offers expansive views through the forward windows. An indoor sunpad, accessed up a few steps, sits forward of the berth.

To the rear of the deck is the owner’s lounge, with sliding doors opening onto a private terrace. A staircase links to the VIP guest accommodation on the main deck. Eight crew cabins are found on the lower deck, along with the rest of the guest accommodation: four large en suites. Two further crew cabins are located on this lower-deck guest space.

A steam room, sauna, massage area and hairdressing station surround an area for exercise. The sloping aft wall, the transom of the yacht, rises to reveal the large teaklaid swim platform complete with more Paola Lenti furniture.

The key feature of the design is the long expanse of glass that extends along the majority of the upper deck. When desired, the air-conditioned interior can be exposed to the exterior by retracting the floor-to ceiling windows. This space overlooks a large working deck, which is home to a couple of large tenders, launched and retrieved by crane. Above this deck is another large open space, which can serve as a secondary helideck, while a Jacuzzi is concealed under the mast structure.

Silver Fast has benefited significantly from the Guido Krass’ vision and commitment towards achieving constant improvements in the design, build and operation of the vessel. Whatever is required of this yacht, it can deliver: cover distance, cruise slowly, explore off the beaten track, sail into Monaco, entertain friends and family, charter.

Silver Fast has been shortlisted for the International Yacht and Aviation Awards 2017 in the category Power Yacht over 60m.

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