This is a 55-meter (180-foot) design study in which I tried to
create an extremely organic base shape punched with very rectangular glass
sections. In our studio we code-named it "Greenhouse."
 Cor D. Rover. (Click image to enlarge)
Nowadays, glass technology enables us to make more use of this
magnificent material without ever compromising safety. With this elaborate use
of glass I managed to have stunning views from inside with floor-to-ceiling
glass panels. Combined with partly glass bulwarks, it gives the people on board
the feeling they are on a terrace floating over the sea.
 The owner’s stateroom is situated on the forward main deck with
balconies combined with sliding doors on both sides. There is an option for
an extra VIP stateroom on the skylounge deck, creating an airy and light
penthouse with maximum privacy both inside and out. Abaft the engine room
there is an inside swimming pool and gym, again with balcony doors on
both sides. (Click image to enlarge)
Although this design was done with an unrestricted and open mind, it already
has created some interest with a few of my clients. I hope it will materialize,
even if it is in a somewhat more conventional execution. — Cor D. Rover is CEO of Holland-based Cor D. Rover Design.
www.cor-d-rover.com
Project 7A is an unusual but interesting departure. This is
definitely a progression where the concept considers scale and space,
endeavoring to create an 80-meter (262-foot), five-and-a-half-deck yacht with
balanced proportions and the silhouette of a much smaller 35-meter yacht. The
present design has that very English slipper stern and high bold stem that
diverts attention from long external decks. Above the main deck, the houses are
shorter than we are used to seeing, making it a lighter and therefore faster
yacht, which also comfortably remains below 3,000 gross tons. (Click image to enlarge)
 Barry van
Geffen. (Click image to enlarge)
With many larger 100-meter-plus yacht designs on the books, we
have been considering for some time that as the sheer physical size and the
internal volumes of these large superyacht projects increase, so the
external styling becomes rather less graceful and more ship-like. Too many
capital projects are exhibiting the characteristics of cruise liners for
whatever reason, but this really need not be the case.The target idea of minimalism is often quoted as a kind of
Holy Grail, but in truth these larger projects need not be driven by the need
for high interior volumes. Project 7A is a definite and exerted attempt to
create a minimalist design, and this has been done with an eye to maintaining
absolute comfort for owners and guests, without restricting the crew and
service areas. —Barry Van
Geffen is CEO of UK-based Laurent Giles Naval
Architects.
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