Siewert Yacht Design The Art Of Design

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Yacht Styling

The desire to build a yacht is always coupled with the client's vision of the project. At this stage we listen to and discuss that vision. We then set goals for the project, set priorities, and start to develop ideas. The process begins with a series of concept sketches, working with the client to develop the yacht’s style.

1-Yacht Styling

2- Yacht Interiors

3- Refit & Conversion

4- Project Consulting

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CONCEPTS

After basic parameters for your project have been outlined, we start with concept sketches to explore the exterior design styling. At the same time, the arrangement is developed to ensure if fits within the envelope of the exterior design.

Upon the selection and narrowing of these concepts to a single, more refined idea, further exploration is done into mechanical detail and function.

ARRANGEMENT

Simultaneously with the exterior styling, we develop the arrangement of the yacht, to ensure if fits within the envelope of the exterior design and has a cohesive flow. It is here that the character and organization of the yacht is established.

2D PROFILES

As the exterior styling and arrangement merge, the yacht’s profile becomes more defined in terms of size and proportion. This is where a keen and experienced eye for subtlies is valued.

3D MODELING & RENDERING

What are your motivating factors for refitting your yacht? Do you have a detailed, specific picture of your desired outcome? Knowing what you want, and communicating that vision in as much detail as possible will help you achieve the most out of your refit project.
It is usually essential to go through the vessel to highlight any obvious planning or design constraints as well as potential opportunities. We’ll start an initial clients brief by talking through your requirements, wish lists, likes and dislikes and target budget and timeframe.

The Process

Preliminary Design

After creating an outline of the concept’s performance goals and aesthetic elements, the process begins of integrating the client’s ideas into architectural drawings and artistic renderings. Series of sketches, drawings and discussions fine-tune the concept.

Throughout this phase the engineering and architectural challenges are identified and practical experience helps determine the feasibility of the preliminary design.

Bid Package

Once the preliminary design has been approved, there is a more comprehensive look at the drawings. The purpose of this phase is to perform a complete feasibility study, bringing the conceptual design towards a buildable solution. The entire scope of the project is considered and methods, materials and features are identified and documented.

A set of detailed drawings and a written specifications are produced which the client can use in conjunction with a builder, to determine the technical scope, project cost, and schedule.

Construction Drawings

Following the approval of the bid package, this very labor-intensive phase of the design process begins. Using the project specifications, naval architecture considerations; stability, hydrodynamics, resistance, powering, and structure are developed and documented.

A parallel course is taken with interior design; details of construction, materials, and specifications are completed. Pages of room plans, elevations, and details are drawn using advanced computerized technology, enabling builders and sub-contactors to collaborate and share easily. The final product is a complete drawing package from which the various trades can build the yacht.

Production & Delivery

This final phase begins with the acceptance of the engineering drawings and completes with the purchasing of materials, construction, testing and sea trials and finally the client's acceptance. Siewert Design can provide complete oversight on the client's behalf using years of yacht building experience to gauge project progress and quality.