Zaha Hadid designs Superyacht for Blohm+Voss
18 ottobre 20013
The design concept, launched at the latest exhibition of Zaha Hadid’s work at the David Gill Gallery in London, is based around the sculptural form of a master prototype conceived for a 128m yacht. In addition, the Unique Circle Yachts by Zaha Hadid Architects for Blohm+Voss is a family of five individual 90m yachts that creatively explore the design philosophies of the master prototype within the technical requirements of a fully-engineered yacht design.
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The overall design is informed by fluid dynamics and underwater ecosystems,
with hydrodynamic research shaping the design of the hull. The exoskeleton
structure of the upper section is an interwoven network of supports that vary
in thickness and lend a natural aesthetic to the yacht’s external appearance;
evoking the organic structural systems of natural marine formations and
connecting the various levels and decks of the ship seamlessly via expressive
diagonals.
Whereas traditional yacht designs adhere to a strict horizontal order, this
exoskeleton creates an intense connectivity between the various decks and
elements of the design. The fluid design language of the master prototype has
been applied to the five subsequent 90m variations of the Unique Circle Yachts,
creating a design with the highest correlation between the various options.
The 90m JAZZ yacht is the first of the five Unique Circle Yachts that has been
technically specified and detailed by the naval architects at Blohm+Voss. Its
lineage from the 128m master prototype is evident, with further technical
refinements to address the specifications required for ocean crossings.
In addition to JAZZ, four further 90m yachts have been designed to fulfil the
different requirements and individual requests of their designated owners. Each
design will vary in layout according to the owner’s preferences.
The design process was very much a collaborative one, with Blohm+Voss and ZHA
working together to address the practical challenges of designing a yacht while
remaining true to the design language of the master prototype. The resulting
designs are the synergy of Hadid’s design vision and the technical expertise of
Blohm+Voss, allowing a flexibility and customisation in the eventual design of
the yacht.
“As a dynamic object that moves in dynamic environments, the design of a yacht
must incorporate additional parameters beyond those for architecture – which
all become much more extreme on water. Each yacht is an engineered platform
that integrates specific hydrodynamic and structural demands together with the
highest levels of comfort, spatial quality and safety.” explained Zaha Hadid.
Blohm+Voss has the proven experience, the in-house technical expertise, and the
capacities to offer tailor-made solutions for the most demanding buyers in the
superyacht market. The naval architects of Blohm+Voss are forever pushing the
boundaries of technology and innovation. In recent years Blohm+Voss has built
many of the world’s most prestigious mega yachts. These include the
groundbreaking 394-foot “A “designed by Philippe Starck , the “Eclipse”,
designed by Terrence Disdale, which at 533 feet (162.5 m) is the world's second
largest private yacht. Other Blohm + Voss superyacht projects include, the
“Mayan Queen IV” and the “Palladium”.
Dr. Herbert Aly, CEO and Managing Partner of Blohm+Voss says: “On an aesthetic
level, a superyacht is a great design task as everything is customised down to
the last detail. A superyacht is by definition an exercise in total design,
where every detail is looked at with attention and refinement. In the past, in
the era of steam liners, there has been an attempt of utilising ship building
elements in architecture. Zaha Hadid and her team have taken this ethos and
created a bold new vision and a new benchmark in the design of superyachts.”
Aly adds: “The idea of the Unique Circle Yachts allows for variation of a
genotype and its phenotypes, offering a range of possible solutions based on an
cognate platform. As a result Zaha Hadid’s design is malleable to suit the
very individual wishes and needs of a potential customer which lies at the
heart of Blohm+Voss’ approach to yacht design. The strength of the design lies
not just in its functionality and form, but also its effortless adaptability.”
Zaha Hadid Architects and Blohm+Voss have transformed yacht design; creating an
innovative concept and developing this vision into a fully seaworthy prototype
that offers dynamic new possibilities for naval architecture.
Architect: Zaha Hadid
Design: Zaha Hadid, Patrik Schumacher
Design Team: Thomas Vietzke, Jens Borstelmann, Daniel Widrig, Sofia Daniilidou, Ben Grubert, Phillip Mecke, Patrick Euler
Naval engineering: Michael Von der Heide, Thomas Sperling
L.O.A: 90.0M (295 FT)
Beam (Max): 16.0M (52FT)
Draught: 4.2M (13FT)
Speed (MAX): 16.0 KN
Cruising Speed: 14.0KN
Range: 5000MM
Class Lloyd’s Register Propulsion: 2X2160 KW
Diesel via gearbox to fixed prop
Manoeuvring System: 1 X Bow thruster
