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that very same vision. That matter also ends up being a factor that, for
Ken Freivokh, defines a lot of the features of many current yacht owners.
“I find that current yacht owners are more prepared to accept innovation,
and to allow designers to create a yacht which is totally unique and
personal, and expression of the owners tastes and interests.”
When it comes to projects, aside from some aforementioned superyacht
designs, Freivokh has also had a series of relevant collaborations with
several production yacht builders which includes names such as
Sunseeker and Discovery Yachts. Aside from developing several interior
design styles with these two companies, Ken Freivokh has also developed
tender designs with Pasoe. In all of his work it’s evident that quality and
bespoke craftsmanship has a relevant role in the quality that is reflected
on each of his company’s projects, and the designer knows this.
“There will always be a role for bespoke craftsmanship, even in the most
simple and minimalistic designs, and such skills are essential and reflect
the quality and intricacy of the design.”
It’s very evident that Freivokh, alongside his team, throughout many
years have been responsible for the creation of a variety of stunning
yacht exteriors and interiors. The studio has gained a reputation very
notable for showing a common element to their projects: cutting
edge and often futuristic concept designs. However, the designer
stated that he believes that the industry can still move forward a
lot faster through the adoption of other more creative and advanced
design methods. He believes that the designers in the industry are
more than ready to take on the challenge of adapting to that change,
and it’s only a matter of preparing the other groups inserted in the
community for this eventual change.
“I believe that yachts could still move
forward adopting more creative and
advanced techniques, three dimensional
structural solutions such as space frames
and geodesic structures, much greater
use of structural glass to achieve amazing
panoramic views from all key areas of
the yacht. The designers are ready, the
owners can be made ready, the shipyards
have to brace themselves to be ready!”
INSPIRATIONS //
