At first glance, you can certainly appreciate that the Heatherwick Studio boat has been designed so differently to a typical yacht. With many models, no matter their type, it's common for the hulls to be hidden beneath the water, but in this case, you can see that the rounded bottom of the boat has been wrapped up and over.
The beautifully fluid shape of the marine machine actually takes a continuous loop, forming a sort of figure-8 that seems to reference a nautical knot. The catamaran-style base has been extruded and sculpted to become elevated decks that are opened and enclosed. The Heatherwick Studio boat was designed for the Estuaire art exhibition along the River Loire, providing passengers with first glass views of the bank-lined installations.
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This Heatherwick Studio Boat Wraps the Hull Up into a Continuous Knot
Trend Themes
1. Sculptural Yacht Design - Opportunity for yacht designers to create more sculptural and innovative designs that stray away from traditional forms.
2. Catamaran-based Yachts - A trend towards catamaran-based yachts could disrupt the traditional monohull yacht industry.
3. Nautical-inspired Designs - Influence from nautical knots as a source of inspiration for creating more unique and interesting yacht designs.
Industry Implications
1. Yacht Design - Yacht designers have an opportunity to innovate and disrupt the traditional yacht design industry with more sculptural and experimental designs.
2. Luxury Yachts - Incorporating nautical-inspired designs and catamaran hulls into luxury yacht designs could create a new segment within the luxury yacht industry.
3. Art Exhibition Space Design - Innovative yacht designs, such as the Heatherwick Studio boat designed for the Estuaire art exhibition, could inspire more creative and unique exhibition space designs.