In the latest issue of Yacht Design Guido de Groot Design is featured with an interesting article. The editors of the magazine have written a nice article about motor yacht "Espresso", a 120ft yacht built by Horizon Yachts. Guido de Groot Design has been responsible for the interior design of the yacht.  

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Under the management of Yacht Marine Ltd, with naval architecture and design by Ginton Naval Architects and interior design of Guido de Groot Design (both from the Netherlands), the construction of this 40m sloop has commenced at the Turkish shipyard Mengi Yay in Tuzla. At the time of writing, the hull structure is nearly completed and the aluminium superstructure is well underway. The hull of the vessel is being built from steel with an aluminium superstructure and it will be built to RINA commercial classification.

Uri Rotshtain of the management company Yacht-Marine has instructed Jaron Ginton and Guido de Groot not to make any compromise when it comes to quality. Examples of that are evident everywhere in the ship. For example, the propeller shafts of BT marine are made from Duplex instead of stainless steel. The aluminium superstructure is in many areas 6 mm thick when 4 mm would also be allowed. Many more examples can be found, such as the selection of caterpillar engines, the bow thrusters from Dutch Thruster Group or Lewmar winches.

The aft deck offers seating for 12 people and is the perfect area to host a dinner party for many friends. It offers a wide view over the marina or the sunset. The bar at the entrance of the main salon is the perfect spot to enjoy a late night drink or an early espresso. The exterior furniture is made of dark lacquered woods and lacquered teak. Due to its luxurious finishing and trimming it feels as an extension of the interior spaces. Another element that enhances this feeling is the dark lacquered furniture contrasting with the soft white fabric upholstering.

The exterior area and interior area merge seamlessly. The main salon offers various seating and a formal dining area. The wheelhouse has a small seating arrangement for more intimate moments and to enjoy the boat while under sail. The combination of the light oak, the dark lacquered oak, small mirrors, stained floors with white holly and the leather detailing create a carefully composed space. The staircase in the middle of the salon is a beautifully designed eye catcher and a focal point in the design. It divides the dining and main salon from the fitness room. The staircase is nicely lit and gives a great transition to the guest area.

The guest area has not less than six cabins. The two large owners' cabins at midship have a spacious bathroom and a separate toilet. The bathrooms floors, countertops and sinks are made out of a compound of quartz. The walls are a combination of white lacquered panelling and quartz. The sofa has a small integrated leather top which folds into a vanity desk. The desk is set against an oak wall. This wall is made of small stripes in plain oak and brushed oak. On the opposite wall behind the bed this pattern is repeated in dark lacquered stripes and mirror stripes. At sea, you have a great look over the ocean through the large windows.

Three of the four guest cabins have double beds; the fourth cabin has two single beds. The cabins and bathrooms are finished in the same material selection and they have the same attention to detail as the owners' cabins. The style in the guest rooms is consistent throughout all rooms. The sophisticated combination of brushed oak and aniline leather is simple but refined. The indirect light in the ceiling and in the pockets is beautifully reflected by the dark lacquered woods.

The crew area is located in the front. On starboard there is an open crew's mess which has a large seating arrangement and a small pantry. At port side is the large galley equipped with professional equipment. Forward are four cabins with eight bunk beds. Although space is restricted, each cabin has its own bathroom.

The yacht is scheduled to be delivered in the spring of 2013.

The Intec Marine 90 is the first yacht of a series of energy efficient next generation yachts with hybrid propulsion designed by Guido de Groot. Besides it's energy efficiency, the yacht will emit lower noise levels and lower emissions of NOX and CO2. It has been developed in a joint effort with San Diego based naval architect Doug Sharp. A lot of special care for the environmental concerns has been taken into consideration in the design, the construction and the operation of the yacht.

The Intec Marine 90 will have a RINA marine green star design certificate. Although having a length of 27.5m only, it is a true 3-deck displacement motor yacht. She features a unique frontal dining area on the main deck directly connected to an outdoor seating area and a whirlpool. Because of the innovative electric propulsion set-up, more space is available for the crew and guest areas on the lower deck. Another large outdoor area can be found on the aft bridge deck, which is partly covered by a bimini topped with solar panels.

The ISS Design Awards honors the finest new super yachts, built and delivered to their owners in the past twelve months. It is a notable achievement in itself to be named as a finalist in this.

For more than 20 years, ISS's Design Awards has celebrated the very finest naval architecture, design, interiors, engineering and builds the large yacht industry presents annually.

This year the Jongert 3900 "Lucia M" has been listed as a finalist. Guido de Groot is responsible for the interior and exterior design of this yacht.

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Exclusive interview with luxury super yacht designer Guido de Groot of Guido de Groot Design - September 26, 2011

Since 1997 Guido de Groot Design studio has been creating beautiful and innovative superyacht interiors and exteriors. Their extensive portfolio includes a selection of both motor yacht and sailing yacht designs, including the stunning 39 metre Feadship charter yacht Kathleen Anne, the 39m Jongert superyacht Lucia M and the elegant interior of the charter yacht Gitana. In this exclusive interview we asked Guido de Groot about his work, influences as well as current and future concepts. You can read about one of their latest projects, the Selene 128 Ocean Explorer superyacht and find out about Guido de Groot Design's current project – the Jongert 500LE motor yacht.

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The Selene 128 is the result of a international collaboration of designers and architects under Howard Chen's design team leadership. Howard Chen has worked closely with renowned Dutch designer Guido De Groot and a group of International consultants to develop a contemporary take on the long range yacht whilst capitalizing on builder Jet Tern Marine's high quality construction and reputation for experience and innovation in the displacement yacht sector.

Although the yacht is taking design elements from the new Selene 92, of which the first yachts are currently under construction, the Selene 128 is a true 3 deck displacement motor yacht with a sundeck as 4th deck. She has a modern look with a rather sharp angled bow, giving her together with her round surfaces and stylish feature lines on the side extra elegance and sleekness.

Built in GRP, the new Selene 128 will be the longest yacht in the new range of Selene yachts. The lower deck has 2 guest cabins and 2 VIP cabins, which are all en-suite. The crew area is located in the bow of the yacht, and has got space for 10 crewmembers. In the stern of the lower deck there is a technical space and a special area for diving gear. This area is connected to a very large swimming platform. The spacious main salon is located on the main deck and is directly connected to the aft deck. The round dining table provides space for 12 persons. The galley is situated in the middle of the main deck. The spacious full beam owners cabin, which is located in the front-part of the main deck, has a bath, a large shower area and a fantastic view over the water through the large windows in the hull.

The bridge deck has a luxurious full beam lounge with a bar, pantry and comfortable U-couch. The captains cabin is also located on the bridge deck and has directly entrance to the bridge and the yachts office. As on every Selene, the Portugese bridge leads to the bow, where the foredeck lounge is situated with a large U-couch and a sunbed area.

The Selene concept is simple - get you there safely and efficiently. Selene quality is blended with the ABS and MCA requirements for yachts, creating a solid platform for enjoying remote destinations with family and friends. Style, structural engineering, and performance have all been blended to create the perfect Ocean Explorer that makes cruising plans that include longer distances between ports and more varied adventures.

Gaastra is an international, functional and nautical sportswear brand with an intense passion for sailing and the sea. The international reputation of the company is built on a unique mixture of functionality and fashion, consistently implemented in the Gaastra Pro and Gaastra Sportswear collections. Gaastra Pro is the ultimate professional line, which uses cutting-edge technology and materials to provide the best possible comfort and protection under all possible conditions, regardless of whether it involves a challenging transatlantic regatta or a recreational excursion over inland waters. Gaastra Sportswear, divided into the Sport and Breton lines, is the rugged and sportsmanlike fully-fitted casual collection, still clearly inspired by Gaastra's rich nautical legacy. Both collections, Gaastra Pro and Gaastra Sportswear, also offer a wide selection of shoes and other accessories.

The people who work at Guido de Groot Design his offices have all received stylish sailing jackets from Gaastra, with the company logo of Guido de Groot Design. We'd like to thank Gaastra International Sportswear for this very much appreciated gift.

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For the company Aqualiner Guido de Groot Design has developed a stunning interior for two Aqualiner 77 Flybridge models - both of which are currently under construction. For the interior style we embraced a contemporary architectural approach mixing modern materials like glass, white lacquered surfaces and stainless steel with warm materials such as anigre, wenge and mahogany wood surfaces, fabrics and leather.

When you enter the salon the glass panel partition walls (which separate the galley from the salon and the wheelhouse) allow you to look directly through to the forward area of the yacht. For privacy in the galley area, blinds are located behind the glass panels. The glass panels are double layered with an integrated sandwich layer patterned with tree leafs and branches and are slightly opaque in nature. This is one of the key main features of the salon.

For the light woods on board we have chosen a slightly white washed "anigre". The darker wood specified on the the walls and selected furniture pieces is "wenge", while the parquet floor is made from "santos mahogany" wood planking. Cupboards are both finished with leather or are white lacquered, and the walls are covered with a horizontal patterned fabric. On the ceiling "ultra leather" is used and displays a distinctive feature by running down partly on the sides of the walls.

The table can be raised and by placing a table top (foldable and stored else where) it can be changed in a dining table. This means there are several options for dining on board. The galley can be separated in 2 areas; a part that can be enclosed and a part that is a passage area as well. The main appliances are indicated on the GA. The top surfaces of the working areas are made from "Cesar Stone" (this is a fake stone suitable for galleys). Furthermore we used on the wall and on the sliding door in the passage a carved wood panel with a linear pattern in white (from the French make "Marotte") in order to add some more interest in this area.

The furniture in the passage area is having a white matt lacquered finish and can be seen as a sort of self supporting bar area with a fridge, icemaker and storage. The wheelhouse area is the area with the largest glass surfaces. For that reason we made also an other salon here because of its nice panoramic view all around that can be used for amongst others dining as well. Materials used are similar to the other areas but around the dashboard area more dark brown leather can be found in order to avoid reflections in the front windows.

Alongside the interior walls a band of special (fake) leather (from the company Majilite) is placed in order to break up the large surface. Other surfaces are detailed with stainless steel inserts as shown on the images adding more interest.

In the June issue of Yacht Design Guido de Groot Design is featured with an interesting article. The editors of the magazine have interviewed Guido de Groot about his design studio. 

Here you can download the full article.

Next generation hybrid propulsion; energy efficient, lower noise. Guido de Groot Design and Intec Marine are proud to present 2 revolutionary concepts for propulsion which deliver higher efficiency in use of energy, lower noise levels and lower emissions of NOX en CO2: the next generation hybrid propulsion. The Intec Marine hybrid propulsion concept makes use of the innovative electric propulsion setup by Voith (ILJ850) which is powered by two generators. An additional small generator is installed for harbor conditions or at anchor.

At cruising speed one generator is able to generate power for the two propulsion pods and the hotel load. This results in very low noise levels (35 dBA). Sailing the yacht out of the harbor at 6 knots can be done using the batteries. The second generator is for redundancy purposes and needs to be started to reach maximum speed. At harbour conditions the smaller third generator is use

Compared to a conventional setup where three diesel engines (two for propulsion and one for hotel load) are continuously running, a 30% reduction of use in energy is aimed for. In design, construction and operation of the yacht, special care is taken of environmental issues. The yacht will have a RINA marine green star design certificate. RINA's green star notation has become a watchword for environmental excellence in shipping, placing owners and operators in an advantageous position.