Discover the Most Thrilling Luxury Yacht Designs by Philippe Starck ⇒ Perhaps one of the most beloved and successful Parisian-born designers and architects in the world, Philippe Starck has the extraordinary ability to create masterpieces within a wide variety of disciplines. Today, Paris Design Agenda will explore some of the most thrilling luxury yacht designs by Philippe Starck. These vessels showcase his true versatile mind and his enduring passion for the sea.
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This yacht was one of the earliest yachts that Starck had worked on. Virtuelle was launched in 1999 by Tencara. Starck worked closely with naval architect Andrea Vallicelli. Accommodating up to six guests, this 24-metre all-GRP sailing yacht is notable for her extensive use of curved teak decking.
The interior design of this magnificent yacht features some of the best trademarks of Starck, including a luminous superyacht staircase and an assortment of bespoke furniture. She can accommodate 12 guests.
Launched in 2008 by German shipyard, Blohm+Voss, the Motor Yacht A was commissioned by Russian owner Andrey Melnichencko. Starck spent four years working on the project, creating the interior and exterior design, as well as the design for the custom tenders. Martin Francis was responsible for the naval architecture.
Commissioned by the late Apple founder Steve Jobs, this stunning yacht was launched by Feadship in 2012. Her sleek exteriors feature a notably large proportion of glass, while her voluminous interiors are believed to total around 1,500GT.
The largest and most controversial of all of Starck’s designs, Sailing Yacht A was the second yacht created by Stark for Andrey Melnichenk. She comprises eight decks with an underwater observation deck hidden in the bulbous bow.
Source: Boat International
