| The owner’s interior design brief was for a contemporary take on classic American. It plays out with dark and moody wood panelling and a grey, blue and brown colour palette, accented with bronze plating, soft leathers, textured walls and oak furniture. “We took a technical and methodical approach to the interior, influenced by the architectural projects the owner was working on at the time, and grounded in his desire for a masculine feel,” says Hoekstra.
Contrasts between light and dark materials are mated with tactile textures, colour and metal inserts. In the main salon, a hammered rock centrepiece sits adjacent to the bar and is used to conceal the interior piping and HVAC system. It’s juxtaposed with a beautiful soft calf skin topping to the bar.
A cool feature is the forward cigar lounge. It’s a dedicated setting where the owner can relax with his friends, store his cigars and keep the rest of the yacht interior free from smoke. The owner eschewed a dedicated office in the design concept as he likes the freedom to work from anywhere on his laptop, though the elevated man cave could double as an office if desired.
“It was important to orientate the design around the owner’s needs, and for him, that meant being in touch with the sky, water and nature.” says Hoekstra.
On the “treasure cabinet” used to store the owner’s trinkets, a living wall brings the outdoors in. To try and meet the owner’s “no door design” Vripack crafted an open-plan layout that mimics a loft style apartment, with drop down balconies in the main salon. In place of teak, the exterior decks use a synthetic wood replacement for a sustainable touch. | 
