| Other design fundamentals include an owner’s apartment conceived for a live-aboard owner. Located on the bridge deck aft, the full-beam master suite has a separate office (a crucial detail deemed fundamental by the owner), as well as a spectacular private deck area. Four guest suites are found on the lower deck. There is large outdoor storage, generous engineering spaces, and further accommodation for a crew of 10. Notable exterior features include a long bow, with an aft-leaning superstructure that sweeps back off the mast to give a sense of speed, even at anchor. The sun deck is a relaxation hub, with a jacuzzi, observation seating, bar and grill. “Our aim was to move away from the aggressive profile of a typically masculine design and embrace a more casual explorer with smooth flowing lines and a bit of sass,” says Hoekstra. “Project Triple X has graceful movement and soft rolling curves, but every curve ends with a bite.” Following a year of highly detailed design, Project Triple X entered the exciting build stage in July, which was marked by the first cut of steel. “The design has deviated very little from the original sketches, which shows the owners knew what they wanted and that they were guided very well by Rupert during the early brief stage,” says Hoekstra. “My client likes facts, and good communication between Marnix and the client has fully delivered on their wishes,” adds Connor. “Some designers get lost in the theoretical, but Marnix has a great way of taking conceptual designs and articulating how they are going to be executed.” | 