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maggio 10, 2021 - Vitruvius Yachts

PROGRESSING ALONG THE PATH TO ADVENTURE - The benefits and limitations of remote communication in yacht design

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  • Philippe Briand reflects on how remote #communication is changing the #creative process in #yacht #design
  • Two new superyachts actually in build: a 66m lifestyle #yacht at Rossinavi and the 55m expedition #yacht M/Y Shinkai at Feadship
  • The studio has been working together with the Owner for over 1 year now without ever having physically met
  • One more 52m #superyacht #design into development phases
  • A virtual new reality at Vitruvius Yachts

It has been a busy year for the #vitruviusyachts #design studio, watching an ambitious Expedition #yacht enter the final furlong of construction while another exciting 66m Lifestyle project is well underway. And with one more 52 M #superyacht #design well into the development phases, the momentum shows no sign of slowing at the London offices of Vitruvius.

For many, the last year has been a particularly challenging time as yachting professionals – especially those in #design and #creative areas – have had to quickly adapt to the “new normal” of remote working and digital connection through video conferencing technology. This has been particularly felt during the crucial early development stages of a #yacht construction project, as opposed to the past where face-to-face meetings have fuelled inspiration and progress.

An efficient and productive way of working has evolved

Yet at Vitruvius, the team led by #philippebriand has found that under these new conditions, an efficient and productive way of working has evolved, especially when collaborating with exacting clients who thrive on scrutinizing every #design detail. This experience brought to light the many benefits that remote #communication can have, as well as the limitations.

Briand reflects on what he has learned from the process:

“On a recent call with the Owner of our 66m Lifestyle #yacht project currently under construction at Rossinavi, we joked that this must be the first #yacht to be built on Zoom, because we have been working together for over 1 year now without ever having physically met. It has been a surprisingly educational process, even after all these years of working in #yacht #design.

“Another client for a 52m #yacht approached us a number of months ago with a comparative overview of what he liked in five yachts, and why he would not be buying those that were available on the market; he knew what he wanted, and he wanted to fit a lot into a platform of under 500GT. The challenge was not only to create a #yacht that met all these demands, but also to communicate and constructively work with the client within the physical constraints of not being able to meet in person. Our mantra during this whole process has been: ‘preparation, incubation, evaluation, elaboration and communication’.

“However, now that the essence of the 52m #yacht has been created – the architecture and the concept #design – we find that we are reaching the limits of what can be done successfully via video conferencing alone. It’s been a steep learning curve, and it has probably drawn the process out somewhat.

“Carrying out #design work and exchanging #creative viewpoints over video is less efficient and has tested all of the designers involved. We have each gone through the various phases of the #creative process individually – the incubation, evaluation and elaboration of an idea – and then needed to communicate this effectively with the other parties who themselves have their own challenges and focuses. An open-minded outlook has been crucial in finding harmonious solutions.

Will we continue using remote #communication tools in the future, once we are permitted to return to our face-to-face meetings? Yes, most likely to some extent.

But will we continue to prefer the responsive and personal elements of in-person collaboration? Undoubtedly.”

WHAT’S CURRENTLY UNDERWAY AT VITRUVIUS YACHTS?

A new 66m lifestyle #yacht at Rossinavi

Construction on a 66m Vitruvius #yacht recently began at Rossinavi’s facilities in Viareggio, with delivery expected in 2023. Based on the Vitruvius Lifestyle #yacht #design, its contract was signed in December 2020 and, as a sign of the times, the development phase was efficiently and successful completed entirely through Zoom video conferencing technology.

As a global citizen, the yacht’s owner plans to exclusively use it for private holidays with friends and family. Having chartered twice a year for the last 20 years, the client is a focused and discerning yachtsman who has compiled a precise and extensive wish list for his dream #yacht during this period. The owner’s representative on the project is Fabrizio Loi of Florida-based new construction specialist Interyachting, while interior #design is being carried out by Enrico Gobbi.

“It has been a fascinating and stimulating process designing this 66m #yacht, as the owner is one of the most thorough and knowledgeable clients that I have had the pleasure to work with in my four decades as a #yacht designer,” adds Briand. “By meticulously recording every detail and preference for his perfect #yacht over the course of two decades’ chartering, he has created a comprehensive #design reference that includes an extensive photo archive. Alongside the guidance of his owner’s representative, we were provided with a very detailed feedback and preferences. Every line, every single volume of the #yacht has been scutinised. One would think this tiresome, but it was quite the opposite because the team feeded of the gentlemen’s input and experience and I think we are delivering a superior #yacht, and it has been a thoroughly enjoyable project to work on together. The benefits will no doubt been seen in the final outcome of this special Vitruvius #yacht when launched in two years’ time.”

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