BG Studio Designs Luxury Cruise Ship Inspired by Reptiles
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The New York-based design firm BG Studio International finds inspiration from reptiles for the interiors of a luxury cruise ship that is set to sail the Galapagos Islands. The ship design includes several environmentally-friendly features and is the first-eveBG Studio Designs Luxury Cruise Ship Inspired by Reptiles
The New York-based design firm BG Studio International finds inspiration from reptiles for the interiors of a luxury cruise ship that is set to sail the Galapagos Islands. The ship design includes several environmentally-friendly features and is the first-ever cruise ship custom-built for the Galapagos Islands, reports dezeen.BG Studio founder Francesca Bucci is well known for her iconic projects. For this Celebrity Flora project, Bucci’s team referenced textures and silhouettes of diverse fauna, colors of the endemic flora, and the unique volcanic geology.“Everything is inspired by the Galapagos,” said Bucci to dezeen. “My favorite architectural aspect is the interior stairs, which we designed after studying the spine of the islands’ reptiles.”Celebrity Flora measures 10,000 square meters and comprises 46 suites, two royal suites with separate living quarters, and private veranda. It also has two penthouse suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, marble accents, and a wrap-around terrace with a jacuzzi. All rooms were designed to make the most of the exterior views, including sea-facing beds accompanied by locally-manufactured furniture.The report informs that as an environmentally friendly cruise, Celebrity Flora has reverse osmosis water filtration for potable water in every room. Further, air conditioning condensation is collected and reused toward laundry facilities. “We learned tremendous amounts during our intense preparation for designing this ship, specifically knowing what it would mean to be built from scratch for the Galapagos,” said Bucci.“Bucci’s team carefully selected lighting that would minimize attraction from insects while the ship travels past dusk. This is intended to prevent disruption to island habitats through the migration of species from one area to another,” the dezeen reports.Celebrity Flora forms part of a fleet run by cruise line Celebrity Cruises. The company also recently unveiled the Celebrity Edge ship, with suites created by British interior designer Kelly Hoppen. https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more