7 1 feature neutral-toned upholstery and curtains, but the deluxe cabins also feature Foxford throws and cushions to create a dark orange or ocean blue contrast to the otherwise pared-back colour scheme.” The ship also features large, open areas like the main reception and à la carte restaurant, which were designed with their neighbouring spaces in mind. “As some of these areas flow into each other, it was important that they had a coordinated scheme,” said Kilmartin. “For the open restaurant area, we selected fabrics in deep blue and grey with taupe fabrics and leather as OSK Shiptech’s design for Boylan’s Brasserie featured blue, sea green and taupe leather accents. The ‘Track’ carpet designed by Tom Dixon makes a contemporary, industrial statement, which is mimicked in the Vitra Softshell loose chairs.” The Lady Gregory à la carte restaurant is another of the ship’s “impressive yet understated” spaces. “My main sources of inspiration for this space were the Monsieur Bleu restaurant at the Palais de Tokyo art gallery and the Guy Savoy restaurant in Paris,” said Kilmartin. “We created an angular faceted ceiling in a smoky, dull gold metal. It was an important part of the project for me; I researched materials and designs that would look sleek and futuristic and worked closely with engineers to create it.” The space oozes luxury. “Mirror panels embedded in black surroundings reflect the windows to create an atmospheric dining space,” said Kilmartin. “The dining chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll are upholstered in chocolate velvet and wine wool. One wall is covered entirely with dark glazed wine cabinets.” Many of the room’s other features hint towards the standout ceiling; the carpet and small table vases repeat the geometric pattern. “The space was designed to invite you to linger or to move to the nearby Innisfree lounge and luxuriate in contrasting greys and warm golds and mustards at the Calacatta marble bar,” said Kilmartin. This colour scheme follows in The Maud Gonne bar and lounge. “This area has a mix of blues, bronze and tan leather on a chevron patterned carpet,” said Kilmartin. “The pale oak bar is underlit and the wall features Yeats’s words: “I have spread my dreams under your feet; tread softly because you tread on my dreams.” This area, like the rest of the ship, is something we’re very proud of.” CFI A new level of luxury Bugge & Gjertsen recently secured the contract to fulfil the architect’s vision of ‘timeless interiors’ in the 6,000 square metres of public space onboard Irish Ferries’ W.B. Yeats luxury cruise ferry. “The project comprised the entirety of the passenger areas on decks 10 and 11, including the Maud Gonne Bar & Lounge, The Wild Swans freight drivers’ lounge, the executive Innisfree Club Class Lounge, the Lady Gregory à la carte restaurant, two cinemas and more,” explains Tony Rom Fletcher, technical manager at Bugge & Gjertsen. “The result is a new standard of luxury cruise ferry travel with a high-end attention to detail that will provide travellers with a totally unique holiday experience.” The angular faceted ceiling of The Lady Gregory à la carte restaurant mixes luxurious gold hues with geometric simplicity
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