Cruise & Ferry Interiors 2020

4 1 Iñigo Oliver, commercial manager of Oliver Design Francesca Bucci, president of BG Studio International Light Daylight triggers our circadian rhythms and greatly contributes to our health and wellness, so it’s a crucial factor in interior design. The Observatory located on the forward part of the top deck on Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Flora, a luxury mega yacht purposely designed to navigate in the Galapagos islands, was designed with full-height windows to provide the most amazing view of the spectacular Galapagos nature. Here, natural light filters in from the windows, reflecting on the light-coloured floor and ceiling, ultimately giving the effect of a much larger space. As the light becomes softer in the evening hours, the wood tones of the library walls acquire the shades of the beautiful sunsets. At this point everything is ready for the guests to lounge by the window wall and enjoy the most spectacular starry sky straddling the southern and the northern hemispheres. Colour Colour dictates the personality of a design. The personality that we selected for the lounge and bar onboard Naviera Armas’s Volcan del Teide was inspired by nature to represent a feeling of wholesomeness, orderliness and being grounded. It is a simple and strong message supported by a natural colour palette that has very positive associations for brands. Multiple shades of browns and greens were used in a self-selecting colour scheme made up of different grades of natural wood, a sand-effect carpet mixed with a real sand garden with seashells, bamboo under the stairs, braided resin furniture and a splash of green in the plants. The lighting incorporated sky- blue accents to complete the effect and create a relaxing and natural environment for passengers to enjoy.