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Hot Lab Crafts Stunning Interiors for Explorer Yacht "Kaşif"

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Milan, Italy – January 2024 – Hot Lab, the renowned Italian design studio, has unveiled their captivating work on the interiors of the 41.9-meter explorer yacht, Kaşif. This remarkable vessel, built by Bilgin Yachts, showcases Hot Lab's expertise in creating bespoke and stylish interiors that perfectly reflect the owner's vision.

A Collaborative Effort:

• Hot Lab: Played a pivotal role in crafting the yacht's interior design, working closely with the owners, Bilgin Yachts, and Unique Yacht Design (responsible for exterior design and naval architecture).
• Unique Yacht Design: Emphasized exceptional performance and redefined the concept of exploration with Kaşif's design.

A Meeting of Minds:

• The owners, with their extensive maritime background and distinct preferences, actively participated in the design process.
• Enrico Lumini, Partner and Head of Design at Hot Lab, comments: "The owners' dedication and experience necessitated a unique approach, going beyond our standard procedures."

A Testament to Teamwork:

• Kaşif embodies the successful collaboration between Hot Lab, Bilgin Yachts, Unique Yacht Design, and contractor Septemar.
• Emrecan Özgün from Unique Yacht Design: "Kaşif pushes the boundaries of maritime performance and redefines exploration on the open sea."

Designed for Exploration and Efficiency:

• The yacht boasts a robust hull, inspired by the acclaimed 80-meter series, ensuring exceptional efficiency and impressive speeds.
• Its design caters to the owner's offshore fish farming business, offering a safe and reliable vessel for navigating to remote locations.

Elevating the Interior Experience:

• Hot Lab, inspired by the owner's brief, translated their vision into a cohesive and elegant interior design.
• Lumini explains: "Our goal was to create a recognizable and detailed style, appealing to a wider audience while incorporating elements that reflect the owners' interests."

Distinct Decks, Unified Style:

• The layout, developed by Unique Yacht Design, features three distinct guest areas spread across three decks:
• Lower deck: Accommodates guest cabins, including a VIP cabin and twin cabins.
• Main deck: Houses the main saloon and dining area.
• Upper deck: Offers a second saloon and the owner's office.
• Hot Lab's design concept maintains a consistent core style across all decks while introducing subtle variations in color and elements to create unique personalities for each space.

A Celebration of the Sea:

• The interior design subtly references the sea throughout, evident in the choice of materials, artwork, and lighting fixtures.
• Lumini highlights specific examples:
  • The dining area features a circular lighting installation resembling a school of fish.
  • The beach club showcases a custom artwork depicting a wave, crafted from resin and teak.
  • The entranceway boasts a three-dimensional, abstract fish sculpture.

Bespoke Furniture and Meticulous Attention to Detail:

• As with most Hot Lab projects, all furniture onboard Kaşif is custom-designed to seamlessly integrate with the overall design theme and fulfill the owner's requirements.
• Lumini elaborates: "Each piece of furniture embodies a gentle, smooth, and organic approach. The office desk and library in the upper saloon stand out for their masculine yet gentle character, perfectly complementing the space."

A Collaborative Masterpiece:

• Kaşif exemplifies the successful outcome of collaboration between various entities, each contributing their expertise and fostering a cohesive design language.
• Antonio Romano, Commercial Director of The Viken Group and co-founder of Hot Lab, expresses his hope for future collaborations with the owners.

About The Viken Group:

The Viken Group, encompassing Tillberg Design of Sweden, Hot Lab, and Thalia Marine, provides comprehensive design, naval architecture, and project management services for the cruise line, yacht, hospitality, and private island development sectors.