The breathtaking 50-metre Wally sailing yacht Better Place has recently reached the shortlist for the International Yacht and Aviation Award 2013 in the ‘Yacht Interior Design’ category. Boasting sophisticated exterior design by Tripp Design and beautiful interior design by Wetzels Brown Partners, the Wally 164 yacht Better Place represents the world’s largest carbon fibre sloop, defining sporty luxury at its best with the inside to outside connections.
50m Wally superyacht Better Place - Photo by Gilles Martin Raget
The brief was to create a really special yacht taking the Wally concept for outdoor living and clean, exciting design style to the next level by adding mega yacht luxury and comfort levels. The Wetzels Brown Partners strived to push boundaries, question requirements and provide a framework for a relaxed lifestyle onboard with no compromise for comfort in the detailing of the interior elements and the accessories – specially designed bed linen, fine porcelain and touch screen controls.
Sailing yacht Better Place - Interior by Wetzels Brown Partners - Photo: Toni Meneguzzo
The interior design of the Wally 164 superyacht Better Place is based on the following key design principles, which were fundamental to the owner:
1) Modern design that works – Clean understandable routing with ease of access and flexibility of use for both guests and crew.
2) A rejuvenating on the water experience. On board one gets the feeling of being in touch with the sea (hull shape is visible throughout).
3) A light spacious feel – Uncluttered space creates a calm and relaxing heaven for the Client.
4) Use of colour – The base finishes are soft shades with unexpected splashes of colour provided by the lighting and accessories.
Bugatti blue identifies owner’s loft with raspberry red, glossy black and ice green in the guest cabins. The crew areas are finished in calming sky blue.
5) Attention to detailing – Streamlined interiors without excessive ornament or accessories. This caters to both the weight saving principles and also the philosophy for this refined state-of-the-art luxury.
The International Yacht and Aviation Awards are now closed. Voting will commence on Monday 11 March.
