LOV-Story #Yachten

… some superyachts are longer than an entire football field? The Dubai yacht measures an impressive 162 metres, making it one of the largest yachts in the world.

A space between water and horizon

The sea shimmers in the sunlight as the bow glides gently through the waves. Inside, spaces unfold that are uncompromisingly designed for well-being. The interplay of light, materials and sea views immediately captivates me. Cabins, salons and lounges breathe in rhythm with the ocean, while daylight pours through panoramic windows. It reflects off wood, metal and textiles, creating a sense of calm and openness – as if the horizon itself were flowing into the interior.

Four yachts, four ways of experiencing the sea

I find myself on board Ocean Bird, a 53-metre Italian superyacht. Life at sea feels almost effortless here. Built by Sanlorenzo and featuring interiors by Vickers Studio, the yacht accommodates up to ten guests in five generously sized cabins. Below deck, I discover quiet retreats, while above deck open spaces invite long days on the water – from the beach club to the jacuzzi. Ocean Bird combines modern elegance with a distinctly Italian sense of proportion, materiality and lightness, which I recognise throughout the design.

A very different atmosphere emerges on a Sunseeker yacht. British yacht design is defined by precision, engineering and a clear, disciplined aesthetic. I sense the balance between speed and comfort, between function and restraint. The spaces feel deliberately reduced, meticulously thought through. Moving on board comes naturally, reflecting how deeply maritime tradition and contemporary design are intertwined in England.

And then there are yachts that create worlds of their own. The Dubai yacht, formerly known as Platinum, is among the largest yachts in the world at 162 metres in length. Simply stepping on board takes my breath away. It is immediately clear that this yacht is not just about travel, but about representation and encounter. Expansive salons, grand staircases, spaces designed for shared moments. Even on the open sea, I experience interiors where social life feels entirely natural. Architecture, craftsmanship and scale merge into a floating residence in which the horizon almost becomes secondary.

These dimensions are not a new phenomenon. The King Abdulaziz yacht, built in the 1980s and for a long time the largest yacht in the world, set early benchmarks. To me, it marks the beginning of an era in which yachts were no longer merely luxurious vessels, but floating palaces – spaces designed to be lived in for weeks at a time. Places where life, travel and representation converged, shaping the design of modern superyachts to this day.

Four yachts, four distinct signatures. And yet the same idea throughout: not merely to cross the sea, but to inhabit it.

Light shaping spaces at sea

Our luminaires accompany these different worlds in a subtle way. They create zones of calm in private cabins, give depth and structure to salons, and ensure that spaces feel coherent even as light conditions constantly change. At sea, light is never static – it shifts with the time of day, the weather and the movement of the vessel. Our designs respond to this.

Whether on an Italian superyacht, a British yacht or on the largest vessels in the world, light becomes the unifying element. It translates culture, architecture and surroundings into atmosphere. Never loud, never intrusive – simply present where it is needed.

When the sea becomes a backdrop

In the evening, a gentle stillness settles over the water. The sun slowly disappears, and on board the lights come on. Spaces grow warmer, conversations softer – and only a sense of comfort and warmth remains within me.

Yachts are places between worlds – between countries, cultures and moments. Our luminaires are part of these transitions. They accompany life at sea and create spaces that endure, even when the course has long since changed.