It all starts with a sketch, a rough color-shaded drawing that approximates what the overall look is for a particular room. After consultation with the cruise line, this is translated into 3D using CAD and graphics software. Textures can be applied. Lighting can be manipulated. Designers can see in real-time what a particular room is going to look and feel like from every angle, long before it is ever built.
Right down to the upholstery on the chairs.
The list of vessels Yran & Storbratten has worked on is extensive. On some, they might only have designed a few public spaces. On others, they have been responsible for the design and layout (also known as General Arrangement) of the ship's entire public areas, and many owe their exterior profile design to the firm.
Let's have a look at some of their work:
2011 - Disney Dream - General Arrangement development, architectural and interior design of public spaces.
The striking atrium aboard Disney Dream.
Photo courtesy of Disney Cruise Line
2010 - Nieuw Amsterdam - Architectural design for 50% of public spaces.
Nieuw Amsterdam's Showroom at Sea.
Photo courtesy of Holland America Line
Top of the beautiful staircase aboard Seabourn Odyssey.
Photo courtesy of Yran & Storbraaten.
2004-2008 - Holland America refits - Refurbishment of interior spaces of ten ships for the line's Signature of Excellence enhancements.
The new Wine Bar aboard the ms Rotterdam.
Photo © 2010 Aaron Saunders
2001 - Seven Seas Mariner - Concept, architectural and interior design of all areas.
The darkly-lit but elegant theatre aboard Seven Seas Mariner.
Photo © Aaron Saunders
2001 - Silver Shadow & Silver Whisper - Concept, architectural, interior design of all areas and exterior profile.
The Bar aboard Silver Shadow.
Photo © 2010 Aaron Saunders
2000 - P&O Aurora - design of all cabins, dining area, and nightclub.
One of the Mini-Suites aboard P&O's Aurora.
Photo courtesy of P&O Cruises UK.
1998- Norwegian Wind & Norwegian Dream - Concept and architectural development of all interior and exterior areas following refit.
The Four Seasons Dining Room, added to Norwegian Wind
and Norwegian Dream following their 1998 stretches.
Photo courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line
1995 - Grandeur & Enchantment of the Seas - Architectural and interior development of cabins, crew areas, and Viking Crown Lounge.
Viking Crown Lounge aboard Grandeur of the Seas,
looking aft towards the bar.
Photo © Aaron Saunders
Of course, this small list is merely the tip of the iceberg. Have a look at their full list of ship "credits" on their website for a better appreciation of how these talented interior designers have enhanced your cruise vacation through their unique concepts and clever execution.
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