A design only works when it evokes an emotion. When designing a space meant to be a home on the water, we aim to conjure feelings of comfort, peacefulness and belonging. There is an ineffable happiness that occurs when you step foot into a space all your own, where...
Image by Permateek As the future becomes more eco-friendly, yacht designers are working to address the needs of superyacht owners, while finding high quality sustainable options to replace longtime favorites. Is this possible in an industry where desires and trends...
“Beauty is power and elegance, right action, form fitting function, intelligence, and reasonability. And very often expressed in curves.” —Kim Stanley Robinson Curved furniture is nothing new, but after seasons of mid-century modern pieces and serious furnishings with...
The challenge: To exceed the expectations of a long-term client by producing a design with a complexity and level of details unforeseen. The answer: There is nothing the team at Patrick Knowles Designs loves more than a good challenge, and in working with this client...
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new.” —Socrates The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reported that new yacht sales (defined as boats 33’ (10m) in length or longer), increased 51% in 2020,...
