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Aquila Hydrogen Electric Yacht by Emre Aydin Is Granted the A' Design Award in Yacht and Marine Vessels Design

Emre Aydin honored for yacht and marine vessels design by the international grand jury of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2021 /DesignNewswire/ Aquila Hydrogen Electric Yacht by Emre Aydin, designed for Emre Aydin Design, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Yacht and Marine Vessels Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

The A' Design Award Explained

The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Regarding Aquila Hydrogen Electric Yacht

Aquila is a 106 metre superyacht powered by a hydrogen electric system. The exterior form is inspired by the look of a predatory eagle, with curved lines that flow toward the bow and a large window shaped like an eye. The hull is made of aluminium. Power is produced by fuel cells running on liquefied hydrogen, which supply the energy needed for propulsion and for all systems on board. The yacht accommodates 14 guests and 29 crew members. Aquila was developed to lower emissions at sea while providing comfortable life on board.

About Emre Aydin

I am Emre Aydın. Nearly i born into the sea. I have spent a lot of my chilhood on boats. i grew up by living and learning with sea culture.I would like to negotitate ideas with people research and devolopment of seeing things in a diffrent perspective. My aim is to improve myself in design as well as broadening my mind as much as i can. When i feel ready, being a value in design in territorial waters is my biggest target.

Award Record

With this recognition, Emre Aydin is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

About the A' Yacht and Marine Vessels Design Award

The A' Yacht Design Award is an international yacht design competition recognizing good yacht designs by leading yacht designers and manufacturers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to yacht designers, naval engineers, marine vessel producers and yacht manufacturers from all countries. Entries typically include sailboats, motor yachts, catamarans, trimarans, superyachts and explorer yachts. Awarded yacht designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/yacht

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Aquila Hydrogen Electric Yacht
Function
Hydrogen Electric Yacht
Category
Yacht and Marine Vessels Design
Discipline
Industrial Design
Industry
Automotive and Luxury
Colors
Slate Gray, Dark Gray, Light Slate Gray, Dark Slate Gray and Black
Images
5
Client
Emre Aydin Design

The Recognition

Laureate
Emre Aydin
Country
Turkiye
Recognition
A' Design Award
Edition
2020 - 2021
Design ID
#107653

Credits

Image Credits
[; Photographer Bri Schneiter, Calm Body of Lake Between Mountains, 2012.; Photographer enriquelopezgarre, ocean-5707094, 2019.],[; Photographer enriquelopezgarre, ocean-5707094, 2019.], [; Photographer Free-Photos, lighthouse-1209856, 2016.],[; Photographer enriquelopezgarre, ocean-5707094, 2019.]

Design Details

Unique Properties
In the development and design of Aquila , Emre aydin design derived inspiration from owners lifestyles, the predator look of predator animals and cutting edge technology combining all of this in a 106m superyacht with truly innovative features.
Inspiration
Aquila106 is focused on predator look like eagle eye also an environmentally sensitive subject. Yacht propulsion and the choice of fuel. Aquila is our new yacht concept using a hydrogen electric .system capable of catering for all onboard energy needs.
Research
Research have 2 part. First part use biomimicry on exterior and interior second part is hydrogen system need to match all project interior. Aquila inspired by the predator eagle especially eagle predator look, Aquila curvaceous exterior lines flow from the across a viewing big glass look like eagle eye and wheelhouse and gather at the bow area where a spectacular Aquila room gives guests views never before experienced at sea in ultimate luxury.
Challenge
Cutting surface method with biomimicry use to all ship board . Eagle pradator look on exterior and need to be match liquid hydrogen technology and all requirement and luxury life style.
Realization and Technology
Propulsion systems have become highly optimized over the past few years, diesel electric combinations in many configurations and setups have grown in popularity, with the goal of increasing efficiency and ultimately reducing emissions. To take this discussion into an entirely new realm we have initiated Aquila. This yacht is fully aluminium.
Operation and Interaction
Radical new superyacht concept in the form of the 106 metre hydrogen superyacht superyacht Aquila. Aquila is developed for the forward-thinking owner with a futuristic design that is matched by a fully-operational liquid hydrogen and fuel cell technology power system, putting it on the cutting edge of what is possible at sea today.
Project Duration and Location
start istanbul 2020 january finish july
Specifications
Ovaral length 106.2 meter x waterline length 106.0 meter,Beam 19.70 meter x Estimate GT 4035 x Draft half load 3.95 meter,Maximum speed 16.5 knot,Crusing speed 10-11 knot,Range 3800 nm,Electrical power genarations 4MV,Power source PEM fuel cells,Fuell Liquefied Hydrogen,Guest capacity 14 person 4 guest state room,2 vip state rooms,1 owner pavilion Crew capacity: 29 persons,14 double crew cabin,2 officers cabin,1 captain cabin Tender and toys : 8.5 m limo tender ,8 m tender,4 wave runners,2 water toy
Keywords
eagle , yacht, hydrogen, electric, luxury

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