Iron Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2025
Auramaris Yacht
- A' Design Award 2025 Iron Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2025
- CLIENT: Designsono
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 11,509
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About Auramaris Yacht
Auramaris is a 43-meter motor yacht with a meticulously designed interior that enhances both atmosphere and functionality. Influenced by astronomical and maritime elements, it balances form and purpose. Premium materials such as natural stone, fine wood, custom leather, and modern metallic finishes create a refined onboard experience. The layout prioritizes comfort and efficiency, seamlessly integrating aesthetics and practicality for an elevated yachting experience.
This distinguished interior volume from Hasan Sefa Sofuoglu's Auramaris Yacht demonstrates sophisticated spatial design characteristic of contemporary luxury marine architecture, where the constraints of nautical environments inspire innovative vertical circulation and material integration solutions that maximize spatial generosity within necessarily compact footprints, a tradition extending from mid-twentieth-century modernist yacht design through recent explorations in residential vessel architecture that increasingly blur boundaries between seagoing craft and land-based residences. The composition achieves notable formal success through its marriage of sculptural circulation and atmospheric layering, the helical staircase functioning simultaneously as functional infrastructure and kinetic sculpture, its double-curved geometry creating dynamic visual movement that animates the entire volume while the cantilevered treads demonstrate structural elegance, appearing to float without visible mechanical support, a technical achievement requiring precise engineering concealed within the sinuous metal stringers, the warm wood treads providing both tactile comfort and chromatic warmth against the cooler gray and white envelope. The chromatic strategy employs sophisticated restraint, building a foundation of analogous neutrals, warm and cool grays ranging from pale silver to deep charcoal, creamy whites, and golden-brown woods, then punctuating this serene base with calculated chromatic accents, the coral-orange sculptural figure providing unexpected playfulness and the amber pendant globes contributing atmospheric warmth, this approach suggesting influence from Scandinavian design traditions that balance minimalist formal clarity with sensory richness through natural materials and carefully curated color moments. The integration of a living conservatory containing desert flora introduces biophilic design principles, acknowledging research demonstrating psychological and physiological benefits of nature connection in built environments, particularly relevant in marine contexts where extended voyages may limit access to terrestrial landscapes, the transparent glass enclosure maintaining visual connection while creating microclimatic separation, the vertical cacti forms echoing the ascending gesture of the adjacent staircase in organic counterpoint. Materially, the design celebrates contrasts, juxtaposing the rough geological character of the stone wall, with its sedimentary layers and fossil-like inclusions suggesting deep time and natural formation, against the precision-engineered perfection of polished floors and metal components, this dialogue between geological permanence and contemporary manufacture enriching the spatial narrative. The lighting design demonstrates layered sophistication, combining natural daylight admission through extensive glazing, modulated by adjustable louvers allowing responsive environmental control, with artificial illumination distributed across multiple scales, from the sculptural chandelier comprising hand-blown glass spheres in various sizes and finishes creating a celestial or molecular composition overhead, to recessed architectural lighting providing ambient fill, to presumably integrated stair lighting ensuring safe circulation, this multilayered approach enabling atmospheric modulation supporting varied temporal rhythms and functional requirements. The spatial organization choreographs movement and visual discovery, the staircase inviting upward progression while the transparent conservatory offers lateral visual extension, the arrangement of elements creating vistas and framings that unfold sequentially as one moves through the space, each viewpoint revealing new relationships between solid and void, opacity and transparency, natural and manufactured, the design rewarding both stationary contemplation and kinetic exploration. How might this space transform across the diurnal cycle as natural light shifts from dawn's cool clarity through midday's neutral brightness to evening's warm amber, and how do the reflective surfaces multiply and fracture these changing luminosities, creating ever-evolving atmospheric conditions within this carefully composed architectural volume?
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Auramaris features a meticulously crafted interior design that elevates the yacht’s luxurious atmosphere. Drawing inspiration from divine and maritime elements, the spaces blend elegance with functionality, offering a perfect balance between aesthetics and practicality. High-quality materials such as natural stones, wooden accents, bespoke leather finishes, and modern metallic textures have been carefully selected to provide an exceptional visual and tactile experience.
- Tags
- Megayacht, Yacht, interior, luxury, interiors, modern, design, materials, glass, custom-made, organic, furniture, Turkishmarble, ergonomic, harmony, mystical, aesthetics
- Production Technology
- In the interior design of Auramaris, every detail was crafted with Turkish marble and water jet cutting techniques, creating a refined and unique aesthetic. CNC machining technology was employed for natural wood veneers, organic finishes, custom-made block glass, bespoke leather coverings, and custom-made stainless steel CNC metallic surfaces. The cornerless design of the furniture merges aesthetics with functionality, resulting in a smooth, flowing form, while each material was meticulously chosen to reflect the highest standards of originality and quality.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge in the design process was balancing aesthetics and functionality to create a durable and visually striking interior in a maritime environment. The headboard glass detail was carefully consulted with experts from the Murano region of Italy, addressing the curvature, thickness, maximum height, and internal void. Additionally, the owner's specific requests, production limitations, and environmental sustainability requirements added complexity. Overcoming these obstacles allowed for innovative solutions that refined every aspect of the design.
- Project Duration
- The project began in early 2023, with the design phase taking 6 months. Currently, it is in the construction phase at the shipyard, and upon completion, it will stand out for its aesthetic and functional features in harmony with the sea.
- Operation Flow
- Auramaris provides comfort and aesthetics in every space, working in harmony as a whole. The interior offers an ergonomic flow that adapts to the user’s movements and needs. Every detail strikes a perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics, providing a relaxing, efficient, and visually pleasing experience. The design’s modular structure offers flexibility to accommodate different user needs, ensuring each space functions in harmony
- Research
- The project design was shaped using user-centered research methods. The objective was to create a living space in harmony with the sea, combining aesthetics and functionality. The methodology focused on ergonomics, material selection, and environmental factors. Data was collected through feedback from industry experts and yacht owners. Participants included interior design experts and maritime professionals. The results showed that the design was aesthetic, functional, and environmentally friendly. The research contributed to the development of innovative approaches in modern yacht design.
- Inspiration
- In designing Auramaris, we drew inspiration from the depths of the sea and rich elements of mythology. Its elegance emerged as a perfect balance between serenity and strength. We combined the power of sea gods, the aesthetics of divine beings, and the delicate touch of natural elements in the design. Our goal was to offer a visual and emotional journey through every detail, shaping the design in harmony with the sea.
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