Journal
Occasional notes from the studio on design, building and the yachts we work on.
Refit or new build: how owners decide
When does a superyacht refit make more sense than a new build, and when is it time to start from a clean sheet? The questions owners and their captains should ask first.
From napkin sketch to sea trials: the stages of a superyacht new build
The stages of a custom superyacht new build, from the first sketch and the general arrangement to specification, construction, sea trials and delivery, and what an owner decides at each.
What is a general arrangement, and why read it before the rendering?
A superyacht general arrangement shows how a yacht really works: decks, cabins, crew routes and service spaces. How to read one, and what to look for first.
How we approach superyacht design
How T. Fotiadis Design approaches superyacht exterior and interior design: life on board first, proportion and light, a general arrangement drawn with the profile, and a yacht that can be built as drawn.
How superyacht designers work with shipyards
Most superyacht concepts are drawn first and checked for buildability later. Here is how design and build stay aligned from the first sketch, not after the contract is signed.