| 2004 NW Design Awards
First Place
The Owners, Midwestern boaters from the Great Lakes area, knew exactly what they
wanted in their new 87’ motor yacht. Their design brief for the interior
specified that “the boat should have a look that is
“cranky”. We’d like the interior to look like
it is 100 years old- we would like it to be reminiscent of the
traditional classic yachts, yet be inviting and comfortable.”
With a traditional saloon of stained cherry cabinetry, Ardeo Design has incorporated
an antique brass compass, bronze library lamps, a writing desk, and a breakfast
buffet cabinet with sliding panel access to the galley. A 50” flat plasma
monitor raises on a motorized lift just forward of the custom designed leather
upholstered sofa. Framed antique prints located throughtout the vessel depict
scenes of towns and landscapes of areas the Owners have cruised during their
journeys.
The flush deck yacht, which features naval architecture and exterior styling
by Tom Fexas Naval Architects, has four staterooms, each with it’s own
ensuite Bath. |