Building on the momentum from the launch of its Simply Custom offering last year, Oceanco has revealed the next chapter of its Simply Custom story with a brand-new wave of interiors from five world class design studios. The range of designs showcase the flexibility of the Simply Custom foundation, catering to a spectrum of aesthetic tastes.
Oceanco explains that “Today’s yacht owners have never been busier or more in-demand, so simplifying life rather than adding complexity is key” – and if they say it when they boast a range of some of the most beautiful yachts ever built, always with an avant-garde spirit, then we can really believe it. Simplifying, however, does not mean belittling or making it easier, but lightening a process by trying to be guided through the complexity of the creation of a tailor-made yacht. In response, Simply Custom provides a smart solution to building a custom yacht that guarantees Oceanco’s outstanding pedigree while streamlining the process.
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Available from 80m (262ft) in length, or 2,500-2,700GT, the technical foundation of Simply Custom delivers the flexibility to include what most excites and inspires an owner, alongside the exceptional technical standards and collaborative approach for which Oceanco is renowned. Featuring a state-of-the-art, all- electrical propulsion and energy architecture system, it is optimized to the most demanding operating profiles. And thanks to Oceanco’s exceptional noise, vibration and seakeeping standards, guests will enjoy guaranteed comfort onboard.
“We are pleased to showcase the adaptability of our Simply Custom offering with this new perspective from these inspiring and talented interior designers. There has been a real appetite for this approach and we are happy to see it continue to evolve and grow.” comments Oceanco’s Marketing Director Paris Baloumis.
Burdifilek – Diego Burdi & Paul Filek
“Our team wanted to create a handsome, powerful and confident design language to reflect the exterior design of Pegasus by Oceanco, although it could pair well with many of the Simply Custom yacht designs. We were inspired by Pegasus’s strength, elegance, soft edges and curves with simple lines. Our interior design embraces these characteristics with spaces that are practical, elegant and comfortable, while also expressing BURDIFILEK’s unique point of view.
The interior shapes and specific placement of furniture allow guests to continuously connect with the outdoors. Consistency rests on the intentionally limited number of materials and the color selection. Rich woods and textured stones create warmth and contrast, while a darker, opulent color palette exudes timeless luxury. Everything here is about the art of living, relaxation and comfort within a timeless environment”.
Luca Dini – Luca Dini Design & Architecture
“For a while now, the market has demanded a large aft in direct contact with the sea. This drove us to design a new onboard area, expanding the so-called ‘beach club’ to the full height of its potential. Thus was born the idea of a beach club on two levels, with the aim of not only putting guests in touch with the sea, but also realizing a 500sqm environment that can be used in multiple ways and situations.
“The second level is every bit as fabulous as the most exclusive beach clubs on the Côte d’Azur. The internal area is a stylistic continuation of outside, it various doors fully opening to create a completely integrated space with panoramic terraces. The conventional layout can be divided and doubled, creating two sofa areas and two dining areas; and for more formal dinners and larger groups, these dining tables can be joined together. The two decks are architecturally connected by a monumental staircase which, thanks to a mirror ceiling, gives the illusion of extending infinitely. The levels are also linked vertically through the huge skylights on the bridge deck”.
Dasha Moranova – Dasha Moranova Design
“Our Simply Custom interior brings a streamlined, flexible approach to design that allows easy personalization without changing the core structure, focusing on finishes and details to suit individual preferences. We have partnered with Bozca Limitless Design to create an interior to complement its design for Simply Custom. Aurai is not just a yacht; it’s a redefinition of oceanic luxury. Built for those who seek the extraordinary and adventure, this masterpiece combines state-of-the-art innovation with timeless elegance.
Our vision was driven by a singular goal: to seamlessly blend the outdoors with the indoors, weaving in the distinctive lines of her exterior to shape her interior spaces. The three distinct interior designs each maintain the same general arrangement and exterior structure. By simply changing finishes and wall panels, we’ve achieved completely different aesthetics and atmospheres. This flexible design approach ensures a fully customized experience, allowing for effortless personalization to reflect individual tastes and preferences”.
Guillaume Rolland – Studio Liagre
“Our design is an answer to a contemporary and dynamic everyday lifestyle. The philosophy is to create harmonious and well-proportioned spaces, organized and centred around a scenario imagined and designed ad hoc for a living place adapted to all moments: family vacation and leisure, home office, informal moments and parties with friends, formal receptions, daily life and more. Originally imagined to complement MTT Voyageur by Messerschmitt Yachts, it could be adopted to work alongside any number of Simply Custom exterior designs”.
François Zuretti & Sébastien Gey – Zuretti Design
“Terra! Land, finally! Terra is a project in which we explore various ways to envision the relationship between the inside and the outside. On the yacht’s main deck port side, the dining area is organised in a double-height space, along a gigantic window, offering protection alongside a dramatic framing that showcases the breath-taking beauty of nature.
The starboard lounge explores the flexibility of spaces. It is set on a platform that can slide to the balcony, to stage a great leap towards the oceans. In the beach club below, the organic shapes and the natural materials help to create an atmosphere of fullness and connection to nature. Like cliffs eroded by time and the wind, the wooden partitions create fluid transitions between spaces, leading the guests to the wellness area, and extending the experience of luxury and comfort towards the folding platform”.