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Atlantico Yacht

Atlantico

The 77-metres Atlantico is a pleasure yacht with extensive outside areas and wide interior spaces, which enables the guests to enjoy the seaview and be in contact with it. The aim of the design was to create a modern yacht with timeless elegance. Particular focus was on the proportions to keep the profile low. The yacht has six decks with amenities and services as helipad, tender garages with speedboat and jetski. Six suite cabins host twelve guests, while the owner has a deck with outside lounge and jacuzzi. There is an outside and a 7-metres interior pool. The yacht has a hybrid propulsion.

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The No 2 Sunglasses

The No 2

The No. 2 is a pair of sunglasses designed for durability and comfort. The frame is made from 0.5 mm ultra-thin Japanese shape-memory stainless steel, shaped by bending and folding without welding joints or screws. A patent-pending zero-screw locking hinge replaces traditional screws and barrel hinges, so hinges cannot loosen and screws cannot fall out. The frame weighs 18 grams. Polycarbonate lenses are impact-resistant and block ultraviolet light. Medical-grade silicone nose pads and temple tips are hypoallergenic.

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Waves Necklace

Waves

Waves is a necklace made from recycled sterling silver. The form of the necklace imitates the movement of water and curly hair. The matt surface is created with a needle matt technique and resembles suede. The original piece for casting and mold making was shaped by hand, by bending warm wax sheets with form giving irons. Each necklace element has a larger wave at its center, surrounded by smaller waves, to create natural movement and a balanced design. The necklace is festive yet light to wear. The silver is not plated, and production takes place in Finland.

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Nu  Watch

Nu

Nu is a wristwatch with a water-filled dial. The dial holds water collected from some of the world's most polluted water sources, sterilized by ultraviolet light. Clear acrylic hands are submerged in the water and remain almost invisible. Touching the steel case activates a light-emitting diode that illuminates the hands to show the time. The case is topped with domed sapphire glass, and the strap is made of cactus leather. The form follows the contour of a dew drop resting on a leaf. The blue colour refers to the pristine ocean.

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Blooming Folding Eyewear

Blooming

Sonja‘s eyewear design was inspired by blossoming flowers and early spectacle frames. Combining the organic forms of nature and the functional elements of spectacle frames the designer developed a convertible item that can be easily manipulated giving several different looks. The product was also designed with a practical folding possibility, taking as little space as possible in the carriers bag. The lenses are produced of laser-cut plexiglass with Orchid flower prints, and the frames are made manually using 18k gold plated brass.

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Amer F 100 Pleasure Superyacht

Amer F 100

Amer F 100 is a pleasure superyacht designed for extended stays at sea. The exterior reduces the fiberglass surface and adds large side windows, which give a brighter interior and a wider view of the sea. The internal area is increased by removing the external side passage. The bow area is reached by a sea promenade from the cockpit. The layout follows the blue mind philosophy, keeping guests in constant visual contact with the water. A main challenge was to balance the added weight of the glass with lightweight building materials and furniture.

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