| Title |
A Study on Space Arrangement and Interior Space Division of Superyachts |
| Keywords |
Superyacht ; Space arrangement ; Interior space division ; Watertight compartments ; Bulkhead |
| Abstract |
Superyachts are passenger vessels whose hull exceeds 24m. They are a kind of luxurious leisure ships. Interior designers can contribute in the field of space design of superyachts. This study is intended to investigate the space elements and their organization of superyachts for putting the base of superyacht interior design. Especially it is focused on the interior space division by structural elements such as the watertight bulkheads and decks. In this study we analyze general arrangements, floor plans of decks, of 31 superyachts and extract space elements and their disposition in three dimension. On the basis of the space arrangement we classify the types of space organization of superyachts. And then we inquire the interior space division of superyachts, which is characterized by the structural elements of the ship. The watertight compartments made by the bulkheads and decks have a great effect on interior space design in super yachts. The results of this study are summed up as follows:At first, the small-size superyacht has 3 decks and the midium or large-size superyacht has 4decks.Secondly, depending on the number of decks the superyacht has several typical patterns of space organization.Thirdly, in general there are 5-6 watertight compartments on a deck depending on the superyacht scale.Finally, there are distinct separation between the passenger's movement and the crew's movement on the ship. |