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Kit Carlier Design is a bespoke yacht design company that has filled a gap in the industry in the southern hemisphere by becoming NZ’s first and only dedicated and complete marine interior design service.
With the launch to market of 14.5-metre limousine tender concept, Chimera, Kit Carlier Design has introduced a technologically-advanced design, inspired by the gentleman’s racers of the 1920s and ‘30s.
The New Zealand-based design company was founded in January 2015 and pulls together a small, specialist team with 40 years combined experience in the marine industry in the specialised field of marine design.
With projects underway both offshore and locally, their latest concept is a limousine inspired by the gentleman’s racers of the 1920s and 30s. The 14.5 metre limousine is an effortless blend of classic design elements and contemporary styling wrapped around an extremely modern propulsion and electronics package.
Passengers are safely tucked away in its palatial private interior while being chauffeured from a port helm station positioned forward; a styling cue taken from a bygone era when chauffeurs drove sans-roof with passengers cocooned in the rear.
“We wanted to create something that was pure, uncompromised luxury; something that harked back to times when design represented luxury and glamour, but all this to be wrapped around a state of the art propulsion and vessel management system,” says Kit Carlier Design Director, Kit Carlier.
The clean styling of the interior is luxurious without being ostentatious, giving the opulence expected of a limousine. Entertainment, lighting and access to wireless communication and Bluetooth are available throughout the limo via touch screens located from the helm to the main cabin, and also via the vessel’s own app which allows smart devices to access the vessel’s facilities without passengers having to leave the comfort of their own seat.
The forward internal landing allows access to a generous luggage space which in different configurations could contain a day-head, and provides access to the helm and forward boarding points.
There are a range of variations available to fit individual client requirements, including a layout accommodating 12 passengers.
Chimera was designed to offer the three key propulsion options available, from the conventional common rail turbo diesel engines, to a diesel/electric hybrid, and with the investigation of a fully electric package underway.
Weight is kept to a minimum by the use of modern construction methods and use of high-tech composite materials, a design insight gained by Carlier’s years of experience in the superyacht and boat-building industry.
Carlier is well-known for his career with world-renowned superyacht builder, Alloy Yachts and had a diverse background before that, gaining his grounding in the industry as a qualified boat builder with experience in all facets of the trade. From there, Carlier moved to project management, production manager, and lead designer at world-renowned super yacht builder, Alloy Yachts. It was at Alloy that he first met Donna Maree, one of New Zealand’s most prominent yacht interior designers. In late 2014 when the form of Kit Carlier Design as a marine design studio was taking shape, bringing onboard Donna Maree as an integral part of the business was one of Carlier’s first steps.
“There is no other marine interior design firm that offers the full array of experience and industry understanding that we offer our clients” says Carlier. “Donna and I are backed by four decades in the marine industry, and with extensive knowledge of complete vessel construction, interior design, architecture, and yacht design, we understand every facet of the project from services allowances and class requirements to life cycle performance, and bring a wealth of resources and global reach”.
The service that Kit Carlier Design offers covers both commercial and luxury projects. They work closely with clients to establish a brief that is considerate of the principles of interior design and human ergonomics, ensuring that concepts are safe, fit for purpose, and aesthetically pleasing.
They take on the formulation of preliminary space plans, 2D and 3D design concepts, photo realistic 3D renderings and sketches that bring the client’s brief to life, and offer complete consultation during the build from initial design concept through to construction, installation details, procurement and preparation of hand over to client.
They also provide exterior styling and support to brokerages in the dressing of their vessels for photo shoots and perspective client viewings.
With various projects underway both offshore and locally and receiving plenty of interest in their services this duo is looking to the future.
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