Customers had wished for fewer cabins onboard .
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Customers had wished for fewer cabins onboard .
sports elements and robust trendy materials . Starring figures are a horse-shaped lighting fixture , space-dividing sporty cutouts , and unique bulkhead lights of playful dimensions .
In addition to the restaurants and lounges in the service of all passengers , the ship has two separate premium lounge rooms – Comfort Lounge and Business Lounge – that charge an entrance fee . Separated from the normal pulse of the ship , the atmosphere of these spaces emphasises peaceful colour schemes and materials chosen for their sensitivity values . The surroundings have been spiced up with hexagon-based patterns .
The darker , pearly-gold interior of the Business Lounge has strong-lined vertical bar patterns , while the lighter-shade atmosphere of the Comfort Lounge has been brushed up with shiny silver details . Both of these spaces have special areas that have been optimised for work and for business meetings . The installation of Barrisol ’ s shiny-surface ceilings makes the lounges appear loftier . In the choice of furniture , special attention has been paid to making the passenger ’ s work smoother .
Along with business travellers , the ship design also takes the family travellers into account . The playroom for children has a strategic position on the vessel , next to the ship ’ s most family-friendly restaurants and – in accordance with passenger feedback – also accessible directly from corridors , not just from the shop . The most family-friendly restaurants include Fast Lane and Delight Buffet , complete with table groups of children ’ s dimensions . The vehicle deck can be accessed directly from the ship ’ s shop .
Interior design for ships has some extra challenges , on account of strict safety regulations . Apart from their looks , pieces of furniture need to be selected on the grounds of their resistance to tilting , as well as their compliance with strict maritime fire-safety classifications .
In the final design , advantage has been taken of Finnish know-how . For instance , the unique lighting fixtures and fixed furniture were manufactured in Turku region , close to the shipyard . Further examples of unique design are seen in the flashy bulkhead-to-bulkhead carpets , with graphic patterns from dSign . The clear patterns and colours are important for spatial rhythmics . Carpet material is genuine wool , having the best tuft-carpet characteristics for withstanding wear and tear . Even with constant small-scale maintenance , the onboard interiors of ships tend to wear out at an average age of only five years . n
Victory Bar has an interior design that was built from a combination of classic sports elements and robust trendy materials . photo : Okko Oinonen
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