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“We consider every yacht design to be a fresh challenge to make the impossible possible. With a constant ambition to surpass expectations, we enjoy challenging ourselves to create custom designs for every client. We possess a strong belief to drive the design process by means of a direct dialogue with our clients, resulting in creative solutions throughout the development of each project. Every project is the result of this ongoing dialogue with our client and close cooperation with major ship yards, yacht captains, naval architects, suppliers, furniture makers, craftsmen and artisans. The design process consists of a series of decisions. We ensure the right choices are made with the right partners.” Sander J. Sinot

Sinot Management Team

At Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, creation and design is a team effort. The Sinot management team works closely together to create the best customized yacht designs in constant dialogue with their clients, shipyards, and industry professionals. Together with Sinot’s international in-house team of nearly 50 creative professionals in the fields of architecture, industrial design, interior architecture, styling, 3D modelling and visualization, design engineering, and production consultancy Sinot ensures extensive knowledge and experience is at hand to make each project a success.

Sinot Brand

At Sinot we see ourselves as a brand that stands for the best in quality and creativity. With our international crew of experienced nautical designers, design specialists and design engineers we ensure an efficient operation with effective communication to all stakeholders in the realization process of a yacht. Our advanced in-house CGI technology makes our design processes transparent and enables our clients to get full insight during the development. Designing a yacht is merging technology, design expertise and human interaction skills into a creative process that focusses on providing our clients with the designs of their dreams.

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS

With each new project representing a full custom design for a specific client, we consider every yacht design to be a fresh challenge. This involves transcending traditional boundaries in yacht design in search for a synergetic balance of functionality, beauty, engineering and design. Resulting in creative solutions, this reflects our owner-centered philosophy of a yacht as an exclusive, custom-designed private estate, moving freely over the world’s oceans. EXTERIOR DESIGN

A yacht’s profile is a combination of strong lines and character and is a strong reflection of its owner. We strive for a perfect connection between the interior design, the exterior architecture, the layout on decks, and the overall profile. Every step of our design process is transparent for both our client and the design team involved, often incorporating nautical architects, building captains and shipyard executives. INTERIOR DESIGN

We create exclusive interiors designed to the highest standards and customized according to the wishes of our clients. Lounges, staterooms and guest cabins are arranged and designed to suit different life styles and social or cultural requirements. Spacious layouts and arrangements exploit every square meter and capitalize on available gross tonnage. Stylish mood boards, aesthetic design directions and actual material samples support our dialogue on the interior design. EXCLUSIVE FURNITURE

Custom furniture is important for reflecting the yacht owner’s personality, ambition and achievements in exclusive designs. Rare woods and veneers are integrated in combination with the finest fabrics, leathers and bespoke metals and glass. Accents are provided by the subtle combination of shades and tones, underscored by unrivaled craftsmanship and the use of rich surface treatments. The authenticity and high quality of custom furniture creates a unique and individual design at the interior and exterior decks. FF&E AND ART

For fixtures, furnishings and equipment, we always lookfor the best and most durable materials. Cooperation between the world’s very best suppliers and our stylists is essential in the selection of the unique collections and design of made-to-measure adaptations to fit the style of the yacht and the wishes of the owner. Art is a valued contribution to the owner’s personal interior style. We work closely with a group of esteemed artists and galleries for an exclusive choice befitting our client’s yacht. 3D VISUALISATION

We wish to bring our concepts to life for our clients and therefore provide an excellent insight into the exterior and interior design by providing near-photographic 3D visuals or animated clips. This advanced 3D visualization technology clearly portrays the design of choice. By visualizing within the boundaries of technical infrastructure and classification, the feasibility of the design is ensured during the entire process, from concept development to final design.

With each new project, from 45m super yachts up to 160m+ mega yachts, we consider every design to be a fresh challenge. The latest technology and our international team of over 40 creative and technical professionals, combine to make custom designs for specific clients. Our advanced 3D visualization technology clearly portrays the design of choice. By working within the boundaries of technical infrastructure and classification, the feasibility of the design is ensured during the entire process, from concept development to launch of the yacht. Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design is located in the Netherlands, 20 minutes from Schiphol Amsterdam Airport.

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Inside 112m Hydrogen-Electric Superyacht Concept Aqua

Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design 's 112 metre hydrogen-electric yacht concept Aqua was designed for "a discerning, forward-looking owner".

Extensively developed over a period of five months, Aqua was created in collaboration with Lateral Naval Architects , which developed the yacht’s hydrogen technology and naval architecture.

Fusing ground breaking technology with cutting edge design, Aqua features a hydrogen-electric system. The hydrogen propulsion package is based on the use of liquified hydrogen, which is stored at -253C degrees in two 28 ton vacuum isolated tanks.

The hydrogen is converted into electrical energy by proton exchange membrane fuel cells, with the generated energy powering the propulsion, auxiliary systems and hotel services. Water is the only by product of the system, which also sees large batteries buffer the generated electricity. The result is a top speed of 17 knots, cruising speed of 10-12 knots and range of 3750 nautical miles.

Speaking about the concept, designer Sander Sinot said: “For development of Aqua we took inspiration from the lifestyle of a discerning, forward-looking owner, the fluid versatility of water and cutting-edge technology to combine this in a 112 metre superyacht with truly innovative features."

"Our challenge was to implement fully operational liquid hydrogen and fuel cells in a true superyacht that is not only groundbreaking in technology, but also in design and aesthetics."

The interior meanwhile has been designed around providing as much privacy and space as possible. Accommodation is for a total of 14 people and 31 crew. The full 15.4 metre beam owner’s “pavilion” occupies the front half of the upper deck.

Key features of the owner's pavilion include an open plan layout divided by wooden screens, floor to ceiling windows on the port and starboard sides, a large central skylight and crafted wooden structure. The apartment also include a large bathroom, dressing room and spa.

Other interior features include the Aqua room, which is located at the bow at the far end of the owner’s pavilion for far reaching ocean views and a “top-of-the-world” feeling.

Aqua also features an indoor health and wellness centre with a hydro massage room, yoga space and workout floor.

A circular staircase sits at the core of the yacht, linking all five decks. Described as “a true spectacle”, the staircase bypasses the two hexagonal liquified hydrogen tanks, which sit behind a screen of strengthened glass.

The exterior meanwhile has been inspired by “ocean swells”, and features a curved top deck, integrated bow observatory, glass band windows and a raised front profile.

The World's First Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht Has a $644 Million Price Tag

By Nick Mafi

Superyachts seemed to be among the last modes of (luxe) transportation to bend toward the growing consumer demand for eco-friendly engine designs. But if news from last week’s Monaco Yacht Show served as a bellwether, the industry meant to cater to the wealthiest among us made a progressive splash with the unveiling of Aqua, the world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht.

Designed by the Dutch firm Sinot Yacht & Architecture Design, Aqua is a nearly 400-foot-long vessel that's run entirely by a renewable energy source. "Water is the eternal fuel of life, the life-sustaining force that makes planet Earth habitable," says Sander Sinot, founder of the firm that bears his name. "Water is soft, yet at the same time it cuts through hard rocks." It was this appreciation of water that helped the firm find balance between the natural world and the technological. The propulsion system is made up of two 28-ton vacuumed tanks that each contain liquified hydrogen which are stored at -423 degrees Fahrenheit. Along with being eco-friendly, hydrogen-based energy means for a quieter experience aboard the ship in comparison to traditional engines. That said, there will be backup diesel generators handy should the captain ever need them.

The infinity pool aboard AQUA.

There was much confusion on Monday if there was already a buyer who had paid the hefty $644 million price tag. Reports spread throughout the internet that billionaire Bill Gates had purchased the superyacht, rumors that proved to be false. Yet readers couldn't be blamed for believing such reports, as images show Aqua to include its own infinity pool, helipad, spa, and gym—amenities meant to attract billionaires such as Gates.

An aerial view of the superyacht shows how close passengers can get to the water, as well as the cascading design of the infinity pool.

Sinot and his team designed the vessel to safely bring passengers as close to the water as possible. "Water is relaxation; it makes us calmer and more creative," Sinot comments. "We wanted to provide those on board with the closest possible proximity to the water. The aft deck features an innovative series of platforms cascading down towards the sea, while a large swim platform allows all passengers to enjoy the optimal experience of accessing the water at sea level."