YachtTalk Special 3: Akira design special with Harrison Eidsgaard

The third episode of Heesen’s YachtTalk Specials transported us to the riverside design studio of London-based Harrison Eidsgaard. Co-founder Ben Harrison and director Richard Whitehouse walked host Charlotte Kan through an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour to share their thoughts, insights and inspiration for creating the ultimate yacht interior.

Developing ideas Harrison Eisdgaard and Heesen first collaborated on 51-metre, full-custom Irisha, which was delivered in 2018. With both the interior and exterior designed by Harrison Eisdgaard, it was a gateway to future joint endeavours, including two new-build projects currently under construction at Heesen’s facilities in the Netherlands – 57-metre Akira and 60-metre SkyFall.

Akira is the first model in Heesen’s new 5700 Aluminium class and is built with a Fast Displacement Hull Form. “Unusually, Heesen approached us very early on in the process,” says Harrison. “The aim was to bring us in as interior designers earlier than normal to have the opportunity to develop the GA in collaboration with their engineering team. This has led to some interesting and positive developments in terms of how the boat is set out today.”

This Superyacht Guide item is an original editorial summary based on the official Heesen Yachts news release.

Image source: Heesen Yachts official news release.