A2: Detailed Transformation Concept Research

Through the development of my overall concept regarding the transformation of Frank Gehry’s Design Museum into a yacht, I discovered that the famous yacht manufacturer, “Wally” produces design which alludes to the particular design notions I am attempting to achieve through my design and re-interpretation.

Wally: 125 Power

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I found this particular design of the ‘Wally 125’ interesting from a design perspective due to the manner in which it portrays a rather ‘structural’ hull design within a modern and contemporary manner. Such alludes to a design influence within my own yachts design as such a feature may allow for one to convey a modern structural sense through the hulls design component, while alluding to a sense of fluidity with the remainder of the yachts design. Such further allows for one to focus upon the composition of a unique spatial dimension directly connected to the elements and forms from the Vitra Design Museum.

Wally: 80 Sail

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In terms of the overall yacht design, this particular Wally yacht design presented the notion of rather than designing a motor yacht, produce rather a sailing yacht. However through the study of such designs as the Wally 80, it became clear that although such lends itself to the notion of contemporary fluidity, such wouldn’t allow for me to successfully incorporate the design elements from the Vitra Design Museum due to lack of space.

Wally: 73 Power

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Although the design of this Wally Yacht may be similar to the Wally 125 it remains slightly different as it conveys a more fluid sense in terms of the slightly curvilinear nature of the hull design. However such only exists in the hull design as the cabin remains rather structurally linear. The hulls design is rather interesting though as it may be a useful influence in my own design to allow a smooth transition between a rather organic cabin design and a rather structural hull design.

Wally: 26 Wallyace

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The design of this Wally yacht is rather unique and hence interesting in my developed concepts research as it presents a rather fluid hull design and more structurally linear cabin design. Such alters my previous pattern of thought which alluded to using the design of the hull to present the sense of structural detail, as now I may be able to include the curvilinear nature of the Vitra Museum into the actual design of the hull, leaving the more linear elements to form the cabin.