When the 80-meter Heesen Project Cosmos luxury yacht, which is now named Galactica, which first hit the water in November, superyacht aficionados were quick to notice the fierce pair of teeth painted on the superyacht’s headlight. This might have been supposed to have been indicative of an eccentric interior hiding beneath the smooth exterior, but that’s not the case, according to Paul Kosteros of interior design studio Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design.
Interior photos: Heesen / Exterior photos: Tom van Oossanen
Describe Galactica Teeth “as a bit of fun”. Inside, the owner’s brief for the new Heesen flagship was the “light” interior, in both light and ambiance. The studio, which previously collaborated with Heesen residenceThe Falcon Project and Galactica SupernovaHe also crafted the interior of the former owner’s yacht and was asked to build it Galactica The interior is “lighter and brighter” by comparison. “Sometimes you have an interior that feels like it’s sitting right above you — our goal was to avoid that,” Kosteros explains.
To do this, Sinot focused on “adding light to the interior” with indirect lighting. Prime examples include the glass ceilings in the main deck lounge, along with materials such as faux leather and woodwork, which add “interesting contrasts.”
Another trick was the inclusion of large windows “at an angle to the light”. These windows serve to “pull” the light in and “frame the view”. Sinot has also focused on lightening the interior in terms of the heaviness of the environment, with “light touches of nature” and layers of detail.
Neutral wood and light silk contrast with stained walnut and stainless steel details. Rugs are made of natural fibers – silk and wool – while light and dark stones add an extra layer of contrast.
The upholstery adds another layer of detail, with headboards, pillows, and wall panels trimmed in different shades of blue, from “sky blues to sea blues.” However, up in the lounge, the colors change to ‘red and orange’ in harmony with the sunset that will be enjoyed from that area. When it comes to Costus’ favorite personal space on the plane, he immediately refers to the owner’s cabin. Galactica It’ll be a crowded yacht, with a constant flow of the owner’s friends and co-workers.
However, the owner’s cabin will remain completely private and, as a result, has a “natural and calm” décor with a higher level of detail that can be seen elsewhere on the yacht. This is evidenced by the intricacy of stitching the wall panels and headboard, the latter of which can be considered a “piece of art,” Kosteros says. Unlike guest cabins, which feature retail lighting fixtures, lighting fixtures in the owner’s cabin are custom made. “It’s the most luxurious space on the plane,” Kosteros says, “it’s truly a showcase for the level of detail Galactica offers.”