WSYA 2010 Omega Winning Designs
May 22, 2010 -- Omega Architects is proud to announce the news of our two category winners at the Guildhall in London for the World Super Yacht Awards 2010! For best displacement yacht below 500GT, our design, "Blind Date" took first place, and in the competition for the best semi-displacement or planning class, our design "Celestial Hope" was honoured with the win. These awards mark the third and fourth international yachting awards for this design series inside of the last year. To see our designs so well received is an honor and an inspiration. We believe that these vessels, along with their 5 sister ships, represent some of the finest design and craftsmanship possible in the yachting world today, and we are thankful for this chance to celebrate the passion invested in these majestic vessels.
WSYA 2010 BEST DISPLACEMENT MOTOR YACHT BELOW 500GT
Winner: "Blind Date"
Judges' Words:
"This class contained seven finalists, five aluminium-built yachts and two constructed from composite that were built by leading yards in three continents. After much discussion, the secret ballot revealed the judges' preference for the Heesen-built "Blind Date" that blended high quality construction and excellent engineering with uncluttered deck spaces and an attractive, well laid out interior offering. The division of space, the circulation plan and other practical features for both crew and guests was also considered to be extremely well thought out. The judges could also see from the very clear Owner's Statement that his requirements and original design objectives had all been met."
- Excerpt From The Judges’ Comments WSYA 2010
WSYA 2010 BEST SEMI – DISPLACEMENT OR PLANING MOTOR YACHT 40M+
Winner: "Celestial Hope"
Judges' Words:
"This class produced a very fine selection of finalists, most of whom were well established series-production designs, whose detailed design and construction quality had been refined over the course of previous builds. The judges recognised many excellent qualities in all of these yachts but rewarded the combination of extremely high quality of construction, an attractive interior design and the interesting interior layout of the Heesen-built 47-metre Celestial Hope.."
- Excerpt From The Judges’ Comments WSYA 2010
The Team at Omega Architects would like to thank everyone we worked with in reaching these honours, including the Owners, Heesen Yachts, interior stylists and designers. We also extend our sincere appreciation our hosts, Boat International Media, and the Judges’ Panel.
- Frank Laupman + the Omega Design Team