Parametric Sailing Yacht Exterior and Interior Des
Parametric Sailing Yacht Exterior and Interior Des
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Abstract
Marine vessels are a combination of exterior
styling and interior design. Styling
arrangements create spaces by way of
external form and also influence external
Parametric Sailing Yacht
Exterior and Interior Design
form by compartmentalizing interior spaces
and layout. The design works its way from
the inside out as well as from the outside in.
Interior design layouts are based on the
positions of masses and spaces on the Seval Özgel Felek
outside. Exterior styling is dictated by the Ordu Üniversitesi, Ünye Meslek Yüksek Okulu, Mimarlık ve Şehir Planlama Bölümü,
characteristics of specific typologies to be
implemented. This paper proposes a model
Mimari Restorasyon Programı
for sailing yachts that includes exterior
Bavuru tarihi/Received: 20.05.2019, Kabul tarihi/Final Acceptance: 18.12.2019
styling and interior design layouts based on
parameters. Most of the yacht geometry
software has a three-dimensional view of
the boat and shows it from in different
angles on the screen. This software allows
the form to be perceived in a better way
compared to a hand-drawn design plane.
The computer-aided software used in yacht
design is especially useful for engineering
calculations. There is no piece of software
that automatically renders a digital deck and
superstructure model. At this stage, the
designer uses various add-ons to design the
hull. There is a need for easily making
changes on a rough model that will afford
flexibility for the designer. When this model
is created, it must include elements of the
yacht typology of the design. Parameters to Introduction yachts should be evaluated in terms of their
be used in parametric sailing yacht design
are identified. A model can be developed by As vessels, yachts are primarily intended spatial characteristics. This study examines
establishing the relationship between these
for having a good time. Even though their yachts of this size manufactured by leading
parameters. The design process begins when
the yacht hull model is imported into the purpose is to have fun and engage in a brands of the sector and identifies variables
program and modifications made on the hobby, yachts are stratified into categories. in order to parameterize superstructure and
model are simultaneously previewed as the
variables are changed. Sailing yachts could only run on sail power interior design. The size range of yachts
Öz once; however, machine power became has been expanded and examples between
Deniz araçları stayling ve iç mekan
available after the Industrial Revolution. 8 and 18 meters have been examined.
tasarımlarının bir bütünüdür. Stayling
oluşumu hem dış form aracılığıyla mekanı From then on, yachts have been classified Parametricization of Superstructures and
oluşturmakta, hem de bölmelendirme ve into two main groups: sailing yachts and
beraberinde gelen iç mekan yerleşimleriyle Interiors of Sailing Yacht
dış formu etkilemektedir. İkisi arasında bir sailing motor yachts. While this classifi-
ayrım yapılmadan hem içeriden dışarıya cation is based on propulsion, it is pos- Hull Form
hem de dışarıdan içeriye doğru
çalışılmalıdır. İç mekandaki düzenlemeler, sible to classify yachts according to the The literature on computer-aided yacht
dıştaki doluluk ve boşluk purpose of use, e.g. daily use, weekend, design is concentrated around the disci-
konumlandırılmasına bağlı olarak
yapılmalıdır. Dış mekanda stayling ise or long-distance yachts. They can also be pline of engineering. Available resources
özellikle bir tipoloji isteniyorsa, o classified as recreational yachts or racing on computer-aided yacht design in engi-
tipolojinin özelliklerini de dikte etmektedir.
Çalışma kapsamında yelkenli tipolojisinin yachts. This study deals with recreational neering are aimed at designing technical
stayling ve iç mekan çözümlemeleri birlikte yachts. The purpose of recreational yachts specifications of hull forms of yachts.
yapılarak, bu bütünlüğü sağlayacak bir
model önerisi yapılacaktır. İç mekan
is to travel and see new places, benefit “The Design Spiral for Computer Aided
yerleşimlerinde en önemli husus olan from the beauties of the sea and nature and Boat Design” refers to the stages of the
bölmelendirme kavramı hem aracın su design spiral in the computer aided boat
geçirmez bütünlüğünü koruyabilmesi için
enjoy yachting economically with mini-
yapılan enine, yatay ve boyuna perdeler mal damage to nature. These yachts are design. In the notes section of the study, it
tasarlanması işlemi, hem de yaşam not intended for competition with others is stated that there is no general software
alanlarının düzenlenmesini içine alan bir
kapsayıcılıkla kullanılmaktadır. Bu or travelling quickly. Therefore, living for designing the hull and the interior at the
mekansal öğelerin tanımlanması ve comforts stand at the forefront. Average same time and argued that this issue should
birbirleriyle olan ilişkilerinin ortaya
konulması ve tipolojinin gerekliliklerinin length of such vessels varies between 8 be studied (Hollister, 1994). ‘Computer Aided
sayısal olarak belirlenmesiyle, ortaya bir and 14 meters (Tokol, 2013, 23). According to Yacht Design’ is one of the pioneering
model konulmuştur. Böylece tasarımcılar
için yön gösterici bir model elde edilmiş ve Duman and Zengel (2016, 93-100), since the works in this area (Foster, 1979). Some other
estetik değerlerin de eklenmesiyle tasarım floating structures have a moving physical studies titled as ‘Numerical Investigation
environment, the concepts of space and the of a Systematic Model Series for Fast
This work is licensed under a Creative psychological process in the space vary Monohulls’ (Harries et al, 1997) and ‘Paramet-
Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
4.0 International License. according to terrestrial structures and the ric Design and Hydrodynamic Optimiza-
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Table: 1
Parameters to create superstructure (Data Abbreviation Explanation Abbreviation Explanation
Suggested by Author).
Ss Superstructure start from yacht beak
Dw Deck walking width
Sf Superstructure finish from yacht stern
Cl Cocpit length
Cw Cocpit width
Sp-a Sitting area port side width Ss- a Sitting area starboard side width
Sp-b Sitting area port side Ss- b Sitting area starboard side
Sp-c Sitting area port side Ss- c Sitting area starboard side
Sp-d Sitting area port side Ss- d Sitting area starboard side
Sh Sitting area height Shs Superstructure start point height
Sb Sitting area back height Shm Superstructure midpoint height
St Sitting area back thickness She Superstructure end point height
Cd Cocpit area and deck depth difference
Ldd Lower deck and cocpit area deck depth
difference
Mc Mast center point from yacht beak
Mh Mast height
Mr Mast Radius
Ss Superstructure start from yacht beak
Dw Deck walking width
L-shaped sitting units are used in some The shape to be used is chosen first and
examples. Therefore, parameters shown dimensions are decided later.
in Figure 3 are used in the arrangement of Decks
the port- and starboard-side sitting units. There is an external floor on the upper
Figure: 2
Displaying the Terms on the Model (Data
Suggested by Author).
Figure: 3
Sitting Area Parameters (Data Suggested by
Author).
deck, called the open deck walking area, with depressed ceilings. In some cases, it is
and an interior floor that forms the base observed that superstructures go higher as
of the well deck. Knowing the variable of yachts grow; however, this is objectionable
the deck floor depth difference between and goes against the typology. Although
the well deck and the floor is enough to sailing yachts claim to provide the luxuries
form the interior floor. Knowing the depth of a motor yacht in some cases through the
difference with the well deck and lower harmony of interior and exterior design,
deck is enough to form the lower deck the important point is to shape the typol-
floor. The floors are designed by creating ogy according to the purpose of yachting.
a flat surface and sectioning it with the Priority in the creation of visual balance
superstructure, and with the hull on the in the image of a sailing yacht is given to
lower deck. The variables defined in Fig- the harmony between the sail and the hull
ure 4 are shown on a sailing yacht model (Göksel, 2006, 95–98).
example. The living space on sailing yachts is a
It is observed that interiors of sailing yachts shared space with functions such as eating,
are generally not comfortable to live in. sitting and resting, and is connected to
As sailing yachts usually have flush decks, kitchen and navigation spaces. This section
their cabins are cramped, small wet areas is positioned amidships, which is the
Figure: 4
Deck Terms on the Sailing Yacht Model (Data
Suggested by Author).
Figure: 7
also used in sailing yachts. The user is first Navigation Space Automatic Model (Data
asked which areas are to be used for cabins Suggested by Author).
and their dimensions. Secondly, the user
is asked which bed type they want to add.
Bed sizes are automatically added (Figure 8).
Their position can be inverted in the X-Y
axis and/or their angle can be changed.
WC- Bathroom Space
Analysis of the examples according to the
yacht length has shown that there are one
or two WCs available for use. The user is
first asked how many WCs are to be added
and, then, which WC type they want to add
(Figure 9). WCs used in yachts come in five
The Navigation Space types (Özgel Felek, 2017, 71-76). In the pro-
The main function of this space is to posed model, WC examples are limited to
work on a map and the space includes a five types. These alternatives, which have
map desk and a seating element for this distinctive features, are wall-mounted elec-
purpose. Although there are electronic tric toilets, large and small electric toilets,
map systems, this area is still needed. and large and small marine type toilets.
According to Hammick and McLaren, an Vetus brand WCL2 model was created for
area of 84x59.5 cm will suffice to fold and the wall mounted electric toilet. The Vetus
use standard British maps or European WCS2 model has been created for large and
maps (Tokol, 2013, 119–120). The user will small sized electric toilets. RASKE RM69
be prompted to choose the location of model was created for marine type large
the navigation space and a standard table and small size toilets. The user should be
and seating element will be automatically asked about these alternative types, and the
inserted, as shown in Figure 7. type should be automatically added with the
option to invert the X-Y axis and rotate the
Master and Guest Cabins
angle. The countertop and shower area can
The number and dimensions of cabins vary be manually added to the project later.
according to the size of the vessel, the pur-
pose of use and the number of crewmem- The Definition and Scope of Model
bers. The basic function is sleeping and The study dwells upon superstructure and
resting. The types of beds used in yachts interior space layouts. In this study, the
are presented in Figure 8. These beds are superstructure is modeled in 3D and the in-
Figure: 8
Bed Types Used in Yachts (Özgel Felek, 2017,
64-71).
called wall vertical (Wv), and horizontal all plan examples, it is enough to divide Figure: 12
Well Deck Formation (Data Suggested by
walls are wall horizontal (Wh). The first three horizontal parts. Horizontal walls are Author).
wall from the stern is called the distance constructed as horizontal 1 and horizontal
from the stern, the second wall is the 2 according to the distance from the center-
distance from the first wall, and the third line (Figure 13). Each new vertical wall part
wall is the distance from the second wall, is separated from the intersection with the
and so on. A maximum of six vertical horizontal walls so that they can be angled. Figure: 13
Horizontal and Vertical Walls Formation
walls can be added. Based on a review of While W 1v is the entire vertical wall, the (Data Suggested by Author).
Figure: 14
Give Angle to Vertical Walls (Data Suggested
parts can be separated as W 1v-1, W 1v-2, Height is automatically modeled
by Author). W 1v-3, W 1v-4 and W 1v-5 and can be from the ground to the ceiling.
angled or hidden like they were in W 2v3, • Figure 19 shows which toilet type
as shown in Figure 14. Any desired plan selection interface is selected when
can be created this way. WC is selected.
• Fields formed by wall formation are • If the user first sees the alternatives on
named and it is requested that these 2D grid system and approves it, then
areas be matched as kitchen/sitting/ this information is processed with
cabin/WC/navigation area (Figure 15). Grasshopper and rendered into 3D.
• Variables for each field are also
Yacht Formation Example with the
asked after matching the rooms.
Proposed Model
• Figure 16 shows the interface of the
The Beneteau Sense 51 model was chosen
desired variables when the kitchen is
to be built with the proposed model.
selected.
• Figure 17 shows the interface of the Superstructure and Deck Formation
desired variables when the seating The superstructure variable information
area is selected. of the Sense 51 yacht and the interface
• Figure 18 shows the interface of the in which these variables are entered are
desired variables when cabinet is shown in Figure 20.
selected. In addition, for the cabinet The resulting superstructure and 3D model
Figure: 15
Matching Room and Types (Data Suggested
that the cabin needs, the width and of the well deck are given comparatively in
by Author). depth of the cabinet are needed. Figure 21.
Creating the General Interior Layout • Selection of navigation area layout Figure: 16
Kitchen Parameters İnterface (Data
The boundaries of the living area can be • Selection of number and placement Suggested by Author).
formed to place the lower deck floor, head of sleeping areas
and stern border walls. It is necessary to • Selection of WC number and location
construct walls to form the lower deck lay-
Figure 24 shows a comparison of the
out. Using the quantitative information ob-
resulting alternative plan with the original
tained from the layout plan of the selected
yacht. According to the comparison, the
yachts, an attempt was made to create the
hull and inclined walls were ignored in
model based on the parameters (Figure 22).
the 2D layout. The resulting layout will be
The number and presentation of the walls
more correct because when the 3D model
were based on the yacht example, and the
is automatically generated, all these surfac-
spaces were named on the volumes, as
es will be sectioned with the hull.
shown in Figure 23. The wall thickness
was 10 centimeters. The general 2D layout plan is transferred
to the 3D model in stages. In the first
After matching the volumes:
stage, the walls are extruded and created
• Alternative placement for kitchen in 3D. When the sitting/eating area is
• Alternative placement for the living area placed, the model automatically gener-
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Figure: 17
Sitting Area Parameters İnterface (Data
Suggested by Author).
Figure: 18
Cabin Beds Alternatives İnterface and Closet
Parameters (Data Suggested by Author).
Figure: 19
WC Alternatives İnterface (Data Suggested
by Author).
Figure: 20
Superstructure Parameters İnterface (Data
Suggested by Author).
ates the backrest height and sitting height matically set. WCs are placed by adding
of the area defined as the sitting area. auto 3D models. A rough model appears
Similarly, table height is automatically when all the layouts are generated. Using
generated. When the kitchen is placed, the properties of the program, the X, Y, Z
the height of the counter is automatically parameters can be changed or angled, or Figure: 21
Main Yacht and The Yacht by Model
generated by the model. When the cabin undesired blocks can be deleted, and new Superstructure Comparison (Data Suggested
is placed, the height of the bed is auto- ones can be added manually. Figure 25 by Author).
Figure: 22
Lower Deck Parameters General Arrangement
Process (Data Suggested by Author).
shows the general 3D layout of the yacht for designers who want to work or are
based on these parameters. already working on yacht design.
Conclusion In fact, the process of yachts design leads
to standardization. Unique names are cre-
Yacht design is a special field that re- ated for each of the spaces that constitute
quires expertise. Academic education on these vessels. There is almost nothing left
this subject is recent, and naval engineers, after a vessel is dismantled according to
architects, interior designers and industrial the spatial characteristics of these names.
designers who are interested in this area This study attempts to parameterize sailing
Figure: 23
2d Lower Deck General Arrangement Process
have performed yacht design so far. This yachts based on author’s dissertation
(Data Suggested by Author). study proposes a quick and rough model which examines the trawler typology (Özgel
Figure: 24
2d Lower Deck General Arrangement (Data
Suggested by Author).
Figure: 25
Yacht Created by Model Proposal (Data
Suggested by Author).
Felek, 2017). A model has been presented by proposed model will be carried out with a
identifying these spatial elements, reveal- group of people working in this area and it
ing their relationship with each other, will be eliminated if there are any deficien-
and quantitating the requirements of the •
cies or errors
typology. Thus, a rough model is revealed
to guide those who are working or want to
work in this area and the design process
will be completed correctly by adding
aesthetic values. The development of the
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