The Soliloquy. Super Modern, Super Luxurious, Super Green Superyacht.

The 58m modern looking Soliloquy Superyacht designed by Alastair Callender uses a combination of solar, wind and hybrid marine power to move through water. The vessel also boasts retractable, cutting-edge, rigid-wing technology and has zero emission capabilities.


As reported by Super Yachts:
Soliloquy is a renowned revolutionary concept with an entirely eco-friendly focus set to feature at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show later this month featuring an ultra-modern design and adaptable superstructure.



The ‘Super-green superyacht’ model has been showcased around various shows in the past, such as the Monaco Yacht Show, displayed in the Lürssen stand which drew in throws of owners and onlookers to revel in its unique design.





The elegantly crafted Soliloquy model is now set to feature at the prestigious 2010 Abu Dhabi Yacht Show which takes place in the capital's beautiful Yas Marina.


above: Alastaire Callender, his model and Brian Horner, CEO of Visioneering

Alastair Callender designed the eco-cruiser as a 58 metre “rigid wing solar sailor” holding sails that will raise themselves from the superstructure to easily cruise the sleek design around sun-rich waters. “I am thrilled that this eco-superyacht concept will now be on show in the area of the world from which the influence first began.” Soliloquy’s influence was taken from eco-conscious Masdar City in Abu Dhabi which is currently set to become a central focus in the yachting world.




Callendar is an award winning designer and will be proudly enthralling owners and onlookers at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show with his design's display, a concept which has stemmed from a passion for yacht design and for a sustainable planet.



Soliloquy will be propelled by solar, wind and hybrid marine power using technology from the Australian company Solar Sailor Holdings Ltd. offering the design proven ground breaking technology. Reduced running costs and zero emissions means Soliloquy will utilise the raw power of nature to give a luxurious and comfortable cruise with minimal noise and vibration.






The superstructure has an open plan design when its retractable windows come down and shows off an impressively natural aesthetic when sealed. The exterior design of Soliloquy holds 600 sq metres of solar surface coverage, allowing her to run at 8 knots after a day's charging, with the panels also doubling up as a black gloss finish.






The Abu Dhabi Yacht Show will be taking place on the 25 – 27th of this February and will feature the revolutionary design to be appreciated by any and all.

Click on the images below to enlarge:


additional images and info courtesy of Superyacht Times.

All specific enquiries about Soliloquy please email:
soliloquy@solarsailor.com.au
For information on Solarsails & Hybrid Marine Power by Solar Sailor Ltd. visit: www.solarsailor.com.au
For Alastair’s other designs please see: www.callenderdesigns.co.uk
Solarsails designed and patented by Solar Sailor Pty Ltd.

© Copyright 2009 Alastair Callender. UK and EU Design Right. Registered Design UK 4011030. Other rights pending.

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Lots of other amazing modern yachts to see, check these out: The Wally Power 118

 
The Oculus Yacht
 
The Inifintas yacht
 
the The ISA 120 Luxury Yacht
 

and the Hermes Wally WHY Superyacht
 

10 New Super Sick Carpets By Bev Hisey

You may not want Anthrax anywhere near or in your home, but if it's an area rug by Bev Hisey of the same name, you may change your mind.


above: Hisey's Anthrax rug (above image courtesy of mocoloco)

As part of Toronto based textile designer Bev Hisey's large collection, these hand tufted wool carpets emulate magnified infections, viruses and bacteria.




Named the 'Dirty Dishes' collection (as in petri dishes), the ten individual carpets are three dimensional, colorful wool renderings of Cholera, Botulism, Acinobacter, Anthrax, SARS, The flu, Anthrax, Strep, HIV and E.coli.

Cholera:

Botulism (that's what is in Botox):

Anthrax:

Acinobacter:

Streptococcus:

SARS:

Influenza:

HIV:

E. coli:


Bev Hisey has a large and beautiful collection of carpets, runners and cushions. In varied styles and materials, be sure to them all at her site here.

Bev Hisey
1066 Dundas Street West,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6J 1W8
tel: 416 703 3418 fax: 416 703 2771

Funky Find Of The Week: Jeremy Scott's Bone Glasses For Linda Farrow

Fashion designer Jeremy Scott's funky Ivory Bone sunglasses for Linda Farrow.


Price: $265.00, buy them here.

Learn more about (and see more) Linda Farrow glasses here.

PS. It's a Jeremy Scott day! Be sure to see today's other post about Proper Attire's designer Condoms, for which Jeremy Scott created three new wild ones.

Designer Condoms. The Fashionable Prophylactic From Proper Attire.

If you've yet to hear of Proper Attire, the fashionable prophylactic, it won't be long now. Especially with the latest news, via MTV news, that Lady Gaga will soon be joining Jeremy Scott in hyping the designer's collection for the brand.

Flower Shaped Underground Eco Home For Footballer Gary Neville.

Make Architects designs an underground carbon neutral home for one of Manchester United's soccer stars.

Andrew Greaves of the Bolton News reports "Plans submitted to Bolton Council last week, by international firm Make Architects, show the kitchen as the “heart” of the development with several wings — with titles such as eat, relax, entertain, work, sleep and play — arranged around the central area like petals on a flower.



In a report to the council, the architects said: “Having spent time with the client and his family at their existing house, it became very clear that the kitchen should be the focus of the new home, as it is the space they inhabit most on a daily basis.

“In response to this, we have structured a spatial arrangement on a single level, where public (entertaining), family (day-to-day), private (bedrooms) and functional spaces (utilities) are incorporated in separate wings which all radiate from a centrally located kitchen at the heart of the house.”



Also in the report, which is one of several documents included with the application, the development is likened to the Skara Brae Neolithic settlement in Orkney, because of the way it is built into the hillside which “enables the surrounding moorland to seamlessly flow across the roof”.


above: the present home of footballer Gary Neville

Gary Neville, who holds an honorary degree from the University of Bolton for his outstanding contribution to football, worked closely with the award-winning architects on the scheme which is noted for its resemblance to the set from CBBC’s Teletubbies.

Stuart Fraser of Make said: ‘The client has been heavily involved in the design process and is passionate about preserving the natural beauty of this area.’

The zoned, petal-shaped wings are themed ‘eat’, ‘relax’, ‘entertain’, ‘work’, ‘sleep’ and ‘play’ respectively, clustered around a central kitchen.

The carbon-zero home took more than three years to design.



above: the homes' low profile (artist rendering)

above: the central kitchen

above: living room

above: view of one of the courtyards

info and images of the home courtesy of Bolton News and Make Architects

Childhood Toy Inspires Award Winning Chair Design, The Aprro Spiro

"I don't believe it. I just don't believe it. The things you can do with a Spirograph" (the commercial theme song from Kenner's Spirograph toy in the mid 70s).

Well, apparently Alexander Purcell believes it. Inspired by the Kenner mathematical design toy, Purcell created an indoor outdoor chair of Corian® and stainless steel for APRRO which was just awarded 'Best Product' at California Home and Design 2010 awards.