TDOT: My City at Sea

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Sean BekeSchuSmasters of yacht Design 2010 - 2011ieD - Venice

THE CLIENT Toronto is known to be the most multicultural city represented by its

population of global citizens, each one expressing themselves in their

respective neighborhood and throughout the city as an entirety. It is this

diversity which coins Toronto as “the city of cities”, a metropolis of culturally

diverse neighbourhoods or smaller city enclaves (over 260 in total) in which

each neighbourhood represents a unique essence or cultural spirit. All

neighbourhoods are diverse in colour, texture, architecture, greenery, spatial

flow and ‘vibe’, and it is this diversity that the project cultivates from.

The project begins with Kevin (The Owner), a highly successful and wealthy

Torontonian, who has built a social media empire for himself on the international

front. Kevin, like most Torontonians, appreciates his city’s diversity as well as the

opportunity to take time away from his busy schedule to enjoy the ‘tastes’ that

each city district has to offer. He especially enjoys the opportunity to indulge in

the idiosyncratic sights and sounds that each neighbourhood has to offer.

The Owner is also an international traveller and is in the market for a custom

luxury yacht. An avid sailor, he now desires an efficient motor-yacht as means

of transportation to take him, his family and friends, to destinations as well

as serving as a destination in itself. It is important to him that this vessel be

an extension of him; more so, of the variable facets of his home city which he

attributes to his personality and success.

The proposed project coined TDOT 140 (TDOT being a colloquial term used

by Torontonians in naming Toronto), is a 140 foot yacht that utilizes Toronto’s

diverse neighbourhoods as design inspiration for the many spaces aboard, their

relationship to each other and the overall appearance of the vessel.

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Kevin • Torontonian Age: 48Occupation: Entreprenuer, International MediaMotivation: His career, family & friends,

architecture, travel, and cultural diversity.

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IDEATION & DEVELOPMENTThe Owner desires a vessel large enough to navigate through

any sea condition as well as an exemplary yacht of original

style, character, performance and eco-sustainability. He wants

a unique yacht, something between the robust tri-deck con-

figuration with its inherent volume, stability and ample use of

windows, and the sexy lines of the low-profile express cruiser.

This concept stems from the hybridization of both layouts, call-

ing for an express cruiser profile with greater height; increasing

the height of both the main and lower decks, to introduce an

even lower 3rd deck, which makes up for lost square footage in

the standard express cruiser but exhibited in the conventional

tri-deck configuration. The raised-lower deck becomes a new

mid-deck and the added height makes it feasible to introduce

oversized panoramic windows to improve onboard vistas and

afford more natural light to the interior spaces (Figure 1). It

was also decided to incorporate a ‘sundeck’ with amenities,

onto the foredeck of the vessel as to not encumber the profile

with a conventional flybridge configuration. As a result of the

added height it was possible to broaden the vessels beam to

32 feet (not typically seen on a 140’ boat), which additionally

increases interior volume and offers added stability at sea.

As means of design inspiration, all interior spaces (some exte-

rior areas) were contrived after various schemes reflected in

Toronto`s neighbourhoods and landmarks. Each area aboard

became an appropriation of architecture, colour, texture, and

spatial analogy from areas of the city. Various bridging elements

were including to offer some consistency of design and com-

fortable transition from one space to another. Conventional tri-deck 140’ layout

Scale 6’ man over 3 levels

Figure 1.

Comparison of height for conventional tri-deck motor yacht with TDOT concept, having afcomparible space with a sleeker profile. Raised profile of TDOT 140’ concept design

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LAYOUT & ArrANgEMENT

1. Extending swim platform 2. Passarelle 3. Stern deck terrace 4. Indoor / al fresco dining with lowering glass partition5. Main Salon

6. Pilothouse7. Bar8. Foredeck Sun-lounge9. Transom garage & lazarette10. Main galley / informal dinette11. Laundry and cold storage

12. Master Stateroom bath 13. Master Stateroom 14. Master His / Her’s wardrobe15. Media Lounge16. Starboard side formal entry & stairs to Sun-lounge

17. Port side formal entry & day head18. Queen double Stateroom / head19. Twin double Stateroom / head20. Vertical-axis windmill telescoping well

21. Engine room22. Crew mess and lounge23. Double crew sleep24. Captain’s Stateroom & study25. Double crew sleep 26. Sauna/steam bath

27. Exercise room28. VIP King Stateroom29. VIP head and wardrobe30. Additional watercraft storage31. Bow thruster motors

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LOA: 140 ‘ • Beam: 32 ‘ • Draft: 8 ‘

CROSS SECTIONAL VIEW

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ExTErIOr STYLINg The finished design is clean and progressive with a forward facing slant and angular air-intake ducts to suggest a vessel of great speed and performance. Elongated glass runs the length of the yacht and over the superstructure, and is ac-cented by superimposed ocular windows on both sides serving as the vessels focal points.

The foredeck is the new flybridge and includes oversized sunbathing pads, al fresco seating as well as a 6-man spa tub. It was decided to eliminate the use of a wrap-around deck, as to broaden the dimension of the Main Salon. With no side decks, the foredeck also serves as an additional navigation space with expanding port and starboard wings (each with their own retractable helm station), to afford the captain with increased visibility and control when necessary.

The stern deck was inspired by the tier-like condo terraces most commonly seen along Toronto’s harbour front quay. This area lowers progressively in steps towards the water as to allow for an unimpeded stern view from the interior space. Also, the circular glass enclosing the dining salon retracts and lowers in sections to create a transitional indoor/outdoor terrace. Living palms will adorn this space.

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ExTErIOr FUNCTIONS

1. Starboard side entry with self-levelling / multi-directional passarelle: provides access from boarding platform or pier- side.

2. The boarding platform & hatch for additional watercraft storage.

3. The anchor well.

1. Expanding wings provide additional deck space as well as a navigation helm for better visibility.

2. Six-person spa with sun pad on top.

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1. Transom stair well covers lift up and slide under stern deck at anchor.

2. Stern passarelle retracts into deck when not in use.

3. Swim platform can extend up to 15 feet. in length. Note: transom garage is closed

1. Circular glass lowers down to create a terrace off the Dining Salon.

2. Utility kichenette with cooktop, refridgerator, freezer, icemaker and sink.

3. 12-person settee for al fresco dining. are self-watered.

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PrIVACY ON THE FOrEDECk

The foredeck will

be a predominant

place of relaxation.

The owner and his

guest can indulge in

an al fresco meal in

the forward facing

settee, take in sun, or

enjoy the oversized

Jacuzzi. As this space

is positioned in the

forward most part

of the vessel, it is

subjected to wind

while underway. A

multi-sectional glass

windscreen will

provide protection

and can be raised

up from a concealed

indentation and lower

again as to not deter

from the profile of

the yacht when not

in use. At dock side

or where desired, the

electrochromic glass

can tint in the raised

position to offer

additional privacy from

onlookers.

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The Main Salon, Dining Salon and Pilothouse

(4, 5 & 6 on layout) were designed after

Toronto’s Yorkville, an upscale boutique niche

of trendy stores, meandering walkways and

abounding patio culture. The space was

conceived to be a pseudo streetscape with the

introduction of onboard green space in patio

planters. Light boxes were selected to separate

these planters (filled with living greenery)

for the interior and resemble the candelabra

fixtures often observed in this Torontonian

village. This space exhibits a similar sense of

modernity as that of Yorkville with the use of

brushed stainless steel, Canadian granites for

surfaces, and glass plating. An electrochromatic

glass canopy runs from the Pilothouse through

to the Dining Salon and provides natural

overhead light to enforce the outdoor theme;

the opacity is adjustable.

INTErIOr: MAIN SALON / DININg SALON & PILOT HOUSE

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INTErIOr: MEDIA rOOM

The mid-deck Media Room (15 on layout) is an informal area

for the Owner, his family, and friends, to relax on an oversized

sofa to watch a movie, television, or even read. This space

was inspired by Toronto’s King Street East Design Village.

This neighbourhood is known for its eclectic architecture

of 18th century Victorian commercial facades mixed with

contemporary rebuilds such as art galleries, bistros, pubs

and modern European design stores. The Media Room

utilizes much of this eclecticism. For example, the media unit

uses interlinking ring patterns in its glass panes, taking from

brick patterns of a historical theatre. In addition, traditional

tongue-and-groove wainscoting from historic storefronts mix

harmoniously with stainless steel inserts and glass shelving in

this unit. The appropriation of leaded glass panes from factory

loft structures was incorporated as glass divides in this space

as well as on translucent screens for the mid level windows.

Finally a vibrant tile texture from this district was inspiration

for a fabric print on the couch and arm chairs.

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INTErIOr: MASTEr STATErOOM

The Master Stateroom (12, 13 & 14 on Layout) is a pure reflection of renowned

Canadian Architect A.J. (“Jack”) Diamond’s design of the Four Seasons Centre for

Performing Arts. Famous for its expansive glass facade, Canadian-maple interior,

dramatic slate stone and free-floating levels, this structure is one of Toronto’s

greatest architectural gems. The Master Stateroom affords an unobstructed vista

across the 32 foot beam of the yacht, with large ocular windows to either side.

On one side, a semi-circular settee nestles into the window where one can read

and enjoy the changing views. The opposing window is in the shower/steam bath

and can be made opaque at the push of a button. A centre divide separates the

bedroom from the spa bath comprising a step-in tub with waterfall feature, and

is crested in green grass. Dark slate work inspired by the opera houses exterior

is used in this partition as well as around the vanity area. Warm Canadian maple

inspired by Jack Diamond’s creation, offers dramatic contrast to the slate, and is

used in the undulated panel wall (inspired by the theatre interior), the horizontal

bands around both ocular windows (inspired by maple-banded atrium), as well

as many other accents. A separate water closet offers privacy from the open

concept retreat. Also, if the owner desires a more intimate feel, he may at the

push of another button, draw a fabric divide which descends from the ceiling

directly around his bed.

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1. The experimentation of solar voltaic surfaces could be impregnated into large portions of the vessels surface to capture passive solar energy to be stored and used.

2. TDOT 140 will feature a large amount of living greenery onboard (much like a living wall), that will help to regulate temperature and enrich the air quality. These plants will be watered by an automated system which reuses grey water from the vessels plumbing.

3. With so much wind available on the open sea, the yacht will make use of a large telescoping vertical- axis windmill which may be erected at the pulpit of the bow while docked or at anchor to generate a substantial amount of the electricity used on board.

4. For performance sake, the vessel with be equipped with a pair of Rolls Royce Kamewa water jets featuring mixed flow- type pumps that have 90 - percent efficiency rating and if feasible would operate on biofuel.

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SUSTAINAbILITY

The Owner is a progressive and responsible man, much like the citizens of Toronto, and so it is important that his yacht be as ‘green’ as possible to reduce his overall ecological footprint. For the construction of TDOT 140,

all plating of the hull and superstructure will utilize recycled metals and metal composites (when possible). All wood onboard the vessel would be reclaimed through Urban Tree Salvage, an organization in Toronto that

recycles wood from urban trees that have fallen down due to insect infestation, urban development, old age, or storm damage. With the decline of natural teak, the expansive deck surfaces would be developed with a water

resistant derivative of recycled wood product. Grey water onboard the yacht will be recycled for additional utility purposes that do not require full sterilization.

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Sean BekeSchuSmasters of yacht Design 2010 - 2011ieD - Venice

CONCLUSIONThe TDOT 140 is an extension of its owner, who attributes his great success to the city that inspired him and shaped him.

Through the realization and development of this yacht, Kevin will comfortable be able to travel the world while bringing aspects of his home city with him.