First reveal of interior renderings available now on
the Holland America Line website
SEATTLE, Nov. 12, 2014 /CNW/ -- When Holland America
Line welcomes ms Koningsdam to the fleet in February 2016, the ship will debut a new era in
design approach for the line. As the first ship in the Pinnacle
class, the 2,650-guest ship will have an interior that blends a
fresh, contemporary styling in perfect harmony with the line's
renowned classic elegance.
Future guests, travel agents and ship fans can now get the first
look at select interior renderings on Holland America Line's
website, www.hollandamerica.com. The story of the ship will unfold
online over the coming months through vibrant renderings, engaging
videos, ship facts and more details about the interiors created by
Adam D. Tihany and Bjorn Storbraaten.
"When guests come aboard ms Koningsdam they'll know
they're on a Holland America Line ship, but they'll see we're
taking a forward-thinking approach to many of the design elements,"
said Stein Kruse, CEO of Holland
America Group. "Revealing the first renderings and video of ms
Koningsdam enables us to give future guests an advance look at
the stunning interiors and over the coming months will reveal
innovative new features along with our classics hallmarks that will
create a cruise experience for the travelers of tomorrow."
At the helm of the interior conceptualization is Tihany,
regarded as one of the world's pre-eminent hospitality designers. A
leader in creating luxurious and creative interiors at some of the
world's most iconic properties, Tihany has approached ms
Koningsdam with an eye toward creating public spaces that
reflect the tradition and signature elegance for which Holland
America Line is known, while elevating the design to strike a more
modern balance of past, present and future.
Focusing on fluid curves and graceful lines, light-filled spaces
and the natural flow of public areas, Tihany's metaphorical
approach to the interiors of ms Koningsdam was inspired by
the "architecture of music."
"The idea was to tell a story that guests can connect with
throughout their voyage," said Tihany. "I was inspired by the
thought of what you might see from the inside of a musical
instrument, what the architecture of the surfaces and the geometry
look like."
Key to his concept is utilizing visual interaction, where guests
actively engage with the architecture rather than passively moving
through it.
"The design isn't a literal translation of music, but a
conceptual approach where we seek to evoke the feeling and beauty
of an instrument with graceful lines, dramatic textures, lighting
effects and use of materials," said Tihany. "My inspirations were
not only instruments, but also majestic spaces and exaggerating the
feeling of height, so guests feel the grandeur of every room."
For example, at the heart of the ship Tihany is creating visual
drama with the central atrium. Soaring three decks high, the space
is graced by an airy stainless-steel sculpture that represents the
synthesis of a string quartet. Like music, the experience changes
as guests move around and through it, so no two perspectives are
the same. The atrium is capped by a ceiling "skylight" that serves
as a backdrop for subtly changing high-definition projections.
Guests will look up by day and see wispy cirrus clouds floating in
an azure sky or perhaps soothing images of light in water. By
evening, the atrium takes on dramatic lighting hues or reflects the
starlit constellations of the night sky.
Hallmark Venues Reimagined with A Fresh Approach
The main Dining Room aboard ms Koningsdam will span two
floors and be framed by views of the sea. A bright interior will be
inspired by a modern, global design and sets the stage for the
exceptional culinary experience to come. Strong, curved
architectural pillars will accentuate the soaring ceiling. Chic,
custom furnishings and modern glass lighting are being fabricated
especially for the ship. The centerpiece is a curved copper
sheath surrounding a two-story wine tower showcasing an impressive
selection.
The iconic Queen's Lounge has been completely reimagined as an
elegant theater and entertainment venue that spans two floors.
Tihany once again drew inspiration for the space from music,
nodding to the sensual curves of a violin and featuring extensive
use of wood, fluid waveforms and light. With state-of-the-art
technology, the Queen's Lounge will showcase world-class musicians
and the largest dance floor on the ship.
Architect and Designer Bjorn Storbraaten Joins Tihany in
Blending Contemporary Styling with Brand Hallmarks
Architect
and designer Bjorn Storbraaten joins Tihany in bringing the ship to
life in a familiar yet innovative style. With his previous work on
ms Eurodam and ms Nieuw Amsterdam, Storbraaten adds
continuity of the brand to ms Koningsdam, while taking
elegance to the next level.
"It's been fascinating to work on ms Koningsdam where we
are introducing design elements never before seen on Holland
America Line," said Storbraaten. "We were tasked with evolving the
look and feel of the ship while keeping it true to the brand,
making this an exciting and rewarding project."
Storbraaten's hand is clearly present in the design of the
central pool area. The Magrodome, which typically is a single level
on Holland America Line ships, has been expanded to two levels to
create a vast glass-enclosed space. The lower level will have more
traditional poolside elements, while the mezzanine level will be a
new concept for the brand. In addition to other areas, Storbraaten
is designing the exotic look of Tamarind, the line's Pan-Asian
restaurant that emphasizes nature's basic elements: water, wood,
fire and earth.
Across the ship, Tihany and Storbraaten are working together to
make ms Koningsdam an evolution of the Holland America Line
brand.
Over the coming months, even more innovative features and
detailed renderings of ms Koningsdam will be released on the
company's website. Early season premier itineraries will be
revealed in the coming weeks, in advance of these first ms
Koningsdam sailings opening for booking on Dec. 1.
For more information about ms Koningsdam and Holland
America Line, consult a professional travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL
HAL (877-724-5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com.
Editor's note: Renderings and video are available
at http://www2.cleanpix.com/cleanpix/portal/W1tpt-YdE-Pce.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line's fleet of 15 ships
offers more than 500 cruises to 415 ports in 98 countries,
territories or dependencies. One- to 110-day itineraries
visit all seven continents and highlights include Antarctica, South
America, Australia/New
Zealand and Asia voyages;
four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to ports in the
Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal. The line currently
has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam, on order for
delivery in February 2016 from
Fincantieri shipyard.
Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence
enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $500 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts
Center presented by Food & Wine magazine — a state-of-the-art
onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and
culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes —
Explorations Cafe powered by The New York
Times, Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only
activity areas and all new stateroom amenities highlighted by
flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds.
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Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and
Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment
to quality and value, World's Leading Cruise Lines inspires people
to discover their best vacation experience. Together, we offer a
variety of exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's
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