This is, quite literally, about breaking new ground to improve accessibility. The 35-metre-long yacht was designed entirely with wheelchair users in mind. The NB84 project was based on designs by Soyaslan himself, whilst Calm Design created the exterior lines. The steel-aluminium construction is classified as a charter yacht for voyages around the world.
Three lifts to ensure full accessibility
At the heart of the design are three lifts, each with a different function. The main lift, with a floor area of two square metres, connects all four decks from the lower deck to the sun deck. A second lift connects the stern platform to the main deck. A third emergency lift, connecting the main deck and the sun deck, serves as a safety measure.
All guest corridors and external walkways are at least one metre wide. These dimensions exceed standard measurements and allow for easy manoeuvring of wheelchairs.
Soyaslan is building a 70-square-metre suite
The main deck features a design that is unusual for a vessel of this size: a 30-square-metre master’s office with a six-square-metre balcony on the starboard side. Huge, forward-facing panoramic windows offer unobstructed views.
For sleeping, you head up one deck: the bridge deck features a 70-square-metre owner’s suite with a separate lounge aft, separate bathrooms and a 22-square-metre bedroom with a dressing room at the forward end. There are six guest suites and ten crew cabins on board.
Uske Berndt
Editor News & Panorama
