Since the earliest days of Hylas production there has always been a sense that Hylas yachts are an evolution. Each owner makes their own mark on the build. As a result there is a very natural sense of intrigue amongst owners to see what the next build chose to do and whether or not perhaps their own ideas were adopted.
One yacht however has stood out from the others in terms of the interior design. Commissioned in the first half of 2023 SV Meraki has brought a whole new level of interior designer enhancement.
What makes this yacht quite unique is that an Italian superyacht interior design house “Hot Lab” was commissioned to take care of the interior and exterior look and feel of the yacht.
The owner was also quite adamant that the yacht should adhere almost exactly to the renderings that the designers proposed. This posed several unique challenges that the factory had to accommodate.
Hylas has consciously moved away from this level of customization for most of the production capacity. However, in the same way a fashion show “influences” high end designs then having a look at Meraki may spark an idea that could influence your own yacht building decisions.
The owners of Meraki are no strangers to the value an award-winning interior designer can bring to a project. They gave Hot Lab an open brief and the interior is clearly “designer” and befitting a yacht that brings a new level enhanced lifestyle to the performance cruiser market.
The factory sourced fabrics, woods, cutting surfaces, designer fixtures and fittings from around the globe. CEO Andy Huang recognized the complexity in a project like this but there is also a good deal of learning and opportunities to engage with suppliers that may be called upon with a future build.
“There is nothing more exciting than seeing a truly spectacular yacht coming to life in our facilities,” said Andy Huang. “This is something that is only possible if the yard is heavily vested in the brand. We will never compromise on quality. As this was a showcase concept, we were willing to put in the time to ensure a Hylas quality finish.”
SV Meraki planning to be in Fort Lauderdale this February. If you would like to take a look please contact Info@hylasyachts.com to arrange a viewing.
