Cruise & Ferry Interiors 2021

5 4 FEATURE: COLL ABORATION Tina Kjeldgaard, Owner at Danish Decoration Gary Snyder, Associate Principal at CallisonRTKL Improving a ship’s environmental profile “Designers can make the greatest contributions to enhancing a passenger ship’s environmental profile by carefully specifying materials – including wall panels and cladding, upholstery and window treatment options, floor covering and lighting – with sustainability in mind. The circular economy aims for zero waste and takes into consideration not only the materiality of a product, but also the end-of-life cycle and how those products can be sustainably reused or disposed of. Given the size of its vessels, the cruise industry has the opportunity to participate and lead in recovery systems that collect and extend the value of materials on a large scale.” Seamless outfitting processes “Planning is the most important part of any project – it’s the key to guaranteeing that everything is delivered on time and on budget. First of all, you should outline all of the complex details of the project and then work out how you can complete every task and fulfil every requirement. By doing this, you will be able to handle the unforeseen issues that will occur in a refurbishment project without panicking. It’s also important to plan the logistics to ensure a successful project.”