68 INTERIOR VIEW Built to operate in diverse environments and deliver luxury expedition cruise experiences, Seabourn’s newest ship Seabourn Pursuit is due to begin sailing in August 2023. The interior design of Seabourn Pursuit was created by Tihany Design in a project led by the firm’s managing partner Alessia Genova and founder Adam D. Tihany. This is the fourth vessel the firm has worked on for Seabourn, for example it also designed interiors for Seabourn Pursuit’s sister Seabourn Venture, which debuted in 2022. Tihany Design had two key considerations when designing the spaces onboard Seabourn Pursuit, both relating back to the theme of expedition and nature. “First, we considered how we want guests to feel, as they are the primary fuel for our inspiration,” says Genova. “Secondly, we focused on the expedition to Antarctica and the contrast it offers with journeys to other parts of the world. “We were drawn to create spaces that would evoke the feeling of a warm and cosy mountain resort that fosters relaxation and accommodates the downtime guests need after daily adventures. We used a warm colour palette and natural fibres to create a comfortable space.” According to Genova, Seabourn Pursuit was “designed as a bridge from centuries of exploration past to the 21st century” and features bespoke interiors that include contemporary oceanfront suites, custom-made furniture produced by Italian manufacturer Roda in all stateroom suites and public areas, and an attention to detail in everything from light switches to upholstery stitching. Hence, it is hard for Genova to choose just one single impressive design feature onboard the ship. For instance, the Discovery Centre, the hub for day-to-day learning, features a large screen for videos and a textured liquid metal wall covering inspired by landscapes in Antarctica. Meanwhile, the Expedition Lounge offers a cosy ambience with two fireplaces that produce lifelike water vapour ‘flames’ and a vintage map on an etched glass partition which Genova says, “buzzes with the memories of past adventures”. Finally, there is Seabourn Square. “It is the true living room of the ship,” says Genova. “A variety of outdoor seating allows guests to relax and take in the view, with fixed Swarovski Tihany Design’s Alessia Genova tells Amber Hickman why guests sailing onboard Seabourn Cruises’ newest ship can expect to enjoy an expedition in luxury Seabourn Pursuit CARPETED FOR COMFORT Dansk Wilton’s custom designed Axminster and Colortec carpet solutions are used onboard Seabourn Pursuit. Axminster can be found in all the corridors and public spaces whilst Colortec was used inside the suites. The wool carpets are breathable, and help maintain a healthy indoor air climate inside the ship with a gold rating for low volatile organic compound emissions.
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