Press Release
Golden A' Design Award in Yacht and Marine Vessels Design Goes to 37XP Maya Private Yatch by Rezzan Benardete
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Rezzan Benardete for yacht and marine vessels design
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that 37XP Maya Private Yatch by Rezzan Benardete, designed for Rezzan Benardete Interiors, has been granted the Golden A' Design Award in the Yacht and Marine Vessels Design category. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Golden A' Design Award Means
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
More About 37XP Maya Private Yatch
Maya is a 37 meter superyacht designed for cruising to distant destinations. The vessel measures 37 meters in length and 8 meters in width. The exterior follows a standard production model, while the interior layout was created for the owners. Common areas can host at least 12 people, and each guest area offers a similar level of comfort. Lightweight composites and marine grade aluminium were used in the construction. Large windows bring in daylight and connect the indoor and outdoor spaces. Furniture, fabrics and artworks were selected as a single scheme.
About Rezzan Benardete
Rezzan Benardete is a professional interior designer with a background in art and design. After earning a Finance degree from George Washington University, she worked at Arçelik, focusing on brand strategies and international expansion. In 2010, she founded Rezzan Benardete Interiors in Istanbul, specializing in bespoke designs for high-end residential, hospitality, and yacht projects. Known for blending bold colors and diverse styles, her firm emphasizes fine craftsmanship, quality materials, and modern accessories. Rezzan's designs balance sophistication with functionality, creating timeless spaces that reflect her clients' aspirations.
Award Record
Rezzan Benardete is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Yacht and Marine Vessels Design Award
The A' Yacht Design Award is an international yacht design competition recognizing good yacht designs by leading yacht designers and manufacturers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to yacht designers, naval engineers, marine vessel producers and yacht manufacturers from all countries. Typical entries include sailboats, motor yachts, catamarans, trimarans, superyachts and explorer yachts. The awarded yacht designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/yacht
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/164866
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/164866
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!164866
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/359424
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.instagram.com/rezzanbenardeteinteriors/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- 37XP Maya Private Yatch
- Function
- Private Yatch
- Category
- Yacht and Marine Vessels Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Automotive and Luxury
- Colors
- Dark Slate Blue, Dark Slate Gray, Steel Blue, Midnight Blue and Black
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Rezzan Benardete Interiors
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Rezzan Benardete
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #164866
Credits
- Image Credits
- Photographer: Emre Önemi, Kerem Sanlıman
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Maya is a superyacht that seamlessly combines luxury and comfort. She was built with high-quality materials, ensuring optimal performance and a timeless design. This makes every moment spent on the yacht truly enjoyable while creating unique memories. She is the ideal yacht for exploring distant destinations in style and comfort. Maya offers a joyful cruising experience, featuring carefully selected iconic furniture and various works of art adorning the yacht’s walls.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for the boat is the concept of a floating home. We aimed to ensure that the owners feel as comfortable as possible in both their private and shared spaces. Each individual can enjoy their own area, equipped with equal amenities. At the same time, the design allows them to create memorable moments by gathering in various places around the boat. Every hour of the day offers a different perfect spot on the yacht. In this way, the yacht becomes a truly magical place.
- Research
- The design research for Maya employed a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methodologies to gather comprehensive insights from potential users and industry experts. The primary objective was to identify key user preferences regarding functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability in yacht design, reflecting the growing consumer demand for environmentally conscious luxury products. We began with extensive literature reviews to inform the development of survey and interview questions, ensuring a solid foundation for our inquiry.
- Challenge
- Maya features the standard exterior design of the Numarine 37XP. However, the interior was ‘tailor-made’ to meet the owner’s expectations. Creating a completely new layout and unique interior design presented a significant challenge for us. Maya is not your everyday standard yacht; it has a timeless design. We aimed to blend design and functionality while ensuring it remains beautiful at the same time. All common areas were designed to comfortably accommodate at least 12 people simultaneously. One of the biggest challenges was offering the same level of comfort to all guests.
- Realization and Technology
- The design of Maya was driven by a commitment to elegance and functionality. We used advanced CAD software for precision in shaping and space optimization, ensuring a seamless integration of aesthetics and performance. High-quality materials, such as lightweight composites and marine-grade aluminum, were chosen for durability and efficiency. Production technologies included CNC machining for accuracy and advanced lamination techniques for enhanced strength. This approach not only maximizes the yacht's structural integrity but also elevates the overall user experience on board.
- Operation and Interaction
- Maya operates through an intuitive touchscreen interface that allows users to easily control navigation, lighting, and onboard systems. The yacht's design promotes smooth transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces, enhancing user interaction. Key operational features include the automatic deployment of the swim platform and the opening of large windows, optimizing accessibility and views. Its superior performance is achieved through lightweight materials and advanced hydrodynamic design, which improve fuel efficiency and stability, ultimately enhancing the overall onboard experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The design and production of Maya began in November 2022. Maya is a 37XP model from Numarine. We modified the standard 37XP model according to the client's requests, with decisions regarding these modifications made before the construction process commenced. Production at the shipyard then began, during which all interior design decisions were implemented accordingly. Throughout the yacht's production, all furniture and fabrics were selected and completed. The production and interior design processes ran in parallel. When the yacht was ready for launch, all furniture arrangements, installations, and placements were finalized.
- Specifications
- Maya is a 37-meter superyacht, measuring 37 meters in length and 8 meters in width. It is the latest addition to the Numarine yacht family, featuring the 37XP model. With approximately 1,200 square meters of space, it stands out with its large windows and powerful presence.
- Keywords
- Superyacht, luxury interior, timeless furniture, unique, layers, materials, art, vintage products.
