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Project Nazare Sailing Yacht by Onur Kiren Wins the Golden A' Design Award in Yacht and Marine Vessels Design
Onur Kiren acknowledged for yacht and marine vessels design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Project Nazare Sailing Yacht by Onur Kiren has been granted the Golden A' Design Award in the Yacht and Marine Vessels Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. 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 evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Golden A' Design Award
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.
About Project Nazare Sailing Yacht
Project Nazare is a 24 meter sailing yacht inspired by the giant waves of Nazare in Portugal. The gray hull is marked with bold orange accents. A panoramic glass ceiling and continuous hull windows bring daylight into the interior and open wide views of the sea and sky. Five cabins provide berths for ten guests. The aft tender garage converts into a beach club close to the water. Carbon and aluminium construction keeps the sailing yacht light and durable, supporting speed, stability and easy handling by a small crew.
About Onur Kiren
I am a young yacht designer driven by a passion for crafting innovative and timeless vessels that blend aesthetics with functionality. My journey in yacht design has been marked by a commitment to pushing boundaries, exploring new materials, and embracing sustainable practices. I aim to redefine the standards of luxury and comfort on the water, creating unique experiences for those who seek more than just a voyage. Through my work, I strive to contribute to a more sustainable marine industry and inspire a new generation of designers who see yachts not just as objects of luxury, but as symbols of innovation, art, and harmony with nature.
Award Record
With this recognition, Onur Kiren is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
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. The competition 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. Entries typically include sailboats, motor yachts, catamarans, trimarans, superyachts and explorer yachts. Awarded yacht designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/yacht
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/170990
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/170990
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!170990
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/357850
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onur-kiren-726b70133/
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Project Nazare Sailing Yacht
- Function
- Sailing Yacht
- Category
- Yacht and Marine Vessels Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Automotive and Luxury
- Colors
- Dark Gray, Dim Gray, Light Slate Gray, Dark Slate Gray and Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Onur Kiren
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #170990
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Project Nazare merges elegance, performance, and functionality. A panoramic glass ceiling and continuous hull windows seamlessly connect the interior with stunning sea and sky views. Thoughtfully designed guest areas offer both luxury and practicality. Her sleek hull ensures exceptional speed and stability, while the carbon-aluminum construction enhances lightness and durability. The aft tender garage converts into a versatile beach club, providing an uninterrupted connection to the ocean.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the iconic giant waves of Nazare, this 24 meter sailing yacht symbolizes both the power of nature and the human will to resist this power. The gray hull reflects the power and mystery of the Atlantic, while the bold orange accents convey the fiery determination of those who dare to challenge the sea. Every detail pays homage to the power of nature, while also reflecting the human desire to transcend boundaries. This sailing yacht represents both a struggle and a harmony.
- Research
- This project explored the interaction between nature and humans in the design of a sailboat, inspired by the giant waves of Nazare. The aim was to establish a balance of both aesthetics and functionality. Lightness and durability were achieved with carbon fiber composite materials. Aerodynamic analyses and user experience tests were performed.
- Challenge
- I balanced engineering and aesthetics to enhance performance while crafting an elegant, dynamic exterior. Inspired by Nazare’s iconic waves, the curves not only add style but also boost hydrodynamic efficiency. The challenge was minimizing weight while preserving structural integrity. Using lightweight yet durable materials, optimizing the form, and designing every detail efficiently were key to the process.
- Realization and Technology
- In this challenging design process, the project inspired by Nazare's waveforms began with hand drawn sketches and was then detailed with cad software. Rendering programs were used for realistic visuals. Carbon fiber composite materials were preferred for lightness and durability, while aerodynamic efficiency and aesthetic balance were meticulously calculated. User experience and functionality were prioritized, and performance and visual appeal were combined in harmony.
- Operation and Interaction
- This 24 meter sailing yacht delivers high performance with easy handling for a small crew. Its streamlined hull reduces water resistance, enabling faster and more efficient sailing, while the optimized sail system maximizes wind power. Built with lightweight yet durable materials, it ensures both speed and stability. User friendly controls make it accessible to sailors of all levels.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in Istanbul, Turkey in January 2024
- Specifications
- Loa:23.95m, Bmax:22.90m, T:3m, Air Draft:34m, Light Displacement:45t, Engine:180hp 1800rpm, Hull Type: Monohull, Main Sail: 160m2, Furling:144m2, Stay Sail:79m2, Roller Furling Type: In Haul, Rig:Single Masted Sloop, Keel:Fixed, Cabins:5, Berth for Guests:10, Crew Cabins: 1
- Keywords
- sailyacht, sailingyacht, project nazare, sailingyacht, yachtdesign, yachtdesigner, eco friendly
