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Winch Design is an award-winning design studio, established in 1986 as a specialist exterior and interior yacht designer, by Andrew Winch and his wife Jane.

With the focus on extremely high-end bespoke, dynamic design for a worldwide client base, Winch Design is now recognised as one of the leading International design and architectural studios, having added Aviation, Architecture and Interiors teams to the core yacht business.

Over the years, Winch Design has established itself as the go-to design studio for individuals who expect not only the highest levels of design excellence but also a totally bespoke, integrated approach, individually tailored to their lifestyle, whether it is a home, yacht, private jet, helicopter or train!

The team comprises of over 85 designers, naval architects, 3D visualizers, merchandisers and support staff whose holistic approach and creative ingenuity drive the business forward. Having scoured the globe to find highly skilled artisans, the rarest materials and the finest elements of design, the end result is always unique and most certainly breath-taking.

Unlike many design studios, Winch Design will not only create both the exterior and interior of a project but will also design and source the items housed within – down to the linen, glassware, artwork, carpets and wall coverings. This really does allow clients to know that their environment is totally unique, from initial concept to the smallest detail, and this originality, combined with a turn-key approach is increasingly in demand.

Despite the hugely varied scope of Winch Design’s work, certain values are upheld by each and every project: the importance of creating spatial energy and emotion, of designing spaces that are balanced, beautiful and uplifting.  

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In the world of bespoke design, Winch Design stands as a lodestar, radiating a unique blend of creativity and elegance across multiple domains. Founded in 1986 by Andrew Winch and his wife Jane, the design studio has transformed from a niche focus on yacht interiors and exteriors to a multifaceted powerhouse. Operating from its London headquarters, Winch Design has now diversified into Aviation, Architecture, and Interior design, garnering a global clientele that seeks nothing less than exceptionalism.

Deeply influenced by Andrew Winch’s foundational years under the iconic designer Jon Bannenberg, the studio embraces a philosophy that stretches far beyond superficial aesthetics. Aptly termed the “Winch Ethos,” this design approach aims for a holistic resonance—spaces that not only visually enthrall but also evoke an emotional and energetic response. Achieving this requires an immensely talented team of over 85 professionals, who collaborate to create bespoke designs that reflect the individual needs, desires, and lifestyles of their high-profile clientele. Whether it’s a superyacht, a private jet, or a luxury residence, the focus is always on offering an original, tailored experience, right down to sourcing the glassware, linen, and artworks that infuse each project with a unique aura.

Winch Design’s portfolio is a compendium of unparalleled luxury, including some of the marine industry’s crown jewels like the 133-meter Al Mirqab and Lurssens’ Phoenix 2 and Ace. Beyond the sea, the firm also boasts innovative designs in aviation and architectural spaces, all while maintaining the core values of balance, beauty, and emotional resonance. The firm sets itself apart with its turn-key services; every detail, from the foundational design to the most minuscule accessory, is thoughtfully sourced and positioned. In a world where luxury can often feel mass-produced, Winch Design offers a sanctum of personalized elegance and attention to detail, making it a pacesetter in the realm of integrated, custom design. Their projects don’t just occupy space; they tell stories, set moods, and create an unparalleled emotional engagement. It is this incredible versatility and depth of experience that has cemented Winch Design’s reputation as an industry leader in not just design but in the art of transforming spaces into experiences.

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ANDREW WINCH – The Inventive Luxury Designer

To say that Andrew Winch has imagined some of the most aesthetic, stylish, and efficient boats understates the beauty of his designs.

His career has elicited everything from amazement to envy from his clients and peers alike. In his unique style, Andrew Winch has redefined luxury for superyachts, private jets, and other exclusive vehicles.

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Brief History

Andrew Winch is one of a few successful designers who were mentored by the legend, Jon Bannenberg. After six years of learning from the master designer, Winch decided to establish his studio.

Andrew Winch and his wife, Jane Winch, established Andrew Winch Designs in 1986. The company was renamed Winch Designs in 2o15.

The Secret Behind Winch Designs’ Success

Regardless of the economic and societal turmoil that the world experiences, Winch Designs always comes out on top. And the reason for this is quite simple: they have forward-thinking leaders.

The virtue of proactive efforts is shared by the founder (current creative director), Andrew Winch, the CEO, Aino-Leena Grapin, to the various departmental managers.

For instance, while other companies are trying to adapt to working remotely, employees at Winch Designs are already adept at virtual meetings and working from home and in various parts of the world.

Notable Launches

Winch Designs collaborated with Feadship to create the 62-m Sea Owl and the 99-m Madame Gu . They’ve also worked with Lurssen to launch the 85-m Ace and 41.14-m Phoenix 2 .

It’s clear to even the most casual observer that Winch Designs will not only continue to exist but also thrive for decades to come.

Its leaders’ daringly creative and prudent nature will ensure that Winch Designs remains on top of the yachting industry.

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PROJECT OPTIMA – the perfect yacht?

Published 23 May 2024

PROJECT OPTIMA began, like many great things do, as a conversation at a dinner party. Central to the discussion was designing and building a yacht that minimised risk for the owner on every possible front, one that hit the sweet spot in every respect – a perfect yacht. The debate ebbed and flowed and at the end of the evening, there was a simple, yet highly ambitious, design brief: 

If we were given a blank sheet of paper and asked to design the ideal yacht – one that minimises ownership risk by maximising charter appeal, resale value, operational integrity and crew satisfaction – what would the components of this highly attractive vessel look like?’ 

New York/Athens-based Sales Broker and Partner Crispin Baynes takes up the story. 

What works, what doesn’t 

‘It was such a compelling, absorbing idea that we ended up running with the brief. We formed an internal task group with the heads of our Charter, Brokerage, Yacht Management, New Build Sales, Crew, ESG and Technical Services teams to workshop the specification.  

‘Each department contributed their best-practice ideas based on the hands-on running of well over 100 yachts in the Burgess operationally managed fleet, over 100 more in the Burgess charter-managed fleet and the 50-plus new yachts we’ve been involved in building for our clients.  This involved absolutely every aspect of engineering and design for guests and crew, from people who know what works and what doesn’t. 

'The outcome was hundreds of recommendations; considerations like good-sized mooring areas and practical luggage storage, pantries in useful places and crew passageways that make service easier, the most charter-friendly toy selection, redundancy for systems and ease of access for maintenance right through to streaming Wi-Fi everywhere. PROJECT OPTIMA has an unprecedented amount of experience and learning built in already. 

‘The resulting shipyard brief we developed is the collective thinking of these Burgess design sessions. From these in-house discussions it emerged that around 72m (236ft) and 1,700GT was the perfect size range, the one where we see maximum future market demand potential.’ 

PROJECT OPTIMA key features 

  • Market-ready design based on Burgess/Winch Design/multiple shipyards/yacht owners' collaborative IP  
  • 72m/1,700GT high-volume platform 
  • Upper deck is the owner’s private deck with panoramic views forward from the owner's suite
  • Up to 7 additional guest suites 
  • Expansive beach club with shell-door sea terraces and fold-down bulwarks 
  • Elevator to sun deck  
  • Geared for maximum charter market appeal 
  • Crew input for maximum operational integrity 
  • Broad market appeal layout and a top-tier designer offers maximum resale potential  
  • Competitive market pricing  

Marquee design credibility 

Winch Design's interpretation of PROJECT OPTIMA, the perfect owner's yacht, seen here with the plumb bow

‘We also knew that, for the project to have maximum market appeal for both charter and resale, it needed to have the brand equity and IP of a well-respected design team. To get that, we collaborated with Winch Design, specifically Jim Dixon, Director of Yachts & Aviation, who took our brief and worked with his team to develop GA and exterior design options that capture the essence of the original question.'

'Burgess' deep-dive insights suggested we leverage three key design features to maximise buyer and charter potential,' adds Jim Dixon. 'Firstly, the biggest and best beach club in its class, secondly an elevator from the lower guest cabins all the way to the sun deck for easy guest circulation, and lastly - the 'killer app' on this size of vessel - placing the owner's suite on the upper deck to benefit from a forward panoramic view. You won't find that combination on any other 65m.'

‘One GA was fully developed,' Crispin continues, 'but we also played around with some other ideas. One has a passageway from the lower deck elevator lobby through to the beach club for instance, so if a client wanted to play with some different ideas, it’s entirely possible to go in whichever direction.’ 

This deckplan was fully worked up and there are several others oozing bright ideas

Input and pricing from multiple shipyards 

Ed Beckett , Senior Partner, Naval Architect and Head of our  New Build Sales team, ran the now well-developed project past several shipyards: ‘We gave this shipyard brief and Winch Design’s concept to a select shortlist of builders. We spent time with each of their technical teams, all of whom carried out a first-pass review through the lens of the initial design question. We built all of their feedback and IP into the design to de-risk the project still further. It significantly enhances the project's commercial and operational appeal to have that shipyard input.'

PROJECT OPTIMA options 

  • Flexible GA open to client input  
  • Lower GT version available (1,250GT) 
  • Plumb or traditional bow  
  • Propulsion: shipyard pricing is based on traditional diesel mechanical with a peak shaving battery system. However, the GA and price can be adjusted to accommodate alternatives e.g. hybrid with PTO/PTI or diesel-electric 

The lower volume version offers around 1,250GT of internal volume

‘Together we also developed a shortlist of options that includes lower volume and longer versions, hybrid propulsion and different bow profiles. Finally, each yard gave us their pricing guide for the finished product, and there are some genuinely eye-catching propositions on the menu. There is quite a spread in the guide pricing, so there's something there to suit buyers of all budgets.'

Road-tested on multiple yacht owners

'Finally,' adds Crispin, 'we sent the design package to a number of our trusted clients who have experience of building their own yachts, or multiple yachts, with careful commercial considerations in their own designs. The feedback from these user sessions has been invaluable and again it was all baked back into the current go-to-market design package for PROJECT OPTIMA. I can't think of another project that gives an incoming owner so much hard-earned IP from so many sources. It's a huge opportunity, I've never known anything like it.'

All it needs is the green light... 

‘At this point we now have a mature concept developed by Burgess with a big-name design studio that has been pressure-tested by multiple yards’ technical teams and owners of many new-build yachts, a range of options and a complete menu of competitive shipyard pricing.  

‘This package is ready for a client to step into immediately, this is a plug-and-play project for a yacht that hits every owner sweet-spot. We estimate that, as well as significant de-risking of the design, the time-saving for a client today in the pre-contract phase is about eight months.

PROJECT OPTIMA has multiple benefits designed in to de-risk the project significantly

‘What we’ve shown here is just a fraction of the work that has gone into this project. We have the longer and lower volume designs with several GAs by Winch Design, shipyard briefs, project timelines – it’s exactly where you’d expect a project to be well into the pre-contract phase, except this one was born out of natural curiosity about what makes the perfect yacht.  

‘If you want to share our excitement about making PROJECT OPTIMA a reality, please let me know and I’ll be delighted to share more detail.’ 

PROJECT OPTIMA benefits 

  • The most de-risked custom yacht project ever 
  • Expected charter rate from EUR 650,000/USD 700,000 per week 
  • Functional design ensures maximum resale market appeal based on yachts we know have repeatedly sold well 
  • Proven concept shortens pre-contract phase

To find out more about Burgess’ yachts for sale and yachts for charter , please contact a Burgess broker . Alternatively, get in touch with one of our offices directly: London , Monaco , New York , Miami , Singapore or all other locations .

- Yachts, prices and availability are correct at the time of publication.

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Superyacht designer Andrew Winch

In November 1988, Boat International introduced ‘one of the youngest designers now making a name for himself in the increasingly competitive and rarefied world of superyacht design’: Andrew Winch. This whiz kid, the piece asserts, ‘has yet to establish an identifiable studio character, although this has clearly been an advantage in gaining a foothold among the established designers.’

Nearly a quarter of a century later, Winch sits in a converted fire station by the Thames in Mortlake, west London. Weeping willows rustle by the balcony and a cool breeze off the river fills the office.

‘I still don’t have a studio character. I don’t want one,’ says Winch, before reassuming a beatific smile understandable in a man who has so successfully worked his raw talent into polished achievement.

Winch set up the studio with his wife Jane in the 1986 on the premise that she would deal with finances, contracts and management, leaving the designer to design. It has been a successful arrangement that has allowed the company to expand from two to 45 employees, and made Winch one of the most in-demand yacht designers (both interior and exterior) in the world. His professionalism and amiability have also made Winch one of the best liked.

Indeed, after half a lifetime in the business Winch counts as friends many designers who do have studio characters – and he takes pains to say he respects and admires their work enormously. It’s just not his style.

‘I like to have the opportunity to do something new every time,’ says Winch. ‘It means with each job you’re learning to do something different.’

‘What I hope owners want from Andrew Winch Design is something original, of the highest quality, where it’s both emotionally charged and very relaxing. You go in and say “Wow”, but you sit down and say “Aaah”. It should relax you,’ he says.

Drawing out this emotional reaction with a completely individual design is an art form in itself. An owner goes to Winch because he has an idea or feeling that he wants the designer to interpret for him.

As a result his interiors, for example, include such diverse yachts as the 1989 ShowBoats Award winner, the ultra-modern Cyclos III (1989), the native art-inspired Slipstream (which won the 2009 Superyacht Society best interior award) and the palatial Al-Mirqab (for which the designer won the Best Yacht of the Year at the 2009 World Superyacht Awards). To create such designs Winch has to delve into an owner’s mind and pull out a dream yacht that he did not fully comprehend himself.

‘We are a tool to deliver something better than they could have imagined themselves – but it’s their road,’ says Winch.

‘You’ve got to have chemistry and want to do this together. You ask them lots of questions – and you shouldn’t be embarrassed. Which side of the bed do you sleep on? Do you like using the left or right hand basin? Do you want to share a bathroom with your wife? Do you like to sit at the head of the table or the middle of the table? Some clients hate to be at the head because they like to be in the centre of the conversation,’ he says.

This acute awareness of how practicalities can affect the enjoyment of a yacht (‘it’s a waste of design if it doesn’t work’) is rooted in Winch’s long experience on the water. He grew up sailing on Chichester harbour, where he still has a boat.

Later he studied art at Central St Martins college and wanted to go on to become a sculptor, before his father interjected with practical considerations. The compromise was a course in 3D design at Kingston College, where in his second year – much to the consternation of his lecturers – Winch declared that he wanted to study yacht design.

‘They said I couldn’t design a yacht – that wasn’t part of the course. They had nobody to tutor me. I said a yacht is 3D object – that’s what I want to do. They said I’d have to find an outside tutor to assist me,’ recalls Winch.

He managed to persuade Jon Bannenberg to be his tutor – a coup comparable in yachting terms to a rogue music student getting Jimi Hendrix to teach him the electric guitar. When the university staff saw the work Winch was producing with Bannenberg’s guidance they understood his passion and at the end of the course the young artist naturally knocked on his mentor’s door. But Bannenberg said, as Winch recalls, ‘I don’t need you, you should go and learn about yachting. Go sailing.’

Winch took Bannenberg at his word and skippered a 15.8m sailing yacht across the Atlantic. He experienced various travails on the journey, even rescuing a shipmate who fell overboard. After the rite of passage, he knocked again on Bannenberg’s door and this time the designer took him in.

‘He was just so creative and hated the frustration of somebody saying, “It can’t be done!” If ever it really can’t be done, it’s either a cost issue or an insight issue. I suppose I followed in these footsteps, dreaming the impossible,’ says Winch.

This determined, imaginative attitude is certainly apparent in projects from Winch’s own studio. In particular the 30m sailing yacht Alithia , launched in 2002, for which he designed the exterior and interior.

‘I pulled the window of the deckhouse right down into the teak deck. Everyone said it couldn’t be done, but it could. We had two drop-down windows as well, so you could sit and feel as if you had your elbow on the teak deck, and yet you were sitting in the interior with a fresh breeze crossing the deck,’ says Winch.

‘ Alithia was a very, very contemporary boat, but she went round the world with five children aboard, so she proved that a contemporary boat does the job very well.’

Winch most enjoys creating yachts where, like Alithia , he designs both the interior and exterior. Such projects allow him to co-ordinate inside and outside, understand the placing of windows and spaces, the superstructure and flow. Winch’s favourite project, the 2010, 90m motor yacht Phoenix² was one such cohesive project.

‘Every bit down to the china plates was custom built. The masts, the shape, the proportions, everything is unique. And being given the chance to do something like that, it’s fabulous, it’s sculpture,’ says Winch.

Indeed, if he thinks of his work in these terms, it is easy to see how Winch came to prize distinctiveness so highly – who would want a work of art that was the same as someone else’s? Perhaps such a strong commitment to delivering a unique product is in itself a defining characteristic of Andrew Winch Design.

‘It’s difficult to say what a Winch “picture” is, because each boat is different. But I do have a signature. A lot of people will say, “That’s a Winch boat”,’ he states.

‘What is it? It’s quality, it’s creativity, it’s individuality. It’s never repeating a design.’

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Discover a place like no other and experience an all new, one-of-a-kind adventure. Nestled in the small town of Khryashchevka, Samara, Russia a medieval secret is waiting to be unveiled. Come join us for the enchantment, fun and adventure. Be apart of Garibaldi Castle and make memories that will last a lifetime.

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World-class amenities unite with sheer luxury and unique surroundings, to make sure that there’s nowhere you’d rather be. Let the story unfold as you explore the castle grounds on a magical horse and carriage ride, all while taking in the captivating views of medieval architecture that encompass you.

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There’s a regal atmosphere amidst the Garibaldi Waterfront Oasis where the sunsets cast a sparkle over the Tranquil Samara River. If you dare to spoil yourself, take a voyage on the new Garibaldi Yacht, a decadent treat not to be missed. Feel the light breeze and enjoy spectacular waterfront views from our lounging area where modern meets traditional that will leave you telling stories for years to come.

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City:  Tol'yatti, Samarskaya, Russian Federation (Russia)
Near (Alt.):Volna
Name:Tol'yatti Heliport
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Type:Heliport
Latitude: 53�28'N (53.470)
Longitude: 49�19'E (49.323)
Elevation:177 ft (54 m)
Variation:12.73�E (WMM2020 magnetic declination)
0.10� annual change
Helipads:1
Largest:82 × 82 ft (25 × 25 m), paved

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