'We are fortunate to bring together such distinguished professionals for our next generation ships,' said Neil Palomba, president of Costa Cruises.
'"Italy’s finest” concept represents the roots and the identity of Costa Cruises,' he added explaining, 'It deals with the best things that our country has to offer: passion, quality, hospitality and, of course, style. We think that we were able to create an unparalleled mix of different experiences mostly coming from an unconventional approach for the ship design. I am confident that our designers will be able to create a unique style for our new ships that will help us to offer our guests unforgettable and pleasant holiday experiences.'
As creative director, renowned designer Adam D. Tihany will oversee the development of the design and branding of the new ships.
The layout for the ships will reflect comments and suggestions from Costa customer feedback and will include a more efficient use of the ships’ spaces, creating an enhanced onboard experience.
'The theme ‘Italy’s Finest’ is an authentic celebration of Italian design, culture and spirit,' said Tihany. 'The team of outstanding architects and designers we invited to be a part of this project bring a level of innovation and passion that will no doubt capture the essence of the new Costa brand.'
AWK, a sister company of Partner Ship Design, will serve as coordinating architect, working closely with the Meyer Turku Shipyard and the design teams. Partner Ship Design will head the design of two restaurants and several bars including the new “I Bacari” bar as well as passenger sun decks and pool areas.
Jeffrey Beers International will bring experience, vision, and architectural precision to the creation of The Casino and to multiple restaurants, bars, and lounges. Each venue will uniquely celebrate Italian art, culture, and craftsmanship.
The new layout and interiors of all the ships’ cabins, as well as the corridors and the staircases, will be developed by Dordoni Architetti, which will give each of these elements a unique touch of novel, innovative, and sophisticated Italian design. The firm will also lead the design of the gym and the Japanese restaurant.
With its vast experience in the field of hospitality design, Rockwell Group will create innovative, distinctive designs for several areas on the ship. The firm’s unique contribution to the project include a three-story atrium that will feature a café, bars and a performance space; several restaurants and bars; a theater and nightclub; beach club and pool; a shorex office and gallery; and kids and teens areas.
The new Costa ships will be the first in the cruise industry (together with two new ships apiece for AIDA Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line, plus one for P&O Cruises) to be powered at sea by LNG.
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