by Patrick Knowles | Aug 13, 2025 | Posts
How Luxury Yacht Design is Evolving for Hurricanes, Heat and Extreme Weather As weather patterns shift and storms intensify across major cruising destinations, owners are thinking differently about how yachts are designed, built, and experienced. Today’s most...
by Patrick Knowles | Jun 19, 2025 | Posts
For over three decades, Patrick Knowles Designs has been at the helm of luxury yacht interiors, translating bold visions into bespoke sanctuaries at sea. Yet behind every finished stateroom, salon, and sky lounge lies a journey—one that begins not with fabric swatches...
by Patrick Knowles | May 14, 2025 | Posts
An Icon Reimagined. A Legacy Reborn. Burger Boat Company, America’s legacy yacht builder, has joined forces with acclaimed designer Patrick Knowles and his luxury brand extension, The Quintessential Yachtsman, to unveil a stunning new 55-meter superyacht that...
by Patrick Knowles | Nov 15, 2024 | Posts
With more people entering the yachting industry for the first time, I am seeing a few questions being asked on a frequent basis, and this felt like a good one to start with. What is the difference between Yacht Design and Naval Architecture? Yacht design and naval...
by Patrick Knowles | Oct 1, 2024 | Posts
Imagine stepping off your yacht into a perfectly coordinated tender that matches the elegance of your vessel. The tender transports you to a luxury resort or private villa, where from the moment you enter, feels custom designed just for you. A carefully selected...
by Patrick Knowles | Jul 15, 2024 | Posts
Over the years, the landscape of luxury has evolved, shifting from the traditional divide of old money vs. new money to the more nuanced spectrum of quiet luxury vs. loud luxury. Each style has its own distinct characteristics and appeals to different sensibilities....
