Introducing A&R DESIGNERS LOUNGE
Bannenberg & Rowell

BANNENBERG & ROWELL

BOLDNESS AND
SOPHISTICATION

Bannenberg & Rowell is a globally acclaimed yacht design studio, recognized for its innovative approach to crafting luxury yacht interiors and exteriors. Renowned for combining timeless sophistication with bold, modern design elements, Bannenberg & Rowell has been behind some of the most iconic yachts ever built.

BANNENBERG & ROWELL

SETTING STANDARDS

SETTING STANDARDS

Originally established by the legendary Jon Bannenberg, the studio is now led by Dickie Bannenberg and Simon Rowell, who carry forward its legacy of creativity and innovation. With a focus on exceptional craftsmanship and tailored designs, the studio continues to set new standards in the world of yacht design.

Too cool for school!

Too cool for school! The Rebel Geniuses of Yacht Design. They are like the cheeky kids in class who always ace the test.

ANDRÉ JONKER | SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER YACHT DEPARTMENT

DRAFTS

THINKING AHEAD

PROJECTS WITH A&R

INTERIOR
ELANDESS 2009

The interior’s distinctly maritime color palette establishes a consistently warm and inviting ambiance, even with the contrasting style elements, such as the floral elegance of the dining room and the bold, sculptural presence of the stainless steel staircase. This harmonious blend of diverse styles, seamlessly integrated with cutting-edge design and technology, gives Elandess its unique and unmistakable character—a true expression of inherent value.

ELANDESS

INTERIOR
ELANDESS 2009

ELANDESS

INTERIOR
ELANDESS 2009

ELANDESS

INTERIOR
KAISER

With Kaiser’s interior the designers Bannenberg & Rowell were able to fuse together different stylistic elements of Art Deco, Bauhaus and Classicism with that of military aesthetics into a viable stylistic whole.

KAISER

DICKIE BANNENBERG ON
MOTOR YACHT ELANDESS 2009

Dicky Bannenberg on the interior design of the motor yacht Elandess, the collaboration with Abeking & Rasmussen and fulfilling the owner’s and his wife’s wishes.

DICKIE BANNENBERG ON
MOTOR YACHT ELANDESS 2009

Dicky Bannenberg on the interior design of the motor yacht Elandess, the collaboration with Abeking & Rasmussen and fulfilling the owner’s and his wife’s wishes.

INTERVIEW

IN DIALOGUE WITH
BANNENBERG & ROWELL

Do you have a funny anecdote from a project with Abeking that you can share?

A&R 01

We remember with fondness the time we showed our initial presentation for 60m Elandess to Andre Jonker. We had designed a very progressive interior, though slightly 1970s in mood. Andre thought we had made a mistake and brought the wrong presentation to the meeting. He understands us better now …

DICKIE BANNENBERG

What role does sustainability play for you and your clients?

A&R 02

An increasingly important one. I spearheaded the creation of the Designers’ Protocol with the Water Revolution Foundation after completing a course at the Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leadership in early 2023. The Protocol is becoming widely adopted by design studios who are often in the closest contact with new build clients, and can lead the conversation and decision-making process with regard to sustainability issues.

DICKIE BANNENBERG

What was the most unusual material you’ve ever used in a yacht?

A&R 03

My father once had a meeting with a client who brought a suitcase of snakeskins with him, saying they would work well applied to architraves. Whilst this may well have been true, it’s not a direction we choose to go in, and are happier working with materials like fast-growing canes and grasses, metal mesh embedded glass, and noble finishes such as oak, limestone and bronze.

DICKIE BANNENBERG

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