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Tillberg Design of Sweden office in Poland opens

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 27 August 2019 27 August 2019

Tillberg Design of Sweden (TDoS) said its office in Wroclaw, Poland has opened for business.

Michal Jackiewicz, Owner & Executive Project Director said in a statement: “We have created a representative design office for both clients and guest to visit, and most important a new place for our team that should be perceived not only as the working area, but a place where you can feel comfortable and enjoy every minute of the working day.”

The name of office building is Nowy Targ by Skanska, which has a Leed platinum pre-certification (Leadership in energy and environmental design) a great sustainability investment that TDoS is proud to be part of.

TDoS office is settled on the 6th floor, total office space of 930 m2 with a 150 m terrace overlooking Wroclaw city.

Main interior design directions for the new office were to use sustainable solutions in all possible ways, natural colours and materials, maximize natural daylight and use efficient led lighting, green plants to make the working environment more pleasant.

Corvus Energy batteries to be installed onboard AIDA Cruises’ ships

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 20 August 2019 20 August 2019

AIDA Cruises, which is part of the Carnival Corporation & plc group, said it would start cooperation with the world's leading marine battery supplier Corvus Energy.

“On Tuesday, 20 August 2019, a corresponding agreement was signed. The aim of the cooperation is the installation of lithium-ion battery storage systems on board the AIDA fleet and the start of operations on the first AIDA ship in 2020,” AIDA said in a statement.

Michael Thamm, Group CEO Costa Group and Carnival Asia said: "Our goal is the emissions-neutral ship operation. The electrification of our ships is another important milestone on this path. Thanks to the cooperation with Corvus Energy, already in a few month, AIDA Cruises is going to launch this innovative technology on a large cruise ship."

The Norwegian-Canadian company Corvus Energy is one of the most renowned suppliers of marine batteries and is considered a pioneer in the development of maritime energy storage systems. Further partners of the project will be the companies ABB and Siemens.

Following the introduction of low-emission LNG operations in cruise shipping, AIDA Cruises is now also stepping up into the practical use of electrical energy from battery storage systems on board large cruise ships. Thanks to the use of this technology, the consumption of fossil fuel will be reduced further and the efficiency of ship operations will be increased significantly. It is planned to incorporate the valuable experiences from this pilot operation of battery systems on board other AIDA and Costa cruise ships as well.

The use of a battery system on an AIDA ship is another important step in the implementation of the "Green Cruising Strategy". Previously, by the end of 2018, AIDA Cruises had pioneered a technology leap forward with the launch of AIDAnova, the world's first cruise ship operating entirely on low-emission LNG (LNG). Just a few days ago, AIDA Cruises was awarded the Blue Angel, the German Federal Government’s ecolabel for AIDAnova’s environmentally friendly ship design. By 2023, two more AIDA LNG vessels will be put into service.

By the end of next year, 12 of 14 AIDA cruise ships will be able to receive shore power where available. Since 2017, AIDAsol has been using the shore power plant in Hamburg-Altona in regular operation.

As part of its "Green Cruising Strategy", AIDA is also exploring the possibilities of CO2-free production of liquefied gas from renewable sources ("Power to Gas" project) or the use of fuel cells in cruise shipping. Already in 2021, in cooperation with Meyer Werft shipyard and other partners the first fuel cell test is scheduled on boar

Viking Crew brings a new experience to online job searching

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 16 July 2019 16 July 2019

A brand-new website and online candidate account portal has been designed to give crew a fresh experience of finding their next challenge in their career and ultimately the perfect job.

The platform provides a secure portal which is easy and simplified for crew to register, store and update their personal information. With our busy and hectic lifestyles becoming more commonplace, the application steps have been streamlined to reduce the time needed to you to apply for that perfect position. The new Viking Crew Job alerts also give candidate instant access to the most exciting jobs from around the globe and all available for a mobile friendly platform.

Once in the recruitment process candidates will be able to receive automatic application feedback to jobs they are being considered for, as well as benefit from an automated CV indexer, which ensures your personal details, skills and experience come to the attention of our placement consultants for the most relevant positions.

The new platform is also integrated across the Viking Maritime Group which means where ever you are in your career, from starting a cadetship with Chiltern Maritime, to attending safety and development training with the MSA or one of our managed Officers or Crew with Viking Crew, you will also have the peace of mind of ongoing communication and oversight from our experienced team.

To compliment the new fresh online experience, we have made massive changes to the Viking Crew website, which has been given a total and major face lift, this falls in line with the new branding across the Viking Maritime Group.

We think you will agree that this new concept and imagery will enable the user to experience a totally new and exciting journey around the website.

As always, our teams based in UK, New Zealand, Philippines and Fort Lauderdale, USA are at hand to give active and guidance. We look forward to you experiencing our new fresh online look.

The International Interior Designer Association (IIDA) South Florida Chapter names Yohandel Ruiz as 2019 'Designer of the Year'

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 09 August 2019 09 August 2019

Hospitality design firm Studio DADO co-founder Yohandel Ruiz, LEED AP, IIDA, NCIDQ has been named IIDA’s South Florida Chapter 2019 ‘Designer of the Year’ at the 25th Anniversary Bragg Awards Gala held on July 13th at the Intercontinental Miami Hotel. The Bragg Awards is the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) South Florida Chapter’s signature event celebrating design excellence within the South Florida design community awarding professionals for innovative and functional interior design projects.

“I am humbled and grateful for the recognition from our vibrant community of designers,” notes Yohandel Ruiz. “We’re surrounded by immense talent. I thank our trusted partners and clients for the continued opportunities to let me do what I love; elevating experiences through design.

One of the four Founding Partners of Studio DADO; number 58 on Interior Design Magazine’s 2018 Hospitality Giants; Yohandel has over twenty years experience in the interior design industry. He’s successfully developed a private furniture label and a white labeled line of fabrics. With Studio DADO, Yohandel has spearheaded countless noteworthy and award-winning hospitality projects including spaces for Oceania, Regent, Carnival and Norweigian Cruise Lines. Studio DADO has recently garnered international attention with their pivotal role as the design architects in the reimagination of Oceania’s $100 million reinspiration, dubbed as OceaniaNEXT, and their role in the upcoming Princess Cruises’ Sky Suites industry leading design. Other noteworthy projects include the Spa and Suites aboard the upcoming Carnival Mardi Gras ship and several spaces on the Regent Seven Seas Splendor which will debut in 2020.

Award recipients were chosen by a jury of IIDA members and allied professionals from outside the state of Florida based on criteria for each category. IIDA South Florida Chapter advocates for advancements in education, design excellence, legislation, leadership, accreditation and community outreach to increase the value and understanding of Interior Design as a profession. For more information on IIDA please visit: https://www.iidasfc.org

Oliver Design creates decor for new Trasmediterranea ferry

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 08 July 2019 08 July 2019

Specialist naval design and architecture firm Oliver Design has been commissioned to design the interior decoration on board the Villa de Teror, Trasmediterranea's new state-of the-art 1500-passenger ferry. The Spanish firm designed a variety of areas on two decks, totalling around 3,500 square metres (380,000 square feet).

Oliver Design faced tough competition from leading Spanish and international firms. The work consisted of complete design of the interior decoration for the vessel, as well as an external area including a swimming pool. Specialist staff from Oliver Design spent five months working on this complex project, right through from the concept design stage to creation of the component drawings, selection of materials and high- quality rendering.

The design features an attractive modern look; every effort has been made to give each interior area its own distinct character, while at the same time creating a warm and inviting environment for passengers. VIP areas and cabins are fitted out in a combination of wood surfaces and stainless-steel accessories. The lighting is based on embedded LED fittings and combines indirect light and decorative lamps.

The spaces created by Oliver Design include the reception and customs area, shops, self-service food-lounge, a bar and caféwith an indoor section and an outdoor zone complete with swimming pool and two glazed side galleries leading to the VIP zone, seating areas, cabins and creche. Rest areas have been deliberately divided up into smaller lounges to create more intimate spaces, some with spectacular panoramic views.

The Villa de Teror takes its name from a town on Gran Canaria. It was built at the Factorías Vulcano shipyard in Pontevedra. The vessel is 139 metres long and can accommodate 1,500 passengers and 450 vehicles (600 lane metres of cargo). It is fitted with all the most modern technological advances and has been built to the latest environmental and energy-efficiency specifications governing emission reduction and water treatment. The Villa de Teror is due to come into operation shortly, connecting the Spanish town of Motril and the Moroccan cities of Nador and Al Hoceima.