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The 8 Rules of Spirit-of-Tradition Yacht Design

2/22/2019 - The 8 Rules of Spirit-of-Tradition Yacht Design The key to a successful SOT design (that is short for Spirit of Tradition) is to set your sights on interpreting a specific vernacular, as they say in traditional architecture. And never take your eye off that design ball. Whether it’s a slavish… SEE MORE
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The DNA of the SoT: Successful Spirit-of-Tradition Designs

2/23/2019 - THE DNA OF THE SoT: Successful Spirit-of-Tradition Design Yesterday we shared the 8 Rules of Spirit-of-Tradition Design. Below are some examples of successful SoT architecture in practice. Christoffel’s Lighthouse: Dykstra Naval Architects — Launched 2003. Hull: Hefty and beamy, the hull is a sea-worthy configuration that is enhanced by a… SEE MORE