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August 23 2021

23 Aug 2021

BOAT OF THE WEEK: INSIDE MALCOLM FORBES'S ICONIC 'HIGHLANDER,' ONCE THE ULTIMATE '80S PARTY YACHT.

This Bannenberg-designed 162-footer hosted everyone from rock stars to world leaders. After a major refit, she's now looking for a new owner.

If these teak decks could talk. Paul McCartney tinkling the ivory keyboard. Elizabeth Taylor sunning herself on the top deck. Margaret Thatcher discussing world peace with Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Harrison Ford taking a turn at the wheel.

Back in the 1980s, an invitation from Forbes magazine owner and consummate bon vivant , Malcolm Forbes, to join him aboard his beloved superyacht The Highlander was a reason for celebration.

And Forbes was a master when it came to celebrating. His first of many Fourth of July parties aboard The Highlander , anchored off Governors Island in New York Harbor, saw the world’s greatest movers and shakers piped aboard by tartan-clad Scottish bagpipers.

There on the yacht’s decks were the likes of Fiat boss Gianni Agnelli, Henry and Nancy Kissinger, David and Peggy Rockefeller and Brooke Astor. More than 150 Maine lobsters and 30 pounds of Scottish smoked salmon were reportedly flown in to feed the elite crowd.

During the five years Forbes owned the yacht, before his death in 1990, she traveled the globe; everywhere from then Communist China, to Bora-Bora, to Thailand, the Philippines and Alaska.

Launched in 1985, this was the last of five Forbes-owned yachts named The Highlander, after his family’s Scottish roots. But this one was unique. Designed by world-renowned designer Jon Bannenberg and built in Holland by Feadship, her dark green hull—said to be the color of dollar bills—stretched 162 feet bow to stern.

“She was nicknamed ‘The Ultimate Capitalist Tool’ for good reason,” the yacht’s current owner, New York-based interior designer Joanne de Guardiola told Robb Report . “Anyone who was anyone stepped aboard at some time during the ’80s.”

De Guardiola and her husband, investment banker Roberto de Guardiola, bought The Highlander from the Forbes estate back in 2012. And just as she’d done with the couple’s previous Feadship, the classic 159-foot Audacia , de Guardiola commissioned a top-to-bottom refit, this time with Florida’s Derecktor Shipyards.

“We had no thoughts of buying another yacht; we loved Audacia. But back in 2012, we had heard The Highlander was for sale and I went to take a look. She was not in great shape, but as a huge fan of Jon Bannenberg’s designs, and knowing her amazing history, we couldn’t resist,” she said.

The exhaustive, two-year refit took the steel and aluminum superyacht down to the studs. The yacht was extended by 12 feet to add a swim deck and rear “garage” for water toys; the top deck was lengthened. Effectively doubling its size, and the master stateroom was moved to where the observatory used to be.

The entire interior was redesigned and refitted with more modern materials and finishes. Out went the padded leather ceilings, the somber, dark green carpets and ornate Chippendale antique chairs; in went bleached-white Anigre paneling, wide-planked dark wood flooring, and brightly colored pop art.

One especially jaw-dropping feature de Guardiola created was the stunning, open-tread marble staircase from salon to upper deck. That and the new, glass-enclosed sky lounge with its disco vibe and blue onyx floor.

“The yacht didn’t really suit a family’s needs—she was really designed for Malcolm Forbes-style corporate entertaining,” says de Guardiola. “And if you wanted to splash in the water, you had to jump over the sides. Mr. Forbes didn’t like to swim.”

But de Guardiola is quick to add that her primary focus with the refit was evolving and not compromising Jon Bannenberg’s iconic design. “That’s what attracted me to the yacht in the first place.”

Mechanical improvements included the installation of Quantum zero speed stabilizers and full rebuilds for the trusty 900 hp Detroit Diesels. They still give the yacht a top speed of 18 mph, cruising at an easy 14 mph with transatlantic capability.

With kids in mind, Highlander —de Guardiola dropped the “the” —is brimming with water toys. Everything from Waverunners, Seabobs, banana floats and kayaks, to Malcolm Forbes’ much-loved, Ferrari-red 22-foot Donzi speedboat. Sadly, his other favorite, a custom-built Cigarette Racing powerboat, is no more. After being fully restored during the refit, the boat caught fire while Highlander was anchored off the Amalfi Coast in Italy.

“My husband was just heading off with our daughter and friends when the fire broke out,” de Guardiola says. “Everyone ended up in the water but were okay. It was one cool boat. It ran at over 60 mph.”

Since the refit, the de Guardiolas have taken friends and family all around the Mediterranean, hanging out at the Monaco Grand Prix, Cannes Film Festival, and hitting most of the Greek islands. Winters were in the Caribbean. Typically, they spent eight to 10 weeks a year aboard.

So why the decision to sell? De Guardiola says she’s looking for her next project: “As with my interior design work, I love the intellectual challenge of a makeover. It’s also time. We feel we’ve been good custodians. Now someone else should enjoy her.”

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Boat of the Week: Inside Malcolm Forbes’s Iconic ‘Highlander,’ Once the Ultimate ’80s Party Yacht

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Highlander: Inside the 50 Metre Feadship Superyacht

Inside highlander.

Offered for charter through Edmiston , the 50 metre superyacht Highlander was originally built by Feadship in 1986 for Malcolm Forbes. BOAT takes a look around…

Aft Sun Deck

Key features on board include a Jacuzzi with multi-coloured LED lights, disco lounge, media room, large swimming platform and massage room, making Highlander a firm charter favourite.

Forward Sun Deck

Highlander underwent an extensive refit at Derecktor in Florida in 2014 which included a complete interior facelift, lengthening of the hull, mechanical updates and a new paint job.

The Bridge Deck Lounge

The interior styling by Joanne De Guardiola Design features original pop art on the walls and sumptuous features throughout, resulting in an “elegant and comfortable atmosphere”, according to Edmiston.

The Main Deck Lounge

The main deck lounge on board Highlander .

The Wheelhouse

Built from steel and aluminium, Highlander is powered by a pair of Detroit diesel 900HP engines for a cruising speed of 12 knots.

The Guest VIP

Accommodation on board is for 12 charter guests in seven cabins.

The Owner's Stateroom

The accommodation layout comprises the master (pictured), one VIP and two twins, two doubles and one single. Highlander also has accommodation for 11 crew members.

The Guest Bathroom

The owner's office.

Highlander is offered for charter by Edmiston, spending the winter in the Caribbean and summer in the Mediterranean.

Family updates Highlander, a former Malcolm Forbes yacht

Joanne de Guardiola redesigned the Highlander yacht after buying it from Malcolm Forbes.

As an interior designer who loves yachting, Joanne de Guardiola bought Malcolm Forbes’ last yacht, Highlander, took it down to the studs, and remade his corporate-entertaining yacht into something she and her husband, Roberto, could enjoy with family and friends.

“I am a big fan of Jon Bannenberg, its designer, and it’s a Feadship, which are the best of the best. Bannenberg only designed three or four Feadships,” Joanne de Guardiola says.

She and husband were acquainted with the Forbes family, and they knew the yacht was available.

“It was one of those things,” de Guardiola says. “We took a look at it, and ended up buying it. She’s a great boat, and I loved her.”

Roberto grew up on the water in Havana, and boating has always been part of his life. Not so Joanne; she grew up in Michigan.

“Roberto and I chartered a few times, and I fell in love with boats. About a dozen years ago, we bought our first Feadship, Audacia,” she says.

“With kids 8, 10, or 12, they are not on their phones or computers all the time, and doing water sports with them is fun. We have this inflatable gym that you can get flipped off of, banana floats, kayaks, paddleboards, Seabobs. Everyone has a blast. Being on the water is phenomenal for families.”

They keep their yacht in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, depending on the season, and they spend about 10 weeks a year on it. Some of their favorite trips have been to Ponza Island, Istanbul, Greece, Croatia and Venice. The Palm Beachers now are planning a trip to Capri, and they are hoping to go to the Galapagos Islands soon.

Highlander, launched in 1986, was legendary, de Guardiola says.

“People often come up and talk to our crew because they have fond memories of being on board with Malcolm.”

When preparing to renovate and redecorate, de Guardiola studied Bannenberg’s original designs; she looked at the yacht’s bones, and let them lead her.

“I cleaned up exterior lines, and I took off the teak handrails. It broke my heart, but that change makes the boat look younger.” She repainted the yacht a slightly lighter shade of green, removed striping and extended sidewalls where necessary.

She also extended the top deck forward, doubling its size, and added “brows” for a finished look and to provide shade.

She moved the satellites to the stacks, which made room for a custom Jacuzzi with fountains that change color for a fun water feature.

Secured aft are Forbes’ Cigarette boat and Donzi, which de Guardiola also renovated. The space between them, where Forbes used to keep his motorcycles, now has a big sun pad.

Water accessible

De Guardiola extended the lower deck, making it more accessible to the water.

“Malcolm didn’t swim, and that’s why I designed a swim platform like floating stairs at the back. We can sit on it, or raise it up and use it for diving, or we can lower it down in rough waters for swimming. We can also use it as a passerelle.”

Throughout, she rearranged the interiors to make them work for her family’s lifestyle.

“This (162-foot) boat (with seven cabins as well as room for 11 crew) has a lot of interior space, and I actually cut a room out,” she says.

On the main deck, the salon and media room now flow together. De Guardiola removed padding from the ceilings and walls, replacing it with bleached-white anigre paneling, European walnut trim and bronze ceiling squares. She put in a wide-plank dark-oak floor, and she changed window boxes to match the shape of the windows. Also, she designed a stunning floating stairway in Brazilian granite, creating a very dramatic focal point.

Contemporary furniture, covered in practical indoor-outdoor Perennials textiles from David Sutherland, is functional as well as beautiful. For example, in the media room, furniture includes bronze and parchment tables by Holly Hunt, a Le Corbusier chaise, and a custom bronze bench.

Exotic anigre wood covers the walls in the master stateroom, which is located on the main deck forward, where de Guardiola designed a floating bed in custom woods. “We raised it up off the floor, so that when sitting on the bed, we can look out the surround windows. This room used to be the observatory and we decided to moved the master to this location.” The stateroom also includes closets, his and her marble bathrooms, and, on this deck are Roberto’s office and the galley.

On the bridge deck, a custom dining table can seat two or it can be extended to seat 18 people. Placed around it are Philippe Starck aluminum and teak chairs designed for David Sutherland. The sky lounge, with a disco vibe, is completely glass, with a blue onyx floor and a custom bar.

“It’s a greenhouse room, with the windows coming up around, so you can sit in there when anchored off of Monaco, for example, and you see the twinkling skyline. It’s fantastic.”

On a boat, you get to be inventive on how to use space on different ways, she says.

“Bannenberg played with angles and circles, and was very innovative. I am really proud that I was able to update the boat, and you can’t tell where the boat has been altered. It was a complicated process.”

"Feadship SOLD"

162' feadship 1986.

1986 Feadship 162' HIGHLANDER | Picture 1 of 35

HIGHLANDER 162' 1886/2014 Feadship Tri-Deck Motoryacht

Pedigree Feadship on the Market with 7 staterooms, Recently Refit with Touch & Go Helipad. Copious Modern Features with State of the Art Design.

Key Features:

On-Deck Master Stateroom
Brand New John Deere 99KW Generators (Sept 2021)
Touch-and-Go Helipad
Jon Bannenberg Limited design
Interior redesigned in 2014
Transatlantic Range
Established Charter Program and excellent charter layout
Incredible Retractable Extension Swim Platform
7 staterooms all with ensuite bathrooms for up to 12 guests and has 5 crew cabins onboard for up to 11 crew and seamless luxury service
Quantum Zero Speed Stabilizers
Economical cruising
Updated entertainment system with Apple TV and PLEX entertainment and Ipad controls for main entertaining spaces
KVH world satellite system
Private massage room
US Duty Paid
Famous History, Arguably one of the most recognizable yachts

HIGHLANDER is one of the most famous & recognizable yachts on the water -- it is one of a kind. Custom built by the renowned Dutch shipyard Feadship to the highest bespoke standards and designed by the creator of modern yacht design, Jon Bannenberg, for the publisher Malcolm Forbes, it was launched in 1986. In 2014, this legendary yacht completed a total redesign and refit, updating it for today’s standards.

The iconic steel hulled Bannenberg designed Feadship HIGHLANDER is now fully modernized and has an open interior floor plan. With 7 staterooms, an on-deck Master Suite with His and Her bathrooms, it sleeps 13 and carries a crew of 11 to meet your every need. It's steel hull cruises comfortably and economically on Detroit diesel engines up to 16 knots.

HIGHLANDER is a brilliant blend of Malcolm Forbes fabulous personality and Jon Bannenberg’s futuristic design genius. It's angular high hull profile, the glass enclosed Sky Lounge and raised bow was decades ahead of its time. Entirely bespoke, and built for glamorous entertaining & transatlantic travel, it had a who’s who of glamour & power on board its decks. They traveled the globe with Malcolm Forbes on HIGHLANDER -- from Bora Bora, to then Communist China, Thailand, Alaska, New York City, London, France, the Philippines and more. Presidents, royalty, Hollywood, dictators, rock stars and athletes all came. Elizabeth Taylor was often found sunbathing on the top deck, with Forbes’ Harley Davidsons aft and his green “Capitalist Tool’ helicopter parked on its heli-pad at her disposal.

In 2014, a massive 2-year refit was completed by an experienced designer and Feadship owner. The steel hull was extended, all equipment and mechanicals upgraded, massive Quantum zero speed stabilizers installed, modern technology introduced, world satellites and entertainment systems included.

HIGHLANDER’s famous Bannenberg profile was kept intact and lengthened by the new extension, his brilliant modern exterior lines strengthened with new sharp edges and streamlined stainless steel guard rails. An extensive new exterior paint job saw a deeper, dark green hull color with a contrasting crisp white yacht body.

All exterior and interior spaces were redesigned for today’s modern family, extended family, children, and friends to meet their every entertaining need and desire.

HIGHLANDER has 7 en suite staterooms for 13 guests. The Master Cabin has been moved to the Main Deck forward, and features 180-degree views, white Anigre wood veneer walls with a floating wide California King bed in exotic burled pale grey wood, extensive closets, His and Her marble bathrooms, and a separate spacious private office.

Below are 6 updated and renovated Guest Suites all with en suite marble bathrooms. The entire below deck hall & guest cabins have been recovered in exotic white African figured Anigre wood veneer. There is a VIP king stateroom with jacuzzi, separate shower, and walk in closet; 2 queen bed staterooms; 2 double twin bed staterooms; and a single twin room for nanny, teacher, security, personal assistant as needed. Several cabins have pullman bunks for even more flexibility. Bannenberg’s custom faucets and exotic stones have been restored, while the original bedside tables with exotic stone tops & tooled leather drawers emblazoned with Scotland’s Highland stag have been restored. A new massage room has also been added, while the original mirrored walk-in wine cellar has been restored. The guest hall has a new below counter refrigerator for guest’s convenience.

HIGHLANDER’s massive interior entertaining spaces have been completely opened-up, modernized, and feature rare woods, wide planked dark wood floors, and luxurious stones --- creating a light modern open feel thru out. The Main Salon is now full beam, veneered in exotic white African Anigre, while the central stairs are in Amazonian leathered stone floating between wavy walnut veneered curved walls. A new Media Room features surround sound, new custom floor to ceiling glass doors that fold completely open to the Main aft deck to create one continuous entertaining space.

The wrap around glass ceilinged Sky Lounge above has been re-imagined with an onyx floor & bar, its new floor to ceiling doors folding away to the covered & wind protected new outdoor dining space. At night the Sky Lounge transforms into a disco, while for a rainy day, the Sky Lounge’s wrap around glass allows guests 180-degree views of the gorgeous Cote d’Azur’s coast or St Lucia’s dramatic twin peaks as they cruise. A 3M glass coating offers UV protection while keeping the area cool.

HIGHLANDER’s new extended stern showcases it’s wide 29’3” beam with an open full beam teak swim platform and oversized extendable hydraulic platform that can be extended, raised, or lowered for your enjoyment. The full beam teak steps lead you up to an enlarged aft deck with seating and bar, or the steps can be raised to reveal a toy closet overflowing with sea bobs, scuba gear, fishing poles, inflatables and more. It has been completely designed for the enjoyment of children, friends, family, and water sports.

HIGHLANDER’s top deck has been extended forward, with new built-in seating, sunbathing and bar, while a new jacuzzi overlooks the glass ceilinged Sky Lounge. The touch-and-go helicopter pad now doubles as a round sun deck floating over the sea. The middle deck now has a sizable new sunbathing area – perfect for a late afternoon nap.

There are multiple areas for al fresco dining, children playing, adults relaxing, single or multiple groups socializing or quietly reading.

HIGHLANDER has a strong charter record, it’s layout ideal for a variety of families or groups.

Malcolm Forbes christened it ‘The HIGHLANDER’, the new owners simply call it ‘HIGHLANDER’ – both honor this iconic yacht. It represents Malcolm Forbes’ heritage and brilliant personality along with Jon Bannenberg’s genius design. It’s ‘HIGHLANDER’.

If you are looking at yachts for sale , thinking about selling your yacht or need service for your yacht , it is always wise to have an experienced broker from Atlantic Yacht and Ship to represent your interests.

Full Details

Mechanical Equipment:

Engines: 2 x Detroit Diesels, 16V 900 HP each @ 1800 rpm; rebuilt 2013
Port: 1543 - July 2021
Stbd: 1542 - July 2021
Generators: 2 x Brand New (Sept 2021) John Deere 99KW Generators
Electricity: 208V 3 phase 300 Amp- 60 Hz, 120V, 60 hz, 24 volt DC
Stabilizers: Quantum Zero Speed Stabilizers

Speed and Range:

Max Speed: 16 Knots
Cruising Speed: 13 Knots
Range: 4,000 nm

Communication and Entertainment:

SeaTel 4009 System MK2
Fleet Broadband Internet
WiFi Throughout, Ruckus wireless access
KVH Worldwide satellite throughout
Samsung HD Smart TV’s throughout
Apple TV System, central Storage, iPad controls, docking stations throughout

Deck Facilities:

Helipad: Touch-and-go Helipad
Transformer: Retractable extension platform on swim platform
Jacuzzi: Heated, multi-color LED Lights, fountain sprays
Massage room: Separate, private massage room
Disco Lounge: Starblast Professional disco lights with surround sound
Media Room: 75” Samsung HD Smart TV, Surround Sound
Wine Cellar: Storage for private collection of owners wine
Yamaha Wave Runner 2016 VX 1050-AB, HIN: YAMA2293K516
Yamaha Wave Runner 2016 VX 1050-AB, HIN: YAMA2289K516
2 Blow up Paddle Boards with 5 Paddles
1 Wakeboard
2 Sets of Water Skis
20 Water Sports Life Jackets, baby to XXL Sizes
Tow Lines and Towable Donuts
1985 Donzi HIN#DMR21087K485 ENG S/N - 2A452759, 2018 brand new engine.
2012 Ribeye A series 6000 RIB, Yamaha 115HP Outboard engine

Refit:

2013/2014: Full 1.5 year refit by Derektor including hull extension and full interior refit.
2017/2018: Hull repaint + General Maintenance + New Carpets in all Cabins
2019/2020: General Maintenance

Exclusions:

Please ask for further information.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

Malcolm Forbes` Iconic Yacht The Highlander Now Available for Charter

By Brody Patterson

Updated on August 31, 2017

One of the most iconic ships in the world of business, the superyacht Highlander is, for the first time, available for charter.

The ship was built in 1986 for millionaire publisher and businessman Malcolm Forbes, a man known for his extravagant lifestyle and lavish parties. Among the many illustrious guests Forbes entertained on this stunning vessel were Elizabeth Taylor (who was a close friend of his), Prince Charles, Margaret Thatcher, Ronald Reagan, Robert de Niro, Harrison Ford, Paul McCartney, and Mick Jagger.

The yacht is now owned by American financier Roberto de Guardiola, who purchased it in 2012 and had it undergo a comprehensive overhaul, a process which included interior changes, lengthening of the hull, major mechanical revamp, and a full paint job. The ship is now 162-feet long and has a cruising speed of 13 knots. Up to twelve guests can be accommodated in its six staterooms, with adequate spaces for the eleven crew members left as well.

The Highlander, which is currently based in the Mediterranean but is set to move to the Caribbean later this year, is available for charter through superyacht broker Edmiston.

About Brody Patterson

Brody has worked as a full time staff writer for Luxatic for over five years, covering luxury news, product releases and in-depth reviews, and specializing in verticals on the website alongside the tech & leisure section, as well as men's fashion, watches and travel. Learn more about Luxatic's Editorial Process .

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Highlander: malcolm forbes’ yacht available for charter.

By Federico Tibytt

October 19, 2014

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Highlander: Malcolm Forbes’ Yacht Available…

The Highlander, owned by billionaire magnate Malcolm Forbes, who died in 1990, was one of the most iconic yachts in the world, the center of attention of the press and the public during the 1980’s and 1990’s. Originally built by the Royal Dutch Feadship dockyard, this stunning 147-foot superyacht, designed by Jon Bannenberg , was delivered to the Forbes family in 1986. According to the owner’s special request, the yacht’s imposing steel hull was painted in a shade of green known as “dollar green”.

In its nearly 30 years, the colossal yacht has hosted hundreds of personalities, from Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher and Prince Charles of England, to Robert de Niro, Mick Jagger, Liz Taylor and Paul McCartney, among others. In fact, its original design featured large reception and meeting rooms, as the vessel was used to hold private meetings with dignitaries, politicians, celebrities and businessmen from all over the world.

After the death of the owner of Forbes magazine, his offspring decided to put the boat up for sale. The new owner, American financial tycoon Roberto de Guardiola, commissioned American shipyard Derecktor of Florida to make a full renovation. Read more here about yachts and luxury autos.

The redesigned interior allows comfortable accommodation for 12 guests and 11 crew, a more appropriate arrangement for family use. The upper terrace was enlarged to provide more space for the solarium and relaxation area, and the old stately classic style that decorated the interior was replaced with more contemporary furnishings, colors and textures, including light woods like Wenge. Towards the stern, you’ll find the master cabin with a double en suite bathroom. Six more guest cabins were built, also with en suite bathrooms.

However, the new provision goes beyond mere aesthetics. The ship is also equipped with the latest technology in every room. This includes a new Quantum Zero-Speed stabilization system, new command post, new video and audio systems in every corner of the vessel, as well as LED lighting and wireless internet. The updated version also offers all the amenities of a modern yacht; it has several Jacuzzis, helipad, additional boats, cinema, gym and a hinged gangway in the aft with access to the water.

Currently, the Highlander is moored on the beaches of southern France. The good news: it is available for charter at a cost of $210,000 a week. ■

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The Highlander , a yacht owned and renovated by decorator Joanne de Guardiola and her husband, Roberto, idles off the Bahamas. Jon Bannenberg Limited designed the boat in 1985 for Malcolm Forbes.

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The De Guardiolas relax in the yacht’s renovated tender, which was custom made for Malcolm Forbes by the Cigarette Racing Team.

Chaise longues by John Hutton for Sutherland line the top deck of Highlander ; the cushions are clad in fabrics by Janus et Cie, Perennials, and Link Outdoor.

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In the sky lounge, a Frank Stella painting overlooks sofas designed by Joanne de Guardiola, with pillows in a C&C Milano fabric from Holland & Sherry; the red chair is vintage Verner Panton, the cocktail and side tables are from Holly Hunt, and the floor is paved with Brazilian blue onyx.

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A mixed-media piece by Cindy Workman (left) and a portrait by Chuck Close (right) are displayed in the main salon and adjacent hall; Joanne de Guardiola designed the banquette and chaise longue, the Robert Lemariey bench is clad in an Edelman leather, the cocktail table is by Holly Hunt, and the side table (at right) is vintage Jacques Adnet.

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The bridge deck’s dining salon is centered by an adjustable-height table set with china designed by Christian Lacroix for Vista Alegre; the chargers, napkins, and napkin rings are by Kim Seybert. The chairs are by Philippe Starck for Sutherland; a Missoni fabric from Stark trims the seat cushions.

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A vintage Le Corbusier chaise longue stands in front of a Slim Aarons photograph in the media room, which is furnished with a stool and tables from Holly Hunt; beyond the doors are John Hutton for Sutherland teak slipper chairs.

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Exterior teak steps lead from the bridge deck down to the main deck.

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Titanium-black granite lines a powder room; the sink, fittings, and towel rings are by Sherle Wagner International.

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In the main salon, a Herbert Ypma photograph joins an expandable table by Resource Furniture and Mario Botta chairs from Galere.

The wine cellar.

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Sapele mahogany panels the office; the bookshelves are brightened with Blue Koto veneer from UltraWood, the vellum-top iron desk is by Julian Chichester, and the door handles are original to the yacht.

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The master cabin is sheathed in bleached-anigre veneer from UltraWood; the vintage lamp is an Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni creation for Flos, and the embroidered bed linens were designed by Joanne de Guardiola.

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An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponents, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled "Prize". An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponents, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled "Prize". An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponents, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled "Prize".

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Trivia All of Sir Sean Connery 's scenes had to be filmed in a week, due to Connery's schedule. He had a bet with director Russell Mulcahy that they would not finish in seven days, but Mulcahy won the bet. Connery earned $1 million for his week's work.
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Alternate versions The French theatrical version of "Highlander" is mainly the same version as the US theatrical. It does add the World War II flashback but it also removes the interior shot of detective Bedsoe in his car while on a stakeout. This has been issued on 2-disc and 3-disc DVD sets in France with French dialog only.
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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such option offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!” wrote (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as this offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This website (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other website sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center: Hotel Ukraine and Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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New Tall Building in Russia inspired by Rodin’s ‘The Kiss’ design by RMJM Architects

24 Jan 2010

Location: Moscow, Russia

Design: RMJM Architects

City Palace Tower Moscow

Russian Kiss – Designing Moscow’s City Palace Tower

On 21 January, Tony Kettle, Group Design Director of leading international architects RMJM and artist Karen Forbes are celebrating the launch of a unique design project – Moscow’s City Palace Tower. The inspiration for this dramatic, twisting 46 storey building was Rodin’s ‘The Kiss’, and is possibly the first ever building to be co-designed by an architect and artist from conception.

At the event, to be held at The Lighthouse Scotland’s national Architecture and Design Centre, the designers will also launch a limited edition book called ‘City Palace, Moscow’. The 80-page publication charts the evolution of the City Palace Tower design concept, from early ideas through to detailed development, providing superb drawings, digital images and statements that tell the remarkable story of the City Palace Tower building and the groundbreaking collaboration between the architect and artist behind it.

The launch event will also include a conversation between Tony Kettle, Karen Forbes and Lighthouse director, Nick Barley – one of a series of keynote architecture and design events being hosted by the centre.

RMJM’s design team delivering City Palace Tower is headed up by Group Design Director, Tony Kettle. A much respected architect, Tony is well known for other notable structures such as the Okhta Tower in St Petersburg, and the Falkirk Wheel in Scotland – the world’s first and only rotating boat lift.

Tony is also a former alumnus of the Edinburgh College of Art, where Karen Forbes is head of the School of Drawing and Painting. Tony approached Karen in 2003 and together they created the RMJM Award for Art and Architecture at the College. The success of the working relationships established between students of art and architecture and the outcome of their collaborations contributed to Tony inviting Karen to take part in this unusual design partnership.

The City Palace will make history in Moscow. Apart from being a completely unique feature on the city skyline, it will incorporate the most luxurious civil venue in which ordinary Moscovites can marry – the Wedding Palace. This will overturn years of austere civil marriage ceremonies and could attract international visitors to share the same experience.

At the City Palace Tower launch, previously unseen images of the Wedding Palace’s proposed interiors will be revealed. There are two wedding halls where couples can exchange their vows. Wedding parties of up to 200 guests will be able to proceed to the top-floor ballroom and enjoy breathtaking views of Red Square.

Tony and Karen focused particular attention on the context of this building within Russian culture, while addressing the many different requirements of the clients. It is part of continued development of ‘Moscow-City’, a major initiative by the Russian capital to create a central business district on a former industrial zone, three miles from the Kremlin. Therefore, to optimise City Palace Tower’s uses, apart from the Wedding Palace, the building will also function as prime office, retail and civic space, and house a museum.

Tony Kettle comments: “Our proposal for this building is deeply rooted in its place and is both a contextual response to the City of Moscow and an emotional response to the brief which included some unusual but important public functions.”

Karen Forbes said: “RMJM made a bold decision in designing a building of this significance, through a true collaboration of artist and architect. Together, we were able to unlock the real potential of the idea and create something extraordinary for Moscow.”

The ‘City Palace Moscow’ publication is being distributed exclusively through the RIBA, priced at £15.99.

This Russian tower development is due for completion in summer 2011.

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The Mayor of Moscow, Mr Yuri Luzhkov, has recently given his seal of approval to a sensual 46-storey tower, designed by RMJM.

The City Palace Tower development is the latest addition to ‘Moscow-City’, a major initiative by the Russian capital to create a central business district on a former industrial zone, three miles from the Kremlin.

The ‘sexy’, organic form of the building, which was designed by RMJM in collaboration with Scottish artist Karen Forbes, mixes passion and drama with a conventional square footprint ideal for offices and other commercial uses. For client City Palace LLC, a subsidiary company of CSC INTECO and S&T Equity (Overseas) Ltd, it is the perfect mix of form and function.

Dubbed the ‘City Palace’ tower, the twisting building will provide approximately 85,000m2 of retail and leisure facilities and 85,000m2 of offices and public functions including a registry office. It is this civic use for weddings which inspired the architect-artist team for the conceptual form of the building.

The City Palace Tower building sits on a simple carved plinth containing a large retail mall and leisure facilities for the tower. The landscaped plinth will form the gateway to the City Palace Tower as well as the Moscow City Convention Centre and the Mayor’s Tower and will be broken into three distinct areas with varying levels to create a dramatic sense of arrival for each building.

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The most relaxing and picturesque tour that Moscow can offer: a great way to see the city center and its main attractions. This is a perfect alternative to exploring the city by car, if you only have time to do sightseeing during weekday rush hours.

Your English-speaking guide is eager to share every bit of their knowledge about the surrounding landscape, the architecture and historical details.

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