LA REPUBBLICA D / DOOR – JULY 2025

Bilge Zaptçıoğlu Atal Featured in La Repubblica D: The New Wave of Naval Designers

Italian lifestyle and design publication La Repubblica D has spotlighted Bilge Zaptçıoğlu Atal as part of a special feature on the new generation of yacht designers shaping the future of sustainable naval architecture. The article highlights her unique journey—from growing up by the sea in Antalya to co-founding BAZ Yacht Design with naval architect Barbaros Atal.

Bilge shares how life aboard a sailboat in Marmaris has deeply influenced her design philosophy, emphasizing clarity, emotional depth, and warm modernism. Her interiors favor soft curves, layered lighting, and natural finishes to evoke a sense of calm and connection to the sea. She expresses a strong desire to design a zero-emission yacht for a client who values slow, conscious travel.

Her approach blends structure and instinct, aiming to create tactile, modular spaces that transition seamlessly between privacy and social interaction. The article positions Bilge as a leading voice in sustainable luxury—where minimalism meets meaning, and every detail tells a story.

Read the full article in Italian on La Repubblica D.