01.

The project

ARCHITECTURE AND IDENTITY DESIGN

Francois Bich commissions Multiplast to undertake the transformation of VITALIA II. The guidelines are clear. The DNA of this spectacular sailing craft must not be compromised.
The three architects Jack Michal, Frank Martin and Yann Penfornis, at the original birth of Orange 2, have now to work within these new technical constraints.

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02.

Technical characteristics

UNUSUAL DIMENSIONS

If this record catamaran is a concentrate of technology, it is primarily a maritime work of art. It is in the image of its owner François Bich, architects, engineers, designers and builders who designed and it birth. Its dimensions are larger than normal. You can find all the specifications on the web site.

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03.

The achievement

TECHNICAL CHALLENGES

It took 30,000 hours and a great number of people to achieve this transformation. For Jack Michal, Frank Martin and Yann Penfornis it was an emotional project. Having participated in the original design alongside Gilles Ollier they would now be a part of its new beginning. Also they would be able to utilise the original plans and calculations to prepare the amendments for VITALIA II.

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