dpa are proud to be the lighting designers for Cunard Line’s new ship, Queen Anne, which was delivered and set sail in May 2024.  She features much-loved signature spaces and new experiences that showcase classic Cunard style and exciting new design directions.

Working with Carnival UK and world-renowned designers David Collins Studio, Richmond International and Sybille de Margerie under the creative direction of Adam D. Tihany, dpa have developed intimate working relationships that have led to an extremely rewarding design process within a team driven ethos.  Throughout, we have all been firmly focussed on providing designs that are befitting of the Cunard brand and of a vessel that sets the bar for luxury ocean travel in 2024.

A key aspect of the lighting design is to minimise energy use and, with low energy, (all LED lighting now commonplace) we must find further ways to ensure the lighting is as efficient as possible. This is achieved by employing high efficacy light sources in discreet equipment, and architectural detailing that offers both aesthetic and functional benefits. This is combined with the use of a sophisticated lighting control system in the public areas, allowing pre-set lighting scenes to be programmed.  In numerous spaces, the lighting scene selection is linked to the ship’s clock to allow for automated operation ensuring these spaces are presented impeccably, with appropriate light levels to suit the time of day and activity, while reducing energy expenditure.

Client: Carnival UK
Interior Designers: David Collins Studio, Richmond International, Sybille de Margerie, Adam D. Tihany
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Italy
Photography: Courtesy of Carnival UK