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August 27, 2025

How Star of the Seas Builds on Icon of the Seas, Design Lessons & Innovations

Star of the Seas carries forward the DNA of her sister Icon, while layering in new technology, reimagined venues, and innovative entertainment experiences.

  • January 30, 2019

    WATCH: Celebrity Flora Launched at Shipyard De Hoop in Holland

    Wilson Butler Architects (WBA) is excited to share with our friends that our smallest ship project Celebrity Flora was launched today (the old fashioned way- which is so cool).  Wilson Butler Architects lead a small team of only 3 designers including Germany’s 3-Deluxe, New York City BGStudio, working with Shipyard De Hoop and Celebrity Cruises to design and craft what may mark the resurgence in

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  • December 05, 2018

    Five Biggest Factors in Designing Theaters at Sea

    Cruise ship evening entertainment has come a long way since the days of lounge shows. Today, cruise lines are working with the choreographers, directors, and composers behind Broadway and elite entertainment organizations for some of the most exciting shows you’ll find on land or sea.

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  • July 18, 2018

    Wilson Butler Architects Announces Four New Partners

    Wilson Butler Architects is proud to announce four new partners!

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  • April 02, 2018

    The dizzying story of Symphony of the Seas, the largest and most ambitious cruise ship ever built

    The dizzying story of Symphony of the Seas, the largest and most ambitious cruise ship ever built By: Oliver Franklin-Wallis Published In: Wired Magazine UK Date: Sunday, April 1, 2018 Symphony of the Seas – which, on its maiden voyage from Barcelona in March 2018 became the largest passenger ship ever built – is about five

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  • October 24, 2017

    A. Scott Butler and Rebecca Durante profiled in Cruise Industry News’ 2018 Design Trends Report

    Spanning 43 pages, the report, covers the world of cruise ship design in depth – from the big mass market ships to expedition vessel design, amenities for Chinese passengers, and everything in between.

    In exclusive interviews and research, Cruise Industry News has talked to the key players and design outfits in the maritime world, featuring a variety of topics.

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  • August 17, 2017

    Wilson Butler Architects Announces Key Promotions

    Wilson Butler Architects, an award-winning, innovative design firm, today announced a number of key promotions, including: Gillian Cable-Murphy, Senior Associate; Kelly McFerran, Associate; Alastair Battson, Senior Associate; Rebecca Emanuel, Senior Associate; Frank Giorlando, Associate; Chris Dynia, Senior Associate; Ben Marcionek, Senior Associate; Robert Levash, Senior Associate and Josh Stiling, Associate. “It is with great pride that

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