A very lucky child was the recipient of this astounding pirate-ship bedroom. The Met has a brief interview with the designer, Steve Kuhl, which includes some of Kuhl's sketches. Kuhl confirms that the room's six-year-old inhabitant was as delighted by the design as his "repressed" father, adding "Architecture should inspire joy in all forms. It's easy to forget how much our built environments affect us. The pirate ship helps people remember."
More than just an incredible design, the ultimate pirate ship bedroom was the culmination of a father's dream. As the designer Steve Kuhl tells us, "Our client grew up as a repressed type-A child and never really lived the childhood he dreamed of. He had to help support the family from a young age. When he became a father one of his goals was to give his son, Zach, a childhood full of play and adventure. He approached me about designing something special. I conceptualized a few different ideas including a space ship and a race car. Ultimately, the pirate ship ruled the day."
Exclusive Interview: Ultimate Pirate Ship Bedroom Designer
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