Golden Mermaid

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Interior Design / Other Interior Designs
  • Company/Firm
    Bigtime Design Studios
  • Lead Designer
    Callin Fortis
  • Design Team
    Callin Fortis Lance Ossman Iryna Obolonkova
  • Architect
    Petu Kummala
  • Interior Designer
    Bigtime Design Studios
  • Lighting Designer
    Nautilus Entertainment Design
  • Const. Company
    Meyer Turku
  • Photographer Credit
    Heikke Solonen - Carnival Corporation
  • Location
    Galveston Texas
  • Client
    Carnival Corporation
  • Project Date
    December 25, 2023
  • Project Link

cruise ship glided gracefully through the azure waters of the Caribbean, its decks bustling with passengers eager to begin their voyage. Among the myriad of attractions on board, one name whispered through the crowd like a well-kept secret: The Golden Mermaid.

Tucked away on Deck 6, the Golden Mermaid isn't just a bar—it isan experience, a journey back in time to an era of jazz and opulence. Passengers who ventured through its gilded doors found themselves transported to the glamor of the 1920s and 1930s, where the music of legends and the clinking of glasses set the rhythm of the night. As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden hue over the sea, the Golden Mermaid came alive. Soft, ambient lighting bathed the room in a warm glow, reflecting off gold-leafed accents and rich, dark wood. Velvet armchairs and leather sofas invited guests to sink into luxury, while the marble-topped bar stood as a centerpiece of a cascade golden coil representing a delicate fishing net , promising an evening of exquisite cocktails and fine spirits.

The Golden Mermaid continued to be a beacon of elegance and nostalgia on the cruise ship, a place where the past and present come to play.