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ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN SYMMETRY AT SEA Journalist Laura Ivill shines a light on the elegant Scandinavian interiors on board Viking Jupiter A cruise along Norway’s west coast proved to be the perfect way to experience the dramatic beauty of this stunning coastline while also providing the opportunity to explore Viking Jupiter, the sixth ship to join the impressive Viking ocean fleet, in more detail. Like her five identical sister ships, Viking Jupiter was designed to be a floating boutique hotel— spacious and bright enough for her 930 guests never to feel crowded, yet intimate enough to make her their home away from home. As I wandered through the ship, it seemed clear to me that Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen had his guests in mind when designing the myriad spaces with a wonderful selection of picture windows from which to enjoy the constantly changing views. My stateroom—softly decorated with blond woods, blue colorways and Scandinavian textiles— reinforced the Norwegian design ethos that underpins the overall look of all Viking vessels. Staterooms are spacious, offer 24-hour room service and, most importantly, feature their own veranda, essential for watching the world glide by. The architect responsible, Richard Riviere, had worked previously on the design of the Viking Longships for Viking river journeys before moving on to work on the Viking ocean fleet. Riviere’s background was in hotel design, a fact he initially assumed would count against him, but which had the opposite effect, making him the perfect candidate in the eyes of Chairman Hagen. All Viking ocean ships are designed along identical lines, but with some ships offering special features, such as the high-tech EXPLORE MORE VIKING.COM 27