32 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE Bolstered by nearly four decades of experience in the field of architecture, Kurt A. Hughes has distinguished himself as the owner of Kurt Hughes Sailing Designs (KHSD) since 1985. Based in Seattle, Washington, the company specializes in multihull naval design, encompassing catamarans and other forms of seabound housing. Well-regarded for his prescient approach to naval architecture, Mr. Hughes has been extended invitations to speak at prestigious conferences and events worldwide, with notable engagements that include presentations in Seattle, Miami, New Zealand and Newport. Mr. Hughes has designed catamarans since 1984. A long-time advocate of naval architecture, he pursued his interests regardless of their initial popularity, and his foresight has been substantiated over time. When he entered the industry, the field was nonexistent, at least by today’s standards. He played a foundational role in shaping modern naval architecture, predating the broader awareness within his generation regarding the trajectory of the field. Adjacent to his primary focus, Mr. Hughes also bears significant expertise in tiny house design. He takes immense pride in his unique and innovative retrofuturist style, aptly named the Lunar Lander Dwelling. Observing the drawbacks of such projects, such as excessive weight and fragility, he applied catamaran design principles to his endeavors. His innovative tiny house design, weighing only 2,000 to 3,000 pounds, proved successful despite facing rejection at a Living Futures conference focused on the heavier and more fragile stick framing method. His design, relying on cord technology, demonstrated exceptional resilience during a tornado, ascending 150 feet into the air without sustaining damage. Mr. Hughes’ portfolio boasts an impressive collection of over 1,700 catamaran and trimaran designs, each a testament to his passion for his craft. His tireless pursuit of perfection and cutting edge ideas have earned him a well-deserved reputation as a design stalwart in naval and tiny house architecture. Looking ahead, Mr. Hughes envisions a strong continuation of his current endeavors in naval and tiny housing architecture. KURT A. HUGHES OWNER, ARCHITECT Kurt Hughes Sailing Designs Seattle, WA
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