Passenger cabins & suites
Refurbishment, upgrades and reconfiguration of passenger accommodations.
Capability statement
Cruise Ship Design,
Refit & Maintenance Support
Architectural design, technical documentation and modular support for cruise-ship refit, maintenance and asset-upgrade programmes.
20+years in the cruise sector
Senior-leddirect technical involvement
Flexibleresources scaled to project needs
Company profile
Independent specialist support for cruise-ship refit and maintenance.
GLA Studio provides architectural design, technical documentation, survey and project-support services for cruise-ship refit, maintenance and asset-upgrade programmes.
Built on more than twenty years of cruise-sector experience, the studio combines design clarity with practical onboard understanding, supporting owners, ship managers, PM teams, shipyards and interior contractors from existing-condition review to delivery and follow-up.
Areas of expertise
Specialist support across cruise-ship interiors, open decks and maintenance.
Focused expertise for spaces where hospitality design, marine constraints, operational needs and delivery pressure intersect.
Public spaces & facilities
Lounges, corridors, reception areas and other guest-facing spaces.
Public bathrooms & ADA remediation
Restroom refurbishment, accessibility upgrades and technical coordination.
Spa & wellness areas
Treatment rooms, thermal areas, fitness and beauty spaces.
Crew areas & accommodation
Crew cabins, mess rooms, laundry and operational facilities.
Open decks & exterior areas
Pool decks, exterior guest areas, furniture layouts and operational upgrades.
Modular project & maintenance support
A modular toolbox, commissioned independently or combined as required.
GLA Studio can enter at the point where specialist capacity is needed, from initial survey through dry-dock execution and close-out.
Survey & existing conditions
Scope of work / quantities
Design documentation
Planning & sequence
Onboard / dry-dock support
Punch-list & maintenance reports
Services & deliverables
A structured service set from project definition to handover.
Technical support aligned with project objectives, vessel operations, internal resources and the level of involvement required.
01
Survey &
assessment
- Onboard surveys and existing-condition reviews
- 3D scan and photographic documentation
- Condition, defect and maintenance registers
- Existing-condition drawings and survey reports
02
Project definition &
technical development
- Scope clarification and work-package development
- Architectural drawings and technical details
- Review of solutions, quantities, inclusions and exclusions
- Specifications, bill of quantities, materials, interfaces and risk checks
03
Design &
coordination
- PM support during project definition with vendors
- Shop drawing review and technical coordination
- Interface coordination and constructability checks
- Design clarifications and technical responses
04
On-site support,
control & handover
- Site-interface and technical-issue resolution
- Progress tracking and status reporting
- Inspection, quality control and defect follow-up
- Punch lists, close-out and handover documentation
Flexible engagement models
Distinct ways to combine the service modules.
Illustrative scenarios, not fixed packages. Services are tailored and combined according to each project’s objectives, programme and operational constraints.
01
Survey, Assessment & Tender Package
From onboard assessment to a technical package for pricing, approvals or contractor selection.
02
Project Development & Vendor Coordination
Technical development with selected vendors, aligned with Owner requirements, vessel operations and execution constraints.
03
Full-Time Onboard Project Support
Dedicated site presence for progress tracking, technical problem-solving, inspection, quality control and successful completion.
04
Fleet Maintenance & Condition Support
Recurring support for surveys, maintenance planning, scope development, vendor review and follow-up across one or more vessels.
Typical
As required
Normally outside scope
Why GLA Studio
Design clarity. Onboard pragmatism.
Specialist support for cruise refit and maintenance projects that need robust technical information and practical execution awareness.
Cruise-refit & maintenance focus
Experience where hospitality design, ship constraints, maintenance needs and delivery pressure intersect.
Design + onboard perspective
Technical documentation informed by practical site execution.
Flexible specialist capacity
Support scaled to complement PM teams, ship managers, contractors and yards.
Remote-ready workflow
Ability to develop scope, maintenance documentation and reports from surveys, scans and structured client data.