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Tim Stepeck, we integrated distinct fireplaces, windows treatments and decor, ensuring that each transformation made a profound impression on the viewer with as little changeover time as possible. The chateau may have had the most screen time of season two, but the design that was the most challenging was the newest ship in Starfleet, and a successor to Picard's first command, the USS Stargazer. Wanting to honor the legacy of Star Trek: The Next Generation while incorporating contemporary sensibilities; the design team embarked on a journey to evolve the visual language established by previous starships like the USS Enterprise-E and Voyager. Inspired by the sleek aesthetics of the 2009 Star Trek films and Star Trek: Discovery, the team sought to infuse the Stargazer's interiors with updated technology and dynamic lighting, while still maintaining the classic TNG visual iconography. Concept artist John Eaves, Sean Hargreaves and Set Designer Scott Schneider played pivotal roles in laying out the main interior design of I E F H G D