Design et al are delighted to announce further short list success for Garroni Design in the International Yacht & Aviation Awards. Following their double success as Award Winners at the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2015, with the PRESTIGE 750 for the Power Yacht up to 25 metres Award and Interior Design Award – Power Yacht, Garroni Design has been nominated for the International Yacht & Aviation Award 2016 with the modern ocean range motor-sailing yacht MARGOT, Luxury super yacht MARGOT will compete in the ‘over 30m Sailing Yacht’ category.
“ The main deck outside the lounge and dining area is located aft of the main lounge; in the bow area a wide seawater pool has extendable terraces with foldable ladders to the sea and the second tender garage. ”
To be built in Poland, MARGOT will be capable to sail in all conditions, from tropical to extreme seas, for discovery and exploration voyages. Her high capacity fuel tanks and ability to run under sails, means that she is indeed truly independent and able to easily cross Oceans. It is intended that she will boast an ease of maintenance and repair even in difficult conditions. This will be achieved thanks to the high strength of her hull and deck, designed with welded steel for the maximum resistance in case of collision, and for the highest operational reliability. Welded aluminium is used for superstructure and flying bridge deck to reduce weights in sheltered areas. The sophisticated shape of the edge sheer line, underlined by the wide and full length hull windows emphasises its power and elegance of the yacht. These glazed superstructures offer spectacular views of the sea and surroundings. The interiors consist of common day areas floorings in Oak (durmast) with Wengé wide long striped parquets. The passengers’ night areas have high quality woven carpets and the en-suite bathrooms are all laminated by thin layers of decorative stones coupled with honeycomb stiffener. Fixed and loose furniture in passengers areas are veneered with triple thickness of pickled open-pore oak with limited clear lacquered zebrano inlays. There are saddled leather panel inserts for desk pads. The highest quality leather and/or stainless steel will
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be used for decorative handles, knobs and cabinets hardware. The interiors of super yacht MARGOT provide a feeling of spaciousness and outstanding comfort with high quality finishes. Passengers and crew interior accommodations are developed in two superposed decks plus an open fly-bridge deck. The fly-bridge can be covered by a foldable bimini and accommodates port and starboard side helms, lounges, day bar, sunbathing areas and a small Jacuzzi pool. The main deck outside the lounge and dining area is located aft of the main lounge; in the bow area a wide seawater pool has extendable terraces with foldable ladders to the sea and the second tender garage. The lower deck has an aft sea level foldable terrace for beaching and tenders boarding. The connected beach lounge accommodates a bar, gymnasium and the main tender garage. The owner’s private apartment is on the fore part of the main deck whilst guests are hosted in the lower deck, in four en-suite cabins with queen size berths convertible to twins. Crew accommodations include a small lounge plus four cabins for 7 plus Captain. Interior public areas include a wide stern saloon with bar, separate and elevated pilot lounge overcomes the cinema/entertainment lounge and the dining room. Garroni Design, established in Genoa in 1971 by Vittorio Garroni, Ph.D. Architect, and has produced a variety of marine projects, as well as mansions, corporate offices, hotels and restoration of historical palaces. Vastly experienced and highly respected within the yachting industry, Professor Vittorio Garroni, has taught design, engineering and naval architecture. He also founded the Yacht Design School of La Spezia at Genoa University. In addition to the ‘over 30m Sailing Yacht’ category, Garroni Design and their modern ocean range motor-sailing yacht MARGOT have been also short listed to compete in the ‘Interior Design – Sailing Yacht’ category at the 2016 International Yacht & Aviation Awards.