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Going by the data provided by yards concerning orders and commissions currently on their books the Super, Mega and Gigayacht market seems to be in excellent health, looking especially good over the last eighteen months, a trend that’s reflected across the entire pleasure craft sector.

Communicating news and activities through our THE ONE Yacht & Design platform, especially when it it’s difficult to have a direct presence at boat shows that are still being cancelled or postponed as a result of the complicated international situation, means we can be sure to reach a profiled, international target of passionate, knowledgeable enthusiasts.

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Five Questions to... Maurizio Fabiani President at Fabiani Yacht

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Five Questions to... Jan Timmerman CEO at Royal Huisma

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Design District: Alessio Luciani Marketing Coordinator at Dornbracht Italia

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Cover Story: Ferretti Yachts 1000 Epic

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Fly: Gulfstream’s New Pair of Aces

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The Car: A Muse in Blue

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Creative Minds: Centrostiledesign

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Women & Design: A Yacht is a She!

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[ FIVE QUESTIONS TO... ]

MAURIZIO FABIANI PRESIDENT OF FABIANI YACHT

by Paola Bertelli

What direction is today’s yacht market heading in?

In short you could say that it’s heading off in all directions. There are many producers and they’re all jostling to create more space for themselves. To enable them to compete on several fronts producers are aiming to create their own line. Some identify a basic style to embody in different ways, in a range of sizes and versions, while others offer different types – for example, luxury, cabin, open, classic and open designs. We are also now seeing the introduction of hybrid models, but these present some difficult challenges for producers.

How does Fabiani Yacht position itself on the international scene?

It’s more than a position, Fabiani Yacht has identified locations, confident that it can express itself most of all through its talent for innovation. Until now our theatre of operations has been the Mediterranean, but that doesn’t rule out commercial initiatives in the opposite hemisphere, where we’re sounding out opportunities.

Innovation, alternative energies, respect for the environment - Fabiani Yacht has revolutionary approach to these matters, but what are the most important aspects?

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While the revolution is real and concrete, it cannot be separated from the intrinsic innovation based on a series of patents. Our models are and will be produced in two versions – the so-called Classics, and the corresponding Hybrids. The dimensions in each section are 65’, 70’, 77’, 100’ and 101’. The differences between Classics and Hybrids impose quite significant methodological, technical and structural adaptations.

What are the main characteristics?

The most important design effort was focussed on the Hybrids. They can sail long distances with great autonomy at zero cost and in total silence. Every version, then, exists in two forms – Diesel with speed and long range, and a green version powered by banks of retractable solar cells or, in the case of the 100’ Hybrid version, with large structural sails that can also capture the movement of the wind.

What projects are you working on at the moment?

At the moment we’re building a 77’ hybrid yacht with an aluminium superstructure and a bank of retractable solar cells. Its two Man V12 1900 hp diesel engines power the yacht to a cruising speed of 25 knots and a maximum speed of 28 knots, and in electric mode with two 100 Kw electric motors it can sail at 5-8 knots for seven hours.

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JAN TIMMERMAN CEO AT ROYAL HUISMAN

by Désirée Sormani

What is the state of the yacht market in the Netherlands at the moment and how do things look for Royal Huisman?

I can’t comment on the Dutch yacht market, but our shipyard has a strong new-build order book and an impressive array of refit, conversion and restoration projects for Huisfit.

architects of choice, our clients can start dreaming because we can build it and make their dream a reality!

We can offer motoryacht clients the expertise we have acquired from our unrivalled 55 years’ experience in building aluminium sailing yachts. This enables us to maximise performance and efficiency through compact, lightweight and high strength engineering.

Royal Huisman is synonymous with sailing at its most glorious. Why did you decide to embrace motoryachts?

Is this the start of a new era for RH? Our reputation is indeed largely built on a very nice portfolio of over 30 innovative low-profile sailing superyachts. That said, the team’s passion for the perfection, expertise, flexibility and continuous innovation behind these projects is not limited to sailing yachts. We are delighted our motoryacht owners accepted expert advice and came to Royal Huisman with their highly distinctive visions. We will continue to build unique superyachts: both sail and power. We are not going massively into motoryachts, however.

Our future will probably be 50-50 or so.

What do clients nowadays want?

Seen as a whole, our current projects really do illustrate what our clients want: from sailing yachts to motoryachts, from classic to contemporary, each with its individual focus. The common denominator is the owners’ quest for build perfection as well as proven ingenuity in delivering innovation.

Your first two motoryacht projects - Phi (just launched) and the Sportfisher - are radically different yachts. Was this a strategic move in terms of your motor market entry?

The individual aspirations and challenges involved in both of these projects were well outside the comfort zone of many other yards. The Royal Huisman team welcomed these fresh opportunities for creative problem solving and innovation very enthusiastically.

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Could you please explain Royal Huisman’s approach to alternative new propulsion systems?

Sustainability is crucially important for all of us and for future generations. At Royal Huisman, we know that some owners positively encourage their design and build teams to make a difference by, for example, making their superyachts more efficient, or by applying renewable energy sources.

Sometimes the obvious is not so obvious at all, such as the huge source of energy out on the ocean: wind! It frequently surprises me that the majority of superyachts are not (yet) sail-powered.

Wind propulsion will always beat energy consumption onboard motoryachts. In addition to this, wind energy is ‘free’ – of charge, of fumes, and of noise.

And, of course, helming a sailing yacht is great fun into the bargain...!

Monday to Thursday business meetings in PHOENIX2, on Friday a 6-hour executive board meeting at the company’s GLOBAL HQ, and next week the same again, jetting from one meeting to the next – always AVANTI, AVANTI! And then finally: Vacations with my family. A week off, just us: my wife VALERIE and our kids. What a contrast, what an OASIS of peace. Our son RONIN, an ACE in sports, in the CORAL OCEAN all day long – wind-surfing, wakeboarding, kitesurfing. Our daughters AMADEA and TITANIA enjoying their school holidays on board the spacious yacht, too.

My wife and I, swimming in the main deck’s infinity pool, and later indulging in A+ quality dinning. In the evenings, we’d go down to the cinema to watch movies, or we’d sit on deck, looking into the star-lit sky over the PACIFIC, just to wake up the next morning, pampered by the RISING SUN’s first warm beams. Tell you what – the opportunities to recharge the batteries were simply LIMITLESS! Anything can happen onboard a LÜRSSEN:

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ALESSIO LUCIANI MARKETING COORDINATOR OF DORNBRACHT ITALIA

by Marta Bernasconi

What trends are you seeing in the luxury bathroom fittings sector?

Quality finishes are an important factor. Chrome or steel finishes are becoming less popular – the current trend is for warmer colours.

What materials, finishes and functions are your products featuring?

An increasingly prestigious look for handles and accessories, from galvanised finishes enhanced by textured surfaces to natural stones set in the taps and leather and natural fabric inserts. In the yacht-building world especially the demand is almost always for custom working and finishes.

In the yacht-building sector, what collaborations are you finding especially rewarding?

It’s a field that offers exceptional prospects. Demand for new yachts is rising, and for refits, too. We have long-standing partnerships with the main Italian and international yards and there is an increasing call for furnishings from smaller yards involved in refit projects. Nowadays, to avoid the lack of raw materials caused by the pandemic, which is generating delays and threatens to derail future contracts the yards are ordering products well in advance to ensure availability.

What are the aesthetics and performance of Dornbracht’s yahct-building products?

We’re mainly receiving commissions for personalisation and coordinated products. Designers and owners often ask us for bespoke solutions that also include third-party products like radiators, cisterns and shower-stall hinges with the same finish as the taps. Private wellness is a particularly thriving area – these days all yards are designing large showers in owner’s cabins with a range of functions like hydrotherapy, so they are fully-equipped wellness areas in themselves. The quality of our products enables us to provide outstanding performance without the need for any special maintenance.

Founded in 1950, Dornbracht is a German brand that is a leader in the high-end taps and design accessory sector. Its portfolio includes products for bathrooms, kitchens and spas. Innovative technology and a constant search for the highest performance and aesthetic standards mean that Dornbracht has become a symbol of Made in Germany quality

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Can you tell us a little about the latest products you’ve presented?

This year we’ve launched CYO, an entire line of extremely elegant bathroom taps that reinterpret Dornbracht’s design history with a contemporary spririt.

The core element of CYO is a reworking of the classic C-shaped spout that defines the tap’s sculptural lines. It offers many benefits – for example, the water flow is regulated by a crown that provides special tactile feedback (“click-stop”). CYO is also perfect for yachts because the wide range of choices provides great freedom for designers.

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ver-focused on sustainability, Lürssen is making huge strides towards emissions-free yachts by building its first vessel powered by fuel cell technology backed up by conventional generators. Designed for a tech-focused owner, this pioneering yacht can anchor emissions-free for 15 days or cruise gently for 1,000 nm. The German yard’s 98m climateneutral yacht is called Alice and very clearly reveals what the Lürssens of tomorrow could well resemble. Although still at the model stage, Alice paves the way for a whole new onboard Wonderland. Parks and ponds on deck pair with living walls in the interior to create a unique onboard ecosystem. Light fast-growing organic wood delivers the same superior aesthetic and tactility as teak. Fuel cells use hydrogen derived from green methanol to generate electric power, replacing conventional diesel generators. However, an extra methanol engine can deliver high speeds and extra energy when required too. Even recovered waste heat emissions are used for both heating and cooling as part of the HVAC system, while mirror glass in the windows surrounding the owner’s deck cleverly reflects heat and insulates at once. www.lurssen.com

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loating Life’s stunning FL42 is part of the new fully-

and creating a technical laundry/stowage area. The FL42 is

customisable FL Series which also spans the FL38 and

designed especially for Fractional Ownership or Timesharing,

the FL47. The series is based on a technical platform with a

Floating Life’s two signature timeshare options. Another

signature under lower deck designed by Andrea Pezzini in

plus is the day head on every deck, including the sun deck

collaboration with Satura Studio. This is where the engine

– a real rarity on a 40m. Like her siblings, the FL42 has a

room is located, freeing up space on the lower deck for a

5,000nm Atlantic range. This is a hugely versatile yacht that

corridor to allow guests direct access to the beach area and

will appeal to a wide range of owners, especially those that

make the crew’s work easier also. It has concentrated weight

like privacy and freedom when aboard.

lower down in the hull too, improving the yacht’s stability

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eam for Design by Enrico Gobbi launched a new

The full-beam master suite also has an enclosed balcony.

generation of ISA Yachts’ legendary GT line in

Gobbi added his own trademark line of windows too,

the ISA 45 GT, a stunning mix of sporty dynamism,

characterising the yacht’s profile and yielding stunning

performance and luxury. He upped the ante on certain

vistas from the master and the main saloon. The scenic

ISA signatures, including giving a sports car-style air

transom has an enclosed whirlpool with glass wall aft.

intake to the arch between the aft deck cockpit and

A choice of exterior configurations include a spacious

superstructure.

Powerful yet sleek, this well-balanced

sitting area in the main cockpit and a chill-out sofa

yacht has a set-back superstructure that nods to the long

area on the upper deck with al fresco dining and bar. A

bonnet of a sporty coupe. Superbly spacious interiors

sunning terrace towers above on the fly.

accommodate eight guests in four roomy double cabins.

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he brainchild of expert sailors strarchitect Renzo Piano and Olav Selvaag with interiors and deck

design by Nauta Design, the new Zattera 24m building at Castagnola Yacht is more about enjoying life in harmony with the environment than yachting as we know it. Zattera means raft in Italian and this a spare craft does indeed have a raft-like freeboard and broad beam as well as ultrapure clean lines. A transparent superstructure completely immerses guests in light, bright, free nature. Siemens Energy’s hybrid propulsion system and meticulous hull design slash emissions and Zattera even has a silent allelectric mode thanks to lithium ion batteries. Solar panels will yield significant autonomy and range, while the hull deck and superstructure are all sustainable wood. The master and two guest cabins lie forward with the galley, crew area and engine room aft. Natural light floods in from a large skylight in the saloon on the lower deck where

the floor is at waterline for a walking-on-water feeling. www.nautadesign.com

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he latest model from Sanlorenzo, the 44m X-Space

living room by folding balconies. Studio Zuccon has

is an exquisite distillation of the yard’s heritage and

introduced glass walls wherever possible so that the

innovative talents, an elegant melding of the Explorer

exterior flows with Piero Lissoni’s sublime interiors.

and navetta worlds. Although huge on volumes and

Unusually, the wheelhouse is on the bridge deck, creating

functionality, every inch aboard the five-decker is

what Sanlorenzo dubs “an apartment in the villa” on the

beautifully balanced and proportioned in understated

upper deck for the owner. Encompassing a study, lounge

Sanlorenzo style. A case in point is the aft area of the

and a large master cabin with glass walls, it overlooks a

main deck: a fabulously versatile terrace with an 18 sqm

private 30 sqm sunning area with pool on the foredeck.

pool overlooking the sea that can be closed off when

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to open it on both sides. Four guest suites all have floor-

developed the stunning MM770 with the ever-

to-ceiling windows and generous balconies thanks to

innovative Feadship. The sailing-inspired 77-metre’s

localised broadening of the beam, while the self-contained

exterior profile features delightful cascading runs of

glass-walled master suite is on the upper deck. Aft is the

timber that fluidly fold over each of the five decks fore

sky lounge which can also be privatised for the owner’s

and aft. Flowing from exterior to interior, the timber

use. The statement beach club lounge under the glass-

effortlessly unites the two in a way that glass often fails to.

bottomed pool boasts uninterrupted views on three sides.

The main deck is given over to communal social spaces

This 17-knot beauty’s narrow beam-to-length ratio makes

and guest quarters with a stunning 8.8m glass-bottomed

for easier driving and better fuel efficiency too.

pool aft. The saloon’s glass “walls” can be fully retracted

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ommaso Spadolini’s new Explorer 49.5 design

adorn the large flush deck cockpit atop a pool that pops

for an Italian owner boasts large spaces with very

up by 70 cm when needed. There are two other galleys

few changes in level plus lots of shelter to extend the

aboard: a professional one on the lower deck and a

boating season. A request for a non-classic flying bridge

private one on the main for the owner and guests. The

yielded a superb area where the owner and his family can

full-beam master suite with study, walk-in closet and twin

gather around a central galley with large worktops and

bathroom is on the main with two central twin cabins on

a 12-seater table. A hardtop and removable sprayhood

the lower deck plus a VIP cabin and a second full-size

protect the fly on three sides also. The owner did not

suite aft. The 49.5m is under 500 GT with a transatlantic

want any fixed sunning areas, resulting in, for example, a

range and 10 knot cruising speed.

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Lightly processed marble features in the Ovale table from the Mariani Collection, distributed by Design and More by Mariani.

Its low height and minimalistic base means the structural element remains almost invisible. The marble top, also available in lacquered wood, seems to float in the air, exerting a strong, highly distinctive scenic presence in relaxation and lounge areas.

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Above, a versatile shading element designed to blend smoothly into a variety of architectural settings and landscapes. The Kolibrie sail shade by Ke is attached to a single stainless steel support column.

Center: The Lumen lantern by Rabitti 1969 is inspired by traditional leather suitcases.

The ideal solution for creating lighting accents, it comprises an aluminium structure that emphasises construction details and transparent or frosted glass tube.

Below, the Quadri di Luce collection is the reissue of a series of framed wall lamps designed by Gio Ponti. Created to furnish prestigious homes, they are now brought up to date with LED light sources. by Pollice

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The swimming pool as an architectural presence that is a source of well-being. This is the philosophy underpinning the design style of Edilfare Piscine, which aims to break free from the enduring trend of the totally-enclosed swimming pool by seeking integration between geometric shapes and the surrounding landscape. A further exclusive element is a feng shui consultancy service that examines the project to ensure it complies with the requirements of this ancient Eastern discipline.

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Ethimo’s concept is based on an outdoor furnishings innovation and the brand’s desire to emphasise the intrinsic beauty of natural materials and artisanal production techniques. One of the new creations is Rafael project, investigating new possibilities in the dining setting – the tables and seats highlight the natural and tactile characteristics of the materials, including statuary marble and lava stone recalling the colours of the sea.

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The largest yacht ever built by the brand, the Ferretti Yachts 1000 revolutionises time spent on the water while showcasing ‘Made in Italy’ design and craftsmanship.

This majestic, versatile and spacious motoryacht features a sporty exterior penned by Filippo Salvetti and a new interior concept developed by ideaeITALIA

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yacht is the ultimate form of escape, but sometimes the need for comfort and wellbeing can be lost to extravagance and showmanship. Today, a yacht should be a grounding and liveable space, and this is the philosophy behind Ferretti Yachts’ new flagship, which introduces a new elegant and modern interior concept where a sense of space prevails and a new way of experiencing the yachting lifestyle is presented.

Versatile and suited to all markets, the Ferretti Yachts 1000 reshapes space and changes the whole approach to life on board with unprecedented design solutions and an interior mood developed to adapt to each owner’s various needs. Epic, the first Ferretti Yachts 1000, features ‘classic’ styling, with a mood defined by soft, balanced colour tones and subtle contrasts. The alternative option is contemporary styling, with fresh tones and bolder colours.

At the heart of the project is the idea of unparalleled comfort and wellbeing in both outdoor and indoor areas. The concept of space and ergonomics is expressed by a generous saloon overlooking the water. Here, the relationship with the surrounding environment is intensified by large full-height windows that accentuate the feeling of contact with the water and let natural light flood in. Created using a new construction solution, the windows can be fitted on request with opening mechanisms on both sides to create a terrace-like sensation on the water.

Continuous contact with the marine environment has a direct impact on wellbeing, and this idea is further reflected with a redefined stern concept consisting of 40sqm of liveable space. It is a beach club in the truest sense of the term, where direct access to the swim platform from the cockpit creates an outdoor wellness area close to the water’s edge: a new place for adventure and fun, where the owner can create their own experience in an unprecedented open space for socialising and enjoying the water.

The suavely understated interior design, featuring clean lines and sophisticated materials, conveys a sense of refined luxury. The fine upholstery and fabrics create a pleasing sensation of softness, warmth and comfort that contrasts with the sheen of marble and glass. The ceilings throughout the yacht feature different materials and fabrics in the colour shade best suited to the space in question, ensuring optimum visual comfort as well.

Entering the living space on the main deck reveals the use of the two contrasting types of wood featured throughout the boat. Walnut wood is deployed throughout the interiors in various ways: flame-coloured and bold for the furniture, striped and softer for the walls and ribbed for special accents. The play on contrasts between warm tones and paler, more delicate nuances is also echoed by the furniture. Designed by Minotti, they include a large Alexander model corner sofa upholstered in ecru fabric, a Side model low table with leather clad panels, a Zebrino marble top sunk into the structure and a Tape model velvet armchair. Born from an accurate analysis of the empathetic relationship between humans and space, the versatility of the Ferretti Yachts 1000 offers any owner an exclusive and personalised space to live in as their dream home, surrounded by the sea.

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Teak is used widely: from the swim platform in the stern, it is reprised on the contours of the rear door, on the walkways and on the stairway up to the flybridge, as well as cladding the external helm station.

For the first time in the brand’s history, Ferretti Yachts 1000 makes extensive use of carbon fibre on various parts of the superstructure and hard top. Opposite, the cockpit with direct access to the swim platform (opening pages)

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Above, the owner’s suite features a double bed has a sepia-coloured nubuck base highlighted by incorporated LED lights that create an unusual indirect lighting effect.

Right, completing the furnishings is a Minotti armchair at a marble vanity top with drawer. Opposite page top, the living space on the main deck reveals the use of the two contrasting types of wood featured throughout the boat. Opposite page bottom, two staircases provide access to the 55sqm flybridge and from here to the bow area, ensuring its total privacy

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Exterior Design Filippo Salvetti

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erretti Yachts 1000 was a complex and fascinating challenge; designing the flagship for a storied and successful brand like Ferretti Yachts is both a pleasure and a responsibility. When you design a boat that forms part of a family, it is important to take a more organic approach, maintaining continuity with the past and looking at the evolutionary heritage of the brand’s lines and identity. It is essential to know how to investigate the distinctive features that have characterised it and contributed to its success, and to be able to recognise their full value in a process of unifying past and future.

As a result, the yacht is a product that fully reflects the Ferretti Yachts philosophy; a combination of maritime spirit, functionality and elegance, with a style that is as pure and essential as it is aggressive. It is not just a question of style though, but more importantly of volumes and proportions, because a wide-body boat with incredible internal volumes like the Ferretti Yachts 1000 must be perfectly balanced and proportioned to stay sporty and dynamic.

The idea behind Ferretti Yachts 1000 was to rethink traditional on-board flows.

First of all, we eliminated the forward stairways in the midship section, creating two aft stairways halfway between the living area/cockpit and the lobby, separated by the lounge. This has enabled us to eliminate the dead spaces usually found in this area.

By eliminating the forward stairways, we have recovered a huge amount of interior space in the owner’s area and galley, enabling us to open the entire lounge out onto the cockpit and then to the water. This is a highly versatile boat designed for the European and American markets, with a galley that can be opened up American-style for owners who want a more convivial experience on board, transformed into a bar for use as a living area or completely closed off for more privacy.

Below, sporty lines dominate a profile featuring new glass side panels aft and amidships.

Opposite, the spacious bow area is furnished symmetrically with sofas and dinettes that can also be transformed into a generous sun pad

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The first Ferretti Yachts 1000 unit is equipped with twin 2638mhp MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines for a top speed of 28 knots and a cruising speed of 24 knots; the standard version has a pair of 2217 mhp MTU 16V 2000 M86 engines; on request Ferretti Yachts 1000 can be fitted with gyroscopic stabilisation combined with stabilizer fins

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esigning the interiors of the largest boat ever built by Ferretti Yachts, in such a way as to recreate the comfort and intimacy typically found in a home, is a challenge that inspired us to explore new paradigms and new interior design moods for the yachting world. The brief was to offer the client the feeling of living in an intimate and familiar environment, while at the same time luxurious and exclusive, with a special focus on functionality and storage space. It had to be an interior that instils the same confidence in the owner as when they are in their own home.

Italy, harmony, comfort, craftsmanship and refinement are some of the keywords that guided our definition of the style we wanted to permeate every setting with discretion and precision. The objects and historical periods that inspired us included classic Italian architecture, with all its tradition and variety, as well as Italian furniture design from the 1950s and 60s, which remains timeless and modern even today. The design of Ferretti Yachts 1000 has thus become a mix of elegance and sobriety that is contemporary but aligned with traditional stylistic features in both yachting and manufacturing.

Materials and geometries blend together in harmony to convey the welcoming comfort of a familiar setting. The versatility of the interiors translates into a modular layout, where the freestanding furniture and accessories have a distinctly residential feel and leave the owner with plenty of scope for customisation. The ceiling geometries and materials, the design of the walls, and the details of the furniture all soften and lighten up the setting, make it even more welcoming. Our main focus was on the concept of space and ergonomics, creating a large living area directly overlooking the water, a galley the like of which has never been seen on a yacht of this size, and a master cabin that is unique in its kind.

The owner’s suite on the main deck has a spacious walk-in wardrobe with a small sofa. Below, accommodation for a further eight guests in four cabins can be found on the lower deck.

Opposite page, the architectural design of the parquet staircase connecting the main deck with the lower deck is accented by LED lighting. Far left, Alessio Battistini (top) and Davide Bernardini

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The cockpit is a spacious area with a glass parapet at the stern, furnished with two comfortable sofas facing each other and a teak table in the centre that can be transformed into either a coffee table or a dining table

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The Shipyard Stefano de Vivo, CCO Ferretti Group

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erretti Yachts 1000 is the largest boat ever built by the brand. The product of a design process inspired by the search for perfection, the new flagship is a truly impressive project, made of talent and technology, the ability to innovate, and craftsmanship. Ferretti Yachts 1000 is the result of collaboration between the Strategic Product Committee led by Mr. Piero Ferrari, the Ferretti Group Engineering Department, architect Filippo Salvetti for the exteriors, and IdeaeITALIA for the new interior concept. Our focus with the project was on reshaping the spaces to rearrange the whole approach to life on board, creating a new design solution developed to adapt to the owner’s needs in terms of space.

We now want to bring this new interior concept to all the brand’s models. Furthermore, the Italian signature is very effective in our product and something we wanted to keep as the distinctive feature of our future products. This is why we chose IdeaeITALIA, a firm that truly believes in ‘Made in Italy’. They also perfectly understood our needs in creating the Ferretti Yachts 1000: to give more space to the owner, but at the same time maintain all the details and all the comfort that is typical of the brand.

Given her national premiere at the Venice Boat Show, visitors were unanimously and immediately impressed by the extremely elegant and comfortable interior and exterior design. Ferretti Yachts 1000 was also showcased in Monaco, during our Private Preview event dedicated to customers and prospects, and at the Cannes Yachting Festival. The feedback was resoundingly positive because the new owners required not only a ‘simple’ means of transport for holidays at sea, but a place to live, a space in which to find the aspects you love the most, and a place to spend your time with a feeling of home, and Ferretti Yachts 1000 represents all these features.

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[ FLY ]

GULFSTREAM’S NEW PAIR OF ACES

by Sergio Barlocchetti - ph. courtesy by Gulfstream

Shared parts, high-end performance and a policy of pre-empting the competition by revitalising a product line.

For the Savannah-based company it’s an important step that will see it dominate the market during the next ten years

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Gulfstream’s objective with the new G400 is to reclaim its leading position in the medium-large busi-ness jet market. Note the General Dynamics-style wing plan

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[ FLY ]

The interiors of the new G400 and G800 make use of lighter materials in a revamp of the classic style – acres of leather and excessive padding have now been rejected in favour of more space and more versatile interiors

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he eagerly-awaited announcement from Gulfstream

million it will place Gulfstream in a market that will grow by 35%

(General Dynamics Group) at the Las Vegas NBAA2021

in ten years, impressive given that there are only eight companies

wasn’t long in coming, as the Savannah, Georgia-based

in the game, and three of those are not players in this sector. To

company confirmed the launch of its new twin-engine models, the

contest Gulfstreams’ pre-eminence and achieve the same impact on

large-cabin G400 and the ultra-long range G800, consolidating

the market Bombardier would have to merge with Textron Cessna’s

its position as number one in America’s high-end business jet

business jet unit, a move that has been on the table for some time

market. The G400 is intended as a competitor for the Bombardier

but has never been finalised.

Challenger 650, a development of the 600 model, which dates back

The G400 will have an exceptionally spacious interior – its fuselage

to 1978, and the Dassault Falcon 2000 LXS, the latest version of

is over eleven metres long, 2.31 metres wide and 1.88 metres high.

an aircraft that, though successful, has now been around since

The aircraft will cover distances of 4,200 nautical miles (over

1993. However, though the French manufacturer could, while

7,700 km) at speeds between 904 and 935 kph (Mach 0.85-0.88),

concentrating its resources on its top-of-the-range 10X, rustle

and at maximum load will be able to take off from runways 1,500

up an airplane, the Falcon 6X, similar to one of the new models

metres long and climb to a service ceiling of FL510 (a flight level of

under construction, Bombardier is burdened with a debt of almost

51,000 feet). In operational terms this means, for example, taking

six billion dollars and cannot afford the risks inherent in a new

off from Saint Tropez LaMole and landing in the USA. Connectivity

project. All of this leaves a gap in the market for the G400, which

is unrestricted, of course, as are the options for furnishings, which

slots in between the G280 at 25 million dollars and the G500

are now lighter, enabling enhanced performance.

at 45 million. The speed with which it will be launched on the

No destination seems out of reach of the G800, which has a range

market – within a year – is made possible by the fact that it shares

of 8,000 miles (14,800 km). Its cabin is three metres longer, and

parts with other models in the family, inheriting engines, avionics,

the consequent increase in size pushes required runway length at

wings, transverse fuselage sections and other systems. As a result

maximum load to 1,800 metres. Not so bad - Saint Tropez can be

the cost can be kept down to a relatively restrained 34.5 million

replaced by Nice or one passenger fewer can be carried and take-

dollars. The G800 is a different matter, though, as it will be up

off shifted to Cannes Mandelieu. Destination, for example, Tokyo

against larger jets like the Falcon 10X, but at a price of 71.5

Narita, non-stop. www.gulfstream.com

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[ The CAR ]

A MUSE IN BLUE Inspired by the nautical world and a singular made-to-order model built in 1932, the Boat Tail is the pinnacle of Rolls-Royce’s Coachbuild concept. Absolutely unique – and it has a pair of Bovet timepieces…

by Diego Tamone

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The Boat Tail is the brilliant pinnacle of the one-off concept. A total of 1,813 components were made especially to create this dazzlingly radical Rolls-Royce.

The eponymous Boat Tail, of course, converts to an al fresco dining area

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The side view, with the car’s high bonnet and tapered lines, is reminiscent of the silhouette of a motor launch. Facing page, an aerial view of the tail. Trimmed with Caleidolegno veneer to encapsulate the essence of teak, a favourite in the nautical arena

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o protect the privacy of its owners, its exact price will

stamp of the person who imagined and commissioned it.

never be revealed. Rumours, however, are circulating of a

The Boat Tail is the perfect counterpoint to mass production. It

figure in the region of 20 to 28 million euro. This would

is no coincidence that in the good old-fashioned way, the Boat

make the Boat Tail, the car commissioned from Rolls-Royce by a

Tail took shape very gradually via a rigorously manual process:

pair of anonymous lovers of both exclusivity and uniqueness, the

from paper to clay to metal. It is a model of which Rolls-Royce

most expensive car ever built. Both its completely clean-sheet

will produce just three with different specs, inspired by a

technical development and styling were developed hand-in-glove

particularly joyous time in the history of “made to order” cars:

with the clients.

the 1930s during which the original, rather surprising “woodie”

This is a very different approach to the “Bespoke” service

Boat Tail was produced. Its name hints at its unconventional

that for many years allowed clients vast space for manoeuvre

aesthetic which somehow harmoniously married a four-wheel

in terms of personalisation but still imposed something of a

platform with an open-top cabin borrowed from a wooden boat.

controlled environment on them. The Boat Tail, on the other

A new take on that seductive nautical line is clear to see in

hand, is the product of the Rolls-Royce Coachbuild service,

the contemporary version. It has a high imposing bonnet with

which marks a spectacular return to the past. Not just any old

a tapering profile that ends in a conical tail reminiscent of

past but a glorious era in which authentic luxury was expressed

the silhouette of a motor launch. This impression is further

by imbuing the lines of each car with the owner’s personal taste

heightened by the rear deck trimmed in Caleidolegno, an

thanks to the creativity of incredibly talented panel-beaters

open pore teak-like veneer with a distinctive nautical look. An

whose mantra was “mind, hand, materials”.

element that is aesthetic and functional at once, with wings

That philosophy has now roared back to life and over a four-year

that open out to reveal an al fresco dining area complete with

arc spanned everything from the conception of the original idea

elegant parasol for shade. This is a completely unprecedented

to the building of the stunning one-off.

feature – as is the fixed canopy roof. A sophisticated flourish

As Alex Innes, Head of Rolls-Royce Coachbuild Design, is quick

for a car as expensive and exclusive as a megayacht.

to point out, the resulting automobile bears the very personal

www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com

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Clockwise form top: the onboard timepiece, which detaches so it can be worn on the wrist, was made by Bovet 1822; the glove compartment complete with luxury pen; the rear “hosting area” shaded by a telescopic parasol

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[ CREATIVE MINDS: CENTROSTILEDESIGN ]

DESIGN IS A WAVE THAT CARRIES THE VISION

TO AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE PRODUCT. DEFINING AND STUDYING EVERY

STAGE IN DETAIL SEEMED NATURAL TO US.

THAT’S HOW OUR STUDIO CAME INTO BEING

by Désirée Sormani

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Davide Cipriani, born in 1980, is CEO and chief designer of Centrostiledesign, a yacht design and nautical and industrial design company, a centre of excellence founded in 2000 and based in Imola (North of Italy)

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passion for design and development, a dynamic team

engineering to designing maxi RIBS. There were three of us at

of professionals, all bringing different skills to the table

first, but now there are 25 people involved in design. Four years

and all following the design concept up to the creation of

ago Studio T and Centrostiledesign merged and we’re soon going

prototypes, using the most advanced technological systems. This

to create a new unit where we can put engineering and design in

is a thumbnail sketch of Centrostiledesign, a yacht and industrial

the same place to create the conditions that will encourage synergy.

design and development company and a centre of excellence since it

We take a holistic approach to design – engineering and design

was founded by Davide Cipriani in 2000 in Imola, in the industrious

progress in parallel. We can describe ourselves as hull, design

heart of the Emilia-Romagna region. “We’re the company that

and engineering specialists, three ways of thinking we develop

didn’t exist before, the missing piece that combines a number of

in harmony”, continues Cipriani, now CEO and chief designer at

technical services in a single organisation for a 360-degree vision

Centrostiledesign.

of the project”. The key to all this in integration of design and

This synergy is present at every stage of the project, creating a

engineering, the basis of Centrostiledesign’s philosophy. “It’s the

single centre of excellence that also provides owners with all-round

winning formula that offers clients speed, precision and control

support. The company specialises in series production of yachts

of the product”.

from 30 feet to 40 metres in length, “Where there’s a healthy

Centrostiledesign began as an offshoot of Studio T, a family

budget and design counts”, working for the big names in the Italian

business specialising in the construction of earth moving

yacht-building industry like Azimut, Sessa Marine, Sunseeker,

machinery like tractors, after receiving an important commission

Sanlorenzo and even in the automotive industry with Fiat. “We’ve

from Ferretti. “We were contacted to handle the engineering of

also won a Yacht Aviation Award for the interior design of the

the Pershing 115 because as we come from the industrial sector we

SX 76 Sanlorenzo, offering a strikingly individual, very colourful

possessed this type of expertise. At the time I was still a student

version of the interior”. The brand interprets owners’ wishes in

with a passion for the sea, ships and unconventional design and I

a style that’s never banal and always refined. “There’s so much

began to develop a burning enthusiasm for the sector as I worked

competition these days and you have to keep on offering new

in the company. At first I wrote technical manuals for yachts.

content”. But design isn’t all that Centrostiledesign does – it

Then, the passion gradually increased as the company broadened

also makes moulds, scale models, “… and finally we also write

the scope of its various nautical collaborations and we went from

the manuals for the finished objects, ensuring quality control”.

Futur-E is equipped with foils. Its body is made entirely from recycled carbon fibre with recycled foam structural supports. The foils and rudders are also carbon fibre. All the elements in its build are recyclable. Futur-E produces zero CO2 emissions, zero noise and zero waves. Below, a classic runabout

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Explorer 62: debuted at the 60th Genoa Boat Show, it is designed by Centrosiledesign and promoted by nautical entrepreneur Riccardo Radice

All in all, then, a latest-generation example of industry 3.0 where the

will be constructed directly by us. It’s a start-up that began partly

design is followed through in its entirety. The most typical example of

almost as a joke and partly in response to market demand. It confirms

Centrostile’s approach is the Explorer 62 LOY. The company carried out

the studio’s eclectic approach, an ecologically-aware craft with foils

the entire naval design, engineering, styling, interior layout and even the

that enable it to fly above the waves. It’s a future-proof product that

lighting design and decor. The result is a yacht with a strong aesthetic

combines nautical technology and automobile and aircraft design with

presence. “We tried to make a 60-foot craft with huge volumes, a whale

an integrated kinematic system inspired by the car industry, similar to

with the body of a shark. When we introduced it four years ago it seemed

the suspension on Formula 1 cars.

strange, but now everyone’s using these shapes”.

“It can carry three people. We imagine them elegantly dressed in jacket

The company’s long list of current projects includes the full restyling

and tie, the women in long dresses, with a captain. An electric craft that

of a classic runabout, “A lovely exercise in style for us because it’s a

will take you wherever you want to go. A tender, a car...a James Bond

classic, elegant yacht with a high technical content. Futur-E, though,

type of thing, with a captivating, exciting design. Just how we like it”.

is our pride and joy – the sailing prototype will appear in June, and

And the owners too, of course.

Bottom, left, the Centrostiledesign base in Imola where 1:1 scale models are created using a special milling machine; perfectly finished consoles equipped with every navigation system and ready to be mounted on board; moulds for making hulls

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ph. Désirée Sormani

[ CREATIVE MINDS: PININFARINA NAUTICAL ]

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BOUNDLESS INNOVATION

by Samuela Urbini

Since the 1980s, Pininfarina has been designing the interiors and exteriors of unconventional yachts. That vivid creativity is the fruit of the cross-fertilisation between the nautical division and the other expert teams in the international group responsible for crafting all kinds of transportation, architecture and industrial design

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here are names that epitomise Italy’s world-renowned style which itself is synonymous with beauty, elegance and skill.

Pininfarina is most certainly one. In the space of its 90-year-

plus history, it has evolved from humble beginnings as an artisanal workshop into an international group. Founded in 1930, it bodied some of the most beautiful cars ever built, models and one-offs that themselves wrote spectacular chapters in the history of design. Today it employs a workforce of over 500 skilled individuals in its offices in Italy, Germany, China and the US, working across the board in everything from cars to yachts, architecture and industrial design. All of its products share three core values: elegance, purity and innovation.

Its nautical division merits a close look too as it has very deep roots, stretching all the way back to the 1980s. A powerhouse of impeccable design in its own right, it has flanked the leading international yards on bespoke yachts of the like of the Fincantieri Ottantacinque, Rossinavi Aurea, Super Sport 50 and 65, Tango Wallycento, as well as restyling entire lines, as was the case with Princess.

Left, the Pininfarina Nautical team at the main headquarters in Turin.

Depending on the individual project, they may also call in other designers from their Miami, Shanghai and Turin offices. Far left, Daniele Mazzon, who has headed the Nautical Division since 2019

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This strategically important division has its own dedicated

a project unveiled at the last Monaco Yacht Show and

team of eight designers headed by Daniele Mazzon, Chief

developed in collaboration with Pininfarina. Aimed fair and

Transportation and Yacht Designer. “We add to the team

square at owners who like to treat their yachts as a static

depending on the project and we draw on the architecture

floating beach house, the 90m has a dazzlingly “theatrical

team if we need to design interiors or the car team if it’s a

central piazza” open to the sea and connected to the sky

sporty boat. The style department is at our Turin headquarters

by a reinforced glazed skylights of sorts that allows light to

but works in partnership with the other designers in the

pour in thanks to the superstructure design. A spectacular

group right across all our offices in Turin, Miami, Shanghai.

yet practical way of connecting sky, sea and environment.

Cross-fertilisation also happens with the work groups that

“Oceanco wanted a new Alfa Nero, a disruptive project for

do the painting, virtual reality, rendering, augmented reality

owners that touch down aboard by helicopter or arrive by

and 3D modelling”.

tender directly onto the piazza, the most important area of

The creative process “sometimes starts with digital designs,

the yacht onto which all the staterooms open,” continues

others freehand ones. But it doesn’t really matter – these

Mazzon. “Our collaboration with Lateral Naval Architects

are just the means to an end, a way of stimulating the yards

was fundamental too: the engine room was shifted below

to create something unconventional”. One yacht that most

water level so that we could open up the piazza at the side”.

definitely breaks with tradition is the Oceanco Kairos,

Another of Pininfarina’s latest yachts is a completely different

Above, left, the exterior and, right the interiors of the Oceanco Kairos, the latest dazzling example of Pininfarina’s originality and flair, complete with central piazza open to both sea and sky. Below, left, Daniele Mazzon and Chief Creative Officer Kevin Rice; right, the E6 Sport yacht designed for Elan

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These shots: the Persico F70, an exceptionally powerful fully foiling

and very sporty kettle of fish indeed. The Persico F70 was designed

yacht with aerodynamics honed in the Pininfarina wind

in partnership with Carkeek Design and Persico Marine, which

tunnel. Exceptionally light by nature, the craft’s interiors are open plan

also happens to build the glorious “flying” America’s Cuppers.

with the central fin reminiscent of a foil and a succession

Pininfarina’s nautical team crafted both the interiors and exteriors

of structural rings that create a perspective illusion

of this fully foiling 70’: “We used the Pininfarina wind tunnel in a marriage of hydro-dynamics and aerodynamics research, to achieve a hull that has this particular form. The F70 is a very exclusive craft, not just because of its cost. It is like a track car: aimed at a very select kind of client that does, however, exist,” concludes conclude Mazzon.

Pininfarina DNA’s signature sportiness is also much in evidence in the brand new E6 which is part of Elan’s top-of-the-range E Line, and will be presented at the Düsseldorf Boot 2022. We can’t wait!

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WHAT’S BETTER THAN A YACHT HOLIDAY?

CHARTER & BROKERAGE www.floatinglife.com

[ MEGAYACHT ]

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Rosetti Superyacht’s first model wowed the audience on its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival, its beautiful lines inspiring thoughts of long voyages in Mediterranean villa interiors with a modern, unconventional touch

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mocean has finally arrived. Making her debut at the 2021 Cannes Yachting Festival, the RSY 38m EXP is the first model by Rosetti Superyachts and reflects the tastes and requirements of experienced owners who wanted a yacht on board which they can spend long periods in complete comfort and safety, in all sea conditions. The design was initially conceived and developed by the owners in collaboration with Sergio Cutolo and Hydro Tec. “After their experience on a 26-metre fibreglass yacht the owners really wanted a robust vessel with a steel hull that would enable them to sail in all the world’s seas, even in challenging weather conditions”, says Andrea Giora, Sales Director and Board Member of RSY. “They specified large interior volumes, a 5,000-mile range and systems that are easily accessible for maintenance. These features are typical requirements for an Explorer yacht, but the owners also wanted a design that was closer to look of a normal yacht, especially the navette type. They also asked for large windows that can be opened where possible, providing natural light and fresh air”.

The owners relied heavily on the expertise of the shipyard and its parent company Rosetti Marino Group, a solid organisation that is proudly approaching its 100th anniversary and is also listed on the Milan Stock Exchange. They wanted to be closely involved in all aspects of the yacht’s design and construction, so they immediately established a relationship with the builder and suppliers, selecting the best contractor for each element to be installed. “Emocean is the fulfilment of their dream, a yacht they’ve developed and refined over years of study of existing models. Every space has been designed and optimised to host the systems and facilities that are vital for safe sailing and on-board comfort”, says Giora.

The lines of the RSY 38m EXP are bold and elegant. The exterior design reflects the yacht’s functionality and reliability, key requirements for the owners. Although at first glance the lines are not exactly those of an explorer yacht, the specifications leave no doubt - extensive stowage facilities ensuring prolonged independence from ports, palatial internal and external volumes, 3,000 litres of refrigerator and freezer capacity and no less than 700 square meters of floor space in the interiors and exteriors.

Guests board the yacht via the aft cockpit, which blends seamlessly into the main lounge boasting a pair of Moroso Gogan sofas forward of the ventilation trunks. This reduces the beam and creates a transitional area between the main deck lobby and the dining room. “This solution was shaped by the owner’s desire that the aft section of the saloon should be entirely open”, says Sergio Cutolo, who also handled the layout and general arrangement. “The owner intended this as a social area, mainly used for bathing and acting as a spacious swim platform. The partition that usually separates the dining area from the main lobby amidships has been eliminated”. Although this may at first seem to impose limitations, in fact it provided a significant design stimulus. The owners chose this as the location, close to the dining area, for a spectacular 150-bottle glass and steel wine cellar.

Attention then shifts to the lobby, the focal architectural element of the main deck. Here a bespoke sculpture by Giacinto Bosco stands in a central position in the stairwell, just below the skylight which sheds light from the sundeck onto the lower deck. The stairs lead to a bright upper deck lounge that acts as the main saloon.

The interior design, created by BurdissoCapponi Yachts&Design, is modern and contemporary, resembling a comfortable home. The interior style is based on the use of light Creta oak, dark smoked oak and materials with a 3-dimensional presence. The open-plan layout is divided into a succession of spaces, each with a distinctive emotional impact created by pieces of furniture with clean, essential lines, part of the yacht’s architecture. The furniture’s character is expressed through the details.

The spacious master stateroom is on the main deck. It has a clever lay-out and a fixed side balcony accessible through a sliding glass door. The owners chose this solution because it can be used without requiring help from the crew, thus ensuring greater privacy. It includes a private office, a walk-in wardrobe and a large his & her bathroom. Here the surfaces are finished in raw and brushed silk Georgette marble. There are also two double and two twin guest cabins on the lower deck, on the same level as the beach area.

Of course, the yacht also offers many cosy, relaxing open-air areas where guests can enjoy the sea and experience the emotions suggested by the yacht’s name. https://rosettisuperyachts.it

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RSY 38m EXP reflects the taste and specifications of experienced owners who wanted a yacht on board which they can spend long periods in complete comfort and safety, in all sea conditions, with a range of 5,000 nautical miles at 10 knots. The yacht features many cosy, relaxing open-air areas.

The exterior loose furniture is by Talenti. Guests are welcomed aboard from the cockpit aft, which segues seamlessly into the main lounge (opening pages). The space features the notable presence of two Gogan lounge sofas and Fjord ottomans, all by Moroso

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Top, the light-filled owner’s cabin (right, the bathroom in raw and brushed finish silk Georgette marble), with a play of reflections splashing light onto the lacquered ceiling and mirrored details. Opposite page, top, the wine cellar area near the dining room lit by large glazed surfaces. Bottom, left, the resin staircase, the yacht’s architectural fulcrum, leads to the main upperdeck saloon (bottom, right) with large flat screen and bar with galley.

Materials in natural, simple colours are used to achieve a fresh style with Mediterranean accents - Clay Oak in the vertical partitions and walls, with a counterpoint formed by the vertical Smoked Oak strips

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Naval Architect, Exterior Design, Engineering Sergio Cutolo, founder of Hydro Tec

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he project grew from the owners’ desire for a motoryacht providing convenience, versatility and the seafaring qualities and range of a true Explorer, a crossover combining a luxury yacht that respects the environment and is compatible with the modern lifestyle of a young couple and their family with a pocket-size ship that can cope with long voyages and spend long periods of time out of port. It would be a yacht made to measure for the owner who inspired it, guiding and directing every layout choice. Of course, we handled the engineering and the stylistic aspects. The owner accepted our initial style concept, and only intervened in shaping the external spaces. The equilibrium achieved by the external spaces is not the typical of an explorer yacht, or at least the type of explorer we’re used to, with volumes placed more centrally along the length. Two features to note are the size and extent of the glazed surfaces – guests moving around on board never loses contact with the external environment.

The hull is a development of our typical displacement hull with optimal bow section and flat, relatively dry stern. This type enables the yacht to achieve exceptionally high efficiency values and excellent sea holding performance. The main deck saloon has been designed in collaboration with the owner, who wanted the main deck to be devoted mainly to formal dining and access to the bathing platform. On board life largely takes place on the upper decks, especially the upper deck saloon and spacious sun deck sheltered by the hard top. Emocean is our first collaboration with RSY and it’s also the yard’s first yacht. Working with such a large, versatile company with exceptional project management skills was a huge challenge for Hydro Tec, one that was successfully overcome alongside the yard, as the commercial success achieved at Cannes clearly shows.

Below, the forward lounge zone with huge sunpad, designed to resemble a sail yacht cockpit to provide intimacy and comfort. Opposite page, a side view that highlights the well-structured design a nd the extensive use of glass

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mocean is a yacht designed to sail in all conditions, and as a result it was necessary to pay particular attention to the functional use of space. However, we wanted to develop a style that recalls a Mediterranean villa with large windows and sea terraces. We sought to combine the more nautical element with the informal yet elegant domestic environment. That’s why we chose to take a modern, unconventional, stylistic approach, breaking down the layout of the volumes and creating a diverse perception of space. The 3-dimensional impact of these volumes is enhanced by the materials used. Some ceiling sections are lowered to emphasise the areas below in a more expressive compositional equilibrium. The resulting spaces lend themselves to decorative furnishing, especially the display of works of art that in this way helps define the architecture. Lighting plays a significant role in the project.

Here the choice was to differentiate the homogeneous, diffuse general lighting from the more focussed lighting in the areas defined by the lowered ceilings. The initial meetings immediately made it clear that the staircase would become the fulcrum of the project, the functional core. The owners had expressly specified that staircase should be visible from the living area, so we chose to use the vertical partitions as spatial but not visible separation screen from the lobby. The partitions give the interiors an elegant vertical thrust.

As for the materials, in line with the owners’ taste and preference we went for materials with emphatically simple, natural colours to create a fresh style with Mediterranean accents, like the Creta Oak in the partitions and walls, with a counterpoint being provided by the vertical Smoked Oak strips emphasising some architectural elements, the stairwell and lobbies.

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Above, the artwork by Giacinto Bosco and centre, the dining area with Infinity table by Porada and Lema Bai Lu chairs.

The kitchen, left, in stainless steel throughout, would please a celebrity chef.

Opposite page, the two designers of the Ravenna-based studio, Emiliano Capponi and Francesca Burdisso, and a double cabin

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ince its foundation, we at Rosetti Superyachts have presented ourselves as builders of Explorer-type yachts. It didn’t matter whether the first sale resulted from a concept developed in-house or was developed from project entirely conceived by a client. Emocean adopted the latter strategy – after working several years with engineer Sergio Cutolo of Hydro Tec to develop the general arrangements and technical specifications, the owners investigated the market to find the right yard for them and eventually chose Rosetti Superyachts. Our experience in engineering and building supply vessels up to 85 metres long, the Rosetti Marino group’s financial clout and the opportunity to be involved in the choice of suppliers and the finest materials to use in building their yacht were crucial elements that persuaded the

The Shipyard Ermanno Bellettini, Chairman & Ceo at Rosetti Superyachts

The classic proportions but contemporary style of the external profile with its crisp, decisive lines. In line with the owner’s request the windows and openings are as large as possible. The exterior design reflects the yacht’s functionality and reliability, a key priority for the owners

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owners to give us the commission. We also involved architects Francesca Burdisso and Emiliano Capponi for the interior design and construction. Following their long experience with one of the leading yachting groups they had recently opened their studio in Ravenna. We met a series of tough challenges during the build.

We constantly sought to optimise the living and technical spaces.

For the first time we found ourselves engineering, acquiring and building a yacht, but above all providing a level of interior and exterior finishes that exceeded those required in a commercial vessel. Building the first yacht in Rosetti Marino’s history is exciting

for the whole group. The investment of resources, including finance, was made with great conviction and the recognition we’ve received from the business and in the international media is a great source of pride for the entire group. Following the Cannes Festival, where two letters of intent were signed for a similar 38-metre build and a 40-metre based on the same platform, we are delighted to announce the signing of the sales contract for another RSY 38m EXP. This second boat will enhance our growth. We want to carve out a space as a yard that builds sturdy, reliable craft and develop a reputation for construction quality.

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Jeff Koons’s sculptures were on display at the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, with a selection of his most famous aluminium pieces where spectators reflected in the metal surfaces and saw themselves become

by Micaela Zucconi

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Artist’s collection ©Jeff Koons, photo Tom Powel Imaging

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f you had a few million dollars or so to spend on buying a piece by the American artist Jeff Koons, which one would you choose? His iconic Rabbit went under the hammer at Christie’s for 91.1 million dollars in 2019. You can of course, hope to acquire one of his works for a less

eye-watering price, but don’t bank on it. Jeff Koons, born in 1955, remains one of the world’s

highest-paid artists. His creativity is rooted in Marcel Duchamp’s Readymades and the Pop universe of Andy Warhol. Art history has played its part, especially in the famous Gazing Ball series, where the artist places blue glass spheres on reproductions of works by past masters like Praxiteles and Van Gogh. In his hands everyday objects are stripped of their function to become tycoon Dakis Joannou commissioned the American artist to paint his yacht, the 35-metre Guilty, in an unbroken abstract surface where saturated shades of yellow, black and blue combined with pixelated/ typography screen effects evoke the painting technique of Roy Lichtenstein. Most will be familiar with Koons’s polished metal sculptures and installations with references to consumerism and childhood. Maybe becoming father to eight children and grandfather of three has had an influence on his playful approach. Make no mistake, though, those sculptures inspired by kids’ toys, the famous Balloons, serve a deeper purpose than mere entertainment. Although deplored by his detractors Koons is enthusiastically acclaimed by his legions of fans and enjoys resounding success. Posterity will judge the true worth of his work, but meanwhile the effort and commitment he devotes to children’s charities does him great credit. He has been a board member of The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) since 2002, and co-founded the

By Jeff Koons: left, Gazing Ball (Apollo

Koons Family International Law and Policy Institute with ICMEC.

Lykeios), 2013. Plaster and glass.

The exhibition hosted by the Palazzo Strozzi, Jeff Koons. Shine, promoted by the Fondazione

Above, Italian Woman, 1986, stainless

Palazzo Strozzi and curated by Arturo Galansino and Joachim Pissarro (until 30 January 2002),

steel, Barbara Bertozzi Castelli

includes 33 polished aluminium sculptures dating from the mid-1970s to the present day, drawn

collection. Below, Jim Beam – J.B.

from the most important collections around the world. Visitors are reflected in the shiny metal

Turner Train, 1986, stainless steel,

surfaces, becoming a part of the works in the spirit of Jeff Koons’s art. In his words, “The job

bourbon. Private collection

©Jeff Koons, photo Douglas M.Parker Studios, Los Angeles

art works, like the vacuum cleaners in the installation The New, 1980. In 2008 the Cypriot

of an artist is to make a gesture and really show people what their potential is. It’s not about the object, it’s not about the images, it’s about the viewer. That’s where the art happens”. And it’s there in works replicating luxury objects like the Baccarat Crystal Set, the ultra-famous inflatable

©Jeff Koons, photo © 2014 Christie’s Images Limited

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Courtesy Private collection, @ Jeff Koons, photo © 2017 Fredrik Nilsen, Courtesy Gagosian

toys like Rabbit and Balloon Dog (Red), reinterpreted representations

and its production methods, as described by Massimiliano Gioni in the

of characters like Hulk (Tubas) and the neo-readymade One Ball

Italian newspaper La Repubblica. As an adjunct to the show Salotto

Total Equilibrium Tank (Spalding Dr. JK 241 Series). Koons has well-

Studio has put together a music collection called I’m A Koons Fan with

established links with Italy, apart from his other exhibitions, and they

four thematic playlists, featuring tracks ranging from rock to ultrapop,

are not all associated with his marriage to politician Ilona Staller, known

inspired by the series Koons has created over his career. They will

as Cicciolina, whom he married in 1991 and had a child with. Before

be made available on the Palazzo Strozzi’s Spotify profile and can be

that he was engaged in a project to discover the world of porcelain

enjoyed on Spotify and www.palazzostrozzi.org/im-a-koons-fan-playlist

Artist’s collection. © Jeff Koons

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Artist’s collection. © Jeff Koons

Jereann and Holland Chaney. © Jeff Koons

Above, Sacred Heart (Magenta/ Gold), 1994-2007, mirror-polished stainless steel with clear varnish.

Above, right, Hulk (Tubas), 20042018, polychromed bronze and brass. Right, Gazing Ball (Ruben Tiger Hunt), 2015, oil on canvas, glass and aluminium.

Opposite page: top from left: Bluebird Planter, 2010-2016, mirror-polished stainless steel with clear varnish and flowers; Seated Ballerina, mirror-polished stainless steel with clear varnish. Bottom, from left, Inflatable Flowers (Four Tall Purple with Plastic Figures), 1978, vinyl, mirrors and plastic

Artist’s collection. © Jeff Koons, photo Tom Powel Imaging, Courtesy Gagosian

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Less is More The Italian brand Society Limonta is a symbol of refined living. On the table it enjoys investigating the opportunities offered by materials and creating essential objects that speak a language close that of nature itself

by Marta Bernasconi

triking objects with a sober elegance to look at, touch and caress. With their refined, minimalist style, ceramics by Society Limonta prefer essence to appearance and blend smoothly into a contemporary luxury setting. Oltre Society - Design Collection is a sort of permanent in-house laboratory designing new objects to complete and enrich the company’s fabric range, the long-standing focus of the brand’s production. Oltre Society is a space where the internal creative team collaborates with artists and designers who share the brand’s tastes and lifestyle concept. A recent result of this work is the handmade Limoges porcelain plate collection

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Attractive irregularity is a feature of the pieces in the Oltre Society Design Collection line by Society Limonta, highlighting their unique nature. Here the porcelain service by Beatrice Rossetti is shown with the Cloto vase designed by Dario Antoniali, inspired by a spool of yarn

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designed by Beatrice Rossetti, produced mainly in two lines, Onda and Buto. The objects have a strong artisanal content, where every piece bears the traces of the skilled craftspeople who have created it, giving it a unique character. This exclusive aesthetic is highlighted by neutral colours, shades of white, sablé, smoke and crab, and by coordinating the pieces with other accessories from the collection. The Cloto vase by young designer Dario Antoniali, for example, is inspired by a spool of yarn, resulting in an object with a strong shape and textural appeal. Also by Beatrice Rossetti, the large porcelain Spoon has a slightly irregular shape that is, in fact, a declaration of originality. The pleasures of making objects by hand and with great care, a table setting to experience without hurry, taking the time to savour and share the experience with fellow diners – the essence Society Limonta seeks to achieve is to approach the true pleasures of life, like sitting at table to enjoy good food, with style and simplicity. www.societylimonta.com

The Italian brand offers a complete range of tableware, including tablecloths, napkins and placemats whose fabric reinterprets the essential style embodied by the ceramic pieces

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by Paola Bertelli- ph. Gilles Martin-Raget (exterior)- Toni Meneguzzo (interior)

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Unmistakable. The new Wally will never go unnoticed with its distinctive, sharply-defined aesthetics that exist between present and future.

Its most striking feature is the glazed bow thrusting out into the waves

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search for space was the driving force behind the Wally team when developing this yacht, the wallywhy200, 27 metres long (but registering below 24). The team had the courage to make radical choices and design a ground-breaking, innovative yacht based on a determination to achieve a balance between functionality and emotion.

The group responsible for the wallywhy200 is the Wally design team, led by Luca Bassani, together with the Ferretti Group Engineering Department with the collaboration of the Laurent Giles NA studio for naval architecture and the A. Vallicelli & C studio for interior design. The entire team worked to create an ideal combination of space, comfort and performance.

The yacht, with a generous 7.66 metre beam, displays sleek, crisp, futuristic and decisive lines. The Wally Silver livery is interrupted and lightened by long windows – the use of glass is one of the wallywhy200’s main features – and carbon fibre structures. The imposing bow soars 4.70 metres above the waterline, and is lent even more presence by the forward-located full beam structure hosting the upper deck wheelhouse, while the view aft is dominated by the spacious beach platform and the unusual curved teak of the two side sunpads.

A measured balance between interior and open-air spaces provides two lounges, two cockpits, a beach club, four cabins, offering 144 square metres of exterior surface and over 200 square metres of living area under cover. This is made possible by the decision to make use of the yacht’s entire width for the interior spaces, which express a rigorous elegance and stylistic coherence. Open-pored teak is the material of choice for the furniture units and the flooring in the lounges and lower deck corridor. The neutral and sand-blasted colours on the walls, clad in recycled, recyclable materials help create a relaxing, natural atmosphere.

The sober, well-protected main deck cockpit recalls those on board sail yachts – it has a dining area and a series of small sofas around the side sunpads. Its essentiality makes the cockpit a key element - not only does it introduce guests to the lounge on one side, integrating seamlessly with it, but on the other side the wide central stairway enables it to blend into the swim platform, which transforms into a 32-square-metre beach area when the dropdown sides (which also form the doors to the two lateral garages) are opened.

The main saloon is an open-space interior with huge windows bringing the exterior seascape into the yacht. Another striking feature is the floating carbon fibre staircase encapsulated by three glass walls, linking the three decks and allowing natural light from the glazed upper deck cupola to flood the lower deck. This structural staircase has made it possible to eliminate the walls of the saloon, which is now configured with an open kitchen at the entrance and a large conversation area beyond the stairs. Further forward lies the space that has unanimously been acclaimed as providing the yacht’s most exciting wow factor – the owner’s suite. Its materials, furnishings, style and elegance take second place to the sweeping 270° view of the horizon, as wrap-around windows surrounds the double bed in the middle of the room, creating the feeling of directly overlooking the sea.

The futuristic glass and carbon fibre upper-deck cupola, whose design recalls the angular shape of the Wallypower models, shelters the wheelhouse and a compact lounge with deep C-shaped sofas. The two interiors are separated by a glass partition that together with the numerous side windows and classic sliding door aft provide views of the sea from all positions. Outside, the dining area is sheltered by an extended structural top with no struts, a design and engineering element that frees and amplifies the lounge space. The VIP cabin and two double guest cabins are on the lower deck, as well as crew quarters.

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The imposing bow is 4.7 metres above the water. The clean, angular aesthetic of the receding cupola, a Wally hallmark, recalls the 118’ Wallypower. Opening, plays of reflections in the upper deck lounge, mirrored in the extended top. Structural and without vertical elements, it is a unique piece of design and engineering

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The main deck saloon with conversation area in its dining layout, made possible by the versatile tables (above). In the centre a glazed cube encloses the carbon fibre staircase (below, left). Bottom, centre, the lower deck corridor leading to the three guest cabins

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The sober, sheltered cockpit (above) with facing sofas, sunpad and dining area. Glass plays an important role on the upper deck (below, right) and the bulkheads, where geometrically-shaped sections become an integral part of the furnishings. The cupola is glass and carbon; a glass screen separes wheelhouse and lounge

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Exterior Design Luca Bassani, Chief Designer & Founder of Wally

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HY is an acronym for Wally Hybrid Yachts. By “Hybrid” we mean a crossover yacht that offers the comfort and space of a large displacement yacht with the speed and performance of a semi-displacement design. Of course, we’ve made sure that the wallywhy200 fully reflects the Wally philosophy, which has deep roots in both the motor and sail yacht worlds.

We started from the conviction that a motor yacht’s exterior form and style must express the craft’s personality, so the question we asked ourselves was, “How do we integrate the dual character of this hybrid yacht? How should we build it and what should it look like?” We tried to find answers by taking an unconventional approach to the project, sticking to three main principles – the hull length should be below 24 metres to optimise running costs, the volumes should provide be 50 per cent more space than other yachts in the same segment and the yacht should be stable and maintain a level trim in displacement and semi-displacement performance regimes.

As a result we drew pure, clean lines, seeking to emphasise the dynamic elements associated with speed, creating a strategic combination of soft, flowing curves and sharp lines. The imposing bow is a clear indication of the yacht’s ability to sail at high speeds in total comfort, while the low, spacious and open stern makes it clear just how versatile it is.

A long black glass panel defines the hull profile, taking in windows, air intakes and the side garage doors. A second glass strip runs between the hull and superstructure, including the bow. Guests can enjoy 144 square metres of exterior space

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Interior Design Luca Bassani, Chief Designer & Founder of Wally

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or the new series of wallywhy200 semi-custom yachts we wanted the interior design to reflect the Wally DNA, meaning it should be modern and respond to demand from a range of markets – I’m thinking of the often diverse tastes and requirements of clients in Europe, America, the Middle East and Asia and so on.

The wallywhy200 combines classic and modern elements in an extremely functional design whose deceptive simplicity is a product of the brand’s characteristic expertise.

We’re certain that a modern yacht must be contemporary, with welcoming interiors, and be designed using materials linked to the maritime tradition as well as modern, hi-tech

and functional finishes like carbon fibre, which is light and strong. In a nutshell, warm, hospitable interiors in perfect harmony with the yacht’s avant-garde exteriors.

The interior and exterior spaces set up a dialogue that expresses the successful mix of interiors and exteriors that is typical of Wally designs.

The heart of the project is the voluminous bow hosting an owner’s suite offering a 270° view over the sea, a feature that is also made possible by the decision to eliminate deck walkarounds in favour of a full wide-body solution. Another key element is the carbon fibre staircase linking three the decks – a piece of architecture and a structural solution that is also an important factor in the layout of the spaces.

The cockpit is an area of transition, linking the saloon and beach area. It is partly sheltered by the superstructure, while the rest is entirely open-air. Opposite page, the 37-square-metre owner’s suite sits sheer above the sea and provides an uninterrupted 270-degree view around the horizon. The bed in the centre of the cabin stands away from the bulkhead, enhancing the sensation of space

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The drop-down bulkheads extend the beach area, enabling it to cover an area of 32 square metres and provide access to the sea on three sides. The two garages host a 4-metre tender, wave runner, seabob, paddleboards and every type of water toy. To side, a striking image of the glazed cupola located forward, and the sunpad area

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The Shipyard Stefano de Vivo, Managing Director of Wally

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e have great confidence in the wallywhy200. It’s made a splash on the international scene with its essential design, typical of Wally Yachts, and its innovative concept.

It entirely fulfils the brand’s mission to provide owners with a unique on-board experience.

The wallywhy200 is a valuable addition to the Wally motoryacht range and opens up a new market segment as well as a new type of classification based on volume rather than length – the 200 denotes the yacht’s gross tonnage. Along with the Wallytender and Wallypower daycruisers, wallywhy200 is a new-generation design that provides a full, unique response to market demands in terms of space, performance, comfort, design and running costs.

This innovative vessel offers the kind of volumes normally associated with superyachts over 30 metres long even though it can be registered at below 24 metres.

We took a holistic approach to designing the wallywhy200, with the aim of offering owners a unique experience – the extraordinary owner’s suite is the most obvious example. Its success is also down to the naval architecture developed with the Laurent Giles NA studio, which developed an extremely stable semi-displacement hull with exceptional maritime qualities at all speeds and in all sea conditions.

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EVOLUTIONARY

DESIGN

by Bryony McCabe

Having forged a career entering new markets and disrupting them through design, the American designer is responsible for some of the most iconic and successful product designs of the last two decades

Above left, the closed-loop legs of Spectre lounge chair for Dune reflect integration, continuity, and seamlessness – recurring themes in Forakis’ work. Above right, made from marine-grade stainless steel with solid teak surfaces, Forakis’ ‘Main Deck’ collection of outdoor yacht furniture is designed to withstand the rigors of the sea but complement contemporary settings

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ozeph Forakis’ earliest exposure to architecture and design came at a time when modernism was the predominant force in the creative and cultural landscapes. Born and raised in New York City to a family of fine artists,

he witnessed the transformation of an urban landscape that was dominated by modernist principles. This, along with regular visits to the Museum of Modern Art, coloured his understanding of design from a young age.

To this day, the utopian values of modernism remain etched in Forakis’ mind.

“I hold onto the promise of solving everyday problems and contributing to our everyday sense of joy,” he explains. “In its full democratic potential, design has the capacity to touch everybody’s life with at least a small slice of utopia.”

Unlike other modernist ideals, however, Forakis believes that the concept of progress is no longer relevant to design. “Progress has allowed us to achieve so much as a society, but it now poses an existential threat, and evolution is our only future,” he adds. “Designers must help create new sustainable eco-systems that produce our objects as by-products, as in nature, rather than beginning with what industrial logic hands us. And as in nature, I envision products as highly evolved organisms, brought about by holistic thought processes and iterative development. While evolution does not have a particular style, it can be expressed, and for me this expression should be essential, integrated, seamless, meaningful and poetic.”

Studying Architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design, Forakis discovered Industrial Design and was immediately fascinated by the challenge and possibility of shaping so much in the everyday landscape across so many different areas. And this desire to solve new problems, combined with a curiosity about technology, materials and processes, has resulted in works spanning a diverse range of industries and disciplines.

One of Forakis’ earliest successes, the landmark Havana lamp, established Foscarini as a preeminent producer of contemporary lighting and is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The lamp is a simple and holistic expression of Forakis’ interpretation of evolution: its warming presence was unusual for contemporary lighting at the time and the research into alternative materials beyond Murano glass helped Foscarini grow into a major player in lighting.

In 2001, as European Design Director for Motorola, Forakis lead the design team of the V70 phone: the world’s smallest mobile phone upon launch and an early example of his interest in using behavioural design to guide form. The closed-loop legs of the Spectre lounge chair, designed for Dune in 2010, reflect integration, continuity, and seamlessness – a recurring theme in Forakis’ work.

His innovative product design also caught the attention of a key player in the yachting industry when Martin Lo, director of shipyard CL Yachts, saw Forakis’

Clockwise from top left, some of Jozeph Forakis’ most prolific design projects include the V70 cell phone for Motorola, the Healbe GoBe watch, The HELI-X aircraft for Leonardo Helicopter, Plugg smart accessories for +Plugg, the CLX96 motoryacht, branding for CL Yachts, the Havana lamp for Foscarini and the MEEM Memory Cable

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The CLX96’s iconic profile and innovative features result from original thinking and smart design. The unique double-reverse-angled house allows more exterior and interior space than any vessel in her class, including an industry-first lounge deck forward of the pilot house

award-winning HELI-X aircraft design for Leonardo Helicopter.

project, he approached it as a challenge of exploration and discovery,

“Recognising his capabilities across a wide range of projects, Lo

rather than creation. “Designs are like aphorisms; I strive to achieve

asked Forakis to reinvent classic flybridge motoryachts, resulting

a certain inevitability,” he reflects. The result has been a fresh

in the design of the CLB88 and the innovative CLX96, the latter

perspective on the yachting experience. As Forakis explains; “I

to be launched this year at the Fort Lauderdale International Yacht

wanted the feeling of being on the ocean to follow you everywhere

Show, with more on the way.” While the collaboration with CL

on board and capture the sense of the limitless possibility we feel at

Yachts was Forakis’ first foray into yacht design, as with any new

sea from the expansive horizon.”

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Fabrizio Cameli, founder and president of Talenti. The collections are created in collaboration with high-profile figures from the contemporary design world, including Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, Marco Acerbis, Ramon Esteve, Nicola De Pellegrini, Cristian Visentin and Jean Philippe Nuel. Left and right, the Talenti headquarters

Founded in 2004, Talenti is now the go-to brand for high-end outdoor furnishings with a tailor-made vision of the product. Every piece seems made-to-measure, responding to the growing demand for personalising outdoor spaces in the home and on board yachts

by Marta Bernasconi - ph. Courtesy by Talenti

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ersonalisation is in the company’s DNA. From the very beginning Talenti’s objective has been to offer furnishings that create a coherent link between the

various spaces, adapting to the shifting habitational settings.

“Our sofas are so successful because their chameleon-like nature makes them ideal for a wide range of purposes”, says company president Fabrizio Cameli. “We make tables of all sizes, using every type of material and introducing new ones, always ensuring that the client/designer sees everything as entirely natural”. Current trends in materials and finishes are being shaped by the supply chain crisis, which has forced companies and consumers to widen their horizons.

“Wood and aluminium have become hard to source, so we’ve researched different compositions. The 2022 catalogue introduces tables and coffee tables with lava stone tops and two new collections, Malè and Reef feature surfaces in polypropylene, a very modern, easy-to-maintain material.

As environmental awareness is now a vital part of corporate philosophy across the board we’ve introduced accessories in eco-resin and eco-cement. These ductile materials make it possible to create mixes and colours with a strong visual impact”. The brand is increasingly involved in the yachtbuilding sector and it can be said that this area is now a priority for Talenti. “The nautical world has overturned the fossilised standards of artisanal customisation and is introducing more “domestic” furnishings with a more

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residential feel, even though they’re made using highperformance materials that enable them to adapt to the marine environment. The current trend is to develop a continuity between the residential and yachting worlds, creating craft where the domestic lifestyle is reproduced in a maritime environment”. The company is seeing this side of its activities increase in importance. It started with large vessels but is enjoying increasing success in the yacht and megayacht industry, too, with many furnishing projects on the books for next year, expressing the outdoor dimension of luxury furniture. “Furniture on a yacht should be elegant and beautiful but also long-lasting and practical.

Take, for example, the Riviera collection designed by Jean Philippe Nuel, created specifically for the yacht-building industry. It complies with the IMO standards required in this sector but also fits in perfectly with residential and contract projects”. Talenti’s portfolio of collaborations includes names like Azimut|Benetti, Sanlorenzo, Ferretti Group, Baglietto, Tankoa Yachts and Sunreef, with new relationships expected in 2022.

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The collaboration with the Studio Palomba has led to the creation of a number of collections. This page, sunbeds from the Argo Alu line (an aluminium version of the previous Argo Wood) and left, the relaxed layout of the George Collection.

The long-established collaboration has also resulted in new creations like the Leaf Collection, inspired by flower petals (photo left, bottom)

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Clean lines, lots of light, contemporary colours, warm, generous spaces designed for total relaxation. The Permare yard has taken on the difficult challenge of creating a voluminous 35.5-metre sport yacht that’s also a testbed for new features that aim to give a practical boost to achieving a more sustainable nautical sector

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esign, environmental awareness and a circular economy are interweaving themes on board the Amer 120 Neva, a refined superyacht with technological and engineering solutions based on the research and innovation that the yard has been engaged in for many years, with the aim of making its yachts more environmentally respectful.

Made by the Permare yard with interiors by Stefano Tini, exteriors by Andrea Ramasco and naval architecture

by Massimo Verme, this yacht has an unusual history – the owner ordered it on the day his Amer 100 was launched, so the yard has made two boats in sequence for the same owner.

The heart of the design is the huge structural metal and glass cage on the main deck supporting the fly bridge, replacing the classic fibreglass superstructure in order to limit the use of this material as recycling it at end of life is a complicated process.

This framework, which becomes an architectural element that emphasises the materials choice, hosts a 60-square-metre full beam saloon with dining and conversation areas. The white furniture and ceilings render the space bright and fresh, while mirrored surfaces multiply the reflections from the sea entering through the huge, 97-square-metre expanse of glass. One example of the circular economy and evidence of respect towards a prized wood under threat of disappearance is the flooring of vintage teak recovered from farmhouses and cut into strips. Beside the dining area are two recessed terraces, two delightful, sheltered open-air niches. The saloon is closed by a partition with a wine cabinet that becomes a furnishing element.

The owner’s suite located forward reflects the style and materials of the saloon – here, as throughout the yacht, rounded corners, steel inserts and an interplay of shiny and matt finishes generate movement, as does the special bed head in varnished cellulose, an example of the type of solution obtained by using a simple, natural material.

Four guest cabins are located on the lower deck, all identical as the yacht is intended for the charter market. An extreme symmetry dominates here, softened by dancing reflections. The colours are neutral and the style is sober but not minimal.

On-board flows are managed by the interior staircase connecting the three decks – a disguised door on an intermediate level between lower and main deck provides access to the crew area – and two symmetrical staircases leading from the cockpit to the flybridge and bows. These stairs make a distinctive addition to the yacht’s architectural elements. As in the interiors, the furniture and upholstery are in bright white, and the two open-air teak and resin tables are made by an artisanal workshop.

There are two lounges on the flybridge, both with hydromassage pool. The evocative infinity pool forward merges seamlessly into the sea beyond.

The metal structure and its huge glazed surfaces also shape the exterior design. The yacht retains the sporty character of Amer builds, resembling a wedge launched across the surface of the sea, an effect generated by the main deck window strip running from bow to stern and a superstructure suspended over the hull at the bows. These two elements create a single yet twofold volume, with the flybridge seeming to float above the hull.

Neva holds the record for the largest yacht powered by four 1000hp Volvo IPS engines, providing outstanding performance with a top speed of 28 knots and reduced consumption. This propulsion choice is a quiet solution with minimal vibration and the compact design of the Volvo IPS has made it possible to create a smaller engine room, an additional crew cabin and extra space for on-board toys. https://ameryachts.it

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On the main deck, two recessed balconies open out beside the dining area of the wide-body saloon. With a length of 35.5 metres and a beam of 7.40 metres, Neva is the flagship of the Permare yard. Opening, in the spacious lounge forward of the fly deck, with sofas, sunpads and infinity pool, the absence of visual barriers in front creates an extraordinary connection with the sea

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The interiors and exteriors share the same contemporary style and colour palette. The two symmetrical staircases in the main deck cockpit (left) become an architectural element.

The tables for open-air dining on both the main and fly deck (right) are in teak and resin. In the saloon (the two photos below) the mirrored finishes that highlight the metal cage multiply the sea’s reflections; the recycled teak flooring

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orking with Permare and the Amerio family means collaborating with sea-lovers who always present new challenges and stimulating input. The concept behind the Amer 120 Neva hinges on large volumes and above all on the wide-body main deck solution, unprecedented on a fast yacht of this type.

In all my designs I trace as few lines as possible from bow to stern, I seek out an extreme simplicity of form. In my opinion, when there are 3-4 lines on a bulwark then it’s too many.

Clean lines may exert a less immediate impact but they are timeless and never become boring.

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For the Amer 120 I’ve tried to create a harmonious shape to cover these enormous volumes, retaining the brand’s trademark sporty lines. The main deck terraces helped me a great deal in giving movement to the side of the yacht.

Another key factor in the project is the steel and cage-like structure that technologically-speaking enabled me to create a superstructure that seen from the outside seems to float above the hull. It’s very similar to an aircraft fuselage with very sleek lines. The flybridge is immense, and to protect it from the wind and for greater privacy we’ve inserted those “side eyes”, a double curve whose function is both aesthetic and practical.

As well as the floor-to-ceiling glazed bulwarks, the solution adopted in the bows, where the superstructure does not rest directly on the hull, reinforces the impression of lightness and movement that Neva communicates under way and at mooring

One of my favourite areas on board is the unusual saloon, inspired by sail yacht interiors, in the cockpit behind the glass door. It’s a sheltered, intimate spot where it’s possible to enjoy the sailing experience.

Our original intention was to open out the cockpit to the stern, but the owner wanted a large sunpad behind the sofas. There’s still plenty of contact with the sea, though – the beach club created by opening the garage door is a very functional, comfortable space and the lounge with infinity pool forward is another lovely area – not only is the forward wall made of glass but absence of visual barriers to the front makes it even more scenic and connected to the water.

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he owners of the Amer 120 Neva handed me a rather generalised brief. They wanted a light, bright, convivial vessel that provided a trouble-free on-board experience. Almost a free hand, in fact! Covid restrictions meant we weren’t able to meet very often, but we were often in touch to exchange renderings, images and so on. I also worked on the owners’ previous yacht, the Amer F100. Two very different projects. Not only is Neva wider, longer and brighter but I also took literally their request for light spaces, very different from the décor on the previous yacht with medium dark shades and generous use of walnut.

The Amer 120’s engineering design, size and emphasis on natural light made my job relatively easy – I complied with the specifications, creating spaces that would encourage relaxation. I didn’t want to include showy elements that could distract attention, preferring a decor that’s easy to comprehend, with light colours, windows and mirrors that reflect and multiply the images. As is my usual practice, I also went for an enduring style – the owner should feel at home on the yacht now and in the future.

As for on-board materials, there are many solutions inspired by nature - the recovered teak used for the saloon flooring gives off that distinctive old wood aroma, and walking on it is like strolling along on a beach. This also resulted in the choice of combining mink-coloured and white oak and turquoise details, which reflect the marine environment that the large windows bring into the interiors.

The extensive glazed areas simplify our work as architects, as does the choice of full-beam interiors. It’s on a much larger scale than on similar yachts and with all the side windows it generates that incredible feeling of living sheer above the sea.

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Five guest cabins, with the owner’s suite (above) on the main deck and four bright, spacious twin guest cabins on the lower deck, with sliding door into the bathroom giving depth to the space by extending the perspective. To side, the corridor and a play of mirrors on the lower deck

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Neva is the first example of the Amer 120 series to be launched. Four 1,000 hp Volvo Penta IPS engines power the yacht to a cruising speed of 23 knots and a top speed of 28 knots

The Shipyard Barbara Amerio, CEO Permare

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eglassing” is a word we at Permare coined to describe the work we’ve been doing for many years now to reduce the amount of fibreglass on board. The Amer 120 is evidence of this. The metal and steel box on the main deck embodies an innovative construction method that has enabled us to save four tonnes of fibreglass, showing that by replacing composite with recyclable materials we can make vessels with a smaller environmental impact.

We work closely with our owners to encourage them to select materials with knowledge and awareness. On Neva, for example, we’ve emphasised natural, simple yet green finishes – recovered teak, ecoleather instead of leather, materials derived from the waste products of corn processing, and the owners’ bed is in cellulose.

The yacht is an accurate representation of our mood, with sporty lines, extremely high quality, refined but not exaggerated design and very liveable spaces, like the seamless flow created by the cockpit and saloon, a huge space developing on a single level.

With the Amer 120 we wanted, in the words of our supplier-poet Paolo Giuli, “To write a new demarcation between the sea and the yacht’s spaces, the largest possible and pursuing the invisible…a play of light and interiors, brighter than we could have hoped. Our work, though, deliberately went no further than the outlines, allowing all our clients to write on the sea the most beautiful novel they have ever read - their own life!” We’ve also paid great attention to details and choices that highlight Italian artisanal skills. For example, we commissioned Italian artisans to work the recovered teak and make the teak and resin tables for the exteriors and the wine cellar in the saloon, all of which help generate a pleasant conviviality. From a technical point of view we’ve been very careful about the amount and distribution of weight. Although the cage is heavier than the alternative in composite we managed to reduce the overall weight – 120 tonnes isn’t a lot for this kind of yacht and this is reflected by the remarkably low consumption figures, also made possible by the efficient Volvo Penta IPS propulsion system.

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There may be many more of them than you imagined women in yacht design who help make owners’ dreams even more beautiful and stylish. Enterprising, creative, sensitive and strong, their skills enable them to add value in a design sector that until now has been a maledominated preserve. And these women are always ready for new challenges

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MAELA LENCI

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“I spent a lot of time at the yard. I had experience of all the skill sets, and dressed in my work overalls I listened and learnt. I didn’t see any differences based on my gender”

IVANA PORFIRI

“I felt a real urgency about putting myself against the challenges presented by a sector like yacht design, creating something sophisticated with a natural, timeless beauty”

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o longer rare pearls, women are gaining a higher profile in the yacht design world, a workplace that until a few years ago was a male preserve where women were an almost invisible presence.

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Now, though, their creativity, sensitivity, precision and determination are helping them attract

a great deal of attention. Wonderfully capable, they interpret owners’ dream, imbuing their yachts with personality and style. The ONE Yacht and Design has gone in search of these female trailblazers, and has found them in many famous design studios and yacht-building yards. Some have taken the plunge, opening their own studio and making a name for themselves on the international scene. This means that things are changing in the professional development sector, too. “We’ve been offering a Masters in Yacht Design at the Politecnico di Milano for twenty years now. During this time we’ve seen many changes”, says Silvia Piardi, Honorary Professor at Politecnico di Milano and former Director of the Design Department. It used to be that out of twenty-five students enrolling on the course only four or five would be women, now they make up a third of the total. However, the sector is still male-dominated, but this reflects the situation in the wider design sector. For many years the PoliMi has promoted initiatives to increase the number of women choosing to enter engineering. While the students in

“I started out designing interiors for Costa Crociere ships, then I moved on to fantastic yachts. I enabled spaces to breathe in my designs.

That was twenty-five years ago!

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product design courses are mainly male, interior design is dominated by female students. Why is it that women create only yacht interiors and not exterior lines? “This is also the case in terrestrial architecture”, says Patricia Viels. With the international Citterio Viels studio she designs all aspects of the yachts, and together they handled the interiors of the Custom Line Navetta 30 and some previous Sanlorenzo models. “It’s true, there are many female interior designers but not many architects in the sector I come from. We’d like to increase our presence there”. There’s never been a yacht entirely created by a woman.

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“I come from a different world, industrial design, so without blowing my own trumpet I think I’ve introduced solutions and trends from design and architecture to the project”

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“A design can be considered “feminine” when it’s communicative, evocative and emotional. And, most of all, when it brings a sense of tactility to the interiors”

“I think that the added value doesn’t derive from the designer’s gender, but his or her sensibility and awareness. I like to think I’m appreciated for my commitment and precision”

Years ago tried star architect Zaha Hadid with the design of Jazz, a 90-metre for Blohm+Voss that looked like an exoskeleton. It was too early, the time wasn’t right for that vision. But Francesca Orio would readily take up the challenge. For ten years she has been part of the team formed around Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta in Officina Italiana Design, developing interiors for Riva. “I follow all the stages of the concept up to launch, from the initial volumetric studies to details of style, selecting materials, but I’d love to try the exteriors of a yacht”. Michela Reverberi, an architect who has worked in yacht design since the 1990s, is already on the case . “I’ve been working on a new concept that I hope will soon be built. Yacht design is a field where men are in the majority, but women are asserting themselves”. Among these was Maela Lenci, who led the company. “Lenci Marine was founded in 1989, and in the 1990s we designed pleasure craft and in 2003 I took the reins. My father, an industrial designer, worked on the superstructure. I spent a lot of time in the yard: it was my school”. Her passion and work are rooted in her childhood. “The sea and design have been part of life since I was little”, says Laura Avogadri, who has worked for some time in Officina Italiana Design, “During holiday time

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I think that what I bring to the sector as a woman is a profound sensitivity to designing details and material elements while respecting the necessary complex spaces on board the yachts”

my evenings always included a walk around the harbour, looking at all the sail yachts and wondering what they were like inside”. Another example is Martina Zuccon, born into the business and now at the helm, together with her brother Bernardo, of the design studio founded by her parents Gianni Zuccon and Paola Galeazzi. “When the other kids went to a theme park I was taken to the Genoa Boat

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Show to see the yachts Mum and Dad had designed. In our experience it’s hard to split the design process into different parts”. It’s also impossible to imagine separating exterior and interior, it’s much easier to think of them as operating in harmony. Costanza Pazzi, who joined the Ferretti Group around 135

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“It is not a question of a maledominated world, but of how best to tackle this truism. I grew up in a male group of friends and studying engineering really helped me to better understand the male team-building way of acting in life, not just working” “Being a woman has never stopped me. I’ve always experienced a balance of male and female in my family and cultural milieu”

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“Right from the start I’ve approached a male world by trying to understand the dynamics, adding something rather than changing them. That’s my professional approach”

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twelve years ago as interiors design manager, says, “I’m now Project Architect, I follow CRN’s true custom yachts owners in their stylistic choices and I become a point of contact between clients and the yard. I follow the design of the volumes and offer solutions that suit the client’s style for interiors and exteriors”. But some see the boat from the inside then look at it again from the balanced, aligned exterior. “In yacht building I interact with my colleagues, in this case all men, who design wonderful exteriors. I can only think of how to contribute to their work and seek an equilibrium between exterior and interior, often suggesting changes”, says Marjiana Radovic, co-founder with her partner Marco Bonelli of m2atelier studio, which occupies the sweet spot between residential, product design and LÜRSSEN - MADSUMMER

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yacht design, bringing touches of style from the residential sector. “The hotel industry, too”, adds Margherita Casprini, who collaborates on interiors with Francesco Paszkowski Design. “It’s a migration of ideas that I think is the result of an increasingly expert and demanding clientele, a different way of experiencing the sea and the fact that more and more the yacht embodies an idea of freedom and privacy. In all this, women bring a more all-round vision to the design work”. These views bring a breath of fresh air to a traditionally rather stuffy nautical industry. However, architect Francesca Burdisso, who has spent time with Ferretti and now shares a studio in Ravenna with Emiliano Capponi, thinks that although she has contributed during her career to introducing solutions, styles, and trends

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“I was approached to design Edge for Celebrity Cruises and was excited at the challenge of changing the face of the cruises industry. Then we launched two yachts with Pearl Yachts. I approach any project as designing luxury private homes”

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PATRICIA VIELS

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“We’ve tried to highlight the extraordinary aspects of a yacht’s interiors, transferring all our knowledge and drawing in elements from the residential world without transforming it into a house”

“I think my approach to yachts is neither feminine nor masculine, it’s contemporary and receptive to the needs of a constantly-changing world. You have to be sensitive and aware to be able to understand and interpret these requirements”

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from design and architecture, “Now this type of cross-fertilisation has become such a universal phenomenon that I think we should go back and take another look at nautical tradition. It has only temporarily been set aside, and should always remain as a vital point of reference”. Like her, many other daring designers have made the great leap by opening studios whose approach covers a number of sectors. Francesca Muzio was Creative Director of the Interior Design Department di CRN until 2009, but then decided to take advantage of her feminine touch. Now her FM Architettura studio works on yacht, hotel and residential interiors. “Feminine design is about balance and harmony, about beauty and gracefulness and it can help combine design and functionality, without having one pushing the other into the background”, she says. “These crazy times have brought awareness about the importance of domestic comfort and we’ve realized that people are looking for ways to deal with the lack of human touch”. This approach demands skill, but also means accepting some daunting challenges.

Like those taken on by Laura Pomponi, who after a long stint in shipyards has opened her Luxury Project studio: “What I actually like about building a yacht is the intricacy of the process. It’s like a DNA helix, and I love solving these complex issues. For sure my technical background (a degree in technical engineering and a PhD in engineering - ed) has helped me a lot, even if in yachting it seems that being female means you need to try harder and be agreeable at all times. Laura Sessa, who has

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“The interior design world is made up of choices that mainly involve putting together materials, colours and a knowledge of their characteristics. Women have a stronger sense of this than men”

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LAURA AVOGADRI

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“A different view of the project, a new point of view shaped by an emotionality and awareness, which are qualities of the female world.

Looking at something from a new viewpoint is bound to add value”

“The ability to enter into harmony with a space and the people who will live in it, isn’t necessarily a female trait, but it’s certainly more pronounced in people who feel with their heart and think with their head.

And that’s almost always a woman”

“Women designers have an intuitive sense, an ability to be flexible and adapt to the development of a project that in a sector like the nautical industry can contribute to the successful outcome of a project” BAGLIETTO - SILVER FOX

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never been inclined see gender differences in her career, does not allow herself to be intimidated by the dominant presence of men in the sector. “In fact, I believe that we all have different types of experience to offer, and I think that fact I’ve worked for ten years on sail yacht projects has led me to study and make use of spaces in a functional, almost obsessive way to avoid wasting any space”. Giuseppina Arena deploys architectural rigour and the sensibilities of an interior designer. “Working at military naval shipyards and luxury yacht yards means I can now visualise interior spaces with a controlled yet innovative creativity”.

They say that curiosity is female, and it’s certainly true that Carlotta Malatesta uses hers to help express her versatility at the Luca Dini Design &Architecture studio. “Unbridled curiosity and influences from design, architecture, fashion and decoration in general are my constant sources of inspiration”. What this means is that when managing an interior design women have an exceptional talent for interpreting clients’ desires. Francesca Attuoni, Interior Designer Manager at Baglietto, believes firmly in the truth of this. “I hope that meritocracy and professionalism can find a role in a workplace like the nautical sector, which

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is dominated by a mainly masculine presence. It should apply to men and women, with mutual recognition of the work we do”. There’s no shortage of recognition for Patricia Urquiola, a well-known architect in the residential and product design sectors. She recently designed the interiors of the Sanlorenzo SD96, taking a measured approach to her work, giving her stylistic hallmarks a nautical interpretation. Massimo Perotti chose her because he wanted to bring a more feminine approach to the yard’s work. “Patricia has the ability to blend beauty and comfort, always with a touch of irony and awareness”, said the Executive Chairman of Sanlorenzo. A lovely compliment that bodes well for the future of women in the entire sector.

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TAILOR-MADE The latest model in the Azimut Yachts Flybridge collection, the Azimut 68 adapts to the desires of contemporary owners, who increasingly demand bespoke solutions

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he Azimut 68 is the latest iteration of the brand’s Flybridge collection that offers the market unparalleled customisation for a yacht of its size. The model, one of the Azimut Yachts’ 2021/22 novelties, proposes a choice of three interior layouts, distinguished by the positioning of the

galley, the Azimut 68 can create an informal, convivial or intimate living space suited to the owner’s on-board lifestyle.

Inspired by sportscar design, exterior designer Alberto Mancini has used a modern language to guide the evolution of the Flybridge collection and highlight the distinctive features of Azimut Yachts with an ever-sharper cleanness of line. “The yacht had to carry on the evolution of the Flybridge collection in continuity with the previous models, bringing out the typical styles of Azimut Yachts and, at the same time, modelling a sleek and streamlined yacht with ever-cleaner lines,” he explains. “In addition, I used a stylistic language that transforms some functional elements into design details.”

The exteriors enclose Azimut Yachts’ stylistic features, reinforcing Mancini’s pursuit for sportiness together with a cleanliness of lines. “The side glazed surface in the saloon is never interrupted and emphasises a minimalism created thanks to the automotive approach to the project, also seen in the hull lines in the bow,” Mancini adds. “In addition, decisive and horizontal marks express strength and stability, contributing to perfect harmony and proportion between the hull, deck and the superstructure, in line with the stylistic path started five years ago.”

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Opposite, the Azimut 68 offers a choice of three interiors layouts for different on-board lifestyles. Above, the eye-catching cockpit seat is carefully designed to look like a self-standing sofa.

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noticeable in the spacious bow zone, where part of the sun pad can be flipped to create a huge lounge

Above, the ‘Lanterna’

furnished with a facing pair of extra-deep and incredibly comfy sofas. The flybridge offers three separate

layout has an elegant

zones: a spacious sun pad, a dining area, and a stern area that can also be used for sunbathing or

lounge at the entrance

furnished with large sofas as a socialising area.

to the main deck, with

An important feature of the interiors is the spaciousness of the accommodation, configured to offer

a galley off to one side,

four cabins and three bathrooms of decidedly generous dimensions. Interior designer Achille Salvagni

closed off by a solution

designed the interiors to produce maximum stylistic harmony and brings some of the defining features

that combines ribbing

of his most important projects, such as smooth, curving lines, generous spaces and an extraordinary

and plexiglass. Opposite

cleanness of line.

top, this configuration

A fundamental concept in the interior design is undoubtedly the transformability and multifunctionality

gives the galley privacy

of the spaces. This is particularly clear in the day area on the main deck, laid out on two levels. Thanks

but allows light to flow

to two coffee tables that can be lowered and the possibility of installing a second TV in the wall, this

throughout the space.

zone can be turned into two different and independent areas.

Opposite bottom, the

Another focus is sustainability: to reduce its environmental impact, the Azimut 68 is characterised by

refined owner’s suite

an extensive use of carbon fibre in the yacht’s topside, including the superstructure, the hard top and

is characterised by a

part of the deck, aiming to cut consumption levels despite the yacht’s generous volumes. The same goal

natural sense of luxury

was key to the design of the hull, whose forms have been optimised to achieve better performance and

and an atmosphere of

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DON’T CALL IT A VAN! From the jet or yacht in a personalised office on wheels, ultra-connected and comfortable, arriving at your destination rested and without compromising productivity

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he same comfortable and connected surroundings as a business jet but in a van where everything can be personalised. The concept developed by Delta Automotive, a spin-off of Delta Interior Design, an Italian company based in Sirone (Lecco) that specialises in aircraft interiors, was to create a mobile, sanitised interior that can host eight people, enabling them to work without interruption

as if they were in an office, sitting at a fully-equipped desk and with a constant Internet connection whatever country they are in or borders they cross. It can be based on any vehicle – in this case it’s a Mercedes Sprinter van with every detail of the interiors chosen by the owner, from the leathers and fabrics to the drawer handles. The climatisation follows the rules in force on aircraft, with cool air drawn in from the ceiling and warm air from the floor, as comfort dictates that the feet must maintain a temperature 1.5° C above that of the head. Lighting is controlled from a tablet operating smart glass windows that darken on command, although it’s also possible simply to close the classic curtains. Energy is supplied by 110-volt, 220-volt or USB sockets with an inverter providing AC and a distribution unit with the same protection found on board aircraft. Passengers can move around upright with ease to shift from the workstation the relaxation area. A galley is available on request to enable high-end catering to be provided. The driving position is independent, and an interphone allows passengers to communicate with the driver. “A vehicle like this is a resource and a calling card”, says engineer Matteo Bulletti, the head of the company.

“It’s impossible to give a quote off the top of your head, it depends on what the client wants. Apart from safety considerations there are no limits”. From the point of view of performance and handling, taking weight limitations into account is normal practice for a company involved in aircraft design and construction – as a result light weight is a crucial element if the van’s performance and safety in terms of acceleration, road-holding, range and braking are not to be compromised. Aeronautical materials and components are used throughout, as they are light, tough and provide sound insulation – although in this case there is no jet engine thundering away outside the window! They also have flame-retardant properties and can easily be replaced. www.deltautomotive.com

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The concept developed by Delta Automotive, a spin-off of Delta Interior Design, was to create a mobile, sanitised interior that can host eight people, enabling them to work without interruption as if they were in an office

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One of the first ACH160 units, still in the Experimental livery.

Flight tests leading to certification of the new lownoise “Blue-Edge”main rotor took three years to complete.

Right, the VIP configuration interiors

INNOVATION AT THE SERVICE OF COMFORT

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The ACH160 is the Corporate/VIP version of the latest Airbus helicopter. It features an array of innovations from materials to electronics and especially aerodynamics, with the introduction of the Blue Edge rotor, the quietest in the world

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he Air Corporate company is the Italian client for the semi-

means that the air conditioning can only be engaged after passengers

VIP version of the Airbus ACH160 helicopter, a twin-engine

have boarded when at least one of the twin 1,100 hp Turbomeca

aircraft costing 14 million euro, presented in Milan last

Arrano engines is spooled up, which means the rotors will also turn.

autumn. The letters AC in the H160’s official name denote the

Apart from this the CH160 is clearly a development of the H160, one

opportunities for personalisation with six types of layout for up ten

of the most advanced helicopters in the world designed to operate

passengers. As well as the Italian company, eight more clients based

anywhere with no limitations and to require minimal maintenance

in Europe, China, Thailand and North and South America have

thanks to extensively digitalised processes, a significant contribution

finalised orders for this model, whose innovative features involved

to efficiency in service. The structure is made entirely of composite

the registration by Airbus of sixty-eight new patents. The most

materials, reducing undercarriage weight, and the hydraulic brakes

important of these is undoubtedly the shape of the Blue Edge rotor

are electrically operated. The weight savings mean that the aircraft

tip, which reduces internal and external noise. With a maximum

consumes around 15% less fuel than its competitors. The list of

take-off weight of just over six tonnes and a cruising speed of 175

aerodynamic innovations includes a biplane stabiliser for enhanced

Kts for a 475-mile maximum range, on the Italian market the Franco-

stability at low speeds and a quieter tilted Fenestron tail rotor. The

German helicopter is positioned between the Italian-built AW 169

pilots are provided with latest-generation integrated avionics and

and AW139, but with some simplifications like the omission of the

the passenger cabin, even when configured for ten passengers, offers

Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) and systems enabling the rotors to

significantly higher comfort levels than previous Airbus models like

remain stationary while the engine is turning. Operationally this

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STYLE AND PERFORMANCE Versatile and with a modern design, the new 331GT is the Onda Tenders flagship, a comfortable and practical boat to be used both as a day cruiser or chase tender

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The 371GT is fitted with twin Oxe 300hp outboards. The units by Onda Tenders can all be personalized with fully customised solutions so that the owner’s and crew’s requirements and expectations can be fully met

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he 331GT is comfortable, stable and passengers can move

fender supplied by Fender Innovations in the Netherlands.

around on board with ease. It’s perfect for excursions

Versatile, fast and with ample seating fore and aft, the new model

along the coast, but Onda Tender’s new flagship is above

is fitted with twin Oxe 300hp outboards, the world’s first high-

all the ideal superyacht support craft. Shown at the Monaco Yacht

performance diesel outboard engines (although clients can choose

Show 2021, the first Onda Tenders model to arrive from Greece

their preferred propulsion system, inboard or outboard). The One

immediately obtained a favourable response. Onda Tender was

Yacht and Design tested the boat at the MYS in rough seas and it displayed surprising stability.

The first to be sold went to the owner of a 56-metre Turquoise superyacht who wanted to be able to tow the chase boat behind the mothership as well as refuel from its diesel tanks. When the tender is in full charter mode the aft sunbed lifts to reveal an extra crew berth underneath with 1.7 meters of headroom.

The 371GT is currently the largest model in the Onda fleet, but the yard is also working on a 14-metre hull and other custom projects. www.ondatenders.com

founded in 1962 and has developed considerable expertise in building pleasure and military craft.

Designed by Mannerfelt Design Team in Sweden, in features a generous beam coupled with high bulwarks and a deep-V hull with two ventilated steps to reduce drag. The hull is built of vinylester GRP, but the hard top that provides shelter from the sun is of multi-axial carbon fibre, offering a combination of strength and light weight. Like the other two models in the Onda range, the 341P (Patrol) and 321L (Limousine), the 371GT (Grand Turismo) sports the brand’s signature wrap-around protective

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AN ECO-SUSTAINABLE GYM New from Germany, fitness equipment that respects the planet. Made of wood and other natural materials, these items feature a unique design and are the ideal on-board choice, fitting smoothly into all decor concepts

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t’s possible to be sustainable while keeping fit, too. Owners with an awareness of the importance of on-board materials can now create a gym with equipment made of wood and

featuring a unique design. Dominik Kuprecht, founder and CEO of WaterRower, has been making this type of product since 2010 with his NOHrD brand, repeating the success of the WaterRower machines designed in 1988 by John Duke, a rower in the American team, which replicate the physical dynamics of real-life rowing. Now the WaterRower range of fitness equipment is joined

by WallBars, SlimBeam, TriaTrainer, Swing Bell, NOHrDWall, WaterGrinder and NOHrDBike. In 2019 WaterRower/NOHrD acquired Sprintbok and this non-motorised treadmill takes its official place in the already wide range of equipment offered.

Ecologically sound, it requires no electricity to power it, and its users can set their own rhythm. A screen is equipped with the integrated Sprintbok App. They are much more than simply pieces of sports equipment - artisan-made in Nordhorn, Germany using wood from ecosustainable forests in Germany, they embody all the qualities of functionality, design and sustainable production. These refined sports instruments are made using natural materials that perfectly complement all types of interior concepts.

The company provides Home packages and Home Fitness solutions. It also possible to create personalised fitness sessions using MyNOHrD.com, which offers more than 300 video exercises on NOHrD and WaterRower equipment.

The WaterRower range of fitness equipment: they are made using wood from eco-sustainable forests in Germany

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driven

Bovet 1822 pushes the made-to-measure concept to an extreme with a pair of bespoke watches designed to adapt to a range of uses, from wrist to dashboard

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The Bovet 1822 in 44 mm white gold Amadeus system case for owners of the Boat Tail. The Spirit of Ecstasy features on the front, under the Caleidolegno dial.

Below, with its mount. Opposite page, a sketch of the system that attaches it to the Rolls Royce’s dashboard

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n horology the idea of “his & hers” has always been associated with watches designed to complement life in a relationship, to be worn by a couple who live in such perfect harmony they feel the need to wear

identical accessories. The presence of a third party, of course, would be tactfully ignored, at least until Bovet 1822 received a rather singular request – to make two unique timepieces that could respond to the aesthetic requirements of two wealthy clients of the Rolls Royce company while fulfilling the technical specifications of the brand’s new Boat Tail (see our feature on page 60), a one-off vehicle commissioned from the Goodwoodbased manufacturers by the well-heeled clients mentioned above. Right from the start the car was designed to host not just the obligatory clock in the centre of the dashboard, but specially-designed pieces by Bovet. The Swiss masters based the design on the Amadeo, whose versatile character has led it to become an icon of the brand’s watchmaking expertise. The result is two interpretations featuring a unique 44 mm white case with dials front and back, intended to function as wristwatch, pocket watch, desk clock, pendant and, of course, part of the Boat Tail instrumentation, neatly housed in an aluminium and titanium support designed to dampen the vibration caused by the car – although as it’s a Rolls Royce, this is, of course, minimal! The two models have different cases – the men’s watch is smooth and unadorned, the women’s version is ornate – and different supplementary dials. On the men’s watch it is in aventurine with a star system motif, while on the women’s watch it is in mother-of-pearl with floral pattern. Two micro-mechanical interpretations powered by a manual movement with tourbillon. Completion of these horological wonders took the brand’s master artisans over 3,000 hours. www.bovet.com

Above, the back of the men’s model reveals a 60-second tourbillon regulating the manually wound movement within, an aventurine dial with constellations and a lacquered reproduction of the car. To side, the watch becomes a perfect on-board instrument

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From their privileged position in the Ordino hillsides, the Ordino Mountain Residences enjoy sweeping views of the valley. Primarily a ski resort, the charming town of Ordino transforms in the summer months to a premier destination for hiking and mountain biking

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MOVING MOUNTAINS Whether in the summer sun or in the winter snow, the Ordino Mountain Residences are perfectly positioned to capitalise on every view, every ray of sunlight, and package it in luxurious style

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Intricate interior architecture and the extensive use of wood help the properties retain a cabin-like chalet style.

Designed to be a home for all seasons, the living spaces are versatile with direct access to the exterior deck and terraces

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n a private corner of the privileged Parish of Ordino, a new

office space. The en suite bedrooms are appointed with high-end

residential development is taking shape. Mimicking the sweeping

finishes, cocooning the inhabitant in the embracing warmth of

mountain slopes of the Andorra region (in the Pyrenees, between

wood panelled walls with dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass.

Spain and France), this exclusive resort is perfectly positioned

The living spaces are arranged open plan with large kitchens,

to capitalise on the views and the tranquillity whilst providing

intimate dining areas, feature fireplaces and lounges that put

residents with convenient access to the 63 kilometres of the Vallnord

comfort at the fore. These spaces benefit from direct access to

ski slopes.

the terrace, allowing for a more organic inside/outside living

There are various properties available for purchase, from private

dynamic in the summer months.

five-bedroom chalets to three and four bedroom triplex apartments.

Communal amenities have also been incorporated, with a

Comprising just five chalet-style buildings, the sensational new

multifunctional social club and play space for children.

development has been conceived by the Spanish architecture

The carefully considered design is one that quietly demands your

practice, Rafael De La-Hoz Arquitectos.

respect. Modern materials and design aesthetics, such as the use

The chalets feature a gabled slate roof with facades in traditional

of glass, have been beautifully partnered with classic Andorran

materials – stone and wood – and are arranged to strategically

architectural style. Not only have the buildings been perfectly

capture the sunlight whilst respecting the accentuated topography

integrated to their environment and the essence of the country

of this unique Biosphere Reserve – the first of its kind in the

retained, it has been enhanced.

Principality of Andorra.

Properties at the Ordino Mountain Resort are listed for sale with

The larger residences boast indoor pools or on-deck infinity-edged

Sotheby’s International Realty. Price on application.

plunge pools, gyms and home spas as well as cinema rooms and

https://ordinoresidentialmountainresort.com

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