Evolving Spaces by Paola Bertelli
Rethink places and scenarios, open up more and more to the sea. With Alloy, Bernardo and Martina Zuccon investigate new aspects of “design for the sea”, creating a daring and unusual setting for on-board life 28
The exterior lines of the 44-metre Alloy is a modern interpretation of the Sanlorenzo DNA. The 147 square metre owner’s apartment forward is laid out over three levels – sleeping area below, lounge on the intermediate level, and a study connected to a terrace with swim-ming pool on the upper deck
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elentless research, experimentation and exploration – the
swimming pool in the most private area of the yacht.
world of living spaces is constantly evolving. This is the
The spaces of the upper deck relaxation room/cinema and the outdoor
background to all the projects by Zuccon International
areas of the sundeck, but especially the beach club, are also surprising
Project. The studio was founded forty years ago, and du-
– the yacht seems totally sealed when under way but and that once at
ring this time it has played an important role in the innovations and
anchor transforms itself, opening out on three sides to kindle an almost
transformations that have revolutionised the pleasure sailing world.
visceral relationship with the sea. This relationship is also evident in
The 44-metre Alloy by Sanlorenzo is the eminent example of this styli-
the interior spaces with full-height windows that eliminate physical
stic drive. Bernardo Zuccon created the interior layout on this first model
restrictions and direct the eye towards the sea outside.
together with his sister Martina. In his words, “It’s a process whose
“Our work is based on a desire to establish a common thread between
purpose is to explore the possibility of altering some paradigms that
indoor and outdoor spaces by using the same stylistic language. In this
are deeply rooted in naval tradition, developing new habitats and new
way we create an extremely contemporary environment based on a
scenarios to offer to the owner and those experiencing the yacht”.
dynamic play of light and shadow and the widespread use of slatted
The challenge has a twofold objective – to keep the Sanlorenzo yard’s
wood”. Wood, especially walnut, acts a mediator between classic tastes
DNA alive in the external livery, expressed, however, through a new,
and more modern trends. “The dark colour of walnut gives these spaces
modern language, and freeing it from traditional systems without losing
a very warm base tone. We decided to complement this with light fabrics
sight of the object’s functions, the yacht’s navigability and comfort
and ceilings to offset the solid presence of the wood. We then included
when under way. The result is a 147 square metre owner’s apartment
leather and marble details for the same purpose”.
in the yacht’s forward section, laid out over three levels – the sleeping
Alloy embodies a vigorous design creativity that Bernardo Zuccon says
accommodation on the lower deck, followed by a lounge on an interme-
is directed towards better living, because “That’s my way of approa-
diate level and a studio on the upper deck connected to a terrace with
ching design”. www.zucconinternationalproject.com
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