Evolving Spaces

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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