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LEONARDO SARTI_VIRTUS 47M
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eonardo Santi’s Elegantiae concept superbly balances
sections to create a classy yet dynamic ambience. Santi
luxury and modern lines. The former Benetti Interior
chose two types of Calacatta marble also: Calacatta Oro
Architect and 2020 Design et Al. finalist is currently
to embellish and characterise, with elegant Cremo Delicato
working with Mengi Yay Yachts on tailoring the interior
for the main foyer. Marble even frames the sculptures in
of a Virtus 47m around the idea. Santi’s great signatures
the boiserie in the main saloon. Wood-framed wall panels,
are his artful lighting, knowledge of Italian marble and
all beautifully lit, also feature artworks, most notably the
passion for fine art. Richness is added to clean, simple lines
stunning “Il Promesso” sculpture by Matteo Pugliese in the
by luxe materials, resulting in an extremely modern yet
foyer. Lastly, Elegantiae’s neutral color palette means that
elegant look. In this yacht, he uses light as an architecture
future customisation will be exceptionally easy.
element – long LED strip lights alternate with shorter
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