Eighth unit in a successful series of superyachts, the new T52 blends the Baglietto brand’s iconic aesthetic with cutting-edge functionality where every detail is meticulously developed to evoke the sea and transform the on-board experience into a unique adventure
by Désirée Sormani- ph. courtesy of Baglietto
ome yachts embody an owner’s dreams while others also express a special ambition. This is the case with Awandra, not just a magnificent yacht but an opportunity to enable an exceptional project – to travel around the world in the company of a family who are dynamic sports enthusiasts and lovers of open-air life. To make this dream come true the owner chose a yard that can offer highly flexible personalisation and a line of yachts that provide contact with nature. Not surprisingly the owner chose the Baglietto T52, a steel and aluminium displacement craft that emphasises contact with nature with functional spaces and unusual passenger flows. The name chosen for the yacht is a clear declaration of intent, expressing its destiny - in the Yoruba language of West Africa, Awandra means ‘the chosen one’ or ‘destined for greatness’. A name that carries connotations of being unique and special. Its market success speaks for itself - Awandra is the eighth example. She was created by the skilful hand of Francesco Paszkowski, who has combined Baglietto’s iconic aesthetic with cutting-edge functionality where every detail is meticulously developed to evoke the sea and transform the on-board experience into a unique adventure. “A long journey into the highest level of customisation, driven by the pursuit of original forms, optimisation of exterior spaces, and meticulous attention to detail”, says Awandra’s designer. Like all her sisters, she boasts all the features responsible for the success of the T52 line. “Nine T52s have been sold so far. We’ve launched eight and the latest is set to take to the water this year”, says Fabio Ermetto, CCO of Baglietto. “This model has in fact been replaced by a more advanced version lengthened to 54 metres (the T54). The first of these was sold recently”. Awandra is laid out over four decks and has an elegant profile defined by sleek, athletic lines. Like the previous yachts in the series, she has interconnected spaces and a breath-taking open stern creating a three-level beach club – the floor of the large pool moves up and down, and when closed provides more space for the deck. The folding stern bulwark allows guests to enjoy the cruise in the utmost comfort and safety. When opened, it creates a comfortable swimming platform with retractable ladder for easy access to the sea.
The owner had a clear vision: a yacht dedicated to spending quality time with family and friends and to practising sports. Sea and fun were his top priorities. In place of a traditional beach club, there’s an adventure room to store bicycles, water skis, and diving equipment. Special attention was given to centralising crew activities amidship.
The semi-shaded sundeck (offering 135 square metres of space!) is an unrivalled feature on yachts of this size. The sundeck is linked to the main deck aft, as usual, but also forward by a clever retractable staircase that creates an alternative route but also give the space a striking circularity. The sky lounge on the upper deck is a distinctive area with large retractable glass walls creating a sort of veranda where interior and exterior spaces coalesce to create a single space. The veranda is a defining element of the large saloon, imagined from the time of the original design as a continuation of the large beach club.
The elegant full-beam owner’s cabin is one the forward main deck, while all four guest cabins, all conceived in the same flawlessly elegant, restrained style, are on the lower deck. The owners wanted their floating villa to evoke the sea and voyaging with understated elegance, an intention reflected by the colour palette. On this basis the Paszkowski studio began developing every detail of the interiors, supported by the owners’ desire for a yacht unlike any other. Paszkowski was encouraged to explore new interior geometries with furniture made to measure for the yacht. A sense of the marine world and nature dominate throughout and the plays of natural light flooding in through the large windows help define the spatial presence of every interior.
The overall result is a calm, relaxing and intimate atmosphere just like that of a family. www.baglietto.com
The T52’s unmistakeable and elegant profile. Opposite page, the sundeck lounge. In the main deck saloon (opening), bespoke items of furniture like the unusuallyshaped dining table are complemented LC701 chairs by Summit and the custom-made sofa is joined by Akiki Lounge armchairs by Gallotti and a Les Antilles coffee table with turquoise top by the invisible Collection
A play of infinite geometries created by the shapes of the made-to-measure furniture items, the materials used, including marbles, wood and select upholstery together with details and decoration define the Awandra’s interiors. The sea with all its colours and life is expressed everywhere, enhancing the emotional charge of the voyage
Exterior Design, Francesco Paszkowski, Founder of Francesco Paszkowski Design
The owner’s priority was to maximise open-air living with large social areas. As a result, the upper deck and sundeck together feature three dining areas and six conversation areas. Subtle adjustments and careful research into specific furniture geometries allowed us to achieve this while maintaining harmony between interior and exterior design. The upper deck space with a solid roof and retractable glass walls - we introduced these to create seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living - differs from earlier yachts. Her owner preferred a lounge with a dining area which offers an enchanting veranda-like experience with an uninterrupted connection to the sea. Aft of the veranda the owner wanted both a dining and a relaxing area, which required additional space. We relocated the staircase connecting the main to the upper deck from starboard to port. Designed with two 90-degree flights, the stair layout creates more usable deck area, enabling both functions comfortably. Awandra keeps her main innovative design concept:
Some views of the exteriors highlight the many hospitable exterior areas whose furniture is custommade: round sofas, dining tables on the sun and upper decks and pentagonal coffee tables. The variety of the geometries creates harmonious movement in all the on-board spaces
the vast 135-square-metre sundeck is directly connected to the upper foredeck by a passerelle. When not in use, the passerelle elegantly retracts into the deck. This seamless integration arose from the idea that looking down from the sundeck to the upper deck always suggested an unexplored potential connection between the two and offers an entirely new perspective for onboard living, a solution we like very much. When guests desire shade on the upper foredeck, carbon-fibre poles can be fitted to the gunwales to support generous awnings. Finally Awandra features a retractable pool floor aft on the main deck. When empty, the pool bottom rises to deck level, transforming the space and integrating seamlessly into the outdoor living area. The pool confirms the synergy between creativity and advanced engineering—made possible by outstanding teamwork between the Baglietto technical department and our studio. We conceived the idea; Baglietto engineered the solution to conceal the pool.
Several details reveal the extensive research and craftsmanship behind the interior design. The fabric palette—ecru with light blue, turquoise, aqua green and aquamarine—mirrors the colours of interior and enhances the sense of freshness and lightness the owner wanted. Opposite page, the upper deck skylounge, a fresh, informal area with windows that open to transform it into a large veranda that connects to the spacious outdoor terrace
Interior Design / Francesco Paszkowski Design in collaboration with Margherita Casprini
We sought to create a marine-inspired atmosphere, with the sea and its colours at the forefront. The brief called for a unique, welcoming ambiance that blended refined contemporary elements with a fresh, airy vibe. We focused on designing a seamless environment characterised by unconventional geometries, understated elegance and a colour palette evocative of the sea. Eager to own a yacht unlike any other, the owner encouraged us to explore new interior geometries, trusting our creative approach. Several details reveal the extensive research and craftsmanship behind the interior design. The unconventional architectural language influences the furniture, blending trapezoidal, pentagonal, hexagonal and rounded forms, all enriched with a mix of materials. Wall partitions, cabinetry and lacquered or teak ceiling sections—framed in contrasting colours—echo the shapes of the carpets and flooring. We combined teak and oak in furniture, upholstery and vertical
cladding (such as the wooden battens in the main-deck living area and owner’s suite), pairing them with lacquered panels. In the ensuites, teak and oak are matched with honed and polished Emperador or Botticino marble.
The custom-made furniture combines oak, teak and lacquered finishes with materials enhancing the geometric language. Natural oak flooring is complemented by Botticino or Emperador marble inserts on the main deck and in the bathrooms. Bed frames and bedside tables combine oak and Emperador marble with dark lacquered structures. Fabric colours—ecru and dove grey paired with light blue, turquoise, aqua green, aquamarine and blue—heighten the sense of lightness and freshness.
Custom-made furniture prevails throughout: wood-structured sofas, dark cabinetry topped with Botticino marble in the maindeck living area, an oak dining table on the main deck and a hexagonal dining table on the upper deck.
The T52 (and the entire “traditional” line designed by Francesco Paszkowski Design, which will include a 60m top-of-the-range model that is set for launch next March) responds to a market demand that recognises in Baglietto a perfect combination of modernity and tradition, where cutting-edge technology exists in harmony with a tradition that has endured for 170 years. In this photo, the large living area on the forward upper deck linked to the sundeck by retractable stairs
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Fabio Ermetto, CCO of Baglietto
The client wanted a yacht that’s unique, customised down to the smallest interior and exterior detail, welcoming and authentically contemporary. It had to recall the surrounding seascape, evoking summer in every detail and expressing a discreet elegance through clean lines, natural materials and a sense of restrained elegance, enabling the owner to spend time with the family. In fact, in this context I’m speaking more about a family more than a single individual. The yacht is an opportunity for the family to gather, either during construction, when all made a contribution, or to decide how the yacht is used.
Flexibility is one of our yard’s hallmarks, our ability to support clients even when they specify the most complex requests. In this project, for example, the owners asked us to create storage space for the sports equipment, from diving gear to bikes and more. The traditional beach club has been redesigned and transformed into an “adventure room”, a dedicated, easily accessible space. All the members of the family, in fact, are sports enthusiasts and lovers of open-air life. Their schedule for next year involves a series of voyages around the world, so these features are central to the project. Priority has been given to generous open-air spaces and shared spaces for enjoying the sun, sea and the freedom to take advantage of the yacht actively and spontaneously. The owners appreciated our readiness to develop all their requests. I think this relationship was a determining factor.
We’re especially pleased with the relationship we succeeded in forging with our clients during the construction phase. Seeing a client happy because we’ve turned his or her dreams into reality is the mission for anyone in our line of work. Doing this together, step by step, is what I think makes all the difference and it makes us very proud.
