A full-custom yacht built by CRN and designed by Nuvolari Lenard, where a refined concept meets light-filled, informal spaces. With its sartorial details, materials and light this superyacht is an intensely convivial space to be enjoyed against the background of a constant dialogue with the sea
by Paola Bertelli
- ph. exteriors and interiors by Giorgio Baroni
ith a length of 67.55 and volume of 1,447 GT, Amor à Vida is the result of an encounter between naval engineering and architecture, advanced technology and artisanal skills. The steel hull, aluminium superstructure, four decks plus crow’s nest and sub-deck, accommodating 12 guests and 17 crew, show the scale of this full custom yacht by CRN. Her true sophistication is reflected by the coherence with which each element dialogues with the others.
With exterior and interior design by Nuvolari Lenard, the yacht expresses a strong design continuity – the sinuous hull lines are echoed in the interiors, defined by curved volumes, seamless surfaces and fluid passages. The soft architecture that accompanies on-board movement also enables guests to make informal yet sophisticated use of the spaces. The design does not shy away from refinement and is notable for the extraordinary richness of details and working.
All this is made possible by an equally unusual work method – the yard, designer and client and owner teams shared every stage of the project, from the initial concept to the final trials. In the words of CRN project architect Costanza Pazzi, who followed the build from start to finish, “The client always wanted to involve CRN in every design meeting. For him it was crucial for the yard to have a total vision of the yacht. This made the difference, as it enabled us to implement the owner’s requests with practical solutions, and to take a shared approach to developing the project”.
Conviviality is a recurring theme on Amor à Vida. Intended for both private and charter use, the emphasis on board is on spaces to be enjoyed together, in a constant relationship with the sea. The stern is the heart of the yacht, where the beach club and aft deck merge. “At the first meeting, the client didn’t ask for a rendering of the owner’s cabin, which is the usual practice, but one of the beach area”, says Pazzi, “We immediately realised that this would be fundamental for him – the beach area of a yacht is by definition the most technical area on board because most of the systems pass through here. Bringing it to such a high aesthetic standard demanded work that was almost acrobatic... we’ve done some really great work on Amor à Vida”. Two side openings and the retracting stern door make it possible to enjoy the interiors, too – lounge, fitness area and spa – in direct contact with the sea. Sociability is encouraged on every deck with an American bar on both the bridge and upper deck, one with an Italian pizza oven, the other with barbecue personally chosen by the owner, sofas with coffee tables that can be transformed into braziers and a large area on the forward upper deck that can switch between a touch-and-go helipad and venue for dinners and parties under the stars. There’s also a plethora of water toys stored in the bow garage, a must-have for charters – in fact, the yacht is available for charter in dedicated periods throughout the year.
The Amor à Vida’s sunny, welcoming atmosphere is based on a bright colour palette that evokes the marine environment. The large windows amplify the natural light and strengthen the visual link with the sea, while the pool with transparent bottom and skylights above the owner’s bed and on the main deck carry the light deep inside the yacht.
Interior and exterior furniture and complements are designed and built to measure, backed by sampling and testing stages. “Every panel on board has its own story”, says Pazzi, “And every element is the result of a constant interaction between the owner, designer and yard. Our work was to translate highly sophisticated demands into practical solutions, taking into acount that all this is about a yacht, with all the precise rules and technical limitations that entails”.
Some of the most notable features aboard the yacht are the plaster casts of nautical ropes, created to decorate and personalise main deck saloon, which must curve while maintaining a perfect linearity.
The same attention to detail has been devoted to the curved staircase in the lobby with stairs blending into the walls and floors clad in teak and metal, decorated with a precisely-executed circular geometry that segues into the lift floor.
The quality of the materials is another distinctive element – marbles, onyx, quartzite, precious woods, leathers and metals combine in complex, often three-dimensional compositions, creating spaces intended to be perceived visually but also have a tactile appeal. Even the smallest bespoke furnishings can be made with countless different materials, from nubuck and sycamore to brass leather. The working of the Taj Mahal marble in the owner’s bathroom is also an attention-grabbing feature, comprising thousands of individually shaped tiles and juxtaposed seamlessly. Every element, from the interior layout to the spaces, details and materials choice, has contributed to define this unique yacht’s identity, more complex to explain than to experience. www.crn-yacht.com
With a length of 67.55 metres and an 11.50-metre beam, Amor à Vida is a steel and aluminium displacement yacht. Despite the extremely generous interior volumes, the exterior profile is that of a streamlined yacht with sculpted forms and flowing, powerful lines. The heart of the yacht –the beach club, connected directly to the main deck cockpit by two spacious side staircases. Opening, the owner’s private lounge on the forward upper deck
Maurizio Paradisi
Java teak flooring, sycamore ceilings, light nubuck and columns clad in hand-stitched leather are just a few of the finishes in the main deck saloon (above). To side, a detail of the custom dining table for 12 people facing the aft deck. The top is resin and the edges are decorated with plaster casts of nautical ropes. Below, the pool in the main deck cockpit tiled with a peacock blue mosaic and set between generous sunpads. Its transparent bottom and the skylight that precedes it project light and reflections into the beach club below
The upper deck is the owner’s exclusive domain. Above and opposite page, the owner’s suite. The bathroom walls are clad with individuallyshaped Taj Mahal marble tiles laid to create a seamless surface, and the heated floor is in onyx Onda.
The owner specifically requested the skylight above the king size bed. The surfaces of the furnishings with curved volumes feature light sycamore and nubuck. The angular desk in the study is a sculptural piece. Below, left, the VIP cabin on the main deck and right, one of the four lower deck guest cabins. Each of the five guest cabins is decorated in a different colour
The beach club hosts a lounge area plus fitness and spa-wellness area with sauna, steam room and massage rooms. In the gym the floor has recessed areas designed to provide more headroom when using the equipment. which can also be positioned on the starboard terrace. The interiors are finished in teak with integrated LED strips in the ceiling and floor. Two terraces that open onto the sea, together with the aft door developed by CRN for Amor à Vida, designed to retract completely below the beach area, create a visual and spatial continuity with the water
Projet Manager at CRN
Andrea
Le Moglie
What made it possible to achieve a complex build like the M/Y Amor à Vida was CRN’s totally bespoke approach. Under the expert guidance of Raffaele Giannetti, Ferretti Group Superyachts Division Plant Manager and initial project manager of the yacht, we worked with a dedicated team supporting the owner, his ship commission team, and the designer at every stage, sharing technical, aesthetic and functional choices.
In terms of technology and innovation, Amor à Vida is the first CRN yacht with hybrid populsion, a system that combines traditional engines and dedicated battery packs, enabling optimum fuel consumption and making it possible to run and operate systems in silence while under way or when moored. The accumulated energy allows generator use to be reduced during low charge periods, with appreciable benefits in terms of acoustic comfort.
Another particularly interesting element is the heat recovery system – the thermal energy produced by the engines is recovered and re-used to generate hot water and heat the pools. This solution increases overall efficiency and cuts energy dispersal, making use of resources that would otherwise go to waste.
Thanks to its features and the intense research carried out by engineering team of CRN and the Ferretti Group Superyacht Division into reducing vibration and noise, this superyacht is particularly silent and offers high standards of comfort and liveability in port and on the open sea.
The extensive use of glass reflects the brand’s well-established traditions and know-how. CRN was one of the first companies to use large glass surfaces, starting in the 1980s. This type of innovation in yacht design is always implemented on the basis of trends and owners’ demands.
The idea was to create flexible, polyfunctional spaces that can adapt to the various needs of on-board life, from relaxation to entertainment, always in direct contact with the sea.
Exterior Design
Carlo Nuvolari, Co-founder Nuvolari Lenard
Amor à Vida is the 9th large yacht we’ve designed for CRN. We have a long-standing relationship of trust with this Italian shipyard, part of the Ferretti Group. The project took shape step by step through constant meetings with the owner. Working with a passionate client who is a yacht expert is my ideal – he knows what questions to ask, how to listen, leaves you free to design and above all has confidence in your desire to create something beautiful and enduring. For us the yacht must be a coherent single unit. Creating an elegant external style means first of all designing a layout that funtions in all its aspects – fluid walkways, separation between guests and crew, satisfying the owner’s special requests and providing functionality and large storage spaces.
The Amor à Vida’s layout clearly reflects the owner’ desire to spend a lot of time in the open air, in sheltered spaces and with many friends –take, for example, the generous convivial spaces of the cockpits with tables, bars and sofas, places where it’s possible to entertain protected from direct sunlight and the wind and safe from prying eyes. Plus
Developed for versatile use, the large forward area of the upper deck can be used as a touch-and-go helipad or be transformed into a spectacular venue for dinners and celebrations beneath the stars.
To side, top, in the crow’s nest, which provides an exciting scenic viewpoint, the owner expressly requested the three forward-facing stools. In the evening it can be transformed into an open-air cinema
the formal indoor dining room looking onto the aft deck, unlike the traditional configuration with the table in the centre of the yacht towards the bows. Here there are extensive opening windows next to the saloon to enhance the indoor/outdoor feeling. Not forgetting the owner’s cabin looking onto the large, completely flush forward deck, which also helps give the yacht a sleek, dynamic appeal. Amor à Vida is a large yacht with generous volumes, but the exterior style contains them perfectly, making the yacht streamlined and harmonious.
The lines are clean, long and unbroken, typical of Nuvolari Lenard designs, and deeply Italian. Elegance is created by taking away, with no superfluous elements. The owner, an individual with a strong personality, collaborated closely with the entire team, providing valuable hints to Valentina Zannier, the then interior design art director for Nuvolari Lenard, setting a clear direction for the project.
The collaboration with CRN was intense and sometimes lively, but always constructive – a dialogue between professionals motivated by a shared objective, to give shape to a yacht that is a synthesis of design, artisanal skills and a passion for the sea. For those of us in Nuvolari Lenard, this is the real value in every project.
Maurizio
Paradisi
Interior Design
Dan Lenard, Co-founder Nuvolari Lenard
The heart of the Amor à Vida’s interior design is based on a clear idea – to eradicate the separation between people and the sea. The curved lines and reflective surfaces direct natural light into every corner, transforming the architecture into a dynamic element that makes every interior welcoming while maintaining a constant visual contact with the horizon. The interior is an example of “contemporary organic luxury”, where technical complexity and artisanal precision combine with a harmonious aesthetic. The details, from the plaster ropes in the main deck saloon to the light strips and backlighting in the marble, play a significant tactile and visual role, enhancing materials and surfaces without ever adding weight to the spaces. There is a constant dialogue between interiors and exteriors. The large fullheight windows eradicate the barriers between saloons and exterior decks, enabling light to shape the volumes and making the view an integral part of the design. The corridors and transit areas, too, are treated as scenographic spaces, with curved woodwork and accent lighting, transforming every movement on board into an aesthetic
experience. The colour palette and materials have been chosen with sartorial care. Porous, natural fabrics dialogue with light woods, while strikingly-veined marbles and warm woods create spaces with a rich tactile and visual impact. The colours, from warm sand to the intense peacock vibes, have been chosen to be relaxing during the day and sophisticated in the evening, giving depth and character to every cabin or communal area. Light becomes a fully-fledged construction material – natural and artificial, indirect and dimmable, it accentuates the walkways and enhances the textures, creating settings that are always comfortable. The owner’s suite with skylight and the upper deck with windows that embrace the horizon, embody the project’s two extremes – private introspection and social celebration. Amor à Vida is not only a yacht – it’s a work of sartorial architecture where every millimetre is designed to endure. It combines artisanal skills, contemporary luxury and innovative vision, providing an on-board experience that goes beyond design to encompass elegance, comfort and an unbroken relationship with the sea.
Above, a detail of the lobby floor in teak and metal, decorated with a circular graphic design demanding precise execution. Right and below, the upper deck lounge with light nubuck. Opposite page, the terrace, also on the upper deck, with large teak table with marble inserts seating up to 16 diners. On the right is the American bar with red agate top and in the background the large beige leather sofas with two coffee tables that can be transformed into braziers
The Shipyard Representative
Giordano Pellacani, CCO Ferretti Group
CRN is recognised as a pure custom Italian shipyard with a strong heritage and a sharp awareness of cutting-edge naval architecture and refined craftsmanship, with incredible flexibility, deep commitment and reliability. The culture of the bespoke is rooted in CRN’s DNA, with its founding principle of creating completely custom-built mega and superyachts that are unique to each owner’s vision and requirements. This approach involves a large, experienced team and highly skilled craftspeople.
The shipyard is at the forefront of the yachting world, driven by a steadfast commitment to continuous innovation — in both superyacht naval architecture and construction processes — as well as the ongoing development of advanced solutions.
M/Y Amor à Vida is the first CRN hybrid superyacht. Created to suit the owner’s lifestyle, with Brokerage House Moran Yacht & Ship, which has played a key role as the owner’s representative and project management team for the customer and realized with the creativity of Nuvolari Lenard for the exterior styling and interior design. From the very beginning the project fulfilled the owner’s specifications, delivering satisfaction at every stage and culminating in a result that met the owner’s expectations in every respect.
CRN works to find new technological solutions, thanks to an advanced in-house R&D department. Currently there are three fully custom CRN superyachts in steel and aluminium under construction at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona, two of which feature innovative solutions: 70m CRN M/Y 145 Project Thunderball will feature a Peak Shaving System, an battery storage system that keeps the electricity curve as flat as possible; while 67m CRN M/Y Project 146 is equipped with a full hybrid propulsion system.
Performance and range have exceeded expectations – maximum speed is 16.88 knots with a cruising speed of 16.71 knots, more than the design values. Range is now 5,200 miles, an increase of 15% over initial estimates
Amor à Vida is the first CRN powered by a hybrid propulsion system.
