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Together with Quartostile and Acube Design, Maiora presents a 36-metre craft that transcends the idea of the traditional flybridge yacht, with a fluid, immersive space designed around the interface between interior and exterior to offer a more authentic, emotive experience of the sea by Paola Bertelli - ph Leonardo Andreoni (exterior) - Gionata Xerra (interior)
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ith its new 36 Exuma, Maiora, a Next Yacht Group brand, introduces a design language where architecture, sea, light and movement blend in an almost organic continuity. Exuma was created to build experiences, with spaces that change with the light, landscape and the way they are lived. A clear principle underpins the work carried out by the yard, with Quartostile for the exteriors and ACube Design for the interiors – every design decision springs from the question “How is this space experienced?” This philosophy is reflected in the details, from the way the volumes are handled to the flow of walkways and the relationship between interior and exterior. With a length of 36.9 metres, the yacht is laid out over four decks, with volumes that, though large, come in at under 300 GT. The main deck owner’s suite and four lower deck guest cabins can host up to 12 people. The 36 Exuma makes an immediate impression with its strong scenic appeal. The vertical, imposing full-beam bow enhances the perception of the yacht’s dimensions and establishes a new equilibrium between presence and lightness, while the taut horizontal lines draw the eye from stern to bow in an uninterrupted sweep that gives an impression of dynamic movement even when the yacht is moored. However, the design’s most authentic identity lies in the yacht’s relationship with the sea. The stern slopes down to the water in a series of levels, and the raised cockpit forms a hinge between the saloon and beach club with lounge, sunpads and convivial spaces. The same approach is evident in the upper deck, which is probably the yacht’s social and sensory heart. Here, the “al fresco” saloon, thanks to the Infinity Door and the large, fully opening side windows, transforms into a waterborne terrace that is open to the horizon, suspended between indoor and outdoor and set between the stern terrace and forward lounge with scenic pool, sunpad area and the net above the sea. Created to allow natural light to flood the owner’s suite below, the net is transformed into an original element with a distinct sailing-boat feel, providing a new on-board experience where guests can stretch out between sky and sea while enjoying a view of the waves flowing smoothly past beneath them. The owner’s suite also reflercts this design vision. Located on the forward main deck, it exploits the full beam layout to provide a spectacular view to the horizon, fully immersing the owner in the marine seascape. Finally, the sun deck, renamed the “Nest” on the Maiora, a reserved, refined space - far from being a spectacular element, it is intended as a location for tranquil contemplation of the sea and horizon. In the interiors by Acube Design, soft curves, three-dimensional surfaces, warm colours and natural materials create a relaxed, embracing atmosphere. Honey-toned woods and soft matt leathers that delicately absorb and diffuse light define spaces that are contemporary but never stiff. The ceilings, walls and partitions are distinctive elements of the overall concept, designed to coalesce into a single, seamless architecture that enhances the perception of space and light. The quality of the design and construction can also be seen in less obvious details, like the organisation of the crew’s movement flows, the insulation of the guest areas from the engine room and the optimisation of the technical spaces to render on-board life as fluid and natural as possible. Propulsion is provided by three waterjet, giving the 36 Exuma a top speed of 33 knots with high levels of comfort, quiet and an absence of vibration, while the limited draught of 1.45 metres provides access to bays usually inaccessible to yachts of this size. maiora.it
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36 Exuma is a yacht that evokes freedom, fluidity and emotion. It enables owner and guest to enjoy an unfettered experience of the sea, creating a seamless flow of spaces, seascapes and perceptions, engaging the senses when under way or resting serenely at anchor. Opposite page, two Flexform chairs create an elegant, intimate niche in the main saloon. Opening, the sun deck, renamed “the “Nest” by Maiora, is a tranquil, refined space where guests can observe the surrounding waters
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The interiors, furnished with Flexform elements, are fluid, relaxed spaces with soft shapes and strikingly textural materials. The work carried out on ceilings and partitions define the identity of the entire project. With its extensive windows the bright, spacious main deck saloon (above) morphs with the shifting light and the yacht’s changing surroundings. In the upper deck saloon (top, right), the boundary between exterior and interior becomes less sharply defined when the door and windows on three sides are opened. Right, details of the full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck. The sleeping area faces forward, with a 270° view of the exterior. The large organic headboard enables natural light to fill the bathroom behind
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Exterior Design Quartostile
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he initial brief for Maiora was clear – it was not about updating an existing model, but rather writing a new chapter in the brand’s history. The new craft should be recognisably a Maiora product while also launching the yard towards a contemporary vision of yachting. The first and possibly most forceful input is provided by the name - Exuma. The Exuma Islands are an archipelago of freedom, deep, transparent seas and unlimited horizons. It was enough to picture them to realise that this yacht should be designed as if the sea were its natural habitat, not just a background. The stylistic language developed almost naturally, with taut volumes, horizontal development and a constant equilibrium between scenic presence and lightness. The full beam bow is probably the yacht’s most daring gesture. Vertical, rigorous and almost sculptural, it is a volumetric statement, giving the yacht a solidity and presence that is unusual in this category, creating what we in the company have called a new “size impression”. One of the most distinctive aspects of the project is the relationship between interior and exterior. We worked on three levels. The first is visual – the long, full-height windows eliminate awareness of the transition from inside to out. The light enters the full depth of the spaces, opening out a breath-taking view of the horizon. The second level is physical. The flush configuration of decks eliminates all barriers – here guests can move around without realising that have moved from the interior to the exterior. The third level is the view. The openings stretch along the entire
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yacht, from bow to stern, creating an uninterrupted vanishing line linking interior, exterior and horizon. The suspended net over the bows is the solution that is the most surprising in its simplicity. It came about as the response to a problem – the full beam bow risks blocking light from entering the owner’s suite beneath. It was an unprecedented situation for us to find ourselves designing a void. The net turned out to be the most natural solution, but the way it’s been integrated into the design overcame the technical challenge to become an integral part of the project’s identity.
Designed to direct natural light into the owner’s suite, the bow net (above) has become an iconic element of the 36 Exuma, providing guests with the unique feeling of being suspended above the sea. Below, the beach area with large central sunpad and loungers sculpted into the aft partitions – they are almost invisible when not in use, but emerge as exclusive locations for relaxation when desired. Opposite page, top, Franco Carone, Andrea Sartori and Matteo Broglia, co-founders of Quartostile, and bottom, an aerial view showing the yacht’s generous outdoor areas
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Interior Design Acube Design
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or the 36 Exuma we wanted to create a relaxed atmosphere in a setting that has close links with the sea while being functionally disciplined as a yacht. The aim was to avoid rigid spaces and create a more domestic, welcoming and natural appeal. The first design step was to treat ceilings, walls and partitions as a single architectural gesture. We wanted to avoid the perception of separate surfaces or independent panels, building a sort of continuous “cover” that can open and fold to match breaks and openings. We’ve integrated and concealed all the technical elements in these geometries, retaining a sensation of softness and visual continuity. The interior design of the 36 Exuma is based on a balance between organic geometries, material depth and light management. We’ve worked on changes in level and surface depths to avoid static, 2-dimensional spaces. The walls develop across different levels and materials that generate movement, light and shade, while the large windows
become an integral part of the composition, helping create an open, immersive setting. The rounded shapes are a distinctive trait of the design, but they are the result of concrete requirements. Movement on a yacht is constant, which means unbroken connections, recessed details and soft geometries that genuinely enhance comfort and safety. At the same time we wanted to construct a relaxed, natural architectural language. You could say it’s modelled on the movement of the sea. Technically speaking it was a complex task, because these geometries require space, dedicated moulds and careful control of proportions to retain visual softness without compromising on functionality and production feasibility. Artificial light is discreet and architectural, with indirect lighting complementing the geometries, emphasising the different ceiling and partition levels without ever becoming invasive. Left, the A Cube Design team. Top, the forward lounge on the upper deck. The partially integrated scenic pool creates a further visual level where guests can luxuriate in the horizon-level water and enjoy a view of the sea that no other space on the yacht can offer
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Shipyard Representative Giorgio Mattei, Deputy Chairman Next Yacht Group
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he 36 Exuma is a crucial step forward in the evolution of Maiora and, more generally, Next Yacht Group. The project synthesises our contemporary vision of yachting – a yacht capable of combining performance, comfort, innovation and a close connection with the sea. It has unusual origins, because it is the result of a commission from an established client who sought Maiora’s typical spaces and liveability, but also the performance offered by AB Yachts – high speed, good manoeuvrability and limited draught. Originally it intended as a one-off, but the market response was much greater than anticipated. This showed just how much the project responded to a real demand for a fast, dynamic, versatile yacht that offers large volumes and exceptional comfort. With Exuma we’ve reinterpreted the flybridge yacht concept, focussing on the owner’s experience. We wanted to construct a yacht whose spaces encourage a constant relationship with the sea. These days a yacht’s value lies increasingly in the quality of the time spent on board. As a result, the beach club, integrated loungers and suspended net are not just attractive elements but spaces designed to generate emotions and offer different ways of experiencing the yacht during the day. From a technical point of view, the main challenge was how to integrate large volumes and high performance without accepting any compromises. The 36 Exuma
is a very light for its category, but it is also sturdy and sophisticated. We worked on engineering the platform, weight distribution, hydrodynamic efficiency and integrating the waterjet propulsion. Our objective is not simply to build beautiful or high-performance yachts. We want to create authentic experiences that will leave their mark and interpret a new concept in contemporary luxury – more personal, more emotional and closer to the sea.
Made in composite material, the 36 Exuma measures 36.90 metres in length and has a beam of 7.90 metres and a limited draught of just 1.45 metres. Powered by three waterjet, the yacht has a top speed of 33 knots. At a cruising speed of 20 knots, it has a range of 650 miles
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