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ear Readers,

After so many difficult months it’s been a real pleasure to get back to working at the coal face, so to speak, and meet friends, clients and suppliers once again. September has just drawn to a close and it’s been a very intense month for the yachting world with the Boat Shows at Cannes, Genoa and Monaco, as well as the Salone del Mobile and Fashion Week in Milan. Returning to in-person working, setting foot on board to see the latest innovations and share past, present and future scenarios has marked an important break in what for too long had been an enforced and often unpleasant routine. The period the yacht-building industry is living through right now on a global level is bringing some very satisfying results, with many negotiations and many yachts sold – the order books, in fact, are full to bursting for the next two or three years. There’s been a feeling of euphoria in the air as owners old and new seek to discover or rediscover their personal maritime lifestyle, and what is currently now on offer more than matches their soaring expectations. This exceptionally positive market trend must not evolve into a ‘bubble’, as has often occurred before – it should be an opportunity to restore continuity to the market without making the mistakes that in the past have exacted a heavy price.

In this 28 Oyster Issue 2021 we present all that’s new on the market in a 68-page special, on our portal theoneyd.com and through our social media presence. What’s more, QR codes with films enable you to use your smartphone to see the yachts featuring in the articles and access more in-depth information.

A big hug for you all, and enjoy your reading – and watching!

Matteo Galbiati CEO Platinum Media Lab

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OYSTER ISSUE n° 28 - 2021

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Cover BLUE II by Turquoise Yachts

Editorial Five Questions to... Jan-Bart Verkuyl

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Ceo at Feadship 12

Design District: Nicolas Roche Creative Director at Roche Bobois

Against the Wind

Work in Progress

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170 The Watch 174

Jewells

176 Real Estate

THE YACHTING WORLD 30

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Cover Story: 55.9m Turquoise BLUE II

Fly: The Air Force Ones of the Private Sector

Megayacht: 50m Columbus Yachts K2

134 The Car: One-Offs 140 Mise en Place: Joie de Vivre

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144 Trend Setter: Warm Understated Luxury 150 Art on Board: Art Design for Unique Interiors 156 Motoryacht: Cross-over Soul 162 Must-haves: Lightweight and Fast 168 Green Ideas: Make Way for the Square

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OYSTER ISSUE n° 28

The Latest from the Design World

69 EXCLUSIVE SHOWCASE

99 The Italian Sea Group EVO 120

75 Cantori

103 Custom Line NAVETTA 37 M/Y TELLI

79 Living Divani

107 Baglietto C

83 SICIS

111 Azimut Yachts GRANDE TRIDECK 115 Benetti MOTOPANFILO 119 Riva 88' FOLGORE

88 Officina Italiana Design THE POWER OF ART 90 Nauta Design THINK WIDE! 92 LUCA DINI Design & Architecture A ZERO-IMPACT FUTURE 94 Zuccon International Project EVOLVING SPACES 96 Giuseppina Arena THE HARMONY OF THE WHOLE

124 OT LASTING LEGACY 126 Bertazzoni Lift Marine & ICM Lift Marin SLIDING DOORS 128 Besenzoni FRAGRANCE ZONING 130 HP Watermakers WATER AT YOUR FINGERTIPS 132 Volvo Penta EASY BOATING

[ FIVE QUESTIONS TO... ]

JAN-BART VERKUYL CEO AT FEADSHIP by Désirée Sormani

What’s the state of the yacht market in the Netherlands after the global pandemic? Two years ago nobody knew what was going to happen to us, the industry and our clients. We’ve seen a remarkable and unprecedented 32 % increase in wealth over the past eighteen months. People have also realized that having money in your pocket isn’t everything if it’s not working for you, they’ve rediscovered the pleasure of being with your loved ones on a yacht, in a very safe environment. In terms of enquiries, it’s been quite good for us. And how do things look for Feadship at the moment? We’re very happy, we’re almost back to the levels we saw in 2007-2008. Yachts are growing in size as you can see from the smallest yachts we’ve delivered to the biggest, the 94-metre Viva, on display at the Monaco Yacht Show. All the yachts are completely individual and reflect their owner’s personality. Big or small, they’re all equally dear to us. The 44.20 Moonrise won Best Yacht of the Year award in its class and we had the opportunity to rebuild a beautiful classic yacht. In the context of sustainability, it’s interesting that there are more and more clients who will buy old, beautiful boats and give them a new life. We have a 180-metre, a 75-metre, a 71, a 44 and a 42 under construction.

How did Feadship deal with the lockdown? We soon worked out new ways of working together, and our top priority was making sure the guys working on the shopfloor were provided with a safe working environment. It demanded great flexibility, but we adapted very quickly. Have you noticed any changes in clients wishes? Our clients love sailing. They discovered that a yacht is also a good place to be during the pandemic because it’s a strictly controlled environment. This has fuelled a desire to build with us. People wants to be around friends and family. The Pure project is all about experiencing the yacht with people you love. What is Feadship’s sustainable approach in terms of new alternative propulsion systems? I think we are one of the most advanced yards. We’re gradually shifting from diesel direct to diesel electric, which means we use electrical energy to propel the boats. The next step is to move from diesel electric to an alternative electrical system. We’ll soon be offering three alternatives - electric, hydrogen and ammonia. Everyone in the industry is taking their own small steps. We all bear the same responsibility.

[ DESIGN DISTRICT ]

NICOLAS ROCHE CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT ROCHE BOBOIS by Marta Bernasconi

Didier Delmas

Roche Bobois, whose launch in 1960 was inspired by the passion of the Roche and Couchan families for contemporary furniture, has just celebrated its 60th anniversary. In the 1970s the company became the leading sofa producer, and then its offer widened to include other furniture items. Now with its Les Contemporains and Nouveaux Classiques macro-collections the brand brings its design to the world, a symbol of the French art of living.

as a kind of orchestra director, seeking out the best talents in all fields, from designers – from emerging talents to design stars – to independent distributors and producers. I think our ability to work with the best has enabled us to achieve constant growth and development. Your top-end products are often informal, colourful and fun. What styles best interpret the brand? As well as the elements you’ve just mentioned, the brand is constantly evolving in a spirit of freedom and daring. We reflect the demands of worldwide good taste and we never hesitate to think outside the box. People choose Roche Bobois for objects they can’t find anywhere else, and they enjoy being surprised by a positive, relaxed curatorial freshness.

ow does Roche Bobois define the concept of luxury? Luxury is a relative idea that can be expressed in a variety of ways. For Roche Bobois it doesn’t mean accumulating shiny objects and materials, we think of it more as enriching interiors through the added value provided by experience and functionality, an eco-sustainable vision and the beauty of the objects we create. The brand has just celebrated its 60th anniversary. What stages were crucial elements in enabling Roche Bobois to stay at the top? The interesting thing about Roche Bobois is our business model. The company started out as a simple wholesale business and then became a franchisor then curator and distributor. We now concentrate on our role

What’s your involvment with the yacht-building industry? Roche Bobois has a long tradition of collaboration with the pleasuresailing world. We have, for example, often partnered the Riva Monaco Yacht Show, which was also an opportunity to create several of our models customised in line with the Riva house style (our Cute Cut Marine). For five years we’ve furnished the harbour master’s office at the port of St Tropez. We furnish the Prestige- Beneteau jetties at the boat shows. And in September we’ll also be fitting out the terraces at Port Canto during the Cannes Boat Show. Can you give us a hint about your latest projects Without doubt the main event of the new autumn/winter season for Roche Bobois is the anniversary of our iconic Mah Jong sofa, created in 1971 by Hans Hopfer and presented in a new version. As for furnishings, there’s a new collaboration with the Catalan designer Eugeni Quitllet, who is creating a wonderful collection of tables and chairs with a fluid, organic language for the PULP brand.

BLUE MIND AMER YACHTS, A BETTER WORLD.

blue mind noun [U] /blu:.’maind/ a calm state of mind caused by being close to water, for example when looking at the ocean or swimming or stay on board on Amer Yachts. #evolutionarybiology #neuroimaging #neurophysiology #bluemind #amygdala #prefrontalcortex Courtesy of Dr. Wallace J Nichols

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WILL THERE BE A REAL BOOM? ASSESS THE COSTS CAREFULLY, YACHTS ARE EXPENSIVE TOYS by Andrea Pezzini, CEO & Co-Founder of Floating Life

v en before the international boat shows opened their doors the yards and others of us involved in the nautical world began to perceive an increasingly noticeable growth in demand for new and/or pre-owned yachts. We didn’t fully understand it but it was clear that a growing wave of pent-up demand was building up. I’ve just got back from the Yachting Festival in Cannes, and I have to say that I was only slightly shocked, and pleasantly surprised. I saw Europeans with a strong desire to own a yacht return to the stands. I welcomed an almost constant stream of visitors to my diminutive setup, and all of them were asking for information about our FL series, and for the first time in many years I mainly spoke Italian. As always, as a critical but unprejudiced observer I asked myself a few questions, to which I gave some hard-hitting answers. Question one - why now? Short answer – because to some extent this virus has changed people’s values. Question two – why Italians and/or other Europeans? Here, too, I can give a straightforward answer – the money was there before, but there was no desire to spend it on having fun. Europeans were fully occupied in business and were afraid of revealing their spending power after a period during which the media had hauled the yacht industry over the coals. Question three is the hardest – will we be able to fufil

demand? Even at Cannes the yards already seemed to be at saturation point, with the big players talking about delivery between 2025 and 2026. The Monaco Yacht Show is on the horizon and already at the time of writing they are forecasting the same boom in orders that we saw at Cannes, but for larger designs – in other words, megayachts and gigayachts. At this point I think I should give some advice to clients, especially newcomers to our world – be careful of what’s said at boat shows, get all the information you can and don’t go simply go on what your friend with a boat says or listen to people whose knowledge rests only on appearances, lacking any technical backing. This is exactly the time when those cunning individuals in the business pop up like mushrooms to take advantage of others’ inexperience. I’ve already heard too many “experts-friendsadvisers” peddling their shameless nonsense. They frighten me because they’re always the ones who make money on the backs of honest people, and in the long run they’re the ones who scare off potential owners with a passion for yachts but little expertise in the field. So keep your ears pinned, safe in the knowledge that a yacht’s a lovely toy, but it costs a great deal. Don’t drop your guard, seek out as much information as you can from experts, or from those who have a direct experience of yachts and of real life in the yards.

In the hope that my words won’t simply be carried away on the wind!

[ WORK IN PROGRESS ]

WHAT’S NEW A selection of new projects and concepts from the leading international shipyards and design studios that will grace the waves in the near future by Mary Hegarty and Désirée Sormani

Italian excellence. Based on a brand new technical platform, its sleek exterior styling was developed

around crisp vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines. Its beach club affords 125 sqm of luxury resort space as well as a floodable swimming pool, and can be used as an extension of the outdoor living space day or night as it is integrated with the main saloon, according to designer Alberto Mancini. The master suite on the upper deck enjoys direct access to the visionary 9.5m “Flying Pool” suspended between the upper and main deck forward, another Mancini flourish. The bright welcoming main deck saloon and dining room span 118 sqm. The 76 LOA has four guest cabins on the main while a luxury VIP sits in the bow area. There is also a semiopen foredeck lounge and gym beneath the flying pool. In the interior, soft Loro Piana fabrics, silk upholstery, warm oak parquet flooring and nubuck suede create a mood of muted luxury, while blue ash panels and a walkable glass corridor through the owner’s suite balance warmth and cool to perfection.

www.tankoa.it

TANKOA_T760 APACHE

ankoa’s new T760 Apache concept really does live up to the yard’s boast of being “The Expression of

CODECASA_CODECASA 58

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rust, strength and commitment are the motto that

over 6,000 nm at 12 knots. Accommodations will span an

has helped Codecasa thrive through the Covid-19

owner’s suite, five guest staterooms as well as a captain’s

crisis to the point of launching the on spec build of the

cabin and six double crew cabins. Guests will have plenty

Codecasa 58 aka Hull C127. The new yacht will hit

to keep them occupied with a lovely beach area complete

a maximum speed of 21 knots at light displacement,

with folding shell door that converts to a swimming pool,

making her one of the fastest yachts in her category.

a gym and a 3.5 x 3 m pool up on the sun deck. Designed

She will sport a steel fast displacement hull, of the kind

in collaboration with m2atelier in Milan, the yacht’s

favoured by navies, optimised with Transom Wedge stern

combination of Codecasa’s signature superb comfort and

supports just for starters and a plumb bow to lengthen

edgy speed will set a new industry benchmark too. All

her waterline. The Codecasa 58 will be powered by two

will be revealed on her delivery in summer 2023.

Cats (3386 hp@1800 rpm) and can cruise confidently for

www.codecasayachts.com

WHAT’S BETTER THAN A YACHT HOLIDAY?

CHARTER & BROKERAGE www.floatinglife.com

ENRICO GOBBI TEAM FOR DESIGN_ISA CONTINENTAL 80

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n spec construction on the new ISA Continental

created by two glass sheets with water cascading between

80, designed by the ever-creative Enrico Gobbi and

them. This arrangement opens up room for sunning and

his Team for Design, is now well-advanced as part of the

lounging, extending the main deck into an extension of

Palumbo Group’s new investment strategy. The steel and

the beach area beneath. Forward of the sky lounge is a

aluminium model’s cleverly balanced volumes and sleek

panoramic Jacuzzi with large raised sun pads to ensure

lines exude virtuosity. Rather severe square windows

guests enjoy the views. Two imposing smokestacks

along the exterior yield stunning views right through the

complete the exterior styling and balance the yacht’s

main interior. Striking terraces cascade down the central

proportions. The interior will span seven guest cabins

section of the yacht with the upper deck one feeling like

sleeping 12 and 10 crew cabins for 19. At full throttle, the

a genuine balcony. A gorgeous rectangular infinity pool

80 hits a 17-knot maximum speed, cruising for 6,200 nm

takes up the full beam of the stern, ending in an aft wall

at 12. Delivery is set for 2023. www.teamfordesign.com

maiora.it

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ground-breaking

90m

Kairos

is first collaboration between the

legendary

Pininfarina

and

Oceanco

through its sustainability and innovationfocused

NXT

initiative.

Kairos’s

symmetrical profile creates the impression of a floating island, with no sense of urgency to get anywhere. Central to life aboard is an astonishingly huge theatrical piazza, which develops vertically across three

levels.

Combining

spectacular

geometric shapes, transparent structures and no physical barriers, it exudes a sense of joyous freedom and will inspire guests to share the beauty of living in the moment. All of Kairos’s cabins are on the lower level, further enhancing the spacious, easy flow of the main deck whilst also yielding breath-taking water-level views. Kairos’s e-Hybrid architecture delivers zero noise and emissions plus lower vibrations too. It has also been future-proofed to avoid technical

obsolescence

emerging

sustainable technologies come to market. Technical design and engineering is by Lateral Naval Architects. https://pininfarina.it

The Yacht of the future

Fabiani Yacht

Porto Turistico di Marina Cala De’ Medici Rosignano M.mo (Livorno)

BAGLIETTO_BZERO PROJECT

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t has been an exceptional year – declared Baglietto

use filtered and deionised seawater, to produce hydrogen

CCO Fabio Ermetto at this year’s Monaco Yacht

through a system of AEM-type electrolysers primarily

Show. “Despite the unprecedented time in history, we

achieved significant results not only in terms of sales,

Baglietto

with 6 boats sold in 12 months and 4 delivered, we also

internationally

reorganized the company and redesigned our production

BLUENERGY REVOLUTION, ENAPTER, H2BOAT,

range”. The yard also unveiled the Bzero project (B

RINA and SIEMENS ENERGY. A working 1:1 scale

RAISED TO ZERO) which will increase electric cruising

prototype will be built in the Baglietto yard by 2022,

ranges in zero-emission mode, by integrating hydrogen

the results of which will find their way on to yachts with

fuel cell technology on a hybrid or diesel-electric platform

delivery dates in 2025.

aboard its yachts. The hydrogen production module will

www.baglietto.com

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HEESEN_AURA

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ura delivers luxurious detailing and expansive

mixing wood and leather with bold geometric print fabrics.

volumes yet still sneaks in under the 500 GT mark.

Reymond Langton Design has fused inner tranquillity with

The bluewater cruiser’s displacement hull is the work of

exterior masculinity to create a cool, airy, calm ambience.

Heesen’s in-house team and is powered to 15 knots by two

In the casual chic main saloon, an elegant ceiling sculpture

MTU 8V4000 M63 engines. Her bulbous bow ensures

by Artemide reflects natural light onto the 10-seater dining

she slices serenely through the water, offering 3,800 nm

area, while sumptuous seating beckons invitingly. The

at 13 knots. Her exterior is influenced by classic auto

owner’s cocoon-like full-beam bedroom has full-height

styling with a military-looking wheelhouse adding muscle

windows and crystal sculptures reflecting the sunlight. A

to a striking profile created by a traditional peak bow

lavish beach club with a backlit bar, a sauna and a vast

and reverse sheer line. Inside, Aura is a hymn to Scandi

swim platform completes the picture.

chic with the emphasis on natural materials, neutrals and

www.heesenyachts.com

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AMELS_AMELS 60 LIMITED EDITIONS

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aving ably negotiated the stormy seas of the

a fresh, contemporary feel to the spaces on the one hand

Covid-19 crisis, Amels began this year’s Monaco

and add sophistication and sumptuousness through the

Show in high style by signing the contract for a new

use of luxury fabrics and materials on the other. The new

Amels 60 superyacht on the very first day. The third hull

owner was represented by Imperial in the sale, making this

in the Amels 60 Limited Editions will have an exterior

Amels’ twelfth collaboration with the company since 2007

design by the legendary Espen Øino. Her exteriors will be

and copper-fastening the longstanding relationship still.

generous indeed, offering a large sun deck running almost

Imperial will continue to act as the owner’s representative

half her length, a swim platform and folding owner’s suite

and supervise construction once the building the yacht has

balcony. The Amels 60 will be hybrid powered too. Her

begun. The new Amels 60 Superyacht will be delivered to

custom interior design will be from the inimitable pen of

her owner in summer 2023.

the award-winning Andrew Winch who intends to bring

www.damenyachting.com

[ COVER STORY MEGAYACHT ]

She resound with authenticity and dedication to the “golden age of yachting” but under the retro clothes hides a 21st century yacht brimming with state-of-the-art technology. Stretching 55.9m in length, Blue II by Turquoise Yacht is a glorious melding of old and new. Hoek Design penned her exteriors,interior and naval architecture. For her owner expert yachtsman and involved inenvironmental protection by Désirée Sormani - Ph Guillaume Plisson

t first glimpse, she is somewhat reminiscent of a classic steam ship, resounding with authenticity and dedication to the “golden age of yachting” thanks to a smoke stack, swathes of teak and soft rounded forms. But under these lovely retro clothes hides a 21st century yacht brimming with state-of-the-art technology that make her a genuine go-anywhere globe trotter. Stretching 55.9m in length, Blue II is a glorious melding of old and new. She is entirely the work of Hoek Design, which penned her exteriors, interior and naval architecture. In fact, Blue II’s horizontal lines and gracious curves hark back to the great sailing yachts for which Andre Hoek is renowned the world over. This philosophy combines sublime comfort with technological complexity and peak performance. Despite her retro beauty, Blue II is engineered to be tough, capable and respectful of the environment, starting with her highly efficient Ice Class hull and canoe stern. Her owners are friends and business partners. They are not just expert yachts people but are also very involved in environmental protection. “What is really special about the boat is that from a technical point of view, she is built under the new regulations for exhaust gas emissions. The owners are supporting Green Zone areas of the oceans: it was very important that the boat would be as green as possible and also very fuel efficient,” Hoek explains. They also want to enjoy their love of nature to the utmost - hence the marvellous expansive open deck spaces. The long, uninterrupted teak aft deck is an astonishing and striking space – as perfect for entertaining as for just hanging out. “The pleasure of relaxing in the main deck transom seating and looking down the aft deck to the beautifully proportioned superstructure is a joy every day,” as one of Blue II’s owners so beautifully put it. Blue II’s interiors are a blend of subtle classic elements, such as teak detailing, and contemporary flair, resulting in a chic, cosy ambiance. Her interior styling is by the Dutch studio in partnership with Vickers and Dols Home. The master suite is on the upper deck while the VIP is on the main. However, they will each be used as master suites when both sets of owners are aboard or if Blue II is chartered. The fresh, maritime master on the upper deck is full beam and enjoys gorgeous 180-degree sea views. A spiral stair lead to the owner’s private office while there is also a large saloon aft which can also be used by guests if required. This is a bright warm spot flooded with light thanks to a lovely arched skylight and expansive windows. A wonderful place to enjoy the starry night sky too on chillier evenings. Muted relaxing colours throughout create a New England/Hamptons beach cottage aesthetic with references here and there to the sea, such as the whale motifs on the closet doors in the master suite. These also pop up in other areas and were the owners’ idea. The second, very generous owner’s stateroom lies on the main deck next to the gym and hammam, and is also full beam. All of the furniture aboard was designed by Hoek Design and fixed to the deck with the result that there is hardly any freestanding furniture inside or out. This was at the owners’ request to avoid interfering with the retro vibe. The main saloon is magnificent with doors that open onto the aft deck and seem to draw the views right inside. There is also a separate TV area: the television itself is set into a unit that has bookshelves on its other side. It can also rotate 180 degrees so that the TV can be viewed form either area. All in all, Blue II is not just the perfect floating home but also the ideal way of exploring the world’s most remote areas in complete safety and comfort.

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Blue II is a stunning yacht built by Turquoise Yacht and designed entirely by Dutch studio, Hoek Design. Stretching 55.99m in length with a beam of 9.6m, she can make 15 knots thanks to a Diesel Electric propulsion system comprising twin 800 kW e-motors coupled to a Renk reduction gearbox. The single screw design coupled with twin electrical motors driven by either of the two main generators or three auxiliary generators provides ultimate efficiency for long distance cruising together with high level of redundancy for safety

The first Custom Line Navetta 30 is equipped with a pair of 1000 mhp MAN V8 engines. It has also been designed for a hybrid plug-in system. Opening, the lounge with large windows providing a constant, direct contact with the sea. The furniture is all bespoke with some design pieces like the Bangkok pouf, in the foreground, the Jiff coffee table and Evergreen sofa, all by Flexform. Everything from a design by Antonio Citterio

The interiors are all decorated in light, muted hues to create a sense of cosiness and peace. Whitewashed oak alternates with fabrics, leather and teak accents. All of the furnishings are custom designed. Above, the full-beam master suite. Right, the spiral stairs connecting all of Blue II’s decks. Left, a conversation corner in the main saloon

Exterior, Interior and Naval Architecture Hoek Design

his is the biggest motoryacht we have ever designed and the first superyacht that we have done in this style. The concept came to us when we saw the motor market booming while sailing yacht yards were closing. We also saw many of our classic sailing yacht owners moving to the motoryacht market, so we did an on spec design for a classic-looking timeless motoryacht with modern technology, an optimised hull and good fuel efficiency. This client arrived five years ago. We eventually decided on Turquoise for the build because they have great experience in yachts of this size, are cost effective and build very high quality vessels. Blue II has a timeless design and will still be beautiful in 10/20 years’ time. Her lines are beautiful, both feminine and masculine at once, but they make a lot of sense from a seagoing point of view too: the overhangs have a very distinct purpose especially in rough conditions. On motor craft, the waterline length is important for hull speed but a canoe stern instead of a square stern behaves much better in big

waves. There are many different cosy areas on the different decks where you can sit or sip a cup of coffee or just look at the sea when you’re sailing. The owner liked the concept we designed: he approved the external lines and made a few changes to the layout to have it the way he wanted. The fact that we designed both the exterior and interior created a sense of harmony. It made it easier to create a unique design. We tried to create harmony between the exterior and the interior: it’s nice when they match as you don’t feel feeling you are stepping into another world when you go inside. Blue II has a lot of classic elements but executed using very modern materials. The impact is very special and warm, very inviting for guests as they feel comfortable and at home. We tried not to overdo things in the interior – again the style is contemporary classic with whitewashed oak throughout. We also used gloss teak in certain elements, and leather and fabric-trimmed panelling to strike the perfect balance in the combination of all three, with very soft tones. I’m definitely very happy with the result.

One of the al fresco areas, again the ambience is intimate and relaxed. Top, naval architect Andre Hoek with Ruurt Meulemans, managing director, and the BlueII model. Facing page, top, the full-beam VIP stateroom which is essentially a second master. Blue II’s high bow is designed to tackle seas from the Med to the Arctic with effortless ease

Her canoe stern has a sailing yacht vibe and is home to a cosy conversation area from which guests can admire the natural world in utter comfort. Andre Hoek’s sailing background is ever present

Interior styling John Vickers, CEO at Vickers Studio

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he owner has a great passion for design, and his vision was clear: a modern fresh take on a classic interior. He was highly involved with the design process and we were contracted to help him and Hoek to create this timeless look, the heritage feel of a classic interior with a modern minimal twist. A very simple palette of gloss-finished teak, white paint, and soft beige upholstered panels was used with boldly patterned accent fabrics. This same colour scheme smoothly continued outside, where the owner requested a lot of seating areas but not a lot of loose furniture, which he believed would take away from the classic feel. All the furniture on the yacht was custom made, the sizing and materials were specific to this project. We worked closely with owner and Hoek’s team to design the scheme and style of fixed furniture and we preselected a range of materials such as the leathers used before the final selection was made by the client. Flooring throughout was by Unnatural Flooring. The client wanted a pared-back relaxed vibe, but this needed to be practical. The faux sisal used is exceptionally durable yet comfortable and easy to clean. It allows the clients to keep their shoes on aboard and it can even get wet - just what you need on an explorer boat! The materials for the carpet, walling, ceilings, exterior sofas, were shortlisted by our Design Team for the client to review and select. We worked with Dols Home and Hoek on the more decorative textile designs for blinds, and also completed the lighting designs for the inside and outside. Blue II is a special yacht and we are very proud to be part of her design. Many thanks to the owners, and the teams at Turquoise yachts and Hoek Design.

The interiors are bright and welcoming. Below, the owner’s study and the corridor with stairs that connects it the main stateroom. Facing page, two cabins seen from the corridor. Below, the upper deck saloon which connects to the master suite

The Shipyard Patrik von Sydow, CEO at Turquoise Yachts

lue II started as a refit project but in line with the owner’s requests, we later made the mutual decision to build her up from scratch. The build maintained the authenticity of the original project’s outlook and this can be seen in several areas. As the original hull was a Mothership in the Norwegian Navy in 1956 and was designed to rescue submarines in arctic waters, she still has a spectacular aft deck which was an area allocated for rescue chambers back in the day. The underlying philosophy was to preserve a timeless spirit but to make her a modern yacht underneath that original beauty. The client was very dedicated to the original vision of the yacht and had definite ideas on how to make her a better fit for their lives. For example, as they didn’t want to “need” a crew at all times to have a good time, the galley and bar areas are built for accessibility to allow them to self-serve. A stowing option for a submarine as well as a thermal camera to watch polar animals in their natural habitat were specific requests that the owner had to increase the yacht’s adventure capabilities.

Blue II is the first IMO Tier 3 compliant and first Ice Class yacht that Turquoise has ever built. This makes her a very special beauty indeed, capable of cruising any sea comfortably and safely. Special features include generous under-deck storage for two sizeable tenders

We had already created several yachts in the classic style, both sail and power. At Turquoise, we have very strong know-how all the way from our founder, our design and project engineers, to all our craftsman, so Blue II was a pleasure to build based on the design provided by Hoek Design and Vickers Studio for the interior. As she was our first Ice Class yacht, however, we did have new rules to comply to. Structurally, being able to store such a huge tender out of sight together with a raft of other equipment on a yacht with not very wide hull was both an engineering and, I have to say, a production challenge. Blue II is “a wolf in sheep’s clothing” as our project manager often referred to her. She is a departure from the expected and an acknowledgement of a beautiful tradition. Many of our goals naturally focus on how we design, engineer, and build yachts so that we exceed our clients’ expectations more and more. The Turquoise World is one of perfection and managing our own destiny by cleverly balancing what we do in-house with work done with our carefully selected partners. Our in-house engineering and yacht production will always remain central to our competitive advantage as it drives innovation as well as value for the yacht owner.

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THE AIR FORCE ONES OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR

The BBJs by Boeing Business Jet are the largest personal aircraft in existence, made by transforming American-built airliners into flying suites by Sergio Barlocchetti - ph. courtesy by Boeing Media

Larger windows, lighter materials and furnishings whose shape is no longer determined by rigid, outdated aeronautical norms. Boeing adopts innovations and offers an almost limited range of interior layouts

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t’s hard to describe Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) simply as

said at an international show, “Our owners group wants resources

business jets. They are, in fact, airliners furnished as apartments

to work, they’ve given us a free hand to organise the flights and sell

and offices, and their size, facilities and capacity make them

free seats during the redeployment of the fleet at starting points”.

attractive to heads of state, VVIPs and anyone who can afford

A flight from New York to Los Angeles costs around 190,000

one. Boeing has been transforming its aircraft originally created

dollars, only 20% more than it would cost aboard a rival aircraft

for passenger transport into business jets for decades now, but it’s

like the Gulfstream 650, but with much more space available. The

not only about personalised furnishings and livery – BBJ aircraft

BBJs are the only business jets that can carry an entire football team

involve adapting on-board facilities to include luxury toilets,

or a film crew over long distances. When configured for sixteen

rooms with king-size beds, providing independence and also the

people one of these aircraft can cover almost 7,000 nautical miles,

opportunity for the crew to rest and relax on long-range flights.

hosting guests in a cabin that is 10.5 feet wide, 7 feet high and

The BBJs are based on different models from the Boeing range,

almost 80 feet long, enabling them to remain on board for over

but the most popular is the adaptation of various versions of the

twelve hours. The bedrooms include en-suite toilets and shower,

B-737. However, it’s not unusual for the largest airports to host

and the cabin also provides a private office, conference table and

Boeing 777 models transformed into flying palaces. Usage differs

a full galley where a star chef can work without having to make

from that of normal business jets, and is mainly based on the sale

too many concessions to a lack of space and equipment. In practice

of available flight hours, so the fleet can spend as much time as

it’s possible to enjoy all the creature comforts found in a suite

possible in the air in order to offset costs. A few years ago Jason

at a luxury hotel, including a full shower enabling passengers

Middleton, CEO of Silver Air, one of the operators in the sector,

to sleep, wake up, wash and have breakfast, arriving at their

A welcoming lounge, a table for meetings or dining, armchairs that convert into beds and are operated via a tablet or smartphone, plus a bedroom with owner’s cabin and open bathroom or dedicated shower unit. The BBJ also features higher standard cabin sections for collaborators, with full broadband satellite connectivity

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destination rested and refreshed. Furnishings play a significant role, as taste cannot be dictated – some clients demand a classic style, alternating between sumptuous and baroque, while others prefer more rational, modern lines with an almost infinite range of colours and materials available. There is, of course, no list of options, starting with on-board connectivity provided across the planet by ultra-high speed satellite links, because on board a BBJ everything – or almost everything – is possible, even a system for rapid loading and unloading of the client’s car. As can be imagined, on BBJ flights the role of pilots and flight assistants differs from the one they would play on traditional flights, including business flights. They must be trained to operate systems that do not exist on other aircraft like extended fuel reserves, everything to do with A colonial-style lobby to separate the spaces and create a small social area in flight. The American designer’s intention is to overcome the limitations on movement and socialising imposed on board airliners

on-board hospitality and even equipment carried as a defence against air attacks and missiles. Almost an Air Force One, in fact, but a private one, where cost cannot be calculated from a list but assessed on the basis of the model, features and accessories requested.

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With exterior and interior by LUCA DINI Design & Architecture, the yacht by Columbus Yachts reflects the owner’s precise specifications, which involved a technical and design challenge resolved in a sporty, seductive 50-metre craft. The professional gym next to the owner’s suite is an unusual feature by Paola Bertelli- ph. Alberto Cocchi

volution is the most apt word to describe the concept behind the K2, the new Columbus 50 Sport. For the yard it’s a natural progression from the Columbus 40 Sport, and for the owner it’s the result of a growth process developed through three yachts, all by the Palumbo Superyachts group. The most recent, in fact, was a Columbus 40. The owner, then, was an important repeat client who felt a need for more ample spaces while retaining the build and stylistic criteria of his previous yacht. A series of further requirements including a GT below 500 tonnes, low height, restrained draught and gutsy performance laid the engineering foundations for the K2 project, specifications that posed a significant technical and architectural challenge. The task was carried out by the Columbus yard in collaboration with two studios, LUCA DINI Design & Architecture, responsible for the external lines and interior design, and Hydro Tec, which handled the naval architecture. The result is a three-deck yacht with an extreme stylistic coherence that reflects its owner’s personality and approach to life. “Elegant, smart, aware, demanding but also sporty, travel-loving and open-minded,” says Luca Dini. The aim of this creative and technological effort was to achieve a balance between the yacht’s sporty personality and the requirements of on-board comfort. The interior and exterior layout provides highly versatile social spaces with bars, lounges and dining areas inside and out on both decks. The spaces have a contemporary appeal, and host a series of freestanding elements that promote the versatility desired by the owner, who selected many pieces from the Fendi Casa collection. The entire main deck interiors and exteriors, for example, are furnished by Fendi. Furnishings with clean lines are complemented by elegant, refined touches like sycamore and Tanganyika frisè evoking an art deco smoking-room atmosphere, with chrome and glossy black lacquered metal details and leather and fabric elements adding textural interest. Beautiful cappuccino coloured onyx, white Lasa, alabaster and striking white and grey marble have been chosen for the bathrooms. Their strong, regular cut recalls the appearance of wood. The owner’s suite bath is custom-made in ash. The relationship between natural and artificial light is established by large windows and a system that combines direct and indirect lighting – the sources integrated into the ceilings and the base of the furniture units are complemented by spotlights providing a sharper, cleaner light and a domotics system that makes it possible to adjust the various lighting scenarios. The upper deck is especially interesting, as here the powerful impact of the spacious side walkways open out the entire deck, transforming it into a large single relaxation area with swimming pool forward and an entertaining area in the sky lounge, which enjoys a close connection with the aft outdoor areas, laid out with dining and conversation areas. But the area that best reflects the concept behind the yacht’s layout and highlights the impact of a custom design is on the main deck, forward of the saloon. A large gym was an absolute must for the owner, enabling him to maintain his everyday fitness regime. It also had to be near his suite. Developed in every detail by the design team together with the owner’s personal trainers, it covers an area of 18 square metres and is well-equipped with machines arranged to take full advantage of the available headroom. Intense workouts can end with a relaxing session in the Hamman in the owner’s bathroom. The more traditional lower deck boasts four guest cabins located amidships. At the stern is the beach area, accessed from the main deck cockpit. It features an articulated platform that lifts out onto the water to create an even closer contact with the sea. www.columbusyachts.it

K2 is a 50-metre yacht under 500 GT with aluminium hull and superstructure. Light and high-performance, it can reach 21 knots, and sailing at 12 knots it has a range of 3,000 miles. To side, the upper deck lounge. Opening, the main saloon

Contemporary appeal, light and neutral colours and numerous freestanding elements in the interiors and exteriors. On the main deck, furniture and lamps by Fendi Casa in the cockpit (above) and saloon (top left). The striking 18 square metre gym (left) beside the owner’s cabin

Naval Architecture Sergio Cutolo, CEO Hydro Tec

The K2 has an efficient hull. An analysis of performance at lower speeds showed impressive results, with consumption at around 70 l/h at 10 knots.

he owner wanted a yacht with the same performance and philosophy as his previous model, a Columbus 40 Sport. That was our starting point. From an engineering point of view his brief listed a number of crucial requirements - to remain within a 500 GT weight limit, to have a draught below 2.20 metres to enable the yacht to sail in shallow waters like those of the Bahamas, to have a maximum height of no less than 2.15 metres and to enjoy a top speed of at least 20 knots. We worked hard, for example, to cut structural bulk and maximise internal height with respect to the external volume, which is what determines tonnage. K2 has an excellent range, and its performance exceeds the owner’s demands. As well as topping out at 21 knots, fuel consumption at 10 knots is only 70 l/h. Its hull can reach maximum speed at relatively low power and maintain this efficiency even at very low speeds. This translates into exceptional autonomy. K2 is also extremely quiet and sails with minimal vibration. We worked with the register of shipping and carried out a series of preventative analyses on a structural level to see if there were any situations that could induce resonance and have a negative impact on board-comfort. Every design element has been examined from various points of view – paring down the structural package, checking resonance problems and so on. The yacht sails very well, with a natural trim. We decided on four stabiliser fins – they are relatively small and could be mounted in the engine room and crew area without interfering with spaces dedicated to guests.

An aerial image emphasises the generous upper deck spaces with the aft living area connected to the forward lounge by two wide lateral walkways that open up the deck, transforming it into a single spacious relaxation area

Interior & Exterior Design Luca Dini, LUCA DINI Design & Architecture

esigning the K2’s lines as well as its interior and exterior decor has enabled us to create a very coherent yacht that expresses its owner’s approach to life – he’s a sport-loving man with precise ideas about life, comfort and well-being - a healthy, complete lifestyle. The interiors were to be elegant but still express a masculine presence, with freestanding furniture playing a significant role. This enabled us to create a simple yet well-defined architecture that could also change to adapt to circumstances. The key area of the yacht is the gym. It’s a lovely space, and is professionally equipped, not a common feature in boats of this size. We developed and designed it together with the people who help organise this aspect of his life and we managed to instal the equipment within a space where the available headroom isn’t particularly generous for hosting a gym. The owner asked us to retain the same virile, linear style for the interiors, with a greater emphasis on versatility. He wanted to be able to transform the spaces by joining tables and adding cushions to enlarge the sunpads, for example, rather than having extendable tables and a number of buffets. K2 was an intensely demanding yet extremely fulfilling project that also meant we had to deal the Covid problem. The yacht was completed during the pandemic, so we had to organise the work differently. We usually prefer to have frequent contact with the client, and in fact before lockdown we met him several times to assess various elements together, up to choosing details like tableware and glasses. Still, we managed to maintain the energy needed to complete the yacht in the best possible way, and our greatest source of pride was seeing the owner’s obvious satisfaction at the final result. The ash custom bath in the owner’s suite (left). Cappuccino colour Onyx and white zebra Lasa marbles appear in all the bathrooms. Opposite page, the beach club with partially immersed transformer platform. The freestanding furniture is by Paola Lenti

The Shipyard Gianpaolo Lapenna, General Manager Palumbo Superyachts

rom a technical point of view the overall project was rather complex. We had to harmonise a number of owner specifications and find effective engineering solutions. We sought to create a light craft, and its refined naval architecture enables it to reach a speed of over 20 knots with relatively small engines and to display outstanding sailing qualities. Receiving the skipper’s compliments after only 3-4 days’ sailing was very gratifying. We have, in fact, placed a lot of emphasis on this naval platform and this decision has been justified by the facts. We’ve already sold a second 50-metre model. In contrast to the K2 it will be a sport-fly model with a slightly less aggressive

shape, and it will have hybrid propulsion. The K2 will never go unnoticed, and will immediately be recognised as a benchmark for top-quality production, something we’ve always been known for. It’s clearly a Columbus, and a development of the 40-metre Sport Hybrid with the straight bow that we launched in 2011 and that has now become a style trend. The yacht evolved around a special requirement insisted on by the owner – to have a fully-fledged gym on board. We designed and built the gym in collaboration with his personal trainers – in other words, we involved people who would normally be far removed from the yachting world, and we found that crossover highly stimulating.

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he yacht-building market is experiencing an unprecedented boom. The pandemic and subsequent lockdown have generated a pent-up desire to return to normality and enjoy life’s pleasures once again. Now people want to be outside in the open air, in contact with nature. And most of all, to travel. In practice, the lockdown has reawakened a longing for the kind of freedom that only a boat can provide, and many have realised that a yacht is the ideal place to spend time in safe surroundings with family and friends. The yacht-building yards’ order books are packed full until 2024/25, and Italy has once again staked its claim as international market leader, especially in the superyacht sector. Design has played a fundamental role in all this – responding to today’s demands, yacht designers and yards have developed incredible solutions that place people at the heart of the project, offering the comfort and privacy more usually associated with a residence. The individual and contact with the sea form the focal point. Versatile spaces are a priority. As a result, yachts have been transformed into floating villas whose large windows and discreet structural elements create a constant visual contact with the surrounding nature. On-board furnishings are often sourced from illustrious Italian brands, with pieces designed by the most well-loved names so that those on board the yacht experience the kind of atmosphere and intimacy that only a true home can offer. And finally, there are almost endless opportunities for personalisation of surfaces and even on-board instrumentation, for safe, relaxed sailing with all controls within easy reach. In this issue readers will find everything required to make yachts even more exclusive, plus the best that design has to offer. Désirée Sormani Managing Director

Exclusive Yachts are secure islands where owners can escape the crowds and experience magical moments with family. Now they are a safe haven, too, and very often a floating residence to be furnished with originality and personality, expressing the owner’s identity, just like a home. With the recent Design Week of the Milan Furniture Show, the furnishings world bounces back once again, proof of the endless power creativity by Marta Bernasconi

3. To mark its 50th anniversary, Parentesi

is bringing out a special edition in two colours, turquoise and signal orange, favourites

1. Bart Armchair has soft, inviting lines. The version with revolving base

of the designers of the

encourages sociability and adapts to

best-selling lamp,

different situations.

Achille Castiglioni and

By Moooi

Pio Manzù. By Flos

2. The special light-filled three-dimensional effect generated by the glass top of the Coral Beach tables is created by the synergy between cutting edge production methods, including 3D printing, and artisanal skills like high-temperature embossing. By Fiam Italia

1. The creativity and metal-working experience of the

Rope is a furnishing element comprising an

Sardinian company

exaggeratedly long (six-metres) recyclable

BAM lies behind the il

polypropylene rope. It can be used outdoors

Mare coffee table, with

and inside. The knot is especially suitable as

metal alloy and resin

an unusual seat or play object.

top featuring evocative

By Atelier Ief Spincemaille

chiaroscuro effects that lend depth to the surface. By BAM Design

3. The Portland bed reinterprets the characteristic quilted benches of old-school luxury train carriages. The headboard conceals a storage space. Available in leather or fabric. By Calligaris

2. The Butler system designed by Andrea Federici presents a concept of the bathroom as an extension of the living space. The solid wood, glass and aluminium columns can be equipped with shelves, drawers and clothes racks. By Falper

2. The Menfi lounger’s inspiration, the exotic natural world, can be seen in the delicate green shades of the chair cushion and especially in the pattern of the headrest cushion. By Etro Home The shade of the Polka

Interiors

lighting collection features a roto-moulded plastic disc that is suitable for outdoor settings. A metal ring surrounds its recessed 3.

centreline, connecting the light body to the support. By Fabbian 2.

3. The strong personality of the Teodora dressing table, designed by Elena Salmistraro, is created by the decorations on the elements making up the mirror. They include 4. The sculptural Kibo table has a striking MDF top veneered with laser-cut sheet brushed bronze finish metal and laser-cut calendered sheet metal legs. By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors 4.

precious stones like lapis lazuli and pink quartz. By Lithea 5. In three dimensions, the Sparkler lamps combine technology, design and artisanal expertise. By Poltrona Frau

1 TLine is an outdoor collection developed by Adam D. Tihany and produced in white or graphite aluminium with a pierced pattern inspired by traditional lace and weaving motifs. The cushions are available in a wide range of fabrics. By Unopiù 1.

2. The Murena stool, design by Lazzarini&Pickering, has a polished, satinised or marine 316 exterior stainless-steel structure. The version with shorter arms makes the seat more comfortable. Height on request. By Marta Sala Éditions

3. The structure of the Dama chair, design by Baldessari and Baldessari, highlights the exclusive woodworking.

The leather or fabric covering is designed for both indoor and outdoor use.

By Rubinacci Napoli

5. Place mats and tablecloths made entirely of hemp fabric. The set is produced by selecting natural, eco-sustainable fibres for all its table linen collections. By Mydo

World

4. The Bondo sideboard involves an encounter between two worlds, artisanality and design. As with all the brand’s products, it aims for high quality standards through the skilful, creative use of materials. By Honesta

1. Created in collaboration with Piero Lissoni, Modern Cabinet System is a flexible day system comprising modular cabinets. It embodies rigorous geometry and striking design quality. By Porro 1.

2. Inspired by Sicilian 4. The distinctive hallmark of Panarea, a light, easy-to-store

carts, icons of the

armchair and lounger, is an artisanal, 100% Made in Italy

island’s traditions and

polypropylene cord weave that pays homage to a longestablished craft manufacture tradition. By Pedrali

2. 3.

created in collaboration 4.

with Dolce&Gabbana, this imposing multicolour hanging lamp comprises glass tubes with a square section. By Barovier&Toso 3. The ceramic washbasins from the VariForm series have a distinctive functional design and slender profile. They are produced in four shapes and three installation versions. By Geberit

2. An island of relaxation and oasis of shade, the Organic Lounge garden bed system combines a generous padded surface with a large sunshade. By Royal Botania

2. 1. To illuminate nightlife on board, too, pieces from the Belida collection, the low table and deep, spacious armchair are lit by LEDs. Intended for outdoor use, they are resistant to UV rays, knocks and high temperatures. By Viadurini

3. 3. Tou is a contemporary tribute by Naoto Fukasawa to the ancient artisanal traditions of working with rattan and cane. He combines manual techniques with industrial processes. By Kettal

4. Completing the collection by Lucy Kurrein, a series of lacquered circular coffee tables in contrasting colours highlighting the dark glass or marble tops, available in a number of versions. By Molinari Design

CANTORI From a small workshop to an international company. Based in Camerano in Italy’s Marche region, since 1976 Cantori has been an example of artisanal production and innovation, rooted in tradition yet looking to the future by Micaela Zucconi

Macao Composizioni, a modular bookcase in metal and wood, is by Maurizio Manzoni, as is the set of Ninfea coffee tables in front of the Twist armchair (all from the Avantgarde collection), shown below with the Voyage table (Bohemian collection), both by the Castello Lagravinese Studio

rom brass beds to a product range taking in the entire

the Artisan Village, created to host the various skilled craftspeople

living area, featuring a wide selection of high-quality

– cabinet makers, smiths, decorators, tailors and upholsterers – in-

materials in an elegant, eclectic style. The story of the

volved in the company’s activities. It is regarded as the heart and

Cantori company, based in the Marche region, began in

soul of Cantori. Here classic materials like wrought iron, one of the

Camerano (Ancona) in 1976, when Sante Cantori launched a small

company’s signature products, are worked alongside new elements,

business along with his brother Fabio and sister Fiorella. Nowadays

all embodying the finest Made in Italy quality and flair. Research

company president Sante Cantori continues the adventure accom-

and development are a second facet of the company’s operations,

panied by his son Marco, daughter Federica and grandson Milo,

underpinning its success. After starting with the bedroom, the com-

proof of the strength of a family company that started out as a wor-

pany has gradually expanded its product offer to the living area

kshop and has now become an international concern without ever

with tables, chairs, sofas and complements like mirrors and coffe-

compromising the centuries-old artisanal tradition of the Camerano,

e tables, always using high quality materials, often revisited and

Castelfidardo and Osimo regions. This heritage has taken shape in

reinterpreted, and emphasising durability in a total integration of form and substance. This diversification has always remained true to the principles that shape the company philosophy – artisanality, precision and collaboration with highly-skilled, intensely creative designers and home decorators. The materials used are all traceable and are selected on the basis of their quality and sustainability. The ability to offer long-lasting products is one of the company’s main aims. In the words of company president Sante Cantori, “To imagine a discreetly luxurious, intimate home family furnishings, books, rare objects, memories and the future all find a place in a natural way. A perfect blend of personalisation, comfort and innovation. An object that is carefully designed and made expresses the intelligence of the person who created it. The added value of Cantori products, lies in the perfection of their production, a result achieved together with all the people who work with me”. www.cantori.it

The Twist by the Castello Lagravinese Studio with leather or econabuk back and personalisable seat. Below, the Portofino sofa (Bohemian collection) in leather, velvet or fabric. Left, part of the presentation sketch for the Twist. Right-hand page, an exterior furnished with the Twist armchair

questions to Federica Cantori Head of Marketing for the Cantori Company How has the Cantori style developed over time, and what are its most popular products? Cantori was founded over forty years ago, and it’s inevitable that stylistic evolution, materials research and aesthetic experimentation have all played a role in our development – the market sets us new challenges every day. When they’re overcome, they yield wonderful results. The most popular and always personalisable products, in the yacht building industry, too, are the Twist chair, the Voyage table, the Portofino and Montecarlo sofa and the daytime furnishing line from the Shanghai collection. We started from brass beds and have gone on to create a unique style for every interior. Wrought iron and more besides – let’s talk a little about materials, artisanality and sustainability. Metal working is our history. Every product offered is a jewel assembled with the expertise of cabinet makers, upholsterers, decorators and fitters. Artisanality is our hallmark. Our designers always start from a detail in metal and build the unit, the table, the bed and every individual complement around it. The collaboration with home decorators and interior designers and the entirely in-house manufacture enables our products to be personalised, so we make furnishings that reflect our clients’ desires. In recent years we’ve invested increasingly in sourcing raw materials from local suppliers, Italian or at most European, who respect all the standards, recovering and re-using materials whenever this possible. For us, sustainability also means creating long-lasting products. We have clients who own pieces they bought from us over forty years ago. What designers are working with you at the moment? In recent years we’ve developed a wonderful collaboration with Maurizio Manzoni, who designed the entire 2019 collection and much of the 2020 and 2021 collection. He’s an exceptional talent and knew how to take advantage of Cantori’s strong points, designing products that have strengthened the company’s international drive. We’re also collaborating with Luca Roccadadria and Davide Montanaro, two young designers with fantastic personalities. How important is product customisation? At the moment it’s really important. We’re working with finishes supplied by our clients or requested by external textile companies. Personalised colours and sometimes even personalisation of the piece of furniture itself. We have a range of bed sizes. The fact that we use entirely artisanal methods in our production and make everything in-house helps achieve this. What projects do have in the pipeline? We’re widening distribution in the USA and China and we’re increasingly trying to emphasise a style that embodies the Italian ideals of good taste and respect for the object. We want to distance ourselves even further from the “use and throw away” culture people have unfortunately become used to. We want to produce quality products that last.

LIVING DIVANI

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Understated luxury and timeless elegance with the added benefit of a high artisanal content enabling the production of tailor-made pieces. All these, plus quality and consistency, are the keys to success for an Italian brand that has enjoyed great popularity on the international scene for more than fifty years

The cushions on the Kasbah sofa designed by David Lopez Quincoces can be

by Micaela Zucconi

rotated to enable a variety of configurations. Above, the sofa in the Living Divani Gallery

ounded fifty-two years ago but still driven by an un-

in September 2020 of the Living Divani Gallery on Milan’s Corso

flagging energy. The second generation’s entry into

Monforte. The Milan showroom has been enlarged and modified to

the company has brought new passion that has rein-

display the different aspects of the company, hosting brand icons

vigorated the Living Divani DNA. Carola Bestetti, the

and the latest new additions like the Sumo family by Piero Lissoni,

daughter of founders Luigi Bestetti and Renata Pozzoli, recently

the Moon Coffee Table collection by Mist-o, the Lemni armchair by

took on the role of CEO. Guided by her deep awareness and already

Marco Lavit and the modular outdoor sofa Kasbah by David Lopez

involved in the creative processes, she has launched a strategy of

Quinconces. The extension has made space for a Skylight area de-

extending the range of the collections through openness to new

dicated to outdoor items, while the lower floor is hosting the more

models. In agreement with art director and designer Piero Lissoni,

classic products and a limited-edition collection by Lissoni, “The

internationally-respected professionals and talented young indivi-

Uncollected Collection”, with pieces between art and design. This

duals have been brought in. The architect, who has collaborated

already vast array is enhanced by prestigious partnerships – one of

with the brand since 1988 in a felicitous relationship of shared

these is with the supersports car marque Automobili Lamborghini,

intentions, has gradually defined and given shape to Living Di-

for fitting out the exclusive Lamborghini Lounge in Manhattan’s

vani’s identity. This understanding remains intensely productive,

Chelsea district. The furniture by the Brianza-based company em-

generating ideas based on harmonious proportions and an under-

body all the highlights of company’s production. The pieces include

stated luxury, sober, balanced forms with high artisanal content

Sailor library by David Lopez Quincoces and the Inari bench by Mi-

and careful selection of materials. For the architect, “Consistency

st-o, the Family Lounge Table by Piero Lissoni, the Reader armchair

of quality and quantity”, as well as “Intensity and the presence of

by Piergiorgio and Michele Cazzaniga and the modular Extrasoft

the family” have been the keys to success, leading to an expansion

sofa, a best seller created by Lissoni in 2008, set out in the Welcome

of the product range, a process that in 2012 led to an invitation to

Area, Activation Room, Living Room and Olimpo Meeting Room.

join the Altagamma Foundation, which brings together internatio-

Last but not least are the many projects created for the yacht world,

nally-renowned high-end Italian companies. Sofas and armchairs

especially with Wally, brand of the Ferretti Group, and Sanlorenzo

have been joined by beds and complements like tables and coffee

Yacht, which shares art director Piero Lissoni with Living Divani.

tables, bookcases and carpets in a complete indoor and outdoor

Many pieces have been chosen for yachts like the SX112 and SX88

system for living.

and the lounges in the stands at boat shows like the Cannes Yachting

The company’s exponential growth over recent years has been

Festival, the Genoa Boat Show and the Monaco Yacht Show, the

accompanied by an expansion of the spaces in the headquarters

ideal venues for showing off the Italian lifestyle in its purest form.

in Anzano del Parco (Co), now entirely complete, and the opening

https://livingdivani.it

This page, a view of the Living Divani Gallery in Milan. Left, above, Poltrona 02. Below, sedia 06-05-07 and tables 8-9-10, all from Piero Lissoni’s The Uncollected Collection

questions to Carola Bestetti Ceo Living Divani and Head of Marketing & Communication Living Divani and Italian style... Pure shapes and attention to detail, complemented by hand-made techniques and select materials that embody typically Italian manufacturing excellence and expertise and a search for the highest levels of comfort and quality of life. What’s your approach to the issue of sustainability? In the world of upholstered furniture, our main area of operation, sustainability is mainly linked to the lifespan of our products – timeless objects and high-quality raw materials and production processes. In the context of coverings we already offer low environmental impact leather and fabrics made from regenerated yarn, especially cotton. Does Living Divani have any projects with the yacht-building world? We’ve completed many projects in collaboration with architects to develop customised products reflecting the demands of individual owners and sector requirements. Our upholstered products can easily be produced in a large number of versions, fulfilling an extensive range of techniques and aesthetic objectives. One example is our Kasbah sofa – the cushions can be rotated to modify the configuration, transforming it, for example, from corner sofa to daybed. The Living Divani Gallery in Milan combines art and design. What elements of art have you introduced into your collections? All Living Divani products share an artistic imprint. Their purified aesthetic often means they seem to be sculptures in space. Some creations, though, are more closely related to art, like Lemni, our new chair by the architect Marco Lavit, who works in the field of collectible objects. Art Design in your collections? Our company focusses on series production, but we give our creativity free rein with one-off projects that straddle the line between art and design. One example is The Uncollected Collection by Piero Lissoni, celebrating the brand’s 50th anniversary and its thirty years of art direction, which goes beyond the classic form-function concept to express the

brand’s sartorial nature and its incredible ability to translate design complexity into contemporary, flawless shapes.

with customised sofa seating made possible by the modular nature of the company’s sofas, which allows individual configurations to be modified. Right, another view of the deck furnished with daybed

Above, the main deck of the SX88 yacht by Cantieri San Lorenzo

SICIS Traditional and generation 2.0 mosaics for the leading company in the sector. Its innovative and technological approach means products by the Ravenna-based brand are in demand all over the world by Micaela Zucconi

Detail of an art mosaic in a private residence. Below, two chairs from the Amaretto series, inspired by different artistic movements translated into mosaic and depicted on fabric, here, Tribale rose and Dripping blue

rom micro to macro and back. The name of the Raven-

Dubai Expo, in the Italian pavilion’s Teatro della Memoria.

na-based company Sicis is an acronym for the Latin

The Italian company’s success can be attributed to patented production

phrase “Sic Immensos Clarosque Inceptos Somniavi”,

processes like the important “doppio indiretto” method that makes it

meaning “I dreamt of great and famous ventures”. At

possible to prepare mosaics in the workshop on a lighter backing than

the core of its entire range of products is the mosaic, a development

the traditional cement, plaster or glue. They are prepared in reverse

of the traditional artistic form. The story begins in 1987, a commis-

and in sections, so they can then be transported anywhere and instal-

sion from Saudi Arabia and the vision of the founder Maurizio Leo

led in place, providing almost endless opportunities in residential and

Placuzzi. Inspired by the masterworks of Ravenna’s Roman monu-

maritime settings – Sicis, in fact, makes mosaic decorations for yachts

ments, he places mosaics in an architectural setting and interprets

and megayachts. The company’s portfolio includes the schooner Eos,

them in a new style and with new functionality, giving them an

one of the largest yachts in the world, given a unique character by

intensely contemporary appeal. The past is a starting point for a

a swimming pool with motifs drawn from the nautical world. Sicis

modern, technological and industrial vision of this material, which

mosaics also find further interpretations in furniture, objects and ac-

still requires great artisanal skills, the company’s hallmark. Its master

cessories. Design Week 2021 saw the presentation of the new Amaretto

mosaicists cut the tiles by hand and apply them one by one. Eight

chairs, inspired by various artistic currents translated into mosaics

formats and sixteen finishes are available for the glass tiles, resulting

and represented on fabric. The classic-futuristic concept expressed

in an offer of over 900 different tiles and more than 700 colours. Not

by Sicis has met with great success, reflected by the showrooms it has

forgetting other materials, including stone, gold, platinum, brass and

opened around the world, from its first single brand in New York in

steel. Backed by success and intense research, the team has gradually

2006 to Paris, Istanbul, Milan, Dubai, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shanghai,

expanded the range of products in its portfolio. One development

Mumbai, New Delhi, Tokyo, Beijing, Chengdu and many others. As

is Vetrite, an innovative material that is a synthesis of glass, metal

part of the brand’s constant evolution the family company was joined

polymers and even textile fibres, which enables the creation of large

by Gioia Placuzzi, who after studying at the Cass Business School in

strips with colours and textures for floors and walls, with daring, hi-

London and spending several years in the London branch of Sicis is

ghly unusual furnishing solutions. The plays of reflected light filtered

now Operational Director in Ravenna. Brought up in the business, she

through the tiles are now joined by Vetrite Patterns for external walls,

combines her marketing skills with a passion for jewellery. With the

in collaboration with the architect Marco Piva, presented at the recent

experience she gained by studying for a diploma at the Gemological

Cersaie event in Bologna. This highly-technical system is suitable for

Institute of America in London, Gioa also oversees after the jewellery

all design needs – it is extremely expressive at a decorative level, and

and watches, made unique by precious micromosaics created in a

is also environmentally-aware.

dedicated atelier. This ancient technique is now used to embellish

The old, well-loved mosaics have not been usurped, however. Pla-

contemporary necklaces, for which the company is developing cutting-

cuzzi is constantly experimenting, and produces exclusively in Italy.

edge patents and entering into collaborations with other brands in the

Classic, pixellated or hyper-modern, Sicis mosaics transcend national

sector. Learning from the past to step into the future.

frontiers – they were also present with gold and artistic mosaics at the

www.sicis.com

Mosaic with Necton decorative motif presented at the recent Cersaie event in Bologna. Left, surface inspired by the undersea world for the swimming pool on the superyacht Eos

questions to Maurizio Leo Placuzzi SICIS President Are you on the way to obtaining important certifications? Can you tell me which ones? Our vetrite has been certified as resistant to temperature, humidity, UV rays, stains and abrasions. It has also been certified as non-slip and photocatalytic. Acoustic certification is the next step. What technical developments are you working on and what sectors do you plan on expanding into? As well as new cladding materials we’re developing new uses and innovations for our Vetrite and mosaics. Speaking of Vetrite, our research and development department is currently working on protypes of the first photovoltaic Vetrite models, providing a clean energy source. We’re also looking at new uses for walls in Vetrite or mosaics in the general context of domotics. What are the next developments from Sicis for the nautical industry? The yacht-building sector’s demand for high technical content and exclusivity has encouraged us to integrate technology into our covering materials. For the first time it’s possible to integrate touch switches behind a cladding, with no visible elements to interrupt the aesthetic effect desired by the client and architects. In this way we also protect the technology underneath the surface, preserving it from wear. Alongside our partners we seek to make Vetrite compatible with the highest possible number of technological devices and systems currently on the market. In the medium term we can directly develop technologies linked to all the product lines. Sicis products will be increasingly integrated with their host environment. In which countries do you plan to open new showrooms? We’re shortly going to open a new “Casa Sicis” in Dubai. We’re expanding our presence in China and at the same time we’re keeping a close eye on India, where we’ve just opened a new showroom in New Delhi. It’s the same for Kuala Lumpur and other strategically important cities in malaysia and Indonesia. We’re opening our first Vetrite Art Gallery in New York on January 2nd. What are the most popular patterns? There’s significant worldwide demand for precious art mosaics. Demand for the simple mosaic tiles vary greatly from country to country. In the context of Vetrite the GemGlass collection has proved to be very popular.

Above, the spa on the yacht Vicky. Right, the parapet of a Vetrite terrace with Frost motif, presented at the most recent Cersaie. At the core of SICIS’s entire range of products is the mosaic, a development of the traditional artistic form

Creative minds, interpreters of owners’ desires and hot trends, through their designs they enhance our lives and the entire on-board experience. Time after time the solutions they develop enable yards to raise the bar, meeting soaring expectations and building even more stunning superyachts

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The Power of Art

For more than thirty years Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta have created the most iconic craft on the international market through their Officina Italiana Design. They are inspired by a wide-ranging cultural heritage and a meticulous appreciation of classic and contemporary art works that are rich in formal equilibrium, plays of light and shade and exciting harmonies – just like a Riva by Tania Cinelli

Above left, “Ingerland” by Gilbert&George. Right, “Ho camminato 1736 metri per arrivare al Trionfo della Fede di Tiziano” by Alberto Garutti, paintings from MicheliBeretta collection. To side, Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta admire a Madonna by Sassoferrato at the Bergamo Academy Museum. Opposite page, a work by Mimmo Paladino “Senza Titolo” and in a transparent image, the essential lines of Riva’s latest launch, the 68’ Diable

ooking at a work of art, losing yourself in its lines and letting

exhibitions like the Venice Biennale or the Contemporary Art Fair, and

yourself be transported by its harmonious, balanced shapes,

large galleries. “I also like visiting churches like those in Rome. They

leads to profound introspection in an intense aesthetic jouney,

often host significant works – paintings by Caravaggio, for example”. In

stimulating the mind and providing a source of inspiration.

this way the lines of a new yacht take shape, arising out of a deep well of

“In a few words, this is what happens when we make a new Riva – we

knowledge. “If I could, I’d build even more minimalist craft, but market

sense a balance and equilibrium in art that we transpose into our boats”,

requirements always come into play – the strength of our work also lies

says Mauro Micheli, who for over thirty years has been the creative mind

in our ability to find the balance of forms that will appeal to people with

behind the beautiful, iconic lines of the world’s most famous yachts.

very different sensibilities”. Design isn’t a frequent subject of discussion in

Together with Sergio Beretta he is also founder of the Officina Italiana

the studio. “We find stimulation in travel, too. It’s like a refresher course”,

Design. Their works of art are as evocative as a painting, and generate

says Sergio Beretta. “Greece, for example, is very close to our heart, a place

deep emotion. Anyone falling in love with a Riva is lost forever, because

of spiritual regeneration that enables us to capture the spirit of the past

a Riva’s design stimulates the senses. “I studied at Brera and the Fine Art

to find new ideas in the present. Then there’s our passion for collecting,

Academy but by nature I work on instinct – it only takes a millisecond

which blossomed in 2008 in the middle of the market crisis. We felt the

for a work of art to exert its effect on me”, says Micheli. “I love hyper-

need to surround ourselves with beautiful things, so we made space for

minimalist pieces, which are almost non-existent but express the artist’s

a kind of aesthetic research we did every day in the studio”.

thought processes, or those with a great material presence, where you see

The kind of stimulus that art can give to the design of a boat is clear to

the hand of the artist at work. I love quality, I understand it very quickly.

see every time a new Riva is launched. Take the latest, the Diable, for

It’s a question of training. I don’t go looking for the meaning of a work,

example. The hull and coach house are generated by just a few simple

I search for what it gives me in the moment”. Together with Sergio, who

lines, but they express a perfect equilibrium – just like a work of art.

shares the same passion, Micheli finds artistic inspiration by frequenting

www.italianadesign.it

Think Wide! Nauta 54m Wide is one of the most recent concepts from the Milanbased studio, a perfect combination of large volumes and elegant lines. The focus of the project was the owner and his guests, who can enjoy an innovative layout that provides almost limitless spaces

by Désirée Sormani auta Design is one of the most eclectic design studios on

were created here. The projects may all have different personalities and

the international scene. For almost forty years it has been

dimensions, but all display the same stylistic hallmarks where design e-

transforming the ideas of the most visionary owners into

legance combines perfectly with outstanding performance, always with

reality. Founded in 1995 by Mario Pedol and Massimo Gino, the studio

an emphasis on the owner’s wishes. This approach, responding to the

produces designs for high-performance, elegant sail yachts, tenders,

most demanding clients seeking comfort and generous spaces to host

chase boats and imposing explorers for the most important interna-

friends and family and enjoy a sumptuous on-board lifestyle, has led to

tional yards. Even the exteriors for the world’s largest yacht, Azzam,

the creation of the Nauta 54m Wide. It is a steel aluminium superyacht

Mario Pedol (left) and Massimo Gino are the founders of Nauta Design, famous throughout the world for its versatility. They have recently unveiled their design for the Nauta 54m Wide, a yacht with an innovative layout offering exceptional comfort and style for an owner who seeks a close contact with the sea

of an undemanding size that can moor in small marinas and picturesque

tried to eliminate every obstacle, including all those that could have an

bays, comfortable from every point of view. “Rather than concentrate

adverse visual impact. So we’ve given the Nauta 54M Wide broad, tall

on the LOA, we focussed on the beam, extending it to 11 metres and de-

windows that provide a fantastic view of the outside world and enable

veloping an innovative general layout”, says Mario Pedol. The external

natural light to fill the interiors and emphasise details, woods, materials

lines, though, remain sleek and elegant in full Nauta style. “The exterior

and colours”, says Pedol.

design communicates the idea of yacht with attractive modern lines that

The yacht also features Nauta’s patented “The Island” system, whe-

I believe will have great appeal”, he adds. But what really sets this yacht

re platforms drop down onto the water to create a continuous walk-

apart from all the others in its class is the layout of the interiors. Moving

around space embracing the three sides of the large beach club with a

the engine to the under-lower deck has opened up a huge area of the

total surface area of 100 square metres. “It’s without doubt the project’s

lower deck for six guest cabins with ensuite bathrooms (alternatively,

most distinctive element”, Pedol concludes. “It creates a “sea lounge”,

one cabin can be turned into a gym or spa). The 75 square metre master

a wonderful space on the surface of the water that gives guests a direct

suite with private office is on the forward main deck. Located in the bow

contact with the sea and creates a strong sense of integration between

area of the main deck, it provides the owner with comfort and privacy.

indoor and outdoor spaces”. An area providing direct experience of the

Another feature is the abundance of natural light. “Since we began to

maritime environment.

work on projects for large motoryachts, especially the Light 80m, we’ve

www.nautadesign.com

A Zero-Impact Future Innovation and creativity are the design hallmarks of LUCA DINI Design & Architecture. Its Cetacean concept is a green yacht inspired by geniuses of the past like Brunelleschi and Leonardo Da Vinci by Samuela Urbini 92

The Cetacean features a range of formats – a private yacht that can reach small islands (above) or a cargo vessel (left). To side, the concept’s external lines, with the roof-mounted solar panel that powers the domotics and lighting

uca Dini is not one to rest on his laurels. The mind of this

These two illustrious figures are remembered as icons of invention and

innovator, founder of the Florence-based LUCA DINI De-

architecture. We couldn’t resist the challenge of celebrating it, while

sign & Architecture studio, now expanding with an office in

fully respecting their original idea, through a futuristic restyling”.

Saudi Arabia and a showroom in Forte dei Marmi, is always

The Badalone was a revolutionary craft designed by the architect Fi-

buzzing with ideas. His abilities have attracted commissions from

lippo Brunelleschi in 1421. It was to be propelled by wind-powered

prestigious yards like Admiral, Amels, Benetti, CBI Navi, Codecasa,

paddles and was designed to transport large blocks of marble from

Columbus, Heesen, Horizon, Isa, Mariotti, Mondomarine, Rossinavi,

Carrara to Florence, where the stone would be used in the construction

Tankoa, Tecnomar, Trinity, Tuxedo and Wider, for which Dini creates

of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, one of Italy’s greatest works

interiors and exteriors that are always new and exciting. “We never

of art. A few years later, in 1470, Leonardo’s genius inspired him to

repeat ourselves. Every piece in our projects is made to measure for

develop the idea by creating a hull that was more similar to that of a

the owner”. These unique, exclusive objects demand a great deal of

conventional vessel, with a real bow and stern.

research – take, for example, the latest concept, Cetacean, a catamaran

The Cetacean has a draught of only 1.20 metres, and when under

with full-electric propulsion that can sail with zero impact and navigate

way the solar panel on the roof powers supplementary systems like

marine nature reserves. “The concept has been developed with our

domotics and lighting. Latest-generation batteries provide propulsion,

architecture department, which is involved in many areas, including

and are recharged while the ship is docked. The patented dock is an

ports and marinas. They’re helping us with several projects in the

integral part of the system – it is, in fact, an induction plug-in battery

Red Sea”, says Dini. “At a time of great environmental awareness and

charger and generates power by absorbing the movement of tides and

eco-sustainability we wondered what would be the first example of

waves. The versatile Cetacean can be configured as a shuttle for tran-

green technology to be applied on board. We came across Brunelle-

sport between the marina and small islands, as a cargo vessel, mobile

schi’s famous design for a boat called the “Badalone” (Monster) and

hospital or private yacht offering exclusive trips in total privacy.

discovered that same vessel had been studied by Leonardo da Vinci.

www.lucadini.com

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 94

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

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

The Harmony of the Whole In this project Giuseppina Arena has developed the interiors of the Sunreef 80 catamaran with an emphasis on luxury, and every detail embodies her creative, elegant and refined style by Samuela Urbini

This photo, the saloon of the Sunreef 80, whose style is based on one material, leather, in all its various forms, as well as the diagonal lines in the ceilings, floors, wooden table and carpets. Opposite page, the designer Giuseppina Arena

acht interiors designed by Giuseppina Arena feature a range

client wanted something intensely customised, using luxury brands.

of styles, personalised on the basis of what can sometimes be

I selected Fendi Home as the right brand to integrate all the fixed fur-

the rather extravagant specifications of clients whose tastes

nishings with the furniture elements and make them unique. In this

are interpreted with an extraordinary creative ability by the

case I already had an idea of the freestanding elements and I wanted

Sicilian-born architect. They share two common elements – harmony

these elements and the fixed pieces to share a language in terms of both

and a sense of well-being that embraces guests when they step aboard,

materials and shapes, integrating all the furnishings to create a single

the result of a careful study of every detail that only an expert in mate-

language. In my projects I always try to achieve a cohesion and fluidity

rials, finishes and furnishings like Arena can pull off successfully. She

between the various parts”. Her inspiration was based on two elements

is backed by solid design experience in the cruise sector with Princess

– leather, specified by the client and present in a variety of forms like

Cruises at the Giacomo Mortola studio and at large yacht-building yards

nubuck, leather panels and leather rope, and the 45-degree lines in the

like Intermarine-Rodriquez, Cantieri Admiral and Ferretti, work which

ceilings, floors and some furniture elements, which provided the original

has led her to move to Miami to supervise customisation of yachts for

inspiration. While most catamarans rely on basic styling and level of

American clients. “My training means that my creative approach also

comfort, the Sunreef 80 unlocks a new potential for living at sea. The

involves a close focus on production and delivering within budget”, says

yacht’s interiors are refined and luxurious. The yacht offers generous

Giuseppina Arena, who launched her Miami studio in 2016. As well as

space tailored for comfortable living over extended navigation periods

designing yacht interiors, she also handles luxury residential projects,

as well as an elegant environment to host business meetings. “I’ve cre-

retail stores and resorts. The yacht’s interiors are intensely personalised

ated an important union of interiors and exteriors in terms of style and

design jewels where no detail is left to chance, which helps generate

colours, and although I’ve used right angles the corners are never sharp,

the harmony embodied by the project as a whole. “Details make all the

giving clients a feeling of relaxation. They may not know why they’re

difference. It may sound banal but it isn’t. Living in the US has made me

experiencing this sensation, but I’ve made a great effort to create this

realise the importance of the details that we Italians pay more attention

harmony. In future I’d like to extend my creativity to larger craft that

to. This skill is recognised throughout the world”. It’s clear to see in the

would give me more room to express myself”.

Sunreef 80-foot project, envisioning a catamaran as a luxury object. “The

https://giuseppinaarena.com

These are the places where owners’ dreams take shape. Their organisation, emphasis on research and new technology besides the presence of highly-skilled artisans enables them to create extraordinary yachts – now with an emphasis on sustainability

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TECNOMAR EVO120

Bringing a breath of fresh air to sports yacht design, the EVO120 offers the perfect balance of style, functionality, engineering efficiency and cutting-edge design by Bryony McCabe - photo courtesy of The Italian Sea Group

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ecnomar, a brand by The Italian Sea Group, has recently

s, with a full-beam owner’s cabin, one VIP cabin and two guest

delivered its new EVO120 yacht. Staying loyal to the

cabins. The bow hosts the crew area to accommodate five crew,

brand’s key philosophy of building yachts characterised

whereas the stern incorporates a generous garage and storage space

by a sportive spirit and high performance, the EVO120

for toys and tenders up to 4.5 metres.

represents the optimal blend of style, functionality, engineering

The EVO120’s aluminium hull and superstructure offer both a stri-

efficiency and cutting-edge design.

king aesthetic and aerodynamic quality, coinciding with Tecnomar’s

The EVO120’s exterior aesthetic is sporty and muscular, with sleek

focus on the environment and commitment to sustainability. And

lines and a domineering reverse bow, in line with Tecnomar’s re-

the yacht’s sporty aesthetic is matched by its high-performance ca-

cognisable style that is synonymous with elegance and sportiness.

pabilities – the EVO120 reaches an estimated top speed of 20 knots

One of the most innovative features of the yacht is the optimisation

and a cruising speed of 18 knots. The yacht has a range of 1,800

of spaces on board. Through well-designed and sophisticated struc-

nautical miles at 10 knots.

tural interventions, Tecnomar’s R&D team has designed the yacht

The EVO120’s interior design is the epitome of sophisticated luxury

with more usable and functional principal areas.

and elevated elegance, where sinuous shapes and lines follow the

Firstly, the main deck saloon has been enlarged to accommodate a

external design, thus giving a fluidity to the interiors and creating

dining room and relaxing living area equipped with every comfort

a comfortable and relaxing vibe on board. The minimalism of the

expected by the modern yacht owner. Natural light pours in through

shapes contrast with the use of precious and rare materials, which

the roof and expansive windows to ensure a bright atmosphere in

add luxurious but discreet artisanal finishes. For example, the walls

harmony with the yacht’s surroundings. The main deck also incor-

and floors are covered in marble and exquisite leathers and the

porates the galley and other living areas.

ceilings are adorned with exclusive lacquered wood, brought to life

Tecnomar’s R&D team has also carried out a functional fine tuning

by skilled Italian craftsmen.

for the sun deck, which hosts a redesigned sunbathing and lounge

Thanks to the soft and neutral colour palette, the interior of the

area, while also accommodating a partially glazed infinity pool, a

EVO120 is warm and welcoming, with splashes of bright colour

bar area with outdoor kitchen and the wheelhouse. The operational

adding the right amount of vitality. As such, the mood on board

wheelhouse space is perfectly integrated with the interior design

is light, fresh and contemporary – a perfect platform to enjoy time

and located in the highest point of visibility on board.

spent on the water.

The lower deck is dedicated to accommodation for up to eight guest-

https://tecnomar.com

This page: Natural light pours into the dining room in the main deck salon, which has been reconfigured to optimise size and comfort of the space. Opposite: The EVO120’s sleek and muscular lines create a sporty exterior aesthetic, which is synonymous with the Tecnomar brand

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Above: On the sun deck, the wheelhouse is situated at the highest point of visibility and blends seamlessly with the interior design. Right: The interior design in characterised by a soft and neutral colours with splashes of colour to add vibrancy

questions to Giovanni Costantino Founder and Ceo of The Italian Sea Group What are the key design features that make the EVO120 stand out? The EVO120 is characterised by the perfect equilibrium between cutting-edge design and engineering efficiency, style and functionality. The project reveals an essential and clean visual comfort, thanks to the use of precious materials blended with relaxing nuances, fluid forms and extraordinary finishes, making us proud of Italian craftsmanship. The R&D team redesigned some of the main living spaces on board – how did they do this? EBy working extremely thoroughly on the dimensions, arrangements, and technical solutions related to all compositional and spatial elements in order to optimise each individual detail. Through this, they were able to increase comfort, storage capacity, general functionality and, finally, the vessel’s general look. What type of client do you think that the EVO120 appeals to? For our clients, a yacht is representative of an emotion; it allows them to live moments of serenity with their loved ones. The owner of EVO120 desires adventure and freedom, they want to navigate in every condition and location and, most of all, they want to be assured that each and every need will be understood and realised without compromise. How is The Italian Sea Group finding current market activity? The segment up to and over 100m has shown a higher level of resilience compared to other sectors – its customer base is loyal, international and comprised of UHNWIs who are less exposed to recessionary economic scenarios. Despite the grave pandemic situation, we have continued to invest in production capacity and human resources and, at the end of 2020, we have reached excellent results in terms of revenue growth and margins. What should we expect from The Italian Sea Group in the future? Our order book has increased and we are continuously working to reach new and challenging objectives. We proceed steadily with our production plans and expansion activities, having opened production spaces dedicated to the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 line and completed the first shed as part of the The Italian Sea Group 4.0 expansion plan, which will be able to accommodate up to two 75m vessels for outfitting.

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CUSTOM LINE NAVETTA 37 M/Y TELLI

A 37-metre masterpiece that hosts stunning works by contemporary artists and furnishings by the great Made in Italy brands. This displacement yacht promises a voyage where freedom, inspiration and beauty ride on a wave of limitless creativity and discovery by Olimpia Decasa – ph. courtesy of Custom Line 103

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work of art – never has the description been so

interiors. This is clear in the main saloon, a living space and dining

apt, not only because every Custom Line creation

area where the painting Circolazioni by Alighiero Boetti hangs on

can be regarded as unique, but also because the

one wall. Oak - dark for the furniture items and light for the flooring

M/Y TELLI hosts many pieces by some of the most

- complements the wood panelling of the walls, which lend warmth

famous contemporary artists. The works are drawn from the owner’s

and a refined elegance to the interiors. The furniture is all by Minotti,

private collection, a great connoisseur of Alighiero Boetti, Alex Katz,

with a granite-coloured “Minotti West” sofa and elegant “Minotti

Mimmo Paladino and Robert Longo. And in common with all self-

Bender” coffee table with a bronzed glass top and light bronze base.

respecting collectors, being separated from these objects of culture,

Further forward lies the formal dining area for ten guests, comprising

love and interest would be like suspending and suppressing that

a “Concorde” table by Poliform with calacatta marble top, solid wood

feeling of authentic passion fuelled by contemplation and physical

frame and sand-coloured “Minotti Aston” chairs. In a clear, striking

contact. Those who are fortunate to be able to indulge their interests

chromatic contrast the back wall features the painting Dark brown

and put together a private collection seek to enjoy it as much as pos-

hat by Alex Katz.

sible, reluctant to tear themselves away from it even in the evening

The artistic journey continues in the owner’s suite forward, the set-

before going to bed, unwilling to stem that flow of emotions the object

ting for the painting Ellen from Robert Longo’s series “Men in the

inspires. As a result, M/Y TELLI is a mirror that reflects owner’s

Cities”. Preceding it is a private saloon with Atoll chaise longue and

personality and aesthetic tastes. The yard is known for its detailed

Cozy coffee table, both by B&B. A unique feature in the bathroom is

personalisations of fittings and decorative elements. A product of a

the white Lasa Vena Oro marble, whose unbroken veining outlines

collaboration between Ferretti Group’s Strategic Product Department

the entire perimeter.

and Engineering Department, the M/Y TELLI displays strikingly clean

The upper salon also hosts design pieces. The space is an intimate

lines, well-balanced volumes and attention to detail, especially the

sea-going lounge with a cream, C-shaped Flexform Groundpiece so-

lighting, which gives every accessory and furnishing item a scenic

fa and a Louis Vuitton trunk used as a coffee table. As for the outdo-

presence picked out by targeted spotlights that heighten the impact

or areas, on the sundeck they are furnished with Double loungers

without dazzling the viewer. lt’s a choral tribute where every choice

by Roda, on the upper deck with a sofa from Roda’s Eden collection

lends extraordinary coherence of form to the spaces. Minotti, Roda,

and Dean by Dedon dining chairs and in the cockpit armchairs and

B&B and Flexform are some of the illustrious Italian brands selected

tables designed exclusively for Minotti by the eclectic Japanese

for the freestanding on-board furniture, which blends perfectly with

studio Nendo.

the select natural materials like leather, wood and marble used for the

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A view of the main lounge, entirely furnished by Minotti. In the background, the formal dining area comprises a Concorde table by Poliform, with calacatta marble top and solid wood base, and Minotti Aston sand-coloured chairs

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Warm and inviting, the aft cockpit is furnished with four Armchair seats and three coffee tables, all from Minotti’s Tape outdoor collection. Right, the living area with granite-colour Minotti West sofa and Minotti Bender coffee table with bronzed glass top and light bronze base

questions to Alberto Galassi CEO Ferretti Group A yacht that emphasises the link between sailing and art. What does this combination mean to Alberto Galassi as the owner? The most immediate point of contact is the pleasure of surrounding yourself with beauty, whether it’s the sea or works by great contemporary artists. In my case there’s also a desire to extract the maximum pleasure from moments of relaxation on board, and the freedom they offer. As my favourite times are those spent on M/Y TELLI, I decided to furnish it with some of my favourite works from my collection. Art on a yacht is an immense privilege. M/Y TELLI is a work of art in itself. How do you establish a dialogue and create an organic connection between of creativity and beauty? The shades of grey contrasting with the brown tones form the thread for the interiors, creating a sober elegance that’s the best setting for the art works. The yard isn’t new to the idea of blending works of art and interiors, it develops the ideal context for highlighting the pieces chosen by owners, who seek to add a distinctive touch to their yacht. The interiors are charged with passion, even if there’s a great demand for outdoor spaces and only a handful of more simple furniture items. If you had to describe M/Y TELLI, what adjectives would you use? I’d definitely say it’s a very intimate, individual yacht because like all Custom Line products it reflects its owner’s tastes. It also displays a timeless elegance. Every Custom Line embodies the identity of those who experience it. What tastes and desires does M/Y TELLI express? I like the idea that a yacht can become “a private floating gallery” for the owner and guests, somewhere they can admire magnificent works like those on board M/Y TELLI. There’s an unprecedented play of light in the interiors, with select natural materials and an attention to detail that’s typical of artistic creativity. What elements lie behind the yacht’s success, as a type of craft or as the particular interpretation that Custom Line offers? Custom Line is one of the popular lines among our clients and it’s written the story of high-end pleasure cruising by offering the opportunity to own a bespoke product. Yachts are increasingly oriented towards the concept of floating villas and lofts, to live in while under way. Custom Line is the best interpretation of this trend, combining elegantly intimate private spaces with the sailing experience. The ultimate objective is to maximise comfort and ensure privacy and well-being, with an emphasis on close contact with the sea.

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BAGLIETTO C

A modern, refined 54-metre yacht with external lines by Horacio Bozzo and interiors by the Hot Lab studio. The decks all encourage a dialogue between the outdoor and interior areas in a harmonious continuum of styles, colours and finishes by Olimpia Decasa – ph. courtesy of Baglietto

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eveloped on a new, specially-designed platform, the

stitching, bronze details, gold leaf and sumptuous marble highlight the

motoryacht C is a 54-metre aluminium build with

details of the furniture and architectural structure.

elegant contemporary lines by Horacio Bozzo. The

The main saloon, designed as a single space with a smooth, uninter-

design is a response to a comprehensive brief with

rupted transition to the exterior, features finishings by Paola Lenti and

requirements for functionality, comfort and style specified by the

Flexform with blue and yellow as the colours of choice. It opens onto

owner, whose large family is united in a desire to spend time at sea

a conversation area with a large semi-circular sofa. Behind this, sepa-

together. As a result, the yacht has a very exclusive design with se-

rated by a low central unit, is the dining area with two round tables,

ven cabins, including two owners’ and two VIP cabins on the main

and in the background a piece by the artist Alex Turco. Used by the

deck, with a third VIP cabin and two cabins intended for younger

whole family during the day, the aft section of the main deck is bathed

guests on the lower deck. The outdoor spaces reflect the varied de-

in natural light entering through the full-height side windows.

mands of three generations of the family with two swimming pools,

Four large suites open along the corridor with walls clad in white lea-

a professionally-equipped gym, Turkish bath and a massage area.

ther, forward of the foyer and main deck. The large sliding windows in

The C’s 10.40 metre beam means its volumes are particularly spa-

the suites create an evocative play of filled and empty spaces.

cious for a yacht of these dimensions, and its relatively limited 2.50

The lower deck reflects the taste and style of the youngest guests, but

metre draught enables it navigate the shallow waters of the Caribbe-

the upper deck expresses a greater formality with more sober colours,

an. The yacht also enjoys an abundance of natural light flooding in

Italian marbles used as striking decorative elements and furnishing

through the full height windows, and the design of the exterior decks

complements by Poltrona Frau, Minotti and B&B. The aft outdoor area

and day areas, uninterrupted by changes in level or steps, makes it

hosts more extensive meals and is flanked by a small, panoramic side

easy to move around on board and enhances the feeling of space.

balcony separated from the sky lounge by a sliding glass door. This

The interiors, by Milan’s Hot Lab studio, reflect the owner’s desire

was specified by the owner to enable him to enjoy the outdoor space

to combine two decorative concepts – a fresh, more informal feel in

in total privacy. The whole family, however, can take advantage of the

the daytime areas like the main saloon and the furnished exterior

100 square metre stern beach club, a single deck open on three sides

areas and a more elegant, refined look for the private spaces like the

with spacious terraces filled with light streaming in through the hull

cabins and the panoramic saloon in the sky lounge.

windows and the transparent bottom of the swimming pool above.

The clean, modern style is sleek and welcoming. The different

Relaxation is the order of the day, provided by a spa with Turkish bath,

woods, including dyed oak, walnut and maple, combine to play a

massage area and Technogym equipped gym.

key role in defining the interiors, while the white leather with blue

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One of the four main-deck cabins, all of which feature large sliding glazed areas that make the spaces individual and intimate. The wooden bulkheads and white leather behind the bed play a key role in defining the architecture

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The forward sun deck is an exclusive, entirely open lounge, a privileged position for enjoying the sun and sea. The fresh, informal atmosphere is the stylistic hallmark of the furnished outdoor areas and day zones

questions to Fabio Ermetto Chief Commercial Officer of Baglietto Can you give us a quick overview of the current internal and external markets? In recent years the yacht-building market has experienced positive trends across the industry, with significant growth figures. It’s been a record year for us – we’ve handed over three full-custom yachts and sold six since August 2021. The unusual period we’re living through has certainly encouraged people to see yachts as privileged locations where they can isolate themselves in safety. What are the current trends? What do new Baglietto owners demand from their yachts? The main requirement today is a closer relationship with the sea. As a result the emphasis is now on the aft spaces, redesigned to ensure they can be used to the full. The uninterrupted full-height windows provide greater visibility and more natural light, and the side terraces enable guests to enjoy fantastic views. Not to mention the beach clubs: the three-level beach club has become our signature feature. Is there a more heightened awareness of the issues surrounding environmental protection? Owners are showing greater environmental awareness, and this is being translated into vessels with hybrid motorisation. We offer this in all standard versions of our products. The yard is deeply involved in this subject and is carrying out important researches. In Monaco we presented the B-Zero project, a green project in the field of alternative energy sources, an expression of Baglietto’s vision and tangible commitment to sustainable yachting. The project, whose primary objective is to increase the electric cruising range of vessels in zero-emission mode, involves integrating hydrogen fuel cell technology on a hybrid or diesel-electric platform. To what extent does design contribute to a project’s appeal? Design plays a highly significant role in both the exteriors and interiors. For our pre-designed lines our stylistic choice fell on Francesco Paszkowski Design, which has been interpreting the Baglietto philosophy for over 20 years. We asked him to redesign the traditional line, with the T52, and the fast lines that are part of the Baglietto DNA. Then there’s the DOM133 line designed by Stefano Vafiadis, a family of 40-metre aluminium cruisers that reflect the “atelier” production philosophy we are well-known for. Not forgetting the full-custom models that show the yard’s amazing flexibility – they are unique craft with a specially-developed naval platform. What projects and commissions are you currently involved in? The yard has thirteen new yachts between 38 and 52 metres in length in different stages of construction for delivery up to 2024.

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AZIMUT YACHTS GRANDE TRIDECK

Featuring expansive living areas unique for a yacht of its size, Azimut Yachts’ new flagship offers a revolutionary layout with four outdoor terraces designed for a new generation of superyacht owners by Bryony McCabe - phoyo courtesy of Azimut Yachts

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s yachts increase in size, maintaining a connection

deck, the main dining area on the upper deck, and the beach area.

with the sea is a key priority for any yacht designer,

The raised Sea View Terrace has another advantage of giving height

as being in touch with the water is what epitomises

to the beach area beneath. With two metres of headroom and cut-outs

the yachting experience. And Azimut Yachts’ new

in the sidewalls, this is not a space stolen from the garage but a true

flagship was designed around this philosophy: the Grande Trideck is

beach leading out to the sea. At anchor, the transom opens to expand

the shipyard’s first triple-decker and, at 38.2m long, the largest yacht

the area and connect guests directly with the water.

it has ever built.

As with the other models in the Grande Collection, Azimut Yachts

The principle behind the design is described as ‘Three decks + O-

entrusted the interior spaces and furnishing to Achille Salvagni. Rethin-

ne’ because, in addition to the three traditional decks, the Trideck

king the traditional functionality of the interior spaces, Salvagni a-

features an extra aft deck that results in a cascading effect over four

bandoned the preconceived functions of each area with the goal of

terraces from the top of the sundeck down to the water’s edge. This

transforming the yacht into a place where the owner can live without

revolutionary concept was born from the shipyard’s close collabo-

constraints. This philosophy lead Salvagni to move the main indoor

ration with Alberto Mancini, who penned the modern yet elegant

dining area from the main deck to the upper deck: a solution that fully

lines, and is a testament to the shipyard’s propensity for innovation.

dedicates the main deck to relaxation and socialising. The Trideck also

As a result, the Trideck reinvents the traditional arrangement of

provides indoor-outdoor harmony, with smooth and effortless access

on-board spaces, which results in a modern and innovative layout.

to the lounge from the private patio. Entering, one finds an airy and

Mancini’s design creates new spaces to meet the requirements of

bright environment thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows.

contemporary owners who are increasingly inclined to a less formal

There is much flexibility for the accommodation layout, with the first

lifestyle on board and closer contact with the sea.

units ordered featuring an unprecedented sixth VIP cabin positioned

The extra deck at the stern forms the Sea View Terrace: an entertai-

on the upper deck with a spectacular sea view while the captain’s

ning area that emulates the feeling of being suspended in air above

cabin is located on the lower deck. However, more traditional ac-

the waterline. The inclusion of the Sea View Terrace also offers the

commodation options are also available, with an enclosed pantry

advantage of forming the private patio a few steps below – a sheltered

and a captain’s cabin on the upper deck behind the bridge. On the

and secluded outdoor seating area that provides ultimate privacy for

lower deck there are four guest cabins: two VIPs aft and two guest

dining or lounging even when moored stern-to. The other outdoor

cabins forward.

spaces overlooking the sea include the sunbathing area on the sun-

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The beach area features full-height openings to port and starboard to allow the flow of air and light. On the interior, accommodation includes a spacious owner’s suite with private wellness area (below) and the living areas are designed as multi-purpose spaces (opposite)

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With four cascading decks, the yacht boasts several different al fresco spaces overlooking the sea. The sundeck is designed for relaxing and socialising, featuring a Jacuzzi and sunbathing area, as well as a bar and seating area

questions to Alberto Mancini Yacht designer and Ceo of Mancini Design The way that yacht owners live on board is changing. How does the Trideck cater for this? The new generation of owners prefers a more relaxed lifestyle. They look for convivial layouts to enjoy the company of friends and family, while keeping a close connection with the marine environment. To fulfil this desire, we reimagined the entire layout of the yacht, replacing rigidly dedicated areas with open-concept, multi-purpose spaces. What was the inspiration for the “Three decks + One” concept? This is how we explain the Sea View Terrace, a 30sqm social area in the sun just above the waves that enhances the aft of the yacht. As well as creating a beach club with two-metre height and cockpit with exceptional privacy, it completes the effect of cascading terraces, connecting guests at every level and fostering a uniquely fun aft-deck experience. What is your favourite design feature? We are proud to have designed such a complete yacht below 300gt, working closely with Azimut to accomplish this feat. The extensive use of carbon fibre in the superstructure was key to expanding internal volumes and minimising wasted space without compromising seakeeping. P.L.A.N.A. Design’s naval architecture delivers unmatched efficiency and a smooth ride like one would typically expect from a larger vessel. What has been the market’s reaction to the unconventional design? The sales numbers speak for themselves. The Trideck has captured the attention of a wide range of owners fascinated by the revolutionary layout. When you break rules that have been respected by a whole industry for decades, the product can be polarising. With the Trideck, we have a beautiful yacht that pushes boundaries yet maintains wide appeal thanks to the customisable layout configurations. As Azimut’s largest project, what does this milestone represent for the market? Many people have been waiting for Azimut to extend its range with a new flagship. And through the execution of the project, I have seen excellent feedback encouraging the brand to continue to innovate. With the first unit already delivered and deeply appreciated, the team is only emboldened.

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BENETTI MOTOPANFILO

Evoking a more languid and glamorous era, the Motopanfilo 37m combines the iconic elements of sixties’ nautical heritage with twenty-first century ownership requirements by Bryony McCabe

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enetti’s new Motopanfilo 37m is inspired not only by

expectations of today’s boat owners. For a change of view, guests

the legendary yacht designs of the sixties, but also by

can adjourn to the observation deck, which is positioned above

the glamour and freedom of expression of the time.

the hard top and conceived as an intimate and private fourth deck.

But rather than a simple restyling of one Benetti’s

The interior decor features timelessly elegant materials and fabrics

successes of yesteryear, the Motopanfilo represents a contemporary

by Loro Piana Interiors, highlighting the sophisticated and inviting

design for the modern boat owner while echoing the iconic boats

lines. Lazzarini Pickering Architetti sought to reinterpret many of

of that evocative decade.

the traditional elements of the original motopanfilo, creating the

‘Motopanfilo’ is the Italian word used in the early sixties to denote

concept that the interior was like the ribcage of a large whale. Rei-

the large motoryachts that became synonymous with the jet-set life-

magining the traditional beams as structural rib bones, the team

style. Benetti was one of the first shipyards to produce these yachts

dematerialised the walls and used vast windows to create the feel

and these boats became something of a status symbol that were a

of immense spaciousness. The structural rib bones also give a sense

popular sight on the waters of the Italian and French Rivieras and

of order to the interiors, defining the different zones and providing

other fashionable spots around the world.

punctuation points.

Together with Francesco Struglia for the exterior lines and Lazzarini

In the saloon, where the wooden walls of yesteryear have been al-

Pickering Architetti for the interiors, Benetti has shaken up this old

most completely replaced by enormous panes of glass, the nautical

favourite and given it a fresh and contemporary makeover. Today’s

tradition of wood has been respected. But instead of the traditional

iteration of the Motopanfilo delivers expansive light-filled spaces,

mahogany tones, a warm, light oak colour on both the floors and cei-

uninterrupted visual contact with the sea and a series of vast terra-

lings heightens the sense of airiness throughout. Additional nods to

ces that meet the demands of today’s owners.

seafaring themes can be seen in the touches of white and blue wood.

On the exterior, the linking of the hull and superstructure to create

Below deck, the theme of respecting the innate character of the

the visually harmonious single form that epitomised the original

nautical environment can be seen in the decision to let the cabin

Motopanfilo has been preserved. The fusion of classic and modern-

walls follow the gentle, relaxing curve of the hull. The owner’s suite

day influences is found in the transom, where the lines are com-

is in the bow of the main deck while four comfortable guest cabins

pletely integrated into the hull volume. There is a twist, however,

are situated on the lower deck.

which comes in the form of a beach club designed to respond to the

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The yacht’s open-plan interiors achieve an indoor-outdoor feel with the use of large windows. The architects sought to reinterpret many of the traditional elements of the original motopanfilo; the concept of the interior is like the ribcage of a large whale

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The stern of the new Motopanfilo has been given a 21st-century reconfiguration and features a spacious beach club and bathing platform. An observation deck is located above the hard top and acts as an intimate fourth deck

questions to Lazzarini Pickering Architetti Interior Architects Why was it important that the new Motopanfilo returned to traditional nautical roots? Nautical interior design has been increasingly influenced by the style of contemporary buildings. For this project, we wanted to celebrate being on the sea and return buyers to a sense of nautical wellbeing that is increasingly rare within modern yacht design. The idea was to create a boat, not a house. What are the key traditional interior design features that have been re-interpreted? Large panes of glass have been used in place of traditional wooden walls to amplify the sense of space. We worked on the furniture to recreate and re-interpret the sixties’ motopanfilo feeling; we are particularly proud of the redesign of the sofa in the main deck cockpit, which fosters a gentle fluidity in continuity with the salon interior. How does the interior ribcage concept impact the feel of the interior? The ribs give rhythm and manage the spaces but, at the same time, have been designed to incorporate ‘purposeful function’, concealing the air conditioning vents and part of the boat’s lighting system. They also cleverly accommodate mirrors that give the interior a greater sense of space. Why did you create a design inspired by the 1960s, rather than a retro-chic design based on nostalgia? It is now a given that yacht interiors should be bathed in natural light, which eliminates the possibility of reviving the designs of the 1960s. Equally, the need to have direct access to the sea via a beach club or swim platform puts an end to the curved sterns of classic yachts, romantic as they may be. We were determined to explore all the best elements of a special era without compromising on a single expectation of modern owners. How will the new Motopanfilo impact the market’s approach to superyacht design? Contemporary superyachts have arguably moved too far away from their nautical roots and the ocean itself. By borrowing design notes from the 1960s, as well as looking to nautical history and elements of marine life, the Motopanfilo returns clients to a sense of nautical ease that has been overlooked in recent years, and that is a growing trend.

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RIVA 88’ FOLGORE

A 27-metre sport-fly that embodies Riva’s innovative drive, powered by a design that combines the brand’s legendary stylistic features with the clean, rigorous style of the Officina Italiana Design studio. The result is a yacht that displays a refined, timeless elegance and offers performance, efficiency and an unprecedented contact with the sea by Olimpia De Casa – ph. courtesy of Riva 119

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perfect synthesis of past and present, with stylistic

pencil line along the yacht’s silver flank, rising to deck level where the

features inspired by tradition and a futuristic vision,

concept is extended by a steel-trimmed air intake further aft. There are

like the dialogue between the iconic mahogany and

many attractive style elements on board, from the running lights in a

steel details and those in carbon. Riva’s new 88’

polished stainless-steel frame along the windshield to the carbon and

sport-fly Folgore was created by a team comprising Officina Italiana

steel lateral handrails and the glass roof of the superstructure, which

Design – the studio of Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta that is respon-

swings open towards the bow or stern to allow in natural air when the

sible for the yard’s entire range – and the Ferretti Group Engineering

yacht is under way or at berth. There’s plenty of space for owner and

Department with the Product Strategy Committee. Research and de-

guests to relax in the furnished outdoor areas of the aft cockpit, the

velopment has led to the creation of a refined example with a striking

forward deck and the sport-fly. The cockpit is a 22 square metre multi-

mix of typical steel, mahogany and leather details and characteristic

functional space that includes a huge dining area with a sofa that can

aquamarine touches like the waterline boot-stripe. These combine with

be transformed into a sunpad using the lifting-lowering mechanism in

design solutions that aim for comfort – there is at least two metres of

the polished mahogany table. The forward cockpit, a 23-square-metre

headroom in every space - and functionality. This can best be appre-

area that can be shaded, is a privileged location to be enjoyed under

ciated in the stern section, where the transom platform opens down

way or when moored. It is furnished with a C-shaped sofa and central

to be fixed in one of two positions, either parallel to the sea surface

table preceding the sunpad on the coach house that can accommodate

where it can be used as a 6 square-metre beach club, or underwater,

at least four people. The 20 square metre flybridge also boasts a sofa,

for tender launch and landing. The yacht is 26.92 metres long and

pouffe, coffee table and sunpad, plus two 16” display screens. The

has a 6.31-metre beam. The overall emphasis is on efficiency, so ma-

interiors feature a combination of polished rosewood, light and dark

terials like marble, glass and stainless steel have been used without

leather, white wood flooring, steel and black and white lacquered

compromising on performance. Top speed is 39 knots with a cruising

ceilings, all with a classic, refined elegance and enhanced by the light

speed of 33 knots, provided by a pair of 2,638 hp MTU engines and

flooding in through the side windows and wraparound windshield.

composite material construction with carbon fibre reinforcement in

The well thought-out layout comprises four cabins on the lower deck

the superstructure. The colour scheme of the first yacht in the series

– a full-beam owner’s cabin amidships, double VIP cabin forward and

reflects the most recent Riva tradition, just as the design follows the

a port VIP cabin plus a guest cabin with separate beds. Three layout

path initiated in 2019 by the Officina Italiana Design with the Dolce-

solutions are offered for the owner’s apartment.

riva, an innovative design with hull windows that stretch like a black

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An aerial view shows the generous spaces available for relaxation. The open-space saloon displays a skilful mix of glossy rosewood, leather and steel. In the foreground, the smoked glass dining table with stainless steel base, complemented by Minotti chairs

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A detail of the living area with sofa and grey marble coffee table, both by Poliform. Mirrored smoke and black mirrored surfaces complemented by wood and leather dominate in all the cabins – here, the 20 square metre full-beam owner’s cabin amidships

questions to Stefano de Vivo Chief Commercial Officer of Ferretti Group How do you reconcile Riva’s iconic style with the innovative vision displayed by your recent models? Excellence and meticulous attention to detail have always been hallmarks of Riva builds, enabling us to draw on our almost 180-year tradition while at the same time looking to the future, re-establishing ourselves as a timeless icon for the nautical world, and in a wider context, too. Those who buy Riva yachts are deeply attached to the idea of artisanality, Made in Italy design and unique, refined details. They’re also looking for a top-level sailing experience. All this means a constant emphasis on research and innovation without affecting the typical Riva style. How is the Folgore unique? The Riva 88’ Folgore is a sport-fly with efficiency at the heart of the concept. The design includes functional elements in select materials while providing outstanding performance. The exterior lines and a few other elements draw inspiration from the world of automotive design, combining luxury and sportiness with a new design for the hull windows, an original, innovative interpretation of the overall hull and deck concept, the inclusion of aft air intakes with steel trim, the Shark Grey hull livery with Bright Black details and carbon inserts combined with iconic details like the aquamarine waterline. Was the yacht made on commission or was the layout option chosen by the yard? For the first Riva 88’ Folgore the master cabin layout was offered by the yard. The owner made the choice to equip the 20 square-metre suite with a single owner’s bathroom including a bath and washbasin counter clad in light, white and gold Calacatta marble. Further specifications included a walk-in wardrobe and vanity corner with a Living Divani leather and aluminium chair as well as a series of freestanding furniture pieces chosen by the owner, like the brown leather Poliform chair, black-coated stainless steel Frank coffee table by B&B Italia and silver armchair by Minotti. What type of owner will a sport-fly like Folgore appeal to? The Riva 88’ Folgore is a perfect synthesis of functional design and innovative technology, developed to suit owners seeking maximum visibility and social interaction on board as well a pleasant sailing experience in all exterior and interior spaces without compromising on a sporty style and the typical Riva class. Folgore triumphed at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards, winning the Best New Series Award. What special features won the accolade for Riva? The judges emphasised the beauty of the yacht’s sleek lines and the exceptional versatility of the layout that can satisfy owners and markets with different requirements for sailing and on-board comfort. They also mentioned the Riva 88’ Folgore’s outstanding performance, which affirms the brand’s iconic status and its ability to remain one step ahead, overcoming the challenges of the future.

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The most advanced technology for safe sailing and agile manoeuvring, the most extraordinary engineering solutions to enhance on-board life, the most select, beautiful surface materials. Because yachts increasingly reflect their owners’ imagination and personality, taking shape around their desires

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Lasting Legacy by Mary Hegarty

We catch up with Oliver Treutlein of OT Carapets and discover that sustainability comes naturally to a man committed to creating natural products that stand the test of time – and tide, of course!

ustainability is more than just a buzzword these days. The realisation has finally dawned that it is vital to the survival of a planet. The superyacht sector too is stepping up to the plate by offering increasingly efficient and powerful

hybrid propulsion as well as improving the recyclability of the mate-

rials used aboard yachts. However, some in the sector have always had a vocation for sustainability. Oliver Treutlein, who founded OT Carpets in Germany four decades ago, is one such individual. “I have always been a natural product enthusiast,” he confided when we spoke recently. “If you choose an OT rug or carpet, you can leave

it to your children because it will last forever if you follow some very

ly renowned art expert and yacht and residential interior designer, se-

simple care rules. If you go for the best quality and plan your interior

lected by the Turkish government to transpose the astonishing richness

tastefully, you won’t need to change quickly. Nevertheless, if you do

of the patterns and motifs of the legendary Topkapy Sarayi palace to

decide to change one day, there are no hidden dangers in our carpets.

21st century designs. The result is the Topkapy Sarayi collection which

They are made of ethically sourced wool, of silk, of linen or bamboo.

spans just shy of 100 carpet designs, including the sumptuous deep

We choose only the best high-class colours to dye the yarn and we add

turquoise and black “Peking” carpet featured in main photograph at

some water-soluble neutral backing. And that’s all. End of story,” he

the top of this article. Despite being pared back to reveal the bones of

concludes proudly. While OT’s bespoke carpets for many of the world’s

the motifs, the designs are astonishingly lush and vibrant, with exuding

leading yards (Lürssen, Heesen, Abeking & Rasmussen, to name but a

a sense of modern yet timeless and beautifully balanced beauty. Little

very few) are well-known, one of Oliver’s most stunning bodies of work

wonder they have found homes ashore and afloat all over the world….

is a co-project with his close friend, Konrad Ellerhorst, an international-

www.olivertreutlein.com

Opposite page, top, the Peking carpet from the Topkapy Sarayi collection created by Oliver with designer, Konrad Ellerhorst. Bottom, Oliver with his wife Elke and daughter, Julia. This page, close-ups of textures and finishes, including the Peking

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Sliding Doors by Paola Bertelli

From service utility to wow factor. Bertazzoni Lift Marine & ICM Lift Marin has lifted the on-board elevator to an aesthetically pleasing architectural element through a skilful mix of technology and design

n 1992 the anthropologist Marc Auge included elevators in his list

to create a more practical connection with the other decks. “There’s a

of “non-places”, a description that now seems almost laughable,

lot of demand these days for automatic doors on the decks and in the

given the kind of installations we now see on board superyachts.

cabins for greater accessibility”, Bezzi goes on to say. “Another impor-

Far more than just bland boxes with no identity, they are now

tant factor to bear in mind is that the megayacht market now aims for

distillations of design and technology. One of the leading companies

larger dimensional standards, but there’s an increasing demand for

that have driven this evolution from anonymous means of vertical

elevators on medium-size yachts up 35 metres in length”.

displacement to a refined, exclusive space is Bertazzoni Lift Marine &

In the words of Gianluca Bertazzoni, CEO of Bertazzoni, “Designing

ICM Lift Marine.

dynamically alongside design studios and yacht-building yards has

The shape of elevators and the solutions they embody have changed

enabled us to develop solutions with more comfortable spaces that take

over the years, reflecting developments in the yachts themselves. “Pop-

full advantage of available space. Then there are the surface materials.

up elevators that materialise on the sun deck are increasingly popular,

Requirements have evolved – steel, for example, used to be mostly

and our last five commissions have been for installations like this”,

mirror-finish or satinised, but now our clients want special finishes

says Massimo Bezzi, chairman of ICM. The sun deck has experienced

and in-fill glass because technical progress has opened up an almost

a stunning metamorphosis, morphing from an almost peripheral ele-

endless range of opportunities”.

ment into one of the most well-used on-board spaces, on a par with the

Flexibility is one of Bertazzoni Lift Marine & ICM Lift Marin’s great

swimming pool, bar and lounge, so it has inevitably become necessary

strengths, with customisation of both technical and design solutions.

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Panoramic elevator with full-length windows for Cloud 9 (above), a 62-metre Sanlorenzo. It has a steel and glass shaft (left) with strips concealing guides, pistons and various mechanisms. On the EIV (top right), a 49-metre Rossinavi, the finish is in champagnecolour steel with backlit marble floor, while on the Zazou (below), a 65-metre Benetti, the stainless steel is electro-coloured bronze

“A year ago we became involved in a very demanding project”, says Massimo Bezzi. “Twenty-five project revisions, over 500 hours of work on the technical side alone. Fulfilling the owner’s wishes within the constraints of build standards and technical requirements was a constant challenge”. “In June”, says Gianluca Bertazzoni, “We also completed installation on board a 175-foot yacht by Gulf Craft in the UAE of an all-glass elevator with automatic doors. It’s the world’s longest composite yacht, and the challenge we faced was to integrate a rigid steel product like ours into a relatively more flexible material like composite”. Another source of pride is the company’s work in progress on the yacht Ice, a 75-metre craft by Lurssen built in 2005 without a lift. The yacht’s stairwell has an unusual shape and “Many could not solve the problem, but our team has now almost completed installation of a product that includes some unique aesthetic and technical solutions”. Engineering, production, installation and worldwide post-sales assistance have driven the company’s growth, and despite the pandemic it has expanded from fifteen installations a year to over twenty. “We’ve seen a small boom in the past two years that’s taken us well beyond a build total of 200 elevators”. www.bertazzoniascensori.com, www.icmlift.com

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Fragrance Zoning by Paola Bertelli

The importance of perfumes is driving the new wellness trend that Besenzoni interprets with its Essenze smart diffuser range, creating elegant programmable objects for superior wellbeing

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dours have a power of persuasion stronger than that of

complements – its new Essenze scent diffusers.

words, appearances, emotions or will. The persuasive

The Essenze range is available in two versions, recessed and tabletop.

power of an odour cannot be fended off”, wrote Patrick

The clean, essential lines of the diffusers mean that they fit harmo-

Süskind in his intriguing novel Perfume, with entire pa-

niously into the various interiors, filling them with their lovely scents.

ges dedicated to the sense of smell, and it’s this unique, sophisticated

The Sub Diffuser is wonderfully discreet, fitting flush into furniture

sensory experience that has led Besenzoni to surprise us. For over

and floors without interupting surfaces or creating obstacles. It is

fifty years the company has made nautical accessories, but now it

designed to adapt to the yacht’s movements when under way. The

breaks with tradition and instead of gangways, captains’ chairs and

freestanding Tower Diffuser, in contrast, is a furnishing complement

davits it draws on the innovation, technology, style and design that

in itself. These elements are made using materials that are suitable

are in its DNA to create smart, sophisticated and functional furnishing

for the marine environment, with a mirror-polished stainless steel top

The two versions of the Besenzoni diffuser, the built-in Sub Diffuser (below and top left) and the free-standing Tower Diffuser (above). The upper and lower sections of the Tower models are in mirror-finish stainless steel, while the body can be finished in leather or aluminium or painted in black, bronze, red or titanium. The Essenze Besenzoni app enables users to adjust the intensity of the perfume and the length of diffusion time

and base and body that can be finished with a wide range of materials

day, because, in the words of Süskind and stylist Yves Saint Laurent,

and colours – leather, aluminium, black, bronze, red or titanium, so

“Scent is a brother of breath”. The perfumes of the Wooden series

they blend perfectly into any design concept, from the most classic

are gently spicy, warm and embracing, those in the Marina series

to the most extreme and minimalist.

combine citrus notes with hints of lavender, melon and cyclamen

As well as being design objects, they are also programmable smart de-

and the Floral perfumes offer the scents of neroli oil, lilac, iris, gar-

vices - a few simple actions make it possible to regulate the intensity

denia, lavender and citrus fruit. Besenzoni has also launched a line

of the scent and the diffusion period by using the Essenze Besenzoni

of hygiene products called Sanitizing (UNI EN 1650-2019 and UNI EN

app for iOs and Android smartphones with Bluetooth link.

1276-2019 tested) with bactericidal and anti-viral properties, ideal for

There are three fragrance families made by combining essential oils,

making medium-sized interiors safe and hygienic.

to accompany a journey, place, evening event or every moment of the

www.besenzoni.it

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Water at your Fingertips by Paola Bertelli

The desalinator is promoted from engine room to plotter. The new Part-Net Interface system by HP Watermakers makes it possible for the unit to interact with the on-board electronics and enables remote management via an Internet link

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ntegration is the magic word in the world of on-board elec-

plotter, and if the device is part of the network it’s possible to turn on

tronics, describing a system that’s smart, user-friendly and

and switch off the device, reset the alarms and monitor its operation

innovative – and it’s a concept for which there’s a growing

and data from a smartphone, tablet or computer. The machine’s log

demand. Now we can also talk about integration when the

can also be displayed, along with the record of alarms and use.

subject is desalinators, those useful devices that until recently lan-

“We at HP have brought the desalinator out of the engine room”,

guished out of sight in the engine room. Their sudden rise in status

says Gianni Zucco, co-founder of HP Watermakers along with his

is down to HP Watermakers, an Italian company that may be small

father Luciano and mother Valeria Grossi, “By enabling it to interface

when compared to the multinational giants it competes against but

on the on-board plotter through our Part-Net Interface system. This

is also flexible and above all highly innovative.

differentiates us from our competitors and means our equipment

Its great strength is its totally automatic desalinators, which can now

operates on another level completely, one where pure technology is

interface with plotters, which means system functions, monitoring

transformed into luxury and true comfort”.

and maintenance can be managed directly from the helm console

HP initiated this evolution in their desalinators in 2002, when the

The automatic HP Watermakers desalinators. The Part-Net Interface system is currently compatibile with Garmin, Raymarine, Furuno, Simrad, B&G and Lowrance plotters. The system displays on the plotters (the three images at the bottom) are synoptic or analogue

company patented the RP TRONIC valve, enabling them to launch

screen. We’re a small firm, so it’s a great source of pride to take our

the first machines capable of self-management, introducing a new

place beside the Raymarine apps, and it’s also very useful business-

concept of automation into a market that until that point had featured

wise for us”.

only essentially manual systems. They did not stop there, though

The system is in constant development, and the latest release also

– HP took another important step forward in 2017 by offering the

enables users to manage alarms with directions to links and tutorials

opportunity to control their automatic desalinators remotely via their

for immediate problem solving without having to involve yards and

BiBi system, and two years later the company initiated the interface

maintenance services. This progress is made possible by a connec-

process that has now made the Part-Net system compatible with

tion that’s becoming an increasingly common feature of on-board

Garmin, Raymarine, Furuno, Simrad, B&G and Lowrance plotters.

equipment, making it possible to design smarter, more customisable

“We’re one of the third-party apps on Raymarine sets”, Gianni Zucco

systems that enhance comfort and safety at sea.

continues, “So by default our icon appears on the plotters’ home

www.hpwatermaker.it

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Easy Boating by Paola Bertelli

he Swedish company has long been involved in the development of systems developed around a new concept and philosophy that Volvo Penta calls “Easy Boating”. The aim is to make sailing easier, more manageable and more en-

joyable for all. The early 2000s saw the arrival of IPS propulsion systems, followed by the first control joysticks, followed by EVC (Electronic Vessel Control) and DPS (Dynamic Positioning System). Now the new Assisted Docking marks another important step into the future. The aim is to simplify mooring manoeuvres, and automation and integration are crucial elements. The automation is made possible by sophisticated

Volvo Penta’s Assisted Docking is an innovative mooring system from the Swedish company, based on automation and integration. Sailing is becoming increasingly simple

software that anticipates and interprets the skipper’s intentions, while integration is enabled by the fact that the system dialogues and interacts with the on-board electronics. At the heart of the system lie the joysticks controlling the craft’s movements and the antenna for the Dynamic Positioning System – based on GPS technology – essential for identifying the yacht’s exact location in real time. The skipper at the wheel will ask the

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The Assisted Docking system optimises the skipper’s orders via the joystick with automatic compensation, enabled by a software that dialogues with the GPS and takes account of external factors like wind and current

system, through the joystick, for the direction and speed to adopt. The software then comes into play, controlling and compensating in line with external variables like wind and current, making it easy for the yacht to remain on the intended route. When the joystick is moved forwards, for example, the system plots a straight route, and the yacht will begin to follow a straight line at the indicated speed without the need for any manual adjustments. The EVC system will then take account of any external forces like wind and current and calculate steering angles and transmission thrust. In this way Volvo Penta Assisted Docking provides the skipper with a safer, simpler and more precise mooring experience. At the moment this technology is available for vessels powered by new-generation Volvo Penta IPS 10 systems. Retrofitting and installation on larger propulsion units will be available in the near future. Volvo Penta Assisted Docking is another step forward in the development of a totally automated self-docking system – in fact, a prototype was presented a few years ago. www.volvopenta.com

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The side profile shows one of the Arese RH95’s distinctive features, the aluminium fillet that runs along the doors from the front wing. Opposite page, the sports car interiors, with the separate driver and passenger cells

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here once was a time, before the arrival in the second

its hand to projects for Ferrari and Aston Martin. The cars’

half of the 20th century of the most famous Italian

stunning, innovative lines and a construction concept called

high-fashion stylists and master couturiers, when

“Superleggera” brought them fame and success on the road

the job of exporting the concept of Made in Italy elegance

and the track. The most recent chapter in the story began in

around the world, promoting its heritage of refined creativity

2006 with the renaissance of the historic Milanese company

and impeccable taste, was instead entrusted to the great

after years of oblivion, with a return to its origins, the one-

coachwork studios. These artisans, designers and panel

off formula, interpreted by the new Arese RH95, a two-seat

beaters may have been unassuming individuals but they

mid-engine model celebrating the studio’s 95th anniversary.

possessed almost unlimited talent, far removed from the

It is to be produced in 18 tailor-made examples according

image of elite couturiers perfectly at ease on the glittering

to the specifications of the various clients. Its design, as

high fashion catwalks. They came into their own in the

with all the new interpretations by Carrozzeria Touring

noisy, oil-smeared world of the garage workshop. These

Superleggera, bears the unmistakeable imprint of Belgian

creative laboratories were places where small teams of

Louis de Fabribeckers, director of the Centro Stile Touring.

visionary mechanics shaped incomparable machines, giving

He chose sinuous surfaces that retain unifying elements

the most sporty, luxurious cars a new suit of clothes cut

that clearly evoke historical elements, like the elytron doors,

with consummate artistry and skill. Here they would take a

the aluminium fillet that extends from the front wing along

bare, anonymous chassis and transform into an expression of

the side profile and the long-tail “coda tronca”, all skilfully

excellence in the form of limited-run or even one-off sports

packaged in a carbon fibre skin. Unlike other sports cars with

cars destined to claim an immediate place in automobile

an equally illustrious lineage, the Arese RH95 also boasts

history. The names and emblems of these coachworks were

another distinguishing feature – it is based on a “donor”

legendary, emblazoned on cars by the most well-known

vehicle, the chassis of a Ferrari 488 GTB, and as such mounts

marques to invest them with a breath-taking desirability. One

a V8 engine putting out up to 710 horsepower and 770 Nm of

such was the Carrozzeria Touring – founded in the 1920s

torque, providing benchmark performance, with a top speed

it began to work its magic on the most exclusive models by

of up to 340 km/h and acceleration of 0-100 in 3 seconds.

Alfa Romeo, Isotta Fraschini and BMW, eventually turning

www.touringsuperleggera.eu

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Sketches of the Arese RH95, from the hand of Louis de Fabribeckers with fascinating details. Clockwise, from top, the ribs of the rear clamshell, the grille and the upper scoop. Opposite page, the fastback shape

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Joie de Vivre Some time ago the Italian brand Taitù brought colour and the freedom to mix to the tab-letop. Today it continues to amaze, reaching heights by Marta Bernasconi

Mare Collection brings the spellbinding appeal of the coral reef to the table with colourful fish, nautilus and starfish. The line also includes a series of objects for use throughout the home

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he celebrated flagship store on via Bigli, in the heart of Milan, was opened in 1960. Since then the brand has continued its peaceful revolution with the aim of renewing the tableware world and liberating it from stifling conventions. Taitù starts from the idea that sitting down at the table is not simply a way of sharing food but also time and emotions, and it is this that shaped its original vision of what a table service should be – a free, imaginative presence that makes no distinction between everyday life and special occasions, communicating optimism and light-heartedness through a generous, unconstrained use of colour. Functional versatility is another of the brand’s hallmarks, as well as its commitment to the pleasures of Mix&Match. The plates and tableware accessories are designed to be used outdoors or inside, and the collections

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Left, porcelain from the Fil Rouge Collection, where an exuberant red thread traces sinuous trajectories, interwoven lines and small knots. Above,

are made up of individual pieces that users can put together in fresh new ways every time

an elegant table set with

to create a personalised interpretation of the tabletop. The main inspiration for the various

pieces from the Forever line, a

lines is the natural world, given a joyful, emotionally-charged interpretation complemented

synthesis of art, the jeweller’s

by geometrical and architectural motifs. All the objects in the Taitù world display a refined

skills and design, with blue

artisanality that influences all the stages in a product’s life, from design to preliminary

playing the leading role

sketches and manufacture. Special care is devoted to details, as shown by the use of at least seven shades of green to make every leaf. The special sense of beauty that distinguishes this Italian brand has led to its products gracing the tables of multi-starred chefs. Alain Ducasse, for example, has chosen the cups from the Erbe line for serving coffee in his inns in Tuscany. www.taitu.it

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UNDERSTATED LUXURY by Marta Bernasconi

A meeting with the New York based architects who create a style that appeals to the trendsetters in fashion and hospitality, and has recently been discovered by the yacht building world

ph. Kaisa Rautaheimo

ph. Thomas Loof

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Dominic Kozerski was born in London, Enrico Bonetti in Bologna. Here they are in their New York studio, founded in 2000, where they handle projects that embrace the entire gamut of architectural scale. Left, the new Pace Gallery building in New York City

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heir work takes them from the Caribbean to Ibiza, the USA and Europe. They are called to the world’s most beautiful locations by illustrious clients like the stylist

Donna Karan or hotel gurus Ian Schrager and André Balazs. The design language of Enrico Bonetti and Dominic Kozerski has many fans, and in 2000 the architects opened a studio in New York specialising in the residential, hospitality, retail and product design sectors. These diverse fields of activity are bound by a common thread. “Our way of working always follows the same objective – to find practical, functional solutions, preferably spatial, to improve use and quality of ph. Luca Pioltelli

life or solve operational problems. Once the solutions have been identified, we allow these to lead the design, and as each individual problem is different we always create an original result”. Their way of organising spaces and linking the interiors seems to be a key element in their architectural design, especially for residential projects. “We try to emphasise control of the traffic, the paths taken, paying attention to how people move around among the spaces. For example, human beings are all drawn by natural light, and we regulate the attractiveness of the interiors through the way we position windows and openings. We usually design from the inside outwards”. Bonetti and Kozerski regard light as a crucial factor. They often shape the qualities of a space by modulating the light to inspire a range of emotions. Another element that, especially in residential projects, displays the architectural duo’s distinctive touch is their search for a fluidity of movement among the interiors, creating spaces with their own functional identity but without brusque interruptions. The studio prefers a more discreet luxury on an aesthetic level, too. “We mainly use natural materials that aren’t too refined. We like emphasising their imperfections as aspects of their beauty. We often contrast unworked with more polished elements. Every material should have a certain weight, and in the context of the project as a whole we like to select a small number of highly distinctive

tactile nature of the surfaces and the amount of natural

examples”. Their individualistic residential design caught the

light. We very much doubt you could find such a coherent

eye of Benetti, which commissioned the architects to shape

experience on other yachts”. The experience with a top-

the interiors of the 40-metre Oasis line. The first of these, the

quality yard like Benetti means constant quality control of

Rebeca, has enjoyed universal acclaim for the solutions adopted.

materials, which are rigorously tested for their resistance

Accustomed to working constantly with a number of European

to sunlight, the sea and wear and tear. The architects

artisans from Italy, Switzerland, France and the UK, Enrico and

have come out of this experience with a new awareness,

Dominic decided to introduce some of them to world of luxury

becoming much more selective in their choice of materials

yachts, bringing aboard ideas and details previously reserved

for projects on dry land. The maritime adventure of

for residential projects. “We spent a long time on every sensory,

Enrico Bonetti and Dominic Kozerski has also led to a

aesthetic and functional aspect, from the first step on board to

new destination – they have just started work on a new

entering the cabin, from the brightness of the materials to the

project, a 56-metre craft for a private client.

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ph. Luca Pioltelli

Above and right, the guest room and spa area for an Ibizan villa. Below, exterior view of the Donna Karan Parrot Cay residential compound in the Caribbean. Opposite page, Tods Miami (top) and outdoor furniture for Plateau Furniture Collection designed for Sutherland Furniture

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Benetti turned to the Bonetti/Kozerski architecture studio for the design of its new Oasis 40m line (left and top, right, Rebeca, the first unit). The duo have created an unconventional layout for a yacht, with integrated spaces. Construction details and materials have been selected to create a feeling of relaxation and an aesthetic image that will retain its appeal

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The art projects by Visionnaire reveal their creative and innovative power in exhibitions and shows with a particular emphasis on society and the environment by Micaela Zucconi

he distinction between art, design and architecture has never been so vague. According to Paola Colombari, a trendsetter in this field since 1981, Art design, with unique or limited edition pieces where the object’s function is

charged with artistic expressiveness, came into being at the start of the new century as a natural evolution of collecting in postmodern design. If the Design Miami show, a forum that brings together galleries and collectors from around the world in what is in fact a niche market, has become one of the most important events, we should also remember the precursors to this trend, a group that includes Carlo Mollino, Giò Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani, Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini. Now it’s the turn of contemporary proponents like Alessandro La Spada, who in 2017 presented the first Art Design project by Visionnaire, a brand founded by Ipe in 2004. This took the form of a limited-edition installation called “Sandrino the Butcher”, exhibited in the display windows of the Harrods store on London’s Brompton Road. Visionnaire has continued along this road with other innovative designer projects alongside limitededition collections and one-offs reflecting client specifications, based on knowhow built up by the company in Bologna through 62 years of activity in the metaluxury furnishings sector, producing design that goes beyond luxury. The company’s Milan showrooms, occupying more than two thousand square metres of floor space in the former Cavour cinema, have been transformed into a gallery dedicated to

Left, Aracea, a standing LED lamp inspired by vines with oval leaves, designed by Gupica (Gunilla Zamboni). Right, top Apple floor lamp: the luminous disk is adjustable thanks to an upper handle covered in leather. Bottom, the Foil sunbed, Capsule Caprice, from the biennial Beauty collection by Matijana Radovic and Marco Bonelli of m2atelier, also suitable for the deck of a yacht

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The art exhibtion “Sedimento” at Wunderkammer Visionnaire Milano, a collaboration with Bottega Ceramica Gatti. Right, from the art design capsule Non voglio mica la luna by Draga & Aurel, part of the biennial Beauty collection, the Lego coffee table in sea-salt eroded cement and metal fusions

contemporary art projects. Wunderkammer, opened in 2011, is a modern chamber of wonders inspired by those of the past, which served as showcases for curios and travel mementoes. It has hosted a series of exhibitions of works by designers and artists, from the recent “Regine” by Paolo Leonardo to the current exhibition presented during the September design week, the result of a collaboration with Bottega Ceramica Gatti, entitled “Sedimento”. “In the context of the September show we’ve also taken part in Alcova, now in its third edition, developed in the workshops of Cova Panettoni and conceived by Joseph Grima and Valentina Ciuffi. This year the setting was an abandoned military zone, now overgrown, and included the “De Rerum

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To side, a work by the artist Paolo Leonardo, from the Regina exhibition, in the Visionnaire WunderKammer, a series of late 19th century erotic photographs on gilded enamel. Bottom, the Amos table from the Non voglio mica la luna capsule by Draga & Aurel with Sputnik lamp. Background, a mosaic work by CaCO3, an artists’ collective comprising Aniko Ferreira da Silva, Giuseppe Donnaloia and Pavlos Mavromatidis

Natura” exhibition, an installation presenting the entire family of Aracea lights by Gupica (Gunilla Zamboni). These adjustable lamps are inspired by a liana with large leaves”, says architect Marco Morandini, curator of the Wunderkammer. “The latest proposals include the “Non voglio mica la luna” (“I Really Don’t Want the Moon”, ed.) capsule by Draga&Aurel, part of the Beauty collection, with the Amos sculptural table, Lego console with low table and Sputnik light architecture, a metal origami piece with spectacular effects. The collaboration with Michele Astolfi, however, is a more long-established partnership. His jewel-like paintings are soon to be on display at the Hong Kong Visionnaire Embassy, opened in 2019”. Lastly, the “Caprice” collection from m2atelier by architects Marijana Radovic and Marco Bonelli, an outdoor project inspired by nature. “All our production emphasises uniqueness, artisanality and technical evolution, using traceable materials with increasingly lower environmental impact. This rigorous commitment was announced in the in the art book manifesto “Decàlogo”. The objective is that our lower-impact approach should play an increasingly important role and form part of our corporate strategy”, Morandini concludes. 154

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CROSS-OVER SOUL Continuing the brand’s determination to reject all stylistic stereotypes, the new 72-foot yacht develops the Bluegame range by combining the BG and BGX model concepts – a new way of experiencing the spaces that emphasises an authentic contact with the nature by Olimpia Decasa

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he stylistic and design strength of Bluegame’s new 72-foot yacht, the flagship of the brand’s

Two views of the saloon facing

fleet that made its debut at the latest Cannes Yachting Festival, is the concept that lies behind its

the aft beach club.

creation - a successful combination of open and flybridge. Architect Luca Santella, the man behind

The canaletto walnut and

the design, is enthusiastic about the new build, saying, “It’s a truly unique project, a total reflection of my

leather and fabrics in

sailing experiences - a walkaround that embodies all the salient Bluegame features, from the lateral stairs

colours ranging from lighter

up to the bow sunpad to the large beach area, high-performance hull – which continues the tradition of

shades to azure and royal blue

quality initiated with naval architect Louis Codega - and the Volvo IPS propulsion system, which combines

combine to create

high performance with low consumption. The BG72, though, goes beyond all this, as it combines the

a wonderfully refined setting

engineering systems of the BGX models with the traditional open line, the models that made Bluegame’s name. We’ve kept the BGX’s strongest element, the lower deck, and we’ve combined it with a super-open deck of unprecedented dimensions”. The project is underpinned by a desire to offer a yacht that provides an authentic contact with the sea. “The core of the design is the saloon linked to the beach area so that there is a constant, fluid interchange between interiors and exterior. On the main deck we can enjoy the functionality of an entirely open saloon and a wet bar providing all-round contact with its surroundings, a generous, flexible bow area and a helm station that can be open or closed”. The BG72, which inherits the ease of use, manoeuvring agility and safe, comfortable sailing from the BG range, offers for the first time on an open yacht a helm cabin with all-round visibility and a reverse windscreen. It can be closed off entirely for protection in adverse weather conditions or to ensure privacy when the crew are at work on 158

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deck. A further factor in eliminating the limits between inside and out is the use of large side windows at

The yard offers two

the level of the saloon and cabins, providing an uninterrupted dialogue with the unfolding seascape. The

layout options –

design, a collaboration between the architect Santella and Bernardo and Martina Zuccon, is notable for the

owner’s cabin forward,

ebullient personality of the outlines and the interior and exterior spaces. In line with all the brand’s other

as shown here, or aft,

designs, the open-air area is laid out over three levels - beach area, main deck (lounge extending from the

with direct access

dining area and fully-equipped bow area) and sun deck – all fully and easily accessible. The project’s main

to the platform for

objective was to make the best possible use of the relationship between exterior and interior spaces. As a

a more private,

result, the day area can be transformed as desired – once opened, the lounge is in direct contact with the

exclusive enjoyment

aft beach platform, creating an uninterrupted interior/exterior space. As Bernardo Zuccon explains, “The

of the yacht. The bow

BG72 is an open that never forgets Bluegame’s history, which explains the importance of the walkaround

area is equipped

concept. We wanted to simplify on-board movement, eliminating all obstacles and creating a communal

to provide maximum

walkway that enables guests to access all areas of the yacht, both inside and out”. The interior spaces can be

flexibility of use

shaped to fit the owner’s requirements, depending on whether he or she prefers an emphasis on socialising or privacy. The saloon, with direct access to the platform, as on the BGX, can be replaced by an owner’s cabin, providing stunning sea views and a direct contact with the sea on awakening. The owner of the first BG72 has chosen the version with the day area facing the beach platform and interiors with highly distinctive materials and colours – canaletto walnut with dark blue and light fabrics that communicate a feeling of refinement and character, a feature that has contributed to the success of the entire Bluegame range since its inception. https://bluegame.it

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Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 is at the cutting edge of luxury speedboat design and construction, and ideal blend of style, technology and engineering. Here, a view of the spacious illuminated walkaround cockpit

The result of a collaboration between Tecnomar and Centro Stile Lamborghini, Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 is a future-proof yacht. It’s inspired by the design of the Siàn FKP 37, the Bologna-based marque’s supersports hybrid, but fits its owner like a bespoke suit with a mix of style, technology and engineering by Désirée Sormani - ph. courtesy by The Italian Sea Group

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“T

hese days people have a burning desire for adventure and

the expertise of the super sports car world – not a full-blown exercise in

freedom, the opportunity to own a yacht that can sail

style but a desire to create something new in the fast luxury yacht market, a

anywhere and handle any sea. But most of all owners want

genuine collaboration between Tecnomar and the Centro Stile Lamborghini.

something unique”. This is the view of Giovanni Costantino, founder &

The challenge was to interpret both brands’ DNA and create a unique

CEO of The Italian Sea Group, a yacht-building yard that builds and refits

object with lines and technical characteristics that could provide superlative

luxury superyachts over 100 metres in length under the names of two

performance. “This project is an excellent example of how The Italian

brands, Admiral (for elegant, prestigious yachts) and Tecnomar (yachts

Sea Group constantly collaborates and grows alongside its clients, and

renowned for their agility and high performance). This widespread desire

especially alongside its partners”, says Giovanni Costantino. “Taking our

for a one-of-a-kind craft is the clear inspiration for the first Tecnomar for

experience and the collaboration with Automobili Lamborghini as a base

Lamborghini 63, delivered to its owner last June and presented to the media

we’ve delivered an innovative yacht, one that’s never been seen before”.

at an exclusive event in early July. At the cutting edge of luxury speed boat

The projects draws inspiration from the Lamborghini Siàn FKP 37, a

construction, it is a perfect mix of style, technology and engineering. At

supersports hybrid with an unmistakeable futuristic design and totally

the basis of the project lies an unusual collaboration. Though the nautical

custom colours and details. Two innovative elements underpin its design

sector frequently looks to car design as a source of inspiration, this yacht is

concept – speed and dynamic lightness, just like the Lamborghini supersports

a striking example of cross-fertilisation between maritime excellence and

car. “We’re proud to see a yacht with the Lamborghini DNA taking to the

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[ MUST-HAVES ] The helm station is a nautical interpretation of the car cockpit , with totally integrated navigation and monitoring systems. The unmistakable “start&stop” button is the same as the one that brings the engine of the Lamborghini supersports roaring to life. The twin MAN V12-2000HP engines power the motoryacht to a breathtaking top speed of 63 knots – it’s the fastest vessel in the Tecnomar fleet. Below, the interiors are rich in details

sea with the same attitude as our supersports hitting the tarmac”, says

and materials are personalisable. It embodies all the iconic Lamborghini

Stefano Rutigliano, Strategy Director at Automobili Lamborghini. “This

elements like the hexagons, clean lines and the Y motifs. Owners can

yacht shows how shared values and perfect synergy of the two teams are

choose a solution with two cabins (the double cabin forward and twin

the key to achieving project excellence”.

to the side) or a single open space. There are many choices available for

The exterior profile does not reflect any of the conventional nautical style

customisation, from the external livery using the Lamborghini colours to the

elements, but displays a wealth of aesthetically pleasing and functional

interiors, offered in two versions with a wide range of materials. As with the

details. The hull was designed by a team of naval engineers specialising in

Lamborghini supersports, the yacht features carbon fibre details, Carbon

hydrodynamic studies and the hard top, inspired by Lamborghini roadsters,

Skin and supersports seats and helm/steering wheel. The helm station is a

provides high aerodynamic performance as well as protection from sun

maritime interpretation of the car cockpit, and all the navigation and control

and wind. The combination of two MAN V12-2000HP engines and the

systems are totally integrated, including the unmistakeable “start&stop”

typical Lamborghini lightweight carbon fibre build gives the yacht the

button that is identical to its counterpart in the Lamborghini supersports

ability to fly across the water. The comfortable, contemporary interiors are

models. The yacht is called the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 because

the result of high-tech design based on the use of functional, lightweight

that is its length in feet and its top speed in knots. Coincidentally, it’s also

high-performance materials and a rational layout. The motor yacht is entirely

the year Automobili Lamborghini was founded and Giovanni Costantino

made to measure, and the “Ad Personam” programme means that colours

was born. In numerology, this symbolic number brings great positivity.

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Designer Mitja Borker, Chief Designer Lamborghini, shows the almost endless choice of finish and colour personalisation opportunities. Right, our Managing Director, Désirée Sormani, tries out a Lamborghini in the exclusive press event, showcasing the exceptional performance of cars and motoryachts. Bottom, the designer with Stefano Rutigliano, Strategy Director Automobili Lamborghini, left, and Giuseppe Taranto , Vice President The Italian Sea Group, right.

A TALK WITH MITJA BORKERT ABOUT THE TECNOMAR LAMBORGHINI 63 “We didn’t want to design a sea-going Lamborghini car, we sought

63’s interiors are similar to those of the SVJ and to me it’s part

to interpret our brand’s DNA for the motoryacht world. We were

of the magic we’ve created. Seeing the boat in the sunlight with

inspired by the outlines of our supercars. All Lamborghinis feature

the Lamborghini colours reflecting off the water is an emotional

a recurring hexagon motif and a special inclination in the cockpit

experience. The yacht looks like a spacecraft...it’s like a Lamborgini

windows. It’s a shape with a strong stylistic content that shows

that stands out among thousands. Of course, the ergonomics are

the powerful impact of our DNA on the design, as it generates the

different – Lamborghini cars must be low and light, but on a yacht

family feeling and contributes to the cars’ performance. It’s this

there’s a sundeck that enables guests to appreciate nature and the

concept that we’ve reproduced in the boat, too, drawing special

surrounding views, and that’s what surprised me most. The “Feel

inspiration from the Sián.

like a pilot” experience has been brought on board by including

Wherever you are the Aventador, Urus or Huracán are instantly

two seats and the steering wheel from the Sián – the cockpit is

recognisable as being by Lamborghini, even when seen in the

just like a Lamborghini car. Tecnomar has also taken the number

rear-view mirror. Some of its distinctive aspects came into being in

63 of the Sián Coupe, produced in a limited run of 63 vehicles, all

the 1960s, and this year we’re celebrating the fiftieth anniversary

with different coloured details, including the seatbelts, that can be

of the Countach. The hexagon, introduced during this this period,

personalised by the owner to create his or her unique product. The

was a futuristic graphic sign that has gained great significance.

Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63, for example, has a specially-created

The interior provided further inspiration – laser cut Alcantara

colour called Gea like the Earth, and has been made just for her! To

appears everywhere in the cabins, shower and galley. The Tecnomar

us that’s a sign of great distintion”.

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MAKE WAY FOR THE SQUARE An electric catamaran that revolutionises living on water. The TimeSquare 20 by Frauscher was created with relaxation in mind and an emphasis on environmental sustainability

by Paola Bertelli

ith its TimeSquare 20 Frauscher has developed nothing less than a waterborne lounge, an

With a length of

entirely open catamaran innovative enough to create a new lifestyle.

8.30 metres and a

Frauscher is an exclusive Austrian yard that builds sporty motorboats with outstanding

2.50 metre beam,

performance and an extremely refined style. Its TimeSquare 20 introduces a new way of interpreting

the emphasis

mobility and leisure time on the water while remaining true to the brand’s sophisticated design

on board the

philosophy, with skilfully-achieved details and a high-end target clientele. “We’ve created a refuge on

TimeSquare 20

the water with all the comforts you could want from a boat”, says Michael Frauscher, the yard’s CEO.

is on accessible

“We’ve redefined electric sailing. The heart of the concept is excellent piloting characteristics with low

space, creating a

energy requirements”. The TimeSquare 20’s development was driven by requirements of existing and

20 square metre

potential Frauscher clients seeking to enjoy laid-back days offshore, sailing in total silence and going for

floating lounge

a swim, enjoying an aperitif on the water and mooring at a lakeside restaurant in the evening. The deck provides 20 square metres of usable space furnished with sunpads forward that can be transformed into loungers, a conversation area with fridge locker and a bar corner aft directly behind the helm station. Removable canopies provide shade for the entire deck, and there is also a high-spec sound system. Propulsion is handled by lithium-battery powered Torqeedo outboards. Three versions are available with two 2kW, 4kW or 10 kW motors. The most powerful option displays Frauscher’s passion for performance, with a top speed of 26 knots and 24-kilometre range, which can be extended significantly by sailing at a more relaxed 10 knots. www.frauscherboats.com

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The deck provides 20 square metres of usable space furnished with sunpads forward that can be transformed into loungers, a conversation area with fridge locker and a bar

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True Spirit Longines draws on its deep well of experience to celebrate the heroic feats of early-19th century explorers and pioneers. The result is an extraordinary collection with a strong contemporary appeal by Diego Tamone

Launched in 2020, duirng the current year the Spirit collection has been joined by new models with a green dial, available with a 40 or 42 mm case and leather strap or bracelet. Opposite page, a detail of the microbillé-finish case

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mbuing an object like a watch with an intense emotional charge is a difficult task. Success can’t be taken for granted, and doesn’t rely exclusively on the input of human technical or stylistic skills - it depends on the backing of a significant historical element whose content

can inspire an emotional involvement that would otherwise be impossible to generate.

A glorious heritage, in fact, like the one Longines has built for itself since the early 20th century, lending its valuable support to pioneers and explorers in search of the unknown. In this way a simple but for its time advanced measuring instrument was often the only technical help capable of shifting the needle of fate between success and failure – which, for an adventurer, can mean the difference between survival and death. The brand has condensed this history into a collection that reinterprets the spirit of those times with a contemporary approach, drawing on vintage stylistic features and colours in line with the aesthetic tastes of the period and combining them with advanced materials and mechanics. This describes the essence of the new Spirit watches, enhanced for the occasion with a green microbillé finish dial, the only decorative concession in a substantial package powered by a COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) certified automatic mechanical movement with silicon balance spring.

www.longines.com

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Detailed sketches show the preparatory stages in the development of the Spirit collection, featuring large numerical markers that seem to leap out from the dial. Opposite page, a threequarter view and the back of the new model from Longines

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THE QUEEN OF THE SEA A pearl grows inside a shell whose fleshy interior is irritated by a foreign body like a grain of sand or fragment of coral. This causes the oyster to defend itself by coating it with thin layers of mother-of-pearl, gradually giving shape to one of nature’s wonders – the spherical, symmetrical or baroque pearl. Its colour can be white, grey, apricot or any of an almost infinite range of hues, and it can be set in large pieces of jewellery whose beguiling charm is created by the delicacy of pearl and mother-of-pearl by Beatrice Galbiati

From the Magnifica high jewellery collection, the Pastel Cho necklace with pearls, aquamarines, sapphires, amethysts, rubellites, diamonds and pavè diamonds by BULGARI

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1. A rose gold and diamond lobster takes centre stage on the Lobster Animalier necklace by ROBERTO COIN 2. This white and yellow gold bracelet with pearls and black is called Family. By DOLCE&GABBANA Fine Jewellery 3. Rose gold, oval diamonds, brilliant-cut baguettes and 19th century cameos sculpted in chalcedony for the Cammeo ring by GIAMPIERO BODINO 4. White gold, pearl, diamonds, brown diamonds and rubies for the Coniglio brooch from the Animalier collection by BUCCELLATI

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There are four penthouse properties in the development, two of which benefit from their own private rooftop pools

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MIAMI LIVING WITH ITALIAN STYLE Situated on the waterfront of Miami’s Biscayne Bay, the luxury Onda condominium is a development of 41 residences with a private marina and direct access to the ocean by Roxanne Hughes

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The design is driven by the developers’ Italian instinct for quality, style and craftsmanship. The residents’ pool and beach club lounge will be adorned with lush greenery and there is also an outdoor kitchen and bar

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n response to growing demand for luxury residential property

“The Bay Harbour Islands are Miami’s best kept secret and Onda

in South Florida, Miami-based developers CMC Group and

enjoys a prime waterfront location in one of the city’s most desirable

Morabito Properties have collaborated to launch Onda: a boutique

neighbourhoods,” comments Ugo Colombo, Founder of CMC

condominium in Miami’s Bay Harbour Islands.

Group. “Surrounded by some of South Florida’s finest shopping,

beaches and schools, the area is synonymous with an upscale,

storey building will occupy an enviable position on the Biscayne Bay

family-oriented lifestyle that appeals to buyers from across the

with more than 300 feet of waterfront. The residences comprise

USA and around the world.”

an array of two- to four-bedroom properties, along with four

“Onda will be the address of choice for residents seeking the highest

prestigious penthouses – two of which boast private rooftop pools.

calibre of luxury in a technology-forward boutique building with

The interiors for Onda are the work of A++ and champion

top-quality finishes and materials,” says Valerio Morabito, CEO

contemporary living with timeless elegance. The firm’s work is

of Morabito Properties. “Onda residents will enjoy a premium

architecturally inspired and centres on the concept of wellbeing.

lifestyle with all the conveniences of luxury condo living and

The design is driven by the developers’ Italian instinct for quality,

the unique amenities that come with owning a piece of the Bay

style and craftsmanship. Expect floor-to-ceiling windows and

Harbour waterfront.”

full-height glass doors, fully accessorised Snaidero kitchens with

Florida and the Miami-Dade County have undeniable appeal,

German-made Miele appliances and bathrooms finished in Italian

offering a superlative standard of living and a desirable waterfront

marble. Building amenities include a communal rooftop pool and

lifestyle found in few other US cities.

lounge, a yoga studio and a state-of-the-art fitness centre with

Prices for the Onda residences range from $1.8 to $9.5 million.

sauna and steam room. There will be an enclosed garage with

Construction is scheduled to begin this autumn, with completion

charging points for electric vehicles and the building will feature

expected 2023.

an integrated digital concierge.

www.ondaresidences.com

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