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ear Readers, We’re experiencing a summer like no other before it. Not a development of the past, where trends, habits and dress are gradually modified as time passes and the seasons change.

We’re living through a more drastic, total change that leads us to question our certainties, plans, expectations and ourselves.

In the grip of this pandemic all shows and fairs – not just on the yachtbuilding scene – have been cancelled or postponed until 2021, leaving an unprecedented communications gap in the megayacht sector and the yacht building industry in general.

Now more than ever before it’s important to communicate new products and new launches, giving continuity to the corporate image, so the media – paper or digital, magazines or web pages - once again play a crucial role, as they can depict everything that has had to remain unseen and present the statistics and information we have available, fulfilling a desire that is even more keenly felt than in the recent past.

Experiencing a period on board a yacht with your family and dearest friends, safe and secure in the certainty of doing the right thing is a deeply-felt need. This summer a holiday on board a yacht, be it chartered or owned, is one of the most popular choices, alongside that of a secluded villa.

I’d like to thank all our partners who have given continuity to their visibility, and I have confidence that during these months of reflection they have seen that the “artisans of communication” as we at Platinum Media Lab like to describe ourselves can provide light and a voice for their projects.

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The Art of Sailing

Cover Attila 64Steel Sanlorenzo Yachts

SO.DI.P SPA Societa' di Diffusione Periodici "Angelo Patuzzi"

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Against the Wind

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Five Questions to... Fabio Planamente

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Ceo Cantiere del Pardo

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Design District: Diego Gabasio

Marketing & Communication Manager Fir Italia

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Work in Progress

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34 Exclusive Yacht Décor 142 Tender 144 Helicopter 147 The Watch

THE YACHTING WORLD 44 Cover Story: Sanlorenzo Yacht Attila 64 Steel 58 Fly: A Disruptive Spirit

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62 The Car: Sculpted by the Wind 68 Creative Minds: Wesport Shipyards 74

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80 Megayacht: 50-M Tankoa Bintador 92 Art on Board: The Fascination of Marble 96 Mise en Place: Pictorial Inspiration

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102 72 80 98 Gourmand: Davide Caranchini 102 Megayacht: Riva 50 Metre Race 114 Must-Haves: Lightning across the Water 118 Bespoke: A Stylish Outdoor Environment 122 Megayacht: 95m Lürssen Madsummer 134 Technology: A Perfect Balance 136 Chase Boat: Smooth Lines 150 Real Estate: Year-round Grandeur

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EXCELLENCE

by A&R

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[ AGAINST THE WIND ]

COVID-19 BRINGS STORMY WEATHER TO THE SECTOR

by Andrea Pezzini, CEO & Co-Founder of Floating Life

From the start of the Covid-19 emergency, I have been

thinking about the problems this latest crisis could cause to the nautical sector and what would happen this summer.

I drew on my 40-plus years in the sector to make some predictions about the economy, bureaucracy and the practicalities that would be facing people involved in using boats. This kept me awake a few nights, but by the end of March, I felt confident enough saying from mid-July to September, the charter market would bounce back well with all due precautions taken. That said, I was still worried about chaos in the refit yards which, because of the reduced working hours and staff numbers, would most definitely be at the pin of their collar to get all the boats in their care back on the water at the same time. My final thought was probably the most worrying and regarded bureaucracy. What would happen there? What chaos would we be facing into in attempting to move our boats around the Mediterranean? I was suddenly overwhelmed by the negative experiences of the past but I still cast off into the certain storm of bureaucracy that lay in wait.

Now, at the start of July 2020, I can confirm that I was not

wrong in many of my positive and negative predictions.

I am reading on social media of the myriad difficulties being encountered by the owners of smaller pleasure craft who, not being large enough to engage an agency to deal with port practicalities, are often struggling single-handedly with bureaucratic procedures that vary not just between bordering states but also from region to region in certain nations.

In Italy, for example, Free Hygiene Practice has also been applied to smaller pleasure craft even when they move from port to port in the same region. However, according to the Ministry for Health, this is only applicable to commercial vessels or those for which there are deemed to be justifiable health reasons, arriving in to Italy from outside the EU or nations with health crises. In my memory, it has never been applied to yachts and so no one knew how or where to do so. The resulting chaos should have impressed upon the state maritime authorities once and for all that a coordinated national and international system was required to deal both with normal bureaucratic practice and, more importantly, worldwide crises of this kind.

So let me gather up these laments and fling them into the wind of Covid-19 Bureaucracy with the hope that someone, somewhere, takes heed!

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FABIO PLANAMENTE CEO CANTIERE DEL PARDO

by Désirée Sormani

How have you dealt with this lockdown period and how are you handling the recovery?

Our lockdown has been quite short, just twenty days.

We closed on 27 March and reopened on 16 April after a municipal agreement that authorised us to restart production through local institutions. Fortunately, raw materials carried on arriving and this enabled a safe recovery that has meant we’ve been able to deliver our yachts in time for summer.

How have you found the market after the reopening?

We build craft between 10 and 24 metres in length, all for the top end of the market, which has not suffered too much.

We’ve had no cancellations from anywhere in the world. The crisis has made itself felt more in the lack of opportunity to travel – many owners found it impossible to get to their boat in the Mediterranean or come to exchange their current yacht for a new one. This situation eased gradually and sales have picked up again. Fortunately, in February we’d already sold the boats we produced in 2020. Although things were critical in the USA we experienced very good sales, as yachts are seen as an island to escape to with the family and friends. We see 2021 in a positive light – our books close on 31 August every year, and 2020 will show a 35% increase in turnover compared to 2019.

At a time of global crisis caused by Covid-19, Cantiere del Pardo has purchased a new brand, VanDutch. Excellent news…

Yes, and it’s a testament to the health of our yard. We can look forward with confidence, and targeted acquisitions in sectors that are strategic for us will drive our growth. VanDutch, a

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brand launched in the Netherlands in 2008, complements our Cantiere del Pardo, it’s not a competitor. In America, our main market for motoryachts, it’s a very highly-regarded brand – there’s always a Van Dutch moored off Miami and Fort Lauderdale, but it’s also popular on the Cote d’Azur and the Balearic Islands.

How did you come to set your sights on VanDutch, a Dutch yard, to include in an Italian group?

This acquisition is a source of pride for us. A VanDutch build is a top-quality craft – we’re talking about pure lifestyle and very high-profile clients. It’s also a win for us Italians, as we’re always being accused of selling our brands abroad! Doing the opposite is a feather in our cap, and it will generate new growth because the production will be in Italy. We’ll still be using the same Dutch studio, Mulder Design, but construction will be handled by us at Forlì. We’re happy because it will provide more work for people in the region. We believe in supporting Italy despite the bureaucratic hurdles this often involves. The Made in Italy concept is still seen as something special by people abroad.

The other three prestigious brands, Pardo Yachts, Grand Soleil Yachts and Grand Soleil Custom, mean that the Cantiere del Pardo group is becoming even bigger. Is this a deliberate strategy?

Yes, it’s strategic, but with our feet planted firmly on the ground. The difference between Cantiere del Pardo and other companies is that we’re lean, streamlined – we take decisions quickly and are always up with market changes.

This combination has enabled us to enjoy rapid growth.

[ DESIGN DISTRICT ]

DIEGO GABASIO MARKETING & COMMUNICATION MANAGER FIR ITALIA

by Marta Bernasconi

What are the current trends in luxury bathroom and kitchen fittings?

There is a growing trend towards product customisation in the luxury sector, both in functional terms and, most of all, finishes. Of late we have also been seeing a greater focus on sustainability – people are looking for water-saving products made from low impact, non-toxic materials.

Does being Made in Italy bring added value to your products internationally?

Yes, particularly when you take the top end of the market into consideration. However, Made in Italy doesn’t carry quite as much weight in the bathroom and kitchen fittings sector as in the likes of furniture and fashion.

Tell us about the latest products you have presented...

“The Outfit” is a wide range of stunning luxe finishes that are also very durable. They have different characteristics inspired by nature, architecture, interior design and fashion: black and white, greys, brushed, metallic and gold finishes. Each one has its own unique, distinctive ingredients: something that means we can also provide custom solutions.

When it comes to materials and finishes, what makes Fir Italia stand out from the crowd?

A huge focus on choosing green materials: all of our range is transitioning to lead-free production with taps, fittings and components in lead-free steel or brass (maximum permitted content: 0.2%), which complies with the strictest drinking water regulations. The Outfit finishes are made using the leading-edge Advanced Superfinish Process or ASP. This guarantees a superb aesthetic result as is sophisticated surface treatments give the metals unique colours and reflective qualities. The matt finishes are also fingerprint-proof while the polished and mirrored are highly resistant to fingerprints. These finishes are also extremely long-lasting.

How do your products perform? Which products do you already have on yachts?

The Stainless Steel Collection, which is made from AISI316L stainless, a revolutionary new bathroom concept. Fir Italia chose that particular steel because it is the toughest in terms of corrosion resistance and durability. It is also very eco-friendly as it is 100% recyclable. It is extremely easy to clean too and hygienic. Lastly, it has the high level of resistance to atmospheric agents and saltwater that you need aboard.

The New Playone 90 collection is just out but because of Covid-19, we haven’t had the chance to install it aboard yet. However, we have supplied products for luxury yachts and boats in the past. For instance, we fitted the Playone 85 Feng Shui taps and fittings aboard one of the latest Southern Wind Shipyard craft, the 100’ Mrs Seven. Our towel warmers, which are modern in style with boxy lines, are aboard the Soraya 70 by Bobic Yacht Interior. For M/Y My Lady Rose, we went for the retro Melrose collection and accessories with a polished gold finish.

FIR ITALIA The company has been active in the designer domestic and professional kitchen and bathroom taps and fittings sectors for over 60 year. The brand offers complete collections to its clients, all centred around the concept of bringing an emotional and ideal dimension to living spaces

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[ 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

ANTONINI NAVI_ NAVI_UP40

by Mary Hegarty and Désirée Sormani

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ntonini Navi’s UP40 – Crossover is the first of three models based on its innovative UP40 modular steel platform which allows both the yacht’s concept and type to selected while construction is underway.

Like its upcoming siblings, the Motoryacht and Sport Explorer, the Crossover is Antonini’s first joint project with the legendary Fulvio De Simoni who describes the model as “a modern reinterpretation of classic boats designed for a precise function”. Boasting pared-back forms clothed in clean, balanced yet innovative lines, this characterful yacht offers a very easy, direct experience of the sea. Unusually, the wheelhouse and foredeck are set midway between the main and upper decks. This creates a sense of continuity throughout the entire upper section of the boat which is essentially a vast 200 sqm-plus seafront terrace, 90 sqm of which is shaded by the hard top.

Two versions are available: the very Mediterranean-specific Open Deck and the Enclosed Bridge version with a superstructure with allround views covering part of the upper deck. The master suite is, in this instance, 60 sqm in size with a private terrace. Up to four double guest cabins lie on the lower deck in addition to five for the crew. www.antonininavi.com

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BANNENBERG & ROWELL_Project Telex

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dventure, Active Lifestyle, Power and Proportion are the

There a fireplace provides warmth and a focal point with

themes underpinning Bannenberg and Rowell’s Project

full-height glazing hugging the remainder of the living room,

Telex. But drawing them together is the notion of freedom

creating an all-season space linking deck and interior. The

which Simon Rowell describes as “the ultimate luxury”.

permutations for the open plan look are many and all-weather

Inspired by military forms yet well-proportioned, Telex is as

cruising is taken into account. The main living room melds

suited to family life as adventuring. A gym, dive shop, wellness

with the pool area when opened up, offering a mix of shade

space and even an optional submarine are all aft on the lower

and sun. Four double cabins lie on the lower deck with the

deck. Vertical service ducts run through main deck, forming

double-balconied duplex master suite and two family or guest

a natural ‘snug’ in the foremost area of the main living room.

cabins on the main. www.bannenbergandrowell.com

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rincess ushered in the new Superfly X Class with the

are accessible via an internal stairs leading up from the

ground-breaking X95 which is now undergoing very

main deck. The X80 was designed as an ‘open-concept’

successful sea trials. Hence the brand’s decision to follow

yacht but that said, it still hangs on to plenty of distinct

it up with a new but slightly more compact sibling, the

spaces, including a generous main deck that is one large

X80. Due to splash in 2021, the X80 has the same ‘super

living area. However, owners have the option of putting

flybridge’ as the innovative X95 design concept with

the master suite and its own private sundeck on the main

extensive outdoor space, offering the owner and guests

deck. The yacht’s sculpted surfaces and long flowing lines

an authentic al fresco living experience and an innovative

are by Princess’s long-standing collaborator Olesinski in

approach to separating interior and exterior. The upper

partnership with car styling legend Pininfarina.

deck is home to an enclosed bridge and sky lounge which

www.princessyachts.com

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SAME CULTURE, NEW HORIZONS

From the first Technema 65 in 1976 to the majestic 80m Chopi Chopi, the Zuccon International Project studio has always flanked yacht design with a history of innovation and success, resulting in the creation of more than a hundred different boat models. Today, this forty-year experience has been renewed, backing the new generation that shares the running of the studio and looks to the future while remaining rooted in the firm’s traditional and sound design culture.

ZUCCON INTERNATIONAL PROJECT

ZUCCON SUPERYACHT DESIGN www.zucconinternationalproject.com

Z4 DESIGN

ZUCCON ARCHITECTURE

VRIPACK_FUTURA

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utura is the new 66m fossil-free yacht concept from Dutch design studio Vripack. Co-creative

director Marnix Hoekstra believes the ability of wildlife to move through air and water efficiently should be mimicked to use as little energy as possible to cleave the waves. As a result, Futura is slender, efficient and a third of the height of a comparable vessel. Her curving, flowing lines exude an elegant femininity derived from natural shapes.

The superstructure is egg-shaped, the bow end streamlined and the mid-section rounded, creating a whale-like silhouette. Designed as a ‘split and merge’ concept, Futura takes human interaction as its source of inspiration. The result is a loft style, split mezzanine configuration that intertwines and interconnects - outside as well as in, upstairs as well as down. A large crystal dome ensures everyone stays in visual contact. Futura is an electric/diesel hybrid with a difference too. The radical onboard biodegradale, bio-based batteries are made from salt, sand, water and plants, and are charged by a huge kite on an electric winch that can be released at the touch of a button (an in-house Vripack design).

https://vripack.com

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WHAT’S BETTER THAN A YACHT HOLIDAY?

CHARTER & BROKERAGE www.floatinglife.com

SUNREEF_80 ECO

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unreef describes the new Sunreef 80 Eco as an “eco-

This highly luxurious catamaran is 23.87m long and stretches

responsible” luxury craft as it combines superyacht-style

11.53m in the beam. It is fitted with a state-of-the-art battery

living spaces and reliable performance under sail with electric

bank that is a massive 30% lighter than the average batteries

propulsion and the very latest green technologies. Sunreef

used in the nautical industry and with a density of less than 6kg

Yachts’ proprietary solar power system also ensures that the

/ kWh, resulting in superior weight-efficiency and performance.

Sunreef 80 Eco can generate up to 32 kWp – impressive indeed.

The Sunreef 80 Eco is also fully customisable with a genuinely

Solar panels covering a total surface area of 164 sqm can be

endless selection of décor choices as well as access to a wide

integrated with various composite structures aboard the yacht –

choice of ethically-sourced and eco-friendly finishes and trims. www.sunreef-yachts.com

and that includes the mast, boom, superstructure and hull sides.

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DARNET DESIGN_M/Y STARLIGHT

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he 86m M/Y Starlight is the largest custom project

six guest cabins on the main deck and the owner’s stateroom

from French studio Darnet Design. Designed for all

on the dedicated deck above. The main saloon includes a

sea conditions, this six-decker has one of the biggest beach

bright breath-taking social area with plenty of open spaces.

clubs on the market at over 100 sqm, two underwater

Two-storey LCD wall screens decorate the large atrium.

observatories and a 17 sqm pool. Thanks to Starlight’s broad

The so-called moving Darnet Platform turns the upper

beam, her vast outdoor living spaces offer a mix of sun and

saloon into a versatile multipurpose area. With the atrium

shade. The owner’s foredeck has a secluded terrace as well

open, it is a lounge, with the atrium closed between the

as direct access to a unique love nest integrated in the bow

floors and the platform moved into the place, it becomes

with a panoramic window forward. Fourteen guests enjoy

an entertainment or cinema area. www.darnet-design.com

HEESEN_PROJECT ALTEA

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roject Altea from Heesen is just the second vessel to be

veneer adorn both walls and floors, while textured leathers

built on the Nova Plus design and engineering platform.

and custom carpets by Luxury Pride add a wonderfully

Frank Laupman of Omega Architects gave her a long

tactile extra dimension. Luxe silk and velvet contrast to

waterline and full-height windows matched by a slightly

sophisticated, unconventional effect with fine detailing and

reverse bow and spray rails for a distinctive contemporary

leather trim. The result is opulent and comfortable at once.

look. Just shy of 350 sqm of interiors include six chic two-

Altea is one of the fastest, most economical craft in her

berth guest staterooms plus five cabins for nine crew.

class with a top speed of 19.5 knots and a 3,750 nm range

Italian Cristiano Gatto is responsible for the warm, inviting,

at 12, thanks to her engine set-up, FDHF aluminium hull

peaceful interior design – just what guests need after a

and 2.15m shallow draft. She is on schedule for delivery in

fun day at sea. Stained Canaletto and American walnut

spring 2021. www.heesenyachts.com

YD

1. Rider is a tilting lounge chair designed

by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Zanotta.

Exclusive

It has a moulded rigid polyurethane body, hand-upholstered with natural leather

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Lovely furnishings made with prestigious materials to adorn the home with originality and luxury, but also perfect on board

by Marta Bernasconi

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2. New for 2020, the outdoor furniture line designed by Simone Ciarmoli and Miguel Queda for Officina Ciani.

3. Palace coffee tables, available in

In the chairs in the Marina

three sizes, are designed as small

series the clean lines

architectural pieces. By Elie Saab

of the iron frame are

Maison, design by Carlo Colombo

complemented by soft, padded cushions

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6. The David box, a luxury reinterpretation of the archetypal cardboard container. By Oscarmaschera, it is made of handstitched, vegetable-tanned leather

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5. WAM is a project created by Marco Zito for Bross that includes several types of chair. It features a metal base and large upholstered sections, hiighlighted by unusual combinations 4.

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4. A cabinet suspended on a base that follows its curved profile. The cabinet joins Cantori’s 2020 collection, designed

by Maurizio Manzoni

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1. The sculptural forms of the Ruff armchair designed

by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso are epitomised by arms that totally enfold the seat

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2. Designed by Marco Lavit for Ethimo, Hut is conceived as a warm, comfortable nest for relaxation and enjoying the outdoor environment. Wooden frame

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4. Nobu comprises a container, coffee table and ottoman. A light, versatile complement, it consists of three superimposing elements (container,

3. The Inlay chest of drawers by Porro features the prestigious antique inlay technique, where different shades of oak contrast with a dark outline. Unusual asymmetric opening. Design by Front

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cushion and tray) that can be combined in a variety of ways. Design by Raffaella Mangiarotti for Alf DaFrè

7. Tètra is a seating system created by Mauro Lipparini for Bonaldo. Breaking with convention, it is based on the free compatibility of upholstered elements with irregular shapes

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6. Figures is a collection by Collection Particulière that treats furniture as sculptural, symbolic objects. One of these is the YAB table designed by Yabu Pushelberg

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5. The new freestanding washbasin designed by Gumdesign for Antoniolupi is called Bolgheri, and is a combination of two contrasting materials – the base is in natural cork, the basin is coloured Cristalmood

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YD 1. This design by Nendo is a new take on the

2. The freestanding Hug bathtub by Kreoo, designed by Matteo Nunziati,

classic table lamp, interpreting it with new

combines marble and wood and adds new functionality to this bathroom

materials and functionality. The result is Switch

element with open storage sections. This version is in travertine and

by Oluce, which is turned on and off by turning

eucalyptus. Coordinating washbasin also available

the sheet metal shade

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3. The Quadra collection by UnopiĂš combines select teak with interwoven cord panels. The collection also includes an unusual bed for pampered pets

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4. The colourful Stack coffee tables come in a set of three stackable units of different heights. Designed by Nathan Yong for Living Divani 5. The Grand Tour brand gains several new collections by designer Vito Nesta, with a set of vases celebrating the gentle beauty of spring

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Five decks with startling spaces and living solutions. Sanlorenzo has the courage to dare, presenting the 64Steel, a majestic yacht that remains true to its heritage. Its exteriors are by Officina Italiana Design with interiors by Francesco Paszkowski Design

by Paola Bertelli - ph. Guillaume Plisson

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ne statistic sets the scene: 1,600 gross tons. An

create an uninterrupted relationship between the main deck social

unusually large number for a 64-metre yacht,

areas and the beach club. This strategic choice has created a single

and one that translates into larger volumes and

large social area on several levels. The main deck swimming pool’s

spaces. This kind of gross tonnage is more typical

glass bottom, a clear reference to the Sanlorenzo 52Steel, which

of yachts measuring 70 metres or more, and on

was also designed by Officina Italiana Design, serves as a skylight

Attila it’s the result of an extensive and detailed wish list provided

and creates the countless shimmering reflections that dance across

by the owner, a repeat client for Sanlorenzo who is upgrading from

the space. There is also a garage for a 10-metre limousine tender

a 46-metre model. This demanding but stimulating challenge was

and a touch-and-go helipad that transforms into a solarium when

taken on by the Sanlorenzo yard in collaboration with Officina

not in use.

Italiana Design (OID), which created the exteriors. Francesco

The surface finishings are the result of a refined selection that

Paszkowski Design with Margherita Casprini were in charge of

creates the welcoming, elegant surroundings the owner desired.

the interiors.

The warm colour of teak is widely exploited throughout, including

The philosophy underpinning the Attila project is clear – the

in the ceiling slats framing the glossy panelling. The walls are glass

owner wanted a yacht to enjoy with family and friends, a craft

and fabric and lend an extraordinary three-dimensional feel to the

with a welcoming atmosphere, discreet elegance and plenty of

spaces. Various types of marble have been used, from Calacatta

relaxation areas and functional spaces. The more than generous

in the guest areas in the forward main deck to gold Calacatta

volumes inspired OID to pull off a demanding stylistic exercise,

in the owner’s bathroom, while backlit white-gold onyx creates

creating dynamic, balanced shapes with accentuated horizontal

an embracing atmosphere in the lobby. Cappuccino colour stone

elements and simple lines.

features in some coffee tables and the hammam and massage room

The owner’s passion for fine food and wine and sharing these

are decorated with mosaics. The owner is very fond of leather, so

with friends provided significant input for the main deck layout.

it appears in the bedheads (the owner’s is in crocodile skin), the

One entering, guests are welcomed by an unusual informal food

walkway area walls and on the interior stairs, with the tops of some

area (an open-air veranda created by opening the side windows)

furniture units finished in shagreen. There are also stainless steel

of around 70 square metres, where the counter-top with a large

details that act as elements tying together the various materials.

BBQ separates the space from the media room behind. Food and

The furniture is a combination of major Italian brands and

beverages, of course, need their own spaces, so the tank deck

bespoke pieces by Francesco Paszkowski Design, including the

features a climatised wine store with a capacity of 500 bottles

coffee tables and two dining tables. Paszkowski is also responsible

and a cold store finished in black Marquina marble, exclusively

for details like the cupboard door handles, a decorative motif

for meat.

present throughout the yacht.

The bridge deck plan is more traditional, with a lounge before

The elegant sobriety and dominant white, grey and brown colour

the “official” dining area. Further forward is a 46-square-metre

scheme are given added personality by works of art and objects

wheelhouse with the walkaround central console typical of

chosen by the owner. It’s impossible not to notice the gilded

large ships. The owner specified a 250-square-metre deck for

gorilla, a precious element that adds a touch of creative flair to

his personal use with full-height windows in the bedroom. The

the otherwise restrained bridge deck dining area. Other notable

deck also features an indoor living area and an outdoor relaxation

features include the more conventionally artistic bust of a woman

zone aft, two bathrooms, hair salon and a private swimming pool

with open arms by Nicolas Desbons in the main deck atrium that

forward providing total privacy.

accompanies guests towards the T-shaped stairway down to the

The superb beach club enables guests to spend time at sea level. Its

beach club, and the original lamps by Catellani & Smith above

importance on board is emphasised by the 78 square-metre area

the bridge deck dining table, gilded stylised lilies with an LED

which is obtained when the side platforms are lowered, and the

in their centre.

spectacular interior and exterior stairways, which were designed to

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

The Attila boasts generous spaces and a balanced progression of decks characterised by horizontal openings and clean, simple external lines. Opening, the glass screens aft mean the main deck swimming pool offers an uninterrupted view of the sea

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The interiors are refined without being ostentatious.

Warm, bright colours feature throughout the yacht, from the owner’s suite (above) to the dining area on the main deck (to side, top) with bar counter and table for twelve to the media room (to side, bottom) furnished with Flexform armchairs and sofas. Right, the T-stairway linking the main deck to the beach area with the artworks Believer and Riddle by Matteo Pugliese

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Exterior Design Mauro Micheli, Chief Designer Officina Italiana Design

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ttila is “our” flagship, a demanding project and an interesting challenge.

The yacht is based on the owner’s specifications, requirements that we “dressed” and built to measure. The Attila has large interiors, so we chose to streamline the look as much as possible, darkening part of the hull and superstructure to create sleeker lines and simplifying the shapes. As with other the Sanlorenzo yachts designed by Officina Italiana Design (OID), the windows play a significant role in both interiors and exterior, and the aesthetic lines have been designed to allow as much light as possible into the interiors. While most of the interiors were created in line with the owner’s specifications, other areas like the beach club are the result of a collaboration between our studio and the yard’s engineering and research section. The aim was to use the same beach club as on the 52Steel Seven Sins, which has set the pace in recent years, with the main deck swimming pool also serving as a skylight onto the beach below – with a different layout and dimensions, of course, but that’s the underlying philosophy.

Attila was a significant challenge for us, one that we accepted and have brought to a conclusion with great enthusiasm. The yacht’s decks display a balanced progression with horizontal lines reflecting the Sanlorenzo style.

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The beach club (below) hosts a sauna, hammam, massage rooms and water-level gym. When the sea platforms are opened it covers an area of 78 square metres.

The dark colour of the hull and first level of the superstructure lend dynamism to the profile of this spacious 64-metre yacht. Right, Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta (Ceo of OID), co-founders of the Italian studio based in Bergamo ph. Alberto Merisio

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The beach club interiors are lit by shimmering reflections created by the light shining through the glass bottom of the main deck swimming pool (above). The more formal dining area on the bridge deck (below) with made-to-measure table, Baxter chairs and lights

by Catellani & Smith. To side, the interior stairs to the lower deck

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Interior Design Francesco Paszkowski, founder Francesco Paszkowski Design

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he project for the Attila’s interiors, which was carried out in collaboration with Margherita Casprini, was inspired by an intense exchange of ideas with the owner, who wanted a larger yacht than the 46-metre model he had at the time, and for which our studio had already created the interiors. Meeting the owner was an excellent starting point for our work and for our interactions with Sanlorenzo, with whom we’ve been collaborating since 2005.

The Attila’s layout and decor fully reflect the owner’s wishes and personality. He knows the market well, and is driven by curiosity: he’s a volcano of ideas. He enjoys following the development of the design and played a hands-on role in the choice of layout and materials. In general, he wanted us to introduce ways of living that were already familiar to him at home, like the kitchen and the many relaxation areas – he enjoys cooking and being with friends.

The main deck layout is rather unusual because you immediately enter the food area. This was one of his specific desires that we’ve optimised in creating the spaces and in some technical aspects.

We’ve also connected this area to the beach club, transforming it into a single large space developed over two levels with the help

of the T-shaped stairs. We’ve used glass panels in the furniture to make it possible to see the entire space of these interiors. As well as the beach club, whose area increases when the two side terraces are opened and is the location for the hammam, sauna, massage room, a sofa facing the interior and exterior and a central bar counter, we’ve created two more spacious relaxation areas, one forward on the bridge deck that can also be used for parties or as a helipad and another on the sun deck. A system of glass screens on the sun deck makes this area hospitable in the evening, too, sheltering it from any cool breeze.

Sourcing a variety of materials and combining them with great skill and taste were crucial elements in creating the warm, welcoming atmosphere the owner sought. We also selected the art works and objects on board – paintings, photos, books, ashtrays.

It was a long, often unnoticed task, all based on the owner’s suggestions. He had the final say in this, and with the gilded gorilla statue chosen by the lady of the yacht, the statues flanking beach club stairway, the gilded armchairs by Baxter – another of her choices - in her relaxation corner, opposite her partner’s in the day area of the owner’s deck.

ph. by Giovanni Malgarini

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A spectacular aerial view taken at night emphasises the many outdoor relaxation areas of the Attila, the flagship of Sanlorenzo’s Steel superyachts

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Shipyard Antonio Santella, vice president New Product Development

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ttila is based on a concept developed in Sanlorenzo and when the client, who already had one of our 46-metre yachts, saw and understood the layout and philosophy he instantly fell in love with it.

Extending our product range and going beyond the 52-metre mark was an important step for us, and to carry it out successfully we developed an engineering platform on which to build yachts measuring from 64 to 70 metres in length. The results are clear in the Attila with her unusual 13.10 metre beam. This is wider than all the other yachts of her size, while her tonnage of 1,600 GRT is similarly far higher.

On this platform we have developed a very distinctive yacht concept. The most important aspect, which I think will influence the new generation of yachts, is using a double stairway connecting outdoor veranda and main deck swimming pool to the beach deck to create a single large space on two levels. It is here that most of the social life on board takes place.

Another important focus of Attila is that all the guest cabins are on the main deck, with a deck reserved for the owner with front view cabin and personal Jacuzzi.

The large spaces on board the Attila have led to solutions that are typical of much larger models – the engine room, for example, is on two decks and the control area has a walkaround frontal helm.

The Sanlorenzo family feeling can be experienced throughout the yacht, not only in some external details but also in the large spaces and outstanding on-board comfort, features that are constant elements in the yard’s philosophy.

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A spectacular aerial view taken at night emphasises the many outdoor relaxation areas of the Attila, the flagship of Sanlorenzo’s Steel superyachts

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“Sicily at its best” MASSERIA DELLA VOLPE - NOTO - SICILY www.masseriadellavolpe.com — info@masseriadellavolpe.it — +39 0931 856055

[ FLY ]

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A DISRUPTIVE SPIRIT

The new Praetors are taking aim at the Midsize Jet market with style and hi-tech facilities.

Their cabins feature innovative furnishings and exciting audio and video streaming systems enabling passengers to fly between London and New York to the rhythm of the Bossa Nova

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[ FLY ]

P

raetor is definitely an unusual name for a business jet, but it

response of traditional mechanical hydraulic systems, enabling pilots to

does reflect the Brazilian style of Embraer, whose other jets bear

fly the aircraft while experiencing the type of feedback they are familiar

names like Legacy and Phenom. Praetor doesn’t only refer to the

with. Once the flight path has been set the aircraft will maintain course

magistrates of imperial Rome, it derives from the Latin verb praeire,

and altitude without the need for any intervention.

which means to go before, to blaze the trail. After fifteen-years of success

All in all the Praetor is bound to please pilots, as their “office” will be a

the company then had to revamp its popular Legacy 450 and 500 models,

carefully thought-out work environment with instruments and systems

equipping them with modern technology. The result was the creation

that have attained unequalled levels of integration and modernity. Even

of the Praetor 500 and 600. The Praetor 600 especially is an updated

the transfer of fuel between the tanks in the aft fuselage and the wing

version of the Legacy 500, which provided valuable experience of fly-by-

tanks is automated, a useful way of keeping the aircraft’s centre of

wire controls. The new aircraft now has a range of 3,900 nautical miles

gravity in the correct position, improving cruising performance. Finally,

(7,440 km), more powerful engines and avionics featuring a synthetic

as well as offering a protected flight envelope – in other words, the

vision system (SVS) enabling the aircraft to execute an automatic

aircraft cannot be put into unusual positions – the Praetor 600 has a

approach to airports with a visibility of only 1,300 metres, down to a

highly efficient automatic braking system. It is interesting to note that

minimum height of 150 feet (46 metres). Embraer’s fly-by-wire is the

the plane’s maximum take-off weight is 19.44 tonnes, with an empty

flight path stable type used by Airbus and Dassault, in contrast to the

operational weight of 11.5. As the standard cabin layout includes two

pitch/trim-stable type used by Boeing and Gulfstream. The difference

pilots and eight passengers (as the maximum is twelve, this leaves up

lies in the fact that on the Praetor the controls replicate exactly the

to 7.3 tonnes of load available for fuel). Even taking into account the

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The Praetor 600 has a range of 3,900 miles and a high-altitude cruising speed of 466 knots. Its avionics include a synthetic vision system (SVS) that automatically handles airport approaches down to visibilities of only 1,300 metres and a minimum altitude of 150 feet

reserves demanded by international regulations, this is enough to cover

sure the technology remains tucked away when it isn’t needed. The result

distances like the London-New York run. The aircraft also offers a good

is an elegant, sophisticated cabin that’s full of discreet details like the

cruising speed, 466 knots (863 km/h) at high altitude, powered by two

high-end clock decorations or the complex, supercar-style shapes that

Honeywell HTF7500E engines. After describing the aircraft type and its

only allow the technology to appear when required. Take, for example,

performance we can now take a look at its real strength, the look of the

the light switches that disappear to leave smooth, uninterrupted surfaces,

cabin interiors chosen by the purchaser, which journalists have described

and the diamond stitching on the seats recalling the sidewalks of Rio

as disruptive. Facilities include domestic-type Wi-Fi connectivity,

de Janeiro. There are visible details in carbon fibre, black-lacquered

touchscreen cabin controls for climate control and lighting, immersive

metal and prestigious leathers. For the past twenty-five years, mid-

audio and video streaming, plus a cinema-style sound system. Internet

level business jets have had overblown, rather suffocating interiors –

connectivity is managed by Viasat Ka-band and Gogo Avance L5 systems,

very comfortable but not very versatile. Sometimes, in an attempt be

so passengers can enjoy the same high-speed connection throughout their

innovative, manufacturers have veered too far towards the minimal,

flight, on land and in the air. The combination of comfort and high-

creating accommodation that became distinctly uncomfortable during

tech functionality means the Praetor 600’s cabin is perfect for work

long flights. On board the Praetor, however, passengers feel welcomed,

and entertainment alike. All this is down to the work of chief designer

and if the option with sofas is chosen even the most heavy-going business

Jay Beever and his team, concentrating on a complete interior restyling

meeting can be rendered acceptable – always presuming that passengers

compared to the Legacy models. The interior of the Praetors has been

don’t decided to stretch out fully and have a nap instead.

given the name Bossa Nova, and a clear, precise philosophy underpins

The base price of the Praetor 500 is around 18 million, while the 600

its creation – to use innovative shapes for the furnishings and to make

model goes for almost 22 million. https://executive.embraer.com

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[ The CAR ]

SCULPTED

BY THE WIND A radical-looking hypercar sculpted by the wind, the Evija is the first Lotus model to debut since the company’s acquisition

by Chinese giant Geely.

A spectacular beauty that unleashes a groundbreaking 2,000 bhp and 1,700 Nm of torque

by Diego Tamone

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The Evija’s gull wing doors have neither handles nor mirrors. They are opened by remote control and sport pop-out microcameras instead of mirrors.

Its original lines hug sharp angles and aerodynamic scoops that channel air flows through the bodywork

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[ The CAR ]

T

he car world is a serious place. Very serious indeed.

starting with the letter E. A very British sort of pragmatism

A world of admirable dedication and self-sacrifice,

that gave us the Esprit, Europa, Elan, Excel, Eclat, Elite, Exige,

challenge and creativity. Of unstoppable progress.

Elise, Evora. And now, the Evija, the latest in the series and also

Historically, the main role of the auto industry has been to

the first model in the brand’s new direction after its acquisition

envision and design cars that would allow us to live tomorrow

by Chinese conglomerate Geely. But what counts most it that

today. An approach that is the result not so much of a visionary

the Evija, which fittingly draws on the name Eve, is the first in

mentality as the much more practical need to guarantee

the new generation of 100% electric hypercars. From 2020, in

functional and emotional continuity to a means of transport

fact, no more than 130 examples will be built. A tiny number

with a deliberately limited life span. Beneath that seriousness,

that will undoubtedly see the car’s future value and desirability

however, the sector occasionally reveals a surprisingly human

skyrocket (it is already listed with a starting price of over two

side. Customs, habits, oddities and sometimes even superstitions

million euro). Lotus’s design director Russel Carr crafted the

all lurk behind the much nobler and picturesque wind deflector

Evija’s lines by studying the aerodynamic flows generated by

of tradition. A good example is the origins of the names of

the endurance cars racing at Le Mans. This produced a body

production models. Some constructors have always selected them from a very select list of the most famous corrida bulls, others that have chosen to dip into the ethereal world of ghosts.

Others still, like Lotus, pay more attention to substance than form. Since its very earliest days, every single sports car that has left the Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, has had a name

Very much a limited edition car, just 130 Evijas will leave the factory.

With carbon-fibre bodywork shrink wrapped around four electric motors, it also sports a 2,000 kW battery that is eight times more powerful than the one currently used on the Formula E single-seaters. A 400 km range and a full charge in under 20 minutes are very impressive boxes ticked too

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bespoke-sculpted around a one-piece carbon-fibre monocoque chassis with striking Venturi tunnels through each rear quarter.

What Carr refers to as the car’s ‘porosity’ is the clearest cue on a car that has been meticulously stripped of all superfluity, including wing mirrors which have been replaced by tiny cameras that relay feeds to monitors in the cabin. Its four electric motors unleash a staggering 2,000 hp and 1,700 Nm of torque, making the Evija the most power production car in the world.

Its range is surprising too at 400 km as is the time required for a full charge – under 20 minutes. If it is not exactly the future made present, this stunning electric hypercar is still a powerful response to the issue of planned obsolescence.

www.lotuscars.com

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[ The CAR ]

Clockwise from top, the LMPstyle steering wheel with red commutator switch to switch driving modes. The floating central console is angled towards the driver; the access compartment for rapid charging; an aero close-up of the front wheel arch’s air tunnel. Left, the Lotus Evija’s aero flows

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[ CREATIVE MINDS: WESTPORT SHIPYARDS ]

SIZE ISN’T EVERYTHING While the new Westport 35M is only about two meters longer than the yard’s entry-level model, the design comes with big differences

by Diane M. Byrne

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Some of the stand-out features of the Westport 35M include a split-level flying bridge (below), which, in combination with the hot tub on centerline, makes foot traffic flow more easily. This more voluminous model shares some styling (right) with the 34M, and of course allows customers full personalization inside (bottom)

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[ CREATIVE MINDS ]

T

here’s an old saying that you shouldn’t mess with success. Westport

Some of the stand-out features

Shipyards understands this quite well. One big reason: About 70 percent of

of the Westport 35M include a

its customer base is comprised of repeat buyers. Yet another reason: those

split-level flying bridge (below),

customers know that their feedback is taken seriously. Not only can they request

which, in combination with the

and receive changes that other semi-custom superyacht builders don’t permit,

hot tub on centerline, makes foot

but also Westport has used some of these requests to create entirely new models.

traffic flow more easily. This more

The Westport 35M (also known as the Westport 117), revealed earlier this year,

voluminous model shares some

is the latest example. If you’re familiar with the American shipyard’s series builds,

styling (right) with the 34M, and

then you may remember that the so-called entry-level series is the 34M (also

of course allows customers full

known as the Westport 112). Technically, the new superyacht is just 1.76 meters

personalization inside (bottom)

longer. But, to think of the project in terms of LOA would be a mistake. She has more volume and, even better, more owner- and crew-friendly amenities.

It helps to know the history of the 34M to better understand how the 35M came to be. The 34M is Westport’s most successful series to date, with 72 deliveries.

Introduced in 1998, the raised-pilothouse yacht has, of course, undergone some styling changes over the years. Not coincidentally, many of those changes were initially individual customer requests. Westport believed more clients would like them, so it decided to make them permanent design updates.

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The on-deck master suite (above) and good-size galley (below) will please buyers who like privacy yet also sneaking snacks at midnight

In recent years, though, one particular request kept coming up. “The

walk-around decks. But, there’s good reason to include them. “Crew

112 has been so amazingly successful, but we’ve had people say, ‘Gee,

always try to be invisible, but it’s challenging on the 112,” Wakefield

I’d like to have walk-around decks,’” Daryl Wakefield, Westport’s

says, meaning that they have to walk through the saloon to ultimately

president, explains. The shipyard actually could have retooled the

reach the foredeck. With the new yacht, “We’re trying to improve areas

molds to do so, he adds, but it’s a big job. Therefore, it made more sense

for crew, too.” Crew further have a bosun’s locker beneath the deck

to design and engineer a new model. Interestingly, it’s become common

the way an even larger Westport, the 38M, does.

for superyachts like the long-standing 34M and new 35M not to have

Additional aspects of the Westport 35M improve life aboard for owners and their guests. Besides the side decks, one of the most readily visible differences is an on-deck master stateroom and four staterooms below decks. This gives customers one stateroom more than the smaller yacht does. The 35M additionally has a dedicated beach club, which the 34M doesn’t have. Plus, the upper deck is more open than it is on the 34M. “There’s a lot in that package,” Wakefield says, referring to the smaller yacht’s flying bridge, “so this has more elbow room.” Indeed.

Both models offer a helm, seating, a bar, and tender stowage, but the new project certainly provides a comfortable traffic flow.

Buyers who pay close attention to volume will be pleased that it’s “significantly greater” in comparison to the 34M, Wakefield says.

Specifically, displacement for the 34M is 125 metric tons. For the new superyacht, it’s 147 metric tons.

With inquiries coming in, and at least one customer visiting the yard to learn more, Westport is proving it has a good recipe for success.

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[ CREATIVE MINDS: CRN ]

FOR US LISTENING TO

OWNERS

AND

GAINING A PROFOUND

UNDERSTANDING

OF THEIR PREFERENCES ARE CRUCIAL ELEMENTS IN A

TAILOR-MADE

by Désirée Sormani

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PROJECT

CRN, an established yard that’s part of the Ferretti Group and is a star ambassador of Made in Italy throughout the world, was founded in 1963 in Ancona (Italy). It handles the design and construction of fully-custom aluminium and steel and aluminium yachts between 45 and 95 metres in length. The Ancona yard covers over 80,000 square metres and features a large private marina looking onto the Adriatic Sea. Opposite page, launching the 74-metre Cloud 9.

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[ CREATIVE MINDS ]

Left, Stefano de Vivo, Chief Commercial Officer Ferretti Group and CRN Executive Board Member. Above, the Ancona yard. The 62-metre steel and aluminium fully-custom megayacht CRN 137 has been awarded IMO Tier III certification (above and left, designed by Nuvolari Lenard, right) specifying that motor yachts above 500 GT (gross tonnage) must reduce the 70 % amount of harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx) emitted in exhaust gases.

O

ver 200 craft launched in a period of 57 years is quite an

great responsibilities as yacht builders, we want to give shape to owners’

achievement. Even more so when they’re all different. Since 1963

desires, designing and making objects that please the eye that fit in

the CRN yard, historical brand of the Ferretti Group, has provided

smoothly with the natural surroundings and that can be experienced

yachts to please passionate international yachtsmen and women with

for long cruises. For that we bring in internationally-renowned yacht

vessels designed and built to fit their specifications.

designers”. The list of designers who have worked with CRN includes

The innovations and technology featured by many of these yachts have

Zuccon International Project, which has participated in many projects,

helped usher in a new era, as CRN has been a trailblazer in design and

plus Nuvolari Lenard, Francesco Paszkowski Design, Vallicelli Design

engineering solutions. From its foundation in the 1960s it has proved

and Omega Architects. “We’re also working with Harrison Eidsgaard,

to be a great innovator and pleasure craft builder. One example is the

a London studio that collaborated with us on the 86-metre Explorer

iconic F100 (1983), a yacht designed for businessman Gianni Agnelli,

Yacht project”, says de Vivo. “Owners choose us because they know that

which began the fashion for explorer yachts in the international pleasure

with us their megayacht will be a unique example, and because we’re

sailing sector, or more recently J’Ade (2012) was the first model with a

flexible and receptive to all requests. The final result, though, must also

dedicated naval design where a technical area is converted into a living

emphasise safety and comfort above all”. Fully custom in layout, exteriors

area for the family and guests with floodable interior garage. In 2005

and interiors. “We’ve followed trends of all types in the interiors, too,

Ability introduced the open stern and marked a turning point in terms

from the minimalism of the 2010s, a reaction to the opulence of the

of design and on-board life for large yachts with a balcony that could

1900s-2000s, to hyper-minimalist models. Some of our yachts have

also be used while under way. The first beach club featured on the

also been showcases for Italian furnishing. Our recent constructions,

60-metre Blue Eyes (2009) and the first automatic terrace overlooking

on the other hand, are elegant megayahcts built using select materials

the sea. The Atlante (2015) is an out-of-the-box yacht with grilles

and finishings. They are intimate and increasingly reflect the tastes of

that open and close to create multi-use areas. Its distinctive bulkiness

clients who seeks to live the yacht in freedom and in total privacy with

introduced a trend for imposing shapes. “CRN doesn’t build yachts

their family”, de Vivo continues. “I think what we’ve seen in recent

to surprise or amaze”, says Stefano de Vivo, CRN Chief Commercial

years on CRN yachts sets the trend of how yachts will look in the post

Officer Ferretti Group and CRN Executive Board Member. “We have

Covid-19 era – large volumes with spaces created especially for a range

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The 78m Slipstream is clothed in clean lines that are raked in certain areas to lower her proportions and bring occupants closer to the sea.

Her beach area is a circular indooroutdoor affair, thanks to open-out platforms. A large six-metre pool on the swim platform is another new addition. Below left, the interior of the beach area with the Nemo Lounge and its underwater views, right

Above, the M/Y 138, exteriors by Omega Architects with straight bow and crisp lines. The spacious interiors are designed by Pulina Exclusive Interiors (here, the lounge and dining areas)

A sketch of the CRN M/Y 139, a 72-metre yacht with exteriors

by Vallicelli Design and interiors by Nuvolari Lenard.

It has a classic look and huge interior volumes. Of note, the spectacular swimming pool, an unprecedented feature on board a 70-metre craft.

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[ CREATIVE MINDS ] The design for the new 86-metre Explorer Yacht by the Harrison Eidsgaard studio with attractive sinuous lines. This megayacht is one of the design concepts ready to be customised to match the owner’s requirements. Bottom, She, a superclassic project from Vallicelli Design.

of intelligent uses, large exterior areas and rationalisation of the beach

look with huge volumes and an enormous swimming pool that’s 10 metres

area so it can also be used in port. All in all we’re talking about yachts

long, 4 metres wide and 1.50 metres deep. This adds 60 tonnes to the bow

that are more practical and enduring. In this period we’ve seen owners

area, altering the yacht’s centre of gravity. The 141 is a full-aluminium

going to sea in order to feel safe. A yacht is the safest island you can find”.

62-metre model, a real missile. The owner requested a minimum cruising

CRN currently has a number of builds under way – the CRN M/Y 138,

speed of 21½ knots. It’ll be fast yacht with a unique design. “We’ve also

CRN M/Y 139 and CRN M/Y 141. The 138 is a 62-metre steel and

just delivered the 62-metre steel and aluminium 137 yacht made in

aluminium yacht set for delivery in 2021. Its exteriors are by Omega

collaboration with Nuvolari Lenard. It has a very unusual design”, says

Architects with straight bow and crisp, sleek lines combined with generous

de Vivo. “It’s a sort of spaceship with reverse bow, different from past

interior spaces by Pulina Exclusive Interiors, with a spectacular owner’s

layouts. It also has a spoiler the skipper can extend to block spray from

cabin overlooking the sea forward. The 72-metre 139 is a floating palace

the bows. And finally, the CRN 142 52 metre yacht by Omega Architects,

set for delivery in 2022. Its exteriors are designed by Andrea Vallicelli and

with interiors by Massari Design: an all-alumium build with a low, sleek

Alessandro Nazareth, with interiors by Nuvolari Lenard. It has a classic

profile reflecting its sporty personality”. Dreams becoming reality.

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[ MEGAYACHT ]

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The latest model from Genoa-based yard Tankoa is a 50-metre aluminium 3-decker with interiors and exteriors by the Francesco Paszkowski Design studio. The result is a dynamic, contemporary yacht whose spaces reveal the owner’s personality. Hybrid propulsion adds green credentials to the build

by Marta Gasparini - pct. by Riccardo Borgenni

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hey say appearances can be deceptive, and though

In an interior surrounded by white from floor to ceiling, including

Vertige, the Tankoa yard’s first yacht in its 50-metre

the worktop, a touch of warmth and solidity is provided by the dove-

series, and Bintador are sister ships, only their lines

grey panels that clad some surfaces and create a tactile background.

are similar – indeed, they are striking examples of how

No concession to colour is made in the rest of the interiors, where

twins can be anything but identical under the skin. For

a balanced selection of bright colours including greys, beige, ivory

the Bintador’s new owner it was love at first sight when he visited the

and neutral tones give character to the whole, recurring throughout

yard, when the yacht was already under construction, and a shared

to bring together the various levels of the yacht. The ceilings, often

vision provided a solid basis throughout the project’s development.

featuring mirrored surfaces, wood and soft carpets, lend an air of

The client has a passionate interest in yachts and design, and his aim

exclusivity to the spaces, embellished here and there by pieces like the

was to create a pleasant retreat, a secluded place offering personal

metal disc by Shine Mosaïque on the dining area wall and selected

time for relaxation and rest without compromising the contact with

design objects.

the sea he values so highly. The hybrid propulsion also responds to

Careful thought has also been given to the development of

the demands for comfort, silence and reduced consumption that were

Bintador’s new look, which has been reinterpreted to give shape

among the specifications in the original brief.

to striking visuals, soft, flowing connections between the spaces,

This set quite a challenge for

pure volumes and also to enhance the

Francesco Paszkowski, who was

presence of natural light. Large windows,

also responsible for the interiors

in fact, create an effect of expansion and

and exteriors of the Vertige,

continuity towards the exterior and give

as he was tasked with creating

the spaces the opportunity to breathe,

the bright, airy oasis the clients

taking full advantage of the daytime

wanted, enabling them to feel as

sunlight and casting attractive reflections

if they are in a large villa on the

towards the exterior when night falls,

sea. The list of requirements was

bathing the sea in glints of warm light.

long and ambitious, with some

The approach to design shared by the

non-negotiable items like a five-

architects and owner has led to a pitch-

cabin layout in contrast to the six

perfect furnishings mix that is now

cabins on the Vertige, with the four

a hallmark of Francesco Paszkowski

guest cabins, two VIP and two

and

guest, on the lower deck, moving

yet welcoming design that speaks of

the owner’s suite to the main deck,

refinement and elegance, an effect

creating a galley on the same level

softened by warm accents in the wood

rather than on the lower deck, now

flooring and the furnishings. Custom

reserved for the crew canteen, and

furniture is complemented by pieces from

transforming the forward area so

famous Italian brands like Minotti and

that it can accommodate a touch-

Giorgetti for sofas, chairs and armchairs,

and-go helipad instead of the lounge

generating the warm intimacy of a lived-in

and storage space for electric bikes,

domestic space.

A single wood - brushed, sanded oak -

a tender and jet skis.

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Margherita Casprini – a linear

These sweeping changes mean that the owner’s apartment is now

has been chosen for floors and some panelling, with bright painted

located forward. To create privacy and intimacy it has a single terrace

surfaces for the ceilings and bathroom walls. Honey-coloured

along the starboard wall, whereas Vertige has two, one starboard

Botticino is used for the bathroom tops with polished Persian grey

and one port. On the same level, the private galley fulfils another

for the shower unit floors and walls, while Calacatta makes a striking

precise specification – a large space for breakfast and lunch where the

appearance in the coffee tables on the upper deck. The result is a

owners and family can feel comfortably at home. This is the reason

modern yet timeless motoryacht that oozes class and is made-to-

for the central counter with stools, and the galley’s location on the

measure for her owners.

main deck, bathed in natural light flooding through the windows.

www.tankoa.it

A touch-and-go helipad on the Bintador’s bows along with five e-bikes. To the side, the metal disc by Shine Mosaïque on the wall of the dining room. Opening, the refined main deck lounge. The furnishings are given fluidity by the walls at the entrance and the dining area, decorated with oak strips on a glossy lacquered surface with a cloud effect

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Neutral colours shading through greys, beiges and ivory feature throughout the yacht, creating the precious sensation of intimacy which is necessary in a pleasant retreat. Many of the furnishing items were designed by the Paszkowski studio, like the dining table (above) and the table in the owner’s suite (right).

Minotti provided the sofas (opposite page, top), chairs and armchair, while the armchair in the owner’s suite is by Giorgetti (opposite page, bottom).

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Giovanni Malgarini

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The yacht’s clean lines are emphasised by the vertical bow, which becomes one of the yacht’s distinguishing features. The aerial shot to the side shows the generous dimensions of the exterior surfaces

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intador is the result of a collaboration between the yard, our studio and the owner, who has a passionate interest in yachts and design (Bintador isn’t his first yacht) and wanted to see his dreams transformed into reality – a magical brief for a design studio.

The yacht is intended to be for personal use only, and is markedly different from the first example, Vertige, which we worked on in 2017.

The programme began to take shape after a series of preliminary meetings involving the presentation of the initial proposals integrated with a set of increasingly precise specifications from the client, who took part in all the executive stages. This enabled us to shape the project gradually, stage by stage. Tankoa’s contribution was crucial, especially in the precision of the details and support in finding the best solution for our requirements. We concentrated on enlarging all the exterior surfaces, from the sunpads to the open-air conversation areas and the forward and aft terraces. We also eliminated the lateral gunwales to create wider views and created large windows to provide the greatest degree of continuity between the interior and exterior. The vertical bow enabled us to increase interior volume and surfaces, making it possible to stow a tender. One of my favourite areas is the spacious cockpit with sunpads, large sofa and two side terraces. It creates the atmosphere of a raised beach club in direct contact with the sea – by sitting in the shade on the sofa, for example – and the two folding balconies open out an unforgettable view. The final result is a contemporary design with generous social areas on every deck, a helipad (a feature missing on the Vertige) to suit the demands of the owner, an expert pilot, and interiors that communicate with the exterior seascape.

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Interior Design Francesco Paszkowski Design with Margherita Casprini

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his project is based on design coherence and stylistic harmony, complemented by a number of outstanding architectural elements. The owner knew exactly what he wanted – an intimate, welcoming setting with a timeless elegance. He gave us a free hand in creativity and the presentation of solutions we analysed together. He also enhanced them with some special requirements. We focused on developing bright, modern scenarios with an amazing combination of colours and material finishes – wood, marble, leather and fabrics – that harmonise to give the style continuity and coherence. The result is a soft sequence of tones that shift gradually from clear to darker shades, moving from the ivory ceilings to the sand colour sofas, the cord of the chair in the owner’s suite, the clay colour upper deck sofas, the dove grey of the leather on the stairs and the light bronze sofa legs.

The glossy panels, all in light shades, help emphasise the bright appearance of the whole.

Two architectural elements stand out in the interiors – the first is the stairway connecting the decks with shaped steps lined with dove-grey leather and featuring visible diagonal stitching, a solution that gives the stairwell a feeling of airy lightness, together with the satinised steel of the steps and handrail and the leather

Francesco Paszkowski and Margherita Casprini, the succesful

Justin Ratcliffe

team behind Bintador’s interiors

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and lacquer finish on the walls. The second is the partition forward of the dining area decorated with oak strips applied over a bright lacquered surface with cloud effect that gives fluidity to the furnishing concept, a theme repeated in the sides of the entrance to the main deck living area. We also chose to focus on contrasts, like the one created by the flooring and some panelling in brushed oak with the bright lacquer ceilings. They were also used on the bathroom walls. Not forgetting the effects created by the marble in the bathroom – the honey Botticino on the unit tops, the glossy Persian grey for the flooring and panelling in the bathrooms, and the Calacatta coffee tables on the main and upper decks. The role of creating intimate settings in several areas is played by the warmth of the leathers (on the bedhead and the surfaces of the upper deck TV unit top, while the sofa cushions are in fabric, leather and velvet). Glass has been exploited to the full and presented in a variety of looks (smoked mirror in the shower and bathrooms, bronze-gold with a fabric effect for the bedside cabinet tops and vanity units in the owner’s suite, bronzegold on the main and upper deck lounge furniture and the bedside cabinets in the guest and VIP cabins). Finally, lighting is provided

by LED strips and spotlights to create special effects.

The picture windows that frame the lounge and create an impression of expansion towards the exterior. Opposite page, the private kitchen on the main deck specified by the owner, a white capsule with panelling and details in grey and dove-grey steel

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Shipyard Giuseppe Mazza, Sales and Business Development Manager at Tankoa

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hen the owner contacted the yard – he was aware of its reputation as a boutique shipyard – the second 50-metre yacht was already under construction. Discussions began not long afterwards between us and the owner’s agent, Giancarlo Mussino, with whom we have an excellent professional relationship.

The decision-making process lasted six months, a period during which the client evaluated projects from other yards, but in the end he decided to allow us to realise his dream. A relationship was forged immediately after he saw Vertige, and the quality inherent in Tankoa’s work was a determining factor. The contract

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was signed, and he made a number of visits to the yard to follow the build more closely.

The owner also concurred with our choice of motorisation, a hybrid propulsion system that closely matched his requirements in terms of performance, low fuel consumption, silence and sailing comfort. We put a lot of effort into finding the best solutions available. I should point out that the owner has a technical background in this field, and played an active role in the choice of system. Now, after a first season with over 5,000 miles of sailing and two Atlantic crossings, it can be said without fear of

contradiction that the choices made have proved to be successful.

The brief also included a touch-and-go helipad forward instead of the lounge, whose front section has been covered to create a landing platform that conforms fully to existing regulations.

The owner enjoys getting exercise with his family and friends, so in front of the helipad we’ve included a garage for five bikes, with equipment for diving and other activities in the beach club area. Fresh from the success of its 50-metre line, Tankoa is now building two more examples – the first has already been sold and will be delivered at the end of the year, while the second, set for launch in December 2021, is being constructed on spec. Production of the new Tankoa 45-metre is to start soon.

Bintador is powered by a high-level hybrid propulsion system with a pair of (895 kW) MTU 8V4000M54 engines and two 300 kW electric units with two variable-speed 250 kW generators.

Maximum speed is 18 knots with a range of 4,000 miles at 12 knots

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Photo credit and Courtesy Fabio Viale Studio, Turin)

[ ART ON BOARD ]

THE FASCINATION

OF MARBLE

The contemporary classics by Italian artist Fabio Viale gain impact as new symbols of a troubled society. From a Venus bearing Yakuza-style tattoos to Algerian women swathed in their traditional dress, depriving them of freedom

by Micaela Zucconi

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abio Viale has an elective affinity for marble, one of the most noble materials a sculptor can choose to work with.

Unsurprisingly, the word has ancient Greek roots, deriving from “mármaron”, shining stone. Its different types and colours make it the perfect medium for ground-breaking creativity. Born in Cuneo in 1975, while still a student Viale realised he was particularly interested in sculpture. A teacher noticed his talent and he was immediately sent to work with an artisan to learn the secrets of the trade. The Academies of Turin and Carrara were the obvious next steps. Viale formed close links with the temple of the marble quarries of the Apuan Alps, where the great artists of the past from Michelangelo to Canova came to source the stone for their work, and these links remained as strong as ever when he returned to Turin. “Marble suited my needs better than all the other materials, and most of all it was different from what the others were choosing”, says the artist. After a one-man show at the Glyptothek Museum in Munich, taking part in the Venice Pavilion at the latest Venice Biennale and an exhibition at Moscow’s Pushkin Museum it was then the turn of Pietrasanta, with the support of the Galleria Poggiali, to host the artist’s works. The exhibition, curated by Enrico Mattei, unfolds among some of the city’s most impressive public spaces (Truly, until 4 October 2020). Viale draws inspiration from artists of the past and as he reproduces their works he seeks to investigate their personality in an analytical way. Their sculptures are icons, symbols that have stood the test of time, and they are now interpreted by contemporary art, like

(for both images: Courtesy of the artist and Galleria Poggiali)

tattoos. “I began to tattoo marble about fifteen years ago using the type of tattoo worn by Russian criminals. Since then there’s been constant development”, says Viale. Similarly, his Venere del Canova, by no means a simple copy, bears the typical patterns popular among members of the Japanese Yakuza. The colour penetrates deeply into the marble surface, as it does into human skin. In Laocoonte, based on the sculptural group in the Vatican Museums, the tattoos reproduce the Hell depicted in the fresco in the San Petronio cathedral in Bologna. No classical reference, though, apart from the title, for Le Tre Grazie, displayed for the first time ever in the church of Sant’Agostino. In this work the artist, who enjoys travelling in the desert, portrays three Ibadite Muslim women he encountered in the Algerian city of Ghardaïa, completely covered, apart from one eye, by the traditional garment called a haik. It is a reference to freedom denied and the accepted Western perception at the same time. Viale loves subverting preconceptions, and has even created a marble ship, Ahgalla, which can float and is perfectly functional. The marble’s lightness

Opposite, Fabio Viale, Souvenir David, 2020, white marble and pigments,

is a product of the artist’s talent, as he achieves different effects,

196x114x115 cm. Top, Fabio Viale, Door Release, 2018, white marble,

from Styrofoam to leather. This involves hard physical work, now

198x100,55. Above, Black Fist, 2020, black fist, 141x36x27

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courtesy Galleria Poggiali_photo Studio Fabio Viale

Courtesy Fabio Viale Studio, Torino

[ ART ON BOARD ]

Left, Fabio Viale, Venere italica o di Canova, 2016, white marble and pigments, 2016, 173x52x75 cm. Above, Laocoonte, 2020, white marble and pigments, 198,5x134x87 cm

supported by technology. Marble undergoes a metamorphosis and the sculpture is born as if liberated from a cocoon. Sergio Risaliti, Director of Florence’s Museo del Novecento and author of an essay that accompanies the exhibition catalogue, said that “At the basis of Viale’s work there always exists a respectful knowledge of the material and this virtual relationship, nurtured for many years, between technology and poetry, materials and tools, man and nature, has helped develop a creative process whose aim is to exalt the formal properties of the stone and the conceptual and figurative properties of the human imagination”.

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[ MISE EN PLACE ]

The Italic Lace tablemats designed by Galante & Lacman reinvent 15th century Sienese lace. The White Snow Kingyo plates are created by Antonia Astori with decoration by Vittorio Locatelli, who is also responsible for the Rocks line of jugs and bottles. The glasses are the work of Borek Sipek

Pictorial Inspiration Driade plates are visual treats.

Like little works of trompe-l’oeil, they create the illusion of being in an aquarium

by Marta Bernasconi reating the tabletop as a blank canvas on which

white. The plates and dishes of the White Snow Kingyo line,

everything can be painted is an intriguing idea,

however, depict an aquarium where fish seem to swim in

especially when art and taste coincide. It’s a challenge that Driade has been eager to take on by

constant movement.

The background colours range from white to black and

presenting a table setting that reflects the philosophy the

ocean blue, full tones that highlight the dynamism of the

design brand has built on since its launch in the late 1960s

painted subjects. The Rocks service features a research into

– to seek beauty in living spaces through a joyous, eclectic,

traditional shapes and their reinterpretation, with jugs and

elegant creativity. For Driade, this type of inspired flair starts

bottles displaying extreme details like the sharply pointed

with its Italic Lace tablemats, which evoke the 15th century

spouts or triple-belly shape. Driade round off its table setting

crochet lace of Siena. Driade has taken these and interpreted

with its glassware collection, comprising pieces notable

them in a brand new language, making use of photo-etch

for their unusual stems that create a rhythmic alternation

techniques. The colours chosen for the collection, which

of empty and full forms, a joyful coda to a collection to be

also includes coasters, are brass, black, red and the classic

enjoyed “andante con brio”. www.driade.com

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[ GOURMAND ] DAVIDE CARANCHINI

A combination of experimentation and provocation – his mission is a research into taste. A portrait of a Michelin-starred chef with deep roots in his region but an unsentimental approach and a highly personal vision

by Marta Bernasconi

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young prodigy of Italian cuisine, Davide Caranchini won

the world of patisserie at Heinz Beck in London, then I went

his first Michelin star before turning thirty. Born in Como,

to work at Noma in Copenhagen. This was a decisive move, as

his cooking takes account of his origins and local traditions,

it challenged my preconceptions and opened up a clear vision

combining them with experimentation and provocation to create

of what I wanted to do. What we do here on the lake is closely

new alchemies of taste. His stints in other restaurants with some

related to the region itself, and the roots we draw inspiration

of the world’s most famous chefs have helped shape his vision. “I

from and the ingredients and methods that were familiar to our

attended the Hotel Institute in Como, and when I left I worked

grandparents are similar to those used in the Nordic cuisine,

in a series of restaurants. They were all different, and I learnt

and working at Noma made me realise they could be handled

something new from all the great chefs I worked under. My

in a new way”. The world of vegetables and its potential lie at

first experience in a famous restaurant was at Le Gavroche in

the basis of Caranchini’s cooking at his Materia restaurant in

London, which was a school for order and discipline. It also

Cernobbio. Every dish begins with the selection of the finest

taught me the basics of classic cookery. I was introduced to

ingredients, which are then transformed by the chef’s innovative

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Davide Caranchini, born 1990, now a one Michelin-star chef.

Left, his red cabbage salad with smoked bone marrow, bitter almond milk and caviar, a daring combination of select and down-to-earth materials

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[ GOURMAND ]

Essential and with a Nordic feel, his Materia restaurant in Cernobbio. The chef has worked at Le Gavroche and Heinz Beck in London and at the Noma in Copenaghen.

Left, the pigeon in two stages with juniper and elderberries

The name Materia doesn’t refer to the raw materials but the idea of substance, the concrete nature of things. Everything in the dish must have a meaning creativity. “As is true for all creative work, the inspiration that drives me to innovate comes from everyday life, but it’s all underpinned by a search for the finest ingredients, the knowledge possessed by local producers and a respect for the rhythm of the seasons. These all form the basis for my search for the new”. The chef loves daring combinations, initiating dialogues between sharp and bitter and combining select and down-to-earth materials. His ideas are reflected, for example, in his red cabbage salad with smoked bone marrow, bitter almond milk and caviar, the only dish that Caranchini has kept on his menu throughout all his various sojourns. He also has very clear ideas about table settings and presentation.

“My staff and I are very minimalist from that point of view.

We leave little room for frills that we regard as superfluous.

The name Materia doesn’t refer to the raw materials but the idea of substance, the concrete nature of things. Everything in the dish must have a meaning”. Less is more, in fact. And our palates thank him for it!

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[ MEGAYACHT ]

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All the seductive charm of the legendary Riva runabouts is alive and well but given a fresh contemporary interpretation. Created by Officina Italiana Design, this 50m has a modern soul and exudes pared back elegance. Large al fresco areas communicate with masculine functional yet luxurious interiors

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he 1960s: classic photographs from the time show Brigitte Bardot and the other stars of the

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As indded do leather details on the walls and bed head rests and sides combined with incredible skill with steel edging.

Dolce Vita years enjoying Riva’s elegant mahogany

The main deck’s arrangement was influenced by the fact that the

powerboats which quickly became the ultimate

owner chose to have the galley on the lower deck. This worked to

status symbol, turning the brand into an icon.

the advantage of the 70 sqm-plus master suite, making room for a

2019: Riva launches its first superyacht. Once again, with the

vast private lounge with pale leather Minotti sofas facing the large

ambition of setting a whole new formal and stylistic benchmark.

screen TV. This is essentially a media room for viewing F1 grands

Riva Race, the first example of the 50m series, burst onto the

prix in a completely private space separated from the office by a

scene with a signature mix of modernity and Riva tradition. This

glass wall. In the open plan saloon, expansive windows guarantee

is a masculine yacht both in terms of its exterior and interiors

plenty of natural light but never so much that it feels dazzling.

which were penned by Officina Italiana Design in partnership

A Lutron domotics system allows light levels to be adjusted

with the Ferretti Group’s Riva Superyachts Division. Riva Race is

and lighting backdrops to be created too. A low mahogany unit

clothed in simple lines and simple colours. The sort of simplicity

separates the lounge from the dining area and its steel and glass

that creates a sense of sublime refinement – from the spacious

Judd Acerbis table and Cassina chairs. The glass doors leading to

layout to the stairs and the tiniest detail. “Ours are the kind of

the aft cockpit open fully too, so that interior and exterior seem

details you only discover by living aboard, touching the finishes,

to flow effortlessly into one another.

examining them carefully. They are designed for the owner, rather

The composition of the spaces and the connection with the sun

than for people just looking at the boat,” explains Mauro Micheli

deck forward turn the upper deck into one of the areas central

of Officina Italiana Design. A subtle philosophy that few brands

to onboard life: the custom-furnished al fresco lounge aft leads

can afford to follow but which translates into spaces and finishes

to an intermediate area sheltered by the sun deck and sliding

that create an empathic rapport, the kind of comfortable onboard

side windscreens, furnished with a 14-seater Corian-topped and

living tailored around the owner.

finally a lounge/relaxation area. The port walkway also links the

This is in good part due to the fact that said owner is Piero

aft cockpit with the sunning area on the foredeck.

Ferrari, who not only holds a 13.2% stake in the Ferretti Group

The four staterooms amidships on the lower deck feature the same

but is also son of the legendary Enzo. Hence the name Race, of

ribbed mahogany trim, leather for the closets and edges of the

course. This is superyacht is a distillation of both the exteriors

beds combined with steel profiles that lend three dimensionality

and custom interiors of the classic Rivas. The exteriors, crafted

to the spaces and enhance the contrasts with the dark colours of

by Officina Italiana Design, will in fact be used for the coming

the TVs disguised as mirrored totems.

examples.

The beach club is beautifully balanced with two opening hatches

The lines of the geometrical, angular livery are spare and pure.

(aft and starboard) drawing guests seaward but also providing a

Three horizontal slashes surge forward, lending the yacht a

chic shaded area too. The port walkway also links the aft cockpit

sense of extreme dynamism, underscored by the slightly metallic

with the sunning area on the foredeck.

silver of the hull. These result is a vessel that exudes powerful

The four staterooms amidships on the lower deck feature the same

personality.

ribbed mahogany trim, leather for the closets and edges of the

In the interior, both colours and materials palettes are extremely

beds combined with steel profiles that lend three dimensionality

uniform. Lacquered mahogany is the leitmotif and features

to the spaces and enhance the contrasts with the dark colours of

throughout, not only on the furnishings but also the slatted ceiling

the TVs disguised as mirrored totems.

and wall panels with cornices and accents in steel creating a

The beach club is beautifully balanced with two opening hatches

sense of depth. For the floors, white Apuano marble and pale

(aft and starboard) drawing guests seaward but also providing a

rugs soften the hard power of the wood. The clear intersections

chic shaded area too.

between mirrored and steel elements add touch of uniqueness too.

www.riva-yacht.com

An elegant yacht with clearly defined geometries. Opposite, the cockpit on the main deck with freestanding furnishings.

Opening shot, the main saloon, the mahogany slatted ceiling is a leitmotif aboard. The sofas are by Minotti while the statuary marble-topped coffee tables were designed by Officina Italiana Design

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Just a few select materials are used aboard. Most notably, steel, glass and leather in addition to mahogany.

The airy stairs on the main deck (above) with steel and glass trim. Left and right, two of the guest staterooms on the lower deck. The dining table (opposite, top) on the main deck is by Judd Acerbis while the chairs are by Cassina

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Exterior Design Mauro Micheli, Chief Designer at Officina Italiana Design

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he Riva Race is very much a Riva. We designed extremely clean lines and kept styling elements to an absolute minimum; we wanted to achieve pure forms aimed more at connoisseurs rather than owners per se. We stripped it of all showiness. I’m sure that in 20 years’ time, this yacht will still be beautiful. You can see its superb quality in the detailing, including the gunwale, a stunning structural element in which the steel plate is veneered in metre upon metre of mahogany with 20 layers of varnish on it to obtain just the perfect tone and shine. When you run your hand over its surface, you realise its perceptual quality.

When it came to organising the exterior spaces, we put our heads together with the yard and created balanced, fluid areas. The dining area on the upper deck is very interesting – it is absolutely private because of its raised position and sheltered from wind and sun by sliding glass side panels, and is well connected to the cosy little interior lounge. We didn’t want to emphasise the beach area aboard Riva Race – the yacht already has plenty of al fresco spaces on the various decks. The sun deck alone covers 120 sqm. So we conceived the beach area as somewhere to just get in and out of the sea, rather than as a living area per se. More a shaded area overlooking the water with a large hatch that opens out.

The forward lounge with sofas and vast sun pad sits atop the hatch to the garage for the rescue boat and water toys. Foremost (facing page) is space for the jet ski which is deployed using a mini crane in the forward garage

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Details play a pivotal role aboard. Note here the oak guard rail which integrates perfectly into the yacht’s modern look and layout. The wood is meticulously crafted with more than 20 layers of varnish applied to achieve the correct colour and gloss

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Interior Design Officina Italiana Design

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hile the exterior design of the Riva 50 Metri is set and designed to be instantly recognisable, the interiors are custom and crafted around the owner’s wishes. For Riva Race, we used materials from Riva heritage such as mahogany and steel and took the Caravelle yachts created by Carlo Riva in the 1960s and 70s as our inspiration.

The layout dimensions are modern, however. I would describe Riva Race as a gentleman’s boat. Its master suite is almost 70 sqm with an office separated by a glass wall from the additional lounge area where the owner can relax in utmost privacy. This is the media room the owner requested specifically to watch F1 races in a completely private area. Dark and light hues alternate throughout the yacht but mahogany is the star. We strove to soften its power somewhat by using pale greys. We designed most of the furnishings and they too are mahogany. The sides of many are decorated with screwed-down steel plates which are quite complicated to pull off but an important detail that lends the yacht a unique sense of character and personality. We didn’t want to put too many holes in the yacht to draw in light and we tried to filter natural light so that it is soft and restful. That way guests arrive into a slightly darker interior than the sunny outdoors. A soft light that is invaluable to guaranteeing comfortable onboard living.

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A private lounge (top) in the master suite is separated by a glass wall from the office (left).

Separate walkways and corridors have been created for crew and guests. Top, left, the corridor leading to the saloon and, bottom left, the crew stairs connecting the main and upper deck. Below, marble and grey-veined marble in the bathrooms . Opposite page: Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, co-founders of Officina Italiana Design, with Andrea Catucci. who joined the Officina Italiana Design team last year

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Shipyard Giordano Pellacani, Sales and Marketing Director of Custom Business at Ferretti Group

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ace is the first Riva 50 Metre and the first steel and aluminium superyacht from the Riva Superyacht Division in Ancona, hailing the brand’s transition to a new naval size category. The owner and, at his request, his crew were involved in the development of the project from the outset.

The intention was to listen to various points of view so that we could product a nautical masterpiece in terms of aesthetic, design and functionality. This meant several engineering tests to limit every possible margin of error during the design phase. The owner loves long cruises and outdoor spaces. So the Riva 50 Metri concept is based around 360 degree sea living. All the design choices made enhance the liveability of the exterior spaces. A good example was the request to make the access door to the main saloon completely openable. Optimising the spaces and ensuring privacy aboard at all times.

For instance, there are separate walkways for guests and crew on all five decks. Riva is a timeless icon that marries elegance and beauty but also the highest performances. Most definitely, the brand’s “weight” made designing the yacht as challenging as it was stimulating. One of the many, many high tech features aboard is the innovative I-Bridge®, developed by TEAM Italia, with multicontrol and display stretch implemented with specific new functionalities. We also performed a meticulous analysis of vibration and noise level reduction with the result that sound levels in the master stateroom is under 40 decibels even when the yacht is making her cruising speed of 14 knots. A real guarantee of superb silence. Videoworks has also integrated the most sophisticated technologies for home entertainment, audio/video, lighting and domestics on this first 50m Riva superyacht. All the systems had to be very easy to use. This was achieved with the high level of customization that is a distinguishing feature of the onboard systems made by Videoworks.

Race is the first superyacht to be delivered by the Riva Superyacht Division in Ancona. At 50 metres, it has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, making a cruising speed of 14 knots and a peak one of 15.5. Exterior liveability was a focus in the design process (page opposite)

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The Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 project shares elements of both brand’s DNA, with a clear reference to the Lamborghini SÏan FKP 37, the hybrid supersports car with an unmistakeable design

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LIGHTNING ACROSS THE WATER The Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 is a powerhouse of speed and dynamic agility.

This cutting-edge luxury speedboat draws inspiration from the performance and design of Lamborghini’s super sports cars

by Désirée Sormani

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his powerful 19-metre daycruiser with crisp, attractive

The first models of the yacht will be available in 2021, and it

lines may be the most perfect combination of car and boat

will be produced in a limited edition. “The lucky clients will be

design yet achieved. Its name alone immediately reflects

rewarded not only by jaw-dropping performance but also the

its illustrious provenance. The Tecnomar for Lamborghini

pleasure of owning a floating work of art”, says Costantino.

63 boasts a distinctive supersporty profile. “The hull and

The pilot cabin derives directly from the car cockpit, where

superstructure rest on a high-performance keel designed by

all navigation and monitoring systems are fully integrated.

a team of spcialised hydrodynamics engineers, and provide a

The carbon fibre details, sleek seats, helm/steering wheel and

contemporary interpretation of the lines created by Marcello

the unmistakeable “start&stop” button are straight out of the

Gandini for the iconic Lamborghini Miura and Countach cars of

Lamborghini car textbook. “With the Tecnomar for Lamborghini

the 1960s and 70s”, says Giovanni Costantino, CEO of Italian

63 we’ve reached a new level of production efficiency”, Costantino

Sea Group, which includes the Tecnomar brand. “The hard

adds. “For the first time the yard is producing a series-built yacht

top is inspired by Lamborghini’s models, providing surprising

with a very short lead time compared to what we’re used to with

aerodynamic performance and protection from sun and wind”.

our megayachts. This new challenge will enable us to deliver

The project, developed by Tecnomar with contributions from

the yacht in a very short time. We’ve invested in a new pavilion

the Lamborghini style centre, focussed on elements contained

specifically dedicated to this project”. It’s a tough challenge for the

in both brands’ DNA. The bow lights are a homage to the Terzo

Italian Sea Group, which has launched its new model during the

Millennio concept car and the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37, both

Covid-19 emergency. “Fortunately, with careful long-term planning

featuring front spotlights whose design includes the typical

and targeted investment the Tecnomar for Lamborghini project

Lamborghini stylistic elements.

did not experience any significant delays”. https://tecnomar.com

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References to car design abound. The hull and superstructure are based on a high-performance keel, and the bow lights are a homage to Terzo Millennio concept car and the Lamborghini Siรกn FKP 37. The interiors draw inspiration from the world of car design, presenting iconic Lamborghini elements like the hexagons and crisp angles

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A STYLISH OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT Expertise in materials, collaborations with top designers and an enthusiastic desire to renew its exterior furnishings offer. This is how Talenti has become a focus of interest for the sector

by Marta Bernasconi

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he Talenti brand was founded in 2004 by Fabrizio Cameli. Since then his innovative genius has continued to thrive, nurtured by collaborations with

internationally-renowned designers. His collections present a refined, on-trend outdoor scene that is redolent of quality. His philosophy is based on a desire to create collections that re-set the boundaries between indoor and outdoor.

The high-profile role Talenti now enjoys is also down to the contribution of designers like Ludovica+Roberto Palomba, Ramon Esteve, Marco Acerbis, Karim Rashid, Christian Vicentin and Nicola De Pellegrini, not forgetting that the brand’s ability to respond to a wide range of needs is an added value.

As the CEO explains, “Talenti offers support at every stage of the project to architects, designers and operators in the sector throughout the world. We offer an increasingly varied catalogue with products developed to satisfy every demand in terms of aesthetics, functionality, budget and design. We plan to increase opportunities for personalisation, transforming our furniture into bespoke garments to provide the best possible response to the requirements of hard-to-please clients”. This clientele also includes the yacht industry, which in recent years has grown in importance for the brand and now accounts for 8-9% of turnover. “We furnished the lounge area of Azimut-Benetti and Tankoa Yachts for the most important international shows. Our furniture is present on many yachts by yards like Baglietto, Sanlorenzo, Azimut-Benetti,

In aluminium and rope, designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba, the Tribal lanterns (left) and Panama sofa and pouffe (right)

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Fabrizio Cameli (right) has been at the helm of the Talenti brand since 2004.

Left, the mautically-inspired armchair and sofa from the Cruise Teak collection

by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba. The solid wood base, back and armrest are wrapped in rope

The Cliff Deco armchair (Ludovica + Roberto Palomba), with special hand-woven panels on back and armrests. Left, the upper deck lounge of the Silver Fox, a 48-metre yacht by Baglietto furnished with freestanding elements by Talenti

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The Silver Fox’s beach club with the sinuous shapes of the Milo sunbed designed by Marco Acerbis. Left, the eclectic style of the Scacco modular sofa with pouffe by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba

Wyder, Canados, Ferretti and Riva. Next year we’ll also be supplying other international brands”. Al this makes Talenti products eminently suitable for the nautical sector. They are extremely durable and use hard-wearing materials that resistant to the most extreme atmospheric agents without compromising on looks. “Our furniture is based mainly on aluminium, teak or stainless steel frames. These materials provide robustness, manageability and resistance to corrosion. We use quick dry foam for the padding, as its open cell structure enables total water drainage with short drying times. For the fabrics we choose high-quality yarns that are entirely developed for outdoor use and boast the entire range of certification required by the sector”.

Cameli says that in the nautical market there is a tendency to choose practical, easily-maintained products with high quality standards. It’s a market that seeks timeless products designed to endure in terms of both design and function. One of the most recent Talenti collections inspired by the yachtbuilding world is Cruise Alu by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba. There are many projects currently under way. “As well as new collections and extending the range we’ve undertaken collaborations with new designers. For example we’re going to launch a new design by Philippe Nuel, and we’ll be offering an interesting director’s chair made entirely from materials that are also suitable for a saltwater environment”.

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A sublime 95m Lürssen created by an exceptionally talented international team. Every space has its own lifestyle goal and specific purpose so that the entire yacht is used by her guests throughout the day

by Désirée Sormani - ph. Breed Media (exteriors) and Giorgio Baroni (interiors)

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here is an old adage in the sports world: never change a winning team.

Madsummer’s owner, who already had another Lürssen, had no qualms about returning to a yard synonymous with certainty, and an interior designer, Laura Sessa, who is so familiar with his taste that she can translate his thoughts into reality with singular elegance. The winning team also included Moran Yacht &Ship, who have worked with the client for many years. They developed the brief and supervised together with the captain. Madsummer’s exteriors are the by Eidsgaar Design, a clever new addition to a creative team at the very height of its powers.

The owner wanted a vessel with a strong presence but nothing showy, just discreetly elegant.

He also wanted a genuine floating home where he would feel utterly at ease with family and friends. This is how he came to settle on the proposal put forward by the London studio, a design that gave Madsummer her imposing yet sleek bow and a wonderful feeling of closeness to the sea despite her 95m length. Colours and textures are also, as requested, mixed and paired to stylishly contemporary effect. Indeed, Madsummer’s interior is suffused with bright reds, whites and, of course, lots of blues. These patriotic primary colours adorn the furnishings, carpets, sofas, walls and tables, creating a geometric interplay of lines and squares. This is particularly the case in the main salon which has an impossibly soft royal blue silk carpet, custom-designed

by Laura Sessa, while the 14-seater dining table to port is bespoke, its unique top created by scoring off a layer of lacquer in circular patterns to reveal the colours beneath. Pale Oregon pine elements and ceilings with straw details are a soothing complement to the splashes of bright colour. Dark mutenye and the aforementioned pale Oregon pine also appear in various forms on walls (including the main saloon), floors, doors and details, cleverly imbuing a sense of visual balance. The upper deck saloon is one of the social hubs aboard with a backlit alabaster bar and white Steinway grand piano in the corner.

Another part of the brief was to create central guest spaces that would form the heart of the yacht and be easy to move between. The aft section of the upper deck is one such area with both an informal al fresco dining space and a large ethanol-powered fire pit surrounded by circular sofas and with a retractable sliding roof overhead. There is even an impressive 9m pool and Jacuzzi. The other half of the deck, with formal al fresco dining and entertaining areas, is down a couple of steps.

The master suite takes up the entire aft section of the bridge deck, giving it a completely private outdoor area. White oak wall panelling finished in a clear blue luminous resin creates a stylishly futuristic feel. There are two bathrooms: a clean, feminine space to port with a gorgeous white quartzite light-reflecting floor and geometric stainless steel inlay, and a fridge for beauty creams.

Dark Travertine marble and bold brushed painted teak detailing give the starboard bathroom a distinctive masculine vibe, on the other hand.

Charter was one of the main influences on the layout, so six of the yacht’s 10 cabins lie forward on the main deck with two twins foremost (one green, the other navy blue). A double and two matching VIP staterooms are located on the upper deck. A cinema room with deep sofas, TV, drop-down cloth screen and a retractable projector are foremost.

There is no danger of boredom setting in aboard Madsummer, thanks to a full-size gym on the sundeck which also has an observation area. Here white, blue and beige sun pad cushions pick up on the interior colours. The Jacuzzi also makes a cosy spot for contemplating the spectacular views off the bow. The lower deck has a wonderfully serene spa and wellness retreat complete with beauty/hair salons, massage rooms, Hammam and sun shower. The large foldout balcony on the starboard side even doubles as the reception area for guests arriving by tender. Lastly, the beach platform provides guests and crew alike shade, as well as access to the sea via a wide folding swim stair. www.lurssen.com

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An aerial view of the 95m Madsummer. The sundeck aft is a large exterior space used to stow a Husky seaplane. At anchor, a heavy-duty crane lowers the latter into the water and the entire deck can convert to a dance floor and party area.

There is also a helipad forward.

Opening page, the large aft pool with sofas and sun pads

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The master suite corridor which ends with a piece by the Japanese artist Kuroda. The interior is dotted with art works that further enhance the interplay of its signature geometries and the yacht’s overall exclusivity. Page opposite, above, the lounge on the main deck, and below, the upper deck salon which is dominated by a stunning Steinbeck grand piano

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Exterior Design Peder Thaulow Eidsgaard, CEO at Eidsgaard Design

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adsummer’s exterior is progressive, original and powerful, but her features are subtle and elegant, giving her exterior a timeless feel. Her experienced owner wanted a “proper yacht”, a vessel with a strong presence and masculine lines. The front end is dominated by the very long elegant bow, while the aft end of the hull tapers so it is narrower than the beach platform. This enhances the overall elegance of the back end.

Every line is gently curving to optimise the views from the interior over low bulwarks while avoiding the excessive glass heights that can make an exterior look weak. The main deck aft is raised by three steps to highlight the pool and this had a strong influence on the exterior: the raised pool area has tall mirrored glass bulwarks and they continue forward, transforming seamlessly into side glass for the main lounge. The bulwark wings are enhanced by stripes in metallic gunmetal, allowing the high, powerful bow to flow into the sides in lines that travel down towards the long transom. The exceptional width of the bulwarks adds further muscle to the exterior. My favourite details include the window bands and diamond architecture at the forward end on the upper and bridge decks: aft-leaning flat glass panels create joint lines that point down towards the tip of the waterline, subtly enhancing the dynamics of Madsummer’s front end.

Another favourite is the mast. We worked with the engineers at Lürssen to create what, I believe, is a sculpture in its own right. Air is allowed through the centre, creating a Venturi effect. At the centre of this air corridor is a skylight to the interior below. We don’t strive for a Harrison Eidsgaard trademark, but all the lines, no matter what style the exterior is, are gently curving to create a dynamic harmony. A yacht exterior should be like the silhouette of an animal in its prime: nimble, lean, strong and ready to charge. Madsummer also, of course, exudes the strength and engineering craftsmanship of a Lürssen. You feel she will take care of her guests whatever the weather, and for many years to come.

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A side view of Madsummer’s Eidsgaard Design superstructure. Note that there is not a single horizontal or straight line on the exterior.

Instead every line curves gently. Facing page, below, a sketch of the cockpit with the pool aft

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Interior Design Laura Sessa, founder Studio Laura Sessa

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he owner and I have known each other for 16 years: this isn’t the first boat I have designed for him. That made everything far simpler. He trusts me because I know his taste and he allowed me to guide his choices. The owner adores Italian and international design. That worked to my advantage as I have worked mainly with clients and yards outside Italy. The owner wanted something fresh, functional but chic for his new yacht. He also wanted her to be timeless. But mostly, she had to give those aboard an instant perception of the sea – not always a given on such a large craft. He also adores blue in all its various hues, particularly a shade that we selected in the studio after lots of research. The funny thing is when we look for it now, we call it “J blue”, after the owner. We worked on the layout together and changed it several times. There was a great sense of collaboration between ourselves, the owner, the yard and the exterior designer from the start. That is a huge positive because the result is beautifully harmonious and balanced. The owner wanted just that: a harmonious, welcoming boat that could also be used to host large parties. The al fresco dining table on the main deck seats 34 and can split into two separate tables, where required. When the sea plane is on the water, its platform on the upper deck is ideal for cocktail and other parties, and as a dance floor. Everything aboard is bespoke-designed, of course: from the pommels on the door handles to their secret opening mechanisms, the rugs and chairs. We also introduced some iconic international designer pieces, some vintage and others that are absolute works of art. There is an unusual dialogue between interiors and exteriors.

This is something that is common to all my designs: I always try to avoid major breaks – a lot of owners like the spaces to flow. Light is fundamental too, both night and day. We have super-bright spaces all over Madsummer and so we played with both functional and decorative drapes and curtains curtains to soften it. For evenings, we created an interplay of diffuse and bright lights. Madsummer is underpinned by harmony: although each space has its own specific function, there are no shock changes of colour, materials or fabrics as you move through the interiors. Madsummer is an exceptionally charming yacht. I am literally in love with her.

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Every area in the interiors has its own specific function: there is something for everyone – from sporty types to chill out and spa lovers. Everything aboard is bespoke-designed with the exception of a few iconic designer pieces such as Cassina’s Le Corbusier LC4 chaise longue, Nanna Dietzel’s Egg for Sika Design, and the Tecnolumen WNL30 Wagenfeld Mehrzweckleuchte desk lamp. There are also several original vintage designer pieces such as the Le Corbusier Chandigarh

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Shipyard Michael Breman, Sales Director at Lürssen

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adsummer was built as a 95m upgrade yacht from the owner’s previous 78m Lürssen and is a bold, joyous expression of her owner’s love of yachting. She is a home from home and refelcts the owner’s modern, colourful but stylish taste.

The owner pushed Lürssen to test its own boundaries engineering-wise and to create a yacht that is ahead of its time, while also being the ultimate entertainment vessel afloat for welcoming his friends and family. The creative team was chosen by the client. He found Eidsgaard Design most inspiring for the exterior - it was a very successful first collaboration both for the client and Lürssen, with the yacht being delivered ahead of schedule. For the interior, however, it was a meeting of old friends, with Laura Sessa and the owner having already worked together on projects in the past. Laura did a great job - we call it “Sessa-chic”. Moran Yacht & Ship and the captain were closely involved in the developing process and they supervised the build.

Making a dream come true is always a challenge and building such a high technical and complex yacht really depends on a good team, especially when the timeframe is set. Luckily, the owner himself visited the shipyard several times to give his input.

This helped the decision-making process tremendously and made us want to deliver Madsummer as quickly as possible.

His brief was demanding, but we believe that our engineering expertise helped us surpass his wishes and give him a yacht that will be both timeless and innovative many years from now. One of the technical features is world class. In a first for the superyacht industry, she boasts a peak loading system, thanks to a special battery pack. This 150kVA lithium-ion battery pack ensures the electrical generators can always run on the best percentage, burning less fuel and requiring less maintenance by storing the excess energy produced. It then uses this to fuel the system and level the peaks if the system requires more energy at any given moment, therefore regularly removing the need to start another

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generator. Every Lürssen yacht is bespoke, so each one has its own challenges.

We are currently working on a 55m yacht – project 13800 – for delivery in 2021. Lürssen is known for building the largest yachts in the world but we are actively targeting projects in the 55 to 75m range. Project 13800 is a first step in re-establishing the brand as a serious contender in that size bracket. While we are very grateful for the success that the large yachts have brought us, our core business remains between 60 and 90m. Clearly, over 100m yachts get more attention and thus we quickly became seen as a yacht brand that only built 100 m plus yachts. This is not the case: over the past 15 years, Lürssen has delivered more vessels under 90m than over it. As long as it is a bespoke yacht, Lürssen is the right shipyard, no matter the size.

Madsummer’s exterior combines power and originality with subtlety and elegance, resulting in a timeless feel. Built from steel and aluminium with a long, elegant bow, she cleaves the waves at 18 knots and has a 6,000 nm range. The yacht can be chartered with Moran Yacht & Ship

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A PERFECT BALANCE Experiencing the sea without being dominated by it. CMC develops tailor-made integrated helm control systems and stabiliser fins, crucial elements in on-board comfort

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by Paola Bertelli

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et’s take a close look at a piece of technology that, while remaining discreet and concealed, makes a crucial contribution to on-board comfort.

We’re talking about stabilisers. They’re not new, as the first stabilisers were first introduced in the early 20th century and were then adopted by aircraft and transatlantic liners. It was some considerable time before this technology was taken up by the yachting world and bespoke solutions developed.

Nowadays these systems are a must on large yachts, coupled with helm and thruster control systems.

CMC Marine, an Italian company that’s been active since 2005 in the design, production and marketing of latest-generation naval automation equipment, began by making stabilising fins and now manufactures tailor-made integrated systems.

X-105, the new 35-metre yacht currently being built by the Holterman yard in Holland, is one of the latest projects CMC Marine is working on, and the yacht features a combination that reflects the yard’s great technological expertise. It is to be equipped with throughout with technology developed by CMC Marine, including Waveless Stab stabilisers, the all-electric Directa 120 steering solution and the Argo integrated stabiliser fin and helm control unit that enables optimum sea-holding performance when running, resulting in better course stability, a much tighter wake and lower fuel consumption. The system also makes it possible to control broaching, which occurs when the yacht is travelling at the same speed as the waves, and their thrust generates an uncontrolled increase in speed that can result in a nosedive. It does this by changing course or speed automatically or alerting the skipper with an alarm signal. It also enables the yacht to maintain its exact position on the sea

Marine automation involving

through a joystick that controls engines, fins, helm and thruster.

thrusters, fins and steering

“This is an exciting project with Holterman because not only is the X-105

systems is what CMC Marine

a stunning design but it also highlights the engineering and innovative

is all about. The rendering at

strengths of CMC Marine to meet the challenges of this unique yacht”, says

the top shows the X-105 under

Sam Crockford, Managing Director of CMC Marine UK. “The aft section of

construction at the Holterman

the X-105, to accommodate the retractable RIB launch/pool, is essentially

yard. It will feature a set of four

a catamaran hull form with unique port and starboard engine rooms.

stabiliser fins, the all-electric

This configuration greatly limited the space available for the stabilisers

Directa 120 steering solution and

and steering gear as well as the ability to cross-connect the systems. CMC

the Argo integrated helm and

Marine’s unique Directa 120 electrical steering solution, which eliminates all

stabiliser fin control system

of the complex hydraulics, was a perfect fit”. www.cmc.com

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The MCY 66 is 20 metres long and 5.20 metres wide. Powered by two 1,200 hp Man V8 engines it has a cruising speed of 26 knots and a top speed of 30 knots. The aerial image highlights the dimensions of the exterior lounges on the sundeck and forward

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SMOOTH LINES Soft, harmonious lines mean the MCY 66 stands out from the crowd. The Nuvolari Lenard studio has designed a motoryacht with an unmistakeable style, where light, spaces, reflections and prestigious materials create a powerful synthesis of elegance and seagoing functionality

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n a world where yachts all seem to look the same, Monte

Warm colours for the exterior

Carlo Yachts builds distinctive, characterful boats with

and interior. Table and top

a unique, unmistakeable design. They create a feeling of

in the living area (left) are in

luxury that is always associated with elegance and refinement,

polished marble with brass

the result of a long working partnership with the Nuvolari

details. The lower deck cabins

Lenard studio.

(bottom left, the owner’s

The MCY 66 is another example of the two designers’ ability

cabin) are filled with natural

to create elegant, harmonious lines while retaining the iconic

light, allowed in through the

elements that give all Monte Carlo Yachts designs such a

large hull windows

clear relationship. The aesthetics of the lines are balanced to reflect the family feeling of the line. The classic elements are given a modern reading and the result is a design that

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is cutting-edge without being extreme, emerging from the

The more spacious interiors have more extensive views, more

yacht’s overall look. Intended to shrug off any signs of the

light and offer exciting opportunities for personalisation. The

passage of time, the MCY 66 will display an enduring beauty

wide side windows create significant increases in interior

that may mature but will never fade.

volume and openness to natural light. Contemporary and

Boasting a thoroughly unmistakeable stylistic content defined

sophisticated, the decor of the MCY 66 exerts its appeal on

by large, round intersecting hull windows and the characteristic

the main deck and in the cabins – there can be three or four,

curved lines of the superstructure and saloon windows, the

depending on the owner’s preference. The select materials

MYC 66 also features some innovative details that intensify

on board the MCY 66 embody its character – contemporary

the feeling of comfort already experienced in previous models,

and sophisticated, with reflective finishes, mirrors, lacquered

with even more generous hull windows, a more direct link

wood and polished marble elements enhanced by brass details.

between cockpit and saloon and ease of access along its entire

Prestigious fabrics, natural stone and Italian leathers are

length from the scenic kitchen, which also looks out onto the

all of the highest quality. The use of reflective materials in

exterior, to the comfortable living area fronting the deck.

harmony with the large side windows also emphasises the

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The elegant, incisive lines and iconic elements – like the striking round windows – feature on all Monte Carlo Yachts, and give this 20-metre craft an unforgettable look. The 25.2 square metre flybridge is laid out like a full upper deck, and the light, streamlined hard top provides a 360° view of the sea

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natural light that floods the interiors.

a fully-fledged upper deck that’s sure to become the most popular

The layout of the MCY 66 is designed to offer owners even greater

space on the yacht. Liberally equipped with sofas it will become a

space and provide greater interaction between interiors and exterior,

focus for socialising when at sea and during those relaxing times at

like the uninterrupted space formed by the saloon kitchen aft and the

anchor, especially in a lovely bay!

living area towards the bows. The U-shaped kitchen both separates

The array of facilities useful for the good management of the yacht

and unites the main deck interior and exterior through the simple

reflects the emphasis the yard places on substance over appearance.

expedient of exploiting the total opening of the glass doors.

The yacht is powered by two 8-cylinder V8 MAN engines producing

The MCY 66’s flybridge is another design masterpiece. At the hottest

1,200 hp each, although it is also possible to opt for two 1,000 hp

times of day it is sheltered by a carbon fibre hard top with lighting

engines. Guests on board will appreciate the lack of vibration, made

system – the hard top can be partially opened by an electrically-

possible by the construction technique of an internal shell that is

operated soft top. The opening hard top transforms the sundeck into

separate from the hull, a unique feature of Monte Carlo Yachts.

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OPPOSITES ATTRACT Ultra-traditional wood meets futuristic carbon-fibre while classic and modern lines meld in the beautifully judged Wooden Boats WB40’ Classic. An elegant day cruiser that flies along at a spanking 40 knots

by Fabio Petrone

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Stretching 12.95 in length and four metres in the beam, this day cruiser is built from a multidirectional mahogany and carbon-fibre sandwich. It sports twin 420 hp Yanmar engines coupled with an MJP water jet and steered by a next gen joystick

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ood played a pivotal role in the evolution of boats over millennia. Now leading-edge,

future-forward carbon-fibre is one of the newest materials to be embraced by the boat building industry. What makes the WB40’ Classic so unique is the fact that it melds both of the latter to superb effect. The full-custom 12.95m has a hull and deck made from multidirectional layers of mahogany marine ply and carbon that have been pre-pregged and vacuum-bagged. The WB40’ Classic is day cruiser designed for sunbathing and swimming from all day along. But it is also roomy enough for a couple to spend a night at sea thanks to a double bed below decks plus a head and shower. The WB40’ Classic has a walkaround deck plan which allows very easy access to the foredeck and thus also to the large sun pad perched on the deckhouse. Aft is a steering cockpit with, to starboard, a companionway leading to the cabin and followed by a large unit complete with sink, work top, two-ring hob and fridge.The central cockpit features a C-shaped dinette with a height-adjustable table that can also convert to another sun pad. There is yet another sun pad aftmost set atop the engine compartment.

Powered by a pair of 420 hp Yanmar engines coupled with an MJP waterjet and a next gen joystick, the WB40’ Classic makes a maximum speed of 40 knots and can cruise effortlessly at around 36. www.woodenboats.it

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CLASSIC, WITH A DIGITAL HEART A technical step forward and more for the 407 GXi. Prestigious materials in the cabin with noise cut to a minimum for an exclusive flight experience. With its compact form factor, it can land even on medium-sized yachts

by Sergio Barlocchetti - ph. Courtesy by Bell Helicopter

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volve or die is one of Nature’s most implacable rules, and it also applies to helicopters, especially those like the Bell 407 that

still have great deal of untapped potential to draw on. The GXi is the latest version of this classic American four-blade helicopter, whose career has just reached the 25-year mark. The market has seen a series of different, increasingly high-performance models, and now this GXi offers the highest levels of integrated digital avionics This instrumentation introduced in 2011 on board the GX model and is now offered with functions that provide outstanding levels of safety and ease of management. The instrumentation is so important because new regulations place a growing emphasis managing flight and the ever-increasing supply of information pilots are faced with. What’s more, being able to rely on so much reliable circuitry makes life easier for the pilot, enables the owner to make savings and enhances the passenger experience. For example, the pilot will be assisted by a dual digital engine management system for the reliable 847 hp Rolls-Royce 250 turboshaft engines, and the synthetic vision system (SVS) provides a view of terrain features with a ground proximity alarm function, all displayed on the 10.4 inch screen of the Garmin G1000H NXi avionics, which also includes an especially useful feature, giving the pilot a realtime report of the power required to carry out operations hovering in out of ground effect (OGE, maximum at 11,940 ft) or in ground effect (IGE, maximum at 13,550 ft ) with regard to external air

The four-blade single engine Bell 407 Gxi flies at a cruising speed of over 130 knots with four-hour endurance and maximum range of 620 km depending on load

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temperature and altitude. The passengers – six, plus the pilot - will be equally happy,

Garmin G1000H NXi on-board

with less cabin noise, prestigious materials that would be equally at home in a deluxe

avionics with two 10.4-inch

limo, a load capacity that means they will not have to compromise too much on the

screens. A high degree of digital

amount of luggage they bring along and compact external dimensions that enable the

integration with dual engine

aircraft to land on less grandiose yachts. Take-off weight is 2.26 tonnes and its length

management system and SVS

is 13 metres. The 407 Gxi’s cruising speed exceeds 130 knots (133 KIAS) with an

system with ground proximity

endurance nudging four hours and maximum range of 620 km depending on load.

alarm function

The helicopter can lift just over one tonne, which in private or corporate VIP mode means it can carry passengers with an appreciable power reserve still available to reach its mountain destination. Of course, in a marine environment it’s good practice to instal pop-up floats to help cope with any disaster on the water.

They weigh a few dozen kilos but ensure survival in most forced splashdowns. A wellequipped example comes in at just over three million dollars, not bad when compared to its rivals, which in this case are the AW119 (8 seats), the French Airbus H-125 (5) and, also made in the USA, the MD-530/600 (5/7). www.bellflight.com

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Blue Moon Entirely contemporary, strikingly retro, highly sophisticated. Vacheron Constantin gives a new shape to an established icon from its centurieslong history with the launch of the new FIFTYSIX Complete Calendar

by Diego Tamone

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he 1950s was a decade of rebirth. Society was swept by unbridled, exhilarating optimism, bringing increased consumption in its wake.

In this atmosphere of renewal a blast of fresh air blew away conventions, ushering in exciting new ideas. In the mid-20th century beauty began to emerge and express itself in different forms, opening the way for architects and designers to release a new, unprecedented creativity. The everyday object became the focus of attention. This dynamic scene saw Vacheron Constantin celebrate its bicentenary (founded in 1755, this landmark meant the brand officially became the Geneva watchmaking house

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The Maltese cross, the symbol of the Geneva-based manufacturer, appears on the crown integrated into the case (above) and in the automatic winding mechanisms (left) visible through the transparent back

with the longest history of uninterrupted activity), and it welcomed the future. The evolution of design and the development of micro-mechanics opened up new horizons, and in 1956 the reference 6073 arrived on the scene. This milestone model with its unusual shape played such an important role in the brand’s history that it was revamped in 2018 with the evocative name of FIFTYSIX. All caps.

Cosmopolitan and contemporary with clear retro touches.

This collection is now joined by a version boasting a large array of complications and a petrol blue dial, the FIFTYSIX Complete Calendar. It features a 40 mmm stainless steel case and in-house automatic movement that is so accurate it requires manual adjustment of the moon phase display only once every 122 years. www.vacheron-constantin.com 148

With a petrol blue dial and stainless-steel case for an informal, contemporary look, the FIFTYSIX Complete Calendar by Vacheron Constantin is inspired by and reinterprets the 1950s

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YEAR-ROUND GRANDEUR IN PORT ANDRATX Nestling between mountains and sea, this waterfront Mallorcan villa offers sophistication and privacy just minutes from chic Port Andratx, a favourite port of call with the international jet set

by Roxanne Hughes

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Living room, bedrooms and kitchen all open on to a surprising multilevel beach club-style terrace with an infinity pool that drops seamlessly seaward

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his magnificent Mallorcan waterfront mansion is perfectly

This villa is all about grandeur. The main entranceway is configured

positioned just a few minutes’ walk from the picturesque

as a two-storey tower, and guests are led through to a spacious

harbour, acclaimed restaurants and bustling cafes of Port Andratx,

living room with an open fireplace and a bar counter. The second

on the island’s south-western coast.

lounge hosts a formal dining table as well as the seating area, and

Nestling between the mountains and the glistening ocean in the

is adjacent to the kitchen for ease of service. A second and smaller

quiet residential streets of La Mola, this stunning property enjoys

‘garden’ kitchen leads to a covered terrace with barbecue facilities.

a 2,000 sqm plot that’s both frontline to the beach and has its

With air conditioning and central heating, a lift and a parking

own direct sea access.

garage, the villa is a year-round home, allowing its owner to

Built in 1970, the property draws inspiration from traditional

enjoy this beautiful Balearic Island in all seasons. Surrounding

Mediterranean architecture, with intricate archways framing

the building is a landscaped garden and curvaceous infinity pool,

breath-taking sea views. In recent years, the residence has been

which drops seamlessly into the ocean.

enhanced with more modern attributes, bi-fold doors lead from

Port Andratx itself is a low-key port with an uber-chic style, popular

the bedrooms, living room and kitchen out to the 676 sqm terrace

with the international yachting jet set. The area has received

where an innovative framework with a retractable canopy creates

considerable investment in recent years and the infrastructure now

an exterior lounge in a desirable beach club style.

supports all the demands of modern life. Considered by many to

Offered for sale fully furnished, the villa boasts seven bedrooms

be one of the loveliest harbours in the Mediterranean, traditional

and eight bathrooms. The master suite not only features an antique

fishing boats jostle for space alongside large, luxury sailing and

four-poster bed, but also benefits from a large dressing room and

motor yachts on the water.

full en suite bath with separate shower room. Marble floors run

This palatial Port Andratx villa is listed for sale with FirstMallorca

throughout and statement staircases add elegance to the expansive

at an asking price of €22 million.

entranceways and lobbies.

www.firstmallorca.com

Inspired by traditional Spanish Mediterranean architecture, charming archways frame the sea views (above and right). Top right, the al fresco lounge shaded by a retractable canopy. Centre, the master bedroom. Opposite, from left, the entranceway designed as a two-storey circular tower, and the living room

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