Water-level fun

The new Sanlorenzo 62Steel Cloud 9 is a 62-metre yacht that’s all about comfort in close contact with its marine surroundings, with the private area of the 215 square metre owner’s suite and a water-level beach club lit by the transparent floor of the spectacular swimming pool

“Creating the interiors for this 62-metre build has been a fascinating process”, says architect Francesco Paszkowski, who handled the interior décor and furnishings alongside Margherita Casprini. “We’ve been working with the yard for some time now, and the synergy we’ve developed with them and our relationship with the owner, for whom we’ve already worked on a 46-metre yacht, have enabled us to move into unexplored territory and create intensely modern interiors”. A metal superyacht with an LOA of 61.50 metres,

Shipyard: Sanlorenzo Interior design: Francesco Paszkowski with Margherita Casprini Furnishings: B&B Italia, Baxter, Flexform, Frag, Minotti, Paola Lenti, Poliform. The fixed custom outdoor furniture and sofas are made to design by Francesco Paszkowski Design LOA: 61.5 m Beam: 11.9 m Maximum speed: 16.5 knots Draught fully laden: 3.2 m Engines: 2 X CAT 3512 C Guest accommodation: 12 people Crew quarters: 14 people

Author: Francesca Gugliotta Photo credits: Guillaume Plisson

decisive, elegant and balanced lines, large spaces, five decks, advanced technology and a sailing performance that ensures great comfort and liveability. The interiors are dominated by neutral colours that fill the spaces with light and create a relaxing atmosphere, and are contrasted by the warm, rich veining of the glossy ebony. “The main materials like marble, stone and oak are complemented by glass and leather, while furniture by Italian brands stand is matched with custom furnishings designed by our studio”, Francesco Paszkowski continues. The furnishings combine a selection of Minotti products with pieces designed by Paszkowski and Casprini designs and elements made to measure by local artisans. The 215 square metre private area of the owner’s suite on the upper deck provides a panoramic 180-degree view. It is connected to the forward outdoor area of over 140 square metres with sunpads, relaxation zone and pool. The sea-level beach club, lit by the transparent bottom of the pool aft of the main deck, is somewhere the owner and guests can enjoy

a 92 square metre private beach that boasts a relaxation area, bar, gym and hammam, plus another 40 square metres of retractable terraces aft and to the sides, providing a direct experience of the sea. The focus of social interaction is the main deck salon with dining room for sixteen separated from the living area by a glass screen with a thin metal mesh to filter the light and ensure privacy. Aft of this deck the open-air living area adjoins a second swimming pool, designed with a sliding roof that transforms it into an extensive solarium area. The yacht is very comfortable under way – the I-Bridge helm by Team Italia enables controls of all the various systems to be integrated using state-of-the-art touchscreen technology, with two built-in fins that can supply a full range of information during manoeuvres, especially when mooring. A remote diagnostic system provides support in all troubleshooting operations, helping solve any problems that may arise.