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PEOPLE Philippe Briand A career of cross-overs PEOPLE Achille Salvagni

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“I’d like to be thought of as a gentle architect”

Shipyard Cantiere del Pardo

10 Gulou Waterfront, China | Timber Bridge

LUO studio

Going beyond the bounds

Life at sea

12 Plan C. Mars settlement concept

Giuseppe Gislon

Sergey Makhno Architects

14 Talamone, Italy | Hypermaremma 2022 Ships that pass in the night | Maurizio Nannucci

128 The sea as the chance of a lifetime

68 Aalsmeer, the Netherlands | Shinkai Feadship | Vitruvius Yachts

Projects review

70 Montréal, Canada | Prise d’eau Canal

Sani Resort Kassandra, Greece

de l’Aqueduc | Smith Vigeant Architectes

72 Yangtze River Delta, China | Blue Loop

Urban Prototype | Pininfarina Architecture

Ambitiously green

Aurelia Cantiere Delle Marche

122 Shanghai - Suzhou, China

Yuandang Pedestrian Bridge | BAU

The Flexplorer takes the center stage

Dragon Lake Public Art Center

124 Lishui City, China | Quarry No. 9:

Stage Space | DnA Design and Architecture

126 Chengdu, China | (SO)What | Various Associates 176 Archipelago | Corinna Del Bianco 178 Mount Altissimo, Lucca, Italy Cervaiole Quarry | Henraux

180 Suzhou, China | Restaurant of Metasequoia Grove

Zhengdong A ring suspended over the lake

Al Waab Alia Yachts Space and style with the sea always in sight

Water Cabin Seattle, USA Life on the water’s surface

GOA (Group of Architects)

Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63

A super sport yacht hits the waves

QC Terme New York

A spa with a view

ISA Classic M/Y Reslilience

Palumbo Superyachts The call of the sea

Taking shelter amidst the ice

Ilulissat Icefjord Center Greenland Verve 42 Azimut Yachts

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13 meters of glamour and speed

Floating islands of sky Chengdu, China

100 Merging with the lake

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Be Cool Nautor’s Swan

102 In the name of absolute versatility Chia Laguna Domus de Maria, Italy

106 Sardinian identity Navetta 37 Telli Custom Line

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The art of seafaring

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Livable, modern, communal

The Tallinn Waterfront Torpedo J Craft

120 Vintage passion

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Patina Maldives

134 For wallflowers and social butterflies RSY 38m EXP Rosetti Superyachts

144 Emocean, emotions run high on the high seas Sumei Skyline Coast Boutique Hotel Sanya, China

150 The art of natural space Elan E6 Elan Yachts

156 A sport yacht with an eye to the future Eastern and Western Bathing Resort Silkeborg, Denmark

160 Rings in the water Qasr Al Hosn Abu Dhabi

162 Religious immersion and figurative space BGX70 Bluegame

166 ‘X’ for crossover The Hometown Moon Tai’an, China

170 A moon in the pool Cottage Vranov nad Dyjí, Czech Republic

172 The great small

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201 A preview of the upcoming global projects BUSINESS AT SEA

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ALESSANDRA BERGAMINI Deputy Editor

Cross-over at heart

ignificantly, in this Wonder Book Yacht&Cruise 2022, three of the usual twelve Wonders are bridges. Whether covered, open or hybrid, they are all paths of connection, the cross-over point between one shore and the next, with a purpose that is real and powerfully metaphorical at once. More than just moving between opposite sides, it entails the need for exchange between people, knowledge, and passions. The careers of designers like Philippe Briand and Achille Salvagni have been shaped by their will to cross over between perspectives and design and creative realms. Here we are publishing long conversations with them, about their passion for the sea and for design.

It is a cross-over between two inseparable worlds, which in the nautical industry means constant innovation, performance, and functionality while developing increasingly sustainable solutions. Put simply, it’s about transformation. This transformation is becoming ever more evident in the pursuit of hybridization for the naval architecture of boats, yachts and superyachts, as well as their indoor and outdoor spaces. Once again there’s a cross-over between types and models, between construction tradition, design development, versatility, and the pursuit of the new. We will see this all at trade fairs in the coming months. Enjoy the read.

True to its origins, this Wonder Book offers a selection of international architectural and infrastructure projects, also giving our readers a view into passion for the sea and sea living of captains, shipowners, designers, and builders. All are aware that “land” is in an intrinsic, mirrored relationship to water, and that our “daily ecosystem” is closely tied to the marine ecosystem.

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WONDER. GULOU WATERFRONT, CHINA | TIMBER BRIDGE | LUO STUDIO The eco-cultural tourism resort, developed in the context of rural revitalization, aims both to preserve the spatial fabrics featuring mounds and ponds, and maintain the form of the local water system,

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where bridges connect the areas segmented by water. To differentiate it from urban constructions, wood was used to build an arched bridge which enables boats of various sizes to pass through.

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WONDER. PLAN C. MARS SETTLEMENT CONCEPT | SERGEY MAKHNO ARCHITECTS © Sandra Strumkas

The building is located on the slope of a crater that will protect from sandstorms and radiation. The ambiance of the interiors combines two worlds, the unknown Mars and the near-and-dear Earth.

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WONDER. TALAMONE, ITALY | HYPERMAREMMA 2022 | SHIPS THAT PASS IN THE NIGHT | MAURIZIO NANNUCCI © Courtesy of Hypermaremma

The 12th-century Rocca Aldobrandesca perched on the Maremma coast hosts a work conceived as a point of contact between antithetical pairs: reality and vision, time and space, water and earth.

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Among the purists of the sea The sailing world has always been a niche industry. Sailboat lovers are discerning connoisseurs who want comfortable, high-performing boats that could compete in any regatta. They are genuine purists of the sea. Sadly, there are fewer and fewer people who sail, and there are many owners, especially in the large yacht sector, who have switched to motorboats. This has led to a drop in the market and has meant that many sailboat designers have moved to designing motorboats as well (or sometimes, alas, only those). Here we look at a few of the most expert yacht designers on the world scene whose yacht designs still make us dream. In the area of motorboats too, they have brought all the positive aspects of seafaring, especially the close relationship with the wide blue sea. Author: Désirée Sormani

LUCA BASSANI

NAUTA DESIGN Founded by Mario Pedol and Massimo Gino in 1986, Nauta Design started out as a shipyard whose build quality, design concepts and unmistakable style were well received by a clientele of passionate sailors. They built up a solid reputation as top international designers for sailing yacht projects. Their signature is on the most important projects in the sailing industry, both custom (Baltic, Cookson, Southern Wind Shipyard, see the latest SW 105GT Taniwha pictured here) and production (Bénéteau, Lagoon, Oceanis, Grand Soleil). They also work on motor yacht projects and create the exterior design for the Lürssen 180m Azzam, the biggest private yacht in the world to date. Nauta Design interprets the owner’s needs for interior style and exterior lines and turns them into 16 | IFDM

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Luca Bassani, the founder of Wally (which will celebrate 30 years in 2024 and is now part of the Ferretti Group), is a visionary businessman and

the creative mind that has brought the dreams of many sailors to life. Through the Wally brand, he has brought the sailing world an ultra-minimalist design admired worldwide, as well as many innovations like using carbon, the lifting keel, easy sailing, and sail maneuvering even by one person, the straight bow, the first carbon sails, and the widespread use of glass and connections between inside and outside, just to name a few. We could never list all the magnificent boats spawned from his creativity, the likes of Esense (with Odile Decq interiors), a magnificent sailing boat emblematic of minimalist design. With the Ferretti group, new sailing hulls will soon come out including a 101’ under construction for a customer, a 110’ on spec and a 130’ and a 150’, now in the home stretch.

projects and yachts. Their experience and versatility can be applied to the design of sailing and motor yachts of all types and sizes, drawn with Nauta’s signature elegance and simplicity.

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DUCK DESIGN Massimo Paperini, founder of Duck Design Studio, started his business in 1974 and, until 1990, focused on designing sailing racing boats, winners of many national and international championships. Between 1985 and 1990 he was FIV Team Manager for the Offshore World Championships and for the Admiral’s Cup. In his Rome-based studio, since 1990, he has designed sailboats and motorboats that have won many international awards and world championships. He has received multiple nominations and been the winner of the ‘Sailor of the Year’ award. In recent years, he has taught at several Italian universities including the Politecnico di Milano and Roma Tre. He has recently started also working on the new designs and refittings of megayachts and maxi sailing yachts.

In the sailing field, he has also designed for Dalla Pietà, Cantiere Adriasail and Canard (see picture of Canard 45). To date, more than 500 boats, oneoffs and series, have been launched.

TRIPP DESIGN NAVAL ARCHITECTURE Bill Tripp III spent his childhood on the water sailing and racing in boats that his father, William H. Tripp jr., designed. As a passionate sailor, he went on to study Naval Architecture at the University of Michigan and joined up with Doug Peterson right out of school, working on designs that would be victorious in regattas such as the Sorc, the Admirals Cup, the Sardinia Cup and the Southern Cross series. After spending several years as chief designer with Peterson, and as a constructor engineer for maxiyachts Kialoa and Condor, and a brief stint at Baltic Yachts, Bill founded his own studio in 1984, which now has offices in Connecticut and Amsterdam. His name is linked to many custom yachts like the GERMAN FRERS The Germán Frers,Sr.is one among the most eminent naval architects, renowned for designing successful racing yachts. He designed his first yacht in 1958.

recent Custom Tripp 90 Prevail built by YYachts in Germany for which he designed semi-custom 70- and 90 yachts as well, of which over a dozen yachts has been sold. Now the team is made up of Germán Frers and his son Germán Mani Frers III (for a three-generation yacht design dynasty, each generation sharing the name Germán; his son is responsible for a sister-company headquartered in Milan). They are supported by a team of engineers, architects and designers, some of whom have been with the company for more than 25 years. The company has designed more than 1,000 yachts. The designs range from exotic super yachts to no-nonsense racing hulls. Yachts designed by the Frers team have won many yachting events around the world: the Admiral’s Cup, Onion Patch, Bermuda Race, Transpacific, and Whitbread Round the World Race. His largest project was Royal Huisman 156 ft Hyperion. BeCool (pictured), a Nautor Swan 98, is their latest launch. IFDM | 17

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MALCOLM MCKEON A leading designer in the superyacht industry for over 30 years. His portfolio includes more than 200 sailing and motor yachts, 50 of them

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in excess of 30m in length. Malcolm’s inspirational conceptual work, space planning, exterior styling and construction have reaped multiple international design awards. The MMYD studio describes their work as “aesthetic engineering.” Every owner’s vision is unique and Malcolm McKeon’s personalized commitment to every design is directed to translating the owner’s vision into reality. In addition to his technical expertise and experience in the superyacht arena, Malcolm brings a strong artistic element to his design work. The MM725 72.5m sloop (pictured here), 32.5 Performance Sloop Ribelle built by Vitters and 34 m Liara built at Baltic, are his most recent launches. His eye for line and proportion is expressed in a line-up of contemporary yachts that are acclaimed both for their form and function.

Andrea Vallicelli has worked as a designer in a vast array of realms. He has designed many pleasure craft built in Europe and America including: Brava (1979 New York - 1986 Limington); Azzurra (America’s Cup 1983, 1987); Orsa Maggiore (training ship for the Italian Navy, 1994); Virtuelle (in collaboration with Philippe Starck, 2000). Gamma Comet (1985-2014), Gamma ISA (2004-2014). He is also a full professor of Industrial Design and was president of the Degree Course in Design at the Department of Architecture of Pescara and professor at the Master in Yacht Design at the Polytechnic of Milan. Since 2018, he has been with the Ferretti Group for Wally (as interior designer) and CRN (as exterior designer of mega-yachts). He has written many articles and

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publication, including the ‘nautical’ entry in the encyclopedia and the ‘yacht design’ article for the Institute of the Italian Encyclopedia Treccani. Pictured, H2O is a fast cruiser, over 78 feet.

VISMARA MARINE Alessandro Vismara graduated in 1984 in yacht design from the University of Southampton and specialized in performance prediction and applied aero-hydrodynamics. He has a vast number of designs for sailing racing boats to his name, from the IOR to IMS and IRC classes with which world and national titles have been won. Dedicated to research and innovation, he has developed many designs with the world’s leading designers and shipyards. Over the years, he has established firms specialized in multiple areas, including Vismara Yacht Design, ICAD (International Consortium for Advanced Design), Marine Services and Vismara Marine. He is responsible for developing projects and sales for Baltic Yachts in the Mediterranean area. With Vismara Marine he has built 18 | IFDM

a full-fledged nautical research workshop where custom boats are designed and built with high technology in the sailing and motorboat sectors. (pictured, V80 Moka III).

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LORENZO ARGENTO He graduated in Yacht & Boat Design at the Southampton College of Higher Education. In 1987 he joined Luca Brenta and two years later founded the studio Associato Luca Brenta. In 1989, they worked together on the first Wallygator, commissioned by Luca Bassani, starting a long relationship with Wally Yachts. This was soon followed by other racing yachts and further projects for Wally, including Wally B and Kenora. Further milestone projects from the studio are Ghost, a highly innovative design built by Vitters; and the 100ft sailing yacht Chrisco built for by CNB. In 2005, the B38, the first of a new breed of daysailors, was launched together with B Yachts (a limited company owned by Luca, Lorenzo and Maurizio Testuzza). Since 2010 the office

has also been involved in the design of power displacement vessel Logica. (pictured Vegas Baby Y8 #3 built by Y Yachts).

Founded in 1986 by Andre Hoek, Hoek Design is sased at the heart of the Dutch yacht building industry. It offers a comprehensive range of styles, from truly classic to ultra-modern. Andre Hoek graduated in Naval Architecture in 1980 and he was raised in a sailing family helming small dinghies from the age of five. He went on to race in FJ’s, 470s and “Skûtsjesilen” (the Dutch traditional leeboard sailing craft) champion in 1986, Dutch IMS 3 champion in 1994 and has successfully raced one-tonners and IMS 40s. Ruurt Meulemans joined Hoek Design in 1999 as a specialist in aeronautics and hydrodynamics (and has been managing partner since 2017). He has a masters in Maritime Engineering. Ruurt is responsible for the performance which involves the linesplans of

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hull and appendages, sailplan and rig layout, wind tunnel and tank testing. The studio designed yachts like Athos, Erica, Lionheart, Marie, Meraki, and the 52m Classic Elfje (pictured), to name a few.

HARRY MIESBAUER YACHT DESIGN

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The studio was in founded in 2007, with offices both in Como and Vienna. It is a multilingual and multidisciplinary team of people with

backgrounds in yacht design and architecture, all joined by a shared passion for yachts. The studio designs yachts in the “classic” sense, providing a complete design package from architecture and naval engineering to exterior and interior styling. Its founder and managing director is Harry Miesbauer, a passionate sailor who studied yacht and powercraft design at the University of Southampton in England. Before founding his own studio, he was partner and lead yacht designer at Luca Brenta & C., Milano / Italy, and, before that, he was senior yacht designer at Germàn Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering in Milan. He is currently working on 75ft cruising (sail) yacht for worldwide sailing, which will be built in composite. The full carbon yacht Scuderia 65 (pictured) is his latest launch. IFDM | 19

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PHILIPPE BRIAND: A CAREER OF CROSS-OVERS “To be a yacht architect is to find the magic balance between Science and Art.” This short and simple quote aptly sums up the ideas and approach to design of Philippe Briand, a yacht designer and naval architect, who has made over 12,000 vessels over his long career

is first design was at 11 years old, and then he entered the world of races, winning two championships as helmsman and skipper. He ended up creating the very boats that are his great passion. Spurred by curiosity to investigate, discover, and find new ways of innovating the industry, he ranges from sailboats to superyachts. Each time, they are designed as unique pieces, the fruit of harmony between engineering, architecture, and aesthetics. His two studios – one based in London where he lives, and the other in La Rochelle, where he is from – and many collaborations with leading shipowners and shipyards (such as CNB, Wally, Jeanneau, Royal Huisman, Sanlorenzo, and Perini Navi) do not exhaust his never-ending creative ebullience. Now he is looking to the future of the boating industry with a powerful push for sustainability.

author: Veronica Orsi portrait photo: Guillaume Plisson projects photo: INOUI (Gianfranco Forza), Jeanneau 65 (courtesy of Jeanneau 65), Shinkai (courtesy of Feadship), Vitruvius N10 (courtesy of Vitruvius Yachts)

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Philippe Briand

From sailing boat design to designing megayachts, your story is long and interesting. Let us hear your version of it. How did it all happen? I like to discover. That’s why I started in this field, being a seaman. I personally designed a sailboat for the America’s Cup. Then I developed interest in other kinds of boats, like big sailing yachts, and, from there, big motor yachts. Moving from one scale to another lets me enhance my skills because I always learn something from every field. Sometimes what I learn helps me to design something else. It’s a kind of cross-over. That’s my story. What drives me is my curiosity. I love to develop new concepts and new designs. This is what has happened over my career. This story is also about the pursuit of the ‘perfect yacht,’ whether a sailboat or motor boat. So how does ‘a’ yacht become ‘the’ perfect one? I think that nothing is perfect. No design, no life is perfect. But it’s a goal, and when you have this goal, of course, it helps you to make progress. This is what we’re doing every day. We want to constantly make better designs, now just as we did in the past. I believe we will do the same in the future, and we’ll be even more advanced. This is a kind of life guided by progress and the pursuit of perfection. Which efficient, long-range green technologies help yachts become more ‘perfect’? Being sustainable is one of the elements we consider when we start designing. Design is a matter of aesthetics, architecture, functionality, the taste of our client; all these pieces of information must be carefully considered and put out on the table to make this jigsaw puzzle. Now sustainability is a new piece of information, which affects several parts of the boat. Of course, it must be considered throughout our project. Now all industries are looking for a sustainable approach. We need to produce more, help the economy, but all with a new concern for the impact on the planet, which affects everybody. To me, sustainability means measuring the impact our ideas, creativity, and actions in the industry.

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What value does aesthetics have in your design process? For me, aesthetics is the endpoint. I know that some designers start with aesthetics, but we essentially arrive at aesthetics. Before we create the concept, we must bring all this information together in a nice, complementary way. Design is what essentially defines this jigsaw puzzle. It is what defines how it is assembled and its architecture. When we have the architecture, the final step is to add some nice colors and nice contours to get a good-looking boat. But that is the last step of the design process. Would you tell us the story of the Vitruvius N10, which was a collaboration with Tankoa Yachts? What stage of the design are you in? It is finished! Right now we’re delivering the engineering and the project to the shipyard, and soon we’re going to start building the boat. I have been working on this project for more than two years. Starting with the first contact with the client, we developed a concept step by step with him, going into detail for a complete design through to the aesthetics at the end. It’s a very good project because it fits the client’s expectations. This is our mission, that our design match expectations. 24 | IFDM

Philippe Briand designed the Vitruvius N10, a 52-meter custom superyacht built by Tankoa Yachts, (this page); the 33-meter Inoui by Vitters Shipyard and the 55-meter Feadship Shinkai explorer (opposite page)

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What kinds of challenges have you faced? We always have challenges, in every project we have done. Because all our projects are one-offs, that means we have very few reference points and we have to invent everything from scratch every time. You’re always looking for a balance between tradition and innovations. Where does true innovation come from in yacht design? There is some very good engineering in the industry, especially in the sailing racing business, such as America’s Cup. I can’t think of any other industry that has made so many developments as it has over the last 20 years. It is an incredibly innovative field. We are closely involved with this, using these developments in cruise, motor yacht or other areas. In the business of motor yachts or luxury big superyachts, I am not sure there is so much innovation. They are quite traditional sectors because a lot of money is involved, and a lot of attention goes to marketing. Unfortunately, marketing now influences price and design.

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Yacht design is also deeply influenced by the idea that clients have about “journeys,” which has led to evolving yacht types as well as a kind of hybridization of types. Yes, this is a current trend. Again, marketing is targeting new consumers, a younger generation, people with money. If we want to sell a houseboat to them, we must create a boat where they can grow over their lifetimes. We must take care to adapt to their lives on the boat. They have a lifestyle. For example, the Feadship Shinkai can be considered both a lifestyle superyacht and an explorer. The explorer is a very particular industry for enthusiasts. In this case, the owners were very well informed, with precise ideas and clear specifications in mind. Speaking of sailing yachts, tell us more about your latest Jeanneau 65 and your long collaboration with the French shipyard. This is a totally different field. We design for the brand, and for the client only indirectly. But it lets us demonstrate the different approaches we take.

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The Vertigo sailing yacht, built by the New Zealand shipyard Alloy Yachts, is 67 meters long. Exterior design by Philippe Briand, interiors by Christian Liaigre

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Philippe Briand

I started to collaborate with Jeanneau in 1977, designing the Symphonie, so I am very familiar with their ability to build and their process for making boats. I have designed more than 45 Jeanneau boat models over 45 years. You are one of the founders of Water Revolution Foundation. What are its aims? One of the Foundation’s key values is promoting sustainability. It aims to study the development of the superyacht industry, which is not changing enough. Through the Foundation, we’d like to promote moving towards sustainability as the necessary direction for the industry to develop in. Lastly, what new concepts are you working on? We have several projects of different natures. We are working on a catamaran that is going to be announced soon by Bluegame, a 65 m superyacht that Rossinavi will launch next year, and another 75 m superyacht for another brand that unfortunately I can’t yet announce. We will also attend the Cannes festival in September with three boats: Prestige 48, Jeanneau 65, and Sanlorenzo SD90.

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Ambitiously green Owned by Sani/Ikos Group, located in Thessaloniki, Sani Resort blends into the nature of the Halkidiki Peninsula, joining beauty, nature, and understated luxury

ustainable architecture, bio-architecture, green architecture. While major design firms around the world are increasingly focusing on the building-environment relationship, in the Halkidiki Peninsula in Greece there’s a resort where the link between building and nature is completely unique. “The relationship with the place is the ‘key’ of an architect’s work, meant to make the most of its potential and uniqueness; with Sani, the design’s intrinsic values join with the lay of the land, the climate, the light, and, of course, the water,” shares Niki ManouAndreadis, the founder and CEO of Nimand Architects, which oversaw the entire design with a focus

on sustainability, everything from the masterplan to its custom furnishing. The first thing we notice entering through the resort’s gates is its connection to the specific spirit of the place. Awarded with the World’s Leading Luxury Green Resort (World Travel Awards 2021), it is inside a 400-hectare ecoreserve with 7 kilometers of beach nestled in woods and wetlands, with five hotels, 40 restaurants, and a marina with boutiques arranged like an amphitheatre around the water, all fit perfectly in the surroundings. Niki Andreadis continues, “Sani is ambitiously green.” Significantly, it was the first carbon-neutral certified resort in Greece, completely powered by

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renewable energy and aims to reach zero plastic and zero waste goals within 2024, and zero carbon by 2030. The resort’s shining glory is Porto Sani, a resort within the resort. It was reopened this year after a 30-million-euro restoration, combining bioclimatic design, modern ventilation technology, and natural cooling through passive shielding systems. “Porto Sani is a 5-star luxury hotel, with 98 suites of varying types, large verandas, and private gardens. The clear lines of the structures pair with a minimalist feeling heightened by artificial water elements like fountains and pools,” the architect continues. The simple, linear construction brings together modern and traditional materials, including local stone and Ioanninon marble, enhanced by a neutral color palette, from beige to ocher that infuses the place with a sense of peace. Large, connecting rooms are perfect for families with children. Graceful roof gardens deck some of the roofs. Natural light enters the main building that holds the lobby, pool-side bar and restaurants, coming through an interplay of openings shielded by

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trellises and pergolas. Porto Sani is a special, family-oriented project; the resort also has the option of Sani Beach with panoramic suites in light dusty blue shades contrasting with the green and taupe of the common areas; or the Sani Club, a get-away nestled in a pine forest with a sea view from the hill; Sani Asterias has villas with private gardens in prime positions on the pure white beach; lastly there is Sani Dunes, which won “Best Design Hotel 2019” three years ago at the “Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards” in Berlin, featuring a site-specific installation in its lobby by the Greek sculptor Costas Varotsos. Other works by the artist are near the marina where the sea offers the chance to have experiences on board a charter boat or catamarans in the direction of the bays and islands scattered in the blue of the Aegean Sea. In addition to exclusive cruises, there are 215 individual moorings, available 364 days a year for private boats up to 33 meters long. The resort’s extras are open to all, including its Anna Sermonin spa, yoga classes in the pine forest, and its restaurants’ culinary excellence: Greek, Mediterranean, and Peruvian cuisine, as well as menus by Michelin-starred chefs like Mauro Colagreco and David Ibarboure during the Sani Gourmet Festival in May.

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Kassandra, Greece

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Kassandra, Greece

Owner: Sani, managed by Stavros Andreadis, Andreas A. Andreadis and Mathieu Guillemin (co-managing partners) Architectural study and supervision: Nimand Architects / Niki Manou Andreadi Landscape design: Fytron Landscapes & Nimand Architects Technical construction company: AKTOR SA Furnishings: custom made by Nimand Architects, Edra, Eichholtz Lighting: Eichholtz, Gervasoni Textiles: Flora Fabrics Author: Elena Luraghi Photo credits: courtesy of Sani Resort

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The Flexplorer takes the center stage Aurelia is here, ready to become a standard setter for the explorer yacht market with exceptional levels of engineering and design by Sergio Cutolo/Hydro Tec and Francesco Paszkowski Design

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urelia is a complete change in tack, the first Flexplorer from Cantiere Delle Marche, a far-sighted expression of a trend in its infancy, the making of a true gem of engineering and design excellence. This unique project faced many technical challenges and involved close communication with the owners, for the second boat from the Ancona-based shipyard. The carbon fiber hull, designed by Hydro Tec’s founder Sergio Cutolo, is an extraordinary piece of technology. The hull is deep and flared in its bulbous bow, which is almost vertical, keeping the deck dry in all weather conditions, including the harshest, and it has an enormous aft deck to handle all weather in complete safety and comfort. With two electrically operated stabilizer fins, the bold hull features custom Star Green adornment from Alexseal Yacht Coatings. At 39.37 m long with a beam of 8,60 m, Aurelia has a 392 t displacement. This lets it cut through the water at a maximum speed of 14 knots, powered by two Caterpillar C32 A Rating of 746 kW each, supported by sophisticated software and two independent electric rudders that improve seaworthiness. The explorer vessel concept has been given a totally new expression. The walls at the stern can be folded down on both sides for about 7 meters, creating a bathing area of over 115 sq.m. The asymmetrical layout of the main deck gives an open view of the sea through large windows

Aurelia, Cantiere Delle Marche

Builder: Cantiere delle Marche Naval architecture and exterior styling: Sergio Cutolo/Hydro Tec Interior design: Francesco Paszkowski Design, Margherita Casprini Furnishings: on design; Baxter Tender: 1 x Joker Boat Clubman 28 EFB, 1 x Williams Crane: A-frame carbon fiber 3.5 t, Main dimension: b x h 4.30m x 9.70m Construction: Steel hull; aluminum superstructure Owners / Guest: 8 Crew: 6 Author: Manuela di Mari Photo credits: Guillaume Plisson for CDM

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and a side passage on the wider starboard side. There is ample space on board for storing food to support long trips without stopping, and its recreational equipment including three mountain bikes, two seabobs and several surf boards. A 500 kg carbon fiber removable crane, with a 3.5 t Aframe is fully incorporated into the deck flooring. This is a remarkable feat of engineering specially developed by CdM in collaboration with AMS (Advanced Mechanical Solutions) to launch one of the two tenders – an 8.5 m Jokerboat Clubman 28 EFB – without interfering with the full use of the bridge and allowing loading and unloading operations without inclination problems. The Aurelia project gave Francesco Paszkowski Design a chance to explore innovative interior solutions. The Florentine designer collaborated with Margherita Casprini to express the owner’s personality through objects and furniture with special flair. The guiding theme of the yacht design is an industrial style, suggesting New York

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lofts, made up of browns and slate grays, brushed oak flooring cut in different widths, cement on the walls and ceilings, furniture and shelves with steel frames and leather-clad sofas, vintage furnishings, and antique Persian rugs. A highlight is the large wine vault that takes up the entire stairwell — in iron with steps covered in leather — and consists of two separate areas accessible from the main and upper decks. Designed by CdM with Romagnoli Inox, it can hold 44 bottles, each easily accessible through a manually rotating rack. Upon the owner’s request, there’s also a full-fledged gym on the lower deck, which receives a great deal of natural light through six skylights and has highlevel Technogym equipment, such as a stylish Run Personal treadmill (design by Antonio Citterio), a Skillbike, a Cross Persona, and a Kinesis Personal. Also as the owner requested, Aurelia has only four guest cabins, a large master apartment on the main deck in the bow and two VIP suites, including a double on the lower deck. Up to nine guests can be pampered by a crew of six.

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Zhengdong

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A ring suspended over the lake On the lakefront of Zhengdong the Chinese architect Min Wang and her team at STUDIO A+ created the Dragon Lake Public Art Center, a cultural-complex/icon that lights the night like a glittering crown, and in the day becomes a transparent tool from which to admire the landscape

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hen we came for the first time, the lack of very tall buildings along the entire lake waterfront made an impression on us. This made it a design challenge to integrate our architecture fully into the landscape of the existing public park while responding to the clients’ need to create an iconic, recognizable landmark. As a product of the combined action of these two forces — architecture

and landscape — we wanted the Art Center to fit into the surroundings as if it had arisen directly from the site and was an organic part of it.” This is how Min Wang, founder of the A+ STUDIO in Beijing, explains the guiding concept behind the design of the Dragon Lake Public Art Center in the New District of Zhengdong, Henan province. An important piece of the public services in the recently developed area, the center was completed

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in late spring 2020, shortly after the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic in China and provides exhibition and cultural facilities as well as amazing panoramic views that the people of the city had already much appreciated, further enhanced by the raised position that suggested the unique suspended ring form of the exhibition area. Most of the rest of the complex extends underground. Three underground levels are covered by a grassy layer and hold functions not requiring natural light, such as the large cube of the multimedia exhibition hall and the large parking lot that doubles as a park. The complex’s iconic feature is a ring suspended over the water with a diameter of

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over 53 meters that can be entered from the outside on winding stairs with a wrapping sculptural form. Its transparency makes it “float” during the day and artificial light makes the ring an “urban lantern” that lights up the night on the lake. Its defining structural elements form a symbolic crown that needs no pillars. The innermost part is for the exhibition area and is marked by the use of wood and white steel. Naturally, a design so connected to its surrounding landscape gives great importance to the design of the outdoor spaces and paths. The iconic ring form, the “new crown” of Zhengdong, is reiterated on the land with a circular courtyard, holding a large pool of water in the center. The complex’s panoramic location is emphasized with view terraces, walkways and vertical paths inside and outside the building that from the different levels afford amazing views of the park and the river, extending far into the distance. The ultramodern lighting system connects through special processes with the city’s “big data,” making it a brilliant tool for display, information, and multimedia artistic expressions.

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Client: Zhengdong New District Construction Development Investment Design: STUDIO A+ Lead designer: Min Wang Partner: The Architectural Design and Research Institute of HIT (Harbin Institute of Technology), China Academy of Building Research Structural consultant: Congzhen Xiao BIM: Hao Jiang, Yiting Gao, Xiaoqiang Zhou, Yan Liu, Heng Jin Curtainwall design: Bing Qu, Chi Gao Lighting design: Dongning Wang, Lihua Zhou, Jinlong Liang, Qiang Chen Interior design: Ge Zhang, Wuting Li, Hongyu Wang Landscape design: Wenwen Zhang, Puqi Liu, Kai Shen Construction: The Second Construction Limited Company of China Construction Eighth Engineering Division Author: Elena Franzoia Photo credits: Arch-exist photography, Su Chen, Chun Fang, Zhendong Jiang

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Al Waab, Alia Yachts

Space and style with the sea always in sight Measuring 55 meters, the Al Waab is not only the world’s longest steel and aluminum yacht with a volume of less than 500GT, but its outdoor and indoor spaces also set new industry standards for its category

espite the Al Waab’s ample size, its internal volume falls within the imposed limit of 500 gross tonnage. “Yachts may be getting longer and wider, but owners still want to stay below the 500GT threshold,” says Alia Yacht President Gökhan Çelik. “We have seen a growing interest in this type of yacht, so being one of the first

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with such an imposing design was an important goal for Alia.” The 55-meter superyacht designed by Dutch studio Vripack and built by Alia Yachts redefines industry standards with a whopping 42% more outdoor space – including storage for two tenders – and an 8% increase in internal surface area compared to similar boats on the market.

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Builder: Alia Yachts Naval architecture & Interior design: Vripack Furnishings: on design by the architects; Bernhard Design, Minotti, Paola Lenti Fabrics: Hermes, Vyva Fabrics, Kobe Leathers: Foglizzo Bathrooms: Axor Flooring and walls: Kerelite Limestone Clay; Marble Carrara polished, Marble Blue de Savoie, Marble Azul Macaubas polished, Marble Port Laurent polished; Belgian Linen by Arte Speakers: Bang & Olufsen Fitness equipment: Techno Gym LOA: 54.85 Beam: 9,10 GT: 499 Engines: 2 Caterpillar diesel C18 Turbo charged Cruising speed: 10 kn Max speed: 12,5 kn Guests: 18 (6 guest suites and split-level master suite) Crew: 10 Author: Antonella Mazzola Photo credits: Alia Yachts - Pozitif Studio

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Along with performance and the comfort of a smart, sound design that increases the livability and privacy of the onboard spaces, these features have earned it a triple victory at the BOAT International Design and Innovation Awards 2022. The client, a shipowner represented by SF Yachts, was looking for a family villa at sea, a light-filled, roomy vessel with large, open-concept spaces that are the ultimate in livability. Vripack started focusing on this goal in the naval architecture’s design phase by using virtual reality to optimize spatial planning and ergonomic design and create a general open-plan layout. Through the widespread use of glass for the partitions and walls on all the decks, the Al Waab’s private, comfortable, and luminous interiors open to the sea and the horizon, giving the owner and their guests a constant, direct view, from bow to stern. Most of the interior seating faces the sea, bolstering this sense of continuity, as does the inclusion of a folding balustrade in the dining area that replaces the traditional formal dining room with an outdoor breakfast area just two feet above water on the main starboard deck. Tasteful furnishings and intelligent choices include ceilings made of bamboo slats with a matte finish that are both aesthetic and functional, absorbing the natural light entering from the large floor-toceiling windows. An eye-catching brilliant gold in the light installation is joined with crystals on the

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stairs, spanning all three decks. The yacht can sleep up to 12 guests in six cabins – a rarity on a 499GT yacht – including a prestigious two-floor owner’s suite equipped with a private swimming pool in the bow. The airy beach club aft, free of the tenders kept in the floodable bay at the bow, store two tenders, two jet skis, and other water toys. The Al Waab is extremely fuel-efficient for its size. Twin Caterpillar C18 diesel engines with 725 HP let it consume 35% less than other yachts of the same size while reaching speeds of up to 12.5 knots and a range of 4,000 nautical miles at the economical speed of 8 knots.

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Seattle, USA

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Seattle, USA

Life on the water’s surface A private oasis nestled in a lively floating community in Seattle’s Portage Bay offers a new way of living with a Water Cabin, which balances ethics and aesthetics

art of a small houseboat community on Seattle’s Portage Bay, floating on the placid waters of Lake Union, the Water Cabin designed by Olson Kundig Architects finds a new horizontal, sustainable balance. Water, green, wood, and glass: each element is conceived to blend in a vibrant, continuous mosaic of light and color that shifts throughout the day and with the seasons. All are mobile like the feeling of constant travel. The galvanized steel structure that supports the roof combines with a red ce-

dar wood cladding with irregular hues and has large glass sections that open up to spectacular 180-degree views for a thin separation between indoor and outdoor spaces. The house – 147 square meters – covers two levels. The first floor has an open plan layout with a living room, kitchen, and office spaces. The floor connects to the outdoor space through sliding French windows that let the patios, covered in Ipe wood and protected by the roof overhang, be used year-round. The master bedroom suite was built on

Architectural design: Olson Kundig Main Contractor: Dyna Contracting Structural engineer: Voelker Engineering Lighting design: Brian Hood Author: Antonella Mazzola Photo credits: Aaron Leitz

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the upper floor, which is set back to ensure privacy. The roof floor has a small roof garden with a lawn. Water Cabin’s use of material draws inspiration from the casual, rustic character of a hut. The knotty, lightly stained western red cedar exterior cladding withstands the test of time with minimal maintenance. The thin, vertical wooden slats of siding are arranged in an irregular pattern, evoking the random, natural composition of trees in a forest. Durable, low-maintenance metal elements withstand corrosion, such as galvanized steel and flame-spray zinc, meet the need to withstand the marine environment and over time will add to the design with new, natural, silver shades. Wood is also a major presence in the house’s interior, with warm oak floors and frames, balanced by cooler silver and black metals. The Russian birch plywood ceilings extend to the external soffits, further erasing the barriers between inside and outside. The finishes of the knotty wooden walls of the main stairwell — which also serves as a light well — and the master suite also interweave the house’s interior and exterior materials. This low-constrast, informal interior reinforces the concept of a home-oasis despite its location in a bustling community.

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Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63

A super sport yacht hits the waves The Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 is here, an innovative motor yacht that brings the excellence of super sport cars to the boating world. One-of-a-kind, high-performing, beyond any easy classification

his is the fastest boat in the Tecnomar fleet from The Italian Sea Group. The state-of-the-art luxury speed boat was made in partnership with Automobili Lamborghini and was inspired by the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 hybrid sports car. Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 is a new arrival, giving a fresh interpretation to the features that the two brands share, hitting the sea with the same panache with which the super sports cars hit the asphalt. The two engines, V 12 and 2000HP MAN, let it reach the incredible speed of 60 knots with impressive aerodynamic performance based on the use of carbon fiber — the classic material of the Lamborghini fleet — which places it among ultra-light boats with a maximum weight of 24 tons by 63 feet in length. A team of naval engineers, specialized in computational fluid dynamics, designed its high-performing hull, supported by the contour of its hard top that slices perfectly through the air, inspired by Lamborghini roadster models, while also giving excellent sun and 58 | IFDM

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wind protection. The hull and superstructure are a contemporary take on the hexagonal shapes of the iconic 1960s and 1970s cars designed by Marcello Gandini. The bow is a tasteful tribute to the Terzo Millennio concept car and the Lamborghini Sia FKP 37 with front lights bearing the distinctive Lamborghini signature. The super sport boat has colors and details that are fully customizable and a design that makes its presence known. On the interiors as well, its unmistakable automotive attitude shows in iconic elements, including hexagons, clean lines, and its Y shape. The powerfully high-tech layout was designed with high-performing materials in terms of weight and function, joined with the finest Italian crafting tradition. The cockpit is also a nautical version of an automotive cockpit with all navigation and monitoring systems fully integrated, a digital dashboard, carbon fiber details, the use of carbon skin, ergonomic seats and the three-spoke steering wheel with a “9 and 3” grip. It also has the distinctive “start&stop” button, one for each engine, the very same one with which the Lamborghini engines are revved up. Builder: The Italian Sea Group Tecnomar for Lamborghini Naval architect: Tecnomar and Automobili Lamborghini Centro Stile Exterior and interior design: Tecnomar Centro Stile Hull: GRP Vacuum Technology Superstructure material: Carbon Vacuum Technology Loa: 20 m / 63 ft Max beam: 5.4 m / 18 ft Main engines: 2 x MAN V 12 – 2000HP Generators: 1 x 15 kw Max speed: 60 kn Cruising speed: 40 kn Propellers: Flexy Drive System Max guests accommodation: 5 Max crew accommodation: 2 Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: courtesy of The Italian Sea Group

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A spa with a view “Where the city goes to spa,” is the tagline for the new wellness destination designed by Italian studio QC Terme on Governors Island across from Manhattan. New Yorkers and tourists alike can enjoy 2,000-plus square meters of gardens, treatment rooms, and areas in which to relax and take in the view of the city’s iconic skyline

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ew York’s latest wellness frontier speaks Italian, offering a variety of relaxation areas, pools, and curated lawns framed by grasses like Stipa tenuissima, fescue, and echinacea – plants that, as spa manager Veronica Corti explains, were chosen to withstand the island’s extreme temperatures and salty air. Governors Island is a former military base across from Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan where brothers Andrea and Saverio Quadrio Curzio, the inventors and patrons of the QC Terme brand, have launched their first American design inside the exposed-brick buildings that once served as military housing. “One of the three buildings – number 112 – is ready for use. The other two are still being restored, though most of the work is done, starting with the underground systems that will serve all the buildings,” explains Alessandro Bolis, artistic director of QC Terme. Arriving on the island by ferry after departing from the IFDM | 63

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historic Battery Maritime Building and entering the QCNY is like diving back in time. The conservative restoration left intact the perimeter walls and interior spaces where Bolis, along with his team of nearly twenty people, recreated the atmosphere of the past by recovering some of the original furniture and American larch floors, designing all the wallpaper, and playing with the furnishings by blending the genius loci with Italian taste. “In the bookcase at the entrance, I put glass pharmacy jars holding maps of the main

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New York

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Project, restoration and concept: QC Terme Landscape design: QC Terme with Sandrini Green Architecture Furniture and fabrics: based on QC Terme design, produced by Punto Uno Arreda; Abet Laminati, Dedar, Ethimo, Gervasoni, Thonet Wallpaper: on QC Terme’s design, printed by Graphic Printing Lighting: Davide Groppi, Flos Coverings: Kronos Ceramics, Mosaic+, Sant’Agostino Ceramics Author: Elena Luraghi Photo credits: Riccardo Piazza

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Italian cities, a metaphor for our journey to the Big Apple. In the saunas, I reproduced some New York icons on the wall: the famous skyline, which we created out of heat-treated, back-lit dark wood panels, and the trees of Central Park, drawn on wallpaper on porcelain stoneware panels at the warmest points near the heat source.”Tailor-made touches are flanked by exquisite Italian-made furnishings, all selected by Bolis, with a focus on a textile design tradition that ranges from Thonet and Gervasoni to Ethimo and Dedar. While US authorities ‘required’ an elegant shade of cream for the outdoor pools, the indoor bathing areas are embellished by sand-colored plaster and black mosaics enlivened by bright golden tiles. Other fine details include the painting passepartouts designed by Bolis that recall the design of sofas and armchairs, and the Shaker-style rocking chairs in the fireplace room facing the regular and bow windows that look out onto the garden with Manhattan in the background.

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WONDER. AALSMEER, THE NETHERLANDS | SHINKAI | FEADSHIP | VITRUVIUS YACHTS Shinkai, the Japanese for ‘deep sea’. The 55-metre explorer leaves Aalsmeer, the shipyard’s seat in the Netherlands, for the first sea trials in November 2021. A striking mast and the yacht’s very own submarine:

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these were just two of the specific requests by an owner who has enormous experience of discovering the world by sea.

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The metaphor of water infuses both the materials and the composition of the glass cube. It has an unchanging appearance. However, the envelope varies according to the weather and the seasons.

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The masterplan integrates waterways – a central element of the natural ecosystem and climate regulation – as an essential resource for generating and sustaining economic and social prosperity.

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Achille Salvagni

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“I’D LIKE TO BE THOUGHT OF AS A GENTLE ARCHITECT” His collectible design pieces enhance the homes of designers, singers, and entrepreneurs around the world. Unique, limited-edition works created for the privileged few. His equally singular interior designs, ranging from homes to yachts, welcome guests into refined environments that are relaxed and warm, never loud, abounding in sophisticated elegance

ew materials, many details. Sophisticated references and architectural inspirations from afar. Whether it’s for a villa or a yacht, Achille Salvagni designs objects for interiors where everything is in perfect harmony. His stylistic choices and solutions are symbiotic, marked by painstaking attention to detail. The materials seem molded, almost “hollowed out”, a perfect mix between the classic and the contemporary, with historical allusions and architectural inspirations that stretch from Ancient Rome to the Renaissance, the Baroque, the 1920s, 1930s, and the present day. Nothing is taken for granted, everything is designed for that exact place, and the interplay of contrasts creates unexpected effects. He tells us more in this interview.

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Achille Salvagni

You work in various realms, from the residential to the nautical. Where do you feel most comfortable? My studio focuses on three main fields: large homes, sailing and motor yachts, and design pieces, the last of which has evolved primarily into limited-edition furniture design. This is what I’ve become most known for lately and it has given me the freedom to create like an artist. Without a specific client in mind, I’m not constrained by materials, costs, or time. It’s the most extreme niche in the design world. If we associate ready-to-wear fashion with industrial design, then my new object collection is more like haute couture. How did you get into limited-edition furniture design? The springboard was my work on the Numptia (a 70-meter megayacht by Rossinavi launched in 2011, ed.) where everything from the handles to the cabinets was custom made and designed. One example is a 6-meter-long table that is the dominant feature of the living room, a large cuttlefish bone made of nickel silver, which is a silver-aluminum alloy that looks almost golden when it reflects light, evoking the movements of sand and water. And after that? Then 8 years ago I created Achille Salvagni Atelier, a special section of my studio devoted to creating unique design objects. In London we have a gallery in Mayfair to showcase this work and soon we’ll open another one in New York. Now my pieces are collected all over the world by people like George Soros, Norman Foster, Bryan McCarthy, Tom Ford, Paul Simon, and Michael Bloomberg. Some of my objects have been auctioned off at Sotheby’s in London and Hong Kong or at Piasa in Paris alongside furniture by the likes of Gio Ponti and Carlo Mollino.

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Where do you find your inspiration? The work we do in the Atelier is a union of my Roman background and historical knowledge, with a lot of Ancient Rome, Baroque, and classicism, along with nods to Swedish design and Alvar Aalto. An unusual mix… I grew up in Rome surrounded by classical beauty and graduated in architecture from La Sapienza, but I spent my final year at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm absorbing the poetics of bentwood. So, I merged some of my Italianness with compositional poetics tied to the work of Nordic architects like Folke Arström, Alvar Aalto, and Sigmund Leverentz who codified organic rationalism so that nature steps in and prevails over rigid forms before bending to become nature again. 76 | IFDM

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Achille Salvagni Atelier, London, new gallery opening show. Below, Mayfair interior, London. Next page, top, 49 meters M/Y Aurora, Rossinavi. Below, Achille Salvagni Atelier London, Pompei Exhibition.

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How did you become interested in nautical design? It started on dry land. I went from designing home interiors to those of boats, and from there moved on to more luxurious, higher-status projects. The world of yachts became a showcase for my work in realms that I would have struggled to access otherwise. What was the first boat you worked on? Mikimar, a 36-meter Canados yacht (in 2003). I was already working with the clients on an office building, and they offered me this job. I had recently graduated and was inexperienced but full of passion. It was challenging, but I liked the work and my success with it opened doors to a new industry; after that came designs for Oceanco, Rossinavi, Azimut Benetti, and Baglietto, among others.

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Residential and nautical design are quite similar areas. Does the experience cross over? Though the residential and the nautical realms may be similar, you have to be careful not to create a monster. I find it quite aberrant to take residential design lessons and apply them to boat design because boats aren’t houses. The compositional logic isn’t the same. But there are some things you can carry over. It’s one thing to apply what you’ve learned, and quite another to design yachts like they’re homes or homes like they’re yachts. Home design lets you try out different combinations of things. Boat designs are developed around a codified theme from the start, whereas I can codify a home many times and each time I can experience the space and decide to change the dimensions, surfaces, colors, etc. If I want, homes let me work in an almost Renaissance, completely artisanal way. Speaking of the Renaissance, you often make historical references... I consider myself an omnivore and I’m constantly reading about everything from art and fashion to

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culture in general. I’m also a huge history buff. This mix of knowledge and experience at different levels underpins all my designs. For example, in Baglietto’s Club M yacht we used Egyptian linens and materials that feel like Renaissance velvet. Borromini’s ideas inspired my design of the master cabin where I tried to use optical illusions and architectural artifice to expand an otherwise very constricted space. Culture is the basis of each design. Do you always find clients as cultured as you? No, but they are often beguiled by the themes I suggest. I think my work results from a constant search for perfection – in design and implementation – which ultimately finds its highest expression in close study and research. How do you make a place unique? In all my designs, I create a neutral shell with accents that add touches of uniqueness, be it an artwork or a design object, a particular texture or color. There’s always something slightly off-kilter: an art piece or a design object, a sudden change in scale

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or dimensional ratios. I also tend to create spaces that seem carved out, not added to; monochromatic places in which the plaster seems as if it were dug away by hand and as if the wood were planed and carved out from a solid piece. I like the idea of fluid visuals. I think it comes closer to human nature. I use soft, fluid forms to make more gentle the rigid lines that all rationalist architecture has forced on us, but that are less comfortable to our senses. In your designs, you often start with a theme. For Club M it was an interstellar voyage. Do you also take this approach in your home designs? Boats let you create stories within them that harmonize with their surroundings. They are moving objects whose scenery and geographic location are constantly changing. They create harmony because their interiors are designed to tell a finite story. Not so in the home. The lights and reflections that are created happen only in that home. Though part of an inspirational scenario, the placement of works or objects is strongly conditioned by the setting and owner. I obviously don’t take the same design approach for a home overlooking Central Park as for one in Cairo or in an alpine valley.

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What is your mission within this originality? My mission is no different from that of other designers. I think we should focus exclusively on staying true to function and enhancing harmony and beauty. When you betray this philosophy, you undermine the experience. I always try to make sure that the function is untouched, but that there’s also a playful, creative experience that enhances its use.

Achille Salvagni

Previous page, below, 50 meters M/Y Endeavour II, Rossinavi. This page, 35 meters M/Y, Azimut Benetti, and 50 meters M/Y, Baglietto.

How would you summarize your approach? My philosophy is tied to tradition, the platform from which I will always launch into the future. History is a starting point, a way to conquer what I’m looking at using a logic that is always composed and very respectful. I would like to be considered a gentle architect in the way I approach my designs. I don’t consider myself aggressive, I’m not a screamer. I’m a person who tends to do things quietly, looking at the small details without losing sight of the overall harmony.

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Cantiere del Pardo, going beyond the bounds The shipbuilder from Forlì, since it was established in 1973, has come to mean sailboats and motorboats that are safe, reliable, rapid and respectful of the sea with boats born of craftsmanship, innovation, design, and a (crazy) desire to keep pushing into new frontiers Author: Francesca Gugliotta

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Brands • Grand Soleil • Pardo Yachts • VanDutch

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ince 1973, it has built more than 5,000 sailboats, received over 20 awards, won prestigious regattas, including a recent win at ORC World Championships 2022, taken part in over 500 boat shows, and established a network of 65 dealers around the world. Cantiere del Pardo, one of the jewels in Italian boating’s crown, was originally founded in Bologna and later moved to the central area of Forlì. Cantiere del Pardo’s adventure got underway with Grand Soleil Yachts, a well-established brand for boats for regattas and long distances, eventually joined by Pardo Yachts (known for spacious, elegant yachts) and VanDutch Yachts (featuring futuristic designs). Its base values are design and construction quality, experience passed down

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through generations in a place with a powerful tradition of craftsmanship, excellent service, sustainability, innovation as a guiding light, and a pinch of “madness,” that (crazy) desire to push into new frontiers. This all leads to boats conceived and designed for expert, discerning shipowners, whose desires the shipyard understands and interprets as they support the customers on a clear and open process of selection and customization, giving them constant assistance, from dock services to offshore boating. Cantiere Del Pardo sees its customers as a family and a community, organizing events for them such as the Grand Soleil Cup, now in its 20th year at the Punta Ala marine; and opening its VanDutch Center for VanDutch shipowners, where they

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Opening page, 1. The production facility in Forlì covers 40,000 square meters. Among its cuttingedge processes and technologies, its carpentry department stands out, based on tradition and the manual expertise of skilled craftspeople as does the assembly department where each boat is assembled with care for the final test in the test tank. 2. In Class B, Grand Soleil 44 Essentia has won the 2022 ORC B World Championship for the second consecutive time, finishing three points ahead of Andrea Rossi’s ClubSwan 42 Mela. 3. Production department. 4. With hull lines by Mulder Design, the new VanDutch 56 is the fourth model of a range which is between 48 and 75 feet.

5. Pardo GT52, a novelty that is positioned between the Walkaround and the Endurance range, featuring more spacious and comfortable volumes without sacrificing performance.

can take advantage of shore and boat care services and participate in exclusive events. Everything starts in its production facility in Forlì, which covers 40,000 square meters. Among its cuttingedge processes and technologies, its carpentry department stands out, based on tradition and the manual expertise of skilled craftspeople, as does the assembly department where each boat is assembled with care for the final test in the test tank. The materials it uses are high-tech and high-performance, such as carbon and fiberglass for the frame, glued and laminated inside the hull to support high loads and ensure the solidity of the entire vessel. High-quality teak was chosen for the decks, held together without screws or dowels, using vacuum bonding instead. Among

the shipyard’s new products this year is the Pardo GT52 motor yacht, the newest member of Pardo Yachts, a cross-over between a walkaround and a classic cabin cruise. The design’s central feature is the continuity between inside and outside and its versatile use, optimized by a variety of solutions for the interior layout. As for VanDutch, the new VanDutch 56 is remarkable, the fourth model in the range between the 32- and 75-footers, and is a distillation of performance, design, and comfort. For its Grand Soleil line, coming out next boating season are the Grand Soleil 40 and the Grand Soleil 72, the brand’s new flagship. In other news, an expansion is underway of its headquarters to hold a recently unveiled new test tank and build a shed that can handle the

construction of boats up to 24 meters long, to go into operation in coming months to increase the shipyard’s production capacity. Cantiere del Pardo is also pushing forward on the sustainability front: its priority is to pursue a strategy of reducing materials used, carefully control its supply chain and suppliers and ability to provide eco-friendly alternatives, such as synthetic teak to reduce the environmental impact of deforestation. The company is planning to install solar panels for its energy needs and to map its CO2 emissions to orient its climate action. Photos: Alberto Cocchi, Luca D’Ambrosio, Studio Borlenghi, Fabio Taccola IFDM | 83

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ISA Classic M/Y Reslilience, Palumbo Superyachts

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ISA Classic M/Y Reslilience, Palumbo Superyachts

The call of the sea Palumbo Superyachts introduces ISA Classic M/Y Resilience, a 65-meter yacht with a streamlined and dynamic contour, an eye-pleasing vessel enhanced with details celebrating the world of the sea

ith its 65 meters, 6 decks and over 1400 GT tons, M/Y Resilience is a creation built at the Palumbo Superyachts shipyard in Ancona that embodies the best craftsmanship and technical and production skills of the Italian shipyard. “Nothing is left to chance in this design. Even the double-color blue and white exterior paint was designed for the same purpose as the black windows, which is to confer on the yacht a streamlined and dynamic

profile from stem to stern along the whole length of the hull,” Enrico Gobbi of Team for Design explains. He designed the exteriors and interiors, the Palumbo Superyachts’ technical team was in charge of the naval architecture and Edmiston and RVB Marine supervised the project on behalf of the owner. Gobbi continues, “Another distinctive feature which lightens her shape and makes her appear more elegant is the design of the mast, with two large wings supporting the satellite

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ISA Classic M/Y Reslilience, Palumbo Superyachts

Naval architect: Palumbo Superyachts Exterior and interior design: Enrico Gobbi of Team for Design Furnishings: Minotti, Paola Lenti, Roberti Rattan, Vaar Lighting: Porta Romana, Heathfield & Co Transparent grand piano: Edelweiss Chandelier and artwork: Preciosa Home entertainment, audio/video, lighting and domotics: Videoworks Fireplace: Custom-made from cracked glass and polished stainless steel by Dolce far Niente Hull material: High Tensile Steel Superstructure material: aluminum alloy LOA: 65.5 m Max beam: 12 m GT: 1420 Main engines: 2 x MTU 12V4000M63 Cruise speed: 14 kn Max speed: 17.5 kn Guest cabins: 6 Crew cabins: 9 Author: Francesca Gugliotta Photo credits: Blueiprod, Tom van Oossanen

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domes and further elongating the profile.” The interior design was devised in collaboration with Carlo Lionetti Co-Director of Interiors for Team for Design on Resilience. We wanted to express a modern and refined style demonstrating an equally meticulous attention to the use of steel and to details in general.” Built in steel and aluminum, the yacht’s internal layout has six cabins with a seventh convertible one, including a 12-meterwide master suite embellished with a crystal and polished chromed steel chandelier, designed by Enrico Gobbi and made by Preciosa. The furnishings are contemporary, with clean lines, specifically chosen to dialogue with the exterior spaces featuring prestigious, attractive materials such as the brown rosewood for the furniture veneer and the onyx tops. Among its most striking features are its many references to the sea, every detail

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celebrating and paying homage to the marine world, starting from its color palette of cobalt blues that evoke the seabed to the sculptural circular staircase between the decks. It is decorated with a magnificent jellyfish installation in glass of varying colors, also designed by Enrico Gobbi and made by Preciosa, stunning when lit at night. The ISA Classic M/Y Resilience is a journey in itself, a succession of unexpected corners for entertaining and relaxing in direct contact with the sea. The lower deck is arranged with a lounge area, bar, showers, gym, sauna, massage room and a welcome area for guests boarding and disembarking from tenders, and the beach club stretches to over 180 square meters. And then there’s the 6-meter long spacious living and dining area continuous with the stern deck, equipped for counter-current swimming, a sky lounge with a transparent Edelweiss piano. The observation deck becomes a reserved area where guests can enjoy a breathtaking view in complete privacy, in connection with the sea. 90 | IFDM

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Taking shelter amidst the ice A place joining culture, shelter, and contemplation of the age-old beauty of Greenland’s glaciers, Ilulissat Icefjord Center, designed by Dorte Mandrup, gives special access to the secrets of nature and its fragility – and our own

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he architecture is completely integrated into nature and is also at its service. The new Ilulissat Icefjord Center, a visitor center on the Kangia Fjord on the west coast of Greenland, 250 km north of the Arctic Circle, has this dual quality. Its fits into the harsh, pristine landscape with its atypical configuration, following the landscape’s gentle slope and infinite horizontal expanses. In the broader context, its presence is discreet, almost silent if not

Ilulissat, Greenland

Client: Realdania, Avannaata Kommunia and the government of Greenland (Naalakkersuisut) Architect: Dorte Mandrup Landscape design: Kristine Jensen. Landscape & Architecture Engineer: Søren Jensen Rådgivende Ingeniørfirma Exhibition design: JAC Studios Lighting design: Fortheloveoflight Author: Veronica Orsi Photo credits: Adam Mørk

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for the building’s powerful resonance as more than a mere place for gathering or shelter but a place to experience the effects of climate change. The Icefjord Center is near the town of Ilulissat, on the mouth of the Kangia Fjord (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004), which is dotted by the massive icebergs of Sermeq Kujalleq – among the fastest and most active glaciers in the world — making their way to Disko Bay. Giving us special access to this vision of genuine, 94 | IFDM

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wild nature, the center becomes a bridge between the city and the landscape. This was the guiding idea for the Copenhagen-based Dorte Mandrup, the studio that designed the project, reputed for making architecture on world heritage sites. The studio’s founder describes its structure as “a snowy owl’s flight through the landscape,” for its aerodynamic, lightweight structure appearing to levitate over the ground. This concept’s purpose is primarily functional to avoid disturbing nature

Ilulissat, Greenland

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Ilulissat, Greenland

and its course. The structure (measuring just under 1,500 square meters) is made up of 50 steel load-bearing frames that gradually rotate to form a boomerang shape on the ground with increasing slopes on the sides that prevent the accumulation of snow and let the wind sweep it away from the facade; in the spring, when the snow melts, the water from the thaw can also easily flow on a path below the building, made possible by the slightly raised volume, towards the adjacent Sermermiut Lake. The visible twist that results from the roof ’s arrangement is a conceptual continuation of the hiking trails in the surroundings, which are freely accessible to observe the fjord before actually venturing inside; there are two access points to the center at its ends, to the east and west, both covered and serving as shelters as well as gathering places. The actual visitor center is in the center of the building and is open year-round. An area for exhibitions is supported by a film room, a café and a shop as well as research and training facilities. The intended users are not only but tourists but also locals, politicians, firms and researchers who can learn here about the history of ice (including through a permanent exhibition conceived by JAC Studios), and tied by the history of evolution, directly experiencing the oldest rock in the world, that of Greenland. No less significantly, from here we can directly perceive the consequences of climate change on the arctic landscape. One of Dorte Mandrup’s goals was to remark the “fleeting” presence of this building (and humanity at large) compared to the ancient solidity of the nature around it. This was done through a design with a low environmental impact along with the careful use of materials, which are also sustainable, mainly oak wood and steel, and the minimal use of cement. “The Icefjord Center offers a refuge in the dramatic landscape and aims to become a natural gathering point from which you can experience the infinite, non-human scale of the Arctic wilderness, the transition between darkness and light, the midnight sun, and the Northern lights dancing across the sky,” says Dorte Mandrup.

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13 meters of glamour and speed Azimut Yachts launches an extra compact Verve 42, its bold new 13-meter sporty weekender

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he new Azimut Verve 42 is fast, compact, and extraordinarily liveable. It brings together all the features that made the Verve 47 a top seller, the forerunner of the weekender market. In 2020, it was the first to combine the features of high performance American outboards with Italian cabin cruisers to respond to the demand of the US market. This new model combines the functionality and speed of the center consoles of fishing boats with a taste of the glamor, comfort, beauty, and flair for entertaining of Italian-style yachts. It condenses into a smaller space the livability of its predecessors in a more accessible context, with the market niche of younger shipowners in mind. Its dual nature is backed by the same design team’s involvement in the design process: Michael Peters for the Mercury Racing

Verve 42, Azimut Yachts

Builder: Azimut Yachts Hull design: Michael Peters Exterior and interior design: Francesco Struglia Construction material: Carbon fiber + GRP Length overall: 12.9 m – 42’ 4’’ Max width: 3.94 m – 12’ 11’’ Motorization/Transmission: 3 x 450 Mercury Racing Maximum speed: up to 45 kn Cruising speed: up to 33 kn Cabins: 1 (2+2 beds) Author: Antonella Mazzola Photo credits: courtesy of Azimut Yachts

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Verve 42, Azimut Yachts

450 Hp propulsion hull, Francesco Struglia for the interiors and exteriors. Just like in the Verve 47, the Stepped ‘V’ Ventilated Tunnel (SVVT) hull designed by Peters reduces water resistance by ensuring a soft, clean wave entry as well as excellent stability. Exteriors and interiors were designed by Francesco Struglia with an approach that heightens their function and brings the water and guests into a close connection. On the exterior, there are distinctive, “sharp” lines and glazing that rises and grows, starting from the wall up to the gunwhale to bring light to the interiors, opening at the helm station and giving a shared feeling of being profoundly connected to the water. The yacht’s sporty flair – whose unique transparent elements are a nod to 1970’s Italian sports cars – is balanced out by its sophisticated, inviting, social spirit. It is “a truly impressive level of comfort for a yacht of this type, starting from ergonomic studies through to performance, structural stability, reliability and the beauty of the materials chosen,” Francesco Struglia

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explains, adding: “The goal was to create a model that gave us everything possible in terms of optimally using the space, practicality and performance. Its more compact spaces led us to create a more natural connection between inside and outside; in the stern, we made the cockpit easy to maneuver in, and the platform for entering the water can be accessed from either side of the mobile kitchen; on the bow area, we created a large sundeck that stretches over the entire right side. Inside we create unique spaces, suited to weekends of glamour and fun.” The layout follows fluid routes, which can flexibly adapt to different activities while boating or stopping for a relaxed, highly pleasant experience on board for up to a dozen guest. The outdoor area is a fully multipurpose living area with TV, mini-kitchen and retractable table, lounging area with cushions; at the stern, a fold-down wall can make a swimming platform and has a ladder inside to climb back up. Below deck, the dining area is convertible into a double bed and its comfortable double cabin with a bathroom can accommodate up to four guests for last-minute overnight stays. 98 | IFDM

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Verve 42, Azimut Yachts

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ARTIFICIAL ISLANDS

Clients: Wide Horizon Group, A8 Design Center Architects: Unarchitecte Architect in charge: Zhang Hetian Construction company: Superstructure, Unarchitecte Collaborators: Superstructure Author: Elena Franzoia Photo credits: He Yao, ZHANG Hetian

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Chengdu, China

Merging with the lake The Beijing-based unarchitecte studio created Floating island of sky, a temporary system of artificial islands and separate routes in a lake area in Chengdu, China, offering new opportunities for relaxation and leisure intended for the next ten years

he Luxelakes Water City of Chengdu features a mix of residential, commercial and recreational areas in the central Chinese province of Szechuan. The young architects of the Beijing-based studio unarchitecte built a floating pedestrian link here between the C9 Food Street di Luxes’ Island and the Chengdu Rainbow Hut artwork by the Japanese artist Sekiguchi, over 70 meters from each other in a straight line. The request from the client (the firm in charge of the area’s development) was for a low-cost design that combined creativity, material and formal experimentation and that could last 10 years and then be completely reversed. The idea was inspired by the famous temporary walkway system Floating Piers which was conceived as land art by French artists Christo and JeanneClaude on Lake Iseo in Italy in 2016, and the more recent Parkipelago designed in Copenhagen by Marshall Blecher and Studio Fokstrot. The unarchitecte architects created Floating Islands of Sky: a project in progress, using a process constantly reviewed and optimized along the way. The original concept was of a floating system so integrated in the lake’s natural environment that it would virtually disappear from sight. The merging and dissolving effect was to be achieved using visible material surfaces with colors and textures like water that could reflect the neverending movement of clouds as well as areas permeable to water that could be enlarged by lowering dividing barriers to make a high-performing project including the natural shifting level of water caused by the changing of seasons. However, considering the impossibility of completely hiding the project in the landscape, including because of the costs such a complex system would have had, the next idea was to create an archipelago of artificial islands with an effect as natural as possible, full of plant life, connected by a submerged path, similar to a ford, and serving dif-

ferent functions (swimming pool, picnic areas, fishing and relaxation areas). The final project emerged from a combination of these two approaches. The islands are hexagons of different proportions, positioned at carefully studied intervals with some parts always outside of the water and others, particularly along the edges, that are permeable and submerged or not depending on the season. This makes the access from three possible directions more interesting and varied for visitors: by water with boats and dinghies, through a path completely out of the water, or on other partially submerged paths.

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Be Cool, Nautor’s Swan

In the name of absolute versatility Be Cool is the pioneer vessel in the Swan 98 series, the latest fleet of Nautor’s Swan maxi yachts. This uncompromising, semi-custom ship is elegant and comfortable, built as both a pleasure craft and a high-performance racing boat

omfort, safety, and reliability are the cornerstones of the design for the new Swan 98 – thirty meters of contemporary elegance with the hallmark high performance of the Finnish brand, whose nautical construction techniques and craftsmanship rely on the use of top materials and cutting-edge technology. Germán Frers, who

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designed the ship’s structure and exterior lines, explains: “The design of the Swan 98 started as an evolution of the Swan 95 at the request of a client, a well-known sailor, looking forward to cruising and doing occasional races with his friends and family.” It is constructed without compromise: both hull and deck are built using epoxy SPRINT® pre-reg carbon

Shipyard: Nautor’s Swan Naval architect & Exterior styling: Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering Interior design: Misa Poggi Design Length (LOA) f.t.: 31.05 Length (LWL): 26.63 Beam: 6.97 Draft: 3.20/4.90 Displacement: 62,500 kg Sail area: 267.5 sqm Cabins: 1 owner + 3 guests + 3 Crew cabins Engine: Cummins 305 mhp Author: Désirée Sormani Photo credits: courtesy of Nautor’s Swan, Dan-Erik Olsen

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Be Cool, Nautor’s Swan

fiber interior and exterior skins on a core of M-grade Corecell foam. This gives the ultimate structural stiffness and rigidity at the lightest possible weight, while at the same time ensuring absolute structural safety and reliability, with the help of a substantial sailing surface with a mast about 42 meters high (i.e., as high as a 30-story house). Starting from a standard design, there are countless options and variations available, so each Swan 98 reflects the desires and style of its individual owner. One such option is to have a telescopic keel that, along with a pair of rudders, reduces the draft from 4.9 to 3.2 meters so that bays and ports can be reached in shallow waters. “Be Cool is the first of four units in a series that includes a ‘performance package’ so owners can participate in international races while also enjoying all the amenities and a unique design that allows them to cruise around in comfort,” says Giovanni Pomati, CEO of Nautor Group. “They are all totally customizable, so no Swan 98 will ever be the same as another, including in the interior. There is also an ‘owner’s suite aft’ version and an ‘owner’s suite forward’ version.” IFDM | 103

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With its 6.97-meter beam, the Be Cool has good form stability at sea and is roomy with abundant living spaces. The cockpit, which can be converted into a dining area if needed, provides room for the owner and guests to relax while at sea and, at anchor, transforms into a social area with a sofa for sunbathing. For water access, the transom opens hydraulically onto the sea creating a teak-decked swim platform. Each area is of utmost versatility. Below deck, the interiors were the fruit of Misa Poggi’s creativity. “When designing Swan interiors, I think of tradition and innovation melding together, without getting too extreme or virtuoso,” says the designer. “The main principles are accuracy and technique, as well as pairing the use of natural and traditional materials with uncompromising craftsmanship.” Owners can choose between three different moods: Timeless Classic, Traditional Navy, or Wine Cowes. The first is cosmopolitan and elegant, the second is more closely tied to yacht-club traditions, and Red Wine/Cowes is for bon vivant types who like to entertain. Dark oak furniture with a satin finish marks the Traditional 104 | IFDM

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Be Cool, Nautor’s Swan

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Be Cool, Nautor’s Swan

Navy version chosen for the Be Cool, used for the crew quarters too, in line with the boat’s overall style. Like the main deck, the saloon is versatile and can be enjoyed for conversation, relaxation, watching TV or dining, depending on the time of day. Two small adjustable tables can be turned into a large, eight-seat dining table. To their left is a coffee table with tray top to use as a storage unit or a footstool. The materials and colors create a warm, comfortable atmosphere. Oak with a satin finish was paired with un-dyed linen upholstery by Filippo Uecher in a mix of washed navy blue and natural linen tones combined with panels and details in cognac-colored leather. The light-colored wooden bottom boards and the taupe-colored ceilings with wooden inserts create an elegant contrast. The details and finishes of the saloon, the three guest cabins (two with two single beds, one with a double), and the owner’s aft suite with private access all fit the overall style. The owner chose to put up back-lit art photographs in place of portholes; After all, a Swan ship is meant to be experienced outdoors, at one with the wind and sea.

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Sardinian identity Studio Marco Piva deftly gave Chia Laguna resort a new personality in complete sync with the local landscape. The resort complex includes three hotels, all renovated with a new design that protects local history while giving a new design to its hospitality

he environmental and landscape context is dominant in the redevelopment project of the Conrad Chia Laguna, by Studio Marco Piva, set in a sliver of paradise in southern Sardinia. The large complex includes three hotels — the 4-star Hotel Village, the 5-star Baia di Chia Resort, Curio Collection, and the 5-star luxury Hotel Laguna — dispersed in the Mediterranean scrub amongst white beaches, rocky dunes covered with plant life and lagoons full of pink flamingos. This made it a necessity to start from the local area, working with a local expert to reconsider the architecture, landscaping and lighting through a redesign of the rooms and common areas, in a process of osmosis between inside and outside, where nature and tradition merge. The firm gave all of the accommodations a specific 106 | IFDM

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Domus de Maria, Italy

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Domus de Maria, Italy

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character — diversified to each target group — with a new local identity, more precise and welldefined. Promoting local history and evoking local roots, it creates a sensory experience of full relaxation immersed in the atmosphere of authentic Sardinia. Major construction entailed increasing capacity and comfort to foster socializing, as well as using outdoor spaces that had been unused before, turning them into little islands for socializing. The Chia Laguna Resort, affiliated through IHC with the Curio Collection by Hilton brand, was renovated to become a 5-star resort, elevating the overall quality by diversifying the spaces and renovating its services. The theme of a “wild place” was supported here by the resort’s configuration with rooms in a bungalow style spread over the promontory stretching towards the coast, affording awe-inspiring views of nature. In its seventyseven rooms, white had been predominant and is now contrasted with earth hues, such as sand and clay, and natural fiber furnishings and finishes from local craftspeople. The nature theme returns

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Domus de Maria, Italy

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in the hotel’s main common area, the Il Ginepro restaurant, with decorations and wall and floor coverings that echo the hand-knotted fringes of traditional Sardinian fabrics and vegetable-based materials like jute, linen, bamboo and woven maritime reed. Hotel Laguna is also a five-star hotel and in 2022 became part of Conrad Hotels & Resorts by Hilton. Studio Marco Piva worked with an international approach to high-end hospitality starting with creating a “sense of arrival” through the terraces made of local rocks with Mediterranean scrub that ushers guests to the entrance. Biancone di Orosei marble is used frequently in the hotel’s interiors and matches with the terracotta of the floor, local craft pieces and the textures of Sardinian fabrics and decorations. From the ceiling of La Terrazza restaurant a series of decorations hang, suggesting organic and soft shapes, such as algae and shells, making it like a strange, inverted seabed. The overall effect clearly conveys the concept of luxury and well-being associated with Mediterranean style, including the IFDM | 109

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Client: Oaktree Capital/Westmont Architecture, Interior design & Landscape restyling: Studio Marco Piva Landscape & Green consultant: èRocco, Linea Verde Project manager: Arcadis Main contractor: Korus International Furnishings: on design; 41zero42, Dirello, Domingo, Ethimo, Gervasoni, Kave Home, Maison du Monde, Marmiragano, Patavium Design, Pedrali, Rever, Simmons, Skillmax, Technogym, Viccarbe Lighting: custom decorative lighting; AGM, Axolight, Coin Casa, Fontana Arte, Forestier, Karman, Linea Light, Vibia, Vistosi Kitchens: Prisma Bathrooms: Ceramica Flaminia Doors and windows: Talloru Air-conditioning system: Tecnoclima Ceilings and walls: Ariostea, Gepa Tinteggiature, Marazzi, Margraf, Neolith, Pavigym, Ragno, Talloru, Vescom Fabrics and carpets: Arte Tessile Samugheo, Flukso, Eco Contract_Moquette Pool: Diamond Chemical & Pool Art works: Arte Sarda, Desenio Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Andrea Martiradonna, courtesy of SMP; Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia

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106 rooms divided into two areas: those directly attached to the hotel services and the family area, organized in suites. The colors and forms of the Sardinian tradition are concentrated in the hotel village, particularly in the family areas, whose 240 rooms were renovated and the common areas repurposed. Piva carefully studied the needs of children, converting a large area in the reception for all-day-dining (Domus) and a Kids Restaurant, decorated with special kid-sized furnishing. The concept draws on the marine world and its fresh style through the color contrast between blue and white and the shapes of shells recurring in the organic section of the ceiling lamps and the suggestion of sea waves in the textures of the wall coverings. The pool in the Kids Club, has been redesigned, removing the entrance steps and replacing them with a gentle slope. The play islands have water games and wood toys with ergonomic shapes to immerse even the youngest guests in a genuine local sensory journey.

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Navetta 37 Telli, Custom Line

The art of seafaring The super yacht Navetta 37 Telli promises its fortunate guests more than sea and comfort, offering a dive into international contemporary art too

s we all know, Italian taste extends to every aspect of life’s pleasures. The brand-new Navetta 37 Telli is all the proof we need, a tribute to life at sea and the best way to enjoy it, joining exceptional comfort and the enjoyment of contemporary international art. The owner has provided works from his own private collection by masters the likes of Alighiero Boetti, Alex Katz, and Robert Longo. Equally 112 | IFDM

prestigious are the brands, all quintessentially Italian, which add distinctive elegance to the luxury interiors. Marked by their defining attention to detail, Minotti, Roda, B&B, Ernestomeda, Poliform and Flexform created furnishing accessories in fine materials such as leather, alcantara, oak, and marble, heightening the already extraordinarily bright interiors of this super yacht almost 38 meters long (121.6 ft.) and a width of 8

Builder: Custom Line, Ferretti Group Design: Dipartimento Strategico di Prodotto, Piero Ferrari with Dipartimento Engineering Ferretti Group Furnishings: B&B Italia, Dedon, Ernestomeda, Flexform, Kettal, Minotti, Poliform, Roda Lighting: Contardi LOA: 37.04 meters (121.6 ft.) Max beam: 8 meters (26.3 ft.) Material: GRP Engines: MAN V12 1400 CR, 1400 Mhp Cruise speed: 12 kn Max speed: 15.5 kn Guest cabins: 5 Crew cabins: 4 People on board: 20 Author: Elena Franzoia Photo credits: courtesy of Custom Line

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(26.3 ft.). Made by Ferretti Group’s Custom Line, Navetta 37 Telli has a superior performance profile that translates into a powerful hull, with an edge fairing and deep keel, strongly defined by the front section that is raised to the first row of the superstructure. A wide array of technical solutions allows for excellent silence and absolute stability both during navigation and when anchored. These features include floating floors, an elastic joint in the transmission lines to absorb the vibrations of the axis line, and electro-hydraulic stabilizing fins. The spaces’ large proportions and use of the VOTIS infotainment domotic system directly from a smartphone or tablet make life on board easy. Guests are immediately ushered into a comfortable luxury atmosphere that defines the yacht from the entrance cockpit, where the use of the large sofa that faces the beach area is furnished with tables and chairs designed by the eclectic Japanese studio Nendo exclusively for Minotti.

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Navetta 37 Telli, Custom Line

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The heart of the design is the living area of the main deck, featuring Alighiero Boetti’s Circulazioni and Minotti furnishings, some custom-made, and in the dining area there are Poliform accessories and the vibrant pop colors of Alex Katz’s Dark Brown Hat. The use of LED lighting and Lasa Vena Oro white marble bring together the interiors of the main deck, whose bow is entirely covered by the master apartment. There are four guest suites on the lower deck, which also holds on the bow the crew cabins with bunk beds and private bathrooms. The outdoor spaces are also ultra-high quality, fundamental for life at sea, and include a large relaxation area with a sun deck with Roda and Minotti furnishings and a private area on the bow of the upper deck. The upper deck also holds the captain’s apartment and features an internal lounge on the sea that can be extended through mobile sections of a glass door to incorporate the panoramic cockpit, turning it into a large open space with an outdoor dining area.

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CRUISE TERMINAL

Tallinn

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Tallinn

The Tallinn Waterfront: livable, modern, communal A modern, multi-functional terminal in the bustling heart of Estonia’s largest port welcomes visitors with spaces for business, gathering and fun

esigned by SALTO Architects and Stuudio Tallinn, the new cruise-ship terminal located between Logi Street and the north-western dam of the old port city serves as both a transport hub and a social gathering place. The new structure features an 850-meter-long

promenade linking the parking area with access roads to the port. The design will soon be completed with the construction of a stop for local public transport ferries at the end of the walkway. The terminal is divided in two with a lower level meant to house the over ten million cruise-ship

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passengers who use the port each year, and an upper level that includes a public promenade, a restaurant, a playground, and terraces overlooking the sea. Superbly designed for minimal environmental impact, the terminal is operational in low season and can be used year-round. As the architects point out, “waiting areas can be transformed to host exhibitions, fairs or concerts for eight months of the year.” The street-level entrance and exit correspond with a sloping park planted with species native to Estonia’s northern coastal area. The gently sloping road leads visitors to the terminal. Part of the building’s roof is a paved promenade flanked by a restaurant, terraces with sea views, an exercise area, seating with shelter from the wind, and small public squares. The area under the elevated promenade forms an open-air terminal for a third cruise-ship pier still under completion. Solar panels, seawater heating 118 | IFDM

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Tallinn

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Tallinn

Architecture design: Salto Architects, Stuudio Tallinn Interior design: Marja Viltrop Landscape design: Maarja Gustavson, Polka Author: Antonella Mazzola Photo credits: Tõnu Tunnel, Terje Ugandi

and cooling, and materials like Kebony wood were chosen for the building’s extensive flooring and external cladding to make it sustainable. The simple interior layout includes a large waiting room at the front – which can be divided in two by sliding walls and mobile passport control booths if needed – and extra spaces like bathrooms and private offices at the back. A wide staircase leads to a gallery linking the interior with the roof level. The rooftop area extends beyond the building to the end of the peninsula.

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BOAT

Torpedo, J Craft

Vintage passion The Swedish boatbuilder J Craft brings the shipfaring heritage of its Viking forebears to build ships with the allure of fine craftsmanship applied to high-performance technologies. The result is powerful glamour as in the 42-foot Torpedo

hey stand out wherever they sail, whether South China Sea, from Hong Kong to Hainan, the Baltic Sea, from Gotland to Stockholm, or the Mediterranean, where they are often seen sailing from St. Tropez to Ibiza and Sardinia. Boats made by J Craft, the Swedish boatbuilder, are much loved by the jetset for their subtly vintage retro design and their high technical performance that make long sea trips possible. The first J Craft, a 38-foot Polaris model Cabrio Cruiser emerged from the shipyards in 1999 when it was founded. The craft went to the King of Sweden, His Majesty Charles XVl Gustav, and was launched in August of the same year. The royal family showed its clear admiration for the craftsmanship in construction that draws directly from the ancient local Viking traditions and the boatfaring heritage of the area. J Craft descends from the Vikings who settled in Gotland in the 12th century. The entire boatbuilding process is true to the slow crafting of quality that takes time, a finely balance mix of old and new know-how, in which form and function are given equal consideration. Today, more than 20 years since the shipbuilder was founded, the Cabrio Cruiser features classic design, fine materials, 120 | IFDM

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Torpedo, J Craft

and cutting-edge technology. Polaris is still the king’s favorite boat for Mediterranean cruises, built around a modern, mahogany-clad fiberglass hull and powered by Yanmar propulsion engines. The company draws on its in-born heritage of woodworking. This skill is on fine display in the 42-foot Torpedo, a flagship from 2009, with decking in sustainably sourced mahogany from West Africa, lacquered and painted 18 times, enhanced with leather and stainless steel finishes. Its graceful, curved lines are made of solid wood using a steam bending technique, virtually unchanged over the centuries. This was key for the hull, designed jointly with Volvo Penta to hold the IPS engine system without a rudder for effortless, intuitive, precise maneuvering. The craft offers high-level livability with an open cockpit with two sunbeds with room for up to 10 adults and a captain for day cruises. The spacious cabin also can sleep up to 4 people as needed. Builder and design: J Crafts Boats Engineering and naval architecture: Sodergren Yacht Design Hull material: Vinylester, fibreglass, PVC core LOA: 12,63m Beam overall: 3,63, Cruise Speed: 30kn Max Speed: 47kn Main Engines: 2x Volvo Penta IPS 650 Accommodation: 4 Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: courtesy of J Craft

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WONDER. SHANGHAI - SUZHOU, CHINA | YUANDANG PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE | BAU The 586m bridge celebrates the coming together of Jiangsu Province and Shanghai. It looks like a ribbon on the Yuandang Lake below. Its hybrid structure incorporates landscape, with a garden of trees

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and shrubs, infrastructure, architecture, and a porous wall that is both sculpture and playground. The 6m wide deck is divided into three bands: cycling path, vegetation band and walking path.

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WONDER. LISHUI CITY, CHINA | QUARRY NO. 9: STAGE SPACE | DNA DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE © Wang Ziling

The cathedral-like space, an example of top-down mining, has excellent acoustics suitable for lectures or the staging of Wuju opera. When it rains, the water collects in the interior surface and mirrors the surroundings.

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Inspired by the local opera and play-watching culture, a dynamic ‘stage’ in the fashion store integrates modern technology and dramatic tension to enhance multi-sensory immersive spatial experience.

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LIFE AT SEA

GIUSEPPE GISLON

The sea as the chance of a lifetime Since January 2022 he has been one of the world’s most envied captains. He sails on board Rebeca, Benetti’s first 40-meter Oasis, whose cutting-edge design makes it like a private island on the sea. Capt. Giuseppe Gislon tells us how he got on board with his heart (nearly) broken and how he started smiling again

hose born in Venice have an almost predetermined fate. From the cradle, they have the experience of water, the reflections of the sun on the waves, and the smell and taste of salt. For Venetians, going by boat is part of their everyday lives. But not everyone becomes a superyacht captain, especially if a sailboat is your love. But when you can expand your perspective and go beyond your horizons, it becomes easy to turn a passion into an opportunity, and it is just as fulfilling to have new experiences. This is what happened to Captain Gislon, now at the helm of Rebeca, the Benetti’s first 40-meter Oasis. author: Désirée Sormani portrait photo: Isabella Collavizza project photo: courtesy of Benetti Yachts

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Giuseppe Gislon

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Captain Gislon, how did your passion for boats come about? I was born in Venice and so my contact with water was immediate. At the age of 13, I went to the Tito Nordio Sailing School in Monfalcone. From then until I was 30, I raced every time I could in competitions all around the Mediterranean. I had my own boat; at the time it was easy to own a sailboat, with which I raced a lot. I enrolled in medical school (my parents wanted me to become a dentist), but I spent more time at sea than at the books, but I did finish the degree. How and why did you become a captain of large yachts? Life always holds big surprises... I never became a doctor. I got married and had 3 children (two of whom are adopted). What I knew how to do best to support a big family came from the sea, and during a difficult time, I decided to go back to the books and get several sailing licenses. In 2007, in Antibes, I discovered the Luxury Yacht Club and 130 | IFDM

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it opened my eyes to the world of the yachting industry. I no longer saw the sea just as a romantic thing but as a job possibility. My career as a yacht captain began on a 30-meter Azimut Leonardo. I consider myself a very lucky person but it’s a demanding choice, especially if you have a family. The highs and the lows. What’s a negative aspect of having the responsibility for a yacht? People just imagine us always basking under the sun in the middle of the sea. It’s a great image. But the reality is different, a ship’s crew has major responsibilities and a lot of work to do. There are the new rules for APA (Advanced Provisioning Account), which is the money for managing the guests on board; for example, now I have to pay 4% to the state of the Bahamas with a sizeable money transfer, which is an extra responsibility I personally would rather have gone without. Basically, a captain is responsible for more than the guests and crew on board and of course the boat...

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Giuseppe Gislon

What event has made the biggest impression on you over your career? After 10 years on the Mondomarine 42 meters, on which I did the Mediterranean-Caribbean and Thailand-Mediterranean in charters, I thought that would be where I finished my career. But Irma stepped in and changed my life... after a very major refit, the boat was perfect, and in June 2017, we moved her to St Maarten despite having been advised against going to the Caribbean during the hurricane period. The plan was to spend a few years there staying put. So I bought a house and moved the family there. But then something happened that was reported in newspapers around the world: the boat sank in the night between September 5 and 6, 2017, having hit by a container. It was such huge grief; I lost everything, work and home, in one moment. I got back on my feet with difficulty, and with an agency I sailed for a time on a 47-meter Ohana, then on Lady Trudy. Now I am on board the Oasis 40m Benetti Rebeca. How did you meet the current shipowner? He’s a real character in every sense. I met him through Floating Life, with which Lady Trudy did the uniforms. The company works in every aspect of the yachting industry, including yacht management and charters. Floating Life asked me if I was interested in interviewing with the

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owner of the new Benetti, who was looking for a captain. We met, liked each other and here we have been on board since January 8 of this year. What relationship does the owner have with it? He’s always on board, never leaving his boat. He’s completely in love. He only leaves her during the charter weeks. The American shipowner, Tim Ciasulli, is an extraordinary man, full of energy. He was also an offshore champion. Does this quality have a strong influence on the climate on board? Definitely! Though to be honest, it’s a quality that sometimes needs to be tamed because he’s a powerhouse and it’s not always easy to follow him in everything he does. It would take two crews to keep up with him! He’s really a dynamite! Once we had to sail in a rough sea, where the waves were 3 meters at the bow...I can tell you it was a very difficult experience, especially for a boat made for the Mediterranean.

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There is only one command post on board Rebeca. What do you like most in terms of the sensory experience, and what on a professionally level? It has incredible technology and a huge space, which is spare but exceptional use is made of it. It’s a wonderful experience, it feels like you’re on a spaceship, it feels like flying because the view is at least at 140°. How much does the owner use it personally, and how much does he charter it? This year, Mr. Ciasulli was on board a lot. Since I’ve been on board, it was chartered for 5–6 weeks. This year, it won’t go to the Mediterranean but to New Hampshire instead. Mr. Ciasulli loves being on board and he’s in his element. It’s a world he really likes. We go to places where there are always golf courses. And his wife is always with him; they’re an amazing couple!

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Giuseppe Gislon

Oasis 40 has a groundbreaking design, with Benetti as naval architects, RWD as exterior designers and Bonetti Kozerski Architecture as interior designers. What do you like most about it? As a guest, definitely the beach area in the aft. It’s amazing seen from the sea or from above. When you are sailing, there is no noisy area and those sitting in the stern don’t have to suffer gas fumes or spray; it’s a very well-built boat. And then when the side wings are lowered at anchor and the area expands, it’s spectacular. It’s a place closely connected to the sea, and this quality sets it apart from other boats. The sundeck is also beautiful but like in other boats. In the Bahamas, the view is marvelous. I would like to be a guest some time, sit in the pool area and watch the sun go down from there, quite a nice privilege. Is that the best time of day? No, for me, it’s the morning at dawn when you take up the moorings, everyone is asleep, you are the orchestra conductor and you leave quietly, because at that moment the boat is mine.

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RESORT

For wallflowers and social butterflies Marcio Kogan’s exotic modernism comes to the Fari Islands. Rather than restraining the landscape, Patina Maldives makes the most of the lush gardens and wide-open areas with permeable, dynamic spaces perfect for relaxing and socializing

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hether in bare feet or heels, slowing down to enjoy the slow life, or looking for a party, guests are wrapped in soft shadows and vibrant lights as they connect with nature amidst contemporary luxury and the infinite blues of the open sky overlooking the Fari Islands. The first hotel designed by Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan, founder of the awardwinning Studio MK27, is a kaleidoscope of atmospheres alternating between the public and the private, isolation and conviviality, simplicity and refinement. This constantly evolving place of contrasts brilliantly marries the peacefulness of a sanctuary with the comforts of a five-star hotel. Structured, tactile materials were used to create the soft yet precise shapes of the Patina Maldives facility. It perfectly exemplifies a very subtle design of a volume that respects its setting, capturing and amplifying the power of the landscape. The holiday village has 90 buildings including villas on the beach and stilt structures with private infinity pools overlooking the ocean.

Fari Islands, Maldives

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Fari Islands, Maldives

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The light, delicate volumes and architectural lines coalesce with the natural silhouettes, allowing spaces to communicate with textures and claddings that facilitate a gentle transition between open and closed environments. The communal spaces are the resort’s heart and evince this concept of permeability, culminating in the

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Fari Marina Village and the Fari Beach Club with shops, eateries and a pavilion for the immersive site-specific installation Skyspace Amarta by artist James Turrell. The spa is surrounded by lush plant life, “an island within an island” with indoor and floating massage rooms offering views of magnificent sunsets on the horizon. IFDM | 137

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Fari Islands, Maldives

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Fari Islands, Maldives

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Everything revolves around nature, from the deserted beaches to the forest paths with barely a sign of human intervention. The only path made of wood forms an axis dividing the entire complex, with the main building and most of the accommodations on one side and the spas, common areas, and beach club on the other. This distribution lets guests choose between being alone or being with others at any moment. Every aspect of Patina Maldives is linked to its commitment to transparency and sustainability. Single-use plastics are forbidden, some of the restaurants grow their own produce in the hotel’s organic garden and solar panels provide the facility’s energy. With only 10% of the property used for construction, guests can completely engage with nature while remaining close to the resort, since most of the atoll’s beaches are within a 15-minute walk. The earth-colored interiors are adorned with fine, opaque textures and age-old materials like wood, linen, rattan, rope, stone, and organic fibers that blur the boundaries with nature. Large sliding windows open the villas to the outdoors, while shutters allow guests to safely cocoon themselves inside. Practical yet elegant furnishings elevate 140 | IFDM

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Fari Islands, Maldives

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Owner and Developer: Pontiac Land Group Hotel operator: Capella Hotel Group Architectural design: studio mk27 - Marcio Kogan & Renata Furlanetto Interior design: studio mk27 - Diana Radomysler & Pedro Ribeiro Landscape design: Vladimir Djurovic Landscape Architects Lighting design: The Flaming Beacon Furnishings: Carlos Motta, Dedon, Ethimo, Gervasoni, Gloster, Kettal, Lin Brasil, Minotti, Mobler, Paola Lenti, PP Bassam Fellows, Vitra Lightings: Flos, Viabizzuno Author: Antonella Mazzola Photo credits: Fernando Guerra, George Roske

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the experience while meeting the needs of today’s travelers. Millwork furniture was made exclusively for Patina Maldives by Studio MK27; carefully selected pieces by global brands like Bassam Fellows, Lin Brasil, Gervasoni, and Vitra for the interiors and Dedon, Minotti, Carlos Motta, and Paola Lenti for the exteriors; stone bathtubs; and Nero Marquina marble components fill the spaces with individuality and luxury.

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RSY 38m EXP, Rosetti Superyachts

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RSY 38m EXP, Rosetti Superyachts

Emocean, emotions run high on the high seas Rosetti Superyachts joins the megayacht world with the RSY 38m EXP, a yacht made to sail any sea in the world with the luxurious comfort of a Mediterranean villa

he first RSY 38m EXP was an instant success when unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2021. Letters of intent were immediately signed to produce a 38-meter craft (currently being built) and a 40-meter version based on the same platform. After spending the winter in the Caribbean, Emocean also garnered praise from the American market at the Palm Beach International Boat Show. With an original layout and impressive stylistic-architectural details, this is the first unit launched by Rosetti Superyachts (RSY), a relatively new IFDM | 145

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shipyard founded in 2017 but supported by the Rosetti Marino group, which has ample experience in commercial shipbuilding and is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange. The design arose from the owners’ desire for a high-performance, long-range super yacht, among other things. “The owners wanted it to be multi-functional like an Explorer with the comfort of a luxury yacht,” says Hydro Tec founder Sergio Cutolo, who oversaw the ship’s design and engineering. The yacht was ‘made to measure’ for an owner who inspired, guided, and directed each choice. “It needed spacious interiors and large windows that open wherever possible to let in natural light and fresh air, so guests stay connected with the outdoors,” Cutolo explains. The exterior has classic lines and a bold, contemporary design. While it lacks the contours of an Explorer its stats are undeniable: 5000 miles at 10 cruising knots, with massive volumes and 700 square meters of indoor and outdoor living space, large stowage areas, and 3,000 146 | IFDM

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RSY 38m EXP, Rosetti Superyachts

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RSY 38m EXP, Rosetti Superyachts

liters of fridge and freezer space. On board, the large cockpit is connected to both a large bathing platform and an internal saloon divided into sitting and dining areas, creating a unique indoor/ outdoor environment. For the interior, the owners decided to replace the bulkhead usually separating the dining area from the main lobby in the middle of the ship with a spectacular crystal-and-steel wine cellar for 150 bottles. The lobby also stands out with its Giacinto Bosco sculpture and a grand staircase linking the decks. “It was clear from early in the design process that the staircase would be the fulcrum of the design around which all other functions would be distributed,” according to Francesca Burdisso, co-founder with Emiliano Capponi of the studio in charge of the interior design. The staircase leads to a bright room on the upper deck that serves as the main saloon. The owner wanted on-board life to happen here and on the sizable sun deck protected by a hard top. The style of the interior is modern and contemporary.

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Though made for sailing, the Emocean “was meant to suggest a Mediterranean villa, with large windows and terraces overlooking the sea,” Burdisso says. “So, we deconstructed volumes to play with the perception of the space and accentuate the three-dimensional nature of the materials.” The Ravenna-based studio used mostly natural colors in accord with the owners’ tastes and preferences. Crete-oak vertical partitions and bulkheads contrast with smoked-oak vertical slats, drawing attention to architectural details like the stairwell and entrance area. The lighting was central to the design, with even, diffused lighting in the main areas distinguished from the lighting of the areas with lowered ceilings. The master cabin located in the bow of the main deck is roomy and elegant with a private office, small balcony, large walk-in closet, and his-and-her bathroom areas. Four guest rooms are located in the lower deck, two with double beds and two with two single beds. There is plenty of outdoor space in which to relax and experience the ship freely in the open air.

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RSY 38m EXP, Rosetti Superyachts

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RSY 38m EXP, Rosetti Superyachts

Shipyard: Rosetti Superyachts Exterior design, engineering and naval architecture: Hydro Tec Interior design: BurdissoCapponi Yachts & Design Furnishings: Desalto, Moroso, Porada, Talenti Construction: steel/aluminum Overall length: 38 m Maximum beam: 8.85 meters Volume: 432 GRT Engines: 2 x MAN D2868 LE 425 (588kW) Cruise speed: 10 Cabins: 5 Berths: 12 + 7 crew Author: Désirée Sormani Photo credits: Alberto Cocchi

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HOTEL

The art of natural space Pure white serves as the ‘canvas’ on which light and shadow paint iridescent scenes, accentuating the blue of the surrounding ocean. The elegantly simple design of the evocative Sumei Skyline Coast Boutique Hotel in Sanya, China, by GS Design offers ever-shifting views of the landscape

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Sanya, China

njoying the seascape with a clear mind: This seems to have have been the driving thought of GS Design – a group of young designers from Shenzhen – at every stage of their project for the Sumei Skyline Coast Boutique Hotel in Sanya, a well-known tourist destination in China. The all-encompassing use of pure, powerful white inside and outside the building allows you to slow your breathing, clear your thoughts and calm your spirit. With nothing to disturb your contemplation of the sky and the ocean, the colors and tones that emerge at

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different times of day and night promote wellbeing. The movement of light and shadow on every surface marks time, poetically painting an everchanging spatial structure. Having long explored how architectural style interacts with human beings and nature, here the studio was also concerned with geometric shapes like circles, semicircles and squares within a three-dimensional aesthetic sequence, as well as repeated arches around the windows, which evoke peaking waves.

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Sanya, China

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HOTEL

Sanya, China

Owner: Sumei Skyline Coast Boutique Hotel, Sanya Architecture & Interior design: GS Design Furnishings: on design Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Ao Xiang

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The lobby is anything but traditional, a welcoming area without edges dominated by flowing, curving lines that shape the reception desk, the seats, the tables, and even the small pool that, filled to the brim, visually connects the interior with the expanse of sea beyond the window. The same full, enveloping effect of integration with the boundless ocean, which itself mirrors the sky, is repeated in the ground-floor beach-side infinity pool, the one on the terrace, and the various bathtubs in several rooms right next to the large windows. GS Design conceived all areas of the hotel to be open-concept, starting with the elimination of doors in the hallways and common rooms, not only to let light flow freely – skylights are also set above the beds – but to give guests ever varied views of the landscape.

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In&Out living

daaitalia.com

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SAILING YACHT

Elan E6, Elan Yachts

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SAILING YACHT

Elan E6, Elan Yachts

The Elan E6: a sport yacht with an eye to the future Made to be both sporty and comfortable, this brand-new 46-foot Elan yacht is the brainchild of Humphreys Yacht Design for the naval architecture and Pininfarina for the exterior and interior design. The flagship represents a new challenge for the Slovenian shipyard in grand style

fficiency meets technology and style in the new Elan E6. Designed for sport and performance, the new sailboat by composite technology pioneer Elan shipyard brings together the skills of the English design studio Humphreys Yacht Design for the naval architecture, hull, and technical aspects, world-class composite specialist Gurit, and Pininfarina for the exterior and interior design. “We wanted to give it a distinctly sporty design and create something solid and unique using only a few flowing lines,” explains Daniele Mazzon, Chief Transportation Designer at Pininfarina. “The result is a sailboat

with a clean design, a modern style, and an eye to the future, where high-performance lovers should always look.” The design team at the studio from Cambiano (just outside Turin) sought to steer the brand toward the future of sailing while respecting and reinterpreting the classic elements that Elan yachts are known for. Pininfarina has designed some of Ferrari’s most iconic car models as well as hundreds of projects in the transportation, residential, and product-design sectors. No stranger to the yachting industry, its long track record includes recent examples like the Wally 101 and the Wallycento Tango sailboat, as well

Shipyard: Elan Yachts Naval Architect& Exterior Styling: Humphreys Yacht Design Exterior and Interior design: Pininfarina Length (LOA) f.t.: 50’2” (15.30 m) Length (LWL): 46’3” (14,10 m) Beam: 4.49 Draft: 2.80 m Displacement: 11,250 kg Sail area: 122.27 sqm Cabins: 1 owner + 2 guests Engine: Yanmar 57 mhp Author: Désirée Sormani Photo credits: courtesy of Elan Yachts

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as megayachts like the Rossinavi and the Oceanco (whose concept it designed). All these high-impact designs, like that of the E6, borrow from various design fields in which the brand is universally known. “Our experience in residential design and architecture influenced our focus on materials, detailing, and livability, even in a case like this with much less space than on a megayacht,” Mazzon explained. Ergonomics was also important to the designers, who opted for comfortable, versatile solutions. Their attention to surfaces speaks to their automotive experience. The lines are indeed sportier than Elan’s usual designs, with sharper edges, a nearly flush deck like on larger boats, and a low wheelhouse. “We wanted to flatten it, like on boats of 80-100 feet.” The classic diagonal windows of traditional Elan vessels were re-imagined to increase glass surfaces, including in the hull. You can see this in both the owner’s cabin at the bow and the guest cabin at the stern (which has a toneon-tone film and window in keeping with the clean lines of the hull). There are also windows on the sides of the console as well as a double pane on the cover. 158 | IFDM

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The result is a modern design with a light-filled interior. An excellent alternation of oak with the white ceiling adds light, and black detailing gives it contemporary flair. Slanted steps make the staircase leading to the engine room an iconic piece in the saloon. Of course, the materials on board are high-tech, including fiberglass, carbon fiber, and the foam used for sport boats, As well as lightweight ecru fabrics for a racing vibe. Outside are two carbon-fiber steering wheels and winches positioned for easy sailing e precision trimming and fast unobstructed movements are the result of 1:1 scale model in-house testing with an Olympic sailing team. “The E6 challenged our capabilities and pushed the boundaries in terms of technology and design,” explained Marko Škrbin, director of Elan’s nautical division. “However, in concept and spirit, this yacht represents more of a return to our roots; it is a yacht for demanding sailors that also provides comfortable living aboard.” It comes as no surprise that the Elan 6 has already won two prizes: Best Sailing Yacht Design at the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2022 and the prestigious Red Dot Award. Lucky folks will be able to check it out in all its beauty at the Cannes Yachting Festival.

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BATHING RESORT

Rings in the water On the banks of Lake Almindsø, the Copenhagen-based studio Sweco Architects has designed the Eastern and Western Bathing Resort, a fully reversible, eco-sustainable project, allowing for diverse uses of the lake in the name of complete environmental respect

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Silkeborg, Denmark

ot far from the Danish city of Silkeborg in Jutland, Lake Almindsø is one of the country’s most popular bathing lakes because of its water depth, up to 20 meters deep, and its quality, as there are no pollutants, such as farming, industry or livestock, coming mainly from underground. The lake’s remarkable qualities also give rise to great biodiversity, with 20 aquatic plant species and 450 animal ones. Made up of two main basins, the lake recently underwent a functional improvement project by the

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Silkeborg, Denmark

Client: Silkeborg Municipality Collaborators: Ministry of Environment and Food of Demark, Danish Nature Agency Design: Sweco Architects Denmark, Lead Architect Peter Kristiansen Author: Elena Franzoia Photo credits: courtesy of Sweco Danmark

Copenhagen-based Sweco Architects, a firm that also works globally. Awarded in 2021 by the Municipality of Silkeborg as part of World Architecture Day, the Eastern and Western Bathing Resort speaks to the city’s goal to become the country’s outdoor capital. Two rings made completely of local wood intersect along the coastal line, forming a series of functions that optimize site use while ensuring minimal impact on this place of such high natural worth. This is why the project was developed in close collaboration with

the Danish Nature Agency, part of the Ministry of the Environment and Food in charge of environmental protection and sustainable development in Denmark. The project includes an ecosustainable bathing resort made up of a system of viewing cabins, pedestrian paths and leisure areas. The site is open to use and beautiful in all seasons to meet the needs of a diverse public that embraces both the world of athletes and that of children. For children, the project includes a sauna, bathing pools and areas that are protected and safe.

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CULTURAL & SOCIAL PARK

Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi

Religious immersion and figurative space Cebra Architecture has recently transformed the historic site of Qasr Al Hosn into a cultural and social park covering 140,000 sq.m., including the historic Qasr Al Hosn Fort and the new Musallah, which is a prayer hall slightly smaller than a mosque

efore Abu Dhabi was urbanized, the Qasr Al Hosn Fort — built in the 18th century to protect Abu Dhabi’s only freshwater well and later turned into a royal residence and governmental building — was the first thing travelers would see when they arrived to the coast from the desert. It was a vision rising from the sands like a magnificent sculpture, con-

stituting the birthplace of the city of Abu Dhabi. The master plan that the local Department of Culture and Tourism commissioned to Cebra Architecture enhanced the site with a 140,000 square meter cultural park complete with a Musallah that divides it diagonally into two contrasting landscapes. The desert landscape, on one side, is soft and open around the fort, recognizing its role

Client: Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) Architecture and landscape: CEBRA Architecture Plant specialist: SLA Engineer: GHD Conservation specialist: Elgaard Architecture Signage and wayfinding: Kossmann.Dejong Author: Antonella Mazzola Photo credits: Mikkel Frost

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as a landmark before the area became a modern metropolis; on the other side, near the Cultural Foundation, there is a paved area full of plantlife that connects the desert landscape with the city’s modern grid layout. The two landscapes are connected by a public urban space, criss-crossed by irregular lines and shapes inspired by the mud cracks that form in the coastal areas of the desert and the salt pans surrounding the city. These shapes convey the transition between natural sand and urban asphalt, serving as “design components” for the entire site and creating a “stepped” narrative rooted in the original landscape. Along its intermediate areas, the horizontal planes and inclined surfaces gradually turn into buildings, culminating in the Musallah, covering 1,100 square meters. The prayer hall is located at the northeastern corner of the site as a series of small, interconnected buildings that form a cave-like structure, surrounded by water. A specific function is given to each individual space, connected to each other by lighted glazed corridors placed above

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the pools of water, which symbolically purify the faithful during an experience of spiritual immersion. The volume has been arranged to create two mirrored routes divided by gender, one for women and the other for men. As we gradually approach the narrow passages between the “rocks,” the noise and bustling life of the city slowly fades away and visitors enter the entrance hall, from which the true religious ritual starts, leading first to a room that evokes the famous Cave of Hira, where the Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation — and towards the spaces for ablution and preparing for prayer facing Mecca. The geometric shapes of the landscape and buildings are mirrored in the interior in patterns of the skylights. In the entrance, their surface is cement and, in the prayer halls, they are clad with copper to symbolize through an evocative interplay of reflections, the cosmos and the heaven towards which humans have always looked to wonder and reflect on our existence. IFDM | 165

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BGX70, Bluegame

‘X’ for crossover The new BGX70 yacht model designed by Bluegame, a Sanlorenzo brand, escapes easy categorization and impresses with its innovation both in the hull and the interior layout. The end result came out of a collaboration between Luca Santella, the brand’s product manager, and Zuccon International Project design studio

he ‘X’ is a reference to its cross-over spirit. Embodying the best features of different yacht types, it does not fit into just a single category. An energetic 70-foot yacht made to amaze even long-time shipowners, BGX70 was built by the Bluegame shipyards of Sanlorenzo and designed in a joint collaboration between Luca Santella, the brand’s head of product strat-

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egy, and the Zuccon International Project design studio. The fiberglass hull was made by naval architect Lou Codega. Extremely high performing in all conditions, its large external multi-use areas in which to maneuver under cover are uniquely functional and safe with the help of high protection walkways. Its innovation is also in its unique layout, in which light is fundamental, especially

Builder: Bluegame Concept: Luca Santella Design: Luca Santella & Zuccon International Project Hull design: Louis T. Codega Furnishings: custom designed; B&B Italia, Living Divani, Meridiani, Minotti, Moroso Length overall (LOA): 21,86 m - 71 ft. 7 in Beam: 5.60 m - 18 ft. 3 in Engines: 2 x Volvo Penta IPS 1.200 D13 / 2 x 662 kW / 900 HP STD, 2 x Volvo Penta IPS 1,350 D13 / 2 x 735 kW / 1,000 HP OPT Max speed: 28 kn +/- 5% | **30 kn+/- 5% Cruise speed: 25 kn +/- 5% | **27 kn +/- 5% Max passenger: 16 Berths: 6+2 Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Maurizio Baldi

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in the living areas, where the percentage of glazed surface is so high that it feels as if the inside and outside are a single space. “The upper part of the boat, the ‘coach roof ’ is 80% glazed,” Luca Santella says. “This meant solving the structural issues with a metal frame on which the glass parts are fit. The large hull windows were less problematic in structural terms as it only involved reinforcing the side with fiberglass.” A cornerstone of the design is a deep connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, which can be linked through a system of sliding doors for optimal flexibility and variable use. The separation between the different spaces can be changed as needed, which lets BGX70 meet the needs of multiple parts of the market. Another key feature is being able to spread the day area over two levels, connected with an internal staircase, to constitute two different living rooms as desired. “The initial goal was to create a spatial and residential continuity between the beach area, or aft platform, and the interior of the boat,” Santella continues. “We, therefore, created two living IFDM | 167

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areas, one in the lower deck in direct contact with the sea and the owner’s cabin, and the other on the upper deck.” A lightweight, refined and typically marine style was chosen for the interiors of the common areas and cabins — two or three cabins, depending on whether the owner cabin’s flexibility is used to make a study/living area as well. According to the Zuccon design studio: “The use of teak wood painted white with open pores dominates with architectural elements closely tied to the nautical tradition. Contrasting with it are pastel colors with hues from gray to blue, giving the interiors a nice, well-balanced contrast without being overpowering.” Design furnishing pieces include those from Moroso, Living Divani, Minotti, B&B Italia and Meridiani, though “almost all the furnishing elements are custommade, from the cabinets to the beds, desks and shelves. The principle of space optimization reigns on board, where style, ergonomics and function are in a perfect balance.” 168 | IFDM

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CHAPEL

Tai’an, China

A moon in the pool In the mountainous area of Tai’an, China, Syn Architects created The Hometown Moon, a hall for ceremonies in direct contact with the landscape, spotlighting the relationship of contemplative merging between human beings and nature that is a hallmark of Eastern spirituality

ine Women’s Peak is part of the Tai mountain chain, which gives its name to the city of Tai’an. It is currently the subject of an intensive communication campaign aimed at drawing new tourist and economic flows to this part of China, whose landscape is 170 | IFDM

of great value. This is the context for the project that the local developer Shandong Lushang Group commissioned to the Beijing firm Syn Architects to relaunch the area’s development (55 sq km), planning urban and architectural design and creating its most iconic, defining structure:

Client: Taian Lushang Jiunvfeng Rural Revitalization Developer: Shandong Lushang Group Main Contractor: Shandong Tai Shan Puhui Construction Architecture: Syn Architects (Zou Yingxi, Liu Yuan, Jin Nan) Interior design: Xia Fuqiang, Qian Guoxing, Cao Zhenzhen, Liu Tingting, Li Qianxi Landscape design: Jin Nan, Xu Lu, Liu Shuang, Li Beibei, Liang Jingqi Lighting design: Create Stars Studio Lighting Design Structural rngineer: Wang Qiang, Yang Jian, Yan Dongqiang MEP consultant: Huang Yuanzheng, Mei Yantao, Ji Pengcheng Author: Elena Franzoia Photo credits: Zheng Yan

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the Hometown Moon. The developer suggested the captivating idea of a building for ceremonies (high-end weddings in particular) inspired by the full moon. Its roots are deep in the contemplative, meditative nature of Confucianism and Buddhism, where the relationship of fusion between human beings and the natural environment is essential. The design solution, however, is far from traditional. The architects explain, “We balanced abstract geometric forms and raw materials to create a pure space with complex visuals that stimulate the soul, leaving traditional figurative expressions behind.” Created in direct visual relation with the Hometown Cloud viewing terrace and with an exceptional landscape setting, Hometown Moon is set near the source of a stream, whose water it uses to make a mirror effect through a large pool, creating the illusion of a full moon. The paths to access it accentuate the effect of contemplation and being immersed in the landscape, leaving the parking lots about ten minutes from the chapel, which can only be reached on foot after a relaxing stroll through the woods. The water pool located on the chapel’s roof physically cuts into two this great artificial moon, with a diameter of some 12 meters. The full moon effect can be admired from afar and outside, as well as inside the building, which is supported by thin perimeter pillars, because of the water pool’s lower mirror steel coating. “This half perfects the other, as in a love marriage,” the architects say. “The yang principle is present on the upper side of the hall, and yin is contained at the bottom, forming a balanced combination. The philosophical concept of duality is uniquely showcased by the architectural language.” The building’s function also informed the need for a space with no internal structural elements, which was achieved with a ribbed concrete ceiling slab that meets the static requirements at a reasonable cost. The materials (rock, stone and smooth concrete) contribute to the connection to the mountainous landscape, merging with the surrounding environment, and ultra-transparent panes let sunlight into the chapel, marking the shifting seasons and passing hours of the day.

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COTTAGE

The great small Designed by Prodesi/Domesi, the cottage is on the shore of the artificial lake created by the Vranov dam in the Czech Republic. Every centimeter is optimized, like on boats. The design amazes for its unexpected spaciousness inside

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COTTAGE

Vranov nad Dyjí, Czech Republic

Architecture and interior design: Prodesi/Domesi Furnishings: TON, Jitona, Jakub Velínský Kitchens: tailor-made Cross-laminated timber technology (CLT): Novatop Windows: Janošík Okna Dveře Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: BoysPlayNice

ou wouldn’t know it looking at it. From the outside, the cottage seems to be limited by its small area, surrounded by greenery overlooking the placid waters of the Vranov basin, in the Czech Republic. But then the interior reveals how spacious, comfortable and functional space can be derived out of a seemingly limiting layout. A few kilometers from Austria, this is a summer tourist destination nicknamed “the Adriatic of Moravia.” The client expressly requested that the designers Prodesi/Domesi create a retreat for themselves

and their family that would stand on the existing floor plan of the building they had inherited. In designing the cottage, the founders of the studio, Pavel Horák and Václav Zahradníček, had to consider not only the original layout but the volume it covered within the woods. They started from a design developed in close step with the interior design. The duo specializes exclusively in wooden buildings. They chose to cover the façades in solid wood with burnt and oiled larch slats to merge perfectly with the natural environment, and they chose fir for the interiors, for IFDM | 173

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a contrasting effect that is warm and inviting. It was inspired by a ship cabin, organizing and shaping the interiors down to the smallest details, which are easily connected yet with a good level of privacy. The ground floor has a large entrance hall with a bench for changing, a dining room, living room, kitchen and bathroom. Every corner is intelligently exploited to make practical niches for pantries and closets. For the upper

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floor, which holds two bedrooms and a dressing room, a different approach was taken with reductions and openings made in the roof that give the interiors special coziness while avoiding being claustrophobic. Nothing is lacking, including abundant light and views of the picturesque landscape through its large windows, some of which are strategically positioned to overlook the water surface and the tree canopies.

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WONDER. ARCHIPELAGO | CORINNA DEL BIANCO A photographic project that was born in 2018 to document the diversity of the Mediterranean islands, focusing on all archipelagos. The theme of living mixes with that of the journey through the cultural

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and landscape heritage. A collection of places united by the strong link between the mainland, the sea, and the morphology of the settlements. Pictured, the Florio factory in Favignana.

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WONDER. MOUNT ALTISSIMO, LUCCA, ITALY | CERVAIOLE QUARRY | HENRAUX

The impressive landscape shaped by geometries of vertical and horizontal planes is formed by the marble benches cut off the mountain, which sweeps over the Apuan Alps.

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In a waterside village the project is more of a landscape that immerses into its natural context, eventually becoming part of nature. It delivers joyful moments by the water, and peaceful nature experiences.

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PERENNIALS AND SUTHERLAND | BANNENBERG & ROWELL

Preeminent provider of luxury textiles and outdoor furniture Perennials and Sutherland, and UK superyacht design firm Bannenberg & Rowell have joined forces to create a new collection inspired by Jon Bannenberg’s contemporary aesthetic. “Our brands have always taken cues from superyacht design”, states Ann Sutherland, co-founder and CEO of Perennials and Sutherland. “The impetus was the desire from yacht designers for our signature luxury performance fabrics and furniture. So this collaboration is quite the ‘full circle’ moment. We are thrilled to share Bannenberg & Rowell’s designs with our clients”. Launching at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show, the collaboration debuts Perennials by Bannenberg & Rowell, a 100% solution-dyed acrylic high performance fabric and rug range inspired by a passion for marine lifestyles, as well as Oceana, a contemporary line of outdoor furniture implementing premium teak and stainless steel accents. In colorways influenced by the ocean horizon, Perennials by Bannenberg & Rowell features elegant fabrics informed by modern superyacht design: a herringbone pattern ideal for upholstery or drapery, a selection of warm neutrals and a spectrum of blues, delicate diamond grid textures that lend quiet elegance to indoor or outdoor spaces, and much more. Alongside the fabrics is Waves, a completely customizable, handmade Tibetan knot rug in a nautical-inspired ombré color palette with sculpted carving that emulates the natural ebb and flow of ocean waves. Faithful to the textile collection’s aesthetic is Oceana which, with its striking angles and elegant curves, features dining chairs, a lounge chair, tables and a chaise inspired by and built to withstand the high seas.

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S8 | AZIMUT | LAPITEC

The exclusive combination of Carbon Tech and Volvo Penta IPS triple propulsion makes this an ultrahigh-tech sport yacht. The interior layout, designed by Francesco Guida, features a sleeping area with four cabins and four bathrooms, a large garage that can hold two water toys, and a closed kitchen at an intermediate level between the main and lower decks. Lapitec paneling in Bianco Assoluto with a Dune finish was used for the kitchen countertop. The main deck has lounge areas and indoor-outdoor dining areas designed to create a sense of complete continuity.

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DOLCE&GABBANA CASA | CAPRI

After a double opening in Milan, Dolce&Gabbana Casa has opened a new boutique for furnishing accessories in Capri, where it forges a dialogue with the blue island’s atmosphere in an interplay of colors and contrasts of black and white. The Dolce&Gabbana Casa Collection themes come to life on textiles, decorative items, and table accessories that evoke the lifestyle, respect for tradition and innovation that has always been part of the brand’s essence. The boutique’s frontlight sign ushers us into the colorful universe of the collection’s theme, ranging from Carretto Siciliano to Blu Mediterraneo and leopard and zebra prints. Shelves, windows, and displays are in glossy black wood with double LED lighting to show off cushions, candles and furnishing accessories. In the boutique’s first room, a ceiling with a mirrored surface reflects natural light from the large windows that connect the setting to the small internal courtyard. The basalt floor contrasts with the white of the facade, making room for a harmonious alternation of creative inspiration. 186 | IFDM

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GT320 VERSILYS | INVICTUS YACHT | CHRISTIAN GRANDE

Elegant and sporty, the Invictus GT320 Versilys embodies a complex production process and a unique sculptural inclination. The iconic semi-curved bow and harmonious convex surfaces of the hull combine with ample use of Henraux marble without sacrificing power or speed. The thin gray marble slabs used for the walkable areas of the deck and the details and furnishings on board, from the kitchenette platform in the cockpit to the bathroom counter and sink, were made with cuttingedge processing technology. Aided by the ample use of carbon parts, like in the hard top and the support poles of the aft awning, this technology adds only 70 kg to the weight at full load. Comfort and top performance align in this vessel thanks in part to a pair of generous Volvo Penta V8 engines of 350 horsepower each. Photo © Pietro Bianchi

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CAPRI, ITALY | PUNTA TRAGARA HOTEL ETRO HOME INTERIORS

The Punta Tragara Hotel is an exclusive residence overlooking the sea and designed by Le Corbusier, who envisaged it as a magical place where “body, heart and mind are restored”. Suspended between the sea and sky and set in this unique architecture, the Pegaso Etro Suite is a space that emphasises the elegance of these exclusive surroundings with the style of Etro Home Interiors furnishings. The white and blue hues, in which Capri is immersed, seem to merge seamlessly with the room thanks to the sweeping terrace and large windows, filling the suite with an intimate, warm and relaxed atmosphere. The fresh and delicate colours of the furnishings, combined with the intense volcanic grey of the floor and the Caprese white of the walls, complement the incredible view and instil a feeling of privacy and comfortable hospitality. The suite opens out onto a splendid terrace that displays the Etro Home Interiors outdoor collection, a line of outdoor furniture that incorporates the brand’s iconic codes.

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JACQUES-YVES | POLTRONA FRAU | ZUCCON INTERNATIONAL PROJECT

Drawing directly on the studio’s experience in the world of yachting, the new modular seating system is of great versatility, offering full personalization. Jacques-Yves is actually ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, in any context: a yacht, a residence, a hotel. With its timeless, elegant and essential design, it establishes a perfect bond with a minimal style or a more variegated situation. Its squared lines extend horizontally, with ample volumes but compact sizing, conceived for the limited spaces of boats, with armrests and seat depth reduced to a minimum, though without any compromises on comfort and visual harmony. The system lends itself to interpretation in the details, the choice of materials and the variety of the configurations, all permitting maximum personalization. The coverings of the sofas are in Pelle Frau® and fabric for the indoor line, and in waterproof fabric for outdoor use. Storage compartments – a legacy of the nautical world – have been created inside the seats. IFDM | 189

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PARAGGI, ITALY | DIOR CONCEPT STORE BAGNI FIORE BEACH CLUB

Behind the green façade of Dior pop up concept store, reflecting the Paraggi bay in the heart of the Italian Riviera, the new space highlights women’s summer creations designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, including the Dioriviera capsule. A few steps away part of the Bagni Fiore beach club has been customized by the House and sublimated by vibrant green toile de Jouy. The elemental pattern elegantly dresses up the bamboo-ornamented bar and lounge as well as both terraces, the beach cabins and furniture such as sunbeds, cushions and parasols. An ephemeral Dior spa has been set up at water’s edge and opend to the public on June 1, 2022. This interlude can be extended in gazebos installed in the gardens of the Splendido, a Belmond Hotel, Portofino, a mythical resort overlooking the sea.

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COSTA TOSCANA | KARTELL CAFÉ | FERRUCCIO LAVIANI

The first Kartell Café designed by Ferruccio Laviani and developed with Costa Crociere traverses the Mediterranean on board the Costa Toscana. Shaped by the style and needs of the ship, the concept includes custom-made, personalized furnishings combined with catalog products. On Deck 8, one of the ship’s most scenic gathering spots, the cafe’s 700 square meters are covered by a carpet with graphics of the design brand’s most recognizable icons. Its ample, contemporary sofas were specially designed to furnish large circular spaces and are covered by unique patterns with exclusive finishes and colors. There is still ‘wind in the sails’ for the partnership between Kartell and the shipowner, after the project for the Costa Smeralda ship in 2019, particularly when it comes to sustainability. The Costa Toscana is the third in the group to be powered by LNG, the most advanced emission reduction technology. The padded frames of the Cara and Madame seats by Philippe Starck were created with 100% recycled and recyclable yarn made from plastic bottles. And the Masters chairs are made of plastic sourced from pure, uncontaminated waste. These are joined by Betty sofas by Piero Lissoni, EUR stools by Fabio Novembre, Multiplo tables by Antonio Citterio, and a slew of Bloom lamps by Ferruccio Laviani.

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RSY 40M EXP | ROSETTI SUPERYACHTS LUXURY LIVING GROUP

The Ravenna-based shipyard “relaunches” with RSY 40m EXP, a Hydro Tec project which bears the signature of Luxury Living Group in interior design and décor. For the RSY 40m EXP, Rosetti Superyachts has also chosen to present the client with a considerably defined interior design proposal. Sergio Cutolo has designed a 40-meter steel and aluminium yacht with a powerful and rigorous profile, intended for long voyages. The four decks are flooded with natural light that enters from the large windows, while the large outdoor and indoor spaces are designed to interact with each other and ensure that guests experience both a social life and privacy. Luxury Living Group opted for a décor of rare elegance where the keyword is consistency: both in terms of loose furniture (with items selected from all LLG collections) and in terms of fabrics, essences and metals, combining items with their surroundings, adapting tones, brightness and contrasts according to their different intended uses. A neutral and restful palette prevails on board ‘lit up’ by touches of colour that warm the environment and liven it up. 192 | IFDM

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HAPPY ME | BENETTI | SICIS

Designed by architect Stefano Righini, the 40-meter Happy Me superyacht can accommodate up to 11 guests, enveloping them in comfort and attention to detail. Zuretti Design took an impeccable approach to the interiors by choosing furniture pieces from the Sicis Home and Vetrite collections. A whopping 4-meterlong Philippe table topped by a single Vetrite slab appears in the large dining room. The sky lounge on the upper deck features a large Liberti corner sofa with an ebony frame and light velvet seats with cushions made of fabrics from the Sicis Tessere collection. The 5 suites, equipped with floor heating and light, temperature, music, and curtains, all iPad-controlled, are also furnished with Sicis collection pieces like Ring poufs covered with Tessere fabrics, Orbital side tables with marble tops, and all-glass Doh countertop washbasins in the ensuite bathrooms.

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B.YOND 37M | AZIMUT BENETTI GROUP | GIORGETTI

The first low emission yacht from the Azimut|Benetti Group, the B.Yond 37M is the greenest model in its category thanks to the innovative Siemens Energy propulsion and power supply system. A truly unique model, in steel and aluminium, designed for sustainable, long-range sailing with maximum comfort. The revolutionary concept, signed by architect Stefano Righini, provides an exceptional on-board liveability for both short and long voyages through the inclusion of a fourth deck that makes it possible to elevate all the most noble areas of the yacht, thus giving an incredible panoramic view and a layout that is extremely flexible to meet the shipowner’s needs. Open and spacious is the design of the interiors, curated by Benetti architect Mauro Izzo, that enhances the possibilities of customization. The furnishings by Giorgetti, chosen to take care of all the indoor and outdoor furnishings, are customised in every detail together with the shipowner, following a refined and welcoming style with sought-after materials in which natural colours prevail, enhanced by touches of blue in the fabrics and complements, which stand out against the optical white of the walls. Photo © Stranhero

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PANAM 40 | BAGLIETTO | DORNBRACHT

Francesco Paszkowski Design and the Baglietto shipyard have reinforced their enduring partnership with the new Panam 40. Everything in this sport yacht conjures the feeling of speed, from its slender, compact, wedge-shaped silhouette on the water, to the powerful stern and vertical bow, to the large, dark, geometric windows. The light-filled interiors, sea-level gunwale with transparent surfaces in the main-deck saloon, spacious fly deck, and sheer livability of the outdoor spaces all heighten the sense of being at one with the sea. Light shades of gray and taupe distinguish the elegant, contemporary style that reigns supreme inside and out. For the bathrooms, the studio chose Onyx and precious marbles set off by Dornbracht fixtures. Other features include MEM faucets in a galvanic platinum matte finish with wide, flat spouts and a Big Rain shower head installed in the Turkish bath area of the master cabin. Photo © Giuliano Sargentini

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COSTIERA+BAIA | ETHIMO | CHRISTOPHE PILLET

This new range for the nautical world comprises two collections, Costiera and Baia, each with its own characteristics yet sharing the same mood, making them perfect together. Costiera+Baia make an exciting foray into the world of yacht design and outdoor decor, suggesting a open-air lifestyle philosophy that from dry land moves out to sea, configuring the boat as space for living without limits, to be furnished in a refined comfortable way, where the interiors are in constant dialogue with the exteriors. The new collection is an exercise in tailoring that harmoniously teams aesthetics and function: fabrics, generous proportions and topquality technical materials come together in comfortable big-appeal shapes, perfect as original furnishings even in “floating” lounge areas with big contemporary allure. Costiera has voluminous cushions and the shape of the seats, apart from the base, is constructed with technical padding that defines the actual structure. Baia has soft cushions resting on a base bordered by a system of fabric-upholstered panels. Furthermore, the versatile modularity of the lounge and sundeck elements enables the creation of custom settings to meet any user need. Costiera and Baia together number more than twenty pieces that, mixed and matched together, can be used to furnish spaces of different types, sizes and shapes.

IFDM | 197

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MYLIUS OUTDOOR | MYLIUS + STUDIO PARISOTTO FORMENTON + UGO CARAGNANO

Aldo Parisotto of Parisotto + Formenton Architects has a long history with Myliuys Yachts as both a consultant and a shipowner and is the main interior designer for all projects under development. He also works with first-line outdoor furniture designers Mylius + Studio Parisotto Formenton + Ugo Caragnano, whose collection of carbon-fiber pieces include dining and coffee tables, stools, folding chairs, lounge chairs, and hammocks. The project draws inspiration from Mylius’ innovative philosophy on development and sustainability in the sailing world, along with its unique mix of functionality and aesthetics to explore new potential expressions. Design trends are moving towards greater contact with the outdoors, and Mylius applies this to an entire contemporary lifestyle in which aesthetic and sensory details from the boating sector combine with furniture design and accessories conceived for a multiplicity of outdoor functions. Carbon fiber, the iconic material of the segment in which the shipyard specializes, lends its hallmark lightness to new combinations with materials like leather and wood. This results in flexible, versatile outdoor pieces with an essential design and an innovative, sophisticated look suitable for any outdoor context, at sea or on dry land.

198 | IFDM

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HOUSE OF WISDOM, SHARJAH, UAE | FOSTER + PARTNERS | FRANCESCONI ARCHITECTURAL LIGHT

Not only is this new building in the Arab Emirates a ‘house for books’ in which to promote knowledge and reading, it is also a hub for research, innovation, dialogue, and the creation of new ideas. Foster + Partners designed the House of Wisdom, Sharjah’s new cultural center, to celebrate the city’s 2019 nomination as a UNESCO World Book Capital. Covering 12,000 square meters over two levels, the structure houses a library with 105,000 books, study areas, a reading room with stateof-the-art services, multipurpose spaces, and lecture halls equipped for conferences, events, and exhibitions. Outside, the straight-lined, transparent structure supports a large roof that is cantilevered on all sides with a 15-meter ledge shading the facades alongside a large garden and an expansive reflecting pool. The pool is enhanced by majestic fountains lit by Francesconi Architectural Light using recessed underwater Flea Mini products to create accents and scenic effects.

IFDM | 199

CERSAIE OPEN TO EVOLUTION Bologna, 26 - 30 September 2022

International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings New proposals for the evolving world of architectural design.

from 19 September to 7 October 2022

Promoted by

CONFINDUSTRIA CERAMICA

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IFDM | 201

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LOFOTEN, NORWAY | ØRSNESVIKA | LUNDHAGEM ARCHITECTS

Originally the location of a small traditional fishing village and home to Agathe Andersen’s Caviar Factory until 1962, Ørsnesvika is re-emerging as a tourist destination for people seeking adventure holidays. The Ørsnesvika area is being developed step by step with one-, two-, and three-story buildings. The center of the new settlement is the peninsula where the old fishing village once stood. From here, a network of piers and bridges extend southwards to Risholmen and the mainland beyond, allowing hiking and exploration in an area which hitherto has not been so easily accessible. With its focus on landscape and nature, this highly sustainable settlement consists of buildings with a low impact that take account of the historical roots of the area. Terrain interventions are kept to a minimum with the buildings either standing on stilts or pillars or bolted to the rockface. Sustainable material choices, elements of solid wood, prefabrication and transportation by sea are intentions for the future phases of the development. The tourist destination includes a high-end resort hotel with two beds to three bedrooms 50 cabin-units, and approximately 30 cabins for sale, spread out in the resort surroundings. The resort functions, reception, a restaurant, a library, a cinema, outlet of equipment and gear, a fishmonger / fish-gutting area, and a bar at the outer tip of the pier, are all located in individual buildings on the old fishing village peninsula. A rooftop terrace screened away from potential artificial light pollution enables perfect situation for observing the Aurora Borealis. 202 | IFDM

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DOM133 | BAGLIETTO | STEFANO VAFIADIS

Modern, eye-catching lines, uncommon internal volumes, and large outdoor spaces make for a medium-sized aluminum cruiser fit for trans-oceanic navigation as well as shallow waters because of her limited draught of 2.10 m (7ft). The interior volumes are generous with an 8.7 m (29 ft) width and unusual spaces and living designs for a vessel of this size. One example is the layout of the main deck, which was designed and developed to ensure easy flow between indoor and outdoor areas, heightening its convivial atmosphere. The main salon is on this deck and has full-height panoramic windows that can be opened to make it a natural extension of the aft cockpit. Another eye-catching feature is the scenic glass staircase built into the main deck structure. The 2-level beach club with an infinity pool completes the one-of-a-kind layout. The line is equipped with two Caterpillar C32 engines that let the yacht reach the impressive maximum speed of 17 knots. “The DOM line gets its name from the Latin word domus, meaning house. It is precisely the idea of a ‘home away from home’ that is behind this series of medium-sized aluminum cruisers, designed to meet the needs and lifestyles of contemporary owners. The DOM Line features blending sporty lines inspired by automotive design with a generous interior space and open-air areas,” Stefano Vafiadis says. Currently, there are 6 boats sold by the shipyard, one of which has hybrid motorization.

IFDM | 203

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NEXT ONEIRIC | ROSSINAVI | ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS (ZHA)

The new catamaran concept is Rossinavi’s green-technology flagship featuring three levels of solar panels to allow for fully electric navigation and an AI-driven control centre to manage energy consumption and reduce environmental impact. On a day trip, Oneiric can cruise up to 100% of the time in fullelectric mode with zero emissions. On transatlantic crossings, the yacht can cruise in full-electric mode up to 70% of the time, saving approximately 40 tonnes of CO2 compared to a conventional vessel. The solar panels, continually charging the battery pack during daylight hours, are also designed for the periods when the yacht is not in use and, when moored, it can power a family villa on land. The multihulls are more energy-efficient than a conventional monohull yacht, due to their weight distribution and the hulls’ length-to-width ratio which provides greater hydrodynamic efficiency. The serenity on board is visual as well as auditory. Oneiric’s full-electric mode is capable of silent operations. In addition, the yacht benefits from the effects of Rossinavi Zero Noise technology that isolates all noise on board from the original source.

204 | IFDM

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MARINA DI LOANO, ITALY | VITTORIO GRASSI ARCHITECTS

Work has begun on the renovation of Marina di Loano, a tourist accommodation facility and port in the Italian Riviera di Ponente (Savona), capable of accommodating almost a thousand boats and operational in all seasons, offering a network of infrastructures and services. The Unipol Group has entrusted Vittorio Grassi Architects with the integrated design of a new masterplan, which aims to enhance the strengths of the place and strengthen the Marina as a strategic, attractive and functional pole not only for yachtsmen and crews, but also for citizens and tourists.The project follows the guidelines summarized in these key words: “re-connect” to the urban fabric, i.e. make the Marina an open site to be visited and used, “re-imagine”, i.e. transform existing spaces and buildings to create memorable places, and “re-design”, i.e. redesign the context to make it an example of sustainable development. The redevelopment will involve first the Central Belvedere - the heart of the Marina where new spaces at the service of yachtsmen and crews of maxi yachts will be obtained with a bar area, an elegant gym/SPA and a new restaurant with a terrace on the top floor – then the New Service Center area - with new areas for commercial activities and the front desk reception of the Marina with its directional spaces - and finally the Francheville Pier - which will see a restyling of the commercial portico.

IFDM | 205

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AMAN | PROJECT SAMA

The luxury motor yacht is developed through a joint venture between Aman and Cruise Saudi and designed in partnership with Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design. Set to launch in 2025, the 183 metre vessel will feature 50 spacious suites, each with private balcony. The vessel will see Aman’s eastern heritage and design philosophy integrated seamlessly with the architectural vision to create a superyacht experience in a timeless yet contemporary mood. The vessel will be be home to an array of dining options, both informal and international, a relaxed club and lounge, a spacious Aman Spa complete with Japanese Garden, two helipads, plus the expansive Beach, which will offer guests direct access to the water at the stern of the yacht.

206 | IFDM

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CUNTAN INTERNATIONAL CRUISE CENTRE IN CHONGQING, CHINA | MAD ARCHITECTS, CHINA ACADEMY OF BUILDING RESEARCH (CASR)

The project site, currently a cargo terminal covering 66,000 square meters, is located in Chongqing’s Liangjiang New Area. The site and associated cruise terminal sit within the Cuntan Port area, allowing access to the Yangtze River. The site will become a 65,000-square-metre international cruise terminal and city complex, hosting a 15,000-square-metre cruise port and 50,000-square-metre commercial space. MAD team was inspired by the large orange gantry cranes that dominate the freight terminal. The scheme, named the Yangtze River Skywalk, is a 430-metre-long complex comprised of six separate and interconnected elevated buildings. From a distance, the buildings rise and fall, recreating the rhythm of the industrial freight terminal cranes in both form and colour, while their elevated position above the ground allows for open, unobstructed views of the river. The building’s aluminium curtain wall offers the site a surreal feel, bringing a contemporary freshness to the building’s mixed-use tenants, which include a parlour, shops, and restaurants. Underneath the ‘floating’ building complex is the new Cruise Ship Landscape Park and Cruise Ship Hall, designed to extend and enhance the Cuntan Central Golden Axis Pier. Underneath the Cruise Landscape Park is the Cruise Centre Hub, providing access to the ‘floating’ complex and the ground level landscape park. IFDM | 207

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BUSINESS AT SEA

Overview

With the wind in its sails Italian boating has managed to avoid the negative effects of recent world events with an upswing in both shipbuilding and engine/accessory sales, only set to continue in 2022 following the post-lockdown recovery in 2021. Italy cements its leadership in 24-meter-plus superyacht design

he 2021 calendar year was stellar for the Italian boating industry according to a survey conducted by Confindustria Nautica in February 2022 among several of its member companies. Final balance sheets of 2021 are expected to show between 24% and 28% growth, with an estimated total value of €6 billion back to the record levels of 2007 and 2008. The main wind blowing the sails of growth were shipbuilding exports, valued at €3 billion in the year ending in October 2021. Orders for yachts and superyachts are already burgeoning, with some builders with a full slate as far as three years out. Even boating accessories and engine sales are trending high, despite persistent difficulties in sourcing materials. Italy is set to keep on leading the superyacht industry in 2022. The Global Order Book reports that 523 of the 1,024 24-meter-plus superyachts currently being built in the world are in Italy, a historical record that marks a 28.5% hike from 2021. Italy also dominates in “gross tonnage,” coming in at 184,845 GT, ahead of Germany and the Netherlands.This nautical year is looking good for the entire Italian naval industry thanks to the post-pandemic recovery and despite a complicated international scenario. Certainly, the material shortage, choked supply chains, and price hikes remain causes for concern. This is clear from the low percentage of survey respondents, broken down into the shipbuilding and engine/accessory sectors, who said they do not fear negative effects on their revenues (13% and 19%, respectively). The survey was also taken before Russia had invaded Ukraine. Nonetheless, the seas are calm within the Italian boating world. Expectations are especially high for the recreational sector, in which 88% of respondents foresee growth in 2022, as well as that of engines and accessories, with 77% predicting a further climb in numbers.

Vertigo, Alloy Yachts

FORECAST FOR THE NAUTICAL YEAR 2021/2022 OVER PREVIOUS YEAR (ORDERS OF BUSINESS VOLUME) ACCESSORIES & ENGINES 5% 3% 5%

IMPACT OF CURRENT KEY ISSUES ON REVENUE TARGETS

SHIPBUILDING

ACCESSORIES & ENGINES 5%

12%

10%

SHIPBUILDING 13%

19%

20%

19%

15% 14% 10%

11%

16%

77% CONFIRM GROWTH

88% CONFIRM GROWTH

14%

13%

11%

24%

17% 35%

+25% | Very strong improvement +15/+25% | Strong improvement +10/+15% Considerable improvement +5/+10% | Improvement 208 | IFDM

20%

23%

+5% | Slight improvement 0% | Stable -5% | Slight worsening -5/-10% | Worsening

22%

None Up to -5% Between -6 and -10% Between -11 and -15%

32%

Between -16 and -20% Between -21 and -30% Over -30%

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