.Wonder Book | Fall 2024 by IFDM

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Fall 2024

CALM OR CHOPPY, WHY IS THERE NO DIFFERENCE FOR THE BGM75? For the first time, two synchronised stabilisers have been installed on a multihull. No one has done it before: once again Bluegame has taken on a new challenge.

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Color stories A new world in color

Interviews

PEOPLE AW2

Imagining and building a micro-universe

PEOPLE Gigi Servidati Built on patience and passion PEOPLE Tristan Mortlock

134 The super superyacht captain

WONDER

Bay of fame Sailing gently

Shipyard

Baglietto

14 West Flanders and Westtoer

8TH Beaufort Triennial | 27 March to 3 November 2024 | Untitled by Jef Meyer

Projects review

16 Vollenhove, The Netherlands | Royal Huisman Project 410, 85m New World Sloop 18 Red Sea, Saudi Arabia | Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve | Foster and Partners 78 Comporta, Portugal | JNcQUOI Beach Club Vincent Van Duysen Architects 80 Hamneskär Island, Sweden

Pater Noster Lighthouse | Stylt

The leadership and development of a boutique shipyard

Atmosphere Leogang, Austria

A work of art between water and mountains

Fly 72 Azimut Yachts

Timeless design

O Lofos Crete, Greece

82 Brno | Moravian Square Park Revitalization

Consequence forma architects

The sea’s embrace

Klaksvík Row Club Fær Øer Islands

128 Samanà, Dominican Republic

Cayo Levantado Resort Grupo Piñero | Arquimilio

Faroese identity

Oceano 39 Mangusta Yachts

130 Chengdu, China | West First Bridge

Zaha Hadid Architects ZHA

The sea without, the design within

Montesol Experimental Ibiza

132 Egypt | El Gouna Conference

and Cultural Centre | Studio Seilern Architects

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Bohemian rooms and beach club at the water’s edge

Quality Hotel Richard With

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Seascape explorer

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Water play in the city

Explora I Explora Journeys Ocean state of mind Carbon Beach House Malibu, USA

100 When architecture disappears Grey Tankoa Yachts

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A Z I M U T YA C H T S . C O M

E C O -T E C H B Y N AT U R E Conceived to live an immersive natural experience, the Azimut Seadeck Series delivers fun and ecoconsciousness through a one-of-a-kind perspective. The surprisingly spacious and versatile stern area introduces the Fun Island: an unprecedented sea-level outdoor lounge for limitless contact with the water, designed to maximize one’s relationship with the ocean. A holistic approach to yacht construction also further develops Azimut’s low-emission vision. Highly efficient hull designs, alternative propulsion systems, extensive use of carbon fiber to decrease yacht weight and, hence, fuel consumption, and sustainable materials on board combine to reveal an innovative and environmentally respectful spirit, offering a harmonious lifestyle all around.

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Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel Fengxi New City, China

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Modern zen

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This is it Tecnomar Where water meets glass Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia Salina, Italy

120 Aeolian memory Port of Montreal Tower and Grand Quay

124 Access to the water, entryway to the city St. Regis Red Sea Resort Ummahat Al Shaykh, Saudi Arabia

138 The ethics of hospitality Swan 108 Nautor Swan

146 A Fancy generation Pier 57 New York

150 A waterfront experience Cong Banquet Hangzhou, China

152 Between heaven and earth 80 Eco Sunreef Yachts

156 Powered by the sun, water, and wind Club House Valle San Nicolàs Valle de Bravo, Mexico

160 Nature all around

Short Stories

165 A wide view on major international projects

Design inspirations

175 A selection of the most innovative products

for the contract sector by international brands

185 A preview of the upcoming global projects

Business at sea

192 Italy: queen of superyachts

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EDITORIAL

Fall 2024

RUBEN MODIGLIANI Editor-in-Chief

A story of projects and water

here is a photo in this new publication of the .Wonder Book series that I find particularly full of meaning; it is of the installation designed by the artist Jef Meyer for the 2024 Beaufort Triennial on the Belgian coast. A micro-architecture on the beach, this is a tower to be climbed to take in a view of the sea. It tells the story of an idea, that of the “horizon,” a concept both geographical and philosophical; the idea of the boundary, the distant, unknown place that is a part of us in a sense. This is a connecting thread throughout the pages of this publication, a journey exploring the many ways we have of living in the world of water, an element from which we come and of which we are made. The projects we have chosen all give form to this feeling in a vast variety of expressions. There is the archaic minimalism of a house in Crete, luxury tied to sustainability in a resort on the Red Sea, hightech content, and the definition of a new concept of traveling in state-of-the-art yachts (a sector that is now very dynamic, involving an increasing number of large architecture and design firms.) We find the infinite facets of one of our most defining human instincts – to build – in a dialogue with the oldest element. The journey continues.

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CURATOR’S LETTER

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ALESSANDRA BERGAMINI Deputy Editor

The adventure of designing

s every architect will say, traveling is fundamental for creating architecture. I think it is fair to say that designing architecture or “scapesm” whether landscape, cityscape, naturescape, or waterscape, inherently involves undertaking an adventure. It is a fundamental journey to explore the context, whether very near or very distant, always the fruit of a complex mix of history, culture, nature, and experience. Exploration is essential to successfully design a vision on the site, heightening its value and power. As Stéphanie Ledoux and Reda Amalou of the Paris-based studio AW2 say in their interview: “Architectural expression is also part of where we are. And this is true especially in hospitality when people travel to understand other cultures. Giving meaning to buildings by anchoring them to the place where they’ve been designed and built, this is really critical to works of architecture.” This idea is borne out by all the projects chosen for this .Wonder Book Fall 2024. The projects range from those envisioning new blue-green urbanscapes like the Klaksvik Row Club in the Fær Øer Islands, the Pier 57 on Manhattan’s waterfront, the Port of Montreal Tower, the Quality Hotel Richard With on the Norwegian archipelago of Vesterålen, and the Kyjov Aquapark in the Czech Republic to those that aspire to absorb/be absorbed in the surrounding landscape and nature, like the Spa Atmosphere in the Austrian Alps, the Carbon Beach House in Malibu, the Mexican Clubhouse San Nicolas, and the St. Regis Red Sea Resort. Others are situated on islands in the Mediterranean area, such as the Villa O lofos in Crete and the Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia retreat built in an abandoned lighthouse in Salina. Some of the projects are like sailing islands themselves, such as the motor and sailing yachts of Azimut, Mangusta, Pershing, Tankoa, Tecnomar, Sunreef, Swan, and the Explora Journey cruise ship. They are all ready for a journey of exploration between nature and culture, seizing opportunities to find new knowledge and experiences. IFDM | 13

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WEST FLANDERS AND WESTTOER | 8TH BEAUFORT TRIENNIAL | 27 MARCH TO 3 NOVEMBER 2024 | UNTITLED BY JEF MEYER Curator Els Wuyts invited 18 national and international artists who created 18 artworks under the theme Fabric of Life: “The various locations in the different coastal municipalities are ideal for visualising certain

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narratives. They provide an opportunity for sometimes invisible legends to speak, for us to find traces of certain historical events or to highlight themes that concern us.”

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VOLLENHOVE, THE NETHERLANDS | ROYAL HUISMAN | PROJECT 410, 85M NEW WORLD SLOOP © Tom van Oossanen

As a milestone during the shipyard’s anniversary year, Royal Huisman has turned the hull of its largest super-sized sailing yacht project ever, the world’s largest yacht with a single mast.

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PH BERNARD TOUILLON

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SHOWROOM M I L A N / PA R I S ROME / LONDON / CANNES

ESEDR A BY LUCA NICHET TO

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RED SEA, SAUDI ARABIA | NUJUMA, A RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE | FOSTER AND PARTNERS © courtesy of Marriott International

The private island retreat, nestled in the Blue Hole cluster of islands, has lush landscaping, shell-inspired architecture, and interiors crafted with natural materials and Arabic artifacts.

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COLOR STORIES

A new world in color Color Trends 2025’s original palettes reflect today’s demographic changes and the future of global economies Author: Veronica Orsi

new Wonder Book, a new Color Story. Our journey into the multi-colored, nuanced universe of Color Trends 2025, is told like a serialized novel in four annual editions of this collectible publication. No single color dictates fashions and influences consumers. According to ColorWorks™ Design and Technology Center, our partner in this color adventure, there are 20 of them: the palette is full and sophisticated, coming first from an in-depth broad analysis of society – particularly worldwide shifts that herald major coming changes. ColorWorks™’s team intuits them a year ahead of time, using these “premonitions” to forecast major trends that will inspire the masses. Even more so, they may influence the response of future consumers. It associates these 20 colors – five for each macro-trend or Story as the team prefers to call them. This palette, which makes up ColorForward™ 2025, becomes “the synthesis of the ColorWorks™ vision of the world of tomorrow, seen through the lens of trends and color associations.” The sense of disorientation, expectation, and seeking balance that has been key in recent years influences the color choices, orienting them towards many interferential colors and neutral hues, accentuated by a few salient vibrant colors. ColorForward™ 2025 adds a healthy dose of blue to these, which is well represented here along with “complex” greens and oranges. We find these colors in the first Story, “Carpe Mortem” where desaturated colors mark the current theme of seeking immortality (or, more precisely, wanting to have a long, peaceful life.) Likewise, in the second Story, “Easy Peasy,” the values of longevity and modularity in product design – ever more closely studied – are essential parts of a wider idea of sustainability. This mindset is interpreted by a warmer and more vibrant palette. This brings us to our third Story, “Elevens,” which is about demographic changes on a 20 | IFDM

worldwide level and foreshadows the fourth and last Story (to be discovered in the next Wonder Book) “Destination Salvation”: we will come back to the theme (that already emerged last year) on the wave of negativity caused by ongoing catastrophic events that many are facing with a mix of irony and seriousness. Roberto Romanin, senior designer of ColorWorks™, talks about colors, trends, and news.

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THIRD STORY. ELEVENS

Demographic changes are the heart of this Story, addressing a theme that is topical and will influence society’s future. This trend calls attention to phenomena affecting countries around the globe: demographic changes, changes in the balances between countries, the shifting forces of economies, and geopolitics. Economically dominant countries long benefited from a sizable young population that spurred their growth, but this is about to change in the short and long term. Japan is evidence of this; in 2013, it had already reached the record of 25% of the population over 65, making it the oldest country in the world, with Italy in second place. This problem affects the entire Western world and parts of Asia like China and Korea, where the population is aging with growing speed. On the other side of the scale of world demographics, there are emerging countries such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa: the population here is decidedly young and has a greater productive capacity that helps their economies keep on surging forward to re-establish a balance of power with the West. Interestingly, for the first time in history, India has a numerically larger population than China. These changes may reshape the geopolitical sphere of influence and power of individual countries, with positive and negative aspects. While the West will have to rethink its economic model and certainties that its people have had up until now (including pensions and the plausible retirement age), emerging countries have an equally significant challenge, i.e. being able to direct economic growth to new and future generations with good social and labor policies. The decline of the workforce and its consequences also touch on the issue of artificial intelligence and technology that replaces human contributions and is forecast to displace 85 million jobs in coming years. This issue generates “AI Anxiety”about the loss of some professional roles.

DEMOGILDED

In the face of trends, the Story is called “Elevens” because, according to numerology, eleven is the master number of transition, change, and intuition. Eleven is also the number of countries now part of BRICS, a group of large countries with fast-growing economies created to counterbalance the power of the United States and Western countries. Originating in 2009 as Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (hence the acronym BRICS), as of January 2024, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have joined. The many facets of this Story are also reflected in the color palette, which is likewise nuanced and complicated, dominated by dark tones, primarily earth and sand hues. First, there is a dark blue-green containing bronze, called Peek-a-boo, evoking the entry of emerging countries into the world dynamics among the well-established markets, halfway between surprise and a wish for affirmation. Next is Déséquilibre, a French word referencing the imbalance that will be created between the powers (it is still to be seen whether it will be accentuated or reduced). The color is again very dark, a neutral color with a blue flame. Befitting a Story that sums up the theme of dualisms – in total contrast there is the fresh, airy color of What Works?, which is halfway between orange and pink and gives the palette an impressive sense of lightness to counterbalance AI anxiety. Demogilded represents the issue of demographic changes. The taupe with a very light golden effect elevates its identity as a neutral color (thus the gilding suggested in the name). Then there is Tectonic Plates, the color chosen to represent the new alliances with which to give rise to new economic systems. The name suggests the original shifts of the earth’s crust, from Pangaea to the continents. The result is an elusive dark shade, related to black-blue, a cool tint, once again counterbalanced by a touch of bronze.

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BAY OF FAME

Sailing gently More and more owners are demanding ecofriendly boats. Electric and hybrid models allow us to strongly reduce harmful emissions, anchor in often-inaccessible places, and sail in silence. For the benefit of humans and aquatic creatures alike. In the race to find the most sustainable solutions in the mobility sector, the boating world is not standing on the sidelines. The entire industry is aligned with the goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the EU Green Deal, which aims for climate neutrality by 2050. Even though worldwide shipping accounts for 1.7% of

total greenhouse gas emissions and only 0.22% is attributable to boating, yacht builders are making substantial efforts to use alternative propulsion methods. As in the automotive sector, going electric seems to be the solution of the day. For the big yachts, this translates into offering models that use electric power for short trips and guaranteeing services for yachts at anchor, while a lot of the medium-to-small shipyards are going “all electric.” At recent boat shows in Cannes, Genoa, Düsseldorf, Palma, and even Venice, we have wide-ranging new options.

There’s no doubt about it: boats with electric motors powered by rechargeable batteries instead of internal combustion engines greatly reduce emissions of harmful substances in the water and the atmosphere. They also let boats sail in more strictly regulated waters (like lakes or protected areas of the sea). Consider how amazing it feels to sail a boat in silence, with fewer vibrations, and how this protects both our own health and that of aquatic fauna. The options come in all shapes and sizes. The time has come for us to be kinder to nature, so why not do it in grand style?

Author: Désirée Sormani

FB272 M/Y LUMINOSITY | BENETTI YACHTS

The Benetti Luminosity, launched in 2020, with its 107 meters, is the largest Giga yacht with a hybrid propulsion engine. It is, in every respect, a yacht for the 21st century. The Azimut/Benetti Group began investing in finding solutions for reducing CO2 emissions twenty years ago. Today, half of its fleet are low emission yachts, which reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 20-30% compared to similar boats with traditional propulsion. An integrated 3MWh battery pack allows all main Luminosity systems to operate without the aid of generators for up to 12 hours, in total absence of noise and vibration. 24 | IFDM

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THE ICON | BMW & TYDE

BMW and the boat manufacturer Tyde presented The Icon at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2023. The Icon redefines the relationship between an electrically powered watercraft’s dimensions, top speed and range through the use of “hydrofoils” that reduce energy requirements by up to 80 percent compared to a conventional hull: the wings below the water level support the vehicle while the hull floats above the water surface. Two 100 kW electric motors each convert the energy content of 240 kWh provided by six batteries from the BMW i3 into a range of over 50 nautical miles (100 km) at 24 knots (45 km/h). The maximum speed is 30 knots (55 km/h). The body of the craft consists of a very flat hull and central support for the transparent architecture with a prism-like shape.

SQ240I | CAPOFORTE

The Capoforte SQ240i is the Italian brand’s first electric model. After the success of its Italian premiere at the Genoa Boat Show in 2022 (where it won the Design Innovation Award 2022 in the category “Motorboats up to 10m”) it also met with praise at Boot Düsseldorf 2023. Equipped with the Molabo ISCAD V50-50 kW inboard, it is 7.38m long, 2.46m wide, and can carry up to 10 people, packing a new sailing philosophy into less than eight meters. Designed by Christian Grande, its main feature is the comfortable deck created by its wide, rounded bow. The entire hull was made using infusion technology. IFDM | 25

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BAY OF FAME ED 32 C-ULTRA | ED-TEC

The German company eD-TEC has unveiled an all-new, high-performance, all-electric RIB. Named the eD 32 c-ultra, the new model is based on a proven Akermann design, modified in the aft section to cater to eD-TEC’s revolutionary eD-QDrive 1 propulsion units, surface drives, eD-Technology Stack and battery pack. Measuring 9.5 meters LOA with a 3.2-metre beam and just 0.84-metre draft, the new RIB offers the perfect platform for lake and coastal exploring alike. A 30-knot cruise and 50-knot top speed deliver zero-emission, zero-noise thrill rides, while an optional jet thruster system means the boat is super maneuverable in tight spaces, making it perfect for superyacht guest operations.

E23 | DE ANTONIO YACHTS

The Spanish De Antonio E23 was chosen as a service boat for the America’s Cup 2024 in Barcelona. With a fully electric engine, the catamaran offers the speed and stability needed for assistance at sea. The E23 is a boat of 7.20 meters in length and assisted with a foil integrated between its hulls that provides additional lift by reducing drag, increasing speed, reducing consumption and extending its range. It is a very balanced model offering good performance, fantastic seakeeping, great comfort, more than reasonable speed, consumption, and price. The Torqeedo engine allows for a maximum speed of 30 knots. With a 50kW/80HP battery, the charging time is 2 hours with a fast charger and 8-10 hours with a standard one.

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BAY OF FAME PROJECT 1012 | FEADSHIP

The Dutch shipyard Feadship has unveiled its latest creation, Project 1012. Designed by Sinot Design and Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects, this 91.80 m yacht is now in the final stages of fitting out as it prepares for sea trials. It is the first Feadship yacht to carry full Hybrid Electric Class notation. The generators or batteries generate the required electrical power for low-speed navigation, enabling efficient and ecofriendly cruising. This advanced propulsion system incorporates two main engines and shaft-driven fixed-pitch propellers, coupled with PTO/PTI electric motors of 560kW each and a 1MW Li-ion battery bank. In conventional diesel propulsion mode, the e-motors function as shaft generators, producing electricity to serve the hotel loads or recharge the battery bank.

PORSCHE 850 PHANTOM | FRAUSCHER

Austrian shipyard Frauscher offers an exclusive edition of 25 models of the Porsche 850 Phantom in collaboration with the German car manufacturer. The hull is 8.67 m long and 2.49 m wide. To develop this new model Porsche used its cars’ technology for use on water (with the same components as the Premium Platform Electric or PPE on which the new Porsche Macan is based). Onboard we have the typical Porsche steering wheel redesigned with nautical-friendly materials. The boat can be recharged with over 250 kW of direct current at fast-charging stations, and a battery at 10% can be charged to 80% in less than 30 minutes. The optimum cruising speed is 22 knots, and the maximum is 46 knots (85 km/h).

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58 FLY | GREENLINE YACHTS

Greenline yachts have delivered more than 1,000 units since the shipyard first opened its doors in 2008 driven by a passion for the sea and a determination to make yachting more sustainable. The Greenline 33 was its debut model; today the range runs to eight models from 39ft to 58ft LOA. They all have “superdisplacement” hulls developed to provide the smoothest ride, stability, and efficiency at both lower and higher speeds. This gives the yachts impressive range and economy. Operating in highly efficient displacement mode at 4-7 knots, it is possible to cover 20-25 nautical miles under electric power alone. For longer passages, the diesel engines can be engaged to provide more range and up to 25 knots, also charging the batteries while sailing. Batteries cover 48 hours of aircon and hotel loads.

EL-ISEO | RIVA

As part of its sustainability efforts, Riva has launched a new E-Luxury segment, Riva El-Iseo, the brand’s first fully electric speedboat. It was designed by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, founders of Officina Italiana Design, in collaboration with the Strategic Product Committee chaired by Engineer Piero Ferrari and the Engineering Department of Ferretti Group. At 8.4m long, it has a maximum beam of 2.5 m and an elegant, refined design, just like the much-loved Iseo from which it inherits the hull design, only with a new deck, cockpit, and dashboard. Equipped with a Parker GVM310 fully electric motor with a power of 250 kW and a peak power of 300 kW, it can sail at a cruising speed of 25 knots and a maximum speed of 40 knots. Its lithium batteries recharge from 20% to 80% in 75 minutes. 28 | IFDM

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M/Y SEAWOLF X | ROSSINAVI

The hybrid-electric catamaran’s exterior architecture was designed by Fulvio De Simoni Yacht Design, while New York-based practice Meyer Davis Studio is responsible for the design of the interiors. This Rossinavi fleet yacht bears the BluE label: its pioneering vision through hybrid-electric yachts propelled by batteries and solar panels, enabling them to operate in electric mode for day trips 100% of the time and sustain electric mode for 80% of transatlantic voyages. Seawolf X is a unique vessel that combines attractive design with environmentally friendly solutions. Two diesel generators can quickly recharge batteries and the vessel can recharge at the shore power in only five hours.

50STEEL | SANLORENZO

At 49.99 m long with a beam of 9.40 m, the Sanlorenzo 50Steel is the first superyacht in the world to use the modular reformer-fuel cell system. Developed in collaboration with Siemens Energy, it transforms green methanol into hydrogen and then electricity to power all the yacht’s hotel systems (when the yacht is at anchor) without needing to store the hydrogen on board. This solution allows the ship to generate a maximum of 100kW of electricity with the engine off. The system, which is totally carbon neutral, vastly increases the amount of time a boat can anchor without consuming combustible diesel, covering around 90% of the typical time a superyacht is used with zero emissions. The exterior is by Zuccon International Project and the interior is by Piero Lissoni. IFDM | 29

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BAY OF FAME SILENT 60 | SILENT YACHTS

Silent Yachts has launched its first solar electric catamaran out of its own in its shipyard in Fano. The first unit is a model from the Silent 60 series equipped with 42 solar panels for 16 kWp of solar energy that fuels two 2x250 kW electric motors. Thanks to a battery with a capacity of up to 210 KWh it can sail efficiently with zero emissions and powered only by solar energy for up to 100 thousand nautical miles a day for weeks. Its under-one-meter draft also allows the Silent 60 to sail in shallow bays. The four bright guest cabins on the lower deck (the different layouts allow for up to six cabins plus one equipment cabin) include a spacious master suite in the bow.

80 ECO | SUNREEF

As a winner of the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2024, presented at the latest Cannes Yachting Festival, and the German Innovation Award 2024, the all-electric 80 Sunreef Power Eco attests to Sunreef ’s commitment to sustainability and the use of cutting-edge green technology. Using a revolutionary solar power system, electric propulsion and custom-tailored batteries, it redefines the motor yacht experience by offering new levels of luxury, silence, and energy efficiency. The latest 80 Sunreef Power Eco has two electric 180kW engines and a 330kWh ultralight battery bank. The yacht also uses Sunreef Yachts’ revolutionary solar power system, with solar cells built into the composite bodywork to achieve unrivaled energy efficiency. The 80 Sunreef Power Eco is a sailor catamaran version. 30 | IFDM

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IMAGINING AND BUILDING A MICRO-UNIVERSE The French studio AW2 has long worked in hospitality design, creating architectural micro-systems anchored to local culture and geographical contexts where they make their targeted design vision a reality.

hough their studio is in Paris, Reda Amaloux and Stéphanie Ledoux from the start, more than twenty years ago, designed architecture and interiors for hospitality outside of France, in southeast Asia. Many of their projects are still abroad in the hotel and resort industry, with clients like Six Senses, Banyan Tree, Four Seasons, Wink Hotel, and Ritz Carlton. Their design approaches borrow inspiration from the local cultural context for each project. Their goal is to create a micro-universe with multiple functions that make it the perfect setting in which to appreciate the place and its genius loci, whether we are traveling in the desert, amidst the Alps, or in a densely packed urban setting. “All our projects are based on the fact that we are able to create visions. And this is the key to the development of our projects, it’s not about what we do, but how we get there.” Not only is it about the “how” but also the ability to read the “inherent intelligence” of a place, its geographic, climate, cultural, and production context, i.e. what the place can express before the architects come in. “Our architectural expression is also part of where we are.”

author: Alessandra Bergamini portrait photo: Mikael Bénard projects photo: Oki Hiroyuki (Wink Hotel Saigon), David Mitchener (Six Senses Con Dao), Ales Vyslouzil Photography for AW2 (Banyan Tree AlUla)

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How would you tell the story of your firm in brief? Reda Amalou: I created a company 27 years ago; it started as a sort of one-man show and then Stéphanie joined shortly after and became a partner in 2003. About twenty years ago, we started working in the hospitality sector outside French borders, in Southeast Asia, where we developed a lot of projects that were very new for us at the time. We have been continuing with our clients since then. This experience basically gave us references and know-how partly due to the fact that the phenomenon of boutique hotels came to Asia 15 years before Europe. The first Aman opened in 1988. I think that a hotel like Amanpuri in Phuket did not exist in Europe at that time. No one would have even understood what the model was. I think that what happened there was really innovative and changed hospitality worldwide. Stéphanie Ledoux: What’s important in the development of the firm is that outside France we worked in a lot of countries. We are used to working abroad in different contexts with very different people, and this is part of our story. All our projects are based on the fact that we are able to create visions, having everybody focused on the same vision. And this is the key to the development of our projects, it’s not about what we do, but how we do it. You are still working a lot in Southeast Asia, for example in Vietnam. How is it to work there? RA: Vietnam is a big part of our story, as the first major project we ever designed and built was in Vietnam. We started working there when they had recently opened outwards after years of almost total closure. They were really open to new things and to the rest of the world. The whole country was energized by this drive for renewal, and at the same time they were in need of know-how and new skills. It was really a crazy time and amazing to be part of that moment. Vietnam is really an important part of our story as designers. Interestingly, we are still working there today after 25 years.

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Which is the project(s) you can consider seminal for the firm? SL: Working on the The Nam Hai (now a Four Seasons) was at the origin of our work in hospitality design. We learned to design a hotel or a resort. It was a very special project in our career, and then we worked on the Six Senses Con Dao. RA: It is not easy to choose a seminal work for us, as any project has a story of its own. Thinking about what we are trying to achieve in terms of contemporary architecture and our philosophy of contextualizing it, probably the Six Senses Con Dao was one our most important works considering what we were aiming for. Which aims did you pursue? SL: The Con Dao had important environmental content, which has always been part of our projects and goals. In that project, we created our design process and approach as we worked in a context where environment was key. It was in 2005 34 | IFDM

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and at that time not many hospitality brands were much involved in sustainability. Six Senses was already very attentive to the environmental issue. RA: I think we made a strong statement with that project with the idea of quietness and peace. The idea of contemporary architecture cabins brought to the beach in a remote location was not common at all. We all came together in our thinking in terms of the way we approach a project, in terms of context, of how the design is informed by context, and how the project is anchored back to the local community.

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What is your approach to sustainability? SL: Sustainability is a word that defines not only the way we build, but also the design cohesiveness of vision, place, concept, and operations. Sustainability refers to all these elements. Designing a very, very efficient building does not mean that it proves to be sustainable. When we work on a project, we establish our own expectations in terms of what we want to achieve concerning sustainability. It all relates to how the property will develop in the future, how long will the building last, and how will it be implemented in the coming years. This also plays an important role in our sustainability strategy in order to make a property work well over the years. We have a global approach. Climate is a key element, especially in countries or remote areas where technology or technicians for maintenance are not constantly available. A great deal depends on the building’s location, position related to the sun, excessive heating of individual parts, ventilation, and landscape exposure. All these elements mean comfort for the guests. They are all key elements when it comes to sustainability. What about local sources? RA: The first thing we do when we start a new project is to understand the local context. By context we mean a 360-degree approach; not only do we look at the topography of the site, orientation, and the climate, but we also look for local crafts and craftspeople working in the area: what kind of materials and techniques they use, why they’re using them, and how the concept of sustainability becomes anchored to local culture, to the community. How do you think design for hospitality has changed over the last decade? SL: It has changed a lot; 15 or 20 years ago hospitality was about selling a bed to spend a night in a beautiful place, now it’s about selling an experience while traveling and discovering a place we did not know before. People get involved in the story. Aman might have started this new kind of experience, and lots of brands have since created their own stories and narrative, working on the idea of the sense of place and genius loci. This is no longer a matter of luxury but of real experience.

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A work of art between water and mountains Atmosphere, a new biomorphic structure in the Austrian Alps joined to the Krallerhof thermal hotel complex, merges gently with the green landscape terrain. Project by Hadi Teherani Architects

tmosphere delivers on the promises of its name. The new structure, annexed to the Krallerhof spa hotel in the Austrian Alps near Leogang, makes an extraordinary impact. Designed by Hadi Teherani architects, it is like a work of land art set in complete osmosis with the surrounding landscape. The lines blur between architecture and nature, which move in a fluid relationship of soft, curving lines. It has a curved structure with a divided roof, arching over 100 meters and plunging into the surrounding greenery. The emerging section “watches” like a half-open eye over the natural 5,500 sq.m. bathing lake, supplied by its own source water in a cycle of precipitation and evaporation, selfregulating its water level. A third of the water 36 | IFDM

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surface is covered by plant-life, increasing the landscape’s biodiversity. A 50-meter infinity pool is completely integrated into the center of the area for an Olympic-size swimming pool year-round. A circular path covers the entire perimeter, affording ever-changing views of the mountains. A Zen garden and a water staircase connect the existing Krallerhof to the new Atmosphere. They join to form a rotunda holding sculptures by Coderch & Malavia. The sculptures are a tribute to three goddesses of water – Galene, Clio’s Dream and Kymo – creating a mystical atmosphere linked to nature and the symbolism of water. Atmosphere’s interiors have a floor plan divided in several levels with a height difference of over 4 meters. All are covered by a main roof with a slatted ceiling creating a cohesive interior. Out of its many saunas, relaxation areas, Blue Cave, Ice Cave, and solarium, the Finnish sauna is a particular attraction: 21 meters long and 4 meters high, it has a wood and glass structure in line with the 38 | IFDM

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Owner and hotel operator: Altenberger Architecture and landscape design: Hadi Teherani Architects Interior design: furnishings and fittings were planned and customised by Hadi Teherani and his team Loose furniture: Kettal, Meridiani, Royal Botania, Vondom Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: courtesy of Krallerhof

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Leogang, Austria

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Leogang, Austria

façade, and a cold water immersion pool with a panoramic view of the Steinerne Meer, the karst plateau of the Alps. The choice of material is exclusively oriented to locally sourced materials like wood and glass for the structural parts and alpine marble for the furnishings. Each of its 30 rooms is made with handcrafted elements and select materials. Oak floors and stone pine walls create a perfect atmosphere. Natural Samina beds have ultra-flexible ash wood slatted frames. Superior comfort is offered by 100% Merino sheep’s wool blankets, Lokosana toppers that create a balanced magnetic field for better sleep, supported by cable shielding that prevents electromagnetic radiation. These details are in line with Hadi Teherani’s goal: “I wanted to create a building that is subordinate to this wonderful landscape, but still present. A quiet experience of great intensity.”

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Fly 72, Azimut Yachts

Timeless design Azimut Fly 72: style, design and technology, the quintessence of Italian creativity

he shipyard is bringing its latest jewel to the sea. The new Fly model from the iconic series from the shipyard based in Avigliana, Italy, marries state-of-the-art design and tradition in an exquisite merging of styles. With a cruising speed of 26 knots and a maximum speed of up to 31 knots, its carbon fiber hull sets the new rules of sailing. Designed by Alberto Mancini, its spirit is sporty – a clear mark of Azimut yacht’s history – with minimal lines accentuated with sculptural

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forms, the hallmark of the Fly family models. In everything from the sun lounge near the control platform to the dining table placed next to an American bar, the Fly 72 is designed to emphasize a direct relationship with the sea. The sea can be experienced from open-air spaces at the stern and the spacious, versatile outdoor area, and from the bow in a lounge area with chairs and sun loungers. In a meticulous design that draws on emblems of the past and the innovative features of contemporary

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design, the interiors convey an Italian style as seen through the creative vision of Fabio Fantolino. As an architect and designer, he has brought his design sensibility to major hospitality projects and private homes. With his debut in nautical design, he pursued an idea of style harmony between three essential elements – style, design, and technology. The idea crosses the spaces of the Fly 72 with the inspiration of Italian master designers and the works that earned them international fame. The yacht features careful attention to the choice of fine materials including bronze and polished lacquers combined with wood. Envisioned with asymmetrical elements in pastel colors, and natural, tactile materials, its linear geometric forms, and curving lines are in a perfect balance. The design is traversed by a dialogue between the sophisticated style tenets of nautical design and the refinement of contemporary design. IFDM | 43

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Hull design: P.L. Ausonio Naval Architecture and Azimut R&D Department Exterior design: Alberto Mancini Interior design: Fabio Fantolino Building material: Carbon fibre + VTR/GRP Overall length: m 22,69 Max beam: m 5,62 Cabins: 4 + 1 crew Engines: 2 X MAN CR V12 1400 mHP Max speed: up to 31 kn Cruising speed: up to 26 kn Furnishings and lighting: Besana, Bonaldo, CC Tapis, Flos Author: Anna Casotti Photo credits: courtesy of Azimut Yachts

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The sea’s embrace Private residence O Lofos stands on a hill in Crete facing the sea and surrounded by wilderness. The home was carved into the landscape by Athens-based studio Block722

Lofos (Greek for “hill”) is a 280-squaremeter home overlooking the Mediterranean on a slope of Mount Thrypti in eastern Crete. The couple who owns it is in love with the island and had very clear ideas about how and where to build it – midway between the imposing mountain and a seaside olive grove. They wanted a house they could use year-round that would be comfortable no matter the season, with well-equipped indoor and outdoor kitchens, a heated seawater pool, a home cinema, a gym,

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Crete, Greece

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Architecture and interior design: Block722 Lighting design: Skia Lighting Landscape design: Outside landscape architecture Furnishings: designed by Block722, custom made by Maan; Brdr.Krueger,Dam, Dedon, Desirée, Ethimo, Ferm Living, Zanat Cushions and daybed mattress: Nikos Haritos Head bed weaving: Chrysa Georgiou Lighting: Celine Wright, Menu, Noguchi Lamps, Olivelab, Skia Lighting, Un.processed Realities Kitchens: Giorgos Houlakis, Loupasakis, Metalwork, Mitras architectural Bathrooms: Bagno y Bagno, Cocoon, Design Collection, Frama, Unidrain Floor wood: Mafi Door, windows and special wood constructions: Loupasakis Mosaics and special marble constructions: Giorgos Houlakis Furniture marble construction: Delta marble Special metal construction: Grammatikakis Mirror construction: Onentropy Ceramics: Maru Meleniou Glasses and cups: Frama, Furdeco, Serax Curtains: Ez Design Carpets: Nani marquina, Kusiner Fabrics: Libeco, Mille et Claire, Norrgavel, Studio Natural Pillows: Libeco, Mille et Claire Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Ana Santl

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and a billiard room with a bar. They also wanted dramatic views of the horizon and the intense wilderness around them. Having to contend with the irregularity of the steep, jagged ground, the Block722 team led by architects Sotiris Tsergas and Katja Margaritoglou arranged the volumes over several floors in a layout comprising a variety of spaces. One arrives at the house after walking down a paved path lined with lavender and aromatic herbs, following the sloping ground from its highest point and gradually descending. The main entrance is crossed by a central hallway connecting all the house’s rooms. The studio created transitional areas with no particular purpose to soften the flow from one block to another, helping occupants discover the indoor and

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outdoor areas as they walk around the house. One of these is a semi-closed area at the center of the house formed by a water feature and an olive tree that seems to float on the surface – a great theatrical trick to link the main bedroom with the common areas. Soft, earthy colors dominate and every detail, down to the furniture, is designed and custom-made for the space. The sculpture by Greek artist Pantelis Chandris embedded in the living room wall, for instance, was developed along with the building’s design. Pieces from Block722’s Anata furniture collection complement the natural materials worked by specialized local artisans. Examples include the hand-woven reed used in the wardrobes and headboards, the dark wood whose smoked effect makes it look naturally aged, and the massive unhewn stone used for the washbasins. Even the material used for the façades emulates the home’s rocky foundation, and the native plants covering the roof offer thermal insulation while blending harmoniously with the surroundings.

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ROW CLUB

Klaksvík, Fær Øer Islands

ROW CLUB

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Klaksvík, Fær Øer Islands

Faroese identity Klaksvík Row Club is part of an urban renewal plan by Henning Larsen for the town of Klaksvík on the Danish archipelago Fær Øer. The club is a community hub celebrating the local sports and cultural heritage

enning Larsen designed the masterplan, which is 40-60% complete. Slated for completion within 2025, additional renewal plans intend to meet the local population’s priorities. In the midst of an identity shift, Klaksvík is the second largest city of the Fær Øer islands, the volcanic archipelago between Iceland and Norway in the North Atlantic Ocean. In a landscape that is a succession of mountains, valleys, grassy lands, and steep cliffs, the new Klaksvík Row Club is in a fjord that shelters it from strong winds, affording views of nearby islands. The Club is set to be a vital center for the town’s population of 5,000. The building was a former post office turned into a cultural center, which the architects perfectly set in the urban layout to be dynamic and bolster the space’s community use. The clubhouse is a tribute to the national sport of rowing, a major part of Faroese life and culture. Athletes spend much time training yearround and racing against neighboring cities. Here there is also an age-old craft tradition of making wooden boats. Now UNESCO heritage, their origins date to the Vikings who made them with a single ax. The 620-square-meter structure has a green sloping roof and a wooden façade, reflecting the natural beauty around it in a

Client: Klaksvíkar Kommuna Architecture and landscape design: Henning Larsen Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Nic Lehoux

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harmonious dialogue between the built environment and the landscape, with a nod to traditional architecture. The exterior has areas for preparing boats to launch and large doors that open from the storage area to the pier and then the water, facilitating movement between inside and outside. “We wanted to create a space that is more than simple boat storage. The expansive doors opening onto the wooden dock and the open timber interior were designed to enhance the community use of the space,” says Ósbjørn Jacobsen, Design Director. The use of wood dominates onside combined with the large windows that afford scenic views and abundant natural light. The clubhouse also serves as a public place. There are large spaces for training sessions as well as cozy areas for coffee breaks and relaxation, as well as to host a variety of exhibitions and other events. The club highlights the history and thrill of the traditional crafting of boats. 54 | IFDM

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Oceano 39, Mangusta Yachts

The sea without, the design within Mangusta’s new masterpiece hits the water: the entry-level Oceano 39 was designed by Alberto Mancini with the technical department of Viareggio’s Overmarine shipyard

he M/Y Mangusta Oceano 39 emerged from a shipyard in Viareggio. The entry level yacht is from the same line that has launched jewels like the 44- and 50-meter yachts that sail the oceans – hence the name – with total freedom. Behind this new entry is a well-known name: Alberto Mancini, a yacht designer from Trieste, born in 1978 with an already impressive resume. He has a clear vision: starting from the style and values conveyed by mingling design

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and technology, Italian-made furnishings, and an innovative concept of open spaces brought into contact with the sea through the extensive use of glass. Architecture in boats sometimes run the risk of being self-referential, but here the elegance of the three decks and the use of technology of a level beyond that of the yacht’s category, make the onboard experience truly special. The new yacht sports elegant, minimalist lines created in composite with a carbon fiber superstructure.

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It is enhanced by furnishings and windows (some openable), and a particularly effective light design on the teak floors, creating a sense of continuity with the outside. The star of the yacht is the upper deck, designed like the glassenclosed patio of a villa, opening to form a single indoor/outdoor area. The space is given power by the warm colors of the furnishings, including the Minotti furnishings, the Connery sofa, and the coffee table with a Calacatta marble top, a twin to the dining table, combined with Tribù chairs. The infinity pool on the bow has a partly glazed floor, which brings light to the bathroom underneath it, the cabin of the shipowner on the main deck. There are another four cabins on the lower deck, where, like on the upper deck, the look is set by the windows opening to the sea and elegant living areas. They are decorated here by Poltrona Frau sofas in shades of cream white with a few touches of pastel green such as for the iconic Archibald armchair. This space, the bar 58 | IFDM

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Oceano 39, Mangusta Yachts

Exteriors and interior design: Alberto Mancini and Overmarine Group Engineering: Verme Yacht Design Hull: Singleskin composite Superstructure: Carbon fiber Length overall: 39.20 m Beam: 8.50 m Half load draft: 2.3 m Displacement at full load: 240 T Displacement at half load: 227 T Gross tonnage: 324 GT Main engines power: 2 X MTU 12V 2000 M86 1700 HP @ 2450 RPM (1268 kW) Max speed: 15 kn Cruising speed: 12 kn Economical speed: 10 kn Guests: 12 in 5 cabins Crew: 7 in 4 cabins Furnishings and lighting: BCM, Eichholtz, Jube, Kartell, Minotti, Poltrona Frau, Summit, Tribù Author: Elena Luraghi Photo credits: courtesy of Overmarine Group

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area of the upper deck saloon, is given character by light-colored leather inserts alternating with wooden elements with geometric patterns. The 85-square-meter sun deck alternates relaxation areas and a covered dining room with a table seating 10, a bar, and a solarium. Then there are

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its engines: 2 MTU 12V 2000 M86 models with 1700 HP to travel at a cruising speed of 12 knots (15 knots maximum) with a range of use up to 2,600 nautical miles and minimized noise levels. There is also a 2600 HP version with a cruising speed of 16 knots (maximum 18 knots).

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The new temptation is Pesca.

Venini icons are tinged with the extraordinary new Pesca colour. RITAGLI / Designer: Fulvio Bianconi / Y: 1989 / Finishing: Iridescent. venini.com

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Ibiza

Bohemian rooms and beach club at the water’s edge The Montesol Experimental Ibiza is joined by an exclusive bar-restaurant on the beach at the island’s most scenic point. The French designer Dorothée Meilichzon designed all the interiors

he rooms’ windows offer a view of the marina and the Dalt Vila with its stone monuments and white façade buildings, decked in the light of brilliant sunlight. The Montesol Experimental’s spaces offer a refuge from the heat, with soft pastels, in brick, yellow, green, and pink in contrast to the blinding sun. This is a historic site of island hospitality. the 1933 neo-colonial hotel was bought by the Experimental Group and re-envisioned by designer Dorothée Meilichzon with bohemian atmospheres that nod to the building’s glorious past. From the 1950s to the 1980s, it was the goto spot for guests the likes of Pink Floyd, Orson Welles, and Princess Caroline of Monaco. Cool, soothing colors and fabrics featuring creative geometric patterns, full of fringes and pompoms, adorn the interiors of common areas and the 33 rooms and suites: cosmic elements abound here 62 | IFDM

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Client: Experimental Group Interior design: Dorothée Meilichzon Graphic design: Studio L’Etiquette Author: Elena Luraghi Photo credits: Karel Balas, Patrick Locqueneux

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including lunar engravings in the carpets and on the walls, which also feature the handmade masks by the Majorcan artist Anna Alexandra. Some of the round-lined furnishings feature the sun and the minibar is clad in glittering tiles in a dialogue with the glossy lacquered pastel-hued wardrobes and the Playdough stools by Diego Faivre. The decor of Café Montesol on the street level is also studded with the sun and stars. The colorful gathering point joins the cocktail Bar on the rooftop. The reception is a cocoon space with soft hues of brick and dusty blues. “We chose cool, calming colors in the common areas, mixing them with light wood, colorful rugs, and walls with a special seashell pattern,” the designer explains. Colors are also the leitmotif of the Experimental Beach Club in Cap Des Falco, the latest Montesol Experimental space, at the end of an unpaved road parallel to the Las Salinas Natural Park, placed in total symbiosis with the secluded nature of the place. “We wanted to respect the landscape and counter the “craft wicker” and bleached wood style of many beach bars, using a more subtle nautical theme with powder blue and turquoise pillows and painted white wood and a cocktail bar made out of an old boat,” Meilichzon continues. The restaurant is protected by reed mats with light-colored fabric loveseats with echoes of the green of the plantlife and the sky blue chairs (as well as drinking glasses). This is a prelude to the lounge area on the beach with wooden sunbeds in a prime position to the water, the stage for one of the island’s most spectacular sunsets. Genius loci and creative verve go hand in hand here.

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Stokmarknes, Norway

Fall 2024

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Stokmarknes, Norway

Nordic charm The Quality Hotel Richard With in the Norwegian archipelago of Vesterålen brings nature indoors alongside works of Scandinavian design

n some places, being in touch with nature is essential – remote places with different rhythms where light floods the days in summer and plays hide-and-seek in winter, regaling us with phenomena like the midnight sun and the Northern Lights. It happens a lot up North, above the Arctic Circle. That is the location of a hotel whose interior was redesigned by Nina Haeg of Haeg Interiørarkitektur, beyond the 68th parallel north in the Norwegian archipelago of Vesterålen. “The building overlooks the port and was named after businessman Richard With. In 1893 he founded the express coastal service Hurtigruten that connects Bergen on the mainland with the islands of the fjords,” explains the designer. The eight-floor quality Hotel Richard With is the largest in the archipelago, overlooking the passage where the historic company’s ships shuttle between the islands. It’s a magical view. Nina Haeg also created new jobs by hiring local workers for her stylistic revamping and made full use of local materials like oakwood, adorning the spaces with Scandinavian design brands and a few Italian pieces. The hotel’s color palette is inspired by that of the island. “The hotel is made of two wings, each with its own shade: rust red for the earth and mountains, and navy IFDM | 67

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blue for the sea. This combination of palettes was also used in the walls, fabrics, and furniture,” she continues. The 154 rooms including five suites are a celebration of Norwegian minimalism. The beautiful fabric headboards were inspired by traditional archipelago patterns; the bedspreads recall the colors of the Northern Lights; and photographs by local artist Espen Tollefsen decorate the walls. The same clean, minimalistic aesthetic and mix of old and new can be seen in the lobby, a massive space with double-height ceilings and huge side windows that filter the outside light. Wood paneling is the backdrop for the Scandinavian design objects here. The carpets fade from brown to dark red and light sand. Terrazzo flooring alternates with oak slats. And various oak and brass details lend a timeless elegance. “The mix of history, nature, and design is deliberate. With the lounges, waterfront terraces, and 1893 FrancoScandinavian restaurant, I wanted to make the hotel a meeting place for locals as well,” concludes Nina Haeg. A year after its opening, we can safely say that she achieved that goal.

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Stokmarknes, Norway

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Stokmarknes, Norway

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Client: Hotel Richard With AS/PEAB Bjørn Bygg AS Architect: Vis-A-Vis Interior architect: HAEG interior architecture Nina Haeg with Ine Bangås interior architect, Marianne Skarbøvik product and furniture designer Participating artists: Espen Tollefsen Furnishings: &Tradition, Andersen Furniture, B&B Italia, Brdr Krüger, Choice leveranse, Eikund, Essem, Expormim, Ferm Living, Four design, Fredericia, Fritz Hansen, Fogia, Gubi, Hay, Hem, Infurn/Denona, Karl Andersson, LK Hjelle, Lintex, Mater, Menu, Mobel Copenhagen, Moroso, Northern, Norr11, Normann Copenhagen, Verpan, Vipp, Vitra Lighting: &Tradition, Brokis, Foscarini, Handvärk studio, Muuto, Örsjö, Northern, Zero Rugs and curtains: &Tradition, Desistart, Kvadrat, Hem, Massimo, Silentgliss, Volver Author: Elena Luraghi Photo credits: Anne Bråtveit

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GTX80, Pershing Yachts

Seascape explorer The Pershing GTX80 is a masterpiece of balanced lines – expandable, sporty, and elegant, it invites seafarers to live in close contact with the sea

ts spaces were designed to be continuous with a perfect dialogue between inside and out, seeking to reconnect people to nature. This is the thrilling dimension of the new Pershing GTX80 part of the GTX series. The line of a motor yacht that brings together design, performance, and sportiness in one, inviting seafarers to move across the sea

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in complete comfort, achieving the excellent performance that is the hallmark of the shipyard’s yachts. The creative vision of the team – the Vallicelli Design studio, Ferretti Group Product Strategy Committee – led by the engineer Piero Ferrari – and the Group’s Engineering Department created livable spaces, spacious areas in close contact with the sea,

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full of meticulous details and last generation technology. Pershing’s DNA is expressed in the pure “artisanal intelligence” embodied in these twenty-four meters. Built in the Ferretti Group Plug and Mould facility, it has two decks, four cabins, a 23 sq.m. large sundeck made of carbon fiber, Italian-made furnishings, and a layout that can accommodate eight guests, featuring a rare balance of forms for sporty yachts. The boat’s design is also groundbreaking, combining Pershing’s style hallmarks with innovative features like the bow accentuated vertically and the sheer-line tracing a convex curve. Its lightweight, elegant line is elevated by its color choice with the traditional Pershing gray alternating with a darker color in the superstructure. A salient feature of this floating “home” is the main deck on the aft which covers two levels. The first level has a beach area with openable side terraces flush to the water. The platform can be used to launch the tenders or align with the beach area, expanding its already generous area. The second level has a sophisticated dining area with table and free-standing chairs. It is connected to the inner kitchen with vertical sliding concealed windows becoming an entrance point to the living room flooded with natural light and designed to keep in visual contact with the sea. Surrounded in hues that highlight contrasts, the interiors feature warm shades combined with metallic lacquered furnishings. these compositions also recur in the lower deck, such as in the owner’s cabin clad with light blue leather panels, in the bathroom area featuring total black faucets and LED lights in geometric shapes that cut clean lines of light, giving Pershing GTX80 its dynamism. In an intelligent combination of elegance and stateof-the-art design. Exterior and interior design: Vallicelli Design, Ferretti Group Strategic Product Committee, Group’s Engineering Department Overall length: 24 m Beam: 5.80 m Cabins: 4 Cruising speed: 28kn Max speed: 34kn Autonomy at cruising speed: 300 nm Engines: Volvo Penta D13 IPS 1350 Furnishings: Dedon, Poliform, Poltrona Frau, Terraforma Kitchen: Dunavox Dauf, Franke,Miele, Siemens Author: Anna Casotti Photo credits: courtesy of Ferretti Group

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WATER PARK

Kyjov, Czech Republic

WATER PARK

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Kyjov, Czech Republic

Water play in the city Visitors can go into the Aquapark Kyjov in the Czech Republic at any time of day. Perfectly integrated into the city fabric, it was recently expanded by SENAA architekti

ts history goes back to the cration of a river swimming spa in the 20th century. Aquapark Kyjov, a public facility Czech Republic, fits naturally into the city as if it were part of its body, set in the center adjacent to a green park. It is a hub for relaxation and play in relationship of osmosis with the city to the point that its recent expansion included improving the surrounding urban area with a newly tree-lined avenue and new paved areas. SENAA architekti was in charge of the water park’s modernization project, which included adding new outdoor pools and a building with an indoor pool. The new building is arranged linearly, extending on Mezivodí Street, the city’s main pedestrian and cycling route. The building is elegant with a façade that uses an interplay of solids and voids, alternating bricks and gold-colored perforated sheet metal that offers glimpses inside the building. An extensive range of different experiences is available in the new complex, including 5-lane swimming in a 50 meter pool and an adventure pool with water slides, massage jet benches, pool spouts, whirlpools, and a wading pool. It also includes a wellness area with five types of saunas: tropical, saline, aromatic, Turkish, and Finnish baths, with a view of the outdoor pool. There’s also a cooling pool, a relaxation room with a Barrisol starry sky, and three outdoor terraces. The ground floor includes lockers, showers, and changing rooms for the outdoor pool, and a bar serving both the outdoor and indoor areas.

Client: Town of Kyjov Architecture and landscape design: SENAA architekti Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: BoysPlayNice

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Kyjov, Czech Republic

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COMPORTA, PORTUGAL | JNCQUOI BEACH CLUB | VINCENT VAN DUYSEN ARCHITECTS This beach club design blends seamlessly with its coastal setting. A wooden deck leads visitors to the restaurant and cabanas, offering panoramic ocean views. Drawing inspiration from local vernacular archi-

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tecture, the design integrates with the site’s natural beauty, echoing the simplicity of Comporta. The restaurant features a caned ceiling, white walls and terracotta accents, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

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HAMNESKÄR ISLAND, SWEDEN | PATER NOSTER LIGHTHOUSE | STYLT The Zoo © Lara Zankoul

Sweden’s most famous lighthouse is in a dangerous archipelago with hazardous waters. The restored home for generations of lighthouse keepers offers a different kind of hospitality.

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the purity of fine bone porcelain for the art of hospitality

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BRNO | MORAVIAN SQUARE PARK REVITALIZATION | CONSEQUENCE FORMA ARCHITECTS © BoysPlayNice

The urban arena is the gathering place in the heart of the park, featuring a fountain that creates a water mirror or a misty cloud, and a massive bench, that provides an embracing ring.

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Gigi Servidati

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BUILT ON PATIENCE AND PASSION The motorboat market, its 50th anniversary and its acquisition by the Oniverse Group. Gigi Servidati, President of Cantiere del Pardo, talks to us about these important past years for the shipyard

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onsidering all three brands, Grand Soleil, Pardo Yachts, and VanDutch, we are very pleased with this positive period for the Cantiere del Pardo,” a success achieved with a sailor’s patience and the businessperson’s intuition and careful observation of the market. In addition to the essential teamwork of the internal resources of the Forlì facility and the external resources of the design studios with which the shipyard has built close collaborative relationships to develop the boats (first sailboats and then motorboats too as of 2017.) Gigi Servidati’s passion is that for the sea experienced when sailing, and then that for speed and competition. His patience is for waiting for the long-term results of new products, from the idea to the concept, feasibility studies, final designs, construction, and, finally, the launch, with “a sense of anticipation that we feel until we see the finished boat.” Patience and passion for a design and construction process that maintains the original essence of each individual brand while adding a good dose of innovation.

author: Alessandra Bergamini photos: courtesy of Cantiere del Pardo

Gigi Servidati

You celebrated the milestone of 50 years in business in 2023, but before that, the years 20152017, when you decided to bring sailboats and motorboats together, were especially key for you. My business partner, Fabio Planamente, and I always had the idea of motorboats in mind. Because I deal with products, it’s an industry I’ve always watched closely, even though I was born a sailor with the opposite approach. We made some calculations and realized that the world of motorboating is ten times larger than that of sailing, which is a niche passion that involves a much more selective clientele. Additionally, while the arrival of charter boats led some people to be more interested in sailing, it made others less eager to buy. So, in 2017 you founded the brand Pardo Yachts, launching an initial Pardo 43. Yes. Adapting our experience in the sailing world, we offered our interpretation of the walkaround. We transferred some of sailing’s softer lines onto the motorboat, seeking to temper them, and also introduced new things in the interior. These elements together turned out to be well-liked. The market embraced our differences and we produced about 700 of them in just a few years. In 2015, when we were evaluating entering the motorboat market, we thought we would make 7-8 Pardo 43s a year, but we actually made 30 that first year, and 60 the year after. Honestly, so much success was unexpected. We had to change the layout of the workshop, and our construction processes, and add more models: the 50, the 38, and the other families, Endurance and GT. In 2020, you added VanDutch Yachts. We had been looking at VanDutch for some time. To me, they’ve been standard-setting boats since 2008, when they were first designed by Mulder Design in the Netherlands. I saw them every year in Cannes and I’ve always been drawn to their clean lines. I think it is the speedboat par excellence, a modern interpretation of a vessel that has been making history since 1950, a symbol of the consistency in the fiberglass world. Mr. Mulder came to see a Pardo and left his business card – that’s when we first came into contact. IFDM | 85

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Mulder was in search of a single production site where he could consolidate his manufacturing, which had been split between different sites before that. After extensive negotiations, we took over the brand, while maintaining Mulder’s design, and we organized and optimized manufacturing here in Forlì. So far, we’ve come out with the VD32, VD40, VD48, VD56, and the VD75 will be launched in 2025. Each with small stylistic changes to lend more warmth to a somewhat “chilly” boat, which has however always been well-liked. We make 25 or 30 a year and are considering an increase fitting our production capacity. Then of course there are still sailboats, the Grand Soleil models. We’re not giving up on sailing and are actually expanding with new models. For Grand Soleil, too, growth has been strong. When considering all three brands, we are very pleased with this excellent period for Cantiere del Pardo. We are positioned in a unique niche and so have been less affected by the market downturn that is being caused by a generational preference for motorboats over sailing, given that the passion and ability to sail are not being passed down. The racing world has always protected us. The Grand Soleil has

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always won lots of races and is seen as a racing boat. We’ve won a world championship with a boat made here in Forlì for three years in a row now. As for nonracers, they are still buying a boat with the performance of a world champion – fast, fun, while featuring the amenities of a non-racing boat. The hardest part is just that – mixing performance and comfort.

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Despite the basically opposite approach to how to navigate the seas, is there crossover between sailing and motor vessels? We would never have been able to build these boats if not for our know-how in the sailing world. First of all, because a shipyard capable of producing 200 boats a year doesn’t get off the ground in just three years – we would have needed three years just to build a new hangar. The fact that we already had an active construction site allowed us to launch more quickly. Plus, developing and building sailboats is very complex, so making motorboats was actually an easier task for us. The way we optimize space on the vessels also comes from our habit of using every inch available, which comes from making sailboats. Also, when it comes to construction – the materials, the structures, the adhesives – everything that is normally used in sailboats goes for motor vessels as well.

Gigi Servidati

Another significant event in 2023 was your acquisition by the Oniverse Group. This marks the achievement of a new level for us. It’s such a large group, and pays such careful attention to communication and innovation, something we identify with very much. This happened in part by chance, because the Veronesi family owned one of our boats. For us, joining their group is an opportunity to grow further, especially in terms of product quality. Besides developing new models, one of our main goals is to improve product perception and placement. In Forlì, you have a very strong connection to the local community. Does this connection also depend on the idea of the manufacturing site as a ‘creative workshop’? Even though we are an industrial business and aim to industrialize our manufacturing processes as much as possible, we want to maintain a very high standard of quality and have tried to translate industrialization into craftsmanship. While it is much more preferable to have a well-industrialized product than a poorly made artisanal one, the problem is how to industrialize it properly, to make it so beautiful that it almost seems handcrafted. This is more or less our goal, precisely because our history comes from craftsmanship; for example, craftspeople still assemble our furnishings by hand. Your history includes craftsmanship and also established collaborations with external design studios. Another good fortune I’ve had since I started working in products is that I met Mario Pedol and Massimo Gino from Nauta Design. We’ve formed a wonderful working relationship. It was a stroke of luck for me because it was not easy to get in contact with them. Then came others – Matteo Polli for hydrodynamics in sailing, with a concept by Cantiere del Pardo and external lines, interiors and layout by Nauta Design. For motorboats, the firms Zuccheri Yacht Design and Leone Yacht Design, water line designers, with exteriors designed either completely by us, as for the earliest Pardos, or by Nauta. Two years ago, I wanted to try a new studio, Burdisso Capponi, and I’m very happy I did. I was eager to explore something different in interior design. This choice was especially important because they worked on the new Endurance 72, one of the boats we’ll give to Luna Rossa for the America’s Cup (together with the VanDutch 48 and the Pardo 50) for the sponsor Pirelli.

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SHIPYARD

The leadership and development of a boutique shipyard Baglietto is one of the longest established shipyards in the world with exactly 170 years of history and continues on a journey marked by innovation, advancement, technique, and design, in continuity with its past and its great heritage Author: Veronica Orsi

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Baglietto

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Baglietto

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KEY YEARS

1854

Pietro Baglietto founds the shipyards bearing his name in Varazze

2012

The Baglietto shipyard is acquired by the Gavio Family and becomes part of the group

2015

Acquisition of the historic American brand Bertram

2020

Merger of the two nautical brands of the Gavio family (Baglietto and BCC) under CEO, Diego Michele Deprati’s leadership

THE NUMBERS Facilities:

La Spezia

Approx. 35,000 sq.m., for boats up to 65 m and docks equipped to accommodate ships up to 70 m

Carrara

Approx. 10,000 sq.m. each for military vessels and yachts up to 50 m

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year of breakthroughs and milestones for Baglietto. The shipbuilder, specialized in the construction of superyachts from 35 to 65 meters, is celebrating 170 years since its foundation and kicking off a series of initiatives to show off its still-young and extremely dynamic spirit. New product lines, renewed commitment to sustainability, a new historical archive that pays tribute to the brand’s heritage, training for the next generation with the “Officina Baglietto”: these projects demonstrate the shipyard’s ongoing evolution and its continuous pursuit of style, innovation, technology while respecting tradition and craftsmanship – values that have been part of the iconic brand since the beginning. Baglietto is known as a “boutique shipyard,” a key player in international shipbuilding that has chosen to keep production volumes low (5/6 deliveries a year) to allow for a very high level of customization for each boat. A sartorial approach going all the way back to its founder, Pietro Baglietto, when he began his business building small hulls and fishing boats in the garden of his own home, back in 1854. Twenty-two yachts are currently under construction, 17 of which have already been sold (six due for delivery this year) and five under construction on speculation, meaning with no initial customer but financed by the shipyard itself pending purchase. This operation, which distinguishes Baglietto’s annual production and allows delivery times to be halved, is made possible by the financial strength of the Gavio Group, which acquired Baglietto in 2012. Yachts on speculation draw from

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different lines of the Baglietto fleet: the more traditional TLine displacement range in steel and aluminum, which includes models from 52m to 60m, the Fast line in aluminum, with 42m and 50m (FAST50) models, the DOM line, 41m aluminum cruisers designed by Stefano Vafiadis, which include the DOM133 and the new entry-level 35 m, the DOM115. The main new innovation is a category of vessels called XO, that is, “Explore, Experience, Observe,” with the X50 as its first model: boats designed for long crossings with a design that offers an amazing vantage point. Baglietto and Francesco Paszkowski Design, the brand’s go-to designers for more than twenty years, were inspired by the historic ETR 300 “Settebello” train as they redesigned the observation area located above the wheelhouse: the Observation Deck is a special space providing a 360-degree view of the surrounding environment through large windows, while keeping travel relaxing with its cushions and sofas. The Baglietto fleet is rounded out with Baglietto Navy, a brand that follows in the shipyard’s military tradition (since the beginning of the 20th century) and is

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set to become a company in its own right in the near future. Two 15-meter FCC Combat vessels were recently delivered to the Italian Navy for the Trieste aircraft carrier, and the acquisition of four ship handling training vessels for the Livorno Naval Academy has been confirmed. Product innovation embraces not only design, but technological research as well. Following the launch of MY Vanadis – the first Italian yacht to receive the “Hybrid Power” certification from Lloyd’s Register, Baglietto has continued to explore new environmentally sustainable solutions to protect the sea. This commitment led to the BZero project, a system that implements a “green” hydrogen

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On cover. The shipyard in La Spezia hosts the Europe’s largest travel lift for boats weighing up to 1120 tonnes | 1. Akula is the third T52 launched by Baglietto. The exteriors are by Francesco Paszkowski Design, while the interior bears the sign of Enrico Gobbi, Team for Design | 2. The Bzero power station prototype has been installed at the shipyard. It involves the use of green hydrogen as an energy source | 3. FAST50 represents the top of the range of Baglietto’s FAST line by Francesco Paszkowski Design: 50 metres, four MTU 2000M96L engines, and a maximum speed of 30 knots are the main features of this light alloy fast displacement model 4. X50, the brand-new 50 m yacht, features an observation point located above the wheelhouse offering an all-encompassing view of the surrounding landscape

production module, starting with filtered and deionized seawater. Testing of the first prototype for a hydrogen production station that will be used for some of the energy of the shipyard itself is in the final stage, and will be implemented on board Baglietto vessels starting in 2027. Investments in the infrastructure and manufacturing spaces at the company’s La Spezia (head office) and Carrara (operations office) sites include the purchase of Europe’s largest travel lift, for hauling and launching vessels with weights up to 1120 tons, and the expansion of the pilings at the La Spezia dock. The idea of leadership and guiding innovation is characteristic of Baglietto’s journey,

and its plan for the future includes the next generation. The shipyard founded the Officina Baglietto, a talent incubator program to train young people in the luxury market, including establishing two workshops, in Furniture Design and Nautical Design. Through this extensive process of experimentation, investment, and design, Baglietto pursues what is new on the market, without forgetting its past and traditions. A connection with history that lives on in a new historical archive in its Carrara location, where records, photographs, drawings, patents, and boat models provide an enduring memory of more than a century of glory in shipbuilding.

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Ocean state of mind In the water for just over a year, Explora I is redefining the concept of luxury cruising with elegant furnishings in neutral tones, personalized lighting, and completely state-of-the-art, eco-friendly technology

iscover the world far from the crowds, cradled by the waves and coddled with the five-star services of Italy’s first luxury cruise ship. Explora I, a 250-meter superyacht with a blue and white profile, is the first of six ships being built by 2028 by Explora Journeys: the MSC Group’s luxury brand that is sailing – literally – against the current when looking at the standards of traditional companies. Koray Savas, Vice President of Hotel Operations, expressed this philosophy: “Anyone traveling with us can experience the magic of our destinations with unequaled luxury and amenities… with a crew to guest ratio of 1:1.25 (600 crew members for just over 900 passengers, Ed.), we offer a personalized experience for every passenger on board.” The 461 suites on the Explora I have floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies, and terraces with private sun decks to keep the sea in view. The sophisticated design of the interiors is matched by the outdoor decks, which include elegant poolside cabanas, cream-colored chairs, and sofas styled by the biggest names of Italian design. The ship features countless iconic brands, from Manutti to Molteni&C sofas and armchairs, Astep and Preciosa lighting, Frette bathrobes in the bathrooms in Calacatta marble, complete 92 | IFDM

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Owner: Explora Journeys/MSC Group Exterior and interior design: De Jorio Yacht & Design, Fincantieri, MSC Group, NenMar Furnishings: B&B Italia, Knoll, Manutti, Minotti, Molteni&C Lighting: Astep Linen: Frette Chandelier: Preciosa Author: Laura Elli Photo credits: courtesy of Explora Journeys

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with walk-in showers and heated floors. Several interior design firms contributed to this jewel of the sea, from De Jorio for the overall project to the London studio NenMar, which designed the suite details. “The design reflects the philosophy of the ship’s conception: to bring to life an Ocean State of Mind, the sea as a style of life, using furnishings in calm colors such as beige, earth tones, light gray, to best interpret the concept of contemporary luxury,” said NenMar’s creative director, Elena Maresca. While the cabins, from suites and penthouses to residences (with separate day-night areas) feature gray and taupe palettes, the common areas over the ship’s 14 decks suggest many different moods. The Japanese restaurant, Sakura, plays with shades of red and pink, with a cascade of flowers from the ceiling, surrounding the tables in front of the restaurant’s show kitchen. Dark, elegant nuances accentuate the Marble Grill on Deck Five, where you can also find the art gallery, the dark brown

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Crema Cafè (the color of the beans on view in glass showcases, ground as needed) and transparent balconies overlooking the dramatic, nearly seven-meter-tall Lobby Bar, paired with a chandelier that emulates a spectacular cascade of light. Outdoors, on the decks, you’ll find a jogging trail, athletic field, hot tubs, and pools, including one with a retractable glass roof, to be used any time of year and in any kind of weather. And finally, careful attention has been given to sustainability: from certified B-Corp products to anti-fouling paint on the hull that does not affect the sea, from its Rina Dolphin classification for underwater noise reduction to a state-of-the-art solid waste disposal system. The upcoming Explora ships (the first of which will be in the water in September) will have even greater advantages: the first two will sail with liquefied natural gas, and the others with low-emission hydrogen, capable of producing clean energy. The environment will appreciate the effort. 98 | IFDM

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Malibu, USA

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RESIDENCES

When architecture disappears With its mesmerizing blend of outside and inside, natural and human-made, the Carbon Beach House in Malibu invites exploration. Everything becomes a seamless whole in this breathtaking residence

Malibu, USA

teps from the Pacific Ocean, this private house is an extension of its spectacular landscape. We can immediately perceive the colors, scents, and reassuring sound of the ocean from inside the house thanks to a design that blends indoors and outdoors, nature and the built environment, thereby creating a point of contact and harmonious continuity. The vision for this design by the Olson Kundig studio was to create open spaces and an all-encompassing experience with the landscape. Located in Malibu along the Pacific Coast Highway, the Carbon Beach House is a private home overlooking the ocean. In addition to the 900-square-meter

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interior are 300 square meters of terrace and indoor garden. From the shore you can see how the house has been lifted off the ground by a deck built specifically for the project to elude high tides and storm surges while maintaining a connection with the water. The extensive glass façade that shapes the south side of the home and delineates its two floors is also clear from this viewpoint. Full height sliding walls open wide to unite interior and exterior. The open living room, dining room, and kitchen on the ground floor are all expanded by the large terrace. Everything is designed to keep the ocean view clear so that even the terrace railings and cantilevered balcony of the upper floor have been specially made of glass. The façade has motorized shades to ensure the privacy required for a home as well as control sun exposure and temperature. While glass is the star of the house, two supporting actors are concrete and steel. This combination is distinctive of the Seattle studio and sets it apart from more 102 | IFDM

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Malibu, USA

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RESIDENCES

Malibu, USA

traditional beach homes. The front of the house is made of a reinforced concrete wall purposely left unpolished and rough. This choice adds variety and character to the building and protects it from the sound of traffic from the nearby highway. The front door in this monumental wall opens onto a dramatic steel and glass staircase below a large skylight and a view of the home’s entire width right down to the water. From here we can also see the cactus-filled inner courtyard at the floorplan’s heart. Rooms face directly onto this private oasis, adding to the sense of fluidity between the spaces and even more natural light. The home’s industrial feeling on the outside is softened by wooden floors, exposed beams, and white walls filled with art on the inside. The furniture and color palette of the interior (designed by Soul Escapes) also bring out a natural, organic appeal that enhances the Carbon Beach House’s relationship to the surrounding landscape.

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Architecture: Olson Kundig Architects Interior and landscape design: Soul Escapes Main contractor: Hill Construction Company Lighting design: KGM Lighting Author: Veronica Orsi Photo credits: Joe Fletcher

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Malibu, USA

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YACHT

Fall 2024

Grey: the meaning of beauty The fifth 50-meter yacht in Tankoa’s S501 series, designed by Francesco Paszkowski, the new Evo version launches, bringing comfort and customization to their highest levels. In this fertile ground for Giorgio Cassetta, he designed interiors full of charm and personality

Shipyard: Tankoa Yachts Naval architecture: NAMES Exteriors designer: Paszkowski Design Interiors designer: Giorgio Cassetta Length overall: 49.80 m Beam: 9.4 m Half load draft: 2.3 Displacement at half load: 274 T Gross tonnage: 499 GT Main engines power: 2 x 1.600k W2100 rpm - MAND2862LE489 Max speed half load: 17 knots Cruising speed half load: 15 knots Range at cruising speed: 3,750 nm Furnishings and lighting: Angelo Reflex, Astro, Baxter, Dedon, De Padova, Divania, Flexform, Longhi, Maxalto, Minotti, Poliform, Poltrona Frau, Oluce, Roda, Summit, THG, Tom Dixon, Villeroy & Boch External TV: CSEED 144 Supermarine Compact Audio system: Focal Guests: 12 Crew: 9 Author: Désirée Sormani Photo credits: Julien Hubert TWW Yachts

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he 50-meter yacht from the Tankoa S501 series, the Grey yacht is dedicated to entertaining, close contact with nature, and total comfort, designed by Francesco Paszkowski. This is the fifth 50-meter vessel that Tankoa, the Genovese shipyard, has delivered over five years, following Vertige, Bintador, Olokun, and Kinda (Bintador and Kinda also feature hybrid propulsion). A sixth will be added within a year, built on spec and available for delivery. Its success was based on many factors starting with the elegant, well-balanced lines of the exteriors with a straight bow immediately conveying that it is meant to sail safely and for long distances. Excellent naval architecture by NAMES (Naval Architecture Marine Engineering Studio) helped limit consumption and emissions. Many outdoor areas ensure optimal privacy with a wellconsidered interior layout that distributes the spaces over three decks in addition to the fly deck. Born of an upgrade, Grey is highly customized and meticulously built to the highest standards, a hallmark of the Italian shipyard. It launches a new version of the S501, the EVO, developing and improving on the original design. For instance, the uprights of the windows on the main and upper decks are reduced to allow for larger windows, expanding the light inside, as well as affording unobstructed

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Grey, Tankoa Yachts

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views, including from the living area. Modifications to the guest cabins made for a single large window instead of two small ones so that natural light comes in the lower deck too. The sundeck is also redesigned and expanded by 10m2 compared to the earlier model. This is joined by the highest degree of customization to suit the desires of the owner, true to this boutique shipyard’s philosophy. Giuseppe Mazza, Tankoa’s sales manager, explains, “The customizations are perfect examples of our flexibility in meeting the customer’s requests, such as putting a swimming pool on the bow or a completely original fantastic cinema/sound system.” For its large solarium, the owner requested a 144inch high-definition movie screen suitable for outdoor viewing that could be concealed as needed. There is also a top-notch audio system on board designed by the French-English company Focal & Naim. The extra-large sundeck furnished with Hamptons by Flexform sunbeds is another beautiful area available to guests, including a second pool

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YACHT

Grey, Tankoa Yachts

and a shaded area under the hardtop for outdoor lunches on a fold-away table. There is also a combined kitchen-bar unit here made of painted aluminum and black teak, with a backlit black agate slab – the largest ever installed on a yacht. Naturally, it has a bathing platform that can be furnished with sunbeds for total, direct contact with the sea. Grey’s interior layout is much like that of her sisters. There is a VIP cabin on the front part above the main deck as well as the saloon and dining area. The full-beam master suite has a walk-in closet with two asymmetrical balconies that can fold down on each side. The guest bedroom area is on the lower deck with the VIP cabins and two cabins with single beds; the front of the lower deck is for the entire crew and a large kitchen. Giorgio Cassetta designed the elegant, contemporary interiors adopting an eclectic approach. He explains, “The customer wanted an effect of lush luxury, featuring elegant craft pieces and exclusive materials. They also wanted the yacht to offer a warm, pleasant atmosphere to IFDM | 109

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relax at length on board.To respond to these requests and combine them as well as possible, despite them often being in opposition to each other, we re-did from scratch the entire interior design and decoration of Tankoa’s successful S501 line. In the larger areas, we imagined a layout that breaks up some of the traditional 0-90° bulkhead angles and actively sought interrupted and misalignments. We paired this approach with a broad selection of exclusive materials (such as high-gloss, natural flamed Indian rosewood, and incredible Azul Macaubas quartzite). This toned down the “solemnity” of these materials created a naturally welcoming environment, where the use of irregularly oriented veneers and diagonal lines creates a special illusion as if a secret cave, where nature has created wonders through millennia,” Cassetta continues. “But nature’s work is not everything. There is also exclusivity in fine craftsmanship. We added panels with saddle stitching and customdesigned floors, extraordinary fabrics, and wallpaper acoustic leathers that pair with the amazing 110 | IFDM

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Grey, Tankoa Yachts

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YACHT

Grey, Tankoa Yachts

sound system, metal trims, and high-end faucets.” The designer’s team completed the package with high-end custom light fixtures by Luce5, and a lighting design made to enhance the contrasts and highlight the beautiful colors of the furniture. All of the major furnishing pieces are customdesigned as are many of the decorative panels. They are perfectly matched with select pieces from the catalogue of the best Italian design brands such as the Otium Soft sofa by Maxalto and the Tyles Y698 coffee tables by Longhi in the main saloon, and the Pilotis armchairs by De Padova, the Sophie chairs by Poliform paired with the custom-made table in the dining area. There is also a work of art made of rosewood and Azul Macaubas marble, which serves as a wall screen. It evokes the colors of the sea and establishes the color of the entire living room. The yacht’s defining high-level customization does not stop there. It also features a collection of art pieces specifically selected for its interior from the project’s inception. Because everything has a meaning here: the meaning of beauty.

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HOTEL

Fengxi New City, China

Modern zen The Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel in the Chinese province of Shanxi is an ode to minimalism and sustainability with its water basins, meditation temples, and green technology

he homes and shops in Fengxi (in the province of Shanxi) are surrounded by green spaces, with parks and gardens covering around 50% of the city, one of the many new Chinese urban centers created to deal with the high population rates in the country’s historic cities. Hot springs are located near the city, so when Min Wang, founder of Studio A+, designed the Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel, she decided to furnish each of the six guestrooms with a private plunge pool, which along with the eight common swimming pools and the Zen-inspired orange glass pavilion floating on water, made the project even more special. “The architecture emphasizes harmony with nature and the surrounding environment, with 10,000 square meters of gardens, water devices, lawns, and flower beds. Earth tones dominate in the clean, minimalist architecture, which includes wood texture concrete, steel inserts, and polycarbonate panels,” explains the designer. Inside, the walls turn the space into an experience, with lowered courtyards that seem to emerge from the ground, suspended walkways connecting various corners of the hotel, and inclined surfaces where the sound of water creates a delicate Zen soundtrack. “The new structure was built on a preexisting one and had to account for the sloping ground. We created multifunctional floors connected by grassy slopes to limit earth filling as much as possible,” she concludes. The result is like a massive Lego construction of interconnected indoor and outdoor spaces. 112 | IFDM

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HOTEL

Fengxi New City, China

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The first underground floor contains five of the six guestrooms, a multi-purpose lobby, and the kitchen and service areas. The ground floor is more complex, with the reception area and a walkway framed by perspective arches leading to the restaurant/tea house, private dining rooms, and the other guestrooms. The light feels magical in this mosaic of rectilinear spaces, filtering through large glass walls and skylights that are sensitive to outdoor temperatures and designed to open automatically, increasing brightness and air circulation and regulating the indoor microclimate. Finally, the rooftop plants offer visual continuity with the garden plants, purify the air, and are fed by rainwater to minimize energy consumption to create the perfect marriage between Zen inspiration and sustainability.

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HOTEL

Fengxi New City, China

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HOTEL

Fengxi New City, China

Client: Shaanxi Fengxi New City Investment & Development Main contractor: SCEGC Fengxi Construction Architectural design: STUDIO A+, Min Wang Interior design: STUDIO A+, Xi’an Xilv Tourism Culture Development Structural consultant & electromechanical design: Beijing Qinghua Tongheng Planning and Design Institute Curtain wall system consultant: Architecture Design and Research Institute of HIT Lighting design: Ning Field Lighting Design Landscape design consultant: Xi’an Symbiosis Architectural Landscape Planning and Design Furnishings and lighting: on design by the architects Author: Elena Luraghi Photo credits: Archi-translator

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CATAMARAN

This is it, Tecnomar

CATAMARAN

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This is it, Tecnomar

Where water meets glass An unconventional yacht that reflects the iridescence of the sea by night and day. Tecnomar’s ‘This is it’ catamaran brings technology and civil architecture to the water

ike a glass house on water, where the sky meets the sea. “This is it” is the new design by Tecnomar, the luxury yacht brand of the Italian Sea Group, a fleet of aluminum yachts featuring 100% Italian eco-sustainability, upholstery, and woodwork. The power catamaran measures 43.5m long and 14.5m wideand boasts an impressive 600-plus square meters of windows and a curved aluminum superstructure. Control of the weight and of air resistance for trim and speed were planned in the engineering design phase for hydrodynamic efficiency to reduce consumption and emissions. It uses SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) for its exhaust emissions in compliance with IMO Tier III regulations. The sinuous, wavelike forms of the interior Are complemented by soft shades of beige and materials like leather, Alcantara, oak, teak, and gray-marble inserts. Silk wall panels accompany ceilings with bronze, platinum, and gold finishes. The craft has a cruising speed of 20 knots and can hold 12 guests plus 10 crew members and a captain. There are six cabins, a massage room, and a kitchen with polarized glass overlooking the saloon. The master cabin comes with a large skylight and private access to the stern. The skylight is 3.3m high, and the panoramic terrace features a vertical garden spanning two decks. Even at night, “This Is It” refuses to be ignored, with neon-blue lights tracing the arc shape of the superstructure and white bulbs accentuating every line. Giovanni Costantino, Founder and CEO of the Italian Sea Group, says the intention was to “challenge our perception of the conventional and totally rethink our aesthetic parameters.” IFDM | 117

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Builder and naval architect: Tecnomar (The Italian Sea Group) Interior and exterior design: Mattia Piro, Gian Marco Campanino Furnishings: on design; Minotti, Pedrali Broker: IYC Hull: Catamaran Type Hull Yacht Superstructure material: Aluminum alloy Overall length: 43.5 m Overall beam: 14.5 m Main engines: 2 X MTU 16V 2000 M96L (1939 kW © 2450 RPM) Generator: Caterpillar Cruising speed: 20 Kn Propellers: Fixed Bow thruster: 2x 50kW electric Max guest accommodation: 12 Max crew accommodation: 10+1 Author: Sanzia Milesi Photo credits: courtesy of The Italian Sea Group

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Aeolian memory MAB Arquitectura revives the 19th-century lighthouse in Salina, Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia, a hospitality project by the Relais & Châteaux collection with historical, cultural, and landscape value

ix suites that reconnect a place to its memory. The long abandoned lodgings of the Salina lighthouse keeper and its landscaped surroundings have been restored and redeveloped. MAB Arquitectura has led the conservative restoration of this historic 19th-century complex with its still-working lighthouse on a promontory overlooking the sea. Nearby is the adjacent Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia, an ancient vineyard turned wine resort now part of the Relais & Châeaux collection, of which it is a natural extension. Minimalism and sobriety dominate, giving shape to a concept of cultured, authentic hospitality. Aeolian details include vaults, weather-and-salt-worn tufa ashlars, and whitewashed cornices, doors, and façade. The interiors are also a respectful reminder of the island’s utilitarian nature. The spiral staircase was restored using local materials like microcement for the floors, limestone for the washbasins, cement tiles crafted by a historic company in Santa Flavia to the architects’ design, and custom-made masonry and wood furnishings. The color palette brings the outdoors in with warm earth tones of brown, sand, white, and beige to complement the sea blue. “The power of nature and the beauty of the

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Salina, Italy

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place inspired us to apply a poetics of subtraction to the interior,” say the architects. “We carefully designed each detail with no added frills to create an elegant, minimalist aesthetic in each space to convey the idea of refined, sober luxury, of time passing slowly amid the beauty of simple things.” Each of the 30- and 50-square-meter suites has a private garden and entrance. The largest suite in the center of the complex measures 80 square meters over two floors, with views from each side and a panoramic terrace overlooking the sea, vineyards, vegetable plots, and gardens. The architects designed the landscape to reflect the surroundings by including dry stone walls, fine volcanic gravel paths, and trellises, as well as a small botanical museum filled with Mediterranean and native plant species. Capofaro’s renovation is part of the Valore Paese Italia Fari project to promote public real estate backed by Difesa Servizi S.p.A. and the Agenzia del Demanio. 122 | IFDM

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Salina, Italy

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HOTEL

Salina, Italy

Client: Capo Faro Hotel operator: Relais & Châteaux Architecture Interior and landscape design: MAB Arquitectura Main contractor: Vitruvio + Impresa Di Pane Costruzioni MicroMuseo della Malvasia installation: Studio Forward Furnishings: custom masonry and wood; Baolgi, HK Living, Tinek Home, Tinja, UnoPiù Interior custom wood works and fabrics: Flamant Palermo Lighting: Ay Illuminate, Rexa Design, Rossini Illuminazione Bathrooms: CEA, Cementine Tomasello, Duravit, Sgarlata Windows and doors: Falegnameria Ofria Micro cement: TopCiment Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Alberto Moncada, Tasca D’Almerita; Tarantino

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PORT

Montréal

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PORT

Montréal

Access to the water, entryway to the city A landmark for the Island of Montréal. Architecture and landscape design are revitalizing the port area for residents and tourists alike. Renewed livability and attractive visibility for the Port of Montreal Tower and Grand Quay

he port of any city has many roles and functions, and Montreal, Québec is no exception. Once a leading global grain trading hub, its port is now an elegant “entryway” that welcomes cruise ships carrying more than 120,000 tourists a year and now a new “living room” for residents to stroll surrounded by greenery. A new waterfront with a clear two-way approach: from the water to the city center, an iconic docking point for visitors; from the city to the

river, a new look for a public space to experience everyday life. This is how Montréal is celebrating two of its natural emblems – Monte Royal and the St. Lawrence River – uniting past and future. A keeper of the island’s industrial memory, this complex redevelopment operation – 38,000 square meters key to the city’s sustainable development – was made possible by an integrated approach to urban planning and landscape architecture by the local firms of Provencher_Roy and NIPPaysage.

Client/Owner: Administration portuaire de Montréal (AMP) Architecture: Provencher_Roy Landscape design: NIPPaysage Structure: NCK Electromechanical: Pageau Morel Civil engineering: Génipur Maritime infrastructure: WSP Group Structural glass: Elema Builder: Pomerleau Lighting: CS Design Main contractor: Pomerleau Consultant: Arup Glazing: Saint-Gobain (by Agnora) Exterior cladding and curtain wall: Alumicor & Vitreco Aluminium: Clermont, ELEMA Experts-Conseils Author: Sanzia Milesi Photo credits: James Brittain, Stephane Brügger, Olivier Blouin, Nanne Springer

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The former is an architecture firm founded in 1983 by Claude Provencher and Michel Roy and already active with the World Trade Center Montréal in the early 1990s; the latter is a studio of landscape design created in 2001 by five graduates of the University of Montréal (Mathieu Casavant, France Cormier, Josée Labelle, Michel Langevin, and Mélanie Mignault). Following the Montreal Port Administration’s call for proposals in 2013, these five architects created the Grand Quay (2018) and Tower (2023) that the water and city now dialogue with. The transformation to return the port to the community has spanned over a century. In the early 1900s the Alexandra Pier hangars, and then in 1967 the Iberville cruise terminal, separated the city from the riverfront. Now, the pier reconnects with the urban fabric with a green-roofed promenade over the river, and the new Montreal skyline is dominated by a 65-meter glass tower featuring a sweeping view of the city. With access to the water, pedestrianized, and lushly green, this city entryway is clearly recognizable with a design invoking the site’s industrial heritage. Located across from the old Tour des Convoyeurs, used for grain storage, the new tower is a steel structure, concrete core, and glass façade that pay homage to the monumental architecture of the early port, soaring upward from the blocks of old warehouses. A terrace, significantly in the shape of a spike of wheat, crosses the Promenade d’Iberville and leads to the new Place des Beginments. Balustrades as golden as wheat and a spiral staircase, a recurring form in the 19th-century homes on the city’s streetscape, lead us to admire the waterway. The observation deck, 55 meters above the dock, can also be an event space. Vehicle traffic has been redesigned, and many areas pedestrianized. A green walkway over the roof of the ferry terminal features over 20,000 weather-resistant plants and native trees like Quebec maples, elms, and white pines, historically used in boat construction.

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WONDER

SAMANÀ, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | CAYO LEVANTADO RESORT | GRUPO PIÑERO | ARQUIMILIO The project for this wellness retreat integrate luxury, local culture and sustainability, balancing physical, mental and spiritual wellness in an oasis of tranquillity. The décor of suites, villas and amenities is inspired

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by its surrounding, the lush tropical gardens, the coast, and the island’s flora. It also features Caribbean’s first self-awareness center, Yubarta.

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CHENGDU, CHINA | WEST FIRST BRIDGE | ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS ZHA

With its 185-metre central span and 55-metre secondary spans reaching to the riverbanks, the bridge is a road, cycle and pedestrian link over the meandering Jiangxi River.

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EGYPT | EL GOUNA CONFERENCE AND CULTURAL CENTRE | STUDIO SEILERN ARCHITECTS

With the scale of ancient Egyptian architecture as a guiding factor in its conceptualisation, a series of arched barrel vaults surround the auditorium and provide a shaded perimeter.

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LIFE AT SEA

Fall 2024

TRISTAN MORTLOCK

The super superyacht captain With over two decades of immersive experience in the Superyacht industry, Tristan Mortlock is a seasoned professional known for his contributions to the world of luxury yachting. First as captain of superyachts then navigating the challenges of busy charter yachts, he is an influential figure in the luxury yachting world (on YouTube too)

ristan Mortlock is probably one of the youngest captains in the yachting industry at only 38 years old. He was born in the UK and moved at the age of eight to the south coast of Spain, where he started working in the yachting industry at the age of 16. Now he is a YouTube star with his Super Captain Channel and has his own company, Mortlock Yachts, which does charter yacht management and sales. With 22 years of experience, he has devoted his life to the sea and made excellence and positive relationships the hallmarks of his profession. author: Désirée Sormani photo: courtesy of Mortlock Yachts

Tristan Mortlock

Capt. Tristan Mortlock, how did all this begin? At the age of 16, I realized I didn’t enjoy school (I really struggled at it). At the end of the year, I told my parents I wanted to quit school. It was summer, I had three months off and my father said “Then go and find a job!” He hoped that after that I would hate working and would ask to go back to school. The next day I was in Marina Marbella in Palma de Maiorca. It was pre-season and they needed people to prep the boats. Halfway through the morning, the boss came up to me and asked if I had a boat license to take a boat from Marbella to Puerto. I had a level 2! Then they asked me if I had driven a jet ski before. I never had, but I said yes. Then the boss asked me to go to a brand-new Ferretti 680 in Formentera as part of the crew. I packed my things, got permission from my parents and after a few days I was on board. I fell in love with this industry, but summer ended very quickly, and once the boats of Marina Marbella were all winterized, there was no work for me. Jordan, the company’s big boss, asked me if I was willing to do other things. I started as a technician assistant. For the next five years, during winters, I was an assistant engineer. Then I started doing bigger deliveries, doing what we call “client boat handovers.” What kind of work is a boat handover? The person who is responsible for the delivery of a boat to the client with all the information and responsibilities: you go on board, teach them all the systems, and maneuvering of the boats. I really enjoyed it because I started traveling all around the south coast of Spain. In 2007, I got a phone call saying one of our clients had bought a 78ft Dominator and he needed somebody to go on board, temporarily as a captain, before he found somebody permanent. I went on board getting all the preparation done for the boat and I put the crew together. The owner and I got on really, really well. He asked me to work for him. The offer was unrefusable! How long did you stay with him? 15 years. Amazing! But not everything in life is rainbows and butterflies. Then disaster happened…

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Which disaster? I started working for this owner in October 2007 and the plan with the boat was to go to France, to get the MCA surveyor to come on board to make it charterable, and go through the commercial process to make the boat available. Before going to France, we were docked in Barcelona and refueled 7,000 liters of diesel, ready to leave the following morning. It was the 2nd of February 2008, we were asleep on the boat. At about 4:35 in the morning, we hear screaming and banging on the boat. Somebody outside was warning us that the whole boat was in flames! It was an electrical short circuit. We were all asleep and the boat was on fire! We could have died! A disaster: a total of four boats sunk, three others were damaged. Insurance claims in the tens of millions of euros. That is a traumatic start for your first job as a captain… Yes, indeed. I’d been on board for four months and I had burnt his boat down! This is the kind of character this gentleman had: he kept me employed. He bought a new yacht called Lizzie, a Lazara 75 136 | IFDM

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built in America. The boat was coded charter and brought to France. I spent eight years as captain on board this new boat in the Mediterranean. At the end of 2016, the owner wanted to go bigger and he bought a Sanlorenzo SD 122 AWOL. Very big yacht! Yes, and I had to go back to school for it to get the McMaster 3000 license. For me, it was a big jump because it was from a 59 GT vessel to 308 GT vessels. It was a second-hand yacht (the owner was Mr. Piero Ferrari) and we did a major refit on board. Were you involved in the refit? From the very beginning. All the planning, all the contractors, the scheduling, the budgeting. I did everything. The wheelhouse was completely changed. The vessel was operating privately before we went commercial to be chartered. We installed an ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System), offering digital charts and navigational information so that seafarers can plan their routes much better and monitor where they are going.

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What did you keep from the previous owner? The captain’s chair… was a Ferrari seat from a Ferrari car. That was very cool! Where was made refit done? In Viareggio. It took six and a half / seven months. The final result was excellent. We then attended the MIBA charter show in Barcelona, and we even entered the competitions between all the vessels: AWOL won first place in all the categories! The owner was very proud. He phoned all the crew members personally. We prepared to enter the contest! We took care of every detail because we really wanted to make a big impact on the chartered community. Did the prizes have impact on charter booking? Absolutely, we ran out of weeks. We had an incredible charter season. Fully booked all seasons. The high season charter was €135,000 a week, plus VAT, plus the APA, and of course, plus a big, big tip for the crew! And the great thing with that is from that first season the following year, we had multiple repeat clients who came back year after year.

Tristan Mortlock

Let’s talk about your videos. You have become very famous on YouTube… Yes, there was the channel I started for a number of reasons called Super Yacht Captain. At the beginning, we started because we wanted to make videos for charter clients, so private videos. We would make a video at the end and before they disembarked the charter, we showed the video for the memories. Oh, that’s nice…. I really enjoyed the editing and I thought it was good fun. My mother then started watching an American TV show called “Below Deck,” showing life on board a super yacht from a cruise perspective. Being a reality TV show, it was all very dramatic and over the top. Not, from my experience, real for what yachting was. I thought I wanted to showcase what it really means to run a yacht. I approached the owner and said I wanted to start a YouTube channel to show what it is that a yacht captain does. He said, yes as long as we respected the guest’s privacy. I started recording this with a GoPro, showing, for example, how I dock a super yacht in Monaco, or how the chef prepares dinner for guests, or the interior staff, how they prepare a cabin, etc. I just created content about real life, the duties on board a yacht and posted it on YouTube. It was quite a slow start; then little by little the views grew, and the channel went boom! And we started getting even more charter inquiries! How long did all this go on? Until 2021 when the owner decided to sell AWOL. The owner’s children had grown and they weren’t using the boat as much as a family, so he wanted a break from yachting. The new buyer was an 84-year-old very experienced sailor from Florida. I showed him the refit video; I had recorded the whole refit. That was the main reason he then decided to buy the boat. The new owner wanted all the crew to stay, but we – my wife and I – were not too sure. We did the charter season that was already booked and in October we delivered the boat to the new captain in Florida. Then my wife and I started our own business and now we’re land-based in the UK.

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RESORT

Ummahat Al Shaykh, Saudi Arabia

Fall 2024

RESORT

Ummahat Al Shaykh, Saudi Arabia

The ethics of hospitality Avant-garde architecture, advanced sustainability and bespoke service: the regenerative approach of the luxurious St. Regis Red Sea Resort on the private island of Ummahat, in the Saudi Arabian waters of the Red Sea. A design by Kengo Kuma, with interiors by Kristina Zanic Consultants

urrounded by the world’s largest coral reef, sand dunes, and crystal-clear water with an astonishing color intensity, the new St. Regis Red Sea Resort is respectfully situated on the private island of Ummahat Al Shaykh, in the Red Sea belonging to Saudi Arabia. Architecture by Kengo Kuma and interiors by Kristina Zanic Consultants harmonize with the surrounding landscape while embodying a design ethic that aims to preserve both natural forms and the marine ecosystem. In line with Saudi Arabia’s 2030 objectives, the operation has brought in partnerships like King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the British marine robotics firm VAARST, whose SubSLAM® technology captures 3D images of coral throughout the Al Wajh lagoon. A mangrove nursery is now open to help with the planting of 50 million trees by 2030, with the first million seedlings already in the ground. The surrounding vegetation has been enhanced with more than five million plants and shrubs. From its earliest stages of development, the resort was envisioned as a sustainable IFDM | 139

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Ummahat Al Shaykh, Saudi Arabia

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RESORT

Ummahat Al Shaykh, Saudi Arabia

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luxury destination. 100% powered by renewable energy, through solar power and one of the world’s largest battery storage facilities located on land, the complex is engaged daily in advanced water treatment and complete waste management solutions in a plastic-free environment. Nestled on the white sand beach, the Dune Villas echo the shape of desert dunes, while the Coral Villas, situated right on the water, are shellshaped and provide direct access to the sea, connected by elevated walkways. In all, there are 90 villas with a site-specific approach that gives them low, horizontal profiles and slightly curved roofs, laid out by gently following the natural contour and geometry of the coast. Or they are inspired by coral life with a spiral plant that gracefully emerges from the water. Each residence, with accommodations ranging from one to four bedrooms, includes a private pool, sundeck, and outdoor shower, and features floor-to-ceiling windows framing picturesque sea views and flooding the 142 | IFDM

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Ummahat Al Shaykh, Saudi Arabia

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Ummahat Al Shaykh, Saudi Arabia

living space with natural light. In the choice of materials, concrete is kept to a minimum. A system of pre-fabrication mainly incorporates wood – red fir selected for its durability in highly saline environments – and clay plaster, evoking the patterns of the sand dunes and infusing it with beautiful warmth. The roofs are covered with natural cedar shingles, chosen for their weather resistance as well as their beauty. As with the architecture, the interiors borrow fluid and organic themes from nature to blend harmoniously with the landscape, and are developed based on the guidelines for LEED Platinum certification. The elegant design is meticulously curated with primarily custom-made furnishings, with a neutral-based color palette inspired by the desert, invigorated by tones borrowed from local marine life and biodiversity. The legendary St. Regis exclusive butler service remains a personalized hallmark of the brand, making any stay one-of-a-kind.

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Owner: Marriott Bonvoy Hotel operator: St. Regis Architecture: Kengo Kuma Interior design: Kristina Zanic Consultants Construction: Blumer-Lehmann AG Cooperation: AKT 2 Lighting: Hilson Moran Facility: Hilson Moran Accumulation: Mott Mcdonald Exterior: AECOM Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: courtesy of St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

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Fall 2024

SAILING YACHT

A Fancy generation Showcased for the first time at the Monaco Yacht Show 2023, this Swan 108 is the first craft of the new generation of Swan Maxi. It was developed from the earlier model, adopting innovative solutions never used before by the Finnish shipbuilder

utside grit to spare and unquestionable elegance and relaxation inside. The new Swan 108 does not disappoint for a true voyage on the water. She is the perfect boat for experienced sailors who enjoy racing but do not want to give up style and comfort. The Swan 108 is the fruit of Nautor Swan’s expertise and unmistakable all-Italian style, attentive to design, finishes, and elegance. Performance and design join and form and function are top-notch. Showcased for the first time at the Monaco Yacht Show 2023, Fancy (as her owner

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named her) is the first craft of the new Swan Maxi generation. “The Swan 108 marks a new era in the Swan Maxi range at Nautor,” says Giovanni Pomati, Nautor Group CEO. ”The project, launched in 2021 during the Regate di Primavera in Portofino, has been like creating a beautiful painting. Just as a painter carefully chooses their palette, we launched an intensive search for talents who could bring their know-how to the table and merge it with that of others to create a beautiful, unique product.” This first model came out of a collaboration with

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Swan 108, Nautor Swan

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Germán Frers for naval architecture, Misa Poggi for the interior design, and Lucio Micheletti, Micheletti + Partners for the exterior styling. One of Swan 108’s greatest innovation is the new dual-acting transom door. This simple yet robustly engineered mechanism is a major “little” revolution. The stern opens with part of the aft deck to create an oversized beach club for the owner. This can double the space available for this important area of the boat while facilitating tender management. Another modification on deck: the helm stations have been moved forward in a higher position to give the yacht better visibility and control. It leaves the aft part of the cockpit completely free and available for sunbathing and relaxing and it can be turned into a spacious beach club area for guests to enjoy. “We revisited the shapes and technical surfaces of the coach roof, modeling the lines to achieve a point of optimal balance by playing with aerodynamics and proportions,” says designer Lucio Micheletti. “We wanted a windhoned shape where the essential, dynamic lines were enhanced. We needed to find a new, timeless style that carries the Nautor Swan brand forward, a boat conceived around a new luxury where the future 148 | IFDM

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Naval architects: Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering, Germán Frers Exterior styling: Lucio Micheletti, Micheletti + Partners Interior design: Misa Poggi Length of hull: 33.00m Beam max: 7.55m Draught: (standard keel) 4.9m Displacement: (light ship) 83,900 kg Ballast: (fin and bulb) 28,600 kg Engine: 257 kW (350 hp) Tank fuel: 4000 L Freshwater: 2600 L Mainsail 344.0 m2 Jib: 304.3 m2 Author: Désirée Sormani Photo credits: Dan-Erik Olsen (exteriors), Maurizio Paradisi (interiors), courtesy of Nautor Swan

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reinterprets the classic.” Built with a full carbon hull and deck in epoxy Sprint technology from carbon molds, she is designed with moderate freeboards like all Swan yachts. This 33-meter craft ensures seaworthiness and comfort at sea even with rough seas. Her sleek lines combined with the straight bow proclaim the aggressive soul of this maxi-sailer ready to compete at top levels. Two options for the cockpit are available: one with a step in the aft deck area, and one with a completely flush deck. The innovative coachroof is beautiful yet functional with an ample companionway leading to the saloon and creating continuity with the cockpit. The magnificent gray metal livery is a beautiful balance with the teak deck. Nautor’s interior team and Misa Poggi, in close collaboration with the owner, designed the interior configuration and styling, creating excellent liveability and comfort for both the owner and guests. The palette chosen is based on warm colors, cream and brown, and touches of red wine, for an ambiance full of personality and coziness. Air, light, space: these are the three pillars I bear in mind while designing a Swan,” says interior designer Misa Poggi. “I work with materials and colors obtained from a careful selection, thinking above all about the tactile and visible sensation to achieve different moods. I choose light colors to give an idea of breadth and dark colors for a more intimate atmosphere. Everything should give the idea of being immersed in a bright space in perfect harmony with the outside.” The interiors offer a very bright and light saloon, with three levels of windows creating a spectacular atmosphere. The main saloon is arranged with a plush U-shaped settee, a coffee table with ottoman seating, and an adjacent eightperson dining table. The yacht features a very comfortable owner’s suite forward plus three guest cabins complete with private heads. Excellent privacy is ensured for both owner and crew, who have a separate area with three cabins and a crew mess. “Nautor Swan is gaining a consistent presence in the superyacht segment up to 24 meters. The Swan 108, launched last September at the Monaco Yacht Show, follows the Swan 120, Swan 98, and the bespoke ClubSwan 125. These models showcase the yard’s ability and expertise in building custom and semi-custom yachts,” Giovanni Pomati concludes. “We recently launched the Swan 88, making its worldwide première at the upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival; this yacht features a hybrid propulsion.” Another milestone for the shipyard. IFDM | 149

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PIER

New York

A waterfront experience The innovative Pier 57 gives Manhattan’s public spaces a new twist with a food hall and panoramic rooftop overlooking the skyline

ew Yorkers are entranced by the slowly flowing Hudson River, inviting them to linger on the piers that have been intelligently converted to green spaces: public parks, exercise areas, gardens overlooking the water, beach volleyball courts, open-air work areas and (the just opened) first beach in Manhattan across from the Whitney Museum. The conversion of the Pier in Hudson River Park has given the city a new look, creating authentic, immersive oases interspersed with local plantlife: the sustainable boardwalk can be walked or biked, surrounded by a truly unique New York. One of the most impressive recent conversion projects is Pier 57 in Chelsea, now a culinary, recreational, and educational destination that celebrates the vibrancy of New York and its diverse local community. Its history dates back to 1907 when it was built as a terminal for shipping and storage. In 1952, it was rebuilt by the New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs, and reopened two years later as a Grace Line terminal. Designed by Emil H. Praeger, its innovative construction has earned it a reputation as a marvel of engineering. Its main structure is supported by three hollow concrete caissons instead of the traditional wooden pylons used widely in New York. Pier 57 is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A new era started for it on April 1, 2023, after an adaptive reuse and renovation project turned it into a vibrant multipurpose center through a partnership between Hudson River Park Trust, Google, RXR Realty, Youngwoo & Associates, and

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Jamestown. With gourmet dining and co-working spaces, spanning everything from art to nature, and the delightful rooftop managed by Hudson River Park Trust, Pier 57 is a cultural hub open to the public with a full roster of events, talks, cooking classes, and educational and recreational programs. We enter this impressive “loft,” welcomed on the ground floor by Market 57, the food hall designed as an incubator for small local businesses and food entrepreneurs, managed by the award-winning James Beard Foundation, which has pursued its Good Food for Good™ mission with Platform, a show kitchen, and an event space. Platform by JBF rotates chefs-in-residence to become an unprecedented stage for awardwinning chefs and emerging talents with gourmet experiences, cooking programs, and collaborative dinners for the culinary arts. Manhattan’s first location for the Korean specialty shop Little Banchan Shop, Market 57 is home to famous restaurants like Madri, Local Roots, LoLo’s on the Water, Mijo, Mothershuckers, The Galley by Lobster Place, Sahadi’s, and Zaab Zaab. On the south side of the building, there are a co-working space called the Living Room, and an interactive, high-tech Hudson River Park Discovery Tank invites visitors to discover local wildlife. The park opened on the rooftop is a must-see, a magnificent place to be immersed in breathtaking sunsets and an incomparable view of Lower Manhattan, New Jersey, the skyline icons of New York, and the new Little Island, a park built on the Hudson, supported by tulip-inspired uprights. We rediscover the eternal dialogue between the city and its river, between the island and the water’s flow.

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Client: RXR Realty, Youngwoo & Associates, Hudson River Park Trust, Jamestown Properties Architecture: Handel Architects, Jamestown in collaboration with S9 Architecture Author: Anna Casotti Photo credits: Brett Beyer, Gabriel Zangari

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RESTAURANT

Between heaven and earth The Cong Banquet Restaurant in the Chinese city of Hangzhou uses water as an amplifier in this project by Associate Interior Design

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Hangzhou, China

Fall 2024

he Cong Banquet fusion restaurant in northwest Hangzhou is an homage to the nourishment of body and soul with a design full of meaning by Associate Interior Design. The name comes from the shape of an ancient Chinese jade vase (the Cong) symbolizing the relationship between heaven and earth. The layout also belies this inspiration, with solid glass walls enclosing an open L-shaped water courtyard that is designed to let in daylight, and a seasonal spectacle amplified by the body of water. Everything is gently reflected: the staggered sloping roof, the lush green trees, the clouds, the sky, and even the

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wind that ripples across the water. Right at the water’s surface are square and circular figures – “flame islands” – of different sizes and symbolic meanings. They draw attention to the larger outdoor lounge area connected to the veranda, which is bordered by gutters and the back of the building. In the courtyards with an Asian aesthetic, the space and view of the interior expand to create an organic, indivisible whole without interruption. Inside, the colors convey emotions with darker shades symbolizing the earth’s essence, and the philosophical concept of circle vs. square continues in a repeating sequence. Spaces of various

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Client: Cong Banquet Interior design, courtyard, and landscape design: Associate Interior Design Principal designer: Jianwei Ge Main contractor: Shaoxing Yunjian Decoration Design Selected subcontractors: Hangzhou Huagandang Landscape Design Structural engineer and MEP consultant: Vanke Engineering Department Lighting consultant: Hangzhou Tongpai Lighting Equipment Engineering Quantity surveyor: Vanke Engineering Department Other consultants: Hangzhou Yishiyi Decoration Design Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Song Ye

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sizes, often incorporating jade, are distributed in a rhythmic pattern. The theatrical design softens the severe hallways with their ornamental installations of flowers, branches, and rocks. Decorative elements were carefully chosen to create a diverse, visually lavish space that combines both raw and refined details. To enhance the sense of purity and overall integrity of the spaces, the architects chose to conceal commercial areas like the cash desk, which is located behind a corridor that doubles as a lounge and tearoom. This strengthens the overall material effect, bolstered by the seats and corner sofas, as well as the sumptuously elegant dark wood panels, the inlaid jade partitions, and the classical art objects caressed by the soft light that accompanies the traditional culinary rituals.

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Hangzhou, China

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CATAMARAN

80 Eco, Sunreef Yachts

Fall 2024

CATAMARAN

80 Eco, Sunreef Yachts

Powered by the sun, water, and wind Marie-Joseph is the first Sunreef 80 Eco. The catamaran’s ground-breaking power system, hydro generation, and performance sails give it full autonomy showcasing how the latest sustainable technologies can also enhance onboard comfort

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he Sunreef 80 Eco embodies a new boating philosophy. This yacht proves that boating and sustainability go together and that, if you manage your energy consumptions properly and use the right green technology, you can cruise emissions-free.” She completely won over Francis Lapp, Founder and President of Sunreef Yachts. The Polish shipyard stands for a new wave of sustainability and creativity in the yachting catamaran world. Marie-Joseph is a fully autonomous craft, unique in the yachting industry, utilizing revolutionary

green technology for fuel-free cruising in total silence and luxury. Part of this technology is used as a design element too. One of the most striking features of the exterior design is the full integration of solar panels into the composite bodywork. Adopting Sunreef ’s in-house technology, solar cells cover the hulls, the mast, the Bimini roof, and the superstructure. “We searched for a solution that would not only make photovoltaic technology super-efficient but also visually appealing,” explains Nicolas Lapp, CTO & CoFounder of Sunreef Yachts. “We want to prove

Naval architecture and interior design: Sunreef Yachts Construction: composite Length overall: 24.4 m / 80 Ft 11.5 m / 37.7 Ft Beam overall: 11.5 m / 37.7 Ft Mainsail: 200 m² / 2152.78 Ft² Genoa: 155 m² / 1668.41 Ft² Water capacity: 1600 l (422.68 US gal) Fuel capacity: 2400 l (634.01 US gal) 6000 l (1585.03 US gal) Living space: 356 m² Furnishings and lighting: RH, Vaughan, Visual Comfort & Co., Author: Désirée Sormani Photo credits: courtesy of Sunreef Yachts

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that a sustainable yacht does not have to compromise on refined aesthetics.” Sunreef entirely engineered and produced this patented system in-house, offering optimal efficiency: covering a total area of 164m², the on-board solar panels can generate up to 45.5kWp. For generating energy under sail, the on-board sail wardrobe includes a main sail, Genoa, gennaker, and staysail with performances of about five knots in light airs and more than double that in anything over 15 knots of breeze. While under sail, the Sunreef 80 Eco takes energy from the passive motion of the two propellers through an advanced hydro-generation system. The system can generate more than 15kW while sailing above seven knots. The catamaran’s smart energy management system along with custom-engineered batteries makes for optimal energy efficiency. This lets all energy obtained via the solar power and hydro-generation system be stored and reused to power both the electric propulsion and house appliances. As a catamaran, Marie-Joseph impresses for its spaces that provide comfort with elegant, luxurious design choices for the interior. The exterior features ample areas for relaxing and entertaining: the flybridge features impressive lounging areas, large sun pads, and a wet bar; the foredeck is unique with traditional trampolines separating the two hulls and a sunken deck with large sun pads and a Japanese-style tatami table; and in the aft cockpit, guests enjoy a full-beam relaxation space with a large daybed, dining table, and swim platform. It is fully connected to the vast main deck saloon through a large sliding door that opens fully; amidships, there is a height-adjustable and modular table and two identical oversized lounging sofas to port and starboard. It is a marvelous space to lounge and light-flooded through wrap-around, panoramic windows. “The interiors onboard MarieJoseph have been designed to be open, universal, and relaxing. This has been achieved through a good consideration and understanding of the layout, but also through the color palette which is characterized by dark colors,” continues Nicolas Lapp. The palette chosen, a selection of gray, beige, and black tones, creates a cozy environment for guests on board. Natural finishing materials and wide-open spaces filled with light and

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80 Eco, Sunreef Yachts

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80 Eco, Sunreef Yachts

symmetry are the key features of the interior design. With luxurious accommodation for eight guests, the catamaran’s starboard hull houses an opulent and light-filled master suite. The generous en-suite bathroom follows the contemporary style of the master stateroom. The custom layout also includes a large VIP cabin in the middle section of the portside hull as well as two identical guest cabins in the bow portion of each hull. Marie-Joseph has all the qualities to become a private retreat, while also often being the perfect platform for socializing. For Sunreef Yachts, a new horizon is opening on the road to carbon-free. The shipyard recently announced an order for a hydrogen yacht, which promises to be an exciting new project. “We feel the company must keep investing effort and talent into many different technologies to push innovation forward,” Sunreef Yachts’ president says, “and the hydrogen Sunreef 80 will be a wonderful opportunity to do so.”

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CLUB HOUSE

Fall 2024

Nature all around What form could be better than a circle to surround ourselves with nature? The Sordo Madaleno studio adopted a full-circle design for the Club House Valle San Nicolàs in Mexico. Set between a lake and a mountain

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rchitects often strive to integrate their works in nature. In practice, this approach can be translated in many ways. In the Club House in Valle San Nicolàs in Mexico, the Sordo Madaleno architecture studio made the choice to surround the site in nature. A perfectly round building makes us feel part of it, reveling in the landscape all around. The design uses a construction system of wood and natural materials, blending into the surrounding environment. Valle San Nicolás is 150 km from Mexico City, a new urban area on the outskirts of Valle de Bravo, a district with a population of 70,000, at least half of whom depend

Valle de Bravo, Mexico

Client/Owner: Club House Valle San Nicolàs Architects: Sordo Madaleno Interior design: Fernanda Patiño, Delfina Espina, Regina Jarque Landscape design: Jerónimo Gabayet, Concepto Q, Entorno Taller de Paisaje Construction: Tuca Metal y Madera, Terraforma GJA Engineering: Marcos Hernández, José Eduardo Hernández Structural engineering: Metal y Madera Alba Estructural Electric system & special, hidrosanitary engineering: Imati Lighting: Artec3 Audio and video: Solutions Audio&Video Author: Sanzia Milesi Photo credits: Daniela Cruz, Rafael Gamo, Rosalba Rojas, Fernanda Ventura

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CLUB HOUSE

Valle de Bravo, Mexico

on the Lagoon’s tourism. Here, the 1,800 sq. m. of the Club House extends over a 385-hectare area. Its circular floor plan is on an 850-meter artificial lake, created for water-skiing and fed by rainwater and water flowing from the mountains (causing some controversy among the local community for the 200 artificial lakes of the residential area, which together with drought, are blamed for causing low water levels in the Lagoon). The design of the roof – which has a third the footprint of the floor – lets rainwater fall directly into the lake to be reused. The bearing structure is XLAM, built with crossed and glued layers of glulam (also known as CLT, Cross Laminated Timber). Short spans with a radial column distribution form a circular volume and open corridors to move around the building with two rings – one inside and one outside. The stone walls are concealed by wooden frames that anchor the building to the lake. A concrete pier serves to moor it to the wharf. At the end of a walkway is a floating pool with a sunbathing area. The space is divided internally into two spaces. To the east there is the dining area with a barbecue and kitchen; to the west, gym and spa with outdoor Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, and sauna. The interior finishes are in wood, the roof is American red oak, and the terrace is in Kebony (high-performance hardwood modified with a chemical process with furfuryl alcohol based on a Norwegian patent). The mountain is on one side and the lake on the other. Two natural entities converge, join, and come into a dialogue. The visitors to the clubhouse also come together, gather, and communicate with each other and with nature. In this Club House, the mountain and lake form a relationship. People and nature commune while people socialize with each other.

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SHORT STORIES

MAIORA 30 CONVERTIBLE NEXT YACHT GROUP | TALENTI

With its 30.6 m length, 7.5 m width, and generous headroom, the Maiora 30 Convertible is configurable in every aspect, from layout to engine. Built by Next Yacht Group in collaboration with the Fossati Design Bureau, it is characterized by the particular conformation of the upper deck, divided into the Sky Lounge, enclosed and fully airconditioned, and the “en plein air” area. The spacious Sky Lounge, approximately 50 square meters, has openable side windows and a retractable aft door in direct communication with the outdoor area. The room is easily convertible: from a cinema room to a terrace overlooking the sea to a dining room. On request, the living area directly overlooks the spacious cockpit and is equipped with a table that can accommodate up to eight people: a real “al fresco” dining room. The level of customization extends to the stern beach complete with a sauna at sea level from which to dive into the sea. Among the collections that furnish the yacht are some Talenti pieces by Spanish designer Ramòn Esteve for the nautical sector, such as the Casilda and Cottage coffee tables, the first 140 × 70 cm with a powder-coated stainless steel structure, the second 60x60 cm with an aluminum structure; both with iroko wood tops. For the sofa, the choice fell on Scacco – design Ludovica + Roberto Palomba for Talenti, with an aluminum structure, quick-dry foam cushions covered with weather-resistant fabric – versatile and available in a wide range of modules.

CONRAD ACE C144 | MINOTTI

Built by the Conrad shipyards of Gdansk, the Ace C144, at 44.5 meters long, is the largest yacht ever built in Poland. The interior design and styling project was curated by the Milanese studio m²atelier, the exterior design is by Reymond Langton Design, while the hull is by Diana Yacht Design. The concepts of contemporary living, applied to the different areas of the yacht, are immediately evident in the main salon, where the airy appearance of the Connery modular seating system, designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti, inhabits the space overlooking the outside deck. The aesthetic and formal qualities of the versatile Connery seating system are also expressed in the bridge deck salon: here the modules with their rigorous geometric shapes, whose base creates an original contrast with the softness of the seat, are combined with a round chaise-longue that creates a real island of comfort, entirely dedicated to relaxation. All the rooms of the Ace C144 are characterized by a sober elegance that is expressed in the light tones of the essences and coverings, in the informal versatility of the spaces and in the openness towards the outside. The result is a happy combination of flexibility, elegance, and continuity, concepts emphasized by the use of full-height retractable sliding doors that distinguish the succession between indoor and outdoor spaces. For a sailing experience in absolute freedom and in complete harmony with the ocean landscape. Photo © Lorenzo Pennati, Denison Yachting and courtesy of Conrad Shipyard

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GOLDEN YACHTS | EMIR SUPERYACHT

The design of the EMIR yacht, initially curated by Studio Vafiadis and renovated in 2022 by Georgia Ntota & Associates, stands out for its wide beam and powerful structure. As imposing as it is luxurious, M/Y EMIR can accommodate up to 28 guests in 14 sumptuous cabins, redefining the concept of luxury in every detail. With five decks between interior and exterior, designed to offer moments of pure pleasure throughout the day, the design skillfully combines tradition and innovation, simplicity and refinement, opulence and comfort. Among the furnishings chosen for the living spaces are the Alfred sofas, the Drop 20, Lysandre 20 and Dragonfly 20 armchairs, along with the Eaton pouf and Arthur coffee tables. In the lounge area, the Vulcano sofa is flanked by Phuket poufs, Hora Sexta sunbeds, and Cesta Outdoor accessories. The dining area is furnished with the Monreale table combined with Ortigia armchairs. IFDM | 167

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WEST VANCOUVER, CANADA LIMINAL HOUSE | LAPITEC

Designed by McLeod Bovell, Liminal House is spread over three levels for a total of approximately 1,000 square meters and is located in the West Vancouver area, between residential neighborhoods and the Canadian rocky coastline. The building is the result of the intersection of asymmetrical volumes that create courtyards, views, and unexpected perspective angles. The long series of full-height perimeter windows enhances the perception of natural light with its changes throughout the day and over the seasons, connecting the architecture with nature. Attention to detail is also evident in the interior: the kitchen, in particular, is an integral part of the architecture with its long island featuring a Lapitec sintered stone top that seems to emerge directly from the floor. To withstand the harsh local weather conditions, the entire building was constructed with the utmost attention to surfaces: all the interior flooring of the house – as well as the kitchen – subject to the effects of wind, UV rays, and salt spray are made of Lapitec sintered stone in large slabs, 12 mm thick, and with a Satin finish in Grigio Cemento (Cement Grey) color. This material, produced in Italy through a patented process, is 100% natural and boasts advanced technical qualities in terms of resistance and hygiene. It has no surface pores, is free of inks and petroleum derivatives, and is completely free of crystalline silica, making it safe for the health of those who work with and use it. Photo © Hufton+Crow

CANNES, FRANCE | VILLA CANNES | HENGE

Nestled in the hills of Cannes with panoramic views of the bay, the architecture of Villa Cannes seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor spaces. The large windows with minimalist frames and the 5-meter high ceiling provide extraordinary brightness and accentuate the perception of large open spaces, as well as allowing you to enjoy the view throughout the year. To further facilitate the passage of natural light, the staircase railing was custom-made in glass, while for the steps, “Briccola wood” was chosen, recovered from the wooden poles used in the Venetian lagoon for the orientation of sailors. The interior design project by Henge, in collaboration with Nembo Design Studio, favored the choice of furnishings and decorations that maintained stylistic coherence in every corner of the house. From the master bedroom to the gym, everything is made with the same spirit: materials, colors, and finishes speak the same language, without overly strong or emphasized accents, with sober and comfortable elements coordinated with each other. To optimize the space in the master bedroom, custom-made boiserie and a wardrobe wall with fully customized leather doors were also created. 168 | IFDM

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REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES | GONZATO

Designed by Studio DADO and built by Fincantieri, the Seven Seas Grandeur is the sixth vessel in the Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet. With a gross tonnage of 55,500 tons, a staff of 548, and a capacity of only 746 guests, it offers one of the highest space-to-guest ratios in its class. The ship boasts 373 suites ranging from 400 to 4,000 square feet, an experiential spa, five restaurants, lounges and bars, onboard boutiques, theaters, a fitness center, and outdoor jogging tracks. Completing the offering is a permanent art collection of 1,600 pieces, including a Fabergé egg, several works by Picasso, a bronze and fused glass Bonsai cherry sculpture, and a 40-foot-tall tapestry handwoven by Brazilian artist Walter Goldfarb. The Seven Seas Grandeur features numerous custom-made products from the Gonzato Group’s Contract Division: the glass parapets of the staircases, the balustrades, the crowd control barriers, and the handrails in the aft and bow areas that connect its 14 walkable decks. Each detail has been carefully designed in terms of design, materials, and safety. Inspired by the liberty style that characterizes all common areas, these elements were engineered by Gonzato Group based on the client’s design and made entirely of brass, a material that requires particular and delicate processing. Each element has undergone a burnishing process that gives the metal a textured effect, as well as resistance to atmospheric agents.

HALKIDIKI, GREECE | VILLA DIKOARCH | GESSI

Ideally located in Halkidiki (Chalkidiki Peninsula), 8 km from the village of Neos Marmaras, Dikoarch is a holiday home nestled in an ancient olive grove on a pristine promontory, next to the beautiful Lagomandra beach. The property consists of two buildings. The first is a two-story apartment with a living area, dining area, and equipped kitchen on the ground floor, while the spa area, gym, and cinema room are located in the basement. The second building houses the master bedroom on the upper floor and two further en-suite bedrooms on the ground floor. A second, separate and independent apartment located in the basement has two bedrooms, a living room, and a kitchen. While every room offers breathtaking views of the sea and Kelifos Island, the outdoor spaces truly set the scene. A 120 sq.m. heated pool, a roof garden with 360-degree vistas of the sea and forest, an outdoor lounge area with a fireplace and Jacuzzi, and the beach all combine to create an idyllic setting. Here, the Gessi Spotwater outdoor collection, with its sculptural form and “woven metal” decoration, reinterprets the look and function of the showerhead. The Private Wellness area thus acquires a practical and distinctive element, capable of breaking the mold. For the villa’s bathrooms, the Gessi316 collection was chosen, featuring the “woven metal” Trame decoration. Inspired by high jewelry and its standards of excellence, it highlights the masterful craftsmanship with which Gessi has “dressed the steel”.

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BAGLIETTO | FRANCESCA II PERENNIALS AND SUTHERLAND

Designed by Francesco Paszkowski Design, who also designed the interiors in collaboration with Margherita Casprini, Baglietto’s 41m Francesca II open superfast motor yacht is characterized by a sleek profile, enhanced by the champagne-colored hull. The cabins are located on the lower deck: the master stateroom amidships, the VIP double cabin forward, and the two guest cabins are equipped with single beds that can be easily converted into double beds. On the same deck, towards the stern, are the crew accommodations. Located next to the engine room and accessible from the main deck, they include the captain’s cabin and two double cabins for the crew. The aft garage, which opens on one side, is used to store a tender. On the main deck, two sliding doors, one aft and the other on one side, allow access to the dining area and the conversation area of the main salon. The latter is illuminated by natural light through two full-height windows in close contact with the sea, even when remaining indoors. A lounge area is located in the aft cockpit, a second conversation area forward, with a sunbathing area. The helm station, preceded by a relaxation area, is located on the flybridge. For the upholstery of the sofas and cushions, Francesco Paszkowski Design studio chose Perennials and Sutherland’s Classy fabric in the White Sands color: velvet, 100% solution-dyed acrylic, very resistant to wear.

SANTORINI, GREECE | NEO SUITES | S•CAB

Characterized by white volumes that blend harmoniously with the surrounding environment, the Neo Suites boutique hotel is perched on the cliffs of Fira, the capital of Santorini, the most famous of the Cyclades islands, offering breathtaking views. The architectural and interior design project, curated by Kapsimalis Architects, a studio based on the volcanic island in the Aegean Sea, draws inspiration from the game of Tetris and consists of two floors on separate levels and a basement. All 20 luxurious suites – 12 on the ground floor, 8 on the first floor – have a terrace with a private heated pool. On the basement level, within an existing stone structure, are the reception, restaurant, spa-gym, and additional spaces. The total white, attention to detail, and chromatic contrasts of the furnishings create the ideal atmosphere for an intimate stay marked by comfort. The terraces and some of the indoor spaces are furnished with the Dress_Code chaise longue, designed by gumdesign as a tribute to sartorial tradition and defined by the color combinations (between the frame and seat) and the textures of the different fabrics. Completing the terrace setup are the eclectic SI-SI metal chairs by Meneghello Paolelli combined with the Tripè coffee tables, in the round version, while those with a square shape are used for an internal welcoming area, always in combination with the SI-SI, all produced by S-CAB. Photo © Yiorgos Kordakis

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WALLYWHY200 | LORO PIANA INTERIORS

The flagship of the wallywhy range, the wallywhy200 project was developed by the Wally team led by Luca Bassani with Ferretti Group’s Engineering Department, in collaboration with Laurent Giles NA Ltd for naval architecture and Vallicelli Design Studio for interior design. Its wide, 4.7-meterhigh glazed bow over the living area allows for a 270-degree view, and the upper deck features a carbon fiber dome. The sleeping area is located on the lower deck where, in addition to the forward master cabin, there are two guest cabins. The spacious living area covers 61 square meters. Loro Piana Interiors’ design plays on the richness of textures and the differentiation of materials to create tactile and visual contrasts, while the colors are light and neutral with hints of ginger and sand. The headboard of the master cabin bed is upholstered in a tri-color Antalya jacquard in cotton and viscose, with cashmere cushions. The sofa upholstery is linen with printed cushions; custom-made cashmere throws and accessories complete the furnishings. The large custom sofa and Ginza armchairs are upholstered in Connemara linen. The external and internal areas of the upper deck feature Loro Piana Interiors’ technical outdoor fabrics, resistant to salt, sunlight, and wind. The Delight chair family by Loro Piana Interiors for Exteta in mahogany wood is complemented by custom-made tables, stools, and benches by Exteta. The Delight Chairs also furnish the Beach Club, the large terrace on the water. Photo © Toni Meneguzzo

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MYKONOS | HOTEL LOVIA MYKONOS | VONDOM

A perfect union between design and nature. Overlooking the Aegean Sea, the Hotel Lovia Mykonos is located a short walk from the characteristic windmills of the famous Cyclades island and offers breathtaking views of the island’s “Chora” (the main town) with its typical white architecture sloping down to the sea, the sunset and the nearby island of Delos. In addition to the 25 rooms and suites designed for comfort and relaxation, the hotel has a wide range of services including a restaurant, bar, wellness center, equipped gym, meeting room, playroom, infinity pools, and private hot tubs. In particular, the new outdoor furniture system with soft and organic lines from the Milos collection – real islands of comfort designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Vondom – accentuates relaxation by the pool, allowing guests to fully enjoy the sun, breeze and sunsets. The natural shapes and warm tones of the collection – iroko wood for the legs, Glad Desert fabric for the upholstery, cream finishes for the aluminum structures, light cement for the tables – give a unique look to the whole, blending perfectly with the surrounding landscape. Each piece is a tribute to the harmony between contemporary design and nature, between aesthetics and practicality. “For my new collaboration with Vondom, I wanted to evoke the original identity of this brand born between the sea and the mountains of Valencia,” says Jean-Marie Massaud. Photo © Costas Mitropoulos

COMO LAKE, ITALY | SERENO HOTEL | WARLI

Overlooking the shores of Lake Como, the Sereno Hotel, designed by Patricia Urquiola with hotelier Luis Contreras, was recently honored with the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, thanks to the expansion of the penthouse suite. Accessible by a separate elevator, the latter has an area of almost 150 square meters, including a 30 square meter terrace, in addition to the 50 square meter garden that runs along the entire perimeter and is composed of a living room, dining room, two bathrooms, master bedroom. Here, the rugs designed by Warli find their place, in harmony with Urquiola’s attention to the art of weaving, especially silk, historically rooted in the territory. The bedrooms feature the Barbès and Dots collections, both designed by Paolo Zani. The Barbès are characterized by a regular design whose weave is interrupted by the irregularity of the color of bamboo silk and Indian women’s sari silk yarns, recycled from the textile industry, knotted by hand using the Persian technique. The soft Dots rugs, in hand-woven wool and tencel, are made with a completely different materiality, worked with elements in twisted wool and a dot pattern in different shades of color obtained thanks to the particular technique of dyeing and twisting the wools. Warli also interpreted the project’s needs with various custom rugs, opting for a ‘handloom’ rug, handcrafted on a loom, 50% undyed ‘handspun’ New Zealand wool and 50% viscose. The border has been made of wool with a different workmanship. Photo © Patricia Parinejad

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ABSOLUTE NAVETTA 75 | VIMAR

The Navetta 75 embodies the best of all previous Absolute products and the most representative characteristics of the shipyard’s style: stylistic refinement, technological inventiveness, and attention to detail. The meticulously designed environments are equipped with Vimar plates and devices from the Eikon series. In particular, the exclusive Eikon Evo plates stand out in the bathrooms, which, installed in the white diamond crystal variant, were chosen to frame switches, sockets, and controls. All this is in line with the high technical and aesthetic requirements of yachts. With a wide range of sockets, the Eikon series also guarantees maximum safety, comfort, and practicality, meeting every type of need and all international standards to adapt to the boat’s country of destination. Hence the choice to include in the Navetta 75 the residual current circuit breakers with overcurrent protection, life-saving devices, to protect appliances and sockets, to power electronic devices, the single-pole buttons dedicated to controlling the intensity of the light and for the control of motorized blackout curtains. Each electrical device is dressed in the Eikon model, with personalized silk-screen printing on the controls, to facilitate the identification of functions. The flagship of the Absolute fleet once again follows Vimar’s comfort and technology; a perfect combination.

CRANCHI YACHTS | SESSANTADUE 62 FT

Resulting from the collaboration between the Cranchi Yachts Research Center and Christian Grande, who is responsible for the art direction, the Cranchi Yachts SixtySix 62 ft is characterized by its vertical bow. This design choice allows for a considerable gain in volume, evident in the spaces below deck. The layout of the latter includes three cabins and three bathrooms. All beds are positioned longitudinally with respect to the stern/bow axis to ensure the best possible comfort. The main deck spaces are designed as part of an open space and have a clear division of spaces. At the bow of the main deck, outside, there is another area dedicated to relaxation and socializing, furnished with a sofa facing the direction of navigation and a sundeck with an adjustable backrest. Moving towards the center of the boat, the teak flooring gives way to carpeting that leads to the living room with two light-colored sofas. Two large armchairs are also present in the helm station. The beach area can be extended by opening the garage door: the compartment is in fact paved in teak and offers itself as an extension of the cockpit. The garage can accommodate a 2.85-meter tender and a seabob in a vertical position, or a jet ski and two seabobs. Acoustic comfort is guaranteed by the sound-damping systems already tested and adopted by the Shipyard on the Seventy-Eight 78 ft and the SixtySeven 67 ft. From the larger models, the Sixty-Six ft also derives the best technological equipment and the evolved home automation and entertainment system.

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4 – 5 December 2024 ExCeL London

The continent’s only event dedicated to cruise interior design The boutique exhibition and conference provides a gateway for the cruise interiors supply chain to meet with Europe’s most esteemed cruise lines, designers, and shipyards working on major refurbishment and newbuild projects.

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Design Inspirations

On cover: Sovas, Hydra Collection by Glamora

Surface & Bath The tile and bathroom sector is evolving, focusing on sustainability, personalization, and a return to craftsmanship. Natural materials like marble, stone, and travertine, longtime protagonists in these spaces, are being reinterpreted with a contemporary twist, featuring innovative finishes and a strong emphasis on eco-sustainability. Color palettes range from neutral and natural tones to bolder touches of color. At the same time, technology blends with traditional craftsmanship, giving rise to collections that echo traditional techniques and material textures, for a final effect of great visual and sensory impact.

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NU | INMA BERMÚDEZ | ROCA

Nu, the name of Roca’s new, colorful faucet collection by Spanish designer Inma Bermúdez, means “naked” in French: a collection that strips away artifice to get to the essence of form in a timeless stylistic search. The collection features three different levers, Pin, Dome, and Stripes, available in six bright colors inspired by Roca’s Mediterranean DNA: green, blue, yellow, black, white, and chrome. With a body diameter of 35 millimeters, the slimmest ever made by Roca, Nu combines ingenuity, sustainability, and quality in a new and exciting collection. Thanks to the aerator hidden inside the mixer and the application of the cold start system, water flow is reduced with each use, avoiding unnecessary CO2 emissions. CLEER | DIEGO GRANDI | AZZURRA

For over thirty years Azzurra has been operating in the sanitaryware sector: the continuous exploration of the material and its potential, combined with a particular attention to sustainability, have made it a point of reference for the international market. The brand’s constant research for the tailor-made design of bathroom environments, carried out in collaboration with leading designers, has led to the creation of furnishing accessories such as the Cleer freestanding cabinet, designed by Diego Grandi. This piece features rounded shapes inspired by a Milanese term that means “sluice gate.” A characteristic of Cleer, in fact, is the closing shutter made of vertical aluminum slats that slide horizontally, adding lightness.

INCASTRI | KENGO KUMA | GESSI

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The inspiration for Gessi’s Incastri collection, created by Kengo Kuma, is linked to the codes of the Japanese tradition of Chidori, an ancient game of inlays, and to the concept of Chōzu, the ritual of washing one’s hands with water before entering shrines as an act of purification and respect. This is why the dispenser in the new collection is a pure, minimalist, yet structured element, thanks to an innovative system of reducing the volume of the functional parts, where the elements that compose it disappear from the front, leaving only the mark of the line. Available in the various finishes in the catalog, Incastri uses innovative elements that ensure low water flow for a sustainable approach.

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CERA | CERAMICHE REFIN

Based on the experimental intuition of Refin’s Tile Designers, who observed the plasticity of wax and its transformation processes, the namesake Refin collection, presented last year, now offers a new evolution of the range. The special Cerasilk finish that characterizes the collection is now joined by the new matt-pro opaque finish, soft to the touch but slightly structured, for greater slip resistance. In addition to this, there is the new Scaglie (Flakes) variant, the result of a totally manual approach: fragments of solid wax have been added to the freshly poured wax, which sink into the liquid material, stopping at different levels, appearing sharper or more blurred, creating a fascinating interplay of perceptions with a graphic effect.

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STONE | FLORIM

Two types of granite, four limestones, one porphyry, three travertines, and one marble: these are the new additions to Florim Stone, with material and three-dimensional effects increasingly inspired by the tactile workings of natural stones with colored masses. There are two finishes: Matt Leather 2024, obtained through an acid-etching or sandblasting process followed by brushing – the surfaces obtained through this technology are Stone Montpellier, Stone Dordogne, Stone Chablis, Shake Travertine, Pearl Travertine, Gold Travertine, Blue Granite, and Black Granite – and Matt Silk 2024, with a general abrasion of the stone surface with coarse wheels and a subsequent refinement with finer wheels that make the surface soft to the touch but not reflective – this family includes Stone Jura, Marble Aubisque, and Purple Stone.

TREVI | CERAMICHE KEOPE

The Trevi collection by Ceramiche Keope is inspired by the discreet charm of travertine, a light-colored calcareous sedimentary rock, used since Roman times for the Colosseum or the Trevi Fountain, from which it takes its name. Intended for modern interiors but also for prestigious commercial environments, it presents the qualities of practicality and resistance of stoneware, replicating the beauty of stone, naturally veined in different ways depending on the oxides and minerals incorporated during the sedimentation process. The palette chooses neutral shades, from Walnut to Ivory white to Pearl gray. Available in various formats – even in large slabs that minimize joints – and in Silky and the textured Brushed R10 finishes. CAPRI AND HYDRA | GLAMORA

Glamora interprets the versatility of the patented GlamFusion® wall covering with two new collections, Capri collection and Hydra collection. A unique product because it is waterproof, it is a wallpaper with a light, flexible, and ultra-resistant structure that allows for quick installation and versatility of use. The Capri collection is inspired by the sunny and decisive colors of the Blue Island, from blues to stone gray, from the greens of the vegetation to Pompeian red, with strong brushstrokes that evoke material sensations; The Hydra collection responds to the needs related to wellness architecture but not only: divided into 21 subjects, it alternates abstract geometries with plant elements that refer to the Mediterranean flora.

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C3 AND AIR 2 | DUSCHOLUX

Having become the world leader in the sanitary market in the 1960s thanks to the invention of the folding acrylic glass shower cubicle, Duscholux has never stopped researching bathroom wall coverings. Today its novelties are the collection 3c sliding shower doors, without profiles, and Air 2, with thin recessed wall profiles or invisible ultra-flat floor profiles (2.2 mm). The glass of both solutions is treated with the innovative CareTec Pro which creates a transparent protective film on the surface with a water and oil repellent effect, making it possible to clean it with a simple microfibre cloth and without detergents. TORINO | FRANCESCO LUCCHESE | FANTINI

Simple, measured, and elegant, the Torino faucet collection, designed by Francesco Lucchese for Fantini, is inspired by archetypal geometric elements, bringing the essence of shapes to life, made contemporary by essential lines and volumes. With great attention to functionality, the collection offers soft and sinuous curves that naturally invite use. The spout and the flat, tapered handle connect seamlessly with the cylinder of the structure, creating a harmonious and calibrated interplay of proportions. The collection is available in Deep Black PVD, chrome, matt black, Matt Gun Metal PVD, and Matt British Gold PVD finishes.

QUARTZ AGGLOMERATE | QUARELLA

Quarella’s quartz agglomerate collections stem from a deep reflection on the meaning of contemporary living, linked to an idea of holistic well-being rather than mere functionality, particularly with regard to the bathroom environment. Quarella quartz agglomerate is suitable for covering numerous surfaces – floors, walls, tubs, showers, bathroom furniture, and even accessories. The color palette is varied: from delicate pastels to those of sand and earth, to fresh tones reminiscent of nature, to bright shades such as Quarella Taksim, to bright whites up to sophisticated deep grays and blacks.

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MICRO COMPACT COATINGS | ISOPLAM

Resistant, compact, and with a surprisingly velvety touch: Micro Compact is the new continuous coating by Isoplam that transforms microcement into an architectural surface with a sophisticated and contemporary aesthetic. Made with a particular cementitious base and natural inert materials, Micro Compact is distinguished by its particularly thin thickness – only 2 mm – and by its excellent adhesion qualities, which allow it to be applied on any material or support (plasterboard, ceramic, marble, mosaic, tiles, screed, cement, wood, etc.). Today the product is enriched with the new Sunset Glow color palette inspired by the shades and glows of the sky at sunset. MARMUR FINE | NOVACOLOR

Novacolor inaugurates a new concept of minimalism, warm minimalism, which abandons coldness and embraces a balanced, serene, and welcoming aesthetic. The color palettes become warmer and earthier, emphasizing soft and comfortable textures that invite touch and create an emotional connection with the environment. This is particularly true with the Marmur Fine (for walls, ceilings, and benches) and Wall2Floor Waterproof (for counters and floors) products: the first, a lime plaster with a material texture, gives depth and character to the environment; the second, a continuous resin system for a seamless visual effect, is ideal for a modern and clean look.

MARBLE AND STONE COLLECTION | BENEDINI ASSOCIATI | AGAPE

New material suggestions surrounding the paradigm of an unmistakable style: Agape reinterprets a selection of its projects in a wide variety of marbles, travertine, and lava stone. The new Marble and Stone collection features 22 washbasin models and 10 bathtubs that revive the charm of imperfection, like the Spoon bathtub, designed by Benedini Associati in 1998. Elegant, unique, durable, and resistant, stone is rich in variations, surface irregularities, and color alterations that make each creation special. The range of new marbles has a satin finish: white Carrara, black Marquina, grey Carnic, green Alps, Emperador dark, Petit Granit, and Travertine, with the possibility of customized solutions and materials. 180 | IFDM

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FLAKE STONE | RAK CERAMICS

Based in the United Arab Emirates with 23 factories worldwide, Rak Ceramics is a global leader in the ceramic and porcelain floor and wall tiles, tableware, sanitaryware, and faucets sectors. Two new products: a collection in collaboration with Elie Saab and Mix and Match. The Elie Saab Surface and Wellness features colored countertop and freestanding washbasins, faucets in the new gunmetal finish, and new slab collections. Mix and Match combines different materials in the same project: Flake Stone with flakes even in the body of the slab, thanks to the new Flaketech technology, and Sapien Wood, made with a digital Sync Effect structure, both developed by Rak Ceramics’ Innotech laboratories. IFDM | 181

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OPAQUE GARDEN A MODEL | FIBERGLASS | CERASA

Cerasa offers a series of exclusive graphics for coatings, made both in vinyl wallpaper and in EQ•dekor® fiberglass, a material made of a special bidirectional fabric made of fiberglass surfacetreated with an alkali-resistant polyurethane substance. Light and manageable, fiberglass adapts with great flexibility to any support and resists traction, abrasion, and atmospheric agents. It is perfectly suited to all environments and can also be used for floors, walls, furniture, washbasins, and heated towel rails. Formaldehyde-free and washable with water and normal detergents, it is particularly suitable for humid environments such as the bathroom.

FIOR DI PESCO CARNICO | MARGRAF

Margraf presents the exclusive Fior di Pesco Carnico marble collection, a precious, sustainable, and versatile Italian product. Its light tones, ranging from white to grey to light pink, and the different veins that characterize it allow for a harmonious combination with other marbles. Fior di Pesco Carnico comes from an open-air quarry, unique in the world, in the province of Udine, where, as in the brand’s DNA, all interventions are used to reduce any kind of environmental damage. Its versatility and resistance make it the perfect material for any indoor use, providing an ideal solution in terms of performance for the different needs of interior design, as well as for cladding and facades in external locations. MEDA | PETER WIRZ | LAUFEN

Straight and rigorous lines alternate with soft shapes, creating a timeless design in the Meda collection, designed by designer Peter Wirz of Studio Vetica for Laufen. ‘Made for Life’ is the starting claim; the result is a complete system of ceramics, faucets, furniture, and bathtubs with essential and modular forms to adapt to any bathroom environment and style. Innovative materials and environmentally friendly production are reflected in: washbasins with a rigorous profile; furniture available in various colors and finishes; a spectacular Marbond bathtub, a composite material with a pleasant and velvety touch, available in freestanding, wall-mounted, or corner versions; and toilets with the new Silent-Flush technology.

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ECOTONE | MARMO ARREDO (QUARTZFORMS)

Quartzform®, a Scapin Group brand specializing in the production of quartz mineral surfaces resulting from a long and complex technological evolution, presents four super-finishes that expand the Ecotone – New Era collection: Mahal, with very fine and dotted veins; Lasa, crossed by grey, copper, and bronze streaks; Poseidon, with more marked lines; and Crono, where white and bronze tones alternate. Ecotone is a new generation of slabs made with recycled components, resin derived from bio-compounds, and with a crystalline silica content of less than 5%. Through the most advanced technology applied to quartz, it offers a low environmental impact alternative while maintaining exceptional technical performance such as resistance to impact, scratches, stains, and acidic substances. STONE EFFECT | GRUPPO GEROMIN

Hafro, a company of the Geromin Group, is based on the concept of Total Living Bathroom & Wellness and develops various collections of sanitary ware, washbasins, and coverings inspired by water, a key element of the Venetian lagoon territory where they reside. According to the brand, the shower is a daily ritual of style and well-being to be designed with care starting from the coverings. The new Stone Effect and Tecnotek collections, 0.6 cm thick, can be positioned vertically or horizontally. Stone Effect is designed to be combined with the Forma shower trays and is available in six colors (White, Cream White, Cappuccino, Ice, Gray, and Black). Tecnotek has a smooth texture and five shades (White, Cream, Earth, Light Gray, and Dark Gray).

FURNISHINGS AND TILES | PATRICIA URQUIOLA | CIMENTO

The new collection of Cimento® furnishings and accessories by Patricia Urquiola – tables, chairs, consoles, coffee and side tables, stools, bookcases, mirrors, and vases – explores the potential of the brand’s patented material. Sustainable and entirely made in Italy, it uses over 90% mineral aggregates mixed with a cement binder. Structurally versatile and light, in the Zaccaria, Lazzaro, Alberoni furniture lines, and the Guglie vase line, it uses the spray technique with different color gradations and a play of surprising contrasts between smooth and rough surfaces and organic and primitive shapes. An original collection of tiles is added to this collection, also designed by the company’s creative director: Calle, Fondo, Rigà, and Riva. IFDM | 183

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LOS CABOS, MEXICO | ROSEWOOD RESIDENCES OLD LIGHTHOUSE | GOMEZ VAZQUEZ INTERNATIONAL | STUDIO LIFESTYLE

Rosewood’s first fully branded stand-alone residential community will stretch across 550 acres on the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula. Perched atop spectacular cliffs El Faro Viejo “The Old Lighthouse,” the oldest standing structure in the region, was erected in 1905 and have been patiently preserved for over twenty-five years by the Coppel family, renowned creators of the leading hotel and resort companies in Mexico. Built to complement the topography of the land and embrace the splendor of the breathtaking setting, the collection will offer a diverse selection of expansive and secluded homes ranging from 4,000 to over 10,000 square feet, inclusive of turnkey luxury villas as well as premium lots to be customized by their buyers. Each residence will be thoughtfully crafted to combine indoor and outdoor living spaces, with materials and finishes carefully selected to harmonize with the natural environment and seamlessly blend into the surroundings. The first phase of sales of Rosewood Residences Old Lighthouse is scheduled to officially commence in late 2024. Images © Noë & Associates with V1

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FOUR SEASONS YACHTS | MARC-HENRY CRUISE HOLDINGS | FINCANTIERI | TILLBERG DESIGN OF SWEDEN

Setting sail in late 2025, the vessel will be the first in the Four Seasons Yachts fleet. It features 95 suites with remarkable custom design, focused on removing barriers between guests, the sea, and their surroundings. To enjoy outdoor yachting moments, each suite features extensive terrace decks ranging from 9.3 sq.m. for the deluxe suite, to nearly 457 sq.m. for the Funnel Suite, which will be the yacht’s most expansive accommodation. In collaboration with Tillberg Design of Sweden and the Yacht’s Creative Director, Prosper Assouline, the yacht will set a new standard for privacy and guest-centric layout with an all-suite, residential style product. Another design first is the yacht’s bespoke onboard transverse marina, which allows guests easy access to a world of water sports filled with state-of-the-art water toys, and features expansive openings across the vessel from port to starboard, offering large platforms and tiered lounging decks on both sides to maximize light and sea views. The canoe-aft deck will boast a 20-metre pool, that will serve as the bustling centre of the vessel and a gathering place for guests. The salt-water pool is designed so that it can be quickly emptied, the floor raised and converted into a multi-function area for performances, fashion shows, and weddings to name a few programming options. Photo © courtesy of Four Seasons Yachts

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TÜRKIYE | KEMPINSKI HOTEL THE DOME BELEK AYBAK ARCHITECTS | TRE TASARIM

Following a comprehensive renovation of all 158 rooms and suites, the hotel just unveiled 31 exclusive Lagoon Suites and 12 Lagoon Golf Suites, in addition to the new restaurant Seljuk and the fully refurbished restaurant Lale. At a size of 90 sq.m., the new Lagoon Suites offer luxurious comfort and peace allowing guests a completely private stay away from the main building. With direct access to the Lagoon Pool from each terrace, beautiful golf course views and green surroundings as well as stylish wooden architecture, these villa style accommodations can be easily reached over a wooden bridge from the hotel lobby. The Lagoon Suites feature a bedroom, living room, powder and dressing room, large bathroom and a private deck with loungers. Interior designer Tre Tasarim has chosen warm colour schemes like stone grey, wooden brown and orange to create a serene and contemporary ambiance. Photo © courtesy of Kempinski Hotels

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CANTIERI DI PISA | POLARIS 48 | OPTIMA DESIGN | PARISOTTO + FORMENTON

The first model in a range of steel and aluminium voyagers with Eco High Power Hull (EHPH) displacement hulls for long-range cruising and low fuel consumption. Antonio Luxardo, the yard’s chief designer, will pen the exterior lines for the entire range, while Optima Design will handle the engineering. The interior design of this first unit – 48 metres in length and with a beam of nearly 9 metres – is by Parisotto + Formenton. The 48’s main deck has two cabins – a master suite and a VIP stateroom – and around 200 sq.m. of convivial living space, including a 50 sq.m. interior lounge and 150 sq.m. outdoors. The upper deck consists of a dining area amidships and another large sea view terrace in the aft outdoor area, with couches, chaises longues, sun pads, a bar and two stairways down to the beach area below. There are four guest cabins on the lower deck, which also has accommodation for eight crew (the captain’s cabin is on the bridge deck).

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OCEANCO | SUPERLEGGERA 80 LATERAL NAVAL ARCHITECTS | HOT LAB

The concept, which combines continuity of surfaces with essences of 1960s automotive design, was developed as part of the shipyard’s Simply Custom range which uses a common naval architecture and engineering platform of 80 metres, developed by Lateral Naval Architects. The Hot Lab team worked on all aspects of the concept from exterior to interior, layout and the basic concepts of the interior style, all developed within the parameters, constraints and requirements outlined by the shipyard. The result is a classically elegant yet effortlessly contemporary concept that incorporates a five-metre-high main atrium, a central bar illuminated by a skylight, six guest suites plus a magnificent master, ample light across the four decks from the expansive glazing, and a sumptuous beach club in the stern, along with an impressive gym that features an opening balcony. 190 | IFDM

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LIVORNO, ITALY | MARINA | ARCHEA ASSOCIATI

The joint venture between the Azimut|Benetti Group and D-Marin will give Livorno one of the most important marinas in the Mediterranean, designed by the firm Archea Associati. The project, with an estimated investment of roughly €14 million, includes dock renovation, the creation of 815 total berths, as well as the construction of meeting spaces and entertainment and leisure facilities. More than 220 sq.m. will be for restaurants, 60 sq.m for cafes, and 250 sq.m will be used for offices. The marina will use natural elements like trees and hedges rather than fencing, solar panels to cover much of the energy it needs, and will collect rainwater to irrigate its green areas. Construction work began in April 2024 and is expected to be completed by June 2026.

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BUSINESS AT SEA

Fall 2024

Overview

Italy: queen of superyachts Our shipyards are once again in first place for over 24-meter boats, garnering over half of orders worldwide. There has, however, been a drop for smaller pleasure vessels

Flexplorer 146 Maverick, Cantiere delle Marche

hile Italian exports were in an overall slowdown, the shipbuilding sector, fortunately, went against the trend, as seen by an absolute record of international sales of pleasure boats. The numbers reached €4 billion in 2023, for a 15.9% growth over the year before that, which had already gone very well, according to reports by the Confindustria Nautica’s “Boating in Numbers” monitor. Another significant positive number is Italy’s clear worldwide leadership in superyachts (over 24 meters) where we still reign, as proved by the Global Order Book put out by Boat International. Six hundred orders of yachts have been commissioned or are already under construction in Italy, which accounts for more than half of the total orders in the world, far outstripping the next in line, Turkey: in terms of comprehensive length, 132 Turkish superyachts ordered last year equaled about 6,000 meters compared to Italy’s over 22,000. Italy’s growth is slightly lower than in previous years, yet still significant considering the

3.1% drop in the sector globally. Boating is among the major sectors of Italian-made exports, now in seventh place by growth rate. Sentiments about the 2024 trends are a rather mixed bag. The feeling about superyachts is still highly optimistic: 83% of those surveyed by Confindustria Nautica trade association foresee further growth (even by double digits for half of the companies asked), and 16.7% expect a stable year. The outlook is different for those working with sizes below 24 meters, where only 32% expect growth and 36% foresee a drop. In both cases, these sentiments were backed by data from February 2024: 67% of superyacht builders did indeed see a growth in orders while only 20% of those making pleasure boats up to 24 meters saw a growth trend, compared to 56% that experienced a decline. Projections for 2024 are still positive for marina services in keeping with the general tourism trend in Italy. Specifically, sales are expected to increase by 1.5% for berths and 5.9% for equipment.

SUPERYACHTS

PLEASURE BOATS UP TO 24 METERS

Trends in revenues for 2023 compared to 2022

Percentage values

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Between +10% and +20%

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Less than -5%

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Source: Confindustria Nautica Studies Bureau statistical survey

of member companies

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ITALIAN EXPORTS OF PLEASURE AND SPORTS BOATS Last 12 “rolling” months; millions of euros; updated December 2023

Values for the calendar year Specific values for the last 12 “rolling” months Source: Compiled by Fondazione Edison based on ISTAT data

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