NAVAL ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Contemporary vs classic
DELIVERING THE FIRST MODEL IN ITS UP40 PLATFORM, ITALIAN SHIPYARD ANTONINI NAVI’S CROSSOVER SERIES PUTS THE OWNER IN THE DRIVING SEAT. ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF SHIPYARD ANTONINI.
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esigned in collaboration with architect and designer Fulvio De Simoni, the UP40 Crossover from Antonini Navi is the first of three models from the UP40 modular steel platform. The signature of this series is the control it hands to the owner from the very start of the project. It offers the choice of an open deck or enclosed bridge, but more importantly, owners can choose their preferred concept during the construction phase. “This model is a modern reinterpretation of classic boats designed for a precise function: simple forms with a strong personality clad a versatile architecture open to customisation, designed to offer a simple and direct way to enjoy life at sea”, says Fulvio De Simoni.
Challenging convention With construction due to commence in September, the design focuses on two main
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decks that are connected by a half-deck containing a single helm station. The idea is for a contemporary take on a classic design, largely expressed by the cut of the bow. “The unusual arrangement of the decks, with the wheelhouse area and foredeck set at a height midway between the main and upper decks, minimises the difference in height and creates continuity across the entire upper section of the boat”, says De Simoni. “[This turns] it into a huge terrace on the sea covering over 200m2, a sizeable portion of which is protected and shaded by the hard top.”
Customer customisation Other customisations include furnishing options for the exterior areas. The opportunity to have an infinity pool installed in the bow allows owners to create a solarium-like space that offers views and shelter when underway or at
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