Sanlorenzo SX100 by Platinum Media Lab

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Fluid spaces, refined exteriors and interiors, contemporary style for the new 30.53 metre by Sanlorenzo. The exteriors are by Zuccon International Project with interiors by Lissoni & Partners by Paola Bertelli - ph. by Guillaume Plisson (exterior) and Federico Cedrone (interior)

roportions, connections, spaces, lifestyles – with the SX100,

Bow high over the sea,

Sanlorenzo rethinks these concepts and surprises with a 30.53 metre

dynamic, masculine

yacht featuring three interior saloons and a master cabin on the

superstructure with

forward main deck. These are fluid spaces that are interconnected

reverse windscreens for

horizontally and vertically, designed to respond to various

this 30.53 metre build by

requirements of owners and guests at various times of day. Made by Sanlorenzo in

Sanlorenzo. Opening, the

collaboration with Zuccon International Project, which handled the exterior design,

main deck saloon with

the first example has custom interiors designed by Lissoni & Partners (Piero Lissoni

full-height windows. The

is also Sanlorenzo’s art director).

sofa is by Knoll, to the

The high bow, muscular superstructure and reverse windscreens help create an

side the Lounge Chair

impression of powerful dynamism, enhanced by a hull profile that drops towards the

stern, the site of the two arches that are the distinctive features of the SX line. Inside

and Ray Eames in the

the yacht is a selection of refined elements with a pronounced contemporary look and

1950s and now made

surfaces in wood, mirrors, glass and metal appear throughout the yacht’s three decks.

by Vitra. Right, the stairs

The striking element in the three interior saloons is their integration with the exterior

leading to the upper deck,

lounges – the beach area, the main deck cockpit, the sunbathing and relaxation area

concealed by sliding

also on the main deck and aft terrace on the upper deck. The heart of the project is

wood panels

the day area on the aft lower deck. Sanlorenzo has created a sea-level saloon, unusual on a yacht of this size. The space, enclosed to the sides by long windows, is to all intents and purposes an interior, so no watertight door separates it from the rest of the spaces, with the huge advantage that once the sliding window aft has been opened and the side terraces are open to the sea it is only a few centimetres from the water and can be enjoyed in symbiosis with the beach area. An interior staircase in the form of a metal band that is a pure architectural element links it to the main deck, creating a single magnificent day area on two levels. A second interior staircase, concealed by sliding panels that also hide storage areas, links the main and upper decks. In the main deck saloon the two sofas backing on to the windows leave the central area free. This integrates with the large cockpit, where a large oval sofa with centre backrest faces aft and towards the sea (the glass balustrade creates the infinity effect) and towards the saloon. The upper deck hosts the sleek, open helm station, and the saloon/dining has been designed to be experienced in an “in or out” configuration. When the hard top and aft doors have been opened and the long side windows lowered, the confines between exterior and interior become less distinct and the saloon and terrace become more similar to a sun deck than an upper deck, an impression enhanced by the similar teak finishes in the two spaces. The lower deck hosts the kitchen and sleeping area with three guest cabins with direct access to the lounge and beach area aft. The owner’s cabin is on the forward main deck. The long window forward and the side windows allow light to flood the interior and be reflected by the metal-trimmed glass bulkheads of the walk-in wardrobe and bathroom. A door provides direct access to the sun lounge forward. The five crew move around on separate walkways from the guests. As we are now used to seeing from Sanlorenzo, the SX100 is a highly customisable yacht in its layouts and interior décor. Lissoni has proposed a configuration that emphasises the spaces and eliminates any overlap in roles, with a kitchen on the lower deck and master cabin on the main deck. All possible options, though, remain in the owner’s hands. www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

The sculptural spiral staircase in metal, the heart of the interior design concept. It connects main deck and lower deck saloons (opposite page, bottom). Light colours are used in the communal spaces, while in the owner’s cabin (opposite page, top) the choice is a darker, more embracing wood

Exterior Design Bernardo Zuccon, Zuccon International Projects

X100 was inspired by the belief that the yachts of today can be thought of as versatile platforms offering large spaces. From a stylistic point of view, the SX100 has a strong design identity created by drawing on and rethinking all the languages that the SX have developed in recent years, all of which reflect a tight family feeling. Within the SX range, this model brings the ability to optimise on-board content. In a market where demand takes many forms, being diversified and multicultural, a project offering an open stern that is actually a blank sheet where the owner can interpret the space in terms of his or her requirements

and behaviour, provides a significant opportunity. With the SX100 we decided to further enhance the aft lower deck space by dedicating it to the day area that all guests can enjoy. It was developed along the lines of functional integration and offset decks. This is another step foward in reflecting the living concept that has influenced all our design work over recent years. We returned to the concept already tried out on the Alloy 44 of diversifying the spaces with different headrooms – in this case the day area is laid out on two connected levels, creating a new dual function for the two lounges. The aft beach club offers access to a lounge with large window,

Bernardo Zuccon with his sister Martina are at the helm of Zuccon International Projects. Left and below, the unmistakeable aft area of the yacht with the two arches that are the signature feature of Sanlorenzo’s SX range. The spacious beach area is connected to the main deck cockpit by an external staircase with only six steps

linked in turn to the three guest cabins by a corridor and to the main deck upper saloon by a staircase. Freed from the helm station, now on the upper deck, the bow section of the main deck is now a private space for the owner. All in all, the SX100 offers its owner great freedom, a requirement the market is increasingly emphasising, presenting itself as a versatile product that we hope will prove to be commercially successful.

Interior Design Piero Lissoni, Art Director Sanlorenzo

he SX100 is another architectural project, an addition to the SX family – it has similar characteristics to its bigger brothers but uses a different language. The proportions have changed, we’ve included some surprises. In contrast to other projects, on this yacht the connections aren’t provided by a continuous staircase, but two staircases with different aesthetics – one, linking the lower deck to the main deck, is in pleated steel. It is more sculptural and becomes the core of the entire design, while the other is very naval, with slender cantilevered steps. It is concealed by a sliding wooden partition that links the main to the fly deck. It’s invisible – if you don’t go looking for it, it’s not there. It appears if you open the screens, and then the spaces reconnect as if in an architectural duplex. As usual, we’ve paid attention to every little detail. Nothing is left to chance. The distinctive feature of the lower deck lounge is that though it is enclosed and integrates with the exterior spaces of the beach club, it makes it larger. At the same time it’s an intimate, private lounge on a lower level than the beach platform. The stairs also connect it directly to the main deck and cabin corridor. It’s a sort of interchange, in fact. I like everything about this yacht. There’s a wonderful interaction between the spaces, the transparencies you find everywhere on the yacht that link interior and exterior. And I love going up and down the stairs!

Left, the lower deck beach lounge with an intriguing play of reflections on the mirrored walls. On this level there are three guest cabins. Opposite page, one of the VIP cabins and its bathroom. The floor follows the shape of the hull shape, and seems to rise up the walls. Instead of shadecreating curtains Lissoni has used panels that slide over the windows to screen out the light

The interior lounge on the upper deck is an extremely versatile space – when the side windows have been lowered, the hard top roof has been opened and the aft hatch integrates seamlessly into the terrace. An effect enhanced by the use of teak in the interior and exterior alike

The Shipyard Tommaso Vincenzi, President of Business Unit Yacht Sanlorenzo

Essential design for the command console on the upper deck. The SX100 is equipped with four 800 hp Volvo IPS engines and has a cruising speed of 20 knots and top speed of 23 knots. At 10 knots it has a range of 1,600 miles

ithin the SX range the SX100 provides a wellbalanced solution, fitting smoothly between the SX88 and SX112. In particular, it offers the opportunity to locate the owner’s cabin on the main deck, optimising vertical connections, capitalising the experience of many SX88 owners who, have contributed their experience in a dialogue with the yard to develop successful functional, aesthetic solutions. Based on this the product has all the right characteristics for modern owners who also love comfort and living in close contact with the sea. SX100 owners tend to be young but they are also lovers of the sea and expert yacht users. The unique layout of the SX100 makes it possible to experience the spaces to the full in the company of the guests. The dialogue between shared spaces and areas intended or the private use of owners is accentuated, making this model perfect for sharing with friends and family. The choice to integrate the lower deck lounge saloon is inspired by the need and desire for a comfortable, versatile environment in close contact with the sea. The concept restates the concept already applied on the SX112, influenced by one of the main features of the existing model SX110 – a spacious day area comprising a covered lounge saloon and attractive transparencies blends on the outside with the extensive, well-equipped beach area and with two spacious side terraces that open out onto the sea. The layout of the SX100 provides constant communication between interiors and exteriors, offering owners unprecedented customisation opportunities. The lines and complex design reflect the project’s emphasis on structural and technical spaces. Precise structural calculations enabled the yard to adopt construction details combined with the unique, minimal design of the SX range. The semi-planing hull enables the yacht to reach a speed of 23 knots with ease, maintaining high performance in pure displacement.