TITANIUMISSUE • n°32 • 2022
ontact with nature and the relationship with it is fundamental. Now more than ever yachts are a form of escape and adventure, and bringing the stylistic traits of a terrestrial home on board is no longer enough. Nowadays design and construction processes aim to make the yacht part of its surroundings, making as little environmental impact as possible. Even more so at a time when the industry has the wind in its sails. According to the Business Research Company, the global yacht market is expected to grow from $7.70 billion in 2021 to $8.22 billion in 2022, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.75%. The global yacht market is expected to reach $9.97 billion in 2026. What this means is luxury tourism with a demand for ever larger craft with spacious, versatile and open interiors. Customisation is at a maximum, comfort is a priority and new areas acquire importance: today’s owners demand extra space for a home theatre, gym, massage rooms, private spaces where they can work or hold online meetings and quiet, isolated areas. Designers and builders focus on introducing eco-friendly material, with ecodecking replacing natural teak and ecological paints and varnishes, linen panelling, bio-resins and recycled fabrics and leathers. A crucial factor in rendering yachts more sustainable is hull efficiency and weight limitation to generate consumption and emissions. The war between the Ukraine and Russia also means that fuel supplies can no longer be taken for granted, so serious consideration must now be given to alternative sources of power. Some in the yacht industry are investigating hydrogen generated from filtered, de-ionised sea water. The route towards this goal has been set. Discover all this in this special section of The One Yacht and Design, with the latest that the yacht industry has to offer!
Désirée Sormani Managing Director
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A selection of items from the finest furnishings brands to give on-board interiors the feel of a refined residence on the water and bring touches of vivid personality to the yacht, transforming it into an even more exclusive design object by Marta Bernasconi
A new arrival from the Monaco Yacht Show is Moksha, a chair made by Octoport that gives a contemporary twist to the classic director’s chair. In carbon and with personalisable fabric or leather seat and back, it weighs six kilos and is resistant to atmospheric agents
Shade, in the Sauna, Steam Room and Shade Shower versions, is the new collection from Starpool designed by Cristiano Mino and inspired by an oriental style. This cabin, dedicated to private well-being, is designed as a furnishing element with an aesthetic that combines the transparency of the glass walls with the screening provided by the wood strips
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Designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte and produced by iGuzzini, Linealuce Mini 27R is a glass and aluminium lighting system with an emphasis on miniaturisation and high performance that integrates into architectural spaces. The 3-dimensional lighting strip is just 2.7 cm deep and can be concealed in restricted spaces
The new home collection by Cotonificio Zambaiti is composed by bed linen and furnishing and kitchen fabrics decorated with graphics inspired by her passion for Cementine. Patterns from typical antique Italian tiles are given a minimal interpretation with warm, autumnal colours. It is designed by Paola Marella
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Resembling large pebbles smoothed by rain and wind, they are in fact stuffed seating modules, soft and welcoming. The Pebble Rubble collection by Moroso is shaped by the creativity of the two Swedish designers from Front Design. In this project they drew inspiration from the natural shapes that fascinated them when they were children. The system comprises fifteen modular units and three poufs.
The upholstery features naturalistic patterns and is produced together with Kvadrat Febrik
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The ultra-contemporary aesthetic of the Bannenberg and Rowell superyacht studio lies behind the Oceana outdoor furnishings line by Sutherland Furniture, making its debut at the Monaco Yacht Show. Tables, chairs, armchairs and loungers with adjustable back, made in teak and stainless steel
Designed by Marc Sadler, the Aqua lounger by Serralunga can be used beside and even in the swimming pool. Its sleek, clean lines were created by a studio that seeks to combine stability and comfort. Made in 100% recyclable polyethylene, it can be coordinated with the AquaPlano table
The seating options in Pedrali’s Cocoon outdoor lounge system offer a number of types - sofas made up of linear elements, corner units, chaises longues – and are complemented by square, rectangular and round cushions. Patrick Jouin’s project also features high backs, providing privacy and shelter. The refined polypropylene cordage lets air and light pass through, and is made entirely by Italian artisans
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