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The Art of Sailing
Turquoise 77m Go
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The new Turquoise Yachts flagship is an audaciously elegant 77-metre. Contact with the sea is the leitmotif in the H2 Design-penned exteriors and interiors by Paola Bertelli - ph. by Guillaume Plisson
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turquoise hull would be eye-catching on any yacht,
Other artistic flourishes are to be found in all seven guest cabins
but on a 77-metre it is unapologetically bold and
and at the poolside where a series of abstract panels by Alex Turco
original. Particularly given that the craft in question
are described by H2 Design as “fluid in nature, giving a feeling of
is a statuesque beauty with sinewy lines and a
molten liquid”.
beautifully measured continuum of solids, voids,
The sea also makes its presence felt in the interior through GO’s
glazed surface sand colours creating an edgily dynamic interplay
enormous windows, confirming its central role in the overall design.
of geometries.
The forward-facing owner’s cabin on the upper deck is also outward-
GO is the new Turquoise Yachts’ flagship and, as such, is a very
looking. A series of imposing curved windows, in which a mere four
physical embodiment of the Turkish yard’s finely honed construction
mullions support a 2.4-metre expanse of glazing, frame the view
abilities. The London-based H2 Yacht Design studio was given the
and separate the suite from a private deck area with Jacuzzi and
job of creating both her interior and exterior design. But the project
a teak foredeck that can also be used as a touch-and-go helicopter
was a meeting of old friends as GO is the seventh yacht the yard
landing area. Every single piece of furniture is highly detailed with
and studio have partnered on.
one in the owner’s suite combining back-lit onyx, polished stainless
The narrative theme of “water in motion” begins with the turquoise
steel, Macassar ebony and turquoise mother-of-pearl.
of the hull and continues in the colour palette, materials and finishes
There is an overall feeling of flow and continuity of detailing
chosen for the interior.
throughout the boat. Joinery flourishes such as stepped wenge
Take, for instance, the saloon on the main deck where a pristine
ceiling architraves, bevelled mirror inserts and heavy mirrored doors
white carpet, white leather walls and lacquered ceilings create a
recur again and again. A Deco pattern crops up in varying forms
sublimely refined space with turquoise lamps adding colour and
and scales throughout, appearing in the marble floor detailing,
the gleam of myriad mirrored-steel accents referencing the ever-
the polished stainless steel main stair balustrade, the glass doors,
changing moods and motion of the sea. The panelling has a highly
mirrored ceiling panels and main saloon carpet. Classic trims such
reflective ‘silver ripple’ finish by Métal composite, while the dining
as wenge, Macassar, white onyx and pale leathers create an elegant
table is edged in a deep turquoise ‘bubble finish’ by Rim & Mcrae
palette further enriched by special finishes. Most of the marble and
called ‘Entoma’.
stone used was sourced in Turkey itself.
In the lobby, Sea Spray, a gloriously sculptural chandelier by Dale
The beach club is an impressive 162 square metres and acts as a
Chihuly. cascades down through the open stairwell from bridge
third – and appealingly sea-skimming – lounge. Three shell doors
deck to main deck in an explosion of 468 navy, blue, transparent and
open in different directions to make it an ever-changing space. The
turquoise ‘icicles’ that once again bring the colours and reflections
cherry on the GO cake, however, is the midships garage designed
of the sea into the interior of the yacht. The externally lit chandelier
to accommodate a beautiful 9.6 m Pascoe Limousine tender –
is reflected from multiple different angles in the bevel-edged mirror
turquoise-liveried to match the motor ship, of course!
panels used to decorate the interior.
www.turquoiseyachts.com
A stunning view from below of Sea Spray, the sculptural chandelier by Dale Chihuly which hangs down through the open stairwell in the lobby. Made from an astonishing 468 crystal icicles, it is the most impactful piece aboard GO, a 77-metre steel and aluminium superyacht whose five decks are all linked by a central lift
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All-white interiors are broken up by flashes of bold blue and interplays of light and glints of steel and glass. A choice that allows the views seen through the picture windows in the main saloon (top) and the master suite (right) to dominate. The same applies to those from the openings onto the sea in the beach area (top right). Left, the dining area with its intricately detailed table which has a backlit onyx centre, Macassar ebony top in a starburst pattern and an edge detail in Soloman & Wu’s ‘Entoma’ finish
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The waterfall pool on the sun deck is partly sunk into the structure that supports the mast and the satellite domes. The pool itself is five metres long and is tiled in a blue and gold mosaic
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The beach club covers an amazing 162 square metres (right). The unusual open aft corners, nine-metre-wide hidden transom door and two other seven-metre-wide side shell doors create an especially strong bond with the sea. As can be seen from the below photo, the forward section of the main deck can also be used as a touch-and-go helicopter landing area
Exterior Designer H2 Yacht Design
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he initial brief was to design a tri-deck boat similar to Vicky, an earlier collaboration between H2 Studio and Turquoise. The yacht was essentially a spec boat. During the later stages of design development, a client approached the yard about building a larger volume boat with an extra deck. A modified design proposal was prepared on this platform, but
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sadly the client decided to buy an existing boat. However, the larger volume design provided many interesting benefits so, after further consideration, this became the design selected for construction. There are many attractive features on the general arrangement of this 77m, the main ones being the spectacular beach club with its ‘hide away’ transom door and the generous owner’s suite with its fantastic 270-degree views forward over the foredeck helipad. Without a doubt these two environments were the key factors that convinced the owner to buy the yacht. Externally, the yacht is as impressive as in the interior. There is incredible attention to detail, especially with regard to the exterior deck furniture. There is a uniqueness and individuality to the areas in the exterior superstructure: from the open aft corners of the swim platform to the distinctive square design of the aft bridge gym with its tubular
polished stainless decoration flanked by the symmetrical stairs to the sun deck. On the bridge deck, the teak gym floor with zero threshold doors spills out onto what is known as the disco area. The central furniture is kept loose to make way for a dance floor space. On the main deck, the typical U-shaped seating arrangement greets you as you climb the steps from the aft swim platform. Backlit onyx tables provide ambient night lighting coupled with deck reinforcement columns lined with backlit alabaster emerging out of white pebbled gardens. Recessed low level lighting and RGB deck head strip lights complete the features on offer to set the mood for the night time atmosphere.
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Interior Designer Jonny Horsfield, Owner and Creative Director of H2 Yacht Design
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/Y GO was designed in a modern classic style for a client who was looking for a rich, sumptuous interior, with intricate detailing and a high level of craftsmanship. Throughout the boat you can see subtle references to the ‘Water in Motion’ concept in our selection of finishes. Turquoise was chosen by the client as the feature colour and can be seen throughout the interior. Bold turquoise Amazonite marble is used as the feature stone in the VIP en suite and back-lit slabs of turquoise onyx hang in the master en suite. The shagreens, leathers, specialist finishes, artwork and fabrics also feature the colour turquoise in countless shades. Perhaps the greatest expression of the concept is the Sea Spray Chandelier. Lit from above and below like a sculpture, the Chihuly creation can be seen from multiple angles in the mirrors that surround it.
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Two types of timber are used throughout the interior: Tanganyika, which creates a light, airy interior, is contrasted with wenge, which enriches and deepens the palette. Macassar accents are used to highlight particularly special pieces of furniture such as the main dining table, the furnishings in the owner’s suite and the upper lounge. An edge-lit, floating panelling system unifies the interior spaces, allowing low level mood lighting to feature throughout. Small changes to the finishes within the panels create subtle variations from space to space. The floating panelling system also allowed us to create an integrated system for displaying artworks, which adds bold pops of colour to the interior. The art is either recessed and edge-lit within the panelling, or it is wall-hung in carefully located panelling ‘breaks’ adding variation to the way it is displayed on board.
The backlit onyx panel behind the bar in the beach club lounge (above) is captivating. The master suite has an impressive series of curved windows and the mirrored mosaic work around them further enhances the interplay of light. The geometries in the corridor leading to the guest cabins have an almost psychedelic severity to them (opposite page)
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The Shipyard Mehmet Karabeyoglu, CEO Turquoise Yachts
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e are very proud of GO. She is our flagship in every sense of the word. Not only is GO our largest yacht launched to date, she is also the most commanding vessel from the point of view of technology, engineering, design, craftsmanship and execution. GO was a spec boat and the client was happy not to have the extra wait time that he would have had, if he had initiated the order on spec. We currently have three spec projects in various stages of construction— each one is a different length and design, and would suit different needs. But we also have clients coming in with their own projects and we start from scratch with them. GO’s owner bought the yacht at a very auspicious time as the hull and the superstructure were already complete, but he still had time to make a few minor changes regarding the layout and decoration to meet his personal needs and taste. He personalised some details, added a few small changes like a signature piece of Chihully artwork, which is suspended in the main stairwell and has become a visual focal point. GO is a stunning, innovative yacht, starting with her turquoise hull livery which was selected by the owner… and, of course, we had no objections to that colour choice! Technological challenges included the large curved glass windows in the wheelhouse and the master suite, the limo gender garage door and the noise and vibration damping work done aboard. My favourite area of GO? It’s difficult to say as I love everything
about her: first of all, she delivers great performance at sea. Because of her excellent in-house engineering, she has good sound levels and is vibration-free. H2 Yacht Design, which was responsible for both the interior and exterior, has created a sleek, sinewy look. The interior design and craftsmanship are world class. The eye-catching hull colour happens to be one of our favourite colours too. The 5m pool with waterfall on the sun deck is also a fabulously fun feature, and we went to great lengths to create the immense windows in the owner’s suite. And the vast opening beach club and hidden transom door are merely icing on the cake. What else can I say? We are just incredibly proud of GO…
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GO is the new Turquoise Yachts flagship and can make a top speed of 18 knots, as well as providing accommodations for 18 guests and 20 crew. Opposite, one of the beach club’s two sea-facing terraces
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