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ummer has just ended – although perhaps not for everyone – and we’ve already bid goodbye to September, a month that’s been a very busy time for our industry. The yachting boat shows at Cannes, Genoa and Monaco have seen a consolidation in the trends affecting the sector, one that’s still growing. Many interesting new builds and features have made their debut, and we present them here and in the pages of the next THE ONE Yacht & Design.

This is despite the current national and international situation, not a fantastic time socially or for the markets, but we are seeing a consolidation of the yacht market in general, and not just mega and gigayachts but also sail and motor pleasure craft. This positive trend has been apparent for four years now. The rise in raw material costs, down mainly to steeply rising energy prices and a general shortage of these materials, coupled with the inflation eating away at the buying power of potential clients in Italy, Europe and the rest of the world, is not making it any easier for yacht-building yards to operate, as it is forcing prices to rise and extending delivery times. There’s a lot to talk about through our digital platform and on Linkedin, Facebook and Instagram, as the flood of information is constantly growing. With just one click you can access professionals and enthusiasts no matter where they are located. Enjoy your reading!

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TITANIUM ISSUE n° 32 - 2022

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Editorial

Five Questions to... Gennaro Candida De Matteo, AD of Next Yacht Group

Design District Andrea Lupi, Creative Director antoniolupi

Againts the Wind

Work in Progress

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The Watch

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Jewels

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Real Estate

Cover RIO by CRN

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Cover Story: CRN M/ Y RIO

The Car: Electric Shock

Creative Minds: Fabiani Yachts

Creative Minds: The Italian Sea Group

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Fly: Icon of Italian Style

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Trend Setter: The Genius of Line

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Gigayacht: 115m Lürssen Ahpo

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Anniversaries: Timeless Time

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Bespoke: The Swimming Pool Specialists

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Mise en Place: Flowers, Light, Dreams

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Megayacht: Advanced 80 Mindfulness

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Must Haves: A Motoryacht with Sail Yacht Appeal

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Art: The Sun Above All

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Cultural Initiatives Present and Future Connected by Passion

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TEAM Italia: A Synthesis of Form and Function

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Volvo Penta: White Glove Service

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[ FIVE QUESTIONS TO... ]

GENNARO CANDIDA DE MATTEO AD OF NEXT YACHT GROUP by Désirée Sormani

Yachts can and must become more sustainable. What is the Next Yacht Group doing to make this happen? As is the case in the car sector, environmental regulations will drive the evolution of the product. But we will have a few extra challenges because our yachts will often need 4500 kilowatt. We are working on three areas: weight (the main driver for efficiency), emissions reduction and the use of more sustainable materials. Technologically speaking, boats are evolving and becoming increasingly rich in content and functionality, which almost always means heavier. Our main goal is and will be to make our boats lighter and lighter. We already lead the sector in this but we won’t stop investing in researching new materials and technologies, and in “design-to-weight”. At the same time, we need to reduce emissions (by which I mean modular propulsion, catalysers, hybridisation, more efficient onboard systems). But it is only by replacing hydrocarbons with more eco-friendly fuels that we’ll make the real leap in quality (I, like many others, am a believer in hydrogen). Lastly, the materials will have to be more natural and easily recyclable (already a daily challenge). Where are you focusing in interiors at the moment in design terms? Natural light, as much as possible, in as many places as possible. Big interior and exterior spaces that are versatile and usable in the most flexible way possible at the owner’s request. Our boats already offer higher construction heights and larger beams to create an instant perception of greater volume compared to other vessels of the same size. Also exceptional harmony and connectivity between exteriors and interiors, and simple original solutions that deliver privacy and conviviality, with, for example, ondemand toys and spaces. 14

What other trends is the Next Yacht Group spotting through its brands? What do owners want? Owners don’t want the constraints of stereotypical products. They want genuine freedom in configuring their boat to live the sea as a reflection of their own lifestyle. With our brands’ quality, design and signatures, we offer our owners the opportunity to configure their boat using structural options, via a modular product approach, that is often unconventional in form and content. But always glamorous and with original functional solutions to ensure they enjoy both sun and sea, meting out sportiness and seafaring performance to deliver unique emotions. Do you think bringing designer brands aboard still offers added value? Designer companies, most of which are Italian, are aboard our craft because they are already part of our owners’ lives (in their homes, social and professional contexts) and so become the final and pivotal element in completing their lifestyle aboard. These companies and our development teams are working increasingly closely to make their products more and more nautical too. So where does the Next Yacht Group stand on the market right now? The Next Yacht Group owns the historic brands Maiora, CBI Navi and AB Yachts. Three souls, three distinct product lines. They range from the spaciousness, versatility and brightness of Maiora (and the sportiness of its Exuma line, of course) to CBI Navi’s bespoke tailored designs, not forgetting AB Yachts, the sporty range that delivers the thrill of speed in complete safety with the unique performance that makes us the market leader. The Next Yacht Group is a boutique of excellence and that is exactly what we want to continue to be.

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ANDREA LUPI CREATIVE DIRECTOR ANTONIOLUPI by Marta Bernasconi

antoniolupi is a Tuscan company that has been designing and producing bathroom furnishings for the Italian and international markets since 1950. The Lupi family’s corporate decisions are driven by a passion for superb quality and a bespoke approach to production which means the company’s collections are fully personalisable.

So what is antoniolupi’s idea of luxury? Over the last decade in particular, bathrooms have become hugely representative and demonstrative. They send out an unconscious message: if we don’t take care of ourselves, we certainly won’t have time for others. A luxurious bathroom to me means an elegant functional environment where you care for yourself in a space that is almost liturgical, silent, harmonious, natural. So it is absolutely a place to live rather than simply pass through. Which materials, shapes and functionalities are you centring your offering around? antoniolupi has been investing in research for years. We’ve been innovating and anticipating trends through leading-edge materials and styles. In 2011, we were the first company to offer hand-basins and shower trays in Corian. We introduced stone in 2003 followed by Cristalplant in 2007 and then Ceramilux. Our research into technology and innovation led to the introduction of Flumood, Cristalmood and the very recent Icemood, all absolutely new generation materials that are compact, eco-friendly, nonporous and non-toxic. What are your icons of your own style now? Sono molti gli oggetti diventati cult per antoniolupi, il primo è There is a whole slew of cult antoniolupi products: the first is definitely the 2001 SLOT sink designed by Nevio Tellatin which is still very popular on the market – we hid the drain and the overflow. Other iconic products are the ceiling-mounted Meteo shower head and the Reflex bathtub in Cristalmood. antoniolupi aboard: what does that mean aesthetically and performance-wise? Just as is the case in the home, bathrooms are the most intimate spaces aboard where we can devote ourselves to looking after our body and our well-being. Regardless of where a bathroom is, antoniolupi always has a contemporary take: a space that is meticulously planned to the last detail in which light, colours and materials all contribute creating a sense of wellbeing, intimacy and comfort. Could you tell us about your latest new products? At the 2022 Salone del Mobile, we presented the results of our R&D into new materials and forms designed over the last two years. Cristalmood and Icemood are materials we created and patented and which we have used to make many of our new products. We brought along two new furniture collections plus the Ofuro bath tub designed by Carlo Colombo, the singlepiece Carrara marble Wave hand basin designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, a long list of accessories and lights by Brian Sironi and Gumdesign.

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40 YACHTS BURNT OR SUNK IN THE SPACE OF JUST 12 MONTHS! WHAT’S GOING ON? by Andrea Pezzini, CEO & Co-Founder of Floating Life

hat’s going on? Why so many yacht accidents this summer? I’ll refer back to my previous article, where I made some veiled criticisms of the way CE certification is applied and the lack of a sense of a sense of responsibility, something now forgotten by most yards, to comment on what happened during this summer of mishaps. We’ve read about and seen yachts catch fire or sink slowly under the waves and we’re all wondering why there have been so many such incidents this summer. At one time we’d immediately have put these events down to insurance scams, but those usually involve older yachts with artificially-inflated values. The yachts in question now, though, are new, only a few months old or recently delivered, so obviously the blame lies elsewhere. Technical experts in this field will have a nagging suspicion that there’s something more serious behind it all – it is, in fact, a question of quality. Here we mean quality of construction and in training crews for genuine emergencies. More than a few times I’ve

visited yards, even prestigious ones, and discovered that they are mounting crucial yacht components like sea cocks without enough sealant and fitting gaskets valve types not suitable for this type of use. I’ve also seen examples of lithium ion batteries not stowed correctly, and fan-coils mounted in inaccessible places. Such carelessness can, for example, cause the electronics of the management system to overheat, creating a serious fire risk. However, when I ask the builders to use their common sense and modify these practices without considering the expense, in some cases the arrogant response has been that there was no problem because these practices were in line with the yard’s standards, or that it was really none of my business. Then you read that fourteen yachts have burnt or sunk in the Mediterranean. Well, I prefer going to sea in reliable, well-made craft, as attractive as possible but above all safe, with well-trained crews who are not risking their life for the sake of a few euro out of a total construction price of millions. We’ll talk about crews in my next article...

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WHAT’S NEW A selection of new projects and concepts from the leading international shipyards and design studios that will grace the waves in the near future by Mary Hegarty and Désirée Sormani

VICTORY DESIGN_BOLIDE

ictory Design chose the Monaco Yacht Show 2022 for the world première of the spectacular 170ft Bolide, the 50m flagship of the Bolide range which will span models of 60 to 170 feet. “These are true collector’s jewels, not serially but custombuilt: each unit is unique and exclusive. Designed for those who love the thrill of speed, but delivering it in total safety and reducing environmental impact,” declared Brunello Acampora proudly. The Bolide 170 comes in both a light alloy multi-motor diesel version with triple staggered geometry that delivers sprint speeds of up to 50 knots, and a special composite hybrid version with four gas turbines and electric motors, with a top speed of over 70 knots. The Bolide 170’s large open plan spaces create an osmotic relationship with the sea and surrounding world, offering an owner’s suite, four guest cabins and a large crew quarter. Architect Stefano Faggioni has teamed up with the Victory team and has delivered superb Italian design, seaworthiness born of experience and nods to the likes of luxe leather luggage. The aft beach club is huge for a craft of this size too with folding terraces, transformers, and a ‘bord de mer’ swimming pool. The 170 footer’s signatures, however, are fuel economy (it drinks 50% less than a similar craft), reduced emissions and easy handling thanks to its HMI. victory.it

PININFARINA AND FULVIO DE SIMONI_X2

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fter their recent first collaboration on an eagerly-awaited catamaran, automotive

legend Pininfarina and yacht design supremo Fulvio De Simoni revealed at Monaco that they are now working on an innovative new research project. The X2, EXplore X Experience will put the individual at the heart of the onboard experience and break down the barriers between the sector’s conventional categories. The yacht will offer an exclusive backdrop for both exploration and conviviality whilst also unleashing eye-watering performance. In short, this will be a seamless melding of Pininfarina and De Simoni Yacht Design’s complementary skillsets with nods to both automotive and contemporary architecture bringing a sense of freshness and innovation to the nautical project. Both Simoni and Pininfarina’s Chief Creative Officer expressed their excitement about this new approach to giving owners and yards what they want in today’s world. Pininfarina also brought along a scale model of the radical Oceanco Kairos, its first collaboration with Oceanco, and Lateral Naval Architects. pininfarina.it

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Armchairs Twist design Castello Lagravinese Studio. Bookcase Macao, coffee tables Ninfea design Maurizio Manzoni

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MALCOLM MCKEON_MM751

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hanks to low-slung exterior lines, the MM751 has a

coachroof, with a flybridge helm set between them. The

sleek stealth-like aesthetic topped by a rig towering

twin helms have 360-degree views with a built-in bank of

88m over the deck. The 75m performance cat was

seating between them. Wide teak walkways tempt guests

commissioned by an owner with a penchant for motoryacht-

to the foredeck or the aft pool too. The m2Atelier open-

style spaces and superb performance. Malcolm McKeon’s

plan interior sees floor-to-ceiling windows hull windows

organic dynamic spreads the interior living areas across

extend overhead for both light and sea connection. The

the two hulls with key areas full-beam, most notably in

MM751 has six suites for 12 guests – the master and VIP

the clever superstructure and cockpit arrangement. The

forward on the main can be closed off to create a full-beam

typical sailing yacht superstructure has been split in two,

owner’s apartment with private lounge. www.malcolmmckeonyachtdesign.com

creating an aft-extending glass canopy and a forward glass

TIS been a real MADSUMMER – the sky was a bright QUANTUM BLUE and every day began like an ELYSIAN dream with the AURORA of the warm RISING SUN. In the evening, thanks to the light of a CRESCENT moon, I’d look at the PLATINUM mountains, where a FLYING FOX would escape from the bat caves into unknowable OASIS of the deep night. Even the very smallest things were magical, such as a tiny SEA STAR, in a vast CORAL OCEAN. Then one day, it all started with a BLIND DATE. I met her in ONTARIO, she was RADIANT. I hoped that one day she’d BE MINE and that together our possibilities would be nothing less than LIMITLESS in this wonderful BELLA VITA. It was KISMET, fate, and I’d found my ACE. Anything can happen onboard a LÜRSSEN:

BENETTI _B.NOW 67M OASIS

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he ever-productive Benetti is racking up milestone after milestone and delivering record-breaking

figures as it embraces exciting new ideas such as the leading-edge 85m Project ORO. Having premiered the 50m B.Now Iryna at Monaco, it will splash a further 22 yachts between now and next August when the 68m B.Century meets the water. The B.NOW family is one of the brand’s bestsellers, with 20 units already sold. Next up is the B.Now 67M OASIS. Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design penned the interiors which include a lounge on the main deck with sweeping views, sliding glass doors, huge glazed surfaces, and muted palette with details and finishes adding warmth. The B.Now 60M, on the other hand, is clothed in dynamic lines that brilliantly showcase the Oasis Deck® by favouring use of natural light and a sense of utter oneness with the water. The ever-evolving OASIS philosophy is a new lifestyle concept, amplifying contact with the water and giving an authentic onboard living experience authenticity through a dynamic and informal style that is also chic and refined. www.benettiyachts.it

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ROYAL HUISMAN_WING 100

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oyal Huisman, Dykstra Naval Architects and Mark

experience and freeing up deck space. With her plumb

Whiteley Design have declared that the sustainably-

bow and maximized waterline, WING 100 looks cool,

focused WING 100 will be a role model for the industry.

sensuous and powerful as befits one of the world’s top 10

The radical supersized 100m is a genuine easy-to-handle

yachts. A sweeping fly sits atop the cabin deck and main

sailer that is the perfect cross-over for motoryacht owners

deck. A cleverly understated interior offers serene, bespoke

wanting to minimize their footprint yet retain the highest

owner quarters plus accommodations for up to 14 family

standards of amenity and comfort. WING 100 has a

or guests. The Wing 100 will save over 225,000 litres of

leading-edge rig by Rondal with freestanding wing masts

fuel per year compared with similar sized, conventionally

that are easily and safely remote-controlled for fast,

powered yacht.

energy-efficient sailing, providing a comfortable onboard

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UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE Feeling on top of the world and finding that perfect place for inspiration. Creating extraordinary spaces for exceptional wishes.

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ISA YACHTS_X30 VILLA

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ith exteriors and interiors by Dutch firm Phathom,

a multifunctional high/low platform can sit flush the swim

the X30 VILLA marks Extra Yachts’ expansion

platforms to extend the beach area when not stowing the

into the cat market, a source of great pride to ISA Yachts.

tender and toys. The VIP cabins enjoy direct access to the

Offering home-style liveability thanks to an architecturally

transom too. One main deck version offered is a main

innovative open plan, multilevel layout, the new model also

saloon, library nook bar and galley that flow together in a

delivers signature cat efficiency. It is also very much an

single open plan area overlooked by the raised wheelhouse

Extra Yacht model with expansive panoramic glass, large

and observatory. Urban architectural cues and earthy

social areas and an open stern for easier sea access. Solar

materials meld with softer visual language, creating a

cell impregnated glass generates extra energy too. A beamy

warm yet industrial look.

cockpit with freestanding furnishings is a real boon while

www.isayachts.com

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HEESEN YACHTS_XVENTURE

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eesen Yachts and Winch Design have revisited Xventure, a stunning yet rugged 57m explorer

launched four years ago, to produce the new XV67 concept, aimed at creative owners who embrace experiential travel that brings together a luxury lifestyle and a sense of adventure. Offering new solutions and layouts, this is a proper superyacht package that delivers Heesen’s latest performance innovations as well as optional hybrid propulsion. The Xventure’s tough steel hull has been retained but is now 10 metres longer. The resulting crossover’s clean-cut yet leadingedge exterior boldly announces that not only can this beauty go anywhere, it will also look totally at home in the likes of Portofino. Garage space has been freed up to create extra guest accommodation and there is also a fabulous three-level master suite with private deck. Larger guest interiors mean even a personal sub can be stowed on deck! The good news is that Heesen has completed the basic engineering for even faster delivery times.

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This 62-metre yacht is fresh, lively and dynamic. Custom designed and built by CRN, it boasts a contemporary look with an extended flush deck that seems to thrust forward into infinity, recalling the sweeping hood of a classic sports car. Exterior design is by Omega Architects with Pulina Exclusive Interiors handling interiors in collaboration with the CRN team by Paola Bertelli - ph. Courtesy by CRN Yachts

iven its debut at the Monaco Yacht Show, the new

separate realities would be an over-simplification, as the project’s main

62-metre RIO is by the CRN yard, a benchmark for

theme is its constant search for flowing, seamlessly connected indoor and

Italian excellence that since its foundation sixty years

outdoor spaces. Large glazed areas, sliding doors and strategically-placed

ago in 1963 has built a fleet of over 400 yachts and

windows framing the sea are key elements in the design.

military and commercial vessels. Its mission now is

White is the dominant colour throughout the interiors, set off by touches

the construction of steel and alluminium or totally alluminium bespoke

of blue, green, fuchsia and grey – every space is characterised by a different

superyachts. Omega Architects, the studio responsible for the exterior

colour – together with the use of marine colours like pastel turquoise and

concept, has designed a superyacht that combines elegance, power and

shades of blue. A distinctive element is provided by the walls lined with

dynamic exterior shapes in an ideal equilibrium that includes its two

9,000 white lacquered oak strips that meet the ceiling with a distinctive lip

typical arches springing from the main deck and tapering down to meet

concealing the LED strips. Large framed panels lined with hand-painted

the deck aft of the beach club. The indoor spaces are by Pulina Exclusive

fabrics, wallpapers and leather break up the uniformity of the wooden

Interiors, which has created a contemporary mood based on the clients’

strips. American walnut and select marbles have been chosen for the

wishes, with fresh, youthful settings designed with the owners’ children

bathroom floors. RIO is laid out over four decks, one of which is dedicated

very much in mind. The result is bright, cheerful spaces that are full of

to the owner. On the main deck, the lounge with dining and TV areas

colour, creating a tropical feel with lively, exotic decorations.

is introduced by a bar counter finished in Azul Macauba, a Mexican

However, talking about interiors and exteriors on board RIO as two

marble with a wonderful blue veining, forming a link with the exterior

With hull and main deck that work as a whole, the superstructure seems much lighter and the yacht gains an extraordinary elegance. Opening, the 115 square metres of the space forward of the owner’s suite, a zone with intergrated hidromassage spa-pool area, sunpads. It can also be dedicated to fitness and parties, and is furnished with freestanding elements by Paola Lenti

living area. A spacious professional-standard kitchen and full-beam VIP

finish is used in the bar counters on the owner’s deck. The area can be

cabin with relaxation area and large dressing room lie further forward.

transformed into an open-air cinema. RIO can host up to twelve guests

Like all the bathrooms on the RIO, the cabin’s two twin bathrooms are

in its six cabins: : in addition to the owner suite on her dedicated deck and

in Crema d’Orcia marble. The owner’s deck covers around 323 square

the spacious and bright full-beam VIPs, one on the main deck and one

metres, 115 of which are dedicated to the almost limitless, highly versatile

on the lower deck, the other 3 are on the lower deck. The beach club is

open-air bow area, the perfect location for celebrations under the stars.

a multipurpose lounge area looking right on to the sea, equipped with a

Furnished with freestanding elements, it also features an integrated

spectrum of water toys for unrivalled aquatic enjoyment. Designed to offer

hydromassage pool and enjoys great privacy, as it was also designed to be

moments of togetherness and fun, both indoors and out, the area receives

sheltered from the view of the crew. It is directly linked to the suite and

extra illumination from the four large lanterns in the floor of the deck

spacious lateral corridors lead to the aft lounge, in the centre of which

above, which light up the blues and greens of the marine-style furnishings

stands a custom made, extendable teak table, the twin of the table in the

and nature-inspired wallpaper. Besides the wellness area which house a

main deck saloon. The spectacular bathroom with bath facing the sea

hammam and shower, there is a lounge with bright, cheerful floating poufs

is finished in Crema d’Orcia and Calacatta Vagli Oro marbles. The sun

shaped like starfish for guests to enjoy with a large TV that doubles as an

deck hosts a wheelhouse, captain’s and first officer’s large cabin, and aft,

interactive whiteboard for games and other entertainment. This area –

an outdoor area with custom-made pool, sunpad and lounge with sofas

linked both aft to the main deck and upper deck – allow children to have

and an American bar with luxurious Irish Green marble top. The same

fun under the watchful eye of grownups. crn-yacht.com

Left, the exterior lounge on the aft main deck. White dominates throughout the interior, set off by flashes of blue, green, fuchsia and grey, a choice that renders the spaces fresh and cheerful with tables and chairs by Paola Lenti. Top, the main deck saloon with a bar counter at its entrance with blue-veined Azul Macauba marble. The round extendable table in the dining area is custom-made by Zago. Chairs and pouf ar by Poltrona Frau. Right, the owner’s deck lounge is more informal, and features some of Italy’s most prestigious design brands. The floors are in American walnut strips

Exterior Design Frank Laupman, Head of Design at Omega Architects

he RIO project started with a client in mind, but CRN eventually developed the yacht for a new owner. RIO features an aft-leaning superstructure on top of the integrated hull and body. This integrated hull and body features a distinctive arch that develops from the main deck overhang, and comes down one deck to the stern on main deck aft. The hull and main deck layer work as a whole and the rest of the higher superstructure looks relatively shorter. This in turn creates the overall impression of elegance. The superstructure of owner’s deck and the wheelhouse deck above are placed relatively aft, because her owner wanted to have more of an elongated bow. This elongated bow with a raised and flush deck forward and superstructure shifted aft serves the owner as a private deck. The owner also has a panoramic view forward and aft. The forward end of the yacht is sleek with visor windows, while the aft owner’s deck features higher windows to provide spectacular views to the sides and aft. The main deck saloon also has floor to ceiling windows, generating the yacht’s strong interior/

exterior relationship and opening up wonderful views of the surrounding seascape. The aft main deck feels like a protected exterior deck with embracing arches coming down to the sides to create a good-sized shaded area. CRN RIO has her own unique character, as the yacht is entirely personalized and built throughout to the owner’s vision. The owner provided inspiration and guidance, asking me to create this long bow, rather like the hood of a vintage sportscar with a 12-cylinder engine. The flush deck with integrated pool enhances the effect of abundant open-air space. One of the main challenges was having a larger number of staterooms on board; a somewhat full program, while still keeping the superstructure relatively short. I personally like the variety expressed in the different areas, the sheltered aft main deck versus the abundant open space of the fore deck and the relatively protected master suite space versus the floor-to-ceiling glazed space of the main deck saloon. We tried to create something unique for CRN, with an eye-catching exterior and a series of distinctive spaces.

The owner wanted spacious open-air areas, from the beach club, well connected by two side staircases to the main deck cockpit, to the forward owner’s deck (above) and the aft area on the wheelhouse deck (opposite page)

Aft of the wheelhouse deck is a versatile relaxation area, as well as the custom pool, raised and furnished with a comfy integrated sunpad, a sofa area and a bar counter with seats facing the sea. It can also be transformed into an open-air cinema with a wide screen and projector dropping down from the ceiling: a cool device especially for the children who can enjoy cartoons and films under the stars

Interior Design Alessandro Pulina, founder of Pulina Exclusive Interiors

he initial design approach was to create a pure, linear design where homogeneous materials combine with wood and natural fibres, creating a sort of bright, white island on the sea. The owner, who took a very active role in the design project, joined us in creating sort of tropical paradise with flashes of bright colours creating an exotic, private, floating island, an happy atmosphere for the younger family members to enjoy. A vibrant concept has been developed with a tropical mood, where the prevailing upbeat white tones, pure lines and natural materials are set off by a judicious mix of lively pops of colour and vivid décor inspired by exotic motifs. The white walls harmonise with the marine palette, from pastel turquoise to the varying shades of azure for the furnishings and textiles in custom textures. And delightful details – in tones of blue and fuchsia or green and grey – further embellish every deck. The dominant woods are the strips of white lacquered American walnut and white lacquered oak in staves, selected respectively for the floors and walls. Every colour is intended to communicate the idyllic vision of a private tropical island. We also placed great emphasis on natural and artificial light, which is distributed uniformly around the entire edge of the yacht, a perfect, ordered way of highlighting the wood strips, revealing the design’s unique architecture. Natural light has been maximised by a skilful play of mirrors and light surfaces, with the white amplifying natural reflections on the surfaces. The element that I take most pride in is the homogeneous nature of this unique design, which despite the constant challenges expresses coherence and stylistic consistency. The most complex challenge was the creation of the customised fabrics for the walls, as the owner wanted the spaces to be stylistically differentiated. This gave us the opportunity to experiment and the satisfaction of transforming the owner’s dreams into reality.

The walls boast prestigious finishes, with wallpaper made from bamboo interwoven with silver and cotton thread behind the headboard in the main deck full beam VIP cabin (above). Below and opposite, the owner appartment on the owner’s deck forward. The windows seem to frame the sea. The striking owner bathroom with Crema d’Orcia and Calacatta Vagli Oro marble and a marvellous view

The Shipyard Stefano de Vivo, Ferretti Group CCO

The beach club exterior with floating starfish-shaped poufs by Ogo and folding chairs by Paola Lenti. Inside, a space for watertoys and hammam, shower and massage area

e designed and built RIO with the aim of transforming her owner’s vision and desires into reality. Our new client, who is passionate about on-board life, asked us for a yacht he could enjoy with his family and friends. Every yacht presents us with a new opportunity to develop original solutions. Our team has a fantastic attitude to problem-solving and an extremely flexible work method that enables us to follow the design and construction of a yacht in every detail. It also gives us total control over every phase of the project, so we can immediately identify critical issues. In this way we are always ready to intervene and ensure that the final result reflects the owner’s vision. During RIO’s construction we took the greatest care in the construction of the great aluminium arch that tapers towards the bow. It took many hours of work for our skilled artisans to achieve a perfect planar continuity of the surface. RIO is a bespoke work of art, elegant and with a dynamic, sporty personality. Its owner’s passion and his love for the sea and sailing led us to design a superyacht where the cruising experience is innovative and personalised, a combination of freedom and privacy. The owner can relax in the intimacy of the deck dedicated to him and his family or join in the conviviality of the large outdoor living area, 323 square metres for the family’s exclusive use, where the spaces are extremely open and eclectic. The spacious forward lounge area, for example, is an open-air area with direct access from the owner’s suite that can also be opened up to guests and for parties, as a dance floor under the stars. The interiors of the sky lounge are multifunctional and can be used for socialising, relaxation, entertainment or hosting business meetings in great comfort.

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[ The CAR ]

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Almost 2,000 horses power a hyper car straight out of sci that delivers performance that not even an F1 single-seater can match. The secret? The Rimac Nevera is 100 per cent electric. And it’s the future high performance mobility by Diego Tamone - ph. courtesy by Rimac

The Nevera, the first all-electric hyper car from Rimac Automobili of Croatia, takes its name from a type of sudden, violent storm that comes ashore from the Adriatic

[ The CAR ]

he name of this Croatian car manufacturer may mean little or indeed nothing to some. All very

Top, one of the Nevera’s

understandable. But if Rimac’s brand awareness amongst the public is a bit below average,

many stylistic signatures

it has a lot to do with the fact that it was only founded in 2009 and specialises in a type of

is its dramatic butterfly

car that until very recently was looked down upon by purists. Rimac, you see, designs and builds

doors. Facing page, a

all-electric hyper cars. As such, it is very well known to the big players in the industry who were

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instantly impressed with the expertise it built up in the space of a few short years in electrification.

reveals the meticulously

All thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and vision of one young man who managed to combine his

crafted aerodynamic lines

love of cars with technology.

emissions super car. Styled

up 12% and Tesla dispatched leading executives to the Balkans. The proverbial cherry on the cake,

by Rimac’s Director of

however, came in the form of a joint venture with Porsche involving the legendary Bugatti, instantly

Design Adriano Mudri

giving the Croatian marque planet-wide kudos. So when, after five years of development, Rimac officially announced the commercial launch of its first “production” model, the Nevera, there was a huge scramble by buyers that quickly filled up its production slots for the first year. Despite a price tag well over the 2 million euro mark. But it is easy to see why it is such a success story. The Nevera is a zero emissions hyper car with monstrous performance that unleashes both torque and horse power instantaneously. More specifically 1,914 bhp and 2,360 Nm of torque from four electric motors that also deliver benchmark performance. The car’s 0-100 speed of 1.85 seconds alone speaks volumes as it outdoes an F1 single-seater. Oh and that’s not forgetting a hair-raising 412 km/h top speed. The

of the newly-minted zero

Porsche recently acquired a 24% stake in the company while the Hyundai Motor Group snapped

[ The CAR ]

An unusual bird’s eye view of the Nevera’s cockpit made possible by its butterfly doors. Bottom photo, a preliminary design sketch for the cabin, now a triumph of authentic grand tourer sophistication. The dashboard is dominated by three HD TFT screens

Nevera’s lines, however, are functional to guarantee optimal downforce as well as the kind of ultra-efficient cooling a car like this needs to fulfil its potential without damaging its running gear, electronics and battery pack. The latter, at 700 kg, accounts for a third of the Nevera’s total weight. The styling is a variation on the theme perfected for the C_Two concept car unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show in fardistant 2018, but it bears the stamp of Rimac’s Director of Design, Adriano Mudri. The latter has effortlessly adhered to the form follows function rule whilst adding a creative flourish in dramatic butterfly doors and unique styling cues such as the signature cravat motif ahead of the rear wheelarches. A surprise homage to the necktie which Mudri’s himself has declared, “has been a symbol of Croatian power and identity since the 17th Century”.

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Maurizio Fabiani, founder of Fabiani Yacht. The yard was established in 2015 on the basis of the famous Intermare brand, which at the peak of its activity was building over sixty yachts a year. Along with two partners, engineer Maurizio Fabiani decided to buy and relaunch it with a new name and larger yachts. His personal environmental and ethical awareness gave rise to his decision to aim for a fibreglassfree production

[ CREATIVE MINDS: FABIANI YACHT ]

AN OFF-THE-WALL IDEA CAN INSPIRE THE MOST INNOVATIVE PROJECTS WITH AN EYE FIRMLY FIXED ON THE FUTURE

by Samuela Urbini, ph. courtesy by Fabiani Yacht

[ CREATIVE MINDS ]

hree basic ideas underpin Fabiani Yacht’s philosophy –

than conventional gangways it enables heavy loads, pushchairs,

innovation, sustainability and safety. That may sound

wheelchairs, motorbikes, bicycles or small cars stowed directly in

like a slogan, but for the Livorno-based yard they’re not

the garage to brought on board easily.

just words – they are facts of life. The yard was established in

Maurizio Fabiani’s personal environmental and ethical awareness

2015 on the basis of the famous Intermare brand, which at the

gave rise to his decision to aim for a “fibreglass-free” production,

peak of its activity was building over sixty yachts a year. Along

after entire generations of yachts made from that material. “While

with two partners, engineer Maurizio Fabiani decided to buy

I was looking for the best way to relaunch the yard I’d taken over”,

and relaunch it, but when he analysed the projects in the light of

he says, “I noticed that the yards in this area had dumped a large

market demand he opted to start from a clean slate, with a new

number of fibreglass moulds out in the natural environment”.

name and larger yachts. Above all, though, he introduced a drive

Fibreglass cannot be recycled, and disposing of it at end of life

towards innovation backed by his ability to think outside the box,

entails a significant cost, which it seems not everyone is prepared to

something that had already led him to take out three patents. One

pay. “All our yachts are aluminium. We don’t need to use moulds.

of these is for a new type of multifunction aft platform, as wide

We build the frame, all the exterior sections are attached using

as the yacht itself and 2.5 to 3.5 metres deep, depending on the

precision-shaped sheets so we can then weld the aluminium,

model. It would rise like a lift from a metre below the water to the

our go-to material. As it’s lighter it offers other advantages – for

flybridge, becoming in turn a beach platform, gangway, extension

example, we can use less powerful and less thirsty engines”.

to the cockpit or a sea terrace with a row of stanchions serving as a

The 77’ Hybrid model currently under construction is also made of

bulwark. In port it connects the yacht to the jetty, and as it is wider

aluminium. It is the first of the seven Fabiani Yacht builds between

The 77’ Hybrid model (in the renders) is currently under construction. It is the first of the seven aluminium Fabiani Yacht builds between 20 and 30 metres long. It features the multifunctional platform and is equipped with a retractable 110-square-metre solar array, also developed and patented by Fabiani himself

[ CREATIVE MINDS ] The solar panels, together with the fixed panels above the flybridge helm station, power the batteries that enable the yacht to sail under electric power for sixteen hours at six knots, in silence, at zero cost and with zero environmental impact

20 and 30 metres that is ready for completion, embodying the yard’s

wings from the hull”.

technical and design philosophy. It features the multifunctional

These panels, together with the fixed panels above the flybridge helm

platform and is equipped with a retractable 110-square-metre solar

station, power the batteries that enable the yacht to sail under electric

array, also developed and patented by Fabiani himself. “I don’t

power for sixteen hours at six knots, in silence, at zero cost and with

want to boast, but I’m always excited by original ideas. There was

zero environmental impact. Of course, the yacht also has two diesel

a considerable gap between the conception and development of the

engines for sailing at speeds of up to twenty knots. The yard’s marketing

yacht, though, enabling us to study its feasibility, which conforms to

strategy means that every classic yacht model is matched by a hybrid

all safety criteria. I imagined a main deck floor with a double layer,

yacht – but it’s the yard’s hybrid yachts that provide added value in

allowing the solar panels to slide out between them, extending like

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[ CREATIVE MINDS: THE ITALIAN SEA GROUP ]

Giovanni Costantino, the group’s CEO and founder. He first acquired Tecnomar in 2009, then Admiral in 2011, and in 2012 the Nuovi Cantieri Apuania di Marina di Carrara joined the group. In 2020 The Italian Sea Group was officially established, and in 2021 two more big names were added, Perini Navi, the leading producer of large sail yachts, and the Picchiotti yard

AIM HIGH, EXPAND AND BECOME A GLOBAL OPERATOR IN THE LUXURY YACHT SECTOR That, in a few words, is the strategy adopted by The Italian Sea Group, quoted on the Euronext Milan stock exchange since 2021. The Group’s brand portfolio of Tecnomar, Admiral and Nuovi Cantieri Apuania now includes two more illustrious names, Picchiotti and Perini Navi, with an ambitious relaunch programme by Samuela Urbini

[ CREATIVE MINDS ]

deeply rooted in Italian know-how and good taste, over

wonderful name, alongside that of Perini Navi”.

the space of ten years The Italian Sea Group has become

The relaunch of Picchiotti involves a fleet of four 24 to 55 metre

Italy’s number one builder of megayachts over 50 metres in

motoryachts called Gentleman, whose elegant design is inspired by

length, and this relentless growth shows no sign of slowing down.

the American motoryachts of the 1960s, created together with Luca

A global operator in the luxury yacht sector, it has been quoted

Dini Design & Architecture with the participation of Kurt Lehman

on the Euronext Milan exchange since 2021 and its story is one of

and his Yacht Moments Consultancy. The line’s main target will

acquiring some of the most significant Italian yacht brands. First

be the American market, a decision reflected by several aesthetic

Tecnomar in 2009, then Admiral in 2011, acquired by Giovanni

details. “We’ve chosen to panel the coach house and interiors of the

Costantino, the group’s CEO and founder. In 2012 the Nuovi

gunwales in mahogany, a feature that draws on American culture”,

Cantieri Apuania di Marina di Carrara joined the group. The

says Costantino. “The cots, homes and bars in America are in

Italian Sea Group was officially established in 2020, and in 2021

mahogany. The interior and exterior details, as well as the lines of

two more big names were added, Perini Navi, the leading producer

our motor yachts, are all American”. And this market is a crucial

of large sail yachts, and the Picchiotti yard, which for over four

element in the brand’s commercial development, a business reality

centuries has operated in the military, commercial, pleasure and

reflected by the opening of the first American flagship store at East

sports craft sectors. Costantino is especially proud of his most

Hampton, Long Island, on 8th August.

recent purchase. “Picchiotti was founded in 1575, and its history

This project marks the first time The Italian Sea Group takes on

goes back to the Medici of Florence. This aroused my interest and

series manufacture, while retaining a high positioning in relation

enthusiasm. I decided to invest a great deal in the rebirth of this

to its competitors. “In series production, what sets Gentleman

These pages: Panorama 50 created in collaboration with the Piredda & Partners studio. It is a 50-metre steel yacht with aluminium superstructure. It features select, natural materials like light wood, stone and rough metals, and has a panoramic owner’s cabin on the forward upper deck. This first unit marks Admiral’s entry into series production

[ CREATIVE MINDS ]

Picchiotti apart from the other Italian brands is a product with high quality

The relaunch of Picchiotti involves a fleet of four

details inside and out, and the choice of materials. We don’t work with

24 to 55-metre motoryachts called Gentleman

fibreglass, partly because of a corporate policy of sustainability, so the

(above), whose elegant design is inspired by the

24-metre craft will also be in aluminium”, says the CEO. “We haven’t got

American motoryachts of the 1960s. The line has

an infinite production capacity, either. Like all the rest, this project aims for

been created together with Luca Dini Design &

total excellence. We can manage to to deliver ten a year, no more. It is, and

Architecture with the participation of Kurt Lehman

will remain, a top end niche product”. This entry into series production also involves the Admiral brand with its Panorama project, created in collaboration with the Piredda & Partners studio. The Panorama is a 50-metre steel yacht with aluminium superstructure, featuring select, natural materials like light wood, stone and rough metals, and with a panoramic owner’s cabin on the forward upper deck, looking out onto the private deck. “Series production will enable us to increase sales and using up the group’s design capacity, which is largely engaged with work on large, custom-made yachts”. Such yachts, in fact, have always formed the company’s core business. theitalianseagroup.com

and his Yacht Moments Consultancy

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

Exclusive 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

Exclusive

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

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

Exclusive

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

This is where owners’ new havens are crafted and moulded. A mix of organisational skills, targeted research, new technologies, and astonishing artisanal skills produce truly extraordinary yachts. The byword is absolute customisable. With, of course, a close eye on innovation and, most importantly of all today, sustainability

Shipyards

SANLORENZO SP110

It’s the first in Sanlorenzo’s sports line. With a burst of energy the Italian yard launches a 33-metre yacht with striking technological efficiency and innovative layout – it also won in the Innovation Design Awards at the 6th International Boat Show in Genoa by Paola Bertelli – ph. Courtesy by Sanlorenzo

anlorenzo breaks into the sports yacht sector with a

the lower deck, a space that leads the eye to the cockpit and the sea,

seductive, daring open coupé. Boasting an elegant,

and as well as the classic sleeping area with four guest cabins and

uncluttered and revolutionary presence, the SP110

three crew cabins. To aft there is a lounge connected to the exteriors

brings new technical and design ideas and perspec-

and the main deck saloon.

tives to the quay side. Original, with low, sleek lines, it’s 33 metres

The main deck hosts a lounge with conversation area, and two pano-

long and has an 8.2 metre beam. The yacht is the result of a team

ramic side doors open the dining area out onto the sea. The kitchen

effort, under the supervision of Tilli Antonelli, involving the yard,

and helm station lie further forward, and both display the essential

the Zuccon International studio, which designed the exteriors, and

lines that characterise the yacht.

Piero Lissoni who handled the décor. Another important name in

As for technology and performance, the results obtained – the yacht’s

this project is that of Marco Arnaboldi, who created the hull lines.

top speed nudges 40 knots – are the result of a combined focus on

The philosophy behind this model, the first in the new SP (Smart

engines, hull shape and materials. A hull optimised for hydrojet pro-

Performance) line, is to generate maximum performance with mi-

pulsion and efficient waterlines is powered by three engines, which

nimum consumption and provide the liveability of a much larger

provide exceptional freedom of use, reduced consumption and va-

yacht. Sustainability, comfort, performance and elegance are the

rious ranges depending on the desired speed, as they can function

key words.

individually, as a pair or all three together. The double chine hull

The spaces have undergone a radical redesign. Overturning the

provides generous width for the wetted surfaces, enabling high per-

traditional on-board layout, the exterior dinette with dining are-

formance and comfort to be maintained even in rough seas, as well

a, sofas and sunpads is located forward, leaving space aft for an

as making large surfaces available inside and out. Weight and con-

extremely versatile cockpit of around 50 square metres, a lounge

sumption are held down by the use of light materials, including lami-

where modular sofas, poufs and sunpads provide total freedom.

nated glass in the windows, the almost entirely glazed superstructure

It’s the heart of on-board life, and a large staircase leads down to

and pietra lavica basalt rather than marble in the bathrooms. The

the sea. Under the floor is the garage for the tender and water toys.

solar panels on the coachhouse roof are linked to a bank of lithium

A large glass door provides access to the interiors. Here, the first

ion batteries that can handle the hotel load for several hours without

impression is one of entering a sophisticated, elegant and minimal

using the generator.

loft. The decision to lower the main deck allows it to interact with

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The interior day area is an open space on two levels – the dialogue between lower and upper decks is enabled by an aft staircase reflecting the yacht’s minimal style. Both spaces are fully connected with the exterior cockpit

Piero Lissoni, who is responsible for the decor of the SP110, explains that the entire project is based on the idea of lightness, even in the most formal space, the main deck lounge, where the enormous side windows open to create a unique indoor/outdoor setting

questions to Massimo Perotti Ceo and President of Sanlorenzo SP110 is your first open coupé. Why this model? In order to grow you have to innovate and introduce new concepts. After the Superyacht Division and the semi-displacement and crossover lines we decided to enter the sports yacht niche market. We introduced a fresh new style of craft, the open coupé. It’s a “smart” craft because we want to offer our clients high performance on an intelligent, responsible basis. Who are your ideal clients? Our clients belong to a circle I like to describe as connoisseurs, people with cultured tastes who can appreciate what Sanlorenzo has to offer – made-to-measure designs, elegance, unique, unmistakeable lines and constant innovation. What are you most proud of in the SP110? The SP110 is the expression of a yard that wants to do something different without distancing itself from its origins. The SP110 is streamlined, powerful, elegant and above all easy to understand. The phrase “high performance” embraces all the yacht’s characteristics – volumes and spaces, interior and exterior usability, flexible layout, propulsion and efficiency. Given the new models seen at the boat shows and the yachts under construction you seem unstoppable. How do you see the future? The first half results were excellent and our portfolio of orders enables us not only revise upwards our projected results for the year, it has given us great confidence in our future. Our growth is based on a strategy first outlined almost ten years ago. The main drivers of this development are art, design and innovation within tradition. For the current decade we’ve added more – sustainability, technology, services and the supply chain. These crucial values enable us grow, to progress in a responsible way. The 73-metre flagship will feature a hybrid diesel-electric system. Is this the solution for a greener future for the yacht industry? Diesel electric is certainly one of the most realistic solutions for reducing the impact of yachts on the marine ecosystem, as well as being the best green technology currently available. Today’s technology doesn’t allow us to consider full-electric craft as the batteries would take up huge amounts of room. We’re convinced that hydrogen is the fuel of the future. We have close strategic partnerships with international companies like Siemens, MTU and Volvo, with the aim of developing hydrogen propulsion, which we see as the real response for the yacht industry. The first superyacht to use this technology for on-board hotel services will be a 50-metre model set for delivery in 2024.

BAGLIETTO ATTITUDE

The DOM133 is a 41-meter yacht that perfectly combines the need for large volumes with functional spaces, all with unfaltering continuity between inside and out. And where the idea of a ‘home away from home’ lies at the core of this series by Bryony Mc Cabe – ph. courtesy of Baglietto

oasting the exterior design of Stefano Vafiadis and

use, features an innovative lifting bottom that rises to make the

the interior design of Ezequiel Farca, the 41m a-

already spacious even cockpit even larger. A second pool can be

luminium motoryacht Attitude was first built on

found on the sun deck.

speculation. The yacht has since found its home

Interior designer Ezequiel Farca completely redesigned the in-

with an owner looking for a metal yacht with large volumes,

teriors for this project, adapting the layout and decor according

expansive spaces with close connections to the sea and a high

to the owner’s requirements. The interior aesthetic is conceived

level of customisation possibilities – Baglietto’s DOM133 was

in continuity with the exteriors: the materials and essences are

perfect for these requirements.

designed to link the uniqueness of the different spaces on board.

With her 8.7 beam, Attitude has very generous interior volumes

The colours are warm and cosy, as are the fabrics and upholstery,

and, as a result, is able to offer lifestyle solutions that are un-

which are extremely textured and maintain a balance between

matched by typical yachts of this size. The main deck layout, for

the soft materials and hard surfaces.

example, has been conceived and designed to ensure a smooth,

As well as being versatile in terms of function, Attitude is also

free flow between interior and exterior areas, which creates a

versatile in terms of cruising capabilities. Ideal for trans-ocea-

pleasant and convivial atmosphere. The main salon located on

nic cruising, she stands out for her aluminium hull and limited

this deck has large floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that offer

draught of 2.15m, making her suitable for navigation even in the

stunning views and plenty of natural light and, once fully open,

shallowest of waters. Furthermore, two Caterpillar C32 engines

convert this area into a natural extension of the aft cockpit.

allow this yacht to reach an impressive maximum speed of 17

Stefano Vafiadis’ exterior design is extremely articulated and

knots.

sophisticated, with modern and captivating lines. In fact, Atti-

The ‘DOM’ in DOM133 stands for ‘Domus’, meaning ‘home’

tude’s lines are so rich in details – with changes of surfaces and

in Latin. Indeed, the idea of a ‘home away from home’ lies at

the presence of grilles that recall automotive designs – that only

the core of this series of mid-size, aluminum cruisers modelled

a malleable material like aluminium would suffice.

around the functional and lifestyle needs of modern yacht ow-

Another key element of Attitude’s overall design is the beach

ners. The line presents a distinctive family feeling by combining

club, which has now become the hallmark of all the latest-gene-

contemporary exterior lines inspired by automotive design with

ration yachts to be built by the Italian yacht builder. Spanning

generous interior volumes and extensive open-air spaces.

two levels, it incorporates a magnificent pool that, when not in

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This page, DOM133 is defined by a flexible, splitlevel beach club with an pool. The pool’s floor can be raised or lowered to increase the use of space in the cockpit. Opposite page, the interiors make use of light woods and linen upholstery with a variety of different textures throughout

Above, an illuminated, spiral staircase connects the different decks. Right, the upper saloon uses a light blue accent colour and is home to a large L-shaped sofa facing a television. The doors can be fully opened to create a single indoor-outdoor space with the aft deck

questions to Fabio Ermetto CCO at Baglietto How has the DOM133 been received by the industry? Attitude is the first DOM133 but the second in the DOM line after the DOM123 Run Away. She has immediately proved to be a successful project: with only the first unit delivered in July and still not launched to the public, seven hulls have already been sold to date. The next available unit is number eight. The DOM133 is modelled around the functional and lifestyle needs of modern yacht owners – what are the main ways it achieves this? Choosing aluminium to build this yacht particularly proved to be a winning strategic solution. As a matter of fact, when compared to fibre glass, aluminium ensures not only higher quality and onboard comfort, but also greater flexibility and the possibility to make changes that will result in highly customised exteriors. Customisation, though, reaches its peak in the interiors, where we can meet our client’s wish for unique, ad-hoc solutions. Also worth highlighting is the reduced draught, which allows varied navigation even in the shallow waters of the Bahamas. The beach club is an interesting feature on board the DOM133 – how do you think the two levels enhances the on-board experience? The concept of the two-level beach club stems from the idea of giving guests the same space in any situation, whether at anchor or in port – it is multi-purpose. Unlike beaches areas with opening hatches that do not allow use in port, the stern with a swimming pool and a liftable bottom allows it to be used in any situation. What is your favourite feature of the DOM133? I would say that my favourite feature is the aft area of the main deck. The glass door can be fully opened to create total unity between inside and outside What can the industry expect from Baglietto in the future? As I mentioned, the DOM133 is a great success, alongside our other flagship model, the T52, of which we have sold no less than seven untis without the first hull having been launched yet. At the last Monaco Yacht Show, we presented the latest evolution of the T52: the T60 is now our top of the range. But we are also considering a new project of a different size to enhance the DOM line.

TURQUOISE YACHTS BLUE II

With an exterior design that contradicts her internal capabilities, this 56m achieves the perfect combination of classical aesthetics with modern comfort and technology by Bryony Mc Cabe – ph. by Guillerme Plisson

lue II was built on the underlying philosophy of

elements, such as teak detailing, and contemporary flair. All of the

preserving a timeless spirit, with classic beauty

furniture aboard was designed by Hoek Design and fixed to the deck,

concealing a modern exploration yacht featuring

meaning that there is hardly any freestanding furniture inside or out.

state-of-the-art technology. With naval architecture

This was at the owners’ request to avoid interfering with the period

and exterior styling penned by Hoek Design, a studio renowned for

aesthetic.

designing classic sailing yachts, Blue II represents Hoek Design’s

The master suite on the upper deck is full beam and enjoys 180-de-

largest motoryacht project to date. Her profile, horizontal lines and

gree sea views. A spiral staircase leads to the owner’s private office,

gracious curves clearly bear the DNA of historical sailing yachts.

while there is also a large saloon for all guests aft. This is a bright and

Despite her classic steam ship looks, Blue II is engineered to be

warm space is flooded with light thanks to an arched skylight and

tough, capable, and respectful of the environment. With highly

expansive windows – a wonderful place to enjoy the starry night sky

efficient Ice Class hull and canoe stern, Blue II can cruise the Me-

on chillier evenings. Muted relaxing colours throughout create a New

diterranean as well as explore the Polar regions in both comfort and

England beach cottage aesthetic with references to the sea all around,

safety. She has optimal sea-keeping characteristics and is equipped

such as the whale motifs on the closet doors in the master suite. A

with IMO Tier III diesel electric propulsion, making her fuel efficient

VIP suite on the main deck is also used as a master suite when both

as well as environmentally friendly.

sets of owners are aboard, or if Blue II is chartered. The second, very

A key feature of Blue II is her space for conviviality. Expansive

generous, full-beam owner’s stateroom is situated on the main deck

open decks over four levels offer varied and functional areas for

next to the gym and hammam.

guests to socialise and relax, while generous under-deck storage

The main saloon is impressive with doors that open onto the aft

keeps two sizeable tenders, toys and a small submarine out of the

deck, drawing eyes to the sea views beyond. There is also a separate

way. A cosy outdoor lounge caters for large parties and a versatile

TV area: the television itself is set into a unit that has bookshelves

outdoor table can be used as either a coffee table or a dining table.

on its other side. It can also rotate 180 degrees so that the TV can be

The outdoor seating is upholstered in light blue fabrics, mirroring

viewed from either area.

the colours of sea and sky.

All in all, Blue II is not just the perfect floating home but also the

Blue II’s layout and interior design were a collaboration between

ideal way to explore the world’s most remote areas in complete safety

Hoek Design, London-based Vickers Studio and Amsterdam-based

and comfort.

Dols and Company Interiors. The result is a blend of subtle classic

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Left, Blue II has the exterior styling of a classic steam ship. This page, the main deck saloon is cosy and chic, with a wide-plank oak floor and durable faux sisal rugs, dining on port and a sitting area to starboard

The lack of tenders and toys stored on deck leaves ample deck space for socialising and relaxing. Her owners particularly enjoy relaxing at the main deck transom seating and looking down her aft deck to the beautifully proportioned superstructure

questions to Patrik von Sydow CEO at Turquoise Yachts Blue II is a fusion of old and new. What is the philosophy behind this yacht? Blue II resounds with authenticity and dedication to a ‘golden age of yachting’ philosophy. This philosophy is one of combining comfort with technological complexity and peak performance. Blue II is a beautiful design and engineered to be tough, capable and heads and shoulders above its peers in terms of environmental friendliness. The single screw design coupled with twin electrical motors driven by either of the two main generators or three auxiliary generators provides ultimate efficiency for long distance cruising together with high level of redundancy for safety. This is a project extremely different from the other Turquoise Yachts. What do they have in common? Every yacht we build shares certain qualities: excellent finishes, exclusive interiors, and no-faults-tolerated engineering. Of course, all our yachts are 100 per cent customisable by the client, so that they step on board exactly the yacht they have dreamt of. What does Blue II represent for Turquoise Yachts? Blue II represents a departure from the expected and an acknowledgement of beautiful tradition. Could you give us a comment on the market situation from your point of view? What do owners want? Today’s superyacht owner wants their yacht to be as functional and adventure capable as it is beautiful. As the charter market also grows, many owners are looking for yachts that will accommodate a wide variety of requirements and suit a wide variety of tastes, while still standing out as something special and different. What are the next goals for Turquoise Yachts? Many of our goals are naturally focused on how we design, engineer, and build yachts so that we further exceed our clients’ expectations. The Turquoise world is one of perfection and managing our own destiny by cleverly balancing what we do in house, versus via our carefully selected partners. Our in-house engineering and yacht production will always remain central to our competitive advantage as it drives innovation, as well as value for the yacht owner.

CUSTOM LINE NAVETTA 50

Architectural barriers tumble on board the Ancona-based yard’s new flagship. Indoor and outdoor spaces blend seamlessly and the walk-around decks are totally accessible. The entire upper deck is dedicated to the owner, revolutionising the entire layout by Désirée Sormani – ph. courtesy by Custom Line

he Custom Line flagship is about to arrive. It’s not just

it more character”. The deck is entirely walkaround, all the spaces are

a new navetta from the Ferretti Group, but a 50-metre

interconnected and for the exclusive use of the owner. The forward

yacht with a wealth of new content, starting with the

terrace is a private space, sheltered even from the eyes of guests on the

concept behind it, based on the owner’s requirement

sun deck. The owner’s suite is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows,

to create spatial interconnections throughout the yacht.

providing a 180-degree view of the sea.

The result of a collaboration between the strategic product de-

The interconnection between interiors and exteriors in the guest areas

partment led by the engineer Piero Ferrari and the Ferretti Group

is another of the new Navetta 50’s distinctive elements, especially in

Superyacht Yard Engineering, the exterior design is by the architect

the main deck and upper deck lounges, thanks to the use of large,

Filippo Salvetti with interiors by Studio ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio

full-height windows and reflective surfaces. “Everywhere you walk

Citterio Patricia Viel. Alongside the Ferretti Group brand they sought

on the yacht there are floor-to-ceiling windows that make the interiors

a style that highlighted the yacht’s personality, values and heritage.

transparent”, says Patricia Viel. “The walls have been almost demate-

“In building it, Custom Line drew on the know-how of the Ferretti

rialised”. The interiors by the Milan-based international studio feature

Group Superyacht Yard Engineering in Ancona. It’s an all-aluminium

refined details and luxurious, sustainable materials including leather

build, a light material that enables us to use more volumes in the

and natural hides by Foglizzo Leather and walnut panelling by Alpi

upper part of yacht without compromising its stability. It also leads

Lignum. The same wood is used for the custom design furnishings,

to reduced consumption and fewer emissions.

whose production was entrusted to the artisanals skills of the yard’s

The concept includes an important new feature – the owner’s suite

workforce. These pieces are complemented by items designed by An-

has been shifted from the main to the upper deck, in the same way

tonio Citterio. The open-air spaces are highlighted on all the decks. A

as on craft over 60/70 metres in length, and this had a radical impact

spectacular forward sundeck where the uncovered area can become

on the design. “The owner’s area is the real strength of the concept”,

a lounge and dining area that is linked to over 70 square metres of co-

says Filippo Salvetti “It is the source of the yacht’s shape and line,

vered deck area and an American bar. Of course, there is also a beach

which reflect this presence through a sculptural treatment of the

club aft which develops from the closed stern to open out onto the sea

surfaces in this area. The flat surfaces from stern to bow open out to

with a 35-square-metre platform. Together with the cockpit and the

the exterior and create a sort of frame near the owner’s cabin, which

interior area this provides 120 square metres of uninterrupted livable

is the widest point of the yacht. Reflecting the style of the navette

space in direct contact with the sea. Apart from the owner’s cabin,

in the range, shaped by a linear design with lots of dark and light,

accommodation comprises four guest cabins hosting up to ten people.

we’ve included shutters and spaces in the midships gunwale to give

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Navetta 50 is an entirely aluminium build. She is 49.90 metres long and, with a 9.60 metre beam, is laid out over four decks. The suite occupies the entire upper deck. In the image below, the cabin with private terrace, and opposite page, the owner’s living area

Extensive open-air spaces are a striking feature on every deck from stern to bow, creating terraces looking out onto the sea. The sun deck with open forward section can serve as a lounge area. There are also 70 square metres of covered space for dining and the American bar

questions to Stefano de Vivo Ferretti Group CCO Which of the two Custom Lines model ranges is more successful - the planing or displacement yachts? Owners from all over the world choose Custom Line models to communicate their vision of sailing through the total personalisation of the yacht. All of the brand’s yachts feature cutting-edge design, construction and on-board technology solutions. The fleet has two spirits, which meet in the same passion for the sea but different sailing profiles. The two lines are designed to meet every sailing need and lifestyle. What type of owner is each line intended for? The planing line comprises superyachts for the most demanding, dynamic owners. It’s a sublime expression of speed, performance, strength and avant-garde aesthetics. It’s especially appreciated by American buyers for the high performance and reduced draught of its yachts, enabling owners to sail in the shallow waters of the Caribbean. The Navetta line is made up of luxury yachts that are perfect for those who like sailing long distances in total comfort, enjoying generous volumes and spaces. The emphasis here is on elegance, beauty and exclusivity. At the moment how many craft in each line are under construction and when is launch set for? From the beginning of the year to right now we’ve launched a total of fifteen yachts, and that number will reach twenty by the end of the year. We’re excited about the results we’ve achieved, but we’re not resting on our laurels. At the moment we have forty craft under construction, 60% of which are Navetta and 40% are planing models. The Navetta 50 metres is the flagship. What lies behind the requirement to offer Custom Line craft above 30 metres? We’ve sold over 200 Custom Line brand yachts, and that’s proof of the close link we’ve created with owners. They grow with us, remaining loyal to the brand and moving on from smaller to larger models. Yachting is increasingly oriented towards the idea of floating villas, and Custom Line offers the best interpretation of this trend. What type of eco-sustainable solutions are featured on this model? There are many! Above all, the use of aluminium with a 1/3 difference in weight from steel, generating consumption savings of around 10-15% over a 50-metre yacht of the same dimensions and volumes (GT). The Custom Line Navetta 50 Hull#01 will also be equipped with an SCR - selective catalytic reduction system. For the interior design we’ve used Alpi lignum walnut panelling, a certified eco-sustainable material with no formaldehyde additives. The taps from the Axor Citterio range, designed by Citterio, have a flow rate of five litres per minute instead of twelve litres, and the Foglizzo natural leather products are 100% recycled.

Creative minds whose striving to give owners their hearts’ desire results in new styling cues and must-have trends. Designs that enhance owners’ lives and turn the onboard living experience into something absolutely unique. Because yachts are increasingly about getting in touch with nature and emotions

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Beauty in Motion by Désirée Sormani

Impeccably balanced automotive and aeronautics-inspired lines and curves clothed the T680 Fenice, a superyacht developed by Team For Design in partnership with Tankoa Yachts

o one born and raised in Venice can avoid being influenced by the city’s peerless heritage of art, beauty and maritime history. Enrico Gobbi is no exception. He fell in love with yachts whilst doing his thesis for an architecture degree in his home city. After a five-year

stint at the Nuvolari-Lenard studio, he founded Team for Design in nearby Mestre in 2005. “Above all, the yacht should be beautiful. Then as you get closer the refined, complex details emerge. To me, design is all about harmonious proportions,” he says. Gobbi’s first project for Tankoa is the aptly-named Fenice, a 68m superyacht built on new naval platform with exterior styling that is elegant, streamlined, bold and dynamic at once. Clothed in automotive and aeronautics-inspired lines and curves, Fenice epitomises beauty in motion. “From the very first moment I started sharing my ideas with Tankoa, I knew I was in the right place with the right people,” Gobbi continues. The clever circulation flow aboard the T680 Fenice makes the transition between interior and exterior utterly natural for the ultimate in guest relaxation and conviviality. The astounding centrepiece, however, is a glorious 100 sqm multi-level beach club spanning an infinity pool, gym, spa and lounge. A glass-covered portion of the pool integrated into the centre of the deck leads guests directly to a sheltered terrace, and then onto the beach club proper. Folding balconies on both sides increase interior space and foster a bond with the sea, while twin staircases link the main deck and stern platform. The perfect playroom and chill-out zone in other words. Conversely, the main salon is a haven of sedate comfort and style, effortlessly flowing out to the terrace. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows afford sweeping sea views too. Further forward lie two VIP suites and four en suite guest cabins, all with huge full-height windows. The open-aft section of the upper deck morphs into a circular dining area, which can be enclosed by full-height sliding glass doors or left semi-open to the sun and sea breeze. The master stateroom is an exquisite 90 sqm retreat with 270-degree panoramic views, a huge walk-wardrobe and palatial marble bathroom. It enjoys direct access to a private foredeck with sun loungers and a glass-fronted Jacuzzi that doubles as a touch-and-go helipad for grand entrances or dramatic exits. The lower deck is dedicated to the crew quarters and services, including a prospec galley, hospital room and side-loading tender garage. teamfordesign.com

Expansive spaces, full-height windows, a luxe finish and special effects: that’s the T680 Fenice, an inviting 68m with a soul-soothing vibe. The astounding centrepiece, however, is a glorious 100 sqm multi-level beach club spanning an infinity pool, gym, spa and lounge

The FFE Rule Personified by Désirée Sormani

Luiz De Basto’s latest design personifies his form follows function ethos and also integrates the owner’s experience. The result is a harmonious, environmentally-friendly yacht brimming with innovation

assion, vision and insight underpin the ethos at the prolific

The AMER 41 ‘s hull will be

Miami-based De Basto Design studio. Founder Luiz De Basto

innovative in terms of both shape

is a Form Follows Function advocate but also brings an extra

and technology as well as an

element to the process: “My design process involves going

advanced consumption and

back and forth between Form, Function and Experience until they are one,”

emissions-reducing propulsion

he explains. His latest design, presented with Permare at Monaco Yacht

system. To side, from left Andrea

Show , is a case in point. The AMER 41 Explorer Yacht was commissioned

Piccione of Head of Marine Sales

in early 2022 by a repeat client for which the studio also designed the 127’ Far Far Away (2011). “In 2018, we started sketching ideas for a 50 metre with the tender deck kept forward. That’s when the idea for the cranes integrated in the superstructure was developed, a new system to launch and retrieve tenders quickly and safely, that can be applied to other yacht sizes,” explains De Basto. But Covid intervened and by the time the project

Volvo Penta, Barbara Amerio Permare Ceo, Luiz De Basto and Juan Morillo Amer dealer in USA. Below, the radical new tender launch and retrieval system

restarted in 2022, the owners had concluded that a 50m was too big. The family also decided to do without a beach club on the lower deck. “Instead, the Flybridge was increased to 17 metres which, although it doesn’t look very conspicuous, accounts for more than 40% of the LOA,” says De Basto. The yacht shrank to 38m but ultimately an LOA and a beam of 9.7 proved the sweet spot to include two 8-metre-plus tenders, waverunners and a landing deck for a helicopter. Thanks to a high bow, innovative hull, advanced low-consumption and emissions propulsion system, heavy duty 8,000 kg cranes and a 4500 NM range, the AMER 41 Explorer Yacht really can venture to any area of the world. Her profile cleverly conceals her robust, challenge-loving character too. One of the surprise benefits of her aft house configuration is that the pilot house is forward, overlooking the tender deck. Its stunning floor-to-ceiling forward-angled windscreen offers 270-degree views while a floating console and futuristic electronic package lend the space an otherworldly feel. “My aim is to incorporate the demands of experienced owners into their lifestyle. In the Amer 41 Explorer, that meant not just resolving the functional side of an explorer yacht but also making the pleasure of superior aesthetics and experience an intrinsic part of yacht ownership”. luizdebasto.com

30 Years of Innovation

by Désirée Sormani

Nuvolari Lenard is one of the world’s most prolific yacht design firms thanks to its founders’ passion for design and strong relationship with the sea. The studio has penned some of the most beautiful yachts afloat

uvolari Lenard is celebrating 30 years of mixing one-off superyacht designs for Oceanco, Lürssen, Palmer Johnson and CRN with work for production specialists like JeanneauBénéteau. All topped off by the recent keel-laying of Project NL373, a 65m hybrid for CRN. “I think we’re good at what we do because we’re passionate about what we do. We

treat each new project with fresh eyes,” says Carlo Nuvolari, “A crucial aspect of all our projects has been the fact that both of us grew up sailing. I’ve always found it bizarre that there are a lot of people in this industry, from designers to builders, who don’t go boating or have a relationship with the sea. That to me seems fundamental if you want to design or build yachts.”. A chance encounter with the owner of Palmer Johnson led to the duo designing the exterior and interior

Top, Carlo Nuvolari and Dan Lenard, co-founder of

of the 59.5m La Baronessa (later Pearl), which 24 years on, remains the largest all-aluminium yacht

the studio in 1992, and partner Valentina Zannier.

ever built in the U.S. Epoch-making superyachts Nord, Lady M, Quattroelle and Atlante soon followed

Above, Lürssen MY Quattroelle, CRN Atlante (below)

as did sailers Spirit of the C’s for Perini Navi and Oceanco’s radical Black Pear amongst others. The

and Oceanco Black Pearl (below right): examples

studio is also a staunch supporter of young design talent and helped set up the Yacht Design Masters at

of the studio’s creativity. In addition to yachts, its

Venice’s Luav University of Architecture. “Dealing with young people reminds us that design must be a

portfolio includes aircraft and residential interiors

free activity linked to originality, imagination and innovation,” says Dan Lenard. nuvolari-lenard.com

The most advanced safe, easy sailing technologies and the most extraordinary lifeenhancing engineering as well as stunning luxe finishes for a sublimely individual result. And even more importantly, the latest technologies to deliver increasingly sustainable and environmentally-friendly craft

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Luxury Touch

Much more than just switches. Pushing customisation and functionality to brave new heights to broaden the scope of domotics, PLH, creative Italian bespoke switch and keypad company, is on a roll by Marta Bernasconi

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n high end residences and megayachts, where perfection co-

nature of the products inspired the production process and offers an

mes as standard, details often take on a starring role. Italian

endless array of forms and materials, textures and finishes. As Corelli

company PLH has turned designing and producing lighting and

explains: “Even though for many, making one-off pieces would be

control plates and keypads into a decorative art with absolute

absurd, it is becoming routine for us. A normality that allows us to

personalisation a forgone conclusion.

meet the requirements of highly discerning architects and commis-

Founded in the early 2000s, the PLH brand grew out of an already

sioners who see the added emotional as well as aesthetic value in

well-established electronics and computerisation business as boss

our custom product”.

Enrico Corelli realised that domotics equipment and tools had a role

All of PLH’s collections, be they wired or wireless, can also be laser

to play as a décor elements in their own right. Taking its lead from

or plotter-personalised and given superior hand-finishes – satin, po-

specific signatures such as using solid metal (aluminium, steel, brass,

lished, micro-sanded to name but a few. This guarantees the ultimate

copper), wood and DuPontTM Corian® instead of plastic and a styli-

in exclusivity and ticks all the boxes for the luxury nautical sector.

stic appeal that endured the winds of fashion, PLH have produced

In fact, the company already works with several different high-end

increasingly multifaceted designs that have broadened the scope of

yards, including the Ferretti Group, Sanlorenzo, Baltic Yachts and

lighting design and domotics into an entirely new realm. The bespoke

Mazu. Its Slim and Neo collections are particularly popular with yacht

Left, the Slim collection of plates incorporating different functionalities, finishes and materials This page, Sanlorenzo’s SX112 maxiyacht with interiors by Piero Lissoni who used the Slim and Slim Custom collections (and MakeUp for plugs)

questions to Enrico Corelli CEO of PLH What makes PLH’s plates different from others on the market? We offer a bespoke service. We don’t just create a cover: we create actual PUIs - Physical User Interfaces – that allow users to control items and function in an analogue way which gives significant emotional feedback each and every time. Control plates and keypads and and domotics: how well can we now interact with our living environment at the touch of a button? Unfortunately, domotics has been used like a traditional system for quite some time. The keypads themselves are often single rather than grouped together, and for example, don’t track users’ requirements over the course of the day by adapting the service to the time or place. Just think about wireless control. Many sector operators and producers see them as regulator wall-mounted switches that just happen to be wireless. Wireless control keypads and remotes should be portable or transportable and change their purpose depending on where and how it is used, as the case with our Neo Lighter. How far does personalisation go and can you give us any examples of particularly impressive bespoke applications? There are no limits. Because we don’t use moulds and instead produce sheets of materials using 3 or 5 axis numerical control machines, we can do anything the client or architect wants. We have built up finish and treatment skills that definitely put us at the very top of the pile of custom companies. Inserting silk fabric by Rubelli and Antolini marble were our most stimulating projects because they were technically complex. We get asked to do things like slicing marble into 1mm thicknesses, cutting silk without it fraying and reusing antique wood and setting them into the controls on a fairly regular basis. What are the main differences functionality and materials-wise between residential plates and nautical ones? For the yachting sector, there is much more of a focus on using suitable materials and components. So we prefer to supply products with a stainless steel base i.e. well-protected electronics. We bring our naval experience to the residential sector too to guarantee a tougher, more hardwearing result.

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PLH’s products are hugely popular with designers and leading yards in the luxury yachting sector, particularly customised versions of the Slim and Neo collections. Photo, the Sanlorenzo SX112 megayacht

designers as well, of course, as full custom pieces. Enrico Corelli explained the business’s latest technological and aesthetic achievements: “Integrating A and C USB modules with the products is one of our latest additions. Charging at beside table height has become a necessity these days. We are also developing two other projects that will broaden the integration of our plates with other systems. However, given tbe attention our products are attracting from producers and the serial copying that goes on in Italy, we are keeping them under wraps until the next Salone del Mobile,” he smiled. plhitalia.com

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Enthusiasm in Blue by Désirée Sormani - ph. by Tim Marquardt

The second generation has arrived in OT and has worked with Oliver and Elke on a new collection that brings the colours of the sea aboard. The result? Magically atmospheric interiors that are sophisticated and captivating at once

he colour blue has always been a symbol of harmony and

I made the carpets myself, creating custom designs for custom projects,”

calm, balance and serenity. Now bespoke hand-tufted car-

says Oliver Treutlein who runs the firm with his wife Elke, their daughter

pet specialist and superyacht designer favourite OT has cho-

Julia and son-in-law Max. Keeping the business in the family has been the

sen to dedicate its latest collection to the colour too. “Blue

cornerstone of OT’s success. Luxurious naturally hardwearing materials

Monday uses a very new technique with an enormous volume effect that

- pure silk, cool linen and ultra-fine New Zealand virgin wool - are the

demonstrates the outstanding skill involved in our collection,” explains

order of the day. “Our carpets are a natural handmade product,” conti-

Elke Treutlein. The company was founded and continues to operate from

nues Elke. “We have always produced a sustainable product as a result

town of Meerbusch, between Düsseldorf and Krefeld, in a German region

of our understanding high luxury and quality textile products. We do not

where the textile industry is very much part of life. “When I started out,

use any chemical ingredients. They are a part of the interior that makes

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people feel comfortable in their home, their yacht or their workspace”. They are also wonderfully enriching works of art in their own right. Collaborations with renowned international designers have yielded collections that chime perfectly with the needs of high-end interior designers. As a result, OT’s carpets adorn luxury hotels, embassies, theatres and banks as well as private residences and aircraft. Oliver Treutlein fell in love with designing for superyachts in the early 90s too and can’t wait to see Blue Monday take to the seas. “We are sure that this new collection will find its perfect place onboard,” he smiles. www.olivertreutlein.com

Pictured here, Blue Monday rug samples: 15mm cut, 8mm loop, 50% / 50% Wool. All Oliver Treutlein designs are completely customisable in size, shape and design around the owner’s tastes. Top, Oliver, Elke and Julia and son-in-law Max, who recently joined the OT team.

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Winning Ladders by Paola Bertelli - ph. Courtesy by Besenzoni

The prize awarded to Besenzoni at the Design Innovation Award confirms that with its BeElectric range the Bergamobased company is moving in the right direction, with a favourable market response

“O

ur greatest satisfaction is creating products that simplify on-board life while remaining true to our core values, like stylistic research and technology”. These are the words of Giorgio Besenzoni, president of the

Besenzoni company, in his acknowledgement speech after receiving the prize at September’s Design Innovation Award event during the 62nd Genoa International Boat Show. The product recognised in this way was the multifunction LaScala SPE 907. LaScala is part of Besenzoni’s BeElectric range, launched in late 2020 with the aim of replacing, where possible, hydraulically operated components with electrically-powered units that are exceptionally easy to use, install and maintain. “The BeElectric products consume much less power than the hydraulic systems we’ve been used to, providing significant energy savings. And we’ve only just started”. The range, which has grown rapidly, now includes LaScala, LaPasserella, IlSalpAncora and IlTenderLift. The result is an ability to combine technological innovation and a design whose refinement lies in its straightforward elegance. “For us, technology and style go together”, says Giorgio Besenzo-

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ni. In the company these products are developed by our R&D team alongside our designers. Their aim is to make these components beautiful. The objective of the aesthetic research we carry out is to offer a sober design. Our products should be discreet, not showy, and always attractive”. Besenzoni never stands still, and BeElectric was followed by the launch of a new product family – Be Design. The first in the range is the Bella lounger, a freestanding element designed for beach clubs and main decks that’s a tribute to relaxation. “Bella sdraio is inspired by my strict standards and a desire to go beyond pure mechanics to

The multifunction LaScala SPE 907. received the

create something beautiful”. Rounded shapes, high quality materials

Design Innovation Award

adapted for maritime use, leather details, bases designed to protect

event during the 62nd

deck surfaces like teak and a series of features like the side stora-

Genoa International Boat

ge pockets or the smartphone stand in the arm bear witness to an

Show (opposite page

obsessive attention to detail shaping the design of every component”.

Giorgio Besenzoni with

“People who buy yachts are used to beautiful things, and that’s why

the award). LaScala is part

we’ve enhanced a simple deck chair with details our clients will

of Besenzoni’s BeElectric

appreciate, like the leather armrests with double rows of contrasting

range, products which

stitching, the chamfered stainless steel elements and woven leather.

consume less power than

These little things are the result of the research we carry out for all

the equivalent hydraulic

products, even a simple deck chair”.

systems

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La Bella lounger, left, is the first in the newly-launched range of Be Design products

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A Synthesis of Form and Function A representative of Made in Italy excellence throughout the world, TEAM Italia expresses all the values driving the country’s yacht industry – cutting-edge technology, design and function. And it can give beauty to things that by their nature aren’t always attractive! by Angelo Colombo - ph. Courtesy by TEAM Italia

he company was founded in 2000, but in fact the two partners who set it up have worked in the field of naval technical systems since the 1980s. Massimo Minnella and Daniele Ceccanti are two

professionals who began collaborating almost forty years ago now on the production and installation of naval command and control systems, an experience that enabled them to identify a crucial requirement – integrating all these systems to facilitate the availability of information for the captain and officers, at the same time simplifying the use of all on-board systems through a single interface. As Massimo Minnella says, “All the many on-board systems have their own functional logic, instructions and particular features, and integrating them enables us to give the crew the opportunity to manage all of them through a single logic, one that’s often personalised, so it’s all more streamlined and efficient”. This is the technical key that led to the creation of the I-Bridge®, a management platform integrating the numerous on-board systems dealing with ship handling and controlling all the systems. “On a modern yacht

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I-Bridge®, an integrated management platform for the many on-board systems controlling ship-handling and all installations. Ease of use and immediate availability of information needed to manage all the yacht’s critical elements are basic features. These pages, some examples. Top, co-founders Massimo Minnella (left) and Daniele Ceccanti

you have to manage a large number of installations, each with a

didn’t have to deal with in larger ships – limited space and aesthetic

specific purpose, from navigational tools to energy management.

considerations”, says Minnella. Since the presentation of its first

Without an integrated system the crew is faced with a whole range of

unit Team Italia’s aim has been the technological integration of its

different sources for the controls and management panels, each with

systems, offering entirely customised helm stations made by its

its own language and philosophy. Our systems place every piece of

skilled workers or in collaboration with yard’s designers and owners.

equipment under the captain’s control. They can be managed from

With TEAM Italia, form and substance are integrated into a high-tech

several integrated command and control stations, all with a single

system on board many large yachts, so the company now operates

functional logic and graphic interface that we develop for every

from three units, in Fano, Forlì and Livorno.

individual yacht”.

Constant hardware and software research and development as well

From a technical point of view TEAM Italia has brought some very

as meetings with crews, designers and the yard’s technicians makes

advanced developments to the command consoles on large yachts,

Team Italia a partner rather than a supplier, because every I-Bridge®

but it doesn’t stop there. “When we decided to introduce our ideas

system is custom made from an aesthetic and functional point of view.

to the yacht industry we had to take into account two factors that we

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White Glove Service by Paola Bertelli - ph. Courtesy by Volvo Penta

Volvo Penta is focusing increasingly the superyacht world with an international service organization that provides rapid intervention to cut downtime for owners and their boats to a minimum

fter sales service and support have always been the jewel in Volvo Penta’s crown. And this year, both have made a further leap in quality as headquarters made the decision to create a dedicated new Marine Service

Market division dedicated solely to the nautical sector, spanning all of Volvo Penta’s market units and consequently available all over the world. “Service is changing, applications are increasingly complex, and our clients are becoming more demanding and professional, so we needed to an even more structured and coherent evolution of our network,” explains engineer Raul Lovati, who heads the Marine Service Market at Volvo Penta Italia, which has over 170 service points covering not just the whole of Italy but also Malta, Slovenia and Croatia. For the last several years, Volvo Penta has been installing triple and quadruple IPS 30 set-ups, throwing opening the door to the mega-

yacht sector on which it is now focusing with extreme precision and commitment. The natural next step was an ad hoc service managed by headquarters in close collaboration with the service network. In the yacht world, service and support are a very demanding area.

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There are 3,500 Volvo Penta dealers worldwide spread across 130 different nations. The Italy Market Unity (see infographic below) has over 170 specialist service points in Italy, Malta, Slovenia and Croatia

Luciano Porcu, head of global OEM Service, is the man that brings it all

identified the Costa Smeralda and Majorca as two strategic areas of in the

together, managing client cases and the big shipyards on an international

Mediterranean and so we sent engineers from headquarters and the Mar-

level. “The key to success of any intervention is speed and professionalism.

ket Units out there for the season to support our existing extensive service

My role is to help cut times, improve internal and external communication,

network. Another major move to underscore our presence on the ground

and provide feedback to the main players involved: shipyard, client, dealers,

to our clients”.

specialists back at headquarters”.

Volvo Penta also shored up its stock of certain pivotal spare parts so that they

To constantly improve its service, this summer, Volvo Penta also launched

were available at virtually zero miles in Mediterranean.

a series of target pilot programmes. Porcu picks up the story: “How fast

“Our clients want to get going again as soon as possible. And we are working

you intervene is all down to having the right people in the right place. We

in that direction”. volvopenta.com

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Get a Bird’s Eye View Garmin, world leader in satellite navigation, redefines the concept of yacht command consoles with advanced systems and technology combining user-friendliness, safety and good looks by Angelo Colombo - ph. Courtesy by Garmin

or Garmin, research and development never stop. The rapid pace of development in electronics now means the company can offer integrated systems with exceptional technical value, increasing ease of use and safety while

creating functional consoles that are proof a focus on aesthetics is also relevant on yachts where attention has been paid to even the smallest detail, no matter how small the craft. “Even yachts below 70 metres in length have consoles where everything can be integrated”, says Pontus Fernstron, EMEA Marine Segment Marketing Director for Garmin. “The many on-board systems provide a vast amount of information, not just map displays but also integrated management of equipment and domotics”. This is made possible by the EmpirBus system and integration with Garmin’s Surround View, making it

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Opening: the Surround View system. On the screen below, the references the system provides to make mooring easier. Right, the Surround View charts and images with graphic representation of the reference data. Below, a panoramic view from above of the yacht and its surroundings

possible for skippers or owners to have all the useful information at their fingertips, where they can manage them actively. “We have scenarios where even if the person in command makes an error an accident can be avoided” Fernstron continues. “For example, the automatic activation of the Surround View system to display real-time images from the six cameras on board, measuring distance, indicating alarms and providing visual references. This scenario comes into operation automatically when you’re mooring”. The generator also cuts in automatically if the battery power drops, or to control transmissions when at anchor with the aft platform lowered, and much more besides. “Integrating means making it easier to use displays and manage systems. At the same time we want to make consoles that are much more attractive”. Another important element is that all the functions are managed in a user-friendly setting, with a single logic, making operations rapid and efficient. “In fact, users can construct their own scenarios, which come into operation automatically depending on the use the yacht is being put to. If you’re at anchor it will manage automatically the various systems like running and mooring lights, generators and everything the owner intends using in that situation”, says Fernston. The same will apply when the yacht is under way, with pre-determined parameters and functions that can always be managed by the user, including lighting, music and adjusting levels. It’s an almost magical way of making on-board life easy! But the list of new features doesn’t end there. “We have an important collaboration with Volvo Penta for managing their systems and developing our equipment. This has enabled us to make significant progress in creating valuable solutions. We dialogue with a lot of systems suppliers and producers we want to interact with so we can have everything displayed and managed in a single unit. Beautiful and functional!” garmin.com

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[ FLY ]

With enhanced interiors and range, the twinturboprop Piaggio Avanti Evo Plus is more than just a business aircraft, offering peerless passenger comfort and a unique experience for pilots. This is one private plane that will never go unnoticed by Sergio Barlocchetti - ph. courtesy be Piaggio Aerospace

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ICON OF ITALIAN STYLE

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n the spirit of full disclosure, I’ll admit that I spent a short but

But readers of this magazine are used to the finest yachts, so it’s best

happy period in my career in the experimental division of the

to concentrate on the 375 cubic feet of the eight-passenger cabin,

Piaggio Aerospace company, so I was bound to fall in love with

which even at full load will give guests enough space to work, relax,

the P180 Avanti Evo Plus, the latest version of a genuine aviation

remain fully connected or just sit back and enjoy the ride. The air-

icon. I could start by mentioning the fact that it combines the top

conditioning system and lighting have been improved, and with an

speed of a jet with the running cost of a turboprop and that it’s more

interior height of 5.9” ft (175 cm) passengers will travel on the only

comfortable than its rivals, or simply point to its unmistakeable

aircraft in this category providing this kind of headroom – greater,

three-surface configuration. To pilots who have yet to write its

for example, than the Textron Beechcraft KingAir.

name in their logbook I can only say that while it may not offer the

The Avanti Evo Plus doesn’t need particularly long runways. In

highest level of avionics integration (although it’s Honeywell, not

special conditions (light load) I’ve been able to take it up in less than

a simplified clone) and demands a little more work at the controls

a thousand metres - although I don’t know if I’d do it again – and its

than a Citation, the Avanti Evo provides intense satisfaction and

performance means almost all European airports are within reach.

makes pilots feel that they’re really flying the aircraft.

Noise levels have been reduced by 20% in this latest version, helped

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Avanti Evo Plus provides exceptional performance. Its range of 1,809 nautical miles (3,350 km) puts almost all Europe’s airports within reach. The cabin interiors are elegant and comfortable, with a headroom of 5.9” ft (175 cm)

by the fact that the scimitar-blade props are mounted behind the

a 17% increase in range. In simple terms, in the USA you can fly

cabin. For those on the ground this aircraft makes an unmistakable

coast to coast and in Europe fly from Iceland to Corfu at a height of

sound, and they will always look up to admire it, much as people

41,000 feet burning 25-30% less fuel than a jet while maintaining

will always turn their heads when they hear the distinctive sound

a speed of around 400 knots. The plane features many advanced

of certain Italian cars speeding by.

aerodynamic refinements, with its characteristic canard winglets,

The enlarged loading hatch means this aircraft can now be used

tapered shape and almost totally wet main wing carrying the fuel

for medical missions, as a stretcher can be loaded on board without

load. This structural complexity translates into a cost of around

tilting or excessive lifting. This feature also provides more general

eight million dollars, more than a twin jet like the Phenom 100

ease of use, enhancing the already excellent baggage handling

(around five million) but no more than the KingAir 350, which also

performance.

comes in at eight million dollars, although mentioning the KingAir

The P180 Avanti Evo Plus boasts a range of 1,809 nautical miles

and the Avanti Evo Plus in the same breath is like comparing a

(3,350 km) without refuelling, but a reserve tank can be installed

conventional aircraft to a work of art. It’s a question of style.

to increase fuel capacity from 2,826 to 3,226 pounds and provide

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THE GENIUS OF LINE A face-to-face meeting with the designer the world associates with the most sublime Made in Italy creativity. He has designed some of the most famous cars of all time but he is active in many other sectors, ranging across a wide variety of products. Here, a creative talent with an inquisitive mind and his feet firmly on the ground talks about himself and his work by Marta Bernasconi - ph. Courtesy by Italdesign

escribed as the Car Designer of the Century, he

Giorgetto Giugiaro was born with a great talent,

has made his mark on the history of many car

nurtured in a stimulating family environment. He

manufacturers, designing vehicles that now form

transformed this gift into a career he is utterly passionate

part of the collective imagination – take, for example,

about. His talent became clear at a very early age, and

Fiat and Volkswagen with the Panda and Golf. He has

his father, a musician and fresco painter for churches

also designed trains, boats, watches, sewing machines,

and manor houses, recognised and encouraged it, setting

the infamous DeLorean from Back to the Future and

the boy the task of copying the sketches of dancers by

even a pasta shape (Marille).

Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec when he returned home

Above, from left, two cars created by GFG Style, the new company in which Giorgetto Giugiaro and his son Fabrizio both work. From left, the four-door Sibylla and the Bandini Dora, a sporty, electrically powered two-seater

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It’s unusual to see Giorgetto Giugiaro without a pencil in his hand. Born with a talent for artistic design, he later studied technical design (a subject he is equally enthusiastic about) in Turin. While he was still a student his sketches drew the attention of Dante Giacosa, technical director of Fiat

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[ TREND SETTER ] Not only cars. The industrial designer is also fascinated by the world of yachts and sailing. One reason for this is that he thinks the relationship between a yacht, the water that supports it and the animal world it hosts are further stimuli for a designer. His creativity embraces many fields, as witnessed by the long series of products he has brought to life. Means of transport and the idea of movement, though, remain the main focus of his activity. However, the objectives of the creative act are important, and that is what emerges when he reflects on a type of object he would like to design but has never had the opportunity to tackle. “When I was younger I would have said a military vehicle, because it requires the elimination of the superfluous. Given how things are at the moment I wonder how great it would be if the people in power regarded armaments as superfluous”

from school. His artistic training and drawing skills drove him

who aim to create a recognisable style for their products, but it’s

forward, helping him develop the ability to develop his ideas rapidly

not one of my ambitions”.

and immediately recognise their potential. “When I set up my

A clear example of this unusual approach to new projects is the way

studio, Italdesign, I made sure to associate myself with a technical

he went about designing a new pasta shape for the Barilla brand.

partner capable of foreseeing and resolving any critical issues in a

Following the brief he came up with the idea of a macaroni-type

project. He was called Aldo Mantovani, and he was a great friend

pasta in the form of the Greek letter beta. His first concern was to

of mine. The Turin Polytechnic awarded him an honorary degree

make sure the boiling water could be drained properly and that the

in mechanical engineering. We both expressed ourselves through

sauce would be held by the internal grooves of the two “cylinders”,

our drawing, and understood one another’s sketches. That’s how I

creating a pleasant taste experience. The process began with an

design, but I know there are many industrial designers who don’t

idea and was followed by research to investigate its efficiency in all

draw, they achieve excellent results using a computer”.

aspects, and the style followed on from this.

Giugiaro’s creativity takes in many fields, but his designs don’t

But what is the secret behind such fertile creativity, which

embody a definitive, easily recognisable style. “I think it would

has enabled him to enjoy such prestigious and long-lasting

be presumptuous to link a consumer item with its designer’s

relationships? In his words, “I’m a very inquisitive person,

particular style. Every product brings its own challenges – its

and I like to memorise the many signals of change in the most

purpose, the investment required for its production, the brand

diverse expressions of creativity, like fashion, the languages of

philosophy and the shaping of its personality, an appeal that will

communication, cinema, cooking, architecture and music. The

draw in the user. It’s different when they ask you to create a family

desire for the new also shapes the judgment on the beautiful that

feeling for a new car range. In this case the brand personality must

evolves from it. Every project has its own story and the creative

be expressed through several distinctive aesthetic elements like the

result responds to very precise requirements – the correspondence

grille and the way the side flows. I have no problem with designers

between form and function, user friendliness, bringing in the new

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[ TREND SETTER ] Giugiaro’s thought on yacht design: “The dialogue between car and marine design rests on the sublime. The masses are different but the profiles and perspectives reflect the classic design canons. Lack of time has held me back a great deal but when I’ve taken on marine projects I thought as an architect rather than a stylist, emphasising the definition of spaces with different functions and the requirements for privacy and comfort rather than the dynamics of the lines. When Saudi businessman Adnan Kashoggi wanted to build a glitzier new Nabila (left), which was never constructed, I remember that his main preoccupation was to separate the on-board life of the owner and his intimate circle from that of other guests and the crew”. Below, a concept

product at the right cost, choosing the most suitable materials

greater relaxation. We fool ourselves into thinking we’ve become

and rationalising the technology. Everything is perfect if the

skilful chess players who can play at several boards at the same

producers and their marketing people are willing to enter into an

time. I must admit I’m always increasingly fascinated by a Cisitalia

honest dialogue with the consumer about the requirements and

or a Citroen 19”.

performance of the new article”.

Our curiosity leads us to ask what Giorgetto Giugiaro regards as

The industrial designer then reflects on the changes that have

the most challenging car design project he has undertaken.

taken place in the sector over the last few years and how they are

“I always answer that question by saying it’s the Fiat Panda. A box

influencing the car market.

that had to offer more facilities inside precise dimensions and had

“Car enthusiasts are extremely spoilt by the relationship provided

to respect the industrial cost levels specified by the manufacturer”.

them by technology, IT and infotainment. Driving, though, now

The box turned out to be a triumph – born in 1980, it’s still on the

demands more care and attention given the risks surrounding

road today in its original form or with the later restylings.

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MYTABLE MILANO

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he feel and ambience of a space can significantly

environment, or open to flow into the main salon. Further forward,

influence our overall sense of wellbeing. Given that

another set of doors open to the formal dining room. Having these

superyachts are designed to be the ultimate escape

three distinct areas connected on the same deck means that business

for body and mind, therefore, it’s understandable

and pleasure can co-exist on board without encumbering each other.

that more owners are requesting to move away

The owner’s deck is more relaxed and caters for laid-back gatherings

from the excess and flamboyance of days gone by and focus on

with friends and family. Beyond the informal lounge through sliding

more calming and peaceful environments on board. This is exactly

doors on the aft deck, a custom 16-seater dining table stands

what the client envisioned for Ahpo: a family-orientated yacht that

within a winter garden that can be completely open or closed to

encourages a healthy and active lifestyle.

the elements thanks to sliding and folding glass doors. Continuing

Ahpo’s sharp exterior is characterised by a crisp white hull

the theme of nature, lots of greenery and rattan furniture decorate

contrasted with black stripes, with distinctive semi-circle windows

this space.

along the hull line and tapered decks. Her serene interiors draw

On the upper deck is an eight-metre-long swimming pool with

inspiration from the natural world, employing biophilic design, calm

counter-current system. Glass sides with coloured lighting create

colours and soft lines to create a soothing atmosphere. In addition to

a fun feature once the sun sets. A large bar and relaxed low-level

the 245m2 owner’s apartment, accommodation on board is spread

seating make this area a clear favourite for informal family days.

across seven guest cabins configured to cater for the distribution

Also on this deck is a full-service gym with an extensive selection

of close family members and friends.

of equipment and stunning views out over the water on both sides,

Considering the yacht’s initial brief, the expansive wellness area

so that being active on board is a pleasure rather than a chore.

on the lower deck is a fitting place to step aboard, where theme

The final aft deck space on the bridge deck is a completely flexible

of nature is ever-present. Entering through the transom door,

area with the ability to be open to the sun or protected by removable

guests are welcomed by a large bamboo tree encased in backlit

fabric shades. Moveable furniture and sun loungers can create a

frosted glass. This space features a bar, seating area, massage room,

space for relaxing or socialising, or it can be transformed into a

hammam, Jacuzzi and plunge pool, on which mosaic tiles covering

sunrise yoga platform or midnight dance floor.

the blue spectrum create a wave-like pattern.

With its nature-inspired interior décor and carefully considered

On the main deck above, a conference room aft boasts a beautiful

layout that creates flexible spaces, Ahpo is a yacht for different

custom table with an old map of Jamaica engraved in bronze and

generations to co-exist in harmony and tranquillity.

deep blue resin. Sliding doors can close to form a contained working

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A characteristic feature of Ahpo’s exterior is the bow, which is defined with the yacht’s logo and just long enough to give the yacht the right proportions. Opposite, the iconic semi-circle windows are the only running theme between this yacht and the owner’s previous yacht

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Above left, the 205m2 wellness area on the lower deck provides a zen atmosphere and the perfect place to relax while at anchor. Below, a large conference room boasts a beautiful custom table with an antique map of Jamaica. Below right, in the owner’s suite, his and her bathrooms and dressing rooms up the ante with impressive and ornate mosaic patterns and bold marbles. Opposite, top, two custom desks flank each end of the upper deck salon, turning the room into a private office if desired. Below, the 245m2 owner’s apartment is made up of a large master cabin

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Exterior Design Carlo Nuvolari, Founding Partner Nuvolari Lenard

ue to our longstanding relationship with Ahpo’s owners – having designed their previous yacht – it was easy to understand each other and the design goals for this project from the outset. The owners were very satisfied with the design of their previous yacht, and basically all that they asked for this project was a yacht that was even more beautiful than their last. Of course, they asked for a different layout and some other differences, but these are technicalities. The only feature that the two designs have in common are the semicircular windows. Apart from that, all I intended for the exterior design was that when the owners approach the boat from any angle, they need

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to look and simply say, ‘Wow, I like her a lot!’. They just simply had to be in love with the boat. Ahpo’s long, falling sheer line is a signature design of Nuvolari Lenard – it embodies sportivity, emphasises the length of the yacht and makes it very recognisable. The use of contrasting black and white areas is another typical Nuvolari Lenard design trick, which helps to make such a large yacht look sleek and sporty. Ahpo’s large mast is another interesting and dominating architectural feature of the exterior design. Reminiscent of a ship’s funnel and symbolising strength and seriousness, the idea behind this feature was to give the yacht a strong character and an unmistakable look.

Ahpo’s long, falling sheer line is a signature design of Nuvolari Lenard: it embodies sportivity, emphasises the length of the yacht and makes it very recognisable. Ahpo was designed to travel to her destinations in utmost comfort, with efficiency and to be as green as possible. As such, the yacht is equipped with state-of-the art technology and engineering systems

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Interior Design, Valentina Zannier Head Interior Designer at Nuvolari Lenard

he brief for the interior design came from the owner’s family, who have been deeply involved in the process of designing the interiors. Their previous boat had a very fluent and organic decoration but, for Ahpo, they wanted a step up and a real improvement in terms of details, richness, and special materials. It all needed to be balanced by a main concept, and there’s nothing better than all the inspirations of the world of nature to develop such complex design. The centre of the yacht, for example, is dominated by a grand staircase depicting an olive tree that grows up five decks towards the sky, and a crystal sculpture of falling feathers hanging from the ceiling. The olive tree represents life growing in a prosperous environment, which is surrounded by birds and clouds realised in gypsum bas relief technique. The crystal sculpture in the centre of the staircase is an exceptional piece of engineering and craftsmanship. Built in the Crystal Valley in Czech Republic, it represents the lightness of natural elements and the power of light. In fact, the concept rotates in an elliptical shape that is meant to catch light sources with the crystal pearls that compose each feather. Flexibility in terms of spaces is also one of the main features of

Ahpo’s interior. It has been no secret since the first discussions with the owners that the boat was going to be made available on the charter market, yet the family wanted to make the clear statement that the space conception needed to be done in line with the way they love to live on board. The unconventional positioning of the board room perfectly explains this concept: located in the main entrance from the stern and just before the formal salon, this space can also be transformed into one grand room.

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Above, the spiral staircase features a complex balustrade that represents an olive tree growing over several decks. Below, the grand dining room features a spectacular custom table with a theme of water lilies, which is repeated in the chandelier and on the doors Opposite, the interior living spaces are designed to be flexible for different uses: the boat is going to be made available on the charter market

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The Shipyard Peter Lürssen, CEO Lürssen

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Grand staircases lead down to the exterior lower deck, where guests can relax and enjoy the close proximity to the water

or Lürssen, the task was to build a motoryacht for a repeat client – an upgrade from his 86-metre Lürssen – who had many years of owning and chartering different types of yachts behind him. He required top-notch design and engineering as well as seagoing comfort for his family, guests and crew. The launch of Ahpo, therefore, is testament to the excellent team of builders, designers and engineers we have at Lürssen and the strong relationship with the client. Lürssen prides itself on meeting challenges and this one was no different. Ahpo was designed to travel to her destinations in utmost comfort, with efficiency and the desire to be as green as possible also an important factor. As such, the yacht is equipped with state-of-the art technology and engineering systems. For instance, the generators are fitted with a heat recovery system to heat the pool water, leading to reduced use of electrical power and lower emissions, while dynamic positioning enables electronic anchoring in sensitive and remote areas, protecting the seabed and allowing for safe mooring regardless of water depth. Ahpo is also equipped with an exhaust after-treatment system that reduces nitrogen oxide levels and generates less noise and vibration. Whereas Ahpo has made the most of some of the world’s best engineers, designers and craftsmen, the heart is always a crucial part of the outcome and, in this case, it was very much led by the owner and his desire for the perfect family space. The owner was always very interested in every detail and was always close to the project. He visited the shipyard as often as he could and between his visits was always kept up to date on progress by his representative at the shipyard. Paradise is subjective, but when there is so much thought and design put into each space that means everyone is able to enjoy themselves on board in their preferred way, then it is hard to argue that paradise hasn’t been found on a yacht such as Ahpo.

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[ ANNIVERSARIES ]

A significant player in the world of Made in Italy design, luxury products and exclusive yachts, this year the Riva yard celebrated its 180th of activity. The embodiment of elegance with their clean, balanced lines, Riva boats are unfailing trendsetters by Paola Bertelli - ph. courtesy by Riva

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Alberto Galassi (centre), CEO of the Ferretti Group with left, Pierfrancesco Favino and right, David Beckham, the two stars of Riva’s short feature, “The Persuaders!”. The film was screened during the Riva celebrations in Venice last June. In the large photo, no. 1 of the Riva Anniversario: it will be built in a limited edition of 18

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[ MUST- HAVES ] Left, the historic headquarters of the Riva yard, founded in 1842, in Sarnico on Lake Iseo. In 1962 Riva launched Aquarama (below), a wooden runabout that has become an icon of Italian design. Eventually, 765 of these were built. Opposite page, top, the Riva 76’ Bahamas Super. Bottom, left, the launch of the Riva 102’ Corsaro Super and right, the open air areas of the aft decks on the 50-metre Riva Race, the first of the Superyacht Division

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he Rivas of yesterday and today are the most beautiful craft in the world. Riva is 180 years old and it’s part of Italy’s nautical heritage, which existed

before us and will on after us”, says Alberto Galassi, CEO of the Ferretti Group, which Riva forms part of. The legendary brand is now approaching the close of the year of its 180th anniversary. It’s been a fabulous celebration with an exclusive party in Venice accompanied by screenings in the La Fenice theatre of “Riva The Persuaders!”, a short film featuring Pierfrancesco Favino, David Beckham and Charles Leclerc, the launch of the new Riva 130’ Bellissima, the restylin of two models, Riva 102’ Corsaro Super and Riva 76’ Bahamas Super, and the presentation of El-Iseo, the group’s first full-electric model (a prototype for now, but it’s scheduled to hit the market in the second half of 2023) and the launch of the Riva Anniversario, to be offered in a limited edition of just eighteen examples. Riva Anniversario is the result of a creative process inspired by two of Riva’s most iconic designs, the

with elements recalling the heritage only Riva can boast of. Riva is

Aquarama, launched sixty years ago and the model responsible for

the only yard in the world that’s building craft between eight and

establishing the Riva legend in the Dolce Vita years, and Aquariva,

90 metres in length, and every one of them respects these canons”.

its modern descendant and a player in the brand’s relaunch. “Only

Wood, treated with almost countless coats of clear varnish to

a yard with Riva’s wealth of history”, says Alberto Galassi, “Could

create the gloss only Riva boats can display, is often also present on

conceive of an exceptional masterpiece combining legend and

today’s models, but now enhanced by solutions like metallic colours

future, the refined detail that elegantly quotes the history together

emphasising the hull contours, increasing numbers of windows

with cutting-edge technology that addresses the future”.

and glass, steel and titanium inserts rather than carbon structures.

The Riva legend was born in the years following the Second World

Riva craft have a clean, rigorous style that never embraces formal

War, when Carlo Riva took the helm of the family company founded

virtuosity but seeks to achieve a balance of curves and lines, full

in 1842. Another crucial date is the year 2000, when Riva joined the

and empty shapes where the choice of materials and colours gives

Ferretti Group. The brand’s collaboration with Mauro Micheli and

the spaces a sophisticated perceptive quality. As always, they are

Sergio Beretta and their Officina Italiana Design is equally important

trend-setting designs.

– the studio has been designing Riva craft interiors and exteriors

Riva and Officina Italiana Design aim to create new style elements

since 1994. These boats are known for being cutting-edge and high

that are unique and unmistakeable, always aware that the passage

performance, “But above all”, says Galassi, “What excites our owners

of time brings with it an inevitable evolution. The latest Riva 130’

is the powerful mix of innovation, refined details and timeless style,

Bellissima and Riva 102’ Corsaro Super are examples of this. In

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both designs the aft area in contact with the sea has been redesigned – nowadays owners are increasingly focussed on these areas, and both have glass side elements that enhance the yacht’s aerodynamic look. Or take the magnificent Riva 76’ Bahamas Super, an open coupé with an aggressive profile, carbon C-Top and Shark Grey hull livery with contrasting Bright Black details. The past remains and is respected, but Riva’s experience seems to warn us never to become imprisoned by history – Riva craft are born to be cutting-edge craft, and that is what they should remain. And, as Galassi says, “A Riva that sails will always be a dazzling flash of beauty that excites like few other things in the world”. riva-yacht.com The Riva 130’ Bellissima that was brought to the Monaco Yacht Show. Top left, El Iseo, a full-electric prototype presented at the Monaco Yacht Club, during Ferretti Group’s Private Preview, and right, an aerial view of Aquarama (launched 60 years ago) showing the essential lines, the mahogany, the details in chrome-plated brass and the typical aquamarine colour paired with cream

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THE SUBTLE EQUILIBRIUM OF ART AND DESIGN by Paola Bertelli

fficina Italiana Design has handled interior and exterior design for Riva since 1994. Its hallmarks are what identify the Rivas of today. With intense attention to every detail it has launched the brand into the future through a combination of innovation and the contemporary, while respecting the history and emotions of the great Riva creations. The Rivas of yesterday and today are like works of art, and the link between art and design was the starting point for our chat with Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, the founders of OID.

Riva craft are often regarded as works of art as well as design. What do you think is the link between art and design? Mauro Micheli: Art and design are linked by aesthetic research, but art is for the mind and design serves people. If you look, for example, at the wonderful stylistic elements of architecture from the 1940s and 50s, that’s design that can be assimilated into the field of art. In my work I draw inspiration mainly from some artists or forms of art, I follow what pleases me, I’m trained for art, it’s an attitude I’ve cultivated (he attended the Fine Arts Academy of Brera, Milan – ed). And I don’t follow products by other designers. Paradoxically I’m less interested in design that art. I do design, it’s true, but in different forms. 180 years of Riva and almost 30 years of OID with Riva. What have you absorbed from the brand and what have you brought to it? M.M.: We’ve absorbed a great deal from Riva, I’ve experienced four periods of Riva. I joined in 1984, before founding Officina Italiana Design with Sergio. Gino Gervasoni was at the helm – he’s someone who’s not spoken about much but he has made important contributions to the Riva legend. This was followed by a “dark” period that lasted until the yard joined Ferretti Group. Alberto Galassi made a crucial mark on the brand, and we played an important role, too. Everyone recognises the stylistic elements we introduced and that define today’s Rivas. We did it gradually, with light touches and always including references to the lines of the past. We tried to maintain continuity while making some kind of break.

How would you describe your stylistic hallmarks? Sergio Beretta: Lines that seek to endure. Take the Aquariva for example, it’s been in production for twenty years and has never been changed, just in small details. Aquarama is a star, but we really love Aquariva. Does working with a brand like Riva impose limitations? S.B.: It’s important to metabolise the brand you’re working with, otherwise you become blocked. Now many years have gone by and the Riva lines are in some way our lines, we no longer work to interpret the brand, we seek to carry it forward as an embodiment of what we’ve always believed in. What are the key, essential elements on the Riva craft you’ve designed? M. M.: Clean lines, an equilibrium between interiors and exteriors. One should never spoil the other. Equilibrium is indispensable, you can’t build a yacht that has oceans of space but is deeply unattractive. Someone buying a Riva must also acquire a totally beautiful object. That’s a given. How do you see Riva’s future? S. B.: Riva has experienced incredible development, it’s what was wanted, and it still has enormous potential. If you ask me, we’re just at the beginning! Top, a sketch of the Aquariva, whose sinuous lines recall those of a shark. Below, the Argo 90’, displaying Mauro Micheli’s artistic prowess

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THE SWIMMING POOL SPECIALISTS

In the space of just a few years this Italian company has become the go-to company in the world of bespoke and personalised swimming pools. Its founder, Fabio Signorelli, talks about his vision, the company’s latest projects and what being a pool consultant means by Marta Bernasconi

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Lines that seek to highlight the relationship between the pool and the natural environment combined with design emphasising the highest standards of comfort, wellness and relaxation. The vision driving Edilfare Piscine now takes in outdoor furnishings with a line created in partnership with the Bi.Ci company, which designs interior and outdoor spaces as well as yacht furnishings

pecialising in using water to create architecture, Edilfare

focus on materials with a minimal aesthetic – wood and stone,

Piscine has also made a name for itself in this rather special

for example, which offer the advantage of looking new even after

sector with its characteristic style, emphasising timeless,

years of use. We also use PMMA, which enables us to create glass-

linear shapes where the water is left free to flow, spill over and

effect walls with a strong aesthetic impact”.

create marvellous scenarios that blend into the architecture and its

As well as design and construction, Edilfare Piscine also provides

natural setting.

other exclusive services to enhance its offer and meet all client

This approach guides Edilfare Piscine’s founder and owner, Fabio

needs. “Anyone coming to us knows they can trust us through

Signorelli, who talks about strengths of a company founded

every stage, from design to consultancy to maintenance. For

twenty-five years ago. “The study of shapes is closely linked to

clients who decide to build a pool, the ability to go through a

the location, and its purpose is to highlight the dynamic nature of

single, skilled intermediary who can support them from unrolling

water, so our pools are characterised by blurred, indistinct edges

the first sketches to the completed build is a fantastic added value.

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as a one-stop service in the world of private, personalised swimming pools”. Demand for swimming pools is growing steadily in Italy and Fabio Signorelli has adapted his company’s structure, developing features that give it an exclusive appeal. “My professional identity is that of pool consultant, a highlyspecialised individual who can solve all the design and construction issues involved in building a pool. One of the exclusive services we offer is feng-shui consultancy, an Oriental discipline that aims to maximise well-being through the layout of the construction”. To complete the offer, from September, Edilfare Piscine’s showroom will feature an area dedicated to outdoor furnishings and accessories, enabling them to define the image and mood of relaxation and well-being zones. Fabio Signorelli reveals an important new development marking the company’s entry into the yachtbuilding world. “We’ve built a custom pool in glass and steel for a private model by Tankoa Yachts. Now another client has commissioned us for a 60-metre yacht. We’ve begun the design and delivery will take place before the end of the year”. Signorelli doesn’t conceal his satisfaction that the business is thriving in a field that in the beginning was only a daring throw of the dice – building high-end custom and bespoke swimming pools.

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Fabio Signorelli has a clear vision: “The swimming pools we offer must be beautiful, modern and extremely practical”. The client’s wishes and requirements play a crucial role, and the Pool Consultant is there to support them throughout the entire process, from initial sketches to completed build

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Flowers, Light, Dreams Luisa Beccaria, a refined fashion designer, has extended her creative energies to embrace a complete lifestyle offer, including the tabletop, featuring a delicate natural world by Marta Bernasconi, ph. Courtesy by Luisa Beccaria

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ilanese designer Luisa Beccaria has expressed her

artistic talent through domestic interiors. According to Luisa

concept of beauty since the very beginning of her

Beccaria, the home is a source of inspiration and ideas,

career, when she presented her first collections in

and these, interpreted through Italian artisanal excellence,

art galleries and magnificent gardens in the centre of Milan.

translate into style objects for interior design, spaces and

In the early 1990s her garments appeared on the runways of

gardens. The contemporary elegance of her work also graces

Paris and Rome, where many celebrities fell in love with her

dinner tables – during the recent Milan Design Week she

style, an appealing melange of prints, colours and fabrics

presented her Dreamy Garden line with a display in the

clothing an ethereal, romantic woman resembling a beautiful

interior patio at the monobrand showroom in the Brera

painting, even when surrounded by the brutalist concrete of

district. The mood it created was a wonderful expression

an urban landscape.

of the collection’s style, evoking a dreamlike natural setting

After making a name for herself with her poetic, hyper-

with a secret garden and a table at its centre, all rendered

feminine dresses, the designer has gradually extended her

in restrained colours, always a feature of the designer’s

concept of beauty to take in homeware, expressing her

distinctive colour palette.

Transforming everyday living into a pleasant experience, surrounded by beautiful things. A little work of art, in fact. The table by Luisa Beccaria, combining imagination and reality, forms part of this project

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[ MISE EN PLACE ] The porcelain plates, decorated with the Luisa Beccaria brand’s iconic prints, are complemented by the lovely transparent colours of crystal glasses, flutes, goblets and liqueur glasses, all handmade by expert Tuscan artisans. The botanical inspiration now brings the shapes and colours of an idyllic garden into the interior, with wallpapers, also in a textile version, adorned with cornflowers, delicate buds and wildflowers over which butterflies flutter. These co-ordinate with the Sicilianmade ceramic tiles the brand has already launched. In the dining room, too, light bathes fields of spring flowers depicted on porcelain and fabrics, stimulating the dialogue between nature and the home.

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Over the past few years the famous fashion brand has widened its style concept to include other settings, including the home. The brand emphasises traditional artisanal production methods, as well as carefully-selected materials

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Born to sail, this 24-metre yacht seduces with its clean, seductive lines, sober elegance and power. The third unit of the Advanced 80 line is the result of a collaboration between Advanced Yachts, Reichel/Pugh and Nauta Design by Paola Bertelli- ph. Carlo Borlenghi

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ailing round the world – this is the objective the owner

the forward flush deck free and unencumbered. The wide cockpit

had in mind when commissioning Mindfulness, the

coamings, a hallmark of Advanced design, blend perfectly into the

third unit of the Advanced 80 line, created by the

coach house and cockpit they shelter.

yard to offer a blue water cruiser, a yacht suitable

The deck shows how a sophisticated, modern design can combine

for extended. Mindfulness is a blue water cruiser

with the requirements of a yacht with outstanding maritime

developed strictly in line with the Advanced philosophy, which

characteristics. Take, for example, the oversized fittings, numerous

combines a refined style, comfort, safety and performance. This

handrails, the retractable spray hood protecting the cockpit when

philosophy has enabled Advanced Yachts to establish a presence

necessary, the wide lateral walkways, long, deep sofas, generous

in the market within a very short time – it is, in fact, a young yard

sunpads and rigging concentrated in the working area so as not to

building just a few semi-custom yachts a year, exclusive items

interfere with the comfort of guests.

tailored for the individual owner’s requirements for sailing and

Inside the yacht, the solution of the semi-raised saloon creates a

life at sea.

very bright space with a spectacular view of the sea and the yacht’s

As Antonella Di Leo, co-founder of Advanced Yachts, says, “We

surroundings, another valuable safety factor. The yacht offers a series

were founded in 2010, and have experienced some very tough years,

of layouts, all entirely personalisable. On Mindfulness the main

but with our first model, the Advanced 66, we can offer something

finishes, which reflect the extreme uniformity that characterises all

innovative, something that didn’t exist before, and it’s been

the interiors, are brushed, bleached or dark oak, light leather and

successful”. Mindfulness is the result of a collaboration between

white lacquered surfaces. As for the layout, the owner requested an

Advanced, the Reichel/Pugh naval studio, famous for the exceptional

open-space day area where the saloon, with dining and conversation

performance of its craft when cruising or racing, Gurit, leader in

area, dialogues with the kitchen. The guest sleeping accommodation

structural calculations and Nauta Design, an internationally-known

aft makes use of the wide beam and exceptionally large, high spaces

Milanese company, which developed the deck and interior design.

provided by the hull, with two double cabins and then the owner’s

Mindfulness is a latest-generation yacht with limited displacement.

suite, which features a long, deep desk facing a spectacular hull

The hull is in composite with epoxy resin and the deck is carbon

window.

fibre, as are the mast, boom and rigging. The sleek, contemporary

Forward, the two crew cabins with bunk beds and en-suite bathroom

hull lines enclose generous interior and deck spaces.

are designed and finished in such a way that they can also be used

With a delicate, refined equilibrium of shapes the semi-raised coach

as extra guest cabins.

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The hull lines are clean and well-balanced. The semi-raised deck house, in true Advanced style, integrates smoothly with the overall profile. Opening, the cockpit has three guest areas, a dining area with large sofas and table, a relaxation area near the helm area and a sun deck at the stern

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Interior and Deck Design, Massimo Gino, Co-founder Nauta Design

indfulness is a sober, restrained yacht with timeless elegance. All the project’s elements are balanced and contribute to a beauty that will endure. It’s a generous vessel that offers spaces and layouts that are difficult to find on an 80-metre build, and its interiors are light and airy, with views to the exterior on two levels, through the deck house and hull windows. We chose the colours together with Advanced, where light oak is interrupted by dark oak accents to define the different zones more clearly. We’re proud of the overall harmony – the A80 is a sleek, sporty, well-balanced yacht despite the large interiors. Development of the deck design began, as always, with the first stage – the architecture – which involved the position and size of the various functions. Around this we created the main deck styling, inspired by the A66, with the same deck house elements, glass details and coaming. The interiors of the A80 were developed together with the deck layout. As we were familiar with every available millimetre we were able to develop several layouts, all practical and seaworthy, designed in line with our design principles concerning contact with the sea and the exterior and making full use of spaces. An important element in the design of the interior spaces is the modularity that enables Advanced to offer a range of layouts without compromising the structural and systems concepts that create the platform at the basis of the project. For artificial light we’ve used concealed spotlights that don’t dazzle, they diffuse the light almost magically, as if they didn’t exist. They have special lenses and anti-glare systems that create a warm, indirect light that reflects off the panels and provides a stronger sensation of depth and comfort.

The extensive deck house and hull windows eradicate the barriers between interior and exterior. The light colour of the brushed oak renders the spaces fresh and bright. The guest sleeping area is located aft, with a full-beam owner’s suite (right, bottom). Above, here and on opposite page, the saloon with dining and conversation areas

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hen Advanced Yachts settled on the concept of a blue water performance cruiser that could eat up the ocean miles at pace as well as in comfort, safety, and style, it turned to the formidable ‘A Team’ behind its A66. John Reichel of Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design would take care of naval architecture. Interior and exterior styling fell to Mario Pedol and Massimo Gino of Nauta Yachts, and Gurit took charge of the structural engineering. The parameters drawn up by Nauta Yachts include the beam and draft, which then determine the displacement given the materials used to construct the A80. Around those parameters we developed the naval architecture, hull shape, appendages and sail plan to develop a clean, fast, sea-kindly design. The result is an easily driven hull shape with a 3.5m fin and bulb keel and a single composite rudder. We took care to avoid extremes with this design, to deliver a design with excellent seakeeping characteristics that would perform well over the full range of conditions any ocean-going boat could expect to experience. Many cruising designs feature twin aft rudders to fit more interior. On the moderate displacement 80’ hull design the single rudder does an excellent job of control and balance through the full range of wind angles and strength. The rudder shape and the fin profile are the result of state-of-the art in-house research to deliver high speed, and to give the helmsman total control of the yacht and easy Jim Pugh (left), president of Reichel/Pugh, the handling under sail in any weather conditions. Maximum beam comes all the way aft to studio that created the high-performance hull provide plenty of volume for interior layouts that can adapt to meet all the requirements of lines of Mindfulness with Marco Tursini, co-founder Advanced Yachts’ experienced and demanding customers. with Antonella Di Leo of Advanced Yachts

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The yacht can be handled by a reduced crew from the two cockpit helm stations. The owner intends to undertake some challenging voyages on board Mindfulness, and the deck and sail plan have been designed with this in mind

The Shipyard Antonella Di Leo, Co-founder Advanced Yachts

he Advanced 80s are inspired by our desire to create a range of blue water cruisers that are more up-to-date than those currently on the market. The Chinese owner of the first model gave the green light for the project - he fell in love with it immediately when he saw that it combines high performance with the extreme comfort of a villa on the sea. We used vacuum-infused epoxy resin composite for the hull, it’s the most advanced technology apart from carbon fibre. We decided against using carbon here because it makes the hull very rigid, so it would transmit sound and vibration when under way, compromising the sailing comfort we think is a must. The deck, though, is in carbon fibre, giving rigidity to the structure. This keeps down the superstructure weight and has no adverse effect on comfort. The glazed deck house means the yacht’s 80 metres are flooded with light, and the semi-raised saloon takes full advantage of the yacht’s beam and finally means we can say goodbye to the feeling of being closed in below deck. It also enables us to instal all the systems under saloon floor, concentrating weight low down and amidships. We pay almost obsessive attention to weight and distribution - we weigh every single component, we lighten the furnishings and take many more measures to lighten the yacht as much as possible. Mindfulness is the third unit, and like the others it was developed on the basis of how the owner will use the vessel and its navigation programmes. We’re totally flexible as regards the interior and surfaces. The greatest challenge presented by this project was to show that the Advanced 80s are true blue water cruisers as well as being as safe and reliable as all our other yachts.

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A MOTORYACHT WITH SAIL YACHT APPEAL

With exteriors and interiors by Nauta Design and naval architecture by Zuccheri Design the new Pardo GT52 is a crossover between the Walkaround and Endurance types, perfect for owners who are lovers of the sail yacht world and are seeking contact with nature, large volumes and high performance by Désirée Sormani - ph. Jerome Kelagopian

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With a length of 16.58 metres and an almost 5 metre beam, the new Pardo GT52 offers solutions like the forward flush deck and softened profile that reflect the influence of sail yacht design

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oarding a new yacht with the person who desired and created

very satisfied with this yacht”, he told us once we were under way, as he

it makes for a very special story. Not only does it explain

observed and assessed the on-board spaces. “I enjoy taking in the details

clearer how much work went into it, it also let you realise

and analysing them, it’s how we improve our products. I like how the line

how much love and passion is poured into a new model, reflected in

turns constantly, as if the details were traced by a free-flowing pencil”.

the kind of attention to detail that ensures everything is of the very

The exterior lines and interiors of the Pardo GT52 are by Nauta

highest standard – and will work better, too. The ONE Yacht & Design

Design, with Zuccheri Design handling the naval architecture. The

attended the special Pardo Yachts event at Saint Tropez and sailed on

yacht’s proportions and profile combine its maritime character with

the waters off La Citadelle with Gigi Servidati, Chairman of Cantiere

its aesthetics and an emphasis on safety. The clean design promises a

del Pardo, the umbrella firm the brand is part of. His words clearly

comfortable yet sporty ride. Solutions like the forward flush deck and

reveal his love for the new Pardo GT52, and watching him as we cut

the softened profile reflect the influence of sail yacht design, an area

through the waves at 30 knots, monitoring how his new creation rode

where the Cantiere del Pardo has extensive experience with its Grand

the waves, how it behaved during turns, appreciating – and criticising

Soleil range, also by Nauta design. “That’s also one of the reasons behind

– the myriad design details of the Pardo GT52 that embody its beauty

its success – it appeals to sail yacht aficionados, too”, says Servidati.

and function, there’s no doubt he is passionate about his new craft. “I’m

With a length of 16.58 metres and an almost 5 metre beam, this model is a crossover between the Walkaround and Endurance types, designed to attract owners seeking spacious volumes without comprising on performance. Spatial interconnection is one the design highlights – the interiors and exteriors are closely linked. The aft side windows lift upwards, the stern door opens fully and the roof can be opened in semiopen style. The cockpit is laid out with a dining area that transforms into an extended sun lounger zone. There are also two side seats facing aft, enabling passengers to enjoy the view when sailing at speed while remaining sheltered from wind and spray. Two fridges are handily located beneath the aft sun lounger, which transforms into a dinette. On the main deck, beyond the helm station, is a lounge flooded by natural light. Two layouts are available here, galley up or galley down, two solutions that radically alter the perception of space. “It’s exciting to imagine life on board the Pardo GT52”, says Massimo Gino of Nauta Design. “One solution offers a large kitchen close to guests in the cockpit

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and with a large relaxation area and TV on the lower deck, while the other

Below the two galley layout versions, Galley

features a professional-standard kitchen and generous dinette lounge on

Up and Galley Down. Galley down is the

the main deck”. Whichever solution is chosen, comfort and on-board life

choice of owners seeking a well-equipped

are maximised, but the most striking feature is how skilfully the spaces are

on-board kitchen, while the Galley Up

exploited, a design aspect clearly expressed, for example, in the owner’s

arrangement (American-style, photo below)

cabin forward, where the bed is set obliquely against the bulwark to make

enables a more relaxed use and opens

best use of available space. Guests are accommodated in a cabin with twin

out another lower deck space (below) for

beds, with a cabin aft, accessed from the living area, for crew.

a relaxation lounge or an extra cabin. The

Last but not least, the GT 52’s engine room is ready to receive the Volvo

interiors can, of course, personalised in

hybrid engine upgrade, a solution that will provide enhanced performance

the owner’s desired colours and finishes.

with the smallest possible impact on the marine environment. Fourteen

Fourteen units have been sold in just a few

units have been sold in just a few months, and production will be keeping

months, and production will be keeping the

the yard busy through to 2024. It’s already a success!

yard busy through to 2024

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THE ONE YACHT & DESIGN WAS THERE! A top-drawer première for the latest model from Pardo Yachts, with sea trials, on-board visits with the Cantiere del Pardo team and an evening at the exclusive Hotel de Paris

Top, the evening event with Gigi Servidati, President of the Cantiere del Pardo at the press table. Above, the jetty with the debut of the Pardo GT52 and the other models in the line. Left, the sea trials on the waters off La Citadelle

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he Cantiere del Pardo chose Saint-Tropez as the setting

exclusive Hotel de Paris.

for an exclusive event marking the international debut of

The event also offered an excellent opportunity to take a look

its new Pardo GT52 motor yacht. The Côte d’Azur is one of

at the location of the new VanDutch Center Saint-Tropez. This,

the Mediterranean’s most welcoming and exclusive locations, a

together with the VanDutch Center Lake Garda at Moniga del

perfect match for the Pardo Yachts philosophy of elegance and

Garda, is joined in the summer months by facilities in Miami

excellence. Three days entirely devoted to exploring the new

(USA) and the Balearic Islands (Spain). They are all private

yacht, involving journalists from international titles including

clubs where owners of VanDutch craft can enjoy exclusive

The ONE Yacht and Design, global dealers, partners like Volvo,

services and access dedicated assistance. We should point out

Garmin and Falconeri plus a select clientele.

that VanDutch was bought out by Cantiere del Pardo in 2020

A packed roster of events with sea trials for the media on the

and that VanDutch, Grand Soleil and Pardo define the excellence

stretch of water off the Cittadelle. The event was rounded off

provided by the Forlì-based brand, internationally known for

by an evening with welcoming drink and rooftop dinner at the

producing craft shaped by high-end design and manufacture.

An exciting window on the exclusive world of Megayachts, Design and Lifestyle

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Claude Monet’s masterpiece, which gave its name to the Impressionist movement, has inspired an exhibition dedicated to depictions of the star over the centuries by Micaela Zucconi

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Opening, Johann Melchior Dinglinger, “Sun jewellery”, 1709, body in engraved, gilded, pierced and stamped copper, inlaid with crystal gemstones. Rüstkammer, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen, Dresden. To side, Claude Monet, “Impression, soleil levant”, 1872, Paris, Musée Marmottan Monet. Bottom, left, Joachim von Sandrart , “Allegory of Day”, 1643, Schleissheim, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, Staatsgalerie im Neuen. Right, Carlo Saraceni, “The Flight of Icarus”, oil on copper. Naples, Museonazionale di Capodimonte

t’s been 150 years since Claude Monet (Paris 1840 - Giverny 1926) painted Impression, soleil levant (Impression, Sunrise) on 13 November 1872. His subject was a dawn scene, rendered hazy by mist, in the

port of Le Havre, Normandy, the city where he spent his childhood and youth, and the place where he began to paint. The work was displayed for the first time in Paris in 1874, in the rooms set aside for the famous

photographer Nadar, together with works by other artists who shared Von Sandrart: © Schleissheim, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, Staatsgalerie im Neuen

Monet’s innovative approach, far removed from the formalism espoused by the Academy. Thirty painters in all, including Edgar Degas, Paul Cézanne, Eugène Boudin, Camille Pissarro, Berthe Morisot, Pierre-August Renoir and Alfred Sisley. It wasn’t a success. Monet’s work attracted particularly

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Above, left, Paul Signac, “Le port au soleil couchant”, Opus 236 (Saint-Tropez), 1982. Oil on canvas, Postdam, Museen der Hasso Plattner Foundation GmbH. Right, André Derain, “Big Ben”, 1906. Oil on canvas, Troyes, Musée d’art modern de Troyes, collections nationales Pierre et Denise Levy

fierce censure from critic Louis Leroy, who made a mocking play

revolved around him, founded the Observatoire Astronomique

on the painting’s title. Undaunted, Monet and his friends’ response

de Paris. Nature caressed by the light of dawn and sunset owed

to Leroy was to adopt his sneering description, calling themselves

much to the heliocentric theory proposed by the mathematician and

the Impressionists. The Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, where

astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in the early 16th century. His ideas

the work is kept, is celebrating the anniversary of the centrepiece

only gained widespread acceptance as much as two centuries later.

of its collection with an original exhibition entitled Facing the Sun.

Works in the exhibition such as those by Peter-Paul Rubens (1577-

The Celestial Body in the Arts (open until 29 January 2023. www.

1640) and Claude Gellée (1600-1682) also played an important role,

marmottan.fr). The show presents over 100 works from various

as did the landscapes of William Turner, Caspar David Friedrich,

periods and provenances with drawings, paintings, photos and

Gustave Courbet and Eugène Boudin. Boudin was a friend of Monet

even scientific instruments from the Paris Observatory, tracing the

and master – if not the true originator – of the painting “en plein air”

story of the depiction and interpretation of the sun from ancient

practised by the Impressionists. The show guides visitors through

to modern times, hand in hand with the evolution of landscape

the successive developments - a reflection of astro-physical research

and atmospheric painting. This begins with the depiction of the

during the period 1880-1914, when the sun became a subject in

sun and its perception as a divine being in Egypt of the Pharaohs,

itself, interpreted according to distinct visions of the different

ancient Greece and Rome, continuing with interpretations seen

artistic movements, the naturalism of Nordic painters like Laurits

through the lens of mediaeval theology and Renaissance ideas,

Tuxen and Anna Ancher, the symbolism of Felix Vallotton and

as well as such 17th century works as the Downfall of Icarus by

the expressionism of Otto Dix and Edvard Munch. After 1920 the

Italian Carlo Saraceni (Capodimonte Museum, Naples). Such

greatest influence was Einstein’s revolutionary theory of relativity,

mythological themes were also favourites of monarchs like Louis

which posited a constantly-expanding universe, ideas reflected in

XIV, who displayed in his apartments the painting Le lever du Soleil

artistic works. Then we come to Mirò’s poetic constellations or

by Charles de La Fosse (Musée des Beaux-arts, Rouen). In 1667

Calder’s mobiles, closing the circle with Impression soleil levant by

the French sovereign, known as the Sun King because everything

Gérard Fromanger, from 2019.

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Above, Edward Munch, “The Sun”, 1910-1013. Oil on canvas. Oslo, Munchmuseet. Below, left, Gérard Fromanger, “Le soleil inonde ma toile”, “Le tableau en question” series, 1966, glycero, acrylic on cut wood. Collection Fanny Deleuze.Richard Pousette-Dart, Golden Center, 1964. Oil on canvas, Munich, private collection

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PRESENT AND FUTURE CONNECTED BY PASSION

A new exhibition space embracing the Baglietto yard’s inimitable history and heritage is due to open in 2023. The result of an international competition for young architects, the winning design much more than just an ordinary museum by Désirée Sormani These images, the winning design for the new Baglietto micro museum in La Spezia. The work of Boris Hilderal, it met all of the yard’s main criteria. Aside from being feasible to build, it had to tell the story of Baglietto’s past and present as well as looking to the future using multimedia and modern technologies. It even lights up completely at night!

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lmost 170 years of history constitutes a very serious heritage

much like Baglietto’s own vision. “That’s why we had a competition

indeed.The kind that deserves to be lovingly nurtured

and involved the most brilliant international architects: we wanted to

and protected.

All the more so given that it involves

create a micro museum that would represent the story of one of the

photographers, designers, patents and models of all shapes and sizes.

great Italian icons on the international nautical scene. We wanted to

World-renowned for the stunning design and innovation of both its

start with reusing materials and so we thought that turning containers

military and luxury leisure craft, the Baglietto yard will soon see its

into exhibition spaces would reflect our beliefs. That also worked

heritage celebrated in an original museum. “Lately we began putting

with the need for the space to be moveable and easy to assemble and

all of our documents in order, digitalising as much as possible, and

take apart again. The CEO loved the basic idea and so we started from

gradually our whole heritage emerged,” explains director of marketing

there”. The competition was run by Young Architects Competitions in

and communications Raffaella Daino. “So we just spontaneously

collaboration with the University of Genoa. The long list of designs that

decided to create a museum”.

poured in was scrutinised by a very reputable international jury (among

But this could be no ordinary museum. It had to be usable,

which Lars Almgren (Dorte Mandrup), Melodie Leung (Zaha Hadid

technologically advanced and based on a sustainable concept: very

Architects), James Whitaker (Whitaker studio), Ryohei Koike (BIG),

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These images, Boris Hilderal’s design featuring four 12-metre long containers which mean it is a moveable museum that can be transported around the world even though it will be installed in La Spezia. Opposite, Raffaella Daino, Head of Communication Baglietto, and the French architect. The project will target young people in particular

Francesco Paszkowski (Francesco Paszkowski Design. Young architects

consciousness and understanding are at the heart of our approach”. The

from all over the world took part and there were three winners, two gold

whole initiative held enormous cultural and social value for the yard,

mentions and 10 mentions. “It was an instant success with 100 projects

of course. “We are very proud of it,” underscores CEO Diego Michele

submitted, so making a selection was tough,” says Daino. However, the

Deprati. “Our yard’s hundred-year-plus history is not just our heritage

design submitted by Boris Hilderal, founder and creative driving force

but also belongs to the entire country. So we wanted to draw in more

of the French Zecler studio, stood out because it most closely mirrored

than the people that already know us and are interested in us. Even more

the yard’s selection criteria. “Aside from being feasible to build, the

importantly, we wanted to connect with the young people to whom we

project had to describe the past, present and also the future. It had to be

dedicated the competition. In an ideal world, past, present and future go

multimedia and involving, use modern technologies with interactive and

hand in hand and are connected by the same spirit of passion, innovation

youth-oriented entertainment”. And the Hilderal design does all of that

and looking to the future”. Work has already begun with the aim of

and more: it is visually striking, experimental and immersive, drawing

being completed for 2023. “We are collecting the material we need. The

in all the senses. “Beyond the technical process, the project was driven

project has to be engineered. But we already have the containers: so the

by naval architecture,” commented Hilderal. “Emotion and curiosity,

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Flat

but

Sparkling!

Richard Mille sets a new record for ultra-flat mechanical watches with a model developed in collaboration with the Centro Stile Ferrari. slimmer than a ten euro cent coin by Diego Tamone

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Richard Mille’s RM UP-01 is a timepiece with cutting edge form and functions. From top, the hour and minute dial, the winding and time-

magination knows no limits, but though creativity often feels free to explore unknown territory, it doesn’t mean that in the end everything is possible and feasible. Even in the niche reserved for the most ingenious, enterprising

watchmaking where, thanks to the presence of advanced R&D units, we have become used to allowing ourselves the luxury of doing what we feel like. The

setting “crown”, the ultra-flat

inevitable limits are set by the laws of physics and mechanics, which in a delicate

profile, the laser-etched

mechanical timepiece inevitably always have the last word. Or almost, because if

prancing horse logo and the

logic - and perhaps simple common sense – were the only considerations, watches

balance wheel assembly

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[ The WATCH ] With a strikingly essential layout, this model uses unprecedented technical solutions to limit its total thickness to just 1.75 mm, placing it officially in the world record category for mechanical watches. The tonneau-shaped case measures 51 x 39 mm

of ultra-flat watches and producing it in a run of 150 examples with a futuristic construction boasting a total thickness – case plus movement – of only 1.75 mm. To give an idea, that’s slimmer than a ten euro cent coin (1.93 mm) or as thin as a compact disc. Until recently this would be simply inconceivable, but it’s now been achieved by sharing technical and materials know-how with Ferrari. This collaboration has resulted in a manually-wound mechanical movement spread out over a horizontal surface to an unbelievable thickness of only 1.18 mm. This feat is rendered even more amazing by the fact that the model’s grade 5 titanium case enables it to resist shocks and acceleration of more than 5,000 g.

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PASSION

FOR

EXCELLENCE

Founded in 1860, by artisan watchmaker Louis-Ulysse Chopard, the luxury Swiss maison Chopard has built its reputation as the ‘red carpet jeweller’, dressing the world’s biggest stars in its dazzling creations for the iconic annual walk down La Croisette by Gianfilippo Versari

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aving started life as a watch-maker, Chopard relocated to Geneva in 1937 but was handed over to Karl Scheufele III in 1963. It remains

in the hands of his children, Caroline and KarlFriedrich, who are Chopard’s current co-presidents. Between them, the siblings have evolved the maison into a luxury brand renowned for creativity, extraordinary craftsmanship, opulent gems and exquisite collections spanning dazzling high jewellery and exceptional watches. Chopard is now synonymous with red carpet jewels, unique sports watches, iconic moving diamonds and meaningful heart motifs. When the company celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2010, it owned around 100 boutiques worldwide and boasted estimated sales of €550 million, almost half which came from its watches. The brand’s partners include the Mille Miglia car rally (1998) and The Historic Grand Prix of Monaco (as the event’s official time-keeper). In 1998, Chopard was selected as official partner of the legendary Cannes International Film Festival and Caroline Scheufele was asked to redesign the iconic Palme d’Or trophy. The resulting long-standing relationship proved the perfect mix of glamorous jewellery, film and celebrity, and eventually saw Chopard launch its now-annual Red Carpet Collection of dazzling one-of-a-kind-jewellery. Worn by the likes of Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett and Julia Roberts, these collections are an enduring and glorious kaleidoscope of creativity, colour and high carats showcased, of course, on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. ‘Chopard Loves Cinema’ was the theme chosen by the Maison to mark its participation in the 75th Cannes Film Festival in 2022, which was also its 25th year as official partner. Caroline Scheufele designed a masterful Red Carpet Collection of 75 Haute Joaillerie creations for this very special occasion: an epic saga inspired by cinema’s dazzling development from its

Ethics have always played an important

early black and white days to the glory of technicolour.

role in the brand’s philosophy. Since

Drawing on her own repertoire, Caroline created

1978, Chopard has had a closed-loop

magnificent models that brilliantly captured the

system that ensures up to 70% of its

watershed moment when contemporary cinema was

metal waste is recycled. It has also used

born and began to flourish. chopard.com

ethically-mined sustainable gold in its products since 2013

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THE NEW MILANESE BOUTIQUE: A HOME FROM HOME ON GLAMOROUS VIA MONTENAPOLEONE If the Devil wears Prada (quoting the title of the famous film), he most definitely shops on Via Montenapoleone. All designers yearn for a prized spot on “Via Montenapo” as it is affectionately known to the Milanese, but only the top luxury brands are fortunate enough to showcase their creations for the approval of the city’s shopaholics in its windows. The new Chopard boutique opens its doors at number 25 right in the heart of the famous Quadrilatero della Moda fashion district, just a stone’s throw from the Duomo. Gleaming with marble and hardwood, the 90 sqm store was inspired by the artistry of the great Milanese architects of the 1930s. It is a tribute to the city of fashion, a new jewel in the crown of Chopard boutiques that the Scheufele family designs as unique, welcoming and familiar: a home from home, in other words. Needless to say, iconic Via Montenapoleone, one of Milan’s four most expensive shopping streets, was the only possible address for the Scheufele family, for whom location is an absolute priority.

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RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON THE NEW RIVIERA

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Limassol Blu Marine is just 1500 metres from the Dubai Ports World Cruise Terminal, and just over four kilometres from a championship golf course

by Roxanne Hughes

Limassol has quietly been making a name for itself as something of a new riviera in Europe. Offering prospective purchasers a spot in the sunshine, is the Limassol Blu Marine development by Leptos Estates

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Floor-to-ceilings windows frame views of the Mediterranean and exterior balconies extend the interior living space with alfresco style

he luxury development is one of several taking shape in the

Pantelis Leptos, Deputy President of Leptos Group, comments: “We

region. Set in the heart of Limassol’s seafront, the Limassol

are excited to be a part of this pivotal change in Limassol, contributing

Blu Marine site comprises three impressive towers, each

to the residential, business and leisure revival along the seafront.”

named after an ancient Greek God, and all with panoramic sea

Each apartment offers a carefully planned interior that maximises

views. The development offers scope for residential, business and

views over the Mediterranean, and an open-plan lifestyle has been

pleasure activities to take place side by side, and is expected to bring

curated with living spaces that extend out onto balconies.

significant contributions to the Cypriot economy.

Residents can take advantage of the podium platform, which will

The buildings’ architecture is by Benoy Architects – the team behind

host a 50-metre infinity pool, landscaped gardens, a gym, bistro, and

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Westfield London - and it’s hoped

24-hour concierge centre. A health and wellness facility with a sauna,

Limassol Blu Marine will become an internationally renowned address;

steam rooms and a 25-metre indoor pool, completes the picture.

a luxury destination for people to live, work, shop and dine. The

The cosmopolitan island offers 300 days of sunshine and a permanent

development is in the Aktaia Odos area, which is described by the

residency programme allows for extended stays in the EU for non-

Mayor of Limassol as a ‘city within a city’ – it’s part of a master

European passport holders. With a superyacht marina able to rival

regeneration plan and will benefit from a multimillion-euro investment

the best in Europe, historical sites and the backdrop of the Troodos

in infrastructure.

Mountains, this new Riviera has all the makings for success.

The development has already attracted interest from foreign investors

Prices for a one-bedroom apartment start at € 655,000, with three-

seeking high-end apartments, and Leptos aim to establish the area

bedroom residences from € 1,275,000.

as a prime location for both Cypriot and foreign companies in the

Contact Leptos Estates with all enquiries.

fields of innovation, technology, and finance.

leptosestates.com

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The restaurant facilities, retail units and landscaped gardens will help make the development an international centre of luxury

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