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t’s spring-time once again and that can only mean one thing: Milan’s legendary Salone del Mobile. A pivotal moment on the calendar, the

show provides an opportunity to analyse all the new arrivals on the international furnishing and design market. Here at THE ONE Yacht

& Design, we feel the design sector plays a fundamentally important role on the nautical market, particularly the gigayacht sector. So we always try to showcase – in words and pictures - the most significant design-related aspects relevant to our own industry. We have always felt too that emotions are the main driving force in choosing and designing megayachts, so it seems only natural to feature the furnishing and design worlds in our pages alongside the interiors of the yachts whose creation we celebrate.

In this Mahogany Issue, we bring you Seven, a spectacular Perini Navi 60m, featured on our cover, as her lucky owner chose to speak exclusively to THE ONE Yacht & Design about his new gem. We also explore Sunseeker’s new 40m Aqua Libra and the Heesen Yachts 50m Home as well as the lovely 43m Mangusta Oceanco Unasola from Overmarine.

So, in the run-up to the summer and the boat shows that follow it, I wish you happy reading.

Matteo Galbiati CEO Platinum Media Lab

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MAHOGANY ISSUE n° 14 - 2018

Cover 60m Seven

by Perini Navi

COLUMNS 5

Editorial

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Against the Wind

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Five Questions to... Emilia Lipari & Anthony Galea

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Design District: Matteo Galimberti, Flexform

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Work in Progress

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Exclusive Yacht Décor

152 Tender

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154 Toys 156 The Watch 160 Jewels

THE YACHTING WORLD 38 Cover Story: 60m Perini Navi Seven

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Fly: Up There, to see the Globe

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The Car: Techno-Deco

68 Creative Minds: Mulder Design 72

Creative Minds: Design Studio Spadolini

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Megayacht: 43m Overmarine Unasola

88 Art on Board: Creativity and Compromise 92

Mise en Place: The Fantastic World of Fornasetti

96 Gourmand: Rasmus Kofoed 100 Megayacht: 40m Sunseeker

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Aqua Libra

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112 Trend Setters: Exclusiva Design

Ethical Luxury

118 Megayacht: 50m Heesen Yachts Home 130 Bespoke: Vertical Sensations 134 Technology: New Frontiers 138 Chase Boat: Riva 100' Corsaro 144 Must Have: Elegance is in the Air 148 Young Talents: A seafaring Comet 162 Hotel Design: Room with a View 166 Real Estate: A Regal Residence

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[ AGAINST THE WIND ]

TIME SHARE CHALLENGING PREJUDICES

by Andrea Pezzini, CEO & Co-Founder Floating Life

I’ve been managing a medium-large (42m) multi-

ownership property in the nautical sector. The financial results have been excellent, but many people still avoid talking about it, or when they do talk it’s always to express negative opinions. It’s all down to the difficulty in understanding and managing a complex activity that demands a hefty initial investment – although this is recouped in its entirety – and in understanding what clients purchasing this service really want.

But what’s the point of such prejudices? Let’s demolish them now.

Brokers find it hard to understand that this kind of business doesn’t have a negative impact on sales (every share has its value and has to be sold) or charter (the time the client isn’t using the yacht is put up for charter).

Jealousy among companies then slows the distribution of a project that, if distributed more widely among the public

could, and I use the conditional for form’s sake only, attract new clients. They may not wish to risk large sums but they are curious to dip a toe into the waters and sample life “as an owner”. The reliability of the service and the size of the yacht available for a small investment could also attract those clients who in times of crisis, now looking better in an international context, had deserted the market.

For some time I’ve been hoping that other companies like mine could open up to this service. I’d be very happy to meet other professionals in order to draw up some reasonable, uniform market rules. Very often, though, I find myself at conferences coming up against this internecine jealousy, which among other things has no basis in economic reality. I often have to present numbers and real-life examples, experienced and implemented with great satisfaction.

I hope I’m not shouting into the wind, but that my words will be taken as an opportunity to get together wherever people want to discuss the future of the nautical world

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How did your partnership with the shipping company MCCNS Ltd in Malta come about?

Emilia Lipari: We began collaborating with MCCNS Ltd to optimise the contractual management of the boats owned by some of their Italian clients. We found that we and the MCCNS management really understood each other so creating the present mixed Italian and Maltese team seemed the natural next step.

What type of support do you offer owners?

Anthony Galea: Our team can deal with a whole variety of owner requirements. We can work with the client from the evaluation stage of the project onwards regardless of whether it is a new or pre-owned yacht.

Mrs. Emilia Lipari’s law practice works with the client on the contractual side of either the sale or purchase and on sourcing the best financing options, be they leasing, a naval mortgage or just a bank loan.

Together we can offer our clients skilled guidance to ensure they structure their project in the most efficient way possible. And all in compliance with EU regulations, by selecting the most suitable flag to maximise their asset in terms of enjoyability and profitability. Also, because of our association with technical yacht management company, BR1 Ltd, we can provide clients with better operational support for their yachts.

What is your most popular service and why?

A.G.:Today, most clients are investing in boats that will be used commercially and depend on our team for support in evaluating the best flag option for business purposes with particular focus on evaluating tax implications and sourcing the best financing tools to implement their plans.

What nationality are the owners that contact you? And how large are their yachts?

E.L.: Most of our clients are European. The boats we managed range between 18 and 40 metres in length.

Has Brexit had any impact on the legal management of yachts?

Not yet. The Uk companies and flag remain a strong option and legally sound but we will have to wait and see what kind of agreements the UK and EU arrive at. Obviously, at this very uncertain stage, we can’t give any reassurances when it comes to setting up British companies or adopting flags that are currently EU, such as the Isle of Man or even the British one. That said, Brexit has certainly helped the Maltese flag become the most popular for commercial craft in the EU.

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[ DESIGN DISTRICT ]

MATTEO GALIMBERTI SALES DIRECTOR ITALY & FLEXFORM BOARD MEMBER

by Marta Bernasconi

What is your product offer and how would you define the

What trends are shaping today’s interior design?

“Flexform style”?

Flexform doesn’t follow trends, they don’t influence our way of seeing things. Many prefer calm, measured, peaceful interiors that create the ideal setting for our products and help create spaces that generate wellbeing and promote a desire to be “home at last”, in the words of our communications claim.

What new items will be presented this year?

There’s the Salone del Mobile, the most important international design fair. It’s now reached its 57th edition and Flexform has attended without interruption every year since 1961. Our stand is always packed with buyers, architects, interior designers, journalists and fans of the brand, all seeking to discover new products, fabrics and finishings. This year, too, the collection will feature new models designed by architect Antonio Citterio, among others.

Flexform and yachts. What are your main collaborations and what are you working on at the moment?

The Flexform style is perfect for the “cosy”, “homely” interiors on board many new-generation luxury yachts. We have a privileged relationship with Sanlorenzo, and we’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with them for a number of yachts, some designed

by Antonio Citterio. Other important collaborations include those with the Azimut Benetti and Ferretti yards.

The company’s core business is producing padded sofas for t he living area but the offer also includes products for the dining area and bedroom. The values that underpin our corporate project are authentic Made in Italy skills and materials, timeless elegance, design coherence, unequalled comfort and long-lasting performance.

The Flexform style doesn’t follow fashions or trends. Our stylistic coherence aims to generate enduring appreciation. The products designed by architect Antonio Citterio during his forty-year collaboration display a discreet, reassuring elegance with essential lines, defining a product inspired by deep reflection and harmonious proportions.

What does quality mean for Flexform?

Flexform means quality as an intrinsic value, giving worth and dignity to an object created to last and enhance quality of life. Flexform products are entirely Made in Italy – Made in Meda, in fact, the heart of the Brianza region where the company is based. They are shaped by a workforce trained in the region, people with the “wisdom of the hands” that gives our products strength and character. Fabrics, leathers, wood, metal and upholstery materials are selected with the greatest care.

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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

BAGLIETTO_48-METRE

by Mary Hegarty and Désirée Sormani

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onstruction of Baglietto’s hull #10228, the 48m sister ship of the brand-new MY Andiamo, is well advanced with interiors outfitting and systems almost completed. Both exterior and interiors are by the Baglietto Style Centre with a massive 350 sqm of luxuriously appointed interior areas in addition to signature Baglietto volumes and superior comfort. The exteriors are generous too with the sun deck alone delivering 140 sqm of al fresco communal space complete with pool, dining and sunning areas. A second al fresco dining area is aft on the upper deck. Even the beach club is huge. Elegantly classic interiors span four guest cabins on the lower deck in addition to the master suite on the main. Twin Cats will deliver 16 knots at full throttle. The steel and aluminium lovely is now for sale and has a delivery date in summer 2018.

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BENETTI_63M FB276

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ack in September, a delighted Benetti announced the

terrace complete with touch-and-go helipad. A sun roof

sale of a custom 63m FB276 to an owner from Germany,

even blocks the view to this completely private area from

a strategic market for the yard. The clean, flowing lines

the wheelhouse.

and exteriors are a co-project between Benetti and Giorgio

In the rest of the interior, Bannenberg & Rowell have

M. Cassetta Design. Bannenberg & Rowell’s interiors have

played with asymmetrical layouts - the beach club is about

beautifully optimised volumes too. The standout feature is

30 degrees off-centre to open up new sea views as are the

the 162 sqm owner’s apartment on the upper deck which

main and upper deck saloons, playing with conventional

includes a cabin glazed on three sides and a separate living

expectations.

area connected to a forward cockpit and a 55 sqm forward

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TEAM FOR DESIGN – ENRICO GOBBI_ISA 67 GT

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he ISA 67 GT is, as its name suggests, auto-inspired

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rearward

raked superstructure designed to mimic the long bonnet of a sports coupe. It also ushers in a new era for the famous GT sport line penned by Enrico Gobbi in a superb melding of performance, luxury, sportiness and dynamism. Gobbi has reworked the ISA trademarks to brilliant effect, the large arch linking the aft cockpit and superstructure being a case in point. Also appearing are Gobbi’s own signature continuous windows but despite the sleek exterior, this yacht still accommodates 10 guests in four cabins and a VIP in addition to the full-beam master with enclosed balcony.

The fly deck too is impressive, enclosed between two large transparent glass structures to offer wonderfully sheltered sun bathing and great views in one. The interiors feature wengé, ivory maple and hand-stitched leather for a nice mix of the natural and the rich.

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OCEANCO_TUHURA

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uhura was designed for a pioneering kind of owner. Premiered at the

Dubai International Boat Show, Oceanco latest’s offering is a joint effort between the yard, Lobanov Design studio, BMT Nigel Gee and interior designer Achille Salvagni.

The 115-metre’s exterior styling is a revisitation of the forms of an early canoetype craft and was designed to evoke a sense of exploration and discovery. The ‘Tuhura’ name, in fact, comes from the Maori verb meaning to unearth, explore and investigate. Inside, East Asia and the Pacific islands provided the inspiration for what Achille Salvagni refers to as a “brushed teak habitat” (floors, walls, ceilings) including thin reveals in gunmetal and natural bronze with tatami floors. A sense of peace reigns.

Lobanov’s masterful exterior design can fit any size from 80-120 metres and her naturally efficient, seaworthy hull packs a hybrid Azipod® CRP (contra-rotating) propulsion system from ABB.

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COLUMBUS YACHTS_TOMAHAWK

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he 52M Columbus Tomahawk is a 499 GT explorer with a research vessel-inspired hull. Marco Casali based the

Tomahawk concept on Palumbo’s shipbuilding experience and heritage. It is a full-custom, all-Italian design on a peerless technical platform that offers effortless seakeeping worldwide (the series will ultimately span 40 to 100m versions). The Tomahawk moniker references the 52m’s unique axe bow. The clean-cut design of this explorer vessel is also reflected in extraordinary guest space, quality finishes and superb comfort. Volumes are extra-large throughout.

The 75 sqm owner’s suite forward overlooks a secluded 21 sqm private terrace complete with Jacuzzi and sunning platform. The vessel also has the largest ever beach area (200 sqm spread over three levels) and it opens onto the sea.

It can fit up to two 12m tenders and four jet skis while the lower garage can stow a submarine or several motorcycles in addition to inflatables or other toys. The bow garage provides extra tender and sea toy space too. When empty the whole area reveals a full-size swimming pool (6 x2.5 m) in a space three quarters the size of a basketball court. There is a unique dining area with an American bar and a cinema/ karaoke space on the foredeck too.

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BARRACUDA YACHT DESIGN_ATLANTIS XCAPE 76

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arracuda Yacht Design created the all-aluminium Atlantis

like feel with tall, panoramic windows in both superstructure and

Xcape 76 for a Spanish former fishing fleet owner who knows

hull. Barracuda have provided lots of home comforts and made the

a thing or two about boats. The build of the unfussy yet indisputably

yacht easy to move around too. The hull is well insulated against

handsome 23-metre family cruiser will be completed at the Atollvic

noise and vibration, while the main saloon, dining area and galley

Shipyard in Vigo, NW Spain, this summer. The owner is downsizing

are all refreshingly spacious. A supersize Seakeeper gyro stabiliser

from larger yachts and wants to do most of the steering himself aboard

holds the yacht steady both at anchor or at sea. Accommodation-

this 22-knot craft. After a lifetime of working with the sea, he is also

wise, there are three full size guest cabins with wide-entry showers

safety-conscious hence the ‘go-anywhere’ multi-chine hull has walk-

in both the VIP and Master but two single crew cabins also give the

around access and raised hand-rails. The interior has an apartment-

option of support for the owner. www.barracuda-yd.com

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SIRENA_SIRENA 85

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irena Yachts announced its entry to the superyacht

robust but nimble beauty with low resistance and excellent

market in style when it unveiled details of the new Sirena

fuel efficiency at all speeds. A choice of two interior layouts

85 at a special event at the 2018 Miami Yacht Show. The

is being offered: four or five cabin arrangements both with a

new flagship is already in build and has naval architecture

full-beam master suite on the main with terrace and private

and exteriors by the great German Frers with Cor D. Rover

access to the dipping pool on the foredeck. Power comes

supplying the interior design. The yacht’s lines are an

from twin 1,400 hp MAN V12s which unleash a top speed

evolution of Sirena’s signature sleek styling. A sea-friendly

of 25 knots and an astonishing cruising range of 2,500

fibreglass hull and carbon superstructure will make it a

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Exclusive Classic, now iconic pieces, limited re-editions, new furnishings with a contemporary appeal. There’s no limit when it comes to fitting out your yacht. And as an extra touch, a few splashes of wood, the trend for this Mahogany issue of The One Yacht and Design

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by Marta Bernasconi

1. Belmont is a series of lamps with fabric shades and distinctive curved ends. Available in a variety

2. Luxury Living Outdoor presents the Catalina

of fabrics, complemented

line, whose mahogany structure is given further

by the warmth of wood. By

elegance by stainless steel joints. Available with

Pablo Designs

personalised embroidery on the back

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3. A demonstration of exceptional woodworking ability, the Gothik-A cabinet by Fratelli Boffi is inspired

by Gothic church architecture. Decorated wooden tracery embraces a glass case

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5. The low, horizontal Ladin cabinet is a visual play of wood and lacquered surfaces. The cabinet’s upper section conceals a compartment for bottles and glasses. By Former / Busnelli

4. The focus for this Kettel setting is the Mesh

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outdoor furniture collection designed by Patricia Urquiola. The distinctive feature is a mix of natural and industrial materials, with soft and hard surfaces and an interwoven structure that enables light and air to pass through

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also a sculpture with a shaped seat and pierced semicircular. Made by Gervasoni and designed

by Paola Navone, Carve 07 is made of hand-carved mahogany with ebony finish 2. Brandodesign caters for canine and feline relaxation with the Kalak bed. Shaped stainless steel frame with interwoven polyester cord

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3. The Pauline stool is available in both smoked and oiled oak versions combined with a minimal footrest and brown leather seat. Produced by the Danish company Brdr. KrĂźger 4. Marcel Wanders designed the Natuzzi Furrow Sofa, with deep surfaces and welcoming curves, upholstered in saddlestitched vintage leather

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8. The wooden doors of the Icaro cupboard are a work of art in themselves. The Liquid Gold decoration is created by a mother-of-pearl base overlaid with gold leaf. By Cantori

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6. The Bon Jour Versailles is by Philippe Starck for Flos, a polymethylacrylate interpretation of the classic crystal glass lines, worked according to the French tradition

7. An unusual look for the steam-bent solid beech and Vienna straw, the hallmarks of GebrĂźder Thonet Vienna. Here they appear in the Hideout Loveseat two-seater sofa, an invitation to privacy

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5. The decorations on the Raisins bed by Lalique Maison are dedicated to Bacchus - to wine, in fact, the plant world and pleasure. In a numbered large size edition, also available in black lacquer

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1. Eminent Brown is the texture for the surfaces of the large porcelain tiles for the floors of those seeking to recreate the look and feel of fossil wood. By Graniti Fiandre 2. A perfect leaf design is the spirit of the new Royal Botania chair. Folia is made of stainless steel, painted white, black or sand 3. The base is the strong element of the W table by Bross, an interwoven framework of tubular elements in a variety of woods, reminiscent of the game of Mikado. The top is available in several versions 3.

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A Perini Navi yacht is never just a boat: it’s a style.

The latest 60m to splash lives up to that promise.

Her elegant, timeless exteriors hide interiors meticulously researched and penned by Dante O. Benini & Partners Architects to create a sense of utter spaciousness 38

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even because seven is the number of my

The same applies to the dining table which seats six but

grandchildren,” owner Ennio Doris says

can extend to accommodate up to 14. The dining area can

revealing how he chose the name of his new

also be closed off and soundproofed when it is being used

Perini 60m. A passionate yachtsman and owner

for business meetings.

of another Perini, he adds: “We wanted a name

In terms of trims, maple and Canaletto walnut are widely

that expressed the strong bond with my family ... With this

used and alternate with leather, woven and plain, onyx

new yacht we can all sail together, a passion that unites us

and tinted mirrors. Designer brands such as Armani Casa,

and brings us together.” Seven is a superyacht designed

Ivano Redaelli, Giorgetti and Rubelli, Tai Ping feature

around the owner’s extended family which spans three

strongly too. The onboard lighting system is so clever that

generations: parents, children and grandchildren. For

Seven won the Best Lighting category at the 2018 Boat

the third yacht in the 60m series,

International Design and Innovation

the follow-up to Seahawk and

Awards. Perini Navi, thanks to its

Perseus3, the yard worked with

suppliers which include Videoworks,

Ron Holland who delivered the

was able to provide great support in

naval architecture and Dante O.

ensuring Benini’s lighting design was

Benini & Partners Architects for the

orchestrated to perfection. The results

interiors. The Milan-based studio is

are extraordinary and have produced the

famous for its edgy designs so it is

ideal blend of direct, indirect and back

hardly surprising that the first thing

lighting. The result is that all the various

Benini did was to pen a lower deck

elements are brilliantly balanced and the

arrangement that doesn’t often crop

effect is incredibly natural. The starting

up on a superyacht. There are two

point, however, set the bar high as the

master staterooms, for starters,

aim was to recreate the natural interplay

both full-beam and given the same

of light and shade produced by sunlight.

importance despite being different

Like the other Perini 60ms, Seven was

in style. The total interior guest room aboard is 259 square

designed to skate under the 500 GT mark which was

metres but to make the very most of the space on the lower

invaluable when it came to containing volumes and

deck, Benini used areas that are normally ignored and

slenderising the exterior design and lending it an ultra-

happily left the curve of the hull visible at certain points,

sleek look. It also produced 151 square metres of al fresco

which adds to the nautical stamp of the project.

space. The compact deckhouse, for instance, freed up

A neutral colour palette that melds seamlessly into the

enough room for a genuinely expansive forward cockpit.

background was deliberately chosen for the soft, rounded

Another impressive area is the enormous fly. Back down

furnishings, again to open up the space. This is never more

on the main deck, the cockpit, where the dining area is

the case than in the main saloon where sinuous crescent-

backed onto by a sun pad section, connects guests directly

shaped sofas are at the centre of the room and follow the

to the sea when the transom is opened out while the large

curve of the dark glass ovoid overhead which itself mirrors

central stairs is another elegant link.

Seven’s sleek hull forms and enhances the sense of space.

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Two Panamax masts of 62 and 51 metres-plus spread 2,100 square metres of sail.

Perini Navi’s 62nd yacht is a sleek 60m aluminium ketch.

Opening page, the al fresco dining area on the main deck with the onyx, steel, teak, black glass and leathertrimmed bar to the right, designed as a light, slenderlined bridge

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The Owner Ennio Doris

I can enjoy my family with Seven In this exclusive interview, Ennio Doris, chairman and founder of Banca Mediolanum, tells The ONE Yacht and Design about his love of the sea, travel and the human warmth he encounters in each new port. He also talks about his new Perini Navi ketch which was designed to bring his family together

by Désirée Sormani

M

r Doris, how would you describe your relationship with the sea? What do boats mean to you? Are they a dream come true or a status symbol?

Neither. My first encounter with the sea by boat came about quite by chance: Silvio Berlusconi loaned me his ketch, Principessa Vaivia, to help me complete and supervise the renovation work on my villa in Porto Rotondo in Sardinia. I had no experience with boats at all apart from a Tyrrhenian cruise with the family on a 33-metre charter. But I just fell completely in love when I started using Principessa Vaivia. I like nature: the whole experience of being under sail, hearing the silence, the wind, the swish of the water. I decided to buy her and made Berlusconi an offer as he had bought Rupert Murdoch’s boat Morning Glory in the meantime.

My wife didn’t agree at all with that but then she ended up falling even more heavily than I had. Because when you are on a boat, you really can’t think about anything else.

What does having a boat do for you?

We have a villa in Sardinia with a lovely beach nearby. But the boat gives us the same kind of comfort and convenience plus the possibility of sailing to an endless list of new places to experience new customs and ways of life. Most of all though, a boat lets you cut yourself off from the world and get into contact with nature.

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Priceless experiences.

What are your favourite places?

We visited the Caribbean aboard Morning Glory and it was gorgeous but I am very attached to my country and sea around it. I like the Adriatic even though the sea is better on the side opposite Italy. There is a huge number of islands that form small internal seas and sailing is really chilled. I also adore Greece. But you just can’t match Italy for sheer variety. We have some real gems and I remember each and every one very clearly. Lipari has the most delicious Louvar fish rolls while the “Taverna Anema e Core” on the island of Capri has the wildest dancing. It’s extraordinary. I like to savour the beauty of the sea, traditions and people.

Why did you go back to Perini Navi for your new boat?

When I first stepped aboard Principessa Vaivia (a Perini), I realised that this was the best way to sail. I love Perini yachts because they marry noise-free sailing with the comfort of a motorboat. I have also got to know Fabio Perini: he’s a genius. His automatic sailing boats are absolutely unique. There’s nothing like them anywhere in the world.

Do you ever take the helm yourself?

No, no… I don’t touch a thing. I like being carried along without having to make decisions. I am already at the helm in my office. I

work 11 and a half months of the year: I’m an entrepreneur and, as such. I hardly ever rest so once I am aboard, all I want to think about is relaxing.

Why did you chooose Dante Benini’s studio?

We organised an event for Mediolanum’s clients in Padua and Benini was one of the speakers. Dante was showing us his work – everything from skyscrapers to bridges. He also showed us his boats. You can see the passion behind his work in every single one of his projects. It was love at first sight.

It’s a big leap from a 42m to a 60m...

It’s true - it was a huge leap. Principessa Vaivia spread 600 square metres of sail but Seven spreads around 2,100 and even her hull is four metres wider. Again it all happened by chance: we weren’t thinking about changing. Fabio Perini suggested a yacht that was already building, and my son and I decided it was a good idea because it would allow us all be together in one spot.

So you take all the family sailing, including your seven grandchildren? How did that influence the interior design?

It had a major impact. Every one of us has different needs because there are different generations aboard: from my little 8 year old grandson to me – and I’m 78! We all had input into the interior design but my son Massimo and my wife did most of the work. It was very important for my wife in particular that the boat be elegant and simple. Which is very much Dante’s style too. Massimo has more modern tastes and talked to the architect about what he wanted. The result is just the right balance between the two generations. My son also loves sailing smaller boats and my grandson water-skis. So we have a Laser, jet skis and a gym area aboard to keep everyone happy.

So what did you ask for?

I like the treadmill for a bit of exercise aboard. I can’t sunbathe – I swim early in the morning and late in the evening. I put two treadmills and an exercise bike in a shaded area aft. So when Seven is at anchor I can have my little stroll in the shade. I also asked for a sofa I could read on.

What is your favourite thing about Seven’s design? And your least favourite?

The automatic genoa system created by Perini which wasn’t part of the original plan. It’s a complete first and was subsequently requested by another owner. This boat has one defect: as she is a 60m, you’re a bit further from the sea.

Heeling close-hauled aboard Principessa Vaivia, you could touch the water with a finger.

What does Seven represent to you?

She represents my family. The fact that we really all get together for a few days every year. And that I can enjoy the

Boats offer us the comfort of a villa combined with the ability to get to an endless different places. Most of all though, a boat lets you cut yourself off from the world and get into contact with nature. And that is priceless

most important thing in my life as a result.

Where do you feel best aboard?

With Principessa Vaivia, it was the stern. But aboard Seven, the foredeck will be brilliant too: there’s even a space for having lunch or dinner. It will always be nice and airy even when you’re not underway, too. Under the sails and in the shade. I think it’s a spot I’ll be using a lot.

Seven: is the name just a reference to the number of grandchildren you have or is it for good luck?

Both. It’s a coincidence. Seven is a Biblical number and a lucky number too. I believe in God-incidences. My life has been full of lucky Godincidences.

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The crescent-shaped leather sofas dominate the centre of the saloon.

They were custom-made

by Giorgetti for Seven’s very tall owner, Ennio Doris, who stands over 6’ 3”. The angle of the seat back adapts to the weight and stature of the person sitting on the sofa.

The rug was made by Stepevi to a design by the Studio Benini which also created the coffee table

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Meticulous attention to detail abounds. Left, a close-up of the solid teak used for the bar and, beside it, one of the two vertical cylinders topped by removable trays. “Non-colour� is the subtle star of the furnishings show, a refined mix of whites and beiges helps expand the sense of space. Lighting too plays a pivotal role both in the day quarters, not least the dining area (below), and the accommodations (opposite page)

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Concept and Exterior Designer Franco Romani, Head of Design

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even is the third 60m built by Perini Navi and a fourth is already in build now. The 60 family followed up the hugely successful 56 series of which 10 were launched. It was born of a desire to create something new, something bigger but still under 500 GT mark. It was a tough challenge but the result is a spectacular boat, an evolution of the 56 but more powerful with a deeper keel (sliding – extending from 4.3 to 12.3 metres). She’s also a more slender, sportier yacht with a compact deckhouse. There is a big emphasis on exterior space and having a smaller deckhouse freed up the space for a

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magnificent forward cockpit that is absolutely my favourite place aboard. Very few yachts have one anything like as beautiful. But the big aft cockpit and signature Perini fly bridge are just as good.

Seven fully respects the classic Perini Navi aesthetic canons: she’s a timeless yacht, a real thoroughbred. Truly eternal.

She was designed with an unusual sail plan spread on two aluminium masts with spreaders that are carbon like the rest of the rig. The steering console is on the fly with all the naval functions and sail plan controlled from there. There is a second

Seven’s sleekly elegant lines are underscored by a relatively compact superstructure. The Perini Navi 60m family was designed to guarantee ultracomfortable bluewater cruising and impressive performance in a yacht of under 500 GT. The naval architecture is by Ron Holland

helm station indoors forward of the main saloon that offers full control of the boat, part from the sail system.

When Ennio Doris chose this 60m, the hull was almost completed.

He saw it and liked it because it was perfect for the kind of family use he had in mind. He only asked for a few exterior modifications.

For example, he wanted the sun pads in the forward cockpit replaced by a large dining area. He also asked for lots of sun canopies everywhere. Lastly, rather than having two tenders, he opted for just one and used the resulting free space for a whole slew of toys that his family would enjoy.

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Interior Designer Dante O. Benini, founder of Dante O. Benini & Partners Architects

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even’s owner Ennio Doris and I got to know each other by chance at a conference. I had the opportunity to talk about my work there and a while later got a call. It was the perfect relationship: we understood each other instantly and everything went very smoothly.

His brief was clear: he wanted a boat for his family. Not something to show off.

The family took a very active part in the deciding the style of the yacht, following the development process every step of the way, including selecting the woods and décor. Seven is a 60m with 60,000 details. Nothing was left to chance. She was researched right down to the very last detail. Almost obsessively so.

But we were given carte blanche in our work. We were responsible for everything, including the layout of the interior spaces. We revolutionised the existing layout for the 60m ketch platform. We are architects but we don’t do boats so we started with the layout.

We managed to create efficient, liveable spaces, particularly on the

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lower deck, far superior to other craft of similar dimensions. We are used to striving for efficiency to the square metre – efficiency is a growing focus in the office and real estate worlds.

Generally speaking, we’re real colour advocates. We created three very colourful towers in Moscow. But this design demanded neutrals, such as beiges, whites. In a boat that is 60 metres long and 2.02 high, you can’t perceive its volume and spaces when you walk in so that means evanescent colours have to be used.

We used a particular type of upholstery that also had an evanescent quality so that when the light went on, its pattern created an optical effect that extended the perspective. Also in there are special LEDs that you don’t see when they’re on and which also amplify the spaces. The aim was to give the illusion of space even when there wasn’t any.

We managed to look beyond the normal with this boat – we designed it to be lived by three generations: father, children and grandchildren. It’s a real game-changer.

“We work mainly from sketches….we do a lot of drawing and we do it well…,” explains Dante O. Benini (left in photo with partner Luca Gonzo). At the development stage, the drawings are done by overlapping sheets of paper or sketches on the basic plan, just as Carlo Scarpa, with whom Benini trained, used to do

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The Shipyard LambertoTacoli, CEO Perini Navi

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unique Italian brand, new Italian partners, an Italian owner, an Italian builder, an Italian flag, and an Italian Captain with an Italian crew: my baptism of fire at Perini Navi is a delivery that is outrageously Italian! And I could not have hoped for more because I truly believe that Perini Navi is the embodiment of Italian excellence.

Seven is a family yacht for a second-time Perini Navi owner. It has all the features of what it means to be Perini, as it will sail around the world in comfort and safety with the owners’ family aboard, and in the simple luxurious style that is the hallmark of the brand.

My first surprise at Perini Navi, following my appointment last May, was to discover how extraordinary the relationship between the company and its select group of owners is: passionate, competent, enthusiastic and extremely loyal. I thank the owner for his trust, his patience and his wisdom during the entire building process. Even though I arrived only a few months before the launch party, I learnt a lot from this experience and I’m extremely proud of the opportunity to work with this family on their wonderful yacht.

Seven is the third of our 60m series, with a fourth under construction for a US owner. She is a comfortable, fast cruising yacht with an ocean-going spirit and a ground-breaking new Perini Navi sail handling system that includes a totally automated gennaker. Incredible!

The new Perini Navi sail handling system featured on Seven provides 20-second automatic tacking – speeds that not even the most professional racing crew can achieve on a yacht of this size. Even the gennaker is handled by a brand new technology.

The interior design of the yacht was conceived by Dante O. Benini and immediately very deservedly won the Boat International Design Award for lighting: a rare achievement for an Italian builder with an Italian architect. But the lighting on Seven really is innovative and unique, as it constantly shifts and changes like the weather, providing different tones and atmospheres for each different moment of the day - or night.

Seven splashed last summer. Her automated handling system, developed entirely in-house

by Perini Navi, delivers razor-sharp manoeuvres for a yacht of this size: an automatic, for example, takes an astonishing 20 seconds

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n 2010 Canada’s Bombardier company launched one

with this potential problem by designing a transonic wing

of the most wide-ranging manufacturing projects

with highly advanced aerodynamics. As a result Global

in the history of business aviation. Its Global family

series aircraft can fly fast while operating on relatively

comprises four models (the 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000),

short runways, enabling them to land at more destinations

and although completion has been behind schedule – for

and in places where their competitors cannot set down.

some models around two years – as is often the case for all

The Global 7000 lifts off in less than 1,800 metres and

new, innovative aircraft, the Global series is finally almost

can land in less than 800 metres. Another characteristic of

complete and ready to begin its operational career. The

the Global family is their fly-by-wire controls, and cockpit

original brief was for a series of medium-large, twin-engine

systems integrated into the aircraft to provide a latest

business jets with a long range and a cabin that allows its

generation person-machine interface. Aircraft of this type

occupants to stand up straight and enjoy larger spaces than

must offer cabin furnishings of exceptional quality and

those offered by rival aircraft. Such features often have a

functionality – Bombardier has inserted generous windows

negative impact on performance, but Bombardier has dealt

along the entire fuselage, whose living area is divided into

A luxurious flying transatlantic apartment/ office. The passenger area on board a Global jet is divided into three suites that can be configured to reflect the client’s tastes and requirements. Four Global models are now in service – the 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000

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The large windows along the entire fuselage increase interior light and comfort. In order to achieve optimum standards of performance and comfort Bombardier has designed an advanced transonic wing that also enables the aircraft to operate on relatively short runways

three suites that can be configured to reflect the client’s tastes and

range with eight passengers (the maximum on the Global 7000 is

requirements. With this much space available (Cabin height 6 ft 3 in,

seventeen) and four crew. The idea of flying a Global is sure to bring

width 8 ft 2 in, length 45 ft 7 in from cockpit divider to aft- most cabin

a smile to your pilot’s face. Synthetic Vision, Head-up Display, infra-

without baggage compartment) and an intended role as transatlantic

red Enhanced Vision System (EVS), Graphical Flight Planning and

flying apartment/office, a Global aircraft has to offer a high level of

all other avionics functions are state-of-the-art. Globals also offer

connectivity. In this case, that includes videoconferencing facilities

record-breaking operating altitudes – they can fly at over FL510

through high-speed satellite connections. Taking a shower, relaxing

(over 15 km), well above commercial traffic and at a height where

in a real bed and arriving at your destination feeling spry and well-

the curvature of the Earth can clearly be seen. The cost is just over

rested are all easy on a Global. There’s also a crew rest area, but

70 million dollars for a Global 7000 and 8000, depending on options,

with a range of 7,900 miles on routes like Los Angeles-Dubai and

with the smaller Global 5000 and 6000, already in service, going

San Paolo-Sidney, two pilots aren’t enough. Such a long stretch can

for 63 million. If you order one now, though, you could be fiftieth in

be covered at a cruising speed of Mach 0.85 (maximum speed Mach

line, and waiting times are beginning to stretch out. On 30 January

0.925). This high performance is enabled by the General Electric

last the fifth example of the Global 7000 took to the air for the first

Passport engines, which on the Global 7000 model generate 73kN

time, the last intended for flight tests and certification.

of thrust, covering a maximum distance of 14,630 km, the operating

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[ The CAR ]

TECHNO-DECO

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Its exterior recalls the elegant stylistic features typical of the 1920s and 30s, and inside it displays a jaw-dropping elegance.

The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 is imposing, powerful and zero-emission – with a touch of refined yachting style

by Diego Tamone

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[ The CAR ]

“A

n exhibition open to all industrialists whose products are artistic in character and embody modern trends”. This was the philosophy behind the Exposition internationale des Arts

Décoratifs et industriels modernes in Paris in 1925. The event officially marked the transition

from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, a movement bursting with an unprecedented abundance of design trends. Art Deco immediately had a tremendous impact on the auto industry, and cars were suddenly transformed from square-bodied, coach-built vehicles into streamlined fourwheeled beauties where for the first time aesthetic appeal played the leading role in their creation – and the result was the quintessence of luxury in a futuristic form. Almost a century later this revolutionary approach has once again been adopted by the creativity and style studios at Mercedes-Benz, the manufacturer that more than any other was able to interpret the new aesthetic dictates of design in the 1920s and 30s, creating a series of motorised masterpieces.

And it’s still in their blood – the new Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet, developed under the artistic guidance of Gorden Wagener, Daimler AG’s head of design, deliberately looked to the style elements, classic proportions and shapes typical of the Art Deco period. Low-slung lines, sports configuration and huge bonnet. For the moment it remains a concept car, like all the Vison designs by Mercedes, and as befits such creations of pure excellence it was launched not at

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The ultra-refined Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet has low, sinuous lines expressing a sleek purity. Opening, the high-tech, psychedelic crystal white padded leather with buttons backlit in blue. Fibre optic cables flow through the transparent central tunnel

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[ The CAR ]

The interior’s Nautical Blue Metallic colour is set off by rose gold fabric hood. The front storage space provides enough room for several accessories, including a set of bespoke luggage. The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet is powered by four electric motors with a power output of 750 hp

a car show but at one of the most prestigious international events dedicated to “haute couture” car enthusiasts – the Monterey Car Week, which traditionally ends with the Pebble beach Concours d’Elegance. The event attracts the greatest experts and acclaimed luminaries in the field – and they have deep pockets. It’s here that it soon becomes clear whether or not the entrants have what it takes.

The fabric of the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet’s hood (the only place this material appears on the car) is woven with a rose gold thread, creating a striking contrast with the bodywork in “nautical blue metallic” colour, as the brand’s style office has named it, but harmonising perfectly with bright white of the nappa leather interior. It is padded like the finest Chesterfield, but with some futuristic touches – for example, every single button is emphasised by a backlit Mercedes star in blue. The innovative techno theme is also taken up by the glass fascia-display embracing the entire cabin, and a transparent central tunnel where blue fibre optic cables simulate the flow of electricity feeding the 750 hp engine – because this is, in fact, an electric car. A high performance one.

The designers have also taken their cue from the yachtbuilding world, like the open-pore elm flooring with aluminium inlays – a first for the industry – the handrail-inspired exterior chrome mouldings and the sloping boat-tail rear.

Unique and exclusive in form and substance. www.mercedes-benz.it

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[ CREATIVE MINDS: MULDER DESIGN ]

WHEN WE WORK ON A PROJECT, THE KEY FACTORS ARE SELFCRITICISM AND THE CONSTANT QUEST FOR IMPROVEMENT

by Mark Worden

rank Mulder set up Mulder Design in the Netherlands

currently designing boat number nine for him”. Other superyachts

back in 1979 but his son Bas, who was two back then and

that have been commissioned by the 007 fan over the years include

virtually grew up in the studio, now runs it. Frank is more

Moonraker and The World is Not Enough. The latest project is

than happy with the arrangement: “It’s great to be passing on to the

called Spectre.

next generation. That way I know it will carry on for many years”.

But that is just a fraction of the 800 yachts that the studio has

The studio is best known for the series of high speed yachts it

designed over the years. At last year’s Monaco Yacht Show Frank

designed for a client who clearly has a thing about James Bond

presented the concept for the 70-metre Sestante (“Sextant”)

movies. Octopussy, which was described as “the world’s fastest

alongside Baglietto general manager, Michele Gavino. It was the

superyacht” when it was launched in 1988, was “a milestone for our

first time that the two companies had worked together. Frank was

business and it was a very good project”. 30 years on, the studio is

delighted to be given a free hand: “After the basic brief, we were

still working with the client: “He called me this afternoon. We’re

told to design the best boat we could, in this length of 70 metres,

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and that’s nice. So we could do nice styling and a beautiful

let’s say 20 knots. And we have great seakeeping. This is

concept with all the details like a beach club here and a

thanks to the refined shape of the hull, but also to roll and

touchdown heliplatform forward, and nice quarters for both

pitch reduction”.

the owner and the guests, the routing onboard for the crew”.

But Frank thinks that it’s the combination of characteristics

He is also pleased with the boat’s “efficiency, both at long-

that makes for a successful project. “A boat shouldn’t only

range speed, 12 knots, and at high speed cruising speed,

be a beautifully designed object, and have a practical and pleasant layout – in other words, the concept – and be a technical, safe machine. You have to blend all the features, without attaching too much importance to one of them.

Don’t stick to one golden rule and say nothing else matters, because everything else matters.”

But Frank does believe that increasing emphasis should be placed on fuel efficiency. “Carrying a lot of fuel in itself means burning fuel, but if you burn less fuel, you can have smaller tanks.” He believes that fuel efficiency is “the challenge of modern times. We must be careful with fuel consumption. It’s good for the environment, it’s good for the clients, but it’s good for costs because smaller engines cost less.” He concludes: “I think the key thing today is to design boats that have the lowest fuel consumption,” but he adds: “you don’t get an award for that, though!”

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This is the first time that Frank Mulder has worked with the Baglietto shipyard. On the “design table� we can see the plans for the 70 metre Sestante (Sextant). The brief was simple: design the best boat you can. Mulder used this freedom to come up with a state of the art yacht that has great seakeeping, safety and fuel-efficiency

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40 YEARS of ORIGINALITY

by Samuela Urnbini

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From ideas and random sketches to yachts that have now become a benchmark for the entire sector. Tommaso Spadolini’s language comprises a small number of essential lines, creating a timeless classic style

[ CREATIVE MINDS: DESIGN STUDIO SPADOLINI ]

Tommaso Spadolini designed the new 85 metre model from Rosetti Superyachts. The vast amount of glass and vertical bow are two of this supply vessel’s distinctive features, together with its decisive, masculine lines. The aft main deck for helipad and all kinds of water toy seems to extend forever

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mportant birthdays are always a time to take stock and reflect on

His style is described as timeless classic, with “Few yet essential lines.

our existence and actions. Our meeting with Tommaso Spadolini

I’ve always described them in this way, drawing inspiration from my

during the year marking the fortieth anniversary of his studio

father’s work, an influence that’s clear in the Akhir designs of the

looking out onto the Ponte Vecchio in Florence was an opportunity

late 1950s/60s. I think they’re the most beautiful designs still afloat.

to examine a life of creativity dedicated to the sea, a career whose

Yachts should be clean and uncluttered, and their lines must make

products sail the world’s seas and have become examples to imitate.

aesthetic sense. Some strange shapes don’t reflect the sea’s harmony

Take, for example, the Canados of the 1980s or the more recent Aslec

and cleanness. A rough sea has its logic, too, even between one wave

4 and Numptia.

and the next, and I like to respect this in my creations, too”.

Spadolini founded his studio in 1978, but he grew up in a world of design and images – one grandfather was a painter, the other an architect, his mother and father were architects and his father held Italy’s first chair in industrial design. The family DNA is expressed through his creative process, which always starts with, in Spadolini’s words, “A table and a pencil”. “My wife has a wonderful collection of drawings I’ve made on restaurant napkins or odd bits of paper. My concepts always begin with an idea that I then hand-draw”. Rosetti’s latest concept, an 85 metre yacht developed in 2017, started out like that and during their initial meetings Spadolini and Fulvio Dodich, president of Rosetti Superyachts, always discussed his sketches.

“The drawings are then transferred to computer”, he says, “A process I follow very carefully so that I can be sure the philosophy behind my initial concept remains unchanged when it’s transformed first into 2D then 3D”.

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Tommaso Spadolini proposes two exterior configurations for Rosetti’s 85 metre superyacht.

The helipad can be located aft – see the two renderings on this page – or amidships as the natural continuation of the high forward superstructure

The King of Spain’s yacht Fortuna, for example, embodies this emphasis

covering a total of over 300 square metres”.

on clean lines, a concept that’s also part of the Rosetti 85 metre’s

The Studio Tommaso Spadolini is also working on a new 102-foot

personality– its strength lies in those three lines at the bow - one of

motoryacht slated for delivery in summer 2018 It is being built by CCN

his distinctive stylistic hallmarks - the straight windows, harmonising

for an American couple, and Spadolini handled personalisation of the

towards the bows, the aft notch and then the bows themselves. “My first

entire interior design. Roberto Cavalli’s new yacht, also a CNN build,

sketches had a straight bow, giving the yacht a muscular look that we’ve

was also created together with the stylist.

retained”, Spadolini adds. “The yacht has five decks. The upper deck

“Our work is shaped by a good relationship with our clients”, the

and the one below form the owner’s domain, with the study and cabin

designer concludes. “We drew up some statistics covering the past forty

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Spadolini has also put together a book of proposals for the interior design featuring a contemporary, unfussy style. In the pictures at bottom, the architect’s magnificent studio in a deconsecrated church in Florence

years and it’s clear that owners use their yachts for thirty-one and a half days a year, no matter whether it’s a 15 or 100 metre craft. So we’re talking about a toy. We design what for the client is a toy. If I make a mistake and don’t make them happy, they won’t use the yacht and to me that’s an own goal. The relationship with the client lies at the basis of everything, whether it’s the CEO of the yard or the owner”.

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[ MEGAYACHT ]

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Legendary for its razor-sharp water jet-powered opens, Mangusta has now also built a solid reputation in the displacement yacht world. This Alberto Mancini-designed 43m is an effortless combination of elegance and the brand’s trademark styling

by Bianca Ascenti- ph. by Emilio Bianchi - Maurizio Paradisi

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ormally speaking, the Mangusta brand conjures up

guest staterooms – two singles and two doubles. The décor has been

images of iconically imposing, aggressive opens. And with

personalised in line with the owner’s brief, whilst still respecting the

good reason: its 165’ is the fastest craft in the world in

geometries suggested by the architecture studio. Starting from the

its category. Although it has been the high performance

top, the sun deck is all about relaxing and soaking up the rays from a

yacht market leader for over three decades, it recently

generous variety of chaises and sofas. There is also, however, a dining

began evolving into previously unexplored territory. In 2016, the

area with a TV, shaded by the hard top. Unasola’s upper deck tips its

Overmarine Group launched its 40 to 60m Long Range of refined

hat to her innovative character with a generous casual lounge that is

metal displacement megayachts which received a very warm welcome

also beautifully thought out in its details. Featuring sofas and a curved

from the market. The 43m Unasola is the second craft to be splashed

65” TV, it has large windows and indirect lighting provided by the

by the Mangusta Oceanco division. Designed by Trieste architect

vertical-horizontal arrangement of the ceiling and bulkhead panels

Alberto Mancini, she is an evolution of the 42m model that marked the

that hide lights, fan-style. The theatrical effect created by the ton-

Overmarine Group’s debut in the trideck displacement yacht segment.

sur-ton colour scheme is soothing and also highlights the very tactile

Whilst still embodying the yard’s trademark style and philosophy,

Dedar wild silk used which is similar to shantung yet also rougher,

she also reveals some pretty ingenious features that play to her target

warmer and more matt. All the furnishing here are custom-made.

segment very nicely. Built at the Pisa facility where the Group’s metal

The main deck has been extended both structurally - to create room

yachts all take shape, this steel and aluminium craft has powerful,

for a large window - and visually by pairing luxurious polished ebony

dynamic car-inspired lines that meld angular and curved, concave with

with light elegant pearl oak and white leather ceilings which also

convex forms, to sublimely harmonious effect underway. Unasola’s

create a sense of spaciousness. Minotti has provided a whole plethora

gracefulness and shape are further accentuated by her neutral hull

of designer pieces matched with custom tables and carpets and also

livery. Working to very specific instructions provided by the yard at the

panels by Studioart which created magnificent leather compositions

pre-designs stage, Mancini has created an aristocratic-looking yacht

on the bulkheads. The lights are by Porta Romana, a British company.

that encapsulates a whole new approach to seafaring that is slower and

The textiles in the cabins are all Hèrmes with some incorporating

more independent yet never strays too far from the Mangusta brand

silver thread in the elegant geometric patterns that are the French

values that underpin its success. The yard’s initial brief was to heighten

brand’s signature. The master suite lies forward of the galley and has

the sense of transparency and light (both natural and artificial) aboard,

a large central bed, an office and a double bathroom as well as a small

but the designer has also created a rich dialogue between the various

private balcony that opens out on the starboard side and has its own

spaces, linking interior and exterior by sweeping away visual barriers

glass door. We used grey Striato Olimpo marble which has signature

and introducing glazed “skylights” in the floors of all the decks that

black and white stripes, gleaming white Thassos from Greece, and

allow light to flood into those below, creating unusual and attractive

Eramosa from Canada which has very warm wood-like veining.

interplays. Unasola’s Mangusta DNA is very much in evidence in the

Meticulous research and attention to detail is very clear aboard and

al fresco deck areas. The foredeck has been optimised, for example,

the stairs leading to the upper deck is a real design masterpiece. It

with a double sun pad area which very cleverly and attractively frames

could well have been a risky move to open up our production horizons

a generous infinity pool. This turns one of the classic working areas

by moving from opens to displacement yachts and fibreglass to steel.

aboard into a real guest favourite on a yacht that also has an elegant

But the Overmarine Group proved it is not afraid of a challenge. And

beachclub with a platform created when the stern hatch opens out.

that it has tackled that challenged very convincingly and successfully

The interior arrangement, however, is conventional enough with four

indeed. www.mangustayachts.com

A close-up of the magnificent sunning area forward where the sunbathing areas merge into a swimming-pool. Left, the steel and aluminium displacement yacht Unisola’s resolutely dynamic lines are a nod to automotive styling. Opening page, the main saloon is an expansive, airy open plan space with enormous windows and glazed bulwarks blurring the barriers to the outside world

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There is a definite chiaroscuro interplay to the interiors. Polished ebony and blonde oak are flanked by luxe leather and fabrics.

The colour palette spans cream, dove grey and grey.

The result is refined yet warm and welcoming. This page, the master suite with relaxation nook featuring a Minotti armchair, and the sleeping area. The upper deck lounge (opposite top) has custom furnishings.

It is more casual and laidback than the dining area (opposite page, bottom) on the main deck

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Exterior designer Alberto Mancini, founder AM Yacht Design

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nasola is an evolution of the 42m Namaste, the trideck displacement yacht that marked Overmarine’s entry into a whole new market segment. Translating the family feeling of a brand famous for its waterjet-powered fibreglass opens to a displacement yacht was not easy and so I’m very proud of the result. I spent a long time studying blackand-white photographs of the yard’s iconic boats, past and present, and tried to reimagine them as a trideck with a more modern personal touch. Superstructure “tails” with an exhaust pipe tip-look are part of the Mangusta DNA. Here, however, I have reinterpreted them in a more elegant, refined manner that I feel is better suited to a certain kind of seafaring that is completely different to the Open version – just as the two boats’ ranges are very different. The stern – which is not too rigid and straight - also retains an angle that is quite powerful and muscular. This lends power and is reminiscent of the stern forms of the historic Mangusta Opens. One of the most important new features introduced since the first unit is the stern platform which has two sets of steps and is integrated into the stern hatch. This is a more classic and also more functional solution than Namaste’s. We also raised the bow’s game with an infinity pool and larger cushions.

Onboard liveability and transparency were also optimised, particularly on the upper deck, with larger windows and modifications to the superstructures. That choice will be repeated on the third and four vessels in the series too.

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The infinity pool is one of Unasola’s signatures and is on the foredeck which is normally a working area but here repurposed for guests. The sketch below highlights the superstructure “tails� - a Mangusta signature here recrafted to fit in with the elegant, patrician style demanded by a displacement design

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Interior Design Alberto Mancini

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hen it came to the interiors, the owner went classic for the cabins and master suite. He personally selected the décor in agreement with my studio which did the work, and with the yard. I am very satisfied that the geometries I suggested still worked despite a change of materials and colours. In the main saloon on the main deck, we got rid of some structural features, specifically two pillars, to break down the visual barriers and amplify the available space, creating an enormous open plan area.

One major element that characterises the whole boat is light, which filters in through the deck floors, floods in through the large windows and shines through the entire interior, creating magical colour effects, thanks to the extensive use of glazing. The same applies to the “hidden” lighting, which is soft and perfectly integrated into the structure and with the furnishings. The colour palette centres around creams, dove grey and grey. It is used to create a chiaroscuro, gloss-matt effect that the owner was very keen on. It is very

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successful, in fact, and perfect for a yacht of this kind. The overall effect is balanced, minimalist and refined at once.

I personally feel that the master cabin is one of the most spectacular areas aboard, thanks to the large window and openable balcony. The bathroom gets its light through a skylight cut into the upper deck and that changes depending on the time of day and the weather, creating lovely visual effects. The stairs too is the product of the art concept I suggested when we were at the first vessel stage: the three chromed steel elements look as if they are supporting the three main steps leading to the upper deck. They mirror the shape of the fan and the overlap, and instantly recall the material the yacht is built from. Unasola has proportions that are highly appreciated in this category of yacht and demonstrate that Overmarine’s new line was a very smart move by the yard which has nothing to fear in terms of quality, aesthetics and reliability from competitors that have been working in “metal” for longer.

Refined detailing and carefully selected materials characterise the interiors.

The stairs to the upper deck features floating steps and three original customised chromed steel elements. Left, the conversation area on the sun deck, featuring a steel and glass coffee table between the sofas, has a skylight in its floor that draws light into the decks below

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The Shipyard Francesco Frediani, Commercial Director at Overmarine Group

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hen the Overmarine Group entered this new market segment, it brought with it the kind of values that come from always being in the hands of the same family of shipbuilders, the Balduccis, and the experience, skills and technological knowhow acquired in over 50 years in business. We offer our clients three product lines: fast, sporty opens that are very much our tradition, displacement yachts and fast displacements. All feature innovative technical content, have a family feeling in terms of their lines and are built with meticulous care. The metal, like the composite, is made crafted entirely in-house. In this case, in our two new specialist facilities in Pisa. To reflect the Mangusta soul, our ships have to be technologically advanced, well-built and beautiful with high standards of onboard comfort and a perfect balance of exterior and interior spaces. The Mangusta Oceano Line stands out from the crowd because of its exclusive combination of the brand’s core values applied to trideck long-range vessels. This manifests in excellent liveability, ergonomics and owner, guest and crew space. This 43m is unique of its kind, offering technology and stylish content combined with lifestyle elements typically only found on much larger craft. We lavished particular attention on comfort: noise thresholds are very low and vibration has been reduced thanks to model-based studies conducted with specific software (FEM and SEA) followed by the adoption of solutions designed to improve and optimise all the installations.

Specifically, a lot of work went into lessening the impact of some noise sources – piping, exhaust gases and fins. Two examples of the yacht’s construction quality are the bulb in which the welds were specially crafted to optimise fluid-dynamic efficiency and thus fuel consumption, and the hard top which is made from welded, box aluminium.

Some of the designers’ styling suggestions really demanded serious thinking and design skill – the stern hatch, for instance, is a masterpiece of design and construction.

The interiors are spectacular too, not just because of the sheer quantity of the materials and the work that went into sourcing and selecting them, but also how they were combined.

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From the sun deck to the beach club, Unasola’s open air spaces are generous and extremely comfortable.

The stern hatch opens out onto the sea to create it and is the result of cutting-edge Mangusta technology

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[ ART ON BOARD ]

CREATIVITY AND COMPROMISE Futurism, Valori Plastici, Novecento, Scuola Romana, the Italians of Paris – increasing attention is being paid to the exceptional artistic phenomena of the inter-war years,

ULLSTEIN BILD/ARCHIVI ALINARI E ©2017. DIGITAL IMAGE, THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, NEW YORK/SCALA, FIRENZE

treading a fine line between creativity and politics

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©TATE, LONDON 2017 E ©PIERRE ROY BY SIAE 2018 © MIBACT – PINACOTECA DI BRERA, ARCHIVIO FOTOGRAFICO ©GIORGIO MORANDI

by Micaela Zucconi

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wo shows, one in Milan, one in London, provide an opportunity to explore the Italian art scene in the inter-war years and focus attention

on its most important figures. This multifaceted artistic period is the subject of the exhibition Post Zang Tumb Tuum. Art, Life, Politics: Italia 19181943, at the Fondazione Prada in Milan, curated by Germano Celant (until 25 June 2018). The title is a reference to the book by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, the man behind the Futurist Manifesto – but it’s also a conceptual

Opening, Tommaso Marinetti at home (from Wiener Illustrierte Zeitung and Berliner illustrierte Zeitung 1934); background, Dinamismo di un footballer, by Umberto Boccioni, 1913. Here, clockwise, Pierre Roy, A Naturalist’s Study, 1928.

Felice Casorati, Ritratto di Renato Gualino, 1923-24.

Giorgio Morandi, Natura morta, 1920

springboard for the exhibition dedicated to this period of dazzling creativity and originality, and its links with the Fascist regime. Alongside the works visitors will be able to examine documents, life-size photographs and reconstructions of exhibitions and artists’ studios, including furniture. The list of featured artists includes Giacomo Balla, Carlo Carrà, Felice Casorati, Giorgio de Chirico, Fortunato Depero, Filippo de Pisis, Fausto Melotti, Giorgio Morandi, Mario Sironi, Gino Severini, Scipione, Arturo Tosi and Adolfo Wildt, representing movements, groups and trends like Futurism, Valori Plastici, Novecento, Roman School, the so-called Italians of Paris, the abstract group and Corrente. The exhibition concludes with drawings made 89

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preparatory drawings, attracting the admiration of the Mario Sironi – to

soldiers that liberated the camp. He had emigrated the US before the war

theatre sets and ceramics. Forced to leave Europe, Cagli moved to New

when Italy passed its Race Laws, and then enlisted in the American army.

York and then fought in Europe, taking part in the Normandy landings and

The exhibition provides an in-depth view of the artist, who had already

recording the horrors of the concentration camps. He always maintained

gained fame and popularity before world events intervened. Displaying

he did this more as a soldier than an artist. After returning to New York

an impressive sense of timing, the Brun Fine Art Gallery in London has

he remained there until 1948, an experience that transformed his view of

dedicated a solo show to Cagli, featuring over 50 works. Corrado Cagli

art. The two exhibitions seem to confirm the new attention being paid to

from Rome to New York, curated by Alberto Mazzacchera (until 28 April),

the art of the inter-war years. The exhibition Realismo Magico (Magical

retraces Cagli’s unusual artistic development, with an emphasis on two

Realism. Enchantment in Italian painting of the 1920s and 30s) now

particularly important periods in his eclectic progress – the Scuola Romana

drawing to a close at the Mart (Museo di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea

of the 1920s and 30s, and the informal works of the 1940s and 50s. Born

di Trento e Rovereto), the show’s first venue before moving on to the

in Ancona, Corrado Cagli (1910-1976) moved to Rome with his family

Ateneum Art Museum in Helsinki and the Folkwang Museum in Essen,

when he was still young. His output ranged from sculpture to murals – at

provides a view of the preceding period, highlighting the classic paintings

which he excelled, showing great skill in covering large surfaces with no

of early 20th-century Italian art. September 22 will see the opening of an ©ALBERTO SAVINIO BY SIAE 2018

©CARLO CARRÀ BY SIAE 2018

by Corrado Cagli in Buchenwald in 1945 when he was one of the American

Top, Giacomo Balla, Canaringatti – Gatti futuristi, 1923-1924 (Courtesy GAM, Bologna/Milano). Left, Alberto Savinio, Les Atlantes, 1931 (ED Gallery, Piacenza, Foto Sergio Amici). Above, Carlo Carrà, Il bersaglio, 1928 (Studio Fotografico Luca Carrà)

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show at the Brun Fine Art Gallery in London. Right, Il Buglione, 1971, signed lower left. Middle, Aniconic Composition, 1955, wax pastels on canvassed paper.

IMAGES COURTESY OF ARCHIVIO CORRADO CAGLI AND BRUN FINE ART

Below, Fantastic Course, 1951, oil on canvassed paper

IMAGES COURTESY OF ARCHIVIO CORRADO CAGLI AND BRUN FINE ART

This page, three post-war works by Corrado Cagli, on

at auction, while others merit reassessment.

One example is the success obtained by Mario Sironi, now in the spotlight after decades of ostracism. The results at some auctions for works – even if minor - by such a major figure now seem unfeasible, with a few being knocked

Italian art between the wars, held at the Mart and Milan’s Museo del

down at minimal sums or remaining unsold (for example, a “Composizione”,

Novecento di Milano, accompanied by many masterpieces by the artists

mixed techniques 20.5x50.5 cm) went for 1,300 euro (Pandolfini Casa d’Aste

mentioned above. Reflecting a growing interest in this artistic period,

4/12/2017) or a Ragazza (49.5x 34.5 cm painting oil/paper/canvas) was sold

it offers one more reason to rediscover and pay more attention to the

for only 14,000 euro - Farsetti 2/12/2017). Even the more significant sums

individual artists. Works by some of these artists have fetched large sums

are only relatively high.

IMAGES COURTESY OF ARCHIVIO CORRADO CAGLI AND BRUN FINE ART

exhibition focussing on Margherita Sarfatti, journalist and supporter of

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by Marta Bernasconi

The fantastic world of Fornasetti

The visionary imagination of a historic brand for a table that will never pass unnoticed

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Opposite page, from top, printed metal “Polipo” tray, hand lacquered and painted. Printed wood “Grande Pesce” table, hand lacquered and painted, and a detail of the top. Hand-painted porcelain plates from the “Pesci” series. This page, more plates from the “Pesci” series and porcelain “Sirene” plates with hand-painted gold details

bjects that speak the language of painting, sculpture, decoration and architecture. The Fornasetti story is a fascinating adventure that began in Milan in the early 20th century, and saw the brand eventually gain the international fame it enjoys today. Following in the footsteps of his father, a highly cultured man and eclectic artist, Barnaba Fornasetti is now at the helm of the company, guiding it with the same pioneering spirit it has displayed since the very beginning, and through collaborations and licensing agreements he has stamped his unmistakable mark on all aspects of the modern home – ceramics, tiles, fabrics, carpets, wallpaper and much besides, a multifaceted family of objects that share the irony and exclusive language that are the hallmarks of a company based on artisanal excellence. Barnaba Fornasetti’s re-editions are complemented by the so-called “reinventions”, new objects that draw inspiration from the brand’s vast archive. The fantastic marine world depicted in these pages is a very apt metaphor for the Fornasetti brand’s vivid creative and experimental nature. Piero created the first decorations on this theme in the late 1940s. At first they were intended to adorn silk foulards, but they were then applied to a range of objects including screens, trays and plates. The “Sirene” and “Pesci” plate sets are re-editions, while the “Grande Pesce” table is a reinvention by Barnaba Fornasetti. The “Tema e Variazioni” porcelain is based around a series of recurring themes - harlequins, playing cards, the sun, hands – but the real focus of attention is the magnetic face of a woman, Lina

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Faces, looks, expressions that range from enigmatic to ironic are the theme connecting the objects on this page. Porcelain tea cups in the “Tema e Variazioni 2005” series and the printed metal “Bocca” tray, lacquered and painted by hand

Cavalieri. This international actress, singer and entertainer lived

Milan, specialist artisans create the brand’s products. Everything

between the late 1800s and early 1900s and was considered

here is carried out by hand, the colours are applied by a painter

to be the most beautiful woman in the world. Her face was an

referring to original models, every object bears a mark denoting

inexhaustible source of inspiration for Piero Fornasetti and then

the number, annual run and year of production. The result is

for his son Barnaba. They dedicated around 400 variations to

that no two objects are ever exactly the same. This uniqueness

her, unusual, fun, saucy or cloaked in mystery, appearing on

is also reflected in Fornasetti’s mise en place, unfettered by

cups, trays and also on furniture and accessories.

slavish conformity to the classic design canons, and all the more

The brand’s creative continuity goes hand in hand with an

intriguing for it.

outstanding artisanal tradition. At the Atelier Fornasetti in

www.fornasetti.com

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RASMUS KOFOED

Learning from the Danes

It’s not just about design – there’s a new cuisine arriving from the north, promoted by an exceptional ambassador - Rasmus Kofoed, a chef who finds everything he needs in nature

by Marta Bernasconi - ph. Claes Bech-Poulsen

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think something wonderful can happen when you look around”. These words sum up the poetic spirit

of Rasmus Kofoed, the three Michelin starred chef in the

top few of all the rankings for top chefs around the world.

Born in Denmark just over forty years ago, he honed his talents through a series of crucial professional experiences – it’s impossible to list them all, so we’ll just mention his first jobs in 5 star hotels, a period when still young at a 2 Michelin star restaurant in Belgium, winning three medals (bronze, silver and then gold) at the Bocuse d’Or and the three Michelin stars awarded to the restaurant where he is the creator and driving force, Geranium in Copenhagen. Experiences which, says the chef, “Helped me become what I am now”. Listening to a description of his way of cooking is a spellbinding experience – it’s easy to feel you are suddenly surrounded by woods, caressed by the rustling branches to the sound of boots sinking into the damp soil. “Where does my concept of cooking come from? My childhood, definitely. It was spent in close contact with nature, and has played a vital role. Then I arrived in this lovely place, with its garden, a wealth of nature, the ocean…it’s near the centre, too. In short, I looked around and tried to work out what I could do. I draw a lot of inspiration from the changing seasons, the effect they have on the landscape always gives me a new creative stimulus. Even a tree that has shed its leaves is a source of inspiration for me”. There is a close bond connecting Rasmus Kofoed to the natural world, and it

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Chef Rasmus Kofoed at work in the kitchen of his Geranium restaurant in Copenhagen.

Personally-selected herbs and green produce are vital ingredients in his recipes, and are a symbol of his close links with nature

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“Where does my concept of cooking come from? My childhood, definitely. It was spent in close contact with nature, and has played a vital role. Then I arrived in this lovely place, with its garden, a wealth of nature, the ocean... In short, I looked around and tried to work out what I could do.

Two dishes that build on the cornerstones of chef Kofoed’s cooking – the finest ingredients, extreme originality and creating beauty. From left, Wood Sorrel & Woodruff; Yellow Beets, Aromatic Seeds, Smoked Yoghurt & Söl

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never ceases to surprise and amaze him. The combination of his

landscape in Copenhagen, and chef Rasmus Kofoed would like

poetic creativity, ability, dedication and an intuitive grasp of his

to try preparing an on-board meal. “I’ve never prepared a dish

art that only great chefs possess have transformed Rasmus into

on board a yacht, it would be a fantastic challenge, as I love

a symbol of the new Nordic cuisine, always proud to find new

experimenting with ingredients and combinations. I always trust

ways of expressing and enhancing local ingredients. Geranium

my ideas, it makes me feel at ease wherever I am. My suggestion

restaurant is in the centre of the Danish capital, but his dishes

for an on-board meal? I’d go to the local market, then I’d choose

take his guests on a journey through a green world, a deeply

fish, of course, the freshest possible – I’m thinking for example

rural experience – visually, they seem like some kind of magic,

of scampi, cleaned and fried, served with a sauce based on herbs

complemented by a wonderfully tasteful table setting. “I like

and lemon, or maybe other local fish dressed with a sauce based

using local ceramics”, the chef explains. “I love colours, but as

on garlic, herbs and olive oil”. We don’t know when we’ll have

background for my dishes white is still the ideal choice. Basically,

the opportunity, but we’re more than ready for an on-board

I prefer a pure, simple presentation”. Water forms part of the

tasting by Rasmus Kofoed.

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Sporty yet elegant lines define this 40m, the 7th example to be built of the hugely successful 131 Sunseeker series which offers owners bespoke interiors tailored around their tastes

by DĂŠsirĂŠe Sormani - ph. by courtesy of Garry Castle, Modo Publishing

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legant yet understated and just sporty enough.

eco-friendly materials and tasteful decorative elements. Floor-to-

Glamorous but unshowy. Sunseeker yachts have it all.

ceiling windows frame spectacular sea views. Light walls and

It is no surprise they’ve starred alongside James Bond

sofas enhance the abundant natural light, resulting in a bright and

in some of the most thrilling scenes in Die Another

modern space. The chic dining area is great for eating with friends

Day, Quantum of Solace and Casino Royale.

and family gatherings too.

All Sunseekers have an unmistakably British stamp of luxury and

Aqua Libra sleeps up to 11 guests in five beautifully appointed

style. Timeless lines, clever use of space and light, and razor-sharp

staterooms. The stunning full beam master suite on the main

performance lie at the heart of the brand’s legendary heritage. But

deck has huge full-height windows, two private dressing rooms,

what really makes these boats so attractive is the fact that Sunseeker

and his and hers bathrooms. The lower deck provides four lavish

is very much like a big family: one that embraces everyone involved

guest suites: two VIP cabins with a queen-size bed and two twins

from the design and production teams to the sales, marketing and

convertible to king-size doubles, one with a Pullman berth.

support service staff, and, naturally enough, the owners, their

Aqua Libra’s contemporary good looks are underscored by highly

families and crews. All are equally passionate about the brand. Every

intuitive state-of- the-art audio and video technology for streaming

Sunseeker exudes that passion too in addition to a uniquely British

via Apple TV and Sonos systems.

mix of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. Aqua

Aqua Libra is much more spacious than most of her 150’

Libra is no exception. She is a 131, the largest of 11 new models

contemporaries on the market and offers a perfect balance of

launched by Sunseeker in the last 2 years. This particular model

interior and outdoor zones.

really is quite special. Aqua Libra is number 7 of her kind but

The sun deck has an inviting Jacuzzi, bar and large sunbeds, while

every single 131 is different because Sunseeker’s unique Bespoke

the bridge deck is a great BBQ spot with lots of seating.

service ensures it reflects the personality, desires and aspirations

Lastly, the beach club includes meticulously-engineered swimming

of its owner. At 40.05 metres in length and 8.09 in the beam, Aqua

platform that can be adjusted to the desired height above or below

Libra has four decks with brilliantly wide glass surfaces to blur the

the water.

divisions between the yacht’s interior living area and her exterior,

The bow lounge area is the best place to soak up the Mediterranean

drawing both sea views and air indoors.

sunsets. Aqua Libra now spends most of her time in Greek waters

The interiors are a mix of innovative design and modern amenities

as her owner is very passionate about the area’s natural beauty,

that is also charter-friendly - Aqua Libra is actually used for that

unbeatable hospitality and exquisite cuisine. He also describes his

very purpose in the Eastern Mediterranean, between the Greek

beautiful yacht as the best gift he has ever had as it allows him to

Islands and Croatia.

spend more time with his family.

The elegant main saloon features finely-grained woods, luxe fabrics,

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This shot, the stairs leading down to the lower deck. Opposite page, Aqua Libra’s spectacularly sleek lines.

Large windows and a variety of hull openings flood the interior with natural light as well as affording unparalleled sea views.

Opening page, Aqua Libra’s large, very welcoming main saloon. We loved the geometric patterns on the ceiling which are also picked up in the furnishings and cushions

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The polished surfaces of the bespoke furnishings made by the yard’s inhouse craftsmen reflect the light to stunning effect. Luxury woods are beautifully offset by aluminium edging and mirrored surfaces.

The high gloss look helps create a feeling of spaciousness without being overpowering.

Above, the master suite and, opposite, the ensuite bathroom. Page opposite, the formal dining area and a cosy corner of the saloon

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Naval Architecture and Exterior design Ewen Foster, Director of Design

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he main exterior feature of the 131 Yacht Sunseeker is the deep-V hull which offers safety, performance and amazing seakeeping. Aqua Libra has exterior living spaces laid over three decks and some very well-appointed luxury living spaces, which gave us an incredible blueprint to explore and develop.

With this particular 131 Yacht we wanted to use new exterior deck arrangements that use deep lounge-style seating to provide the ultimate in comfort for the owner and his guests. On the main deck, aft of the saloon, is a shaded and generous seating area, with a wraparound U-shaped sofa, large coffee table and oversized chairs, creating a real feel of extra comfort throughout all the exterior spaces.

We spent a lot of time working very closely with the owner and wanted to meet all his needs. We decided that the external sky deck and upper deck aft cockpit should be lengthened by approximately two metres to create additional deck space by accommodating a new bar and extra seating. In keeping with the theme of ‘voluminous whilst comfortable’, we created a fabulous sundeck, complete with wet bar, al fresco dining, sun pads, chaise loungers, deluxe Jacuzzi and partial shade. We placed particular emphasis the dining table with the huge barbeque on the upper deck as well as the sunbeds and the bar on the sky deck.

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The Sunseeker 131 has impressively large communal areas in its interior as the model was designed to allow all aboard relish the joy of seafaring in superb comfort.

Opposite page, bottom, the pilothouse which is equipped with leadingedge nav technology. State -of –the-art audio and video technology are integrated to intuitive effect and personal devices can be used to stream music and video through the Apple TV and Sonos systems

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Interior Design Stuart Jones, Interior Design Manager

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he success of every 131 Yacht interior design project is down to the design team’s relationship with each owner.

This was acutely evident when we met the Aqua Libra owner for the first time. We understood quite clearly their dreams and aspirations for their new yacht and they provided sufficient information to enable us to create a special interior that was refined, elegant and individually styled. One of our main objectives was to accentuate the feeling of space and light. The 131 Yacht includes a unique glass façade treatment with large windows that provide a penthouse feel. This is combined with simple lines and details to create a pure, serene and flowing interior.

We were particularly focused on special details in the bespoke furniture and fittings, and these were designed using rich dark woods with contrasting light lacquers. This created a very ‘East

meets West’ style. The darker elements sit against a neutral lighter envelope thus accentuating the finer details and this promoted a very tailored, balanced contemporary look.

The general architectural interior is complemented with a blend of soft textural fabrics and wall finishes, and these were carefully selected by the owner’s wife from a range of stylish options we presented. This stage was extremely detailed with unique sofas, armchairs, dining furniture, special bed designs and accompanying embroidered linens were all designed & manufactured to suit the bespoke interior.

Once the interior styling was agreed, we presented a range of special crockery, glassware and table cutlery options. We also worked with decorative lighting specialists and selected a range of exquisite lighting elements throughout the interior design. No project interior is left undressed and we spent time working with the owner and coordinating all the decorative interior accessories, even down to bespoke leather shoe boxes and special deck lanterns. The end result is cohesive and very personal to the owner. It is a project we are all very proud of.

The interior design team concentrated in particular on the detailing of the bespoke furniture and fittings which are made from rich dark woods with contrasting light lacquers for an ‘East meets West’ effect. The owner played an active role in the process to ensure the yacht was tailored around his personal tastes

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The Shipyard Phil Popham, Ceo at Sunseeker

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xceptional! The 131 Yacht is a proven model that Sunseeker owners aspire to with many customers trading up through the range.

Sunseeker offers an extensive range of luxury performance motoryachts from 50’ upwards providing a product for every customer. At this end of the market, customers expect the very best including our ability to customise elements of the 131 Yacht via our Bespoke programme.

The Sunseeker styling is unique, providing modern design matched to peerless technology, innovation, ample performance, reliability and luxury. There simply is no comparison, as demonstrated by its sales success. In total, Sunseeker has delivered over 125 yachts over 100 feet in length.

We have currently completed 11 of our 131 Yachts with 10 currently being built or in planning to be built for customers. In addition, we have delivered 15 of our 40 Metre Yachts and 8 of our 37 Metre Yachts giving a total number of 34 yachts built with 10 more currently planned to complete our current customer orders. M/Y Aqua Libra is one of 11 131 Yachts that we have delivered since the model was launched in 2016. Each one built to very unique requirements of their owners across the world. At least six of these have been sold into the Mediterranean through Sunseeker London Group. Now that the group has expanded into Italy too, I am confident we will be seeing many more Sunseeker’s like ‘Aqua Libra’ cruising the magnificent Italian waters very soon.

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Aqua Libra is very much a craft that will charm a whole variety of owners.

As one of the freshest superyachts available for charter in the East Med and Croatia, she is ideal for both groups of friends and families seeking a premier luxury experience aboard an internationally-renowned vessel

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Rome-based Exclusiva Design delivers turnkey projects thanks to its holistic Design and Build approach, working with designers, architects, artisans and artists to interpret clients’ dreams. Each resulting project is completely unique and showcases age-old skills

by Désirée Sormani - pictures by courtesy of Exclusiva Design

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ia Giulia is a historic Roman street that runs parallel to the Tiber for almost a kilometre. Once upon a time, it was the city’s chicest thoroughfare lined with merchants’ and bankers’ palazzi,

it is still one of its most elegant. It is also the home of Exclusiva Design, an architecture studio that has made luxury and exclusivity its byword.

Headquartered in a 16th century palazzo, the studio is a magnet for clients looking for something genuinely different. “Italy has the highest number of working architects both overall and in relative terms (2.5 for every inhabitant, ed.’s note),” says architect Fabio Mazzeo who founded

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Architect Fabio Mazzeo (photo), who founded the Roman studio with Vito Taddei. Exclusiva Design produces every single object and detail of each project, and now also has offices in both Shanghai and Moscow

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[ TREND SETTERS ] To side, samples of luxury fabrics and textiles. Left, the meeting room with its living wall. Below, an interior shot of the 16th century palazzo in which the studio is based.

the company with manager Vito Taddei in 2008. “When we were thinking about opening the studio, we decided to stand out from the crowd by focusing on Design and Build: a network of partnerships with 100 different professionals – artisans, artists – that work with us in a multidisciplinary way that starts from the concept and goes all the way to a turnkey project. We design everything right down the smallest details and then use artists and artisans for the actual making”. This winning formula has seen the studio go from strength to strength over the last decade.

“When we started out, there were just four of us and now there are around 60. When we tackle a project, we work with project managers, architects, designers and artists on various levels. We believe in syncretism in our profession,” says Mazzeo emphatically.

Walking into the Exclusiva building is an emotional experience in itself. The doors and windows are all original with the modern art adorning the walls somehow working to perfection

yet delicate, elegant and rough at the same time. I appreciate all

with the 16th century frescoes. The meeting room has an

its structural and aesthetic variations. I love rough iron, crafted

impressive living wall and there is a whole room devoted to

by the expert hands of a craftsman. I am fascinated by the work

samples of materials of all kinds: luxury textiles and fabrics,

of our artists too: Italy is brimming with excellence. I adore cross-

marble, woods and metals. “If you don’t live surrounded by

contamination and transversality.” This systematic approach

beauty, you can’t think beauty. Designing to us means looking,

to fostering crossovers between skill-sets is demonstrated very

listening and perceiving so that we can satisfy our clients’

ably in Exclusiva Design’s first nautical project. Progetto Bolide

needs. Designs for us are not a starting point but the result

is a radical 72m luxury superyacht designed for Tankoa and

of a process, passionate research and in-depth investigation.

sparked by the desire to create something unique, clearly inspired

Clients want to be told a story. The story of a design. And it

by Futurism, that would go beyond the traditional concept of a

all feels a little magical.” Those clients include high-calibre

yacht while retaining a tailor-made quality. It is based on three

international companies, businesspeople, magnates and heads

key ideas. The first is clearly evidenced by the over 500 m2 of

of state. “Richness thus becomes a tool to spotlight the skills of

glazed surfaces used on the yacht which seem to blend with the

high artisans whose knowledge base needs to be preserved and

steel hull, ensuring an immediate and uninterrupted view of the

showcased. In that sense, luxury can be ethical too.”

sea. The second idea regards the functionality of the interior

Mazzeo personally prefers metal to luxury materials. “It’s strong

space while prioritising comfort and the highest standards

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of privacy. The third key point is the interaction between inside

design. When we ask Mazzeo what he plans next, he is quick to

and outside, which, as they are the work of the same design team,

respond: “I would like to channel our creativity, enthusiasm for

coexist in perfect harmony. Available floor space totals an incredible

the unprecedented, and talent for synthesis into socially-innovative

1,500 m2 (600 of exterior deck and 900 interior). “We feel we have

projects. I want our appetite for innovation to produce results that

made a useful contribution to fuelling new insights in yacht design,

will have a positive impact on society. That is why we’ve created

particularly in layout configurations – we designed them like sets, so

the Fondazione Exclusiva, a not-for-profit organisation to promote

that in every single space there was something unexpected that would

creativity and implement projects that will drive innovation based

turn the below-decks experience into an exclusive moment in time.”

on culture and responsible economic development. The foundation

The project has elicited some serious interest and negotiations are

intends to create value by cultivating relationships between creativity,

underway on several fronts. All in all, it would seem that Exclusiva

society and the market through a three-pillar programme spanning

has succeeded in its ambition to bring a breath of fresh air to yacht

education, research and social innovation.”

Pictured here a sketch and renderings (above) of Progetto Bolide a radical 72m luxury superyacht designed for Tankoa and sparked by the desire to create something unique

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Exclusiva’s project list includes Gazprom Neft’s central offices in Saint Petersburg, Russia, the Summa Group offices in Geneva, the public spaces in the Lakhta Center, which includes Europe’s highest skyscraper currently under construction in Saint Petersburg, and the Ferrari China headquarters in Shanghai. Also in the mix are airport terminals, residential projects on private islands in Doha, and villas and apartments all over Europe and the Middle and Far East

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This uncompromisingly modern 50-metre from Heesen is a strong, chiselled beauty on the outside but a triumph of sophisticated complexity on the inside. Even her hybrid propulsion system is as new as it gets and delivers the most prized luxury commodity of the moment: silence

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eesen’s new 50-metre, Home, has not one but a

provided by the owner who wanted the nature and sea surrounding

whole slew of signatures. But let’s start with a few

his yacht to be the stars of the show.

of the most obvious: a chiselled, sober exterior that

The enormous rectangular windows dominating both main and

lends her a powerfully independent personality,

upper decks are used to frame the natural world outside and the

expansive full-height windowing and interiors that

interiors take the lead from this. The logical consequence for

are deceptively simple on first meeting yet soon reveal hidden

Gatto was a simple, linear style with anything unnecessary pared

depths of sophistication. Home also brings one other major plus

away with surgical precision to create a stage that never steals the

to the party – a factor that has become the new frontier when it

show from the stars. But what looks like simplicity at first glance

comes to luxury at sea: silence. The all-aluminium 50-metre is,

actually reveals a great deal of fine detailing and complexity on

in fact, the very first Fast Displacement Hull Form yacht to be

closer inspection. There are, for instance, a dazzling 14 different

fitted with a hybrid propulsion system. This is rather exciting

shades of white aboard as the result of in-depth research into how

as it means she can cruise in full-electric mode, an achievement

specific materials reflect light to produce the desired hue of white.

that won her the Best Naval Architecture Displacement and Best

In the spaces themselves, formal rigor coexists with elements

Ecological Design & Operation Innovation plaudits at the Boat

that create a sense of relaxed elegance. Geometrics and very

International Design & Innovation Awards 2018 in Kitzbühel.

strong architectural elements are skilfully softened by the likes of

In practice, this new talent translates to a sound level around 46

a stainless steel Franco Poli lounge chair in the veranda leading

decibels in the owner’s cabin. In layman’s language that is kind

to the main saloon, unaligned segments, also in stainless steel,

of noise levels of a rainy day or an evening at the theatre – much

and striped light fixtures that break up the pattern on decorative

quieter than the 60 decibels of an ordinary conversation or the

panels and bar counters.

80 of a busy restaurant.

Flashes of the owner’s favourite reds and burgundy also add a

Underway, Home’s profile is unmistakable and was hewn respect

spark of colour to spaces dominated by the contrast between icy

the aesthetic canons around which all Heesen yachts are crafted.

total white and warm teak floors.

For her exterior styling Omega Architects chose forms that,

The main saloon, owner’s suite and sky lounge are all bathed in

although radical, are never brutal or harsh. Her imposing straight

light, the latter being an extraordinary seafront veranda where

stem has a sculptural grace thanks to tapering lines and elegant yet

interior and exterior melt into each other to the extent that the

practical double spray rails. Home’s superstructure is striking too

outside world seems to flow into and through the teak-floored

and the sweep of the central staircase linking the aft saloon on the

space and its Paola Lenti furnishings.

main deck with the fixed swim platform is a striking architectural

Guests have five staterooms on the lower deck, including a full-

element in its own right.

beam VIP suite. There is also a wellness and gym area aft adjacent

Cristian Gatto was given the job of creating Home’s interiors

to the engine room – it even direct access to the main deck.

when she was already in build, working from a very specific brief

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The pleasure of silence‌thanks to her hybrid propulsion set-up, Home also has an whisper-like all-electric mode. Left, the bar area on the sun deck. The chairs and loungers are by Paola Lenti while the bar itself and coffee table were custom-designed by Cristiano Gatto. Opening page, the saloon on the main deck with a Franco Poli stainless steel lounge chair in the foreground

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Formal severity and a cool colour scheme warmed by flashes of red for the interiors.

Large floor-to-ceiling windows give a wonderful en plein air feel. The dining area on the main deck, above, is a prime example. The large table is the work of Cristiano Gatto while the chairs are by Cassina. Top left, the sky lounge with a teak floor to mirror the exterior decking. Bottom, the owner’s apartment on the main deck includes a panoramic cabin and private office

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Exterior designer Frank Laupman, CEO of Omega Architects

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he design brief asked for a straight bow and generous use of glass. These are just two of the design features that make Home a cut above the rest. Her chiselled bow with its sharp lines gives her progressive buoyancy when carving through rough waters, not to mention good seakeeping capacity, while her effective spray rails help to keep the bow dry.

Her angular shapes continue with the rectangular openings in the bulwarks, the use of straight sliding doors only (there are no rounded glass elements), and saloons tapered to give an emphasised elegance to the aft area.

Home boasts a striking profile and head�turning aesthetic, with a design that allows for a larger amount of space forward on the main deck.

She boasts vertical and horizontal elements that yield a calm and elongated silhouette, but there is still a reference to the soft-lined Heesens of previous years. This is beautifully exemplified by the mast foot on the top deck which rises up like a wing and supports the roof in a romantic reference to Heesen’s design heritage.

There are no less than three separate spaces on board Home that provide impressive views and a clear visual line of both the water and the sky, thanks to full-height windows and the lack of architectural barriers: the Owners’ suite, the aft saloon and the sky lounge, one of the most outstanding areas on board.

The wide, sweeping central staircase in the aft saloon, masterfully proportioned in keeping with the bulwarks, leads directly out on to the large fixed swim platform, where there is ample space for sun loungers, and which makes Home particularly attractive and open from the aft end. Awash with natural light and clear, uninterrupted visibility, the saloon provides direct access to the open stern and deep platform, inviting guests to swim in the open waters, as well as making for an elegant space from which to receive guests from the tender.

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The aerial photo above reveals the scale of Home’s exterior spaces. Tender storage is provided via a foredeck crane, leaving the transom clear for guests to enjoy the large fixed swim platform. Right, a close-up of the double spray rails that adorn the bow

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Interior Design Cristiano Gatto, founder Cristiano Gatto Design

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n line with the owner’s brief, we created a consistent and memorable design. The owner had asked for an easy, clean design that matched his lifestyle, and put exterior views and landscapes into the foreground. It was not easy for us to create a design that was rich and simple, linear and extremely complex all at the same time. As the Owner requested, our design provides a sense of pared-down emptiness internally that allows outdoor vistas to take centre stage.

We succeeded in doing this by discarding conventions and introducing some seriously refreshing thinking.

We stripped away all unnecessary decorative elements and focused on what really needed to be there. Home’s interior is not about the lack of illustrative elements, but rather the careful choice of where and how to use them.

The colour scheme balances the yacht’s design, declutters it and helps it breathe. The basically two-tone palette features no less than 14 different hues of white. Fabrics, leathers, and lacquered surfaces are in polar white contrasting with the warmth of teak, while iconic deep red and burgundy pieces of loose furniture catch the eye and juice up the design. Two main veneers - brushed Spruce and grey Koto - are used in different finishes and hues throughout the yacht.

Conviviality is a major issue on board, so the bar on the

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Sun Deck, for instance, is a main socialising point. The Owner asked for a design feature that had both aesthetic and functional qualities. We designed a bar counter with an asymmetric, organic shape which gives character to the whole deck and acts as its focal point.

Throughout the yacht, linearity and clean design create a fresh and extremely relaxing atmosphere, as the Owner requested.

Home was a challenging yet very rewarding project for us.

Cristiano Gatto custom-designed a whole slew of Home’s furnishings. Above, a sketch for a bookcase with another drawing for a table to its left. Below, a coffee table. One of the most iconic pieces is the asymmetric, organic bar in the sky lounge (bottom left). It is made from natural acrylic stone (70 per cent natural stone powder, 25 per cent high-quality acrylic resin and 5 per cent natural pigments). The LED lighting system adds a touch of drama at night too

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The Shipyard Mark Cavendish, Director Sales and Marketing

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eesen believes passionately in marrying performance with efficiency. We do this in different ways. In the case of the 50m Home, the world’s first Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) with hybrid propulsion, this is achieved by combining diesel and electrical propulsion.

The result is a unique, high-performance, supremely quiet displacement yacht with reduced environmental impact. This stunning piece of technology is wrapped in an elegant design package with exterior lines

by Omega Architects and an interior design by Cristiano Gatto.

Project Nova was sold to her enthusiastic owner in July 2016, and was launched and christened Home in April 2017. The short delivery time is thanks to the fact that at Heesen we are able to start construction in anticipation of the market demand for hybrid propulsion. A sister ship is already in build. It is a great advantage to be able start building on speculation: it is one thing to have that technical knowledge on paper, but quite another to put it into practice.

The term ‘hybrid’ refers to a drivetrain that draws on two or more power sources for propulsion and hotel needs, commonly diesel engines and electric motors, which can be used together or individually. When we consider such systems, the emphasis is usually on energy saving and reducing emissions. This is relevant in a hybrid car, but hybrid propulsion at sea has a wider set of aims. From an owner’s perspective, the main advantage is the enhanced comfort that the option of silent cruising provides. And Home is exceptionally quiet. In the quest for quiet, some hybrid yacht systems provide silent power, but their output is usually limited to hotel loads when at anchor, which was not Heesen’s primary objective. We want to also cruise in silent mode.

Home’s exterior are characterised by a long waterline and floor‐to‐ ceiling windows. In fact, she has 33 per cent more external glass than previous 50m Heesen semi‐ displacements.

Page opposite, two of Home’s signatures: her sculptural bow and theatrical central staircase aft

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VERTICAL

SENSATIONS

by Bianca Ascenti

Whether they’re minimal or Baroque, on board lifts have now become essential design elements. Sector leader Bertazzoni Lift Marine & ICM Marine produce custom made lifts that are manufactured entirely in house

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n 2006 Benetti revolutionised the on-board lift concept with the

brands, the two companies work in perfect harmony on custom-made

launch of the megayacht Galaxy. From that time on they acquired

products that can respond to the tastes of clients from the Middle

a new prestige, transformed from simple and almost always hidden

East, Asia, America and the Mediterranean with total expertise. This

transport units to fully-fledged elements of design. This new aspect

is clear from the number and status of the clients who commission

of yacht decor is made by Bertazzoni Lift Marine & ICM Marine,

increasingly elegant, sophisticated lifts for their megayachts. While

brand leader in the sector with now over 150 units sold, including lifts,

Benetti has made circular lifts its trademark on its pleasure craft,

luggage lifts and dumbwaiters. The companies also boast a packed

other famous yards like Ferretti Group, VSY, Baglietto, Codecasa,

order book. Young, but backed by a great deal of experience built up

Rossinavi, Perini Navi, Columbus Yacht and Gulf Craft now also

over years of working for civil industry, including prestigious hotel

use lifts – albeit with different layouts - as furnishing elements as

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The circular lift is a distinctive element on Benetti superyachts.

On board the 67-metre Seasense it has a more rigorous, formal look on the main deck (left), but is more sparkling and original on the sun deck

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Owners can choose from a large number of shapes and an even wider range of materials, including solid gold and eel skin for almost endless

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personalisation opportunities. On this page, three stages in the rise of the pop-up model, which appears “by surprise� from a unit

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well as highly-functional pieces of equipment. The pop-up lift - a version produced exclusively Bertazzoni Lift Marine & ICM Marine - has been extremely successful, appearing as if by magic from a table or unit on the Sun deck. Lifts made for yachts must, of course, respect legislative standards, but they offer an almost infinite range of personalisation opportunities - a wide variety of shapes, and materials ranging from leather, eel skin and chamois to select fabrics and solid gold, not forgetting opulent marbles and fine crystal. From pure minimalism to the most florid Baroque, everything is possible so long as the choices are in line with the yacht’s weight and interiors – there’s even a “light” version with aluminium risers. Making marine lifts, though, is no easy task – the operating system is subject to more stress and attack from corrosive agents like seawater than it is on land. As a result experience and materials quality play a crucial role. Bertazzoni Lift Marine & ICM Marine manufacture everything - cabins, doors, controllers etc - in house, and carry out stringent safety tests and checks on every individual component. They also train crew engineers, giving them the ability to take measures in the event of temporary difficulties. The painstaking nature of this work is clearly demonstrated by the fact that a yacht lift takes four times as long to install as a lift on land. Bertazzoni & ICM follows the client every step of the way, from the design stage to sea trials and post-installation. And to close the circle, the Vertec Marine division has just been launched to provide post-sales assistance. Operational 24/7 throughout the world, the company has a staff of highly-qualified technicians posted at the ports most frequently visited by megayachts, as well as personnel who are available at all times on a toll-free number and can carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance. On board elegance and safety includes lifts, too. www.bertazzoniascensori.com - www.icmlift.com 133

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NEW FRONTIERS The first step has been taken. Volvo Penta is aiming high with its newest and most powerful propulsion system, targeting the bigger end of the yacht market

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Amer Yachts was the first yard to put a quad IPS on a yacht of over 90’. In the photo: the Amer 110 Unique which sports the IPS 1200 set-up

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he superyacht world is the new reality for Volvo Penta which

major plus aboard where every last extra centimetre is precious.

is currently courting the big boats with the new D13-IPS1350,

Designed for boats of 10 to 15 metres in length, the IPS gradually

opening up exciting horizons brimming with potential in the

and inexorably carved out its market stake. Today, it is being used

process. The D13-IPS 1350 is actually an integrated package

on over 20,000 vessels built by around 550 international yards.

that combines the new D13 engine with the new-generation IPS.

However, at last September’s Cannes Yachting Festival, it was

The latter pod system has been a talking point for quite some

also spied aboard a superyacht, the 110’ Unique, a custom-built

years now. When Volvo launched it on the market in 2005,

Amer Yachts craft powered by a quadruple Volvo Penta IPS 1200

its independent forward-facing, counter-rotating propellers

set-up. “We were the first yard to adopt the IPS in the 90 foot-

revolutionised yacht propulsion as it had clear advantages over

plus segment and then subsequently on vessels such as the Amer

conventional straight shaft systems. Superior manoeuvrability,

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excellent fuel efficiency, improved performance, lower emissions

assemblies are so easy to install they really do open up different

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The D13-IPS1350 combines the new-gen IPS pod with the D131000 engine. Available as a twin, triple or quad set-up with the latter unleashing a massive 5,400 hp

was awarded the ‘Engine-Propulsion of the Year’ title.

Even a cursory glance at the technical specs of the new D13IPS 1350 reveals it will do the job very nicely for superyachts of up to 120’. Twin, triple and quadruple set-ups are available with the latter of these unleashing the equivalent of 5400 hp which, according to Volvo Penta’s technicians, will easily put a 36-metre superyacht on plane. On top of all that, Volvo Penta has radically redesigned its 13-litre engine model and drivetrain. This overhaul produced the likes of new pistons, high-efficiency injectors and improved cooling systems, which add up to an 11 per cent power boost compared to the previous iteration. The D13-1000’s optimised power-to-weight ratio work better and more easily in engine room. Volvo Penta also

and excellent low-end torque deliver incredible power on

provides an integrated electronics system, intruders, electric

demand too. “The philosophy we have at Volvo Penta,” says

fins, pods and engines. Dealing with just one company is a

Stefan Carlsson, head of Volvo Penta’s Marine Diesel segment,

major advantage for us into the bargain.”

“is to look to the future and that is an attitude shared by our

The Amer-Volvo Penta partnership is a solid one. In 2016, the

customers. We have state-of-the-art technology. Our IPS system

companies received joint plaudits for the Amer Cento, which

is an exceptional achievement. To be powering superyachts with

was named ‘Most Innovative Yacht’ while Volvo Penta’s IPS

IPS opens up a new era in yachting.” www.volvopenta.com

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BACK TO THE FUTURE

The streamlined, cleanly-designed 100’ Corsaro is a reimagining of an iconic 1980s Riva flagship with modern styling elements. A whole new fly philosophy ideal for owners seeking just the right sporty edge to their elegance. A very cool mix indeed

by Désirée Sormani

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hen it premiered in 2017, the Corsaro won instant international acclaim and success as far afield as the East. A celebration of

the eponymous flying bridge and Riva flagship of the 1980, this yacht is, however, much more than a reissue of an old and pretty legendary favourite. It is actually more of a link between the iconic Riva boats that have become the elegant symbol par excellence of the Made in Italy ethic, and the megayacht market the Bergamo Feretti Group brand is now beginning to explore. Unsurprisingly therefore everything aboard has been designed not just with functionality and sumptuous comfort in mind but also to exude the same sense of powerful beauty and exclusivity as a megayacht.

Both the 100’ Corsaro’s interiors and exterior styling are the work of Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta’s Officina Italiana Design studio which has partnered Riva’s Product Strategic Committee and Engineering Department for over two decades. The Corsaro is strikingly clean of line and clothed in resolute yet organic forms.

“The Corsaro was conceived for owners that want be out in their boat but also like style and elegance. The kind of people that see beauty in exquisitely precise detailing,” says Officina Italiana Design’s chief designer Mauro Micheli. “With respect to the model it replaces in the 98-100’ segment, superb design and style were the priorities whilst also keeping in mind the need for much more onboard space.” Some of the stylistic choices aboard were borrowed from the yard’s recent and widely-applauded models, not least the 76’ Perseo, the 88’ Florida and the 88’ Domino. Examples include the dark dome, a sleek Shark Grey livery alternated with Bright Black accents, the use of materials such as carbon-fibre for many details. “This creates a kind of aesthetic continuity with Riva’s newer models as well as adding successful styling cues,” explains the designer.

The Corsaro’s talents don’t stop there, however. This is a yacht designed to really allow owner and guest to live the sea in all its many aspects.

Al fresco areas abound, from the large aft cockpit where guests are welcomed aboard by the sight of freestanding Paola Lenti furnishings to the swim platform created when the stern hatch opens out, the immense flybridge and private chill-out area forward. “The Corsaro has made a big impact internationally because of its standard of comfort which translates into more space and al fresco areas. Forward of the sun pad, for instance, there’s quite a spacious yet very private area that has won a lot of fans. It is a perfect pulpit to savour the spectacle of the sea from,” adds Officina Italiana Design CEO Sergio Beretta.

The Corsaro’s chic yet refined interiors are enhanced too by the presence of the leading Italian designer brands, creating a genuine dialogue

The 100’ Corsaro has a Shark Grey hull and superstructure livery. That metallic grey is complemented by a Bright Black superstructure accents. A real modern classic addition to the Riva fleet. Opposite, a generous side walkway

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Left, the large, welcoming fly is sheltered by a hard top and has a dining table surrounded by Dedon Seax chairs. The panoramic cockpit features freestanding Paola Lenti furnishings. Above, the saloon with Minotti sofa and Brooklyn armchairs by Poltrona Frau. In the foreground, an Avcerbis International table and Poltrona Frau’s Fitzgerald chairs. Below, the master stateroom with Hermès.

Page opposite, bottom, the master shower. The foredeck is the perfect pulpit from which to admire the changing moods of the sea

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The VIP stateroom aft with Ivano Redaelli bed coverlet and throw. Left, the storage-rich mirrored lobby off which the four guest staterooms open

with the exterior spaces. Walnut is used throughout and is the real star of the show thanks to a positively magical pairing with stainless steel edging, white lacquer inserts and matt Seal Brown finishes. The ceilings, walls and certain furnishing elements have also been trimmed in brown leather. The saloon is ravishing with light pouring in through expansive windows that meld seamlessly into the design of the superstructure and hull. A big Andersen sofa by Minotti is accessorised with Dulce Hermès cushions which in turn reference the Poltrona Frau Fitzgerald chairs. The wide-body master suite is both spacious and divinely comfortable, dominating the entire bow area of the main deck.

The décor materials used in the saloon are picked up here too.

Furnishings include a gorgeous red leather Hermès chair for the vanity table nicely complemented by the Dulce cashmere cushions, also by Hermès. The coverlet and throw on the bed are by Ivano Redaelli. There are also four guest staterooms on the lower deck: two VIPs aft, and a port double and starboard twin forward. www.riva-yacht.com

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[ MUST HAVE ]

Elegance is in the air A sublimely retro aircraft that turns travelling into exhilarating flight, the Waco bi-planes are real one-offs, hand-built in a facility that feels more like a studio than a factory

by Sergio A. Barlocchetti - pictures by courtesy of Waco Aircraft

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here’s a big difference between a pilot and an aviator. One

also equipped with absolutely modern safety systems, avionics

is a technician; the other is an artist in love with flight”

and instrumentation. With just a few absolutely unique examples

wrote aviation pioneer and entrepreneur Elrey Jeppesen. Waco

lovingly built, this is more time machine than anything else. It is a

planes exist for the latter. In this modern world of ours, luxury

very physical aircraft to fly and you’ll hear the wind in the stringers

and exclusivity mean owning something precious, handcrafted.

as you gently lift off and start to gain altitude over a world bathed

An aeroplane that will fly you to the glorious heights of the golden

in the warm glow of the setting sun….Not that it is that gentle

era of aviation back in the 1920s and 30s. The great thing is

a process, however, as a 300 hp Jacobs 7-cylinder radial engine

that while it looks like a classic biplane, this compact beauty is

(injection as optional) can make around 100 knots or just under

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An open cockpit with leather interior and wings with a wood spar/rib frame structure exude 1920s and 30s glamour. That said, integrated digital avionics can be installed to replace the analogue instruments

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The new YMF-5F revives the legendary 1935 YMF considered by many to be the most beautiful and desirable sport biplane ever built. Available in a choice of classic or amphibious versions

170 km/h. There is room for two passengers on the bench seat

scent of the leather which is handstitched to create the interior

behind the pilot – they too will have to wear the compulsory

upholstery while the hold is large enough for a couple of weekend

goggles and white flying scarf, of course!

bags. But don’t fret at all the wood spar/rib frame wing structure.

Waco (Weather Aircraft Co) was founded in the 1920s and

The wings themselves are unbelievably robust and have certified

within a decade was the most successful aircraft builder in the

G limits of +5.2 G and -2.1 G at 2950 lb maximum takeoff

US. Its planes were faster, more imposing and costlier than those

load! Beneath its classy finish, the double cockpit hides resolutely

of its rivals. But if you stowed one in your personal hangar, it

modern instrumentation and although its style demands analogue

would hold its value, just like a classic car or a piece of vintage

readouts, it is possible to have integrated digital avionics installed

jewellery. Plus these were planes that screamed the difference

and approved. The open cockpit is not a problem either – the

between travelling in an aircraft and real flight.

windshield is designed to deflect the air flow and heaters keep

The YMF was launched in 1935 and is, to many connoisseurs,

occupants comfortable. Even if you have just got your pilot’s

the most beautiful and covetable sports plane ever built. Now

licence and are still feeling a little reticent, have no fear: Waco

that iconic beauty is making a spectacular return as the YMF-5F.

includes training in the purchase price. A high-spec model will

Quality is, of course, paramount. Only the very finest fir trunks

set you back the guts of $600,000 (the 2018 WACO YMF-5F

are used to make the wing spars and every inch is handcrafted

Super, Standard Equipment 598,600 USD) but the admiring

and then inspected by expert eyes at the company at Kellogg

glances you’ll get every time you touch down at an airfield will

Regional Airport in Battle Creek (MI, USA) which feels more

make it all worthwhile. So the only question now is: are you a

like a studio than a factory. Guests are greeted by the heady

pilot or an aviator? www.wacoaircraft.com

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A SEAFARING

C O M E T

by Mary Hegarty

An ambitious concept that earned Thibaud Le Merdy the Young Designer of the Year award in 2017, Comète is clothed in ultra-sporty lines and offers great swathes of elegant spaces with the exteriors the real star of the show

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he Comète Project, which spans an 80m superyacht and its attendant limousine and day cruiser tenders,

is the startlingly ambitious concept that won 25 year old Thibaud Le Merdy the Young Designer of the Year title in 2017. The Frenchman cut his design teeth in Marco Casali’s Too Design Italian studio but then moved back to the French Riviera where he spent three months in the Oceanco Design office prior to taking up a job with Silver Arrows Marine.

Le Merdy thought long and hard about the Comète mother ship as his goal was strike a delicate balance between a chic elegance and sportiness of line as well as ensuring it was a very feasible project that would be ready to build

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A majestic stern view of Comète showcasing her massive relaxation areas complete with suspended glass pools, tropical gardens, waterfalls, Jacuzzi and wellness area. Arriving guests are greeted by a spectacular central staircase that runs up to the main deck

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The wonderfully airy, spacious and minimalist exterior lounge on the main deck. Note the theatrical waterfall in the background that acts as a divider with the dining area. Comète will also have two 11m tenders. The Biela Cruiser, left, was designed to whisk guests and a plethora of fantastic water toys to the beach and beyond

immediately. He also focused on enhancing the al fresco living

dining space, lounge and Jacuzzi section on the latter.

areas to allow guests connect with the sea as much as possible.

Both of the tenders are 11-metres and were designed not merely

Nature is all around thanks to very creative flourishes such as zero

to reflect the lines and contours of the mother ship but also her al

gravity pools and tropical gardens.

fresco living ethic. The Halley limousine will whisk guests ashore in

The outside lounge forward on the main deck is a lovely cosy,

complete safety and comfort. It can seat up to eight in the interior

private nook to gently fritter away the time close by the water. A

where there is a bar and a day head but there is also plenty of

gorgeous waterfall tumbling down from upper deck pool separates

space forward on the main deck with the steering position in its

this spacious area from the dining area.

own space aft.

Le Merdy’s other main concern as he designed the concept was to

The Biela Cruiser, on the other hand, was conceived to guarantee

make life aboard as comfortable for passengers as possible. To do

guests as much fun during their stay aboard as possible. It has its

so he slotted in an impressive array of relaxation areas including

own built-in sporting fishing chairs aft and a broad stern platform

a wellness space that offers amazing 180-degree sea views. The

to facilitate water sports. There is even a roomy open-plan area on

forward section of the upper deck and the sun deck are also very

the foredeck for stowing any and all kinds of water toys to bring

much wellbeing-centred with a pool area on the former and a

either out to sea or to the beach.

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[ TENDER ]

TWIN SOULS Thanks to its captivating performance and revolutionary space, the Anvera 55 is much more than just a tender. It’s a genuine crossover boat, opening up a whole new way of living the sea.

Ingenious and high-tech, its signature clean, edgy styling is inspired by the hydrodynamic purity

by Paola Bertelli

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he sides of the cockpit open out to create a magnificently generous 22

None of this should come as any surprise, however, given that the Anvera

square metre water-skimming beach area large enough for armchairs,

55 is the work of the LG yard founded by Luca Ferrari, Giancarlo Galeone

sun loungers and sun shades, even a shower. This is a whole new and

and Gilberto Grassi, three stalwarts of the Italian boat-building industry

radically different approach to tender living that delivers both effortless

with strong associations to Ferretti. As a powerboat driver, Luca Ferrari

contact with the sea and absolute comfort.

also won the World Offshore Class 1 World Championship, while Gilberto

But that is not the only interesting thing about the Anvera 55. The

Grassi managed Team Italia Offshore from 1989 to 1997. The Anvera 55’s

astonishingly light yet robust 17-metre built from carbon-fibre and epoxy

clean, elegant lines burst with sporty aggression and were designed by

resin is a real animal, seething with exhilarating speed and power. Twin

Drudi Performance. Inspired by the sleek, high-speed shape of dolphins,

650 hp Caterpillars unleash a red-line speed of 45 knots thanks to a

the legendary motorbike helmet designer made a seamless transition to

super-efficient weight-power ratio which means fewer horses are needed,

the nautical world bringing with it a definite whiff of competition.

cutting fuel consumption to a tempting five litres a nautical mile at its

The two superbly sinuous 12-metre airfoil posts that edge deckhouse and

cruising speed of 40 knots.

cockpit cover are the tender’s signature. We also loved the intriguing air

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intake integrated into the single very light column supporting the superstructure. The detailing

A blistering 45-knot top speed

aboard the Anvera 55 is exquisite as is the carbon-fibre and steel finish.

has not the slightest impact

The interior offers four berths, two sofas, a corner galley and a bathroom with shower. The

on the Anvera 55’s onboard

layout has a modern, minimalist vibe but is also thoroughly practical. Generous amounts of

comfort levels. Above, the aft

natural light filter in through the windows on the sides of the superstructure and cleverly-

area transforms into a sea-

positioned mirrors help create a sense of real space. The Anvera 55 is very clearly a visionary

skimming terrace. Amidships

craft produced by visionary people with an eye firmly on the future. It offers a take on

the streamlined futuristic-

seafaring predicated on large spaces, speed and modern design. As Luca Ferrari himself

looking instrumental console

told us: “Innovating means doing things no one else has been able to: the Anvera optimises

has at its back an eight-seater

dimensions and performance to an unprecedented extent, and is a brilliant distillation of entirely Italian leading-edge technology.”

table. The interiors are modern and functional too

www.anvera.it

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WILD THING It may still be a prototype but this electric motorbike also has actual miles on the clock.

The future-forward Zvexx design really packs a punch too.

Ideal for yachts and blistering yet eco-friendly forays ashore

by DĂŠsirĂŠe Sormani

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vexx P1 is a name you might want to remember. Because we bet you’ll be hearing a lot more about it in the future.

Although still at the prototype stage, this electric motorbike is perfect for speed-loving owners that like to surround themselves with the best. An edgy attention-grabber, it will ensure you roll off your gigayacht in style. In fact, it has already attracted admiring crowds at St Tropez and Monaco.

Described by its constructor as “a fusion of raw biker appeal and unbridled electric force”, the Zvexx P1 unleashes a savage and instantaneous 1200 N-m of torque. Anyone that has ever experienced a high performance electric vehicle will be aware they deliver maximum torque from zero rpm without any gear shifts or clutch. In this case that means 0 to 80 km/h in about 3 seconds – razor-sharp acceleration for a radical ride unmatched by any other bike. With zero vibration and an unrelenting surge of power to boot.

The Zvexx P1 is the only fully registered bike of its kind, and can be seen out and about, hugging the curvy roads around Lake Geneva.

Silence is one of the signatures of electric drives and the Zvexx P1’s designers saw no need to fake the shriek of a conventional bike with an artificial soundtrack. Instead they realised that the bike’s silent motor adds a ghostly quality that leaves bystanders wondering what exactly they are seeing as the bike streaks by.

Featuring a tubular steel frame, aluminium alloy wheels, reinforced fibre body panels and some smaller carbon fibre elements too, the prototype is worth around 120,000 USD and Zvexx is already thinking about a limited production run for the future. http://zvexx.com

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[ The WATCH ]

AN IMPORTANT anniversary

Audemars Piguet, an illustrious fine watchmaking brand founded

in Le Brassus, Switzerland, in 1875, is celebrating its Royal Oak Offshore model, launched twenty-five years ago, with a prestigious new collection

by Paolo De Vecchi

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Three images of the new Royal Oak OffShore by Audemars Piguet, an automatic chronograph and diver’s watch in steel produced for the 25th anniversary of the model’s launch

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xactly 25 years ago, Swiss watch manufacturer Audemars Piguet presented its OffShore model, an even more majestic and spectacular development of the already imposing Royal Oak, produced since the

mid-1970s. We have to take a step back in time for clearer understanding of this timepiece’s importance to modern watchmaking. The Royal Oak appeared over the horizon like a sort of UFO, an unidentified object in the skies of the industry of the time, as it bore the name of a luxury brand but overturned all its hallmark elements – apart from quality, of course – starting from its imposing dimensions and the use, at least in the first versions, of steel. And when the Royal Oak OffShore was launched about twenty years these features were exaggerated even further, gaining the approval of a public looking for large, showy, instantly recognisable objects to adorn their wrist.

From then on it has been referenced in over a thousand different models, but for the watch’s 25th anniversary Audemars Piguet has presented it once again in an updated version, but generally similar to that first model of 1993.

The celebratory collection includes two other OffShore models, also with a chronograph, but whose dial reveals the mechanical movement based on architectural criteria and featuring a tourbillon, a complication adopted by the most prestigious fine watchmaking brands.

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[ The WATCH ] The dominance of design The watchmaking industry, especially where wristwatches are concerned, has undergone many changes, brought about above all by changing stylistic values, but the initial impact with the rules of design (form following function, for example) occurred for the first time during the 1970s. In 1972 Gérald Genta, regarded as one of the greatest watch stylists of our times, created the angular, solid shape of the Royal Oak for the Audemars Piguet brand. Destined to become a pattern for a totally new type of timepiece, this model combined the sporty appeal of steel with the aesthetic luxury and manufacturing prestige of the Audemars Piguet brand. Such a shape had never been seen before, featuring an integrated bracelet and an octagonal bezel mounted with eight visible screws. It gained a stellar reception from the most demanding and knowledgeable section of the public. The dial, with its deep guilloche finish called “Tapisserie”, completed this masterpiece of inventiveness.

The version of Royal Oak OffShore Tourbillon with steel or rose gold case. The diver’s chronograph has a rubber bracelet and manually-wound movement with tourbillon regulator

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[ JEWELS ]

THE

WARMTH O F COLOR

Mahogany is one of the most highly-prized woods. Used in interior design for its soft tones, it’s also perfect for jewellery

by Beatrice Galbiati

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t grows exclusively in the Americas, and is one of the most popular

hints of plum and violet purple. Like a fine, well-structured red

woods in yacht building because of its warm, elegant colour and

wine, this lovely rainbow of colours is deep, dark and intense.

infinite shades, and this colour is often named Mahogany.

Now imagine it in the form of jewellery worn against a dazzling

The Mahogany colour is a red that is “dirtied” with black and blue,

porcelain-white skin – here it reaches the peak of its beauty and

transforming it into a dark Bordeaux, vaguely scarlet or ruby with

expressive power. We present a precious selection to wear.

Oposite: Polished rose gold and aged gold bracelet with rhodium garnets - Tango with concealed clasp, by Pomellato.

2. The ever-shifting light of the natural gems in the satin gold necklace from the Jaipur Collection by Marco Bicego 3. Rhodium-plated

rose

gold

and

cabochon-cut

pink

tourmaline, rubies and black spinels for the Rosa dei Venti ring by Giampiero Bodino.

4. Rose gold for the chain with garnet pendant in the Luce

Collection by Mattioli.

5. Pendant earrings with pink tourmalines and white and black diamonds –Tour-Eiffel by Villa Gioielleria.

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[ HOTEL DESIGN ]

ROOM WITH A VIEW

Set like a pearl in one of the most spectacular corners of the Mediterranean, the Verdura Resort offers its guests an array of exclusive rooms and suites plus six beautifully-appointed villas for a genuinely luxurious, chilled-out vacation experience

by Désirée Sormani

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Verdura Resort was created by Olga Polizzi and Flavio Albanese. Intelligent design, comfort and privacy - the 203 rooms, 47 suites and six unique luxe villas have it all. Pictured here is Villa Acacia just a few steps from the water’s edge

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die treat too thanks to the resort’s eight restaurants which are supervised by Maestro Fulvio Pierangelini and use only local, traditional Sicilian ingredients. A brilliantly selected and structured wine list does the rest. There are also three Kyle Philips-designed golf courses (the Sicilian Open was held here in 2012), six tennis courts, a football pitch, infinity pool and, of course, an excellent gym with fantastic fitness and meditation programmes. Joggers will love running the trails

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through the property’s olive and citrus groves too. verlooking crystal-clear waters, it has more than 1.8 kilo-

The 4,000 square metre Verdura Spa offers a more holistic approach

metres of private southern Sicilian coastline all to itself and

to body-mind fitness through tailored treatments and programmes

nestles in 230 hectares of parkland. A Rocco Forte Hotel, the 5

with facilities including four spectacular thalassotherapy pools, two

star Verdura Resort boasts 203 elegant rooms and 47 suites, each

saunas and a sublime hammam.

one unique and sophisticated yet designed to reflect the natural sur-

The villas’ guests can also avail of the exclusive cabanas located in a

roundings and create a relaxed family ambience. What comes as

nicely secluded corner of the private beach where they can chat with

a very pleasant surprise, however, is its six villas, three of which

one of four U Canoscituris which are literally connoisseurs of the

brand-new and debuting in the 2018 season.

island with a deep and abiding passion for it and its traditions. They

The villas can accommodate up to nine guests apiece and vary in

essentially will reveal the secrets of local living to guests and sug-

size form 260 square metres to 280 square metres. The result is a

gest authentic ways of exploring Western Sicily and all the wonderful

very different hotel experience on a par with a luxury suite combi-

experiences it has to offer. The U Canoscituris put the Verdura’s gue-

ned, of course, absolute privacy. Each villa has its own garden, a

sts in touch with local people so that they take home a genuine insight

large patio for hosting dinners and lunches, and elegant bedrooms

in the area and its stories, for a truly unforgettable experience.

with spa-style bathrooms. Clearly their guests will enjoy a real foo-

www.roccofortehotels.com/verdura-resort

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These shots reveal the cosy, comfortable spaces in two of the six villas on the Verdura Resort property. All have spacious outdoor terraces. One has a beautiful private pool and sun loungers, another an invigorating Jacuzzi. Each has a kingsized four-poster bed and living area

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[ REAL ESTATE ]

A REGAL RESIDENCE Overlooking the manicured gardens of Buckingham Palace, Pall Mall and The City, No. 1 Palace Street enjoys an unrivalled location that sets a new benchmark in residential architecture.

The exterior is by Squire and Partners

by Roxanne Hughes

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s London addresses go, it doesn’t get more regal than No. 1 Palace Street. This spectacular property is situated in what

is arguably the most prestigious of London locations, opposite Buckingham Palace.

The exciting redevelopment of this Grade II listed building, built in 1861 and originally intended to provide grand hotel accommodation to royal guests, involves a new, elegant yet contemporary façade by architects Squire and Partners and will include 72 apartment residences, underground parking, communal gardens, a private pool, a restaurant providing personal catering, over 6,000 sq. ft. of extensive leisure facilities and a full concierge service.

The Abu Dhabi Financial Group acquired the site in 2013, at a price of £310 million, and responsible for the development and restoration of the property to its former splendour are London-based luxury experts, Northacre.

In a mix of architectural influences, No. 1 Palace Street will reflect five iconic styles: 1860s Italianate Renaissance, 1880s

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Built in 1861 and now known as No. 1 Palace Street, the complex offers 72 spacious, sophisticated apartments. All have oak floors, oversized doors and 15-foot-high ceilings to showcase the building’s historic heritage, and also feature absolutely state-of-the art technology

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French Renaissance, 1880s French Beaux Arts, 1890s Queen

ces and restored period features, preserving the building’s signifi-

Anne, and contemporary styling.

cant heritage, while state-of-the-art technology ensures residents

The CEO of Northacre, Niccolò Barattieri di San Pietro is exci-

will have everything they need at their fingertips. Oak floors,

ted by what the development means for the firm, “No. 1 Palace

oversized doors, and 15-foot-high ceilings create spaces that are

Street is an exceptional proposition in an unrivalled location, and

both sophisticated and homey, overlooking the manicured gardens

will tempt the most discerning of buyer. Northacre has now built

of Buckingham Palace, Pall Mall and The City.

more luxury homes than any other developer in London and this

If you require more space than your three-bed, three-bath, duplex

development will both cement Northacre’s position as an industry

apartment or penthouse offers, the property has an additional re-

leader and set a new standard for what buyers demand from a

ception room that can be used for meetings or transformed into a

London home.”

magnificent private dining room. There’s also a study and library

Entering the building through the grand entranceway, which will

room, all of which benefit from tasteful decor and meticulous inte-

immediately embrace residences in a calm sanctuary of polished

rior design by Northacre’s own interior division, N Studio.

marble and gold, a striking contrast to the busy traffic and noise

The residences, due for completion in 2019, are now publically li-

of The Mall, expansive hallways then lead off to the private apart-

sted for sale. For this unique opportunity to own a piece of history

ments.

and a particularly exclusive postcode, prices start at £2.15 million.

The carefully considered interior design promises original firepla-

http://numberonepalacestreet.com

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No. 1 Palace Street is hard to match in terms of location and quality. Aside from its luxury apartments, it offers residents a swimming pool, garden, car parking, restaurant, over 6,000 sq. ft. of extensive leisure facilities and a full concierge service

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