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Five Questions to... Lamberto Tacoli

Design District: Roberto Minotti

Against the Wind

30 Work in Progress 42

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98 Megayacht: 85m Lürssen Areti 110 Art on Board: Wood and Freedom 114 Mise en Place: Mario Luca Giusti

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LAMBERTO TACOLI PERINI NAVI CHAIRMAN & CEO by Désirée Sormani

Is there an air of optimism in the sector? What are your thoughts in that regard? This is certainly a positive time for the sector and the companies are starting to see their sales go up again and, consequently, the value of their output. According to the Boating Market Monitor drawn up by Nautica Italiana and Deloitte, the Italian shipbuilding industry recorded 9% growth in the first quarter of this year, with an expected year-end figure for 2018 of 12-15%. I also think that that Italian market is now officially buoyant again after years of profound crisis and that the companies need to continue to innovative, keeping quality standards high and, most of all, working together to retain our leadership position in the world nautical industry. What was the situation like in Perini when you joined it a year ago? I arrived in Perini Navi after the Perini family and the Tabacchi family signed their agreement. At that time, this prestige, historic Italian shipbuilding brand required radical strategic reorganisation. The route we’ve gone down so far with our new shareholders and Fabio Perini has allowed the yard to come to the market with new resources and renewed energy. The change has also provided huge impetus for innovation which has always been part of the Perini Navi DNA. The boats currently in build and the new models we’ll be launching shortly are clear proof of that. So what is the situation now after a year of work? How is the orders book looking? We worked very hard indeed on several different fronts and I am very satisfied with what we’ve achieved. We’re getting positive feedback from the market, too. Right now we have five new boats already in build on our orders book – three sailers – a 60, a 47 and a 42-metre – and three motoryachts - a 56, a 53 and a little gem of a 25-metre. But we’re expecting a few pleasant surprises in the near future, too! What was your strategy for getting this historic megasailer brand back on top again? Perini Navi has always been a leader, a brand that symbolises innovation, quality and elegance, synonymous with a new, absolutely unique way of living and interpreting the sea. When I joined Perini Navi, I very passionately wanted to drive forward our “One Brand, One Company” philosophy – one brand for sailing and motoryachts, a single strong name that would continue to represent a spearhead of the Made In Italy ethic worldwide. I also wanted to inject strong impetus into innovative product lines whilst retaining the company credo of putting the product and client at the heart of everything. I have huge belief in the projects we are working on and we intend strengthening our product range still further also. What are your production plans right now? In the course of 2018, we should have 8-9 yachts building in our Viareggio, La Spezia and Yildiz (Turkey) at the same time. 22

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What functional and aesthetic idea inspires your concept of the sofa and relaxation? The different ways of interpreting and livings spaces and constantly evolving living styles inspire our creative process. We are inspired by the flow of contemporary life which is increasingly cosmopolitan and multicultural. Minotti’s second sofa is a response to a demanding community that travels and is looking for an elegant, international style that’s also comfortable and versatile, so that they will feel at home no matter where they are in the world. When we design new seating systems, we imagine how every single element can come to life in the every day: all in the context of a contemporary-classic and timeless style that goes beyond time and trends. What in Minotti’s view are the cornerstones of a quality product? The key formula with Minotti-designed products is expressing the Made in Italy concept to the fullest, a mix that encapsulates elegance, character, comfort and also seamlessly melds tradition and technology. Each product translates an easily-identifiable aesthetic code most notably through the selection of luxe materials, sophisticated colour combinations and meticulous bespoke care that goes into every construction detail. What are the new backdrops for quality soft furnishings? Today’s consumers are becoming more demanding, sophisticated and knowledgeable in their choices. They are looking for high quality, powerfully expressive products that they can recognise themselves in. In yachts, as with residential and hospitality projects, there is a growing need to qualify and characterise outdoor spaces too now. Hence our decision in 2013 to launch an outdoor collection of our own that would imbue open-air spaces with personality using very comfortable, flexible elements designed for terraces, gardens, spas or elegant yachts. So what’s your top new product for 2018? This year is the company’s 70th anniversary so we presented a multifaceted collection open to design philosophies from different cultures. Our flagship products are our seating systems: Alexander and Granville, by Rodolfo Dordoni and Christophe Delcourt, which are designed for medium-to-large living spaces. Then there are Russell and Tape, designed by Rodolfo Dordoni and the Nendo studio, which are more compact and so ideal for residential and hospitality settings. Lastly, for outdoor spaces we have the modular Quadrado system which is the fruit of Marcio Kogan’s design and architectural experience and inspired by nature and the nautical world. Does Minotti “live” onboard yachts so to speak? The nautical world has undergone a real revolution in the last decade: the designers have poured their style and savoir-faire into producing a whole new interpretation of the spaces involved. What owners are looking for is uniqueness and personalisation, a style that is becoming less and less linked to the nautical sector’s canons. Minotti embraced that particular challenge years ago by offering a harmonious, elegant ensemble of furnishing elements that expresses a high standard of both technological and manufacturing nous. 24

[ AGAINST THE WIND ]

THE FLIGHT FROM FRANCE… by Andrea Pezzini, CEO & Co-Founder Floating Life

When the law changes, the yacht fleet moves on as

the end). The same thing is now unfolding in France

one. The new French government announced and then

which back then, was only too happy to welcome

implemented several labour and fiscal legislation changes

the very same people packing their bags once more.

that have impacted on the yachting sector. Changes to

Europe demands the same rules for everyone and

payments to French nationals working on yachts flying

gradually they are being introduced. Competition

foreign flags and also for boats that spend more than

between EU member states is tapering off.

180 days a year in French yards or waters have set the

We’ll see how it all ends up. But in the meantime,

migratory machine in motion.

one piece of advice: seek advice from sector experts and don’t put all your faith in the

A few years ago, there was a mass exodus from the

information you find on the internet

Italian coasts after various moves against yacht owners

which often only adds to the confusion caused

were announced (they were never really implemented in

by this legislative jungle.

In terms of charters, you would be well advised to carry out and register the entire voyage in international waters if you don’t want to run into VAT problems…. May the wind be behind you….taxed or otherwise!

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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

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ack in May, Fincantieri Yachts introduced its new Griffin Series of fully custom megayachts which will span 66, 77, 88 and 99-metre models, at the Versilia Yachting Rendez-vous in Viareggio. The Griffin moniker was chosen as the yachts’ bold, graceful lines embody the power and majesty of the mythical creature. It also presented the Griffin 66 at the event. The concept was developed with Christopher Seymour working on the exteriors and Guido de Groot providing the interior design while Carl Esch was named as designers’ activities coordinator. The Griffin 66’s exterior is multifaceted mix of deft power and functional beauty. The leading-edge yacht has a contemporary yet timeless allure with fine furnishings and materials adding further flair to a chic take on minimalism that also succeeds in being warm and welcoming. Large windows draw the outside marine world right inside too. A genuinely multitalented beauty. www.fincantieriyachts.it

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here was huge excitement when Riva revealed the exterior design of its new 90’ at this year’s Boot. The

new-generation flybridge yacht builds on the strength of its two predecessors thanks to the skills of Officina Italiana Design, founded by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, and the Ferretti Group’s Product Strategy Committee

and Engineering Division. A sleek profile and impressive hull glazing with integrated portholes are the first things to spring to the eye. The saloon on the main deck has full-height windows its entire length also. Another large window on the foredeck draws light into the wide body owner’s suite. Aft, lateral fibreglass and glass structures return to boost the aerodynamics of the profile. Lastly, the new yacht has the Ferretti-patented concealed stern stairs that clients adored on the 56’ Rivale. A Williams 395 tender and wet bike can even be launched separately. Three engine set-ups are offered with maximum speeds in the 28 to 30-knot range.

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CCN_DOMUS

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CN is feeling justifiably proud of the DOM123, the first model in the DOM

series named after the Latin for home, Domus. The Stefano Vafiadis 37-metre is a born cruiser that targets young, modern owners with a lifestyle focus and so delivers on both the style and comfort fronts. An aluminium semi-displacement hull and twin 1939 kW MTUs punch out a maximum of 21 knots between them (cruising is 18) but the bulbous bow, tank-test in Zagreb, optimises efficiency at 12 knots to yield a range of 3,000 nm. Even so, the 8.7-metre beam makes for large volumes and great stability in all sea conditions. Two saloons and a choice of four or five cabins on the lower deck with the main deck devoted entirely to the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stateroom in the latter instance, means the DOM123 has accommodations for 10-12 guests. The deck spaces are vast and designed for chilling and parties. There is a Jacuzzi on the very large fly and the beach club too offers plenty of extra space when open. www.cerricantierinavali.it

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CODECASA_ 55 M – 65 M

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t’s all hands on deck at the Codecasa Shipyards where

in-house team, with the owner’s own interior designer

two intriguing yachts are taking shape. The first is the

partnering the yard’s style department on the interiors.

55-metre Hull C123 (above), with delivery scheduled for

The second yacht in build is a Codecasa 65 (below) going

summer 2020. This full-custom four-deck displacement

to her owners in summer 2019. The in-house engineers

yacht packs a powerful technical and quality punch.

are ensuring this fourth (and full-custom) example of

Her clean, elegant lines reflect the yard’s own tradition

flagship series delivers on both technology and quality.

and the Codecasa Yachts family feeling. Inside natural

The commissioning company’s designers are working on

light filters in abundantly from the large windows on

the in-house design team on the interiors.

each deck. The technical project is entirely the work of

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ROSETTI SUPERYACHTS_48M + 85M

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osetti Superyachts is making two additions to

master which can be on the main or upper deck. The

Tommaso Spadolini-penned custom collection of

85m Superyacht (below), on the other hand, has the same

classic superyachts, supply vessels and expedition yachts.

Rolls Royce technical platform as the 85m Supply Vessel.

The first is a 48m sub-500GT ‘pocket’ Supply Vessel

That said, sleeker, less utilitarian lines and a softer, more

(above) that is a compact version of her larger 85m sibling.

sinuous profile hint at a very different vocation. There

Independent circulations flows for crew and passengers

is aggression aplenty in the reverse bow, however. In

have been retained and the elegantly understated exterior

addition to the master on the upper deck, four guest

styling incorporates the Italian designer’s signature strip

cabins and a full-beam VIP suite are located on forward

windows. Accommodations span 10 guests including the

on the main deck. www.rosettisuperyachts.it

OMEGA ARCHITECTS_NEDXPLOR 38

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he NedXplor 38 is described as “a one of a kind

in small harbours. Main feature of the 38-metre is versatile

opportunity” that offers Dutch design and naval

usability: the aft section offers storage for maximum five

architecture in a manageably-sized explorer yacht with an

tenders, a convertible garage/beach club and/or a helipad

outstanding pedigree that really puts it in a class of its own.

with lounge area. NedXplor 38 can accommodate 10 guests

It is a joint effort by Perry van Oossanen of Van Oossanen

and seven crew. The warm charming interior is bright too

Naval Architects, Frank Laupman’s Omega Architects

thanks to floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The owner’s cabin

and Bernie Challis of IYC Monaco, and seeking the right

is impressive as is the generous lounging terrace, with

owner to go to build. A boldy masculine exterior is offset

360-degree views from a distinctive raised aft deck. The

by a cosier, more feminine interior in a 38-metre that has

38-metre will stow five tenders and has a helipad too.

plenty of volume but is easy to handle and manoeuvre even

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FRACTIONAL H E AV E N Enjoy your yacht without having to deal with any tedious bureaucratic niggles. Or become a fractional owner or buy a time-share for specific times of the year. Floating Life’s new multi-ownership packages can make it all happen by Désirée Sormani

wning a yacht is a bit like running a small business. It takes skilful management to

ensure your seafaring dream doesn’t morph into a nightmare. Floating Life has been providing owners with a long list of helpful services to free them from that burden. The Swiss-based company’s input goes well beyond dealing with bureaucratic niggles, however. Its exclusive tailored services span the spectrum from getting luggage aboard to organising the crew and their uniforms, to actual day-today management of the yacht. Floating Life was founded in 2002 by Andrea Pezzini and his wife Barbara Tambani and the duo have customised their services to such an extent that they can cater to virtually any request, including extending onboard vacations with a stay in a luxury hotel ashore. “We wanted to create something different to anything available on the market to help lighten the load of managing holiday time,” says Pezzini who knows his way around the yachting sector. “Over the years, we have specialised to the extent that we now have a group of services dedicated exclusively to owners.” Yacht management aside, Floating Life is also well-versed in the charter market and has

Ocean Emerald, one of the three 41-metres built by the Rodriquez yard to a Sir Norman Foster design. At the time, they were the first vessels to be sold as multi-ownerships. The formula is very popular with British, South American and Asian owners. Facing page: Andrea Pezzini with his wife and business partner, Barbara Tambani

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K43 is the new yacht designed specifically for multiownership and time-sharing by Floating Life. Just seven lucky owners will enjoy this innovative design – the hull will be able to venture into the icy waters of the Arctic ice cap

unparalleled expertise with multi-ownership yachts. It has now put that experience to good use by inventing a whole new format. “This is a sector we’ve been dealing with since 2007, when Yacht Plus called us into manage three 41-metres especially designed for it by archistar Sir Norman Foster (Ocean Emerald, Ocean Pearl and Ocean Sapphire) and built by Rodriquez. In the space of a month, Barbara and I put together a rotation management system for them. Ten years on, that formula has proved a real success.” Buoyed by that experience, Pezzini decided to bring his skills in that field and used them with his previous experience to really upping the ante for the company. Before co-founding Floating Life, he worked as a surveyor, technical manager and also a designer for several leading yard, most notably Picchiotti, Tecnomarine and Amico. “We designed the K43 (ed.’s note: the K line designed by Pezzini introduces a slew of firsts. The first CCN-built 40-metre splashed in June and the K42 is in build at the Cantiere delle Marche) and we’re using it to launch a new kind of multi-ownership. The K43 will 44

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From the first Technema 65 in 1976 to the majestic 80m Chopi Chopi, the Zuccon International Project studio has always flanked yacht design with a history of innovation and success, resulting in the creation of more than a hundred different boat models. Today, this forty-year experience has been renewed, backing the new generation that shares the running of the studio and looks to the future while remaining rooted in the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traditional and sound design culture.

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Floating Life even has plans to organise a round the world voyage for the K43

have just seven owners which we are currently seeking who will be able to enjoy longer ownership periods.” Three are currently on the drawing board and will be available in 8 to 10-day slots for several periods a year. Floating Life’s approach to multi-ownership is different too: owners can choose from fractional ownership whereby they purchase a portion of the yacht or time-sharing. In the latter instance, the purchaser is not the owner and thus has no legal responsibilities. “Time-shares can be rented out to third parties too which means that you can recoup part of your capital investment,” says Pezzini. Personalising your time aboard is encouraged, too: “When the client arrives aboard, they will find their personal effects - artwork, family photos, books, linen – waiting for them. We ask them to leave things aboard that create a sense of belonging and they’ll be there next time they come back. We have a huge warehouse where we store personal effects and even children’s toys.” Floating Life even has plans to organise a round the world voyage for the K43 that will take the ownership calendar into account. “It’s madness, I know,” laughs Pezzini. “But we want to give a try!”

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The 27-metre Sanlorenzo heralds a radical concept and a slew of firsts for the yard itself. Thanks to the work of an exceptional team, this crossover paves the way for a new type of yacht with loft-like open spaces that also blur the divisions between interior and exterior. Only iconic designer pieces have been used for the furnishings by DĂŠsirĂŠe Sormani - ph. by Leo Torri

e have created a mini revolution!” declared

Olympics) provided the initial project idea, while Mauro Micheli

Massimo Perotti of the new SX88 at Cannes

and Sergio Beretta’s Officina Italiana Design did the exterior styling

last year. Almost 12 months on from the yacht’s

and Piero Lissoni (recently appointed Art Director at Sanlorenzo)

first appearance, it is clear the Sanlorenzo

imbued the interior with a loft-like ambience.

chairman was right. The SX88 is one of the

Elegance, sobriety and beautifully balanced volumes: they are all

most radical yachts to come on the scene of late. She is also one of

there at first glance and to powerful effect. The crossover’s very

the most popular – 13 units were snapped up in a very short space

generous 30 square metre cockpit slopes away towards the open

of time, in actual fact. The crossover’s lines also made a splash

transom and, once freed of a 15’ tender and two jet skis, it becomes

at the last edition of Elite Days when the yard celebrated its 60th

a real “toes-in-the-water” platform. This is where you board and

year in business, drawing the most visitors and making the most

also where the magic starts. It is such a novel experience, you might

trips out to sea.

feel yourself getting a little lost as you drink in the myriad styling

There are several factors behind this success story. To start with,

details used to craft the exterior. The sea is literally all around –

the SX88 is a completely unprecedented concept with a powerful,

even in the interior where huge windows blur the barriers between

characterful exterior, new concept interiors and various “firsts” for

inside and out. But people also play an active part in the dynamic.

Sanlorenzo as a yard. The team behind her is one: Luca Santella (an

The large living area opens up entirely to the cockpit that precedes

architect and sailor who competed at both the Seoul and Barcelona

it with Extra Soft Outdoor by Piero Lissoni sofas and divans. It is

The 27-metre SX88 has a GRP hull but a carbon-fibre superstructure. The windshield and the front window are reverse-angled in a new take on the explorer vessel aesthetic. The bow is high and extremely seaworthy while her profile tapers aftward adding sleekness to her overall impact. Opening shot: the cockpit is just before the open space area with Pier Lissoni Extra Soft Outdoor sofas and divans in mid-shadow

a dynamic open space that creates a kind of imaginary vortex. The

marble in the bathrooms. A green and blue back-painted glass wall

Tulip table by Eero Saarinen and Carl Hansen & Son chairs by

acts as a theatrical backdrop in the master stateroom, evoking the

Mogens Koch 1932 are there, followed by the ultra-minimalist Boffi

colours of the natural world just outside. We were also intrigued

K2 cube kitchen designed by Norbert Wangen. Further forward and

by the solution Lissoni came up with for the master bathroom,

to starboard is an intimate, versatile area that has a cocoon-like

which runs along the port side and is separated from the cabin by

cosiness, while to port stairs lead down to the cabins on the lower

a glass wall that allows the sunlight from the hull windows to filter

deck or up to the fly with its helm station and second large cockpit

in, brightening the entire space.

kitted out as a sea-front terrace.

The SX88 is furnished almost entirely with freestanding designer

The only area of the SX88 that conforms to classic yacht layout

pieces from the top brands Sanlorenzo has been working with for

is the sleeping quarters on the lower deck. It has conventional

many years. There are also some pieces by Lissoni himself, but

bulkheads and service corridors, clearly defined spaces. There

iconic references to the history of design dominate: a 637 Utrecht

are three two-berth cabins and the master (which can also be

Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1935), a 833 Cicognino table

located forward of the stairs on the main deck). Ribbed Tanganyika

by Franco Albini (1953), a 523 Tabouret Méribel table by Charlotte

panelling adorns the walls with wengé trimming the ceilings. The

Perri (1961) and even Vico Magistretti’s famous Atollo lamps for

light Kerakoll micro-cement floors are a clear break from the

Oluce (1977). Historic touches for a yacht that will make history.

darker woods and lift the rooms, as does the polished Calacatta

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Left, the stairs leading down the cabins. This is the only area where the interior arrangement is somewhat traditional. Below, the master stateroom with its greenpainted glass wall. Facing page, above, an intimate multipurpose area furnished with an antique Early 20th century Mauritania Sahara rug by Altai, a Living Divini Rod sofa, PK22 armchairs by Poulk Kjaerholm and the Occasional Table by Charles Ray Eames (1950). Below, there is a cosy, private sunning area on the foredeck which can also be directly connected with the interior

The large open space living area offers extraordinarily panoramic vistas through its windows. Note the pairing of the folding chairs designed for Carl Hansen & Son by Mogens Koch (1932) with Eero Saarinenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic Tulip table. Right, the minimalist K2 cube kitchen was designed by Norbert Wangen for Boffi. The walls are panelled in ribbed Tanganyika while wengĂŠ is used to line the ceilings. The light Kerakoll micro-cement floors are by Piero Lissoni

Exterior Design Officina Italiana Design

fficina Italiana Design worked on this project at a time when we had a collaboration contract with Sanlorenzo for several vessels. When Luca Santella put the SX88 concept to us, we immediately thought it was a very interesting proposal: it encompassed a whole new idea of onboard living and that was hugely stimulating for us. We came up with a form around what he gave us, that we knew had to have a very strong personality. Everything was instinctual, including the Z for Zoro motif. Those three connected lines yield a new and very contemporary take on the reverseangled window, a classic naval and explorer vessel cue, creating a motif that is very far from banal. The SX 88 has strong muscular lines yet the surface detailing is very refined. The string on the deckhouse that runs from the stern to stem and continues in imaginary fashion to the tip of the bow is another intuitive feature. We used large windows to free up the light and drew it inside the boat to brighten the interior spaces. Some of the aesthetic detailing on the surfaces you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t notice immediately. But you will get the feeling that there is something quite unusual going on in the whole yacht: they are hidden touches that you may not understand but you will feel. Even the very dark anthracite livery is a break with the familiar, Sanlorenzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s included. But despite that the SX88 is very much a Sanlorenzo. The family feeling is clear: the stern, the hard-top and the hull portholes are all Sanlorenzo styling cues. The SX88 is aimed at a sophisticated, unusual kind of owner and might even prove popular with sailors. We are proud to have helped create a range of yachts that have set a new course in yacht design.

Above, from right, Officina Italiana Designâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CEO Sergio Beretta and Chief Designer Mauro Micheli. This shot, the SX88 exudes character and personality, and, facing page, an aerial photo highlights the arrangement of the exterior areas

Concept Creator and Project Coordinator Luca Santella

he SX88’s real strength and the source of its success lie in the collection of new ideas that sparked the project. I’m talking about the open transom platform, the single helm position on the upper deck, the mechanical closing mechanism on the large fly windows, the completely open space main deck that also includes the master stateroom, and the pod system. The lines chosen for the exteriors clothe all those innovative concepts. The first boat was an on spec craft. And, like all of Sanlorenzo’s new projects, she came about through meetings of the company board, which follows the progress of new products. I conceived many of the ideas working on a full 3D model that was then delivered to Officina Italiana Design, which did the exterior cosmetic work. The waterlines, on the other hand, were designed by an American, Lou Codega, who specialises in fast, ocean-going fishermans. Codega’s boats all have very slender bow sections which end in quite a flat stern section. This compromise means that safe, comfortable navigation even in big seas can be combined with small engines and fuel consumption levels. The truth is that the SX88 is the result of many pens: each one of us worked in our specialist field and to the best of our ability. Then there was the coordination and verification process that the Sanlorenzo Board normally does in defining new projects and which always results in the initial idea being honed to its optimum. The SX88’s exterior lines are very unusual – the very opposite of classic. The result is an excellent balance between elegance, power and functionality. A perfect mix of a working vessel and a motoryacht. What our clients like most of all about the SX – and this is also what is really driving her success – is that she is a smart, functional, seaworthy, elegant motoryacht.

Interior Design Piero Lissoni

f I had to say how I started the Sanlorenzo design, I’d say I began with the idea of an owner, in this instance Massimo Perotti. I like that connection. When I talk about a project, I talk about something shared. When Massimo spoke to me about the possibility of designing an SX, a new generation boat with a whole new take on space, I thought: “This is my big opportunity, damn it!” The first thing we did was to open up a dialogue on how this boat might be. The idea was very simple: why not try to design a boat that doesn’t have any truck with the classic canons? Something open space, for example. I asked myself why we have to design corridors. Why throw away the width of a room for a corridor that is used for three per cent of its lifetime? That’s what got me saying ‘Let’s open things up, let’s take things away!’ Why do all boats have to have cabins? I thought we could limit the number

of cabins and approach it from a completely different angle. Make it a social boat, a boat that would ensure you had an interesting social life, but not necessarily a boat for too many guests either. That’s where the SX design started from. Massimo Perotti believed in me and so here we are. At the end of the day, the SX88 is an open space in the shape of a boat with an elegant simplicity, a boat that offers her guests the chance to connect with the world around them. Very much against current nautical trends for almost entirely bespoke furnishings, the SX88’s furnishings were chosen from the catalogues of the top designer brands. The production furnishings on the market work really well aboard. In actual fact, they are a far better choice. If a thing already exists, why would you go to the trouble of inventing something banal with no nice proportions or quality?

This sketch by Piero Lissoni reveals the staircase concept featuring floating steps. A large sheet of glazing (above) adds security to the stairs. Page opposite, the sunning area on the fly and the steering position. All the SX88â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s furnishing were selected from the catalogues of leading designer furniture brands.

The Shipyard Massimo Perotti

ecause the SX is a crossover line, we felt a moniker that was an indirect reference to explorers might work as that idea greatly influenced the concept behind this new line which is ideal for living life to the fullest in close contact with the sea. Contact with nature, which is the SX88’s salient feature, is a priority for us. The owners who come to Sanlorenzo are real connoisseurs and passionate about boats. What they like first and foremost is being able to live the sea fully. Naturally enough, we are also targeting owners who choose Sanlorenzo yachts because they like their elegance. Even though she is completely innovative, the SX88 has the sobriety, the beautifully balanced volumes and masses that have made the brand’s craft instantly recognisable. The concept is attractive in itself but the open transom platform is hugely versatile and larger than anything ever seen on a 27-metre. The same applies to the interiors with the main deck now free of the helm position which has been moved to the flying bridge. That means it is entirely liveable – the kind of thing that only happens on very large superyachts. The big glazed surfaces also mean the interiors seem to form a seamless continuum with the exterior, guaranteeing excellent and effective communication between interior and exterior. Owners also appreciate this more “extreme” and innovative version which gives them the choice of a completely open space interior, creating an authentic loft-like ambience at sea. The SX88 was born in the knowledge that we were sparking a complete range of yachts that would brilliantly meet market demands. 70 and 80 footers are the perfect dimensions for cruising the Mediterranean and very much in demand on the market at the moment. The SX88 is enjoying significant success: the first example made its official debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2017 and in recent months we’ve upped our sales to 13 units sold, mostly to the European market, which is bouncing back after years of crisis. She is also getting a very warm reception on the American and Asian markets. The SX88 is an elegant, versatile and evolved boat.

The exterior lines are the product of a Z motif that came to the designers in a flash: the three lines making up the Z shape paved the way for a contemporary take on reverse-angled glazing (a classic feature of naval and explorer vessels)

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[ FLY ]

THE KING OF COMMUTERS It shrugs off competition from ultra-digitalised jets. Beechcraftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s King Air is a turboprop aircraft offering exceptional comfort, performance and consumption. It made its debut in 1964 di Beechcraft and has no intention of stepping down by Sergio Barlocchetti - Ph. by courtesy of King Air

[ FLY ]

wning or piloting a Beechcraft King Air is

with baggage or assistants. Larger packages can also be

like driving a Rolls Royce Phantom while

stowed in the compartments behind the engine nacelles,

enjoying the same fuel consumption as

while others can be carried in the pressurised, climatized

would be provided by a luxury saloon, as

compartment aft, so can be accessed in flight. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear

this aircraft sucks up less fuel than a jet but offers the

that what makes the 350 special is the combination of

same levels of comfort. Of the various models produced

its cargo-carrying capacity and the power provided by

by the American Beechcraft company (which, like Cessna

two 550hp Pratt&Whitney PT6A-60 turboshafts - even

and Bell, belongs to Textron), I chose the largest, the 350,

conditions of extreme heat or high-altitude landings pose

also called the Super King Air. Since 1964, the year of its

no significant problems for these powerplants. It is very

launch, the world fleet of these aircraft, numbering just

solid and robust, so the 15,000 lb limit applies to both

over 6,000, has accumulated over 40 million flight hours

takeoff and landing. The aircraft can take off with a full

and has not experienced an accident or serious incident

load using little over a kilometre of runway, which means

for almost thirty years. As soon as you step on board you

it can also operate from small-town landing strips or dirt

are struck by the warmth of the surroundings. There is

strips. Cockpit avionics are by Collins and feature three

also a spacious washroom to the rear. With full tanks

screens, a primary, multifunction secondary and FMS,

and a pilot weighing around 100 kilos (200 lbs) there are

while those seated behind the pilot can watch the world

still 1,600 lbs of useful load, enough to be able to travel

pass by beneath them through large round windows that

A runway just over a kilometre long with a semi-prepared surface is enough for the King Air to take off. Solid and powerful, it is powered by two 550hp Pratt&Whitney PT6A-60 engines and has an impressive load capacity. Cockpit avionics are by Collins, with a primary, multifunction and FMS screen

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Seven large, round windows provide light for the cabin. The seats have ergonomically revamped with a built-in headrest, retracting armrests, rotational movement and panels with reading lights and sockets

are electronically dimmable. Beechcraft recently redesigned the

ideal choice, especially for those operating in areas with less-

cabin seats, giving them built-in headrests, retractable armrests,

than-perfect runways. The huge wing is just under 58ft long - its

rotational movement and panels with reading lights and sockets.

structure is certified for life and it enables the aircraft to climb to

The cabin facilities are completed by a small galley where hot

35,000 feet with cabin pressure kept at around 10,000 feet. Fuel

drinks can be prepared. Back in the cockpit, it is interesting

consumption is 650 lbs an hour and cruising speed is 300 knots,

that the digital screens are accompanied by tumbler switches

with a range of over 1,000 miles. Many pilots must be wondering

and control levers for prop speed. There is a five-year warranty

how long the King Air will remain in production, and the answer

for the body and avionics, with a service cover of five years

is until jets can do the same job â&#x20AC;&#x201C; transporting ten or so people,

or 2,500 hours on the engines and parts. In the era of ultra-

taking off from relatively small spaces and rough surfaces. One

digitalised business jets the idea of a large turboprop aircraft

of the smallest models in the series is the C90, the only one that

may seem slightly retrograde, but given its performance, the

has been able to take off with nine on board from the 900 metres

silence resulting from the distance between the props and the

of the Lido di Venezia strip â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another story.

cabin and the low fuel consumption, this aircraft could be the

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[ The CAR ]

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sensory revolution that ushering electric power into the mainstream. The engine roar of old is becoming a distant memory and silence is now the star. Silence you can savour aboard the new super-sporty BMW i8 Roadster First Edition by Diego Tamone

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[ The CAR ]

y some strange association of ideas that became set in stone during the 20th century, cars clothed in sporty lines and, of course, supercars, have to be noisy. That’s just the rule. Thanks in great part to the influential role played by motorsport, sight and hearing

are the two official sense when it comes to cars. Design and sound, in other words, are pivotal

factors and thus purchase motivators. This deeply-rooted conviction looks set to be rocked to its core by the gradual emergence of electric motors on even high performance and supercars this millennium. Just a decade ago, electric power seemed like an extravagance that would only stretch to toys for the big-spending high net worth crew. But now it’s very much mainstream with the facts and figures to back it up. In 2017, BMW sold in the region of 100,000 zero emissions cars, a jump of 60% on the previous year. The German marque expects that 15-25% of its models will be electric by 2025 too. That may only be an estimate but it’s credible enough because it is backed up by a very real-word fact. A few months ago the Bavarian company laid the first stone of the new Competence Centre for Battery Cells which opens its doors in 2019 and involved a total investment of around 200 million euro. This is an essential stepping stone to the fifth generation of its electric motors which will have a range of about 700 km, by 2021 or so. That said, BMW’s present is very ably represented by the new i8 Roadster First Edition, the evolution

The first run spans just 200 numbered examples of the BMW i8 Roadster First Edition. This is a hybrid supercar that pairs a 3-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor to produce an impressive 374 bhp combined power output. It can hit speeds of 120 km/h in all-electric mode

[ The CAR ]

The car’s eye-catching forms and futuristic lines are underscored

of the i8 Coupé which debuted in 2015. It is an exponent of the new ultra-

by a new colour dubbed E-copper by the German marque which

quiet engine trend and is eco-friendly with a big plus. That plus being, of

is paired with matt black accents. Interior flourishes include

course, that you can drop its hard top to enjoy the simple sound of the wind

ceramic details and LED ambient lighting with a choice of colours

or the air as its soft silhouette cuts through it, and only that. Sustainable mobility with just the right allure. But it’s not for everyone. You will need to be open-minded as this is not an inexpensive car and, most of all, because BMW intends to fit out just 200 numbered examples to start with. The new car is clothed in eye-catching forms and an equally eyecatching livery comprising the brand-new Metallic E-Copper metallic paint paired with matt black accents. It looks futuristic and it is futuristic. The i8 Roadster First Edition packs in plenty of striking cabin features too such as the ceramic chosen for some of the interior details, LED ambient lighting and the i8 logo projected into the footwell and when the doors are open. Details which, paradoxically, detract from its real substance as this is, after all, a plug-in hybrid system that combines a 3-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor to unleash a combined total of 374 brake horse power. It can hit up to 120 km/h in 100% electric mode and reach its self-limited top speed of 250 km/h running on fumes (50 km per litre). www.bmw.com

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SPIRIT OF CARPETS

[ CREATIVE MINDS: BAGLIETTO ]

The 48-metre yacht by Francesco Paszkowski was the first to take to the water. Soon other yachts bearing the seagull brand were launched, ranging from 40 to 54 metres. Each with its own style, its own character. They reflected new collaborations between the Ligurian yard and different stars of the yacht design world. Enough to satisfy any owner

STRATEGIC FLEET by Désirée Sormani

aking on one of Italy’s historic yards with roots in yachtbuilding history and launching it towards the future with

powerful, proactive approach may not seem so difficult – however, you need a well-defined strategy involving a variety of dynamics that take advantage of the winning cards you are holding. The Gavio Group took over Baglietto in 2012, and is making use of the yard’s solid commercial and industrial base to

implement a relaunch initiative that aims to place the seagull brand among the world’s major yachtbuilders. Baglietto offers some important assets – it boasts a long tradition, places great emphasis on innovation, supports research and development and is infused with creative spirit and technical expertise. One element of this strategy is to extend the product range so that clients can choose from a variety of platforms (from 40 to 70 metres), styles and power options. However, all bear the strong imprint that makes it clear these are all Baglietto yachts, even at sea. “We decided to ask different designers to create the lines of future yachts, to see how they would interpret our brand and history”, explained Michele Gavino, who took over as CEO in 2015. “It has turned out to be a good choice, as the two most recent contracts, signed in the same year, bear the name of new designers – both are by Horacio Bozzo but the interiors are by Hot Lab for the 54-metre build and Achille Salvagni for the 40-metre yacht. As well as designs by Francesco Paszkowski Design, reflecting all Baglietto’s typical style elements, there are projects by Frank Mulder from Holland (the 70-metre Sestante) and Horacio Bozzo, Hot Lab and Santa Maria Magnolfi. “Each has its own distinctive character, but all are clearly by Baglietto. Mulder’s great strength is engineering. The 70-metre we presented at

Michele Gavino, CEO of Baglietto, took the helm at the company 2015. The yardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infrastructure has been expanding for some years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the production site now covers 35,000 square metres, with two construction hangars for hulls up 65 metres long and jetties for yachts up to 70 metres long. Late summer will also see the opening of a new 3,600 square metre basin, with two 85-metre jetties

[ CREATIVE MINDS: BAGLIETTO ]

Monte Carlo is a brand-new platform that has enabled us to build a large yacht with an above-average speed and slightly reduced consumption. The Santa Maria Magnolfi studio in Milan was founded by two young people, Valentina Magnolfi (who is from the Tuscan yacht design school and tradition) and Federico Santa Maria, . They have combined a yacht design with military tradition – we like this because it harks back to our origins. They have designed four yachts for us from 41 to 55 metres. Horacio Bozzo creates sinuous, very “feminine” forms, unlike other designers who develop a more “masculine” look, and he’s also good at making the external lines stand out. Top, together with a 41-metre yacht, Hot Lab’s 38-metre is part of the V-line designed by the Milan studio for Baglietto. Above Hot Lab team, fom left: Enrico Lumini, Antonio Romano, Michele Dragoni

The Hot Lab studio has a talent for interpreting our brand – they draw inspiration for the exteriors, like Francesco, from classic Italian cars like Lamborghini and Ferrari. They’re very good – with them we’ve developed four models between 38 and 50 metres. We’re also developing a 54-metre build that will blow everyone away in 2020.

Above and below, one of the designs by Francesco Paszkowski (top, in frame) for Baglietto. The 43 Fast is a 43.65-metre all-aluminium planing yacht that promises a top speed of 30 knots. Its sporty exterior recalls elements of car design.

[ CREATIVE MINDS: BAGLIETTO ]

As for Francesco Paszkowski…well, what more is there to say? He has absorbed Baglietto’s stylistic hallmarks to such an extent that when he tries to refresh the yard’s lines, we’re the ones who have to put a brake on it”. Listed as one of Italy’s top 100 centres of excellence in 2017, Baglietto is one of those yards that stakes everything on constant research. “Technology is crucial for us”, Gavino emphasises. “We’re always looking for new ideas and solutions. We’re often dealing with tycoons who are more familiar with this technology than we are, or even manufacture it”. Know-how is a concept that serves designers who are working on fertile ground if yards make it available to them. We’re now collaborating with designers on the use of highperformance materials, while light, recyclable materials are also a focus of interest, and some interesting results are starting to appear. However, we also have to think about propulsion and atmospheric emissions – owners nowadays are much more aware of this issue, and they are much more knowledgeable. That’s why we respect them and strive to offer a selection of different craft”. Above, a rendering of the 70-metre Sestante designed by Holland’s Frank Mulder, tops Baglietto’s T-line range. Below, a 54-metre by Horacio Bozzo. Opposite: the design for a 50-metre semi-displacement yacht completing the V-Line range designed by architects Santa Maria Magnolfi. The range also includes a 41 and 55 metre model (also in a hybrid version). Below, Valentina Magnolfi and Federico Santa Maria

[ CREATIVE MINDS: LUCA VALLEBONA ]

“I CLOSE MY EYES AND IMAGINE THE SPACE I’D LIKE TO BE WRAPPED IN: THAT WILL BE

THE FIRST DRAFT OF MY DESIGN”

by Samuela Urbini

[ CREATIVE MINDS ]

hat strikes people most when they see Luca

distinguished from outside”. As you draw nearer, what from

Vallebona’s designs is their sheer originality. The

far away seemed just dark shape actually reveals a wealth of

44-year-old architect, who designed Serenity for

detail. “I imagined finding myself in front of a music staff,

Mondomarine, developed professionally in the Nauta studio in

which in Italian is a pentagramma, hence the name of the

Milan, where for eight years he was able to work on all kinds

project. The boat’s framework is rigid, but I worked on this

of craft, be they series, custom, sail or motor. He loves creating

with glass panels in modular dimensions, whose composition

yachts with an unprecedented appearance. “I’m an architect

can be varied by changing their length and the positioning of

and I’m aware, above all, of interior spaces and how these

the backlit brass inserts. As if they were the notes on a musical

impact on the volumes and therefore the lines of a yacht. I

staff – there are only seven of them, but they can be used to

work a great deal with my imagination – when I close my eyes I

create an infinite number of melodies”.

see the spaces, and what it’s like to walk into them”.

Vallebona summarises the essence of his work in these words:

The originality produced by this creative process is strikingly

“I’m much more of an architect than a designer, because

clear in his Pentagramma concept, whose qualities become

usually a designer doesn’t have a compositive approach, but

more striking as you approach.

in some way I feel I am a composer”. Original. In several

“From a distance what you see is a light craft with a dark,

ways, in fact, Vallebona has included elements that fall outside

very elementary shape above. 80-metre yachts usually have

a regular composition – “Outside, aft, the beach is laid out

many decks and the result is a little heavy on the eye. I wanted

asymmetrically. In a yacht that seems extremely rigid there

to make a long yet low yacht where the decks couldn’t be

are elements that offset this impression. Inside, I like to create

Low on the water, sleek lines, well-defined superstructure featuring lots of glass, hull in steel and aluminium. Pentagramma, Luca Vallebonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 80-metre concept yacht redesigns spaces and geometries. The asymmetric beach area (top) is unique, as is the semi-open midships lounge area (right) sheltered by louvres, retractable screens and opening side windows

[ CREATIVE MINDS ]

spaces that are normally obscured or regarded as elements to conceal. The corridor leading to the owner’s cabin has a curved side, free and soft, which becomes an art gallery, so it’s not just a walkway, it’s an expressive part of the yacht. A hidden door also leads from the corridor to a secret bar, a smaller space where the typical square shape is transcended, linked to the owner’s balcony. It can be used for enjoying a breakfast with view of the sea”. On the upper deck we pass several times from interior to exterior, and here, too, the linearity of the deck is subverted by a play of highs and lows. At mid-deck there is a spectacular interior courtyard, the hidden heart of the yacht, a semi-open space with a lowered area hosting the sofas. From here it’s possible to go forward to the bows and use the gym/sauna, or aft to move out into the open air on a deck laid out over several levels. The courtyard is linked to the The beach area blends into the main deck through a series

helipad by a staircase concealed by a blue screen, so guests

of stairs that create movement and different levels of

can access it directly.

functionality. A staircase hidden by a hinged section of the

At the moment the architect is working on two new

deck connects it directly to the guest cabins aft of the engine

concepts, a 60-metre and a 62-metre explorer, where he

room. Pentagramma offers total contact with the sea

revisits the concept of a hull with a shape above, but very different this time because the yacht is larger and plays with the geometrical element of a circle, presented in different sizes and inclinations.

[ MEGAYACHT ]

LĂźrssen has surpassed even its own standards of sculptural and engineering excellence to produce this 85m bespoke yacht tailored around her ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests, most notably his passion for road bikes, with London studio Winch Design styling the interiors and exteriors by Paola Bertelli - ph. by Tom VanOossanen and Klaus Jordan

egardless of whether you first catch sight of Areti sitting in

The owner wanted a completely private apartment for himself and his

berth or cleaving the waves, you will be struck not merely

family on the owner deck. Lürssen ensured this was so with a sliding

by her sense of calm, timeless elegance, but also by the

privacy door that closes the area off. In addition to the master stateroom

fact that she is very much a proper yacht rather than yet

with its astonishing 180-degree-view panoramic windows, there are also

another bling-filled floating palace. This was exactly what

two VIP cabins.

her seasoned owner asked for. Areti is extremely and beautifully balanced

Out on deck is an equally secluded area complete with a spa pool, al

from stem to stern, right down to the smallest detail. Given that she

fresco lounge area and breakfast table. A further four guest cabins lie on

stretches 85 metres in length and 15 in the beam, the effort involved in

the lower deck with two forward, also on the main. The arrangement is

making her look so effortless must have been significant.

designed not just with the owner’s family in mind but also to allow him

Tellingly, in fact, three-and-a-half years passed between the signing of

to host large groups of friends. These will inevitably gravitate towards

her build contract and the day her proud owner took delivery. The

the voluminous sky lounge where huge sofas and armchairs form a snug

project posed a long list of technical and engineering challenges tackled

television area in which the enormous flat screen TV is discreetly masked

by Lürssen with its usual mix of relish and expertise. Winch Design also

by a specially-commissioned Alexander Creswell sailing scape. There is

brought powerful creative clout to the mix, crafting both the exterior and

also a games table and a granite-topped wet bar before near-full-beam

interior styling on an entirely bespoke yacht very personally tailored to

double glass doors open onto the deck outside to reveal a striking custom

reflect her owner’s wishes.

teak table capable of seating up to 16.

Areti’s harmonious lines are clothed in a muted livery of cream and white

Although the atmosphere on the main and upper decks is regal, the

with subtle grey accents. Her magnificent sea-facing terraces stack from

owner gives vent to his abiding passion for bikes and the sport of

her beach area to the sun deck like steps on a very beautiful staircase.

road racing in the aft area of the lower deck. Here the guest cabins

In the interior, the styling has a classic maritime chic embodied by a sense

connect directly to the professional spa, relaxation area, beach club

of utter coherency. Lustrous Makore wood with strong architectural

and swim platform. However, the pièce de résistance comes in the spa

mouldings is used throughout and flanked by Emperor and Botticino

lobby where a glass-walled, steel-framed storage room reveals a set of

marble. The background palette is neutral with splashes of emerald,

professional road bikes and their maintenance workshop. The thermal

dandelion, camino, blue, crimson, indigo, lilac and coral used on the likes

spa area is adorned with a rose mosaic hand-crafted by Serbian mosaic

of scatter cushions, the hand-stitched curtains and other soft furnishings.

artist Andjelka Radojevic, and comprises a steam room, sauna, full-

Lighting, both natural and artificial, is a seamless element too and very

depth plunge pool and a hot tub. Multi-temperature experience showers

much part of Areti’s aesthetic, cleverly and discreetly drawing out the

with light, sound and aroma settings can also simulate a Niagara-style

colour, texture and patterns of the interior finishes.

waterfall and a Caribbean storm. Aside from connecting the spa area to

The main saloon cocoons guests in refined opulence, offering abundant

the sea and the swim platform, the oiled teak-floored beach club is itself

seating on its neutral sofas and oversized chaises. A sublime book-

a transition area where interior and exterior meet and meld as it opens

matched Makore dining table, handmade in the UK, easily seats

via a large transom door to the swim platform, complete with Lürssen’s

between 12 and 16 guests on hand-turned silk dining chairs with hand-

now-trademark staircase descending to the sea.

embroidered decorative back-panels.

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Aretiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maritime-inspired interiors have a calm, unhurried cohesion to them. Seen here is the lounge on the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deck. It took three-and-ahalf years from contract signing to the delivery of this 85m steel and aluminium beauty

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Winch Design has kept the inside-outside dialogue vibrant: the main saloon (top left) opens onto the cockpit through a wide opening. The dining table was handmade in the United Kingdom while its chairs are hand-decorated silk. To the side, one of the VIP cabins and, left, a close-up of the superyacht spa with its rose mosaic by the Serbian artist Andjelka Radojevic

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Exterior designer Andreas Iseli, Head of Exterior Yachts, Winch Design

eing a completely bespoke design, Areti was built to meet all of the owners’ exacting requirements to the highest standard, being mindful of and in line with the Passenger Yacht Code. The level of quality in craftsmanship, design and detailing shines through. The yacht has a real British design and German manufacturing pedigree. Winch Design was responsible for both the exterior and interior design, and has given the yacht a sleek and perfectly balanced signature, complemented by a traditional but fresh interior style. The subtle cream hull, along with the white superstructure and grey accents, enhance the elegant exterior but also match the owner’s previous yachts. Throughout the yacht there are multiple outdoor areas, with each serving its own purpose: dining, socialising, relaxing and private spaces to enjoy the yacht without intrusion. For example, the private owner’s area, which is directly accessed through the owner’s stateroom, is fitted with a Jacuzzi, spacious sun loungers and a breakfast table. The outdoor spaces also work as one entity. This is seen in the connection between the swim platform, wet lounge and spa.

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The helipad forward of the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deck is huge (opposite page). This deck also leads down to the main via latch doors to the promenade sidewalks. This page, two birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye view photos brilliantly highlight Aretiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s timeless style and the importance given to al fresco areas which are essentially prodigious sea-facing terraces protected by retractable awnings with customised up lighting

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Interior Design Andrew Winch, founder Winch Design

hat I like about Areti is how calm it is on board! The interior has a traditional feel with an American classic twist, a custom design that was created according to the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirements. We actually mocked up the entire thing. The key materials include neutral, textured fabrics and lavish woodwork, to create a soft, comfortable and relaxing space. The level of quality in the craftsmanship, design and detailing shines through in both the interior and exterior of the yacht. Winch created many bespoke items for Areti and also worked with several exceptional suppliers. For example, Linley produced Winch bespoke jewellery boxes supplied for the owner and dressing rooms. A key factor onboard is natural light. There is a sky

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light placed above the wet lounge and natural light shines through the numerous windows. But it is not entirely reliant on natural light: custom decorative lighting was key to creating a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. The owner wanted a monochromatic palette in soft creams and taupes, and accent colours chosen in concert with paintings curated just for this project by an American art adviser. As Areti was built in accordance with the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC), we had to comply with a series of regulations and make some very precise choices, such as in terms of fire protection. One of the reasons we used a matt finish on most of the furnishings was for the simple reason that gloss lacquer is highly flammable.

A combination of straight grain and figured Makore timber provided the basis for the interior design. Areti is a yachtsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yacht. The superior craftsmanship and design detailing shine through in everything from the workmanship of the stairs to the wine cabinet in the main saloon (page opposite) and custom bar stools (top) with handembroidered details on their backs

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The Shipyard Dietrich Kirchner, Project Manager Lürssen

he client was the owner of a fleet of one 60m and two smaller yachts, which he happily sailed. However, he was out for the chance to create synergies by combining the features of his yachts in one substantial approach. He contacted the shipyard and we then developed the initial ideas of the project with him from there. His primary goal was to host his family and very good friends simultaneously, providing privacy and generous hospitality at the same time. The number of guests onboard made it necessary to have the yacht built according to the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC). With a length of 85m and less than 3000 GT, the task was to create a layout that fulfilled the complex requirements regarding escape ways and structural fire protection. Along with the fire protection came the treatment and selection of the materials used for the interior. The look, feel and touch of the interior was not to be compromised in any way so that it would not look anything less than a luxury interior. The result speaks for itself as one cannot see the difference. Technically, Areti represents the stateof-the art with the capability to comply with updated requirements. For example, the exhaust lines of the auxiliary engines are fitted with soot particle filters and catalytic converters.

The lift goes to all decks. That includes the sun deck, seen here by night, with its large sun pad, sun loungers and sofa. An “invisible” windshield deflects wind at anchor and when Areti is underway

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The engine room layout has space reserved for the eventual future fitting of urea injection and additional catalytic converters in the main engine exhaust line. As the keel laying date was in 2015, this was not a requirement at the time. The ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for a racing bike riding with his friends is reflected in the layout of the lower deck aft interior area with four guest cabins en suite with a spa area and the beach club providing direct access to the aft swim platform. In between, there is a glass bike store that can take a full set of bikes and equipment for a cycling team. The engine cover of the open tender boat features a carbon fibre hood moulded to clip on and carry the race bikes ashore and back onboard after the ride. With this set-up, the guests can be picked up with the bikes at the aft platform and returned there too after the ride to relax in the spa and massage area and enjoy refreshments from the bar in the beach club. My favourite part of Areti? Well, the idea of waking up in the morning, leaving a guest cabin on the lower deck to stroll through the corridor to the aft swim platform for a jump in the ocean.

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[ ART ON BOARD ]

WOOD AND FREEDOM The infinite creative potential offered by this material has made it the choice of many artists.

©MART, JACOPO SALVI

Used for works in all styles and schools, it is now increasingly popular on the international scene

by Micaela Zucconi

hat do Mario Ceroli, Giuseppe Penone, Fabrizio Plessi, Aron and

La Galleria de’ Foscherari in Bologna has a close relationship with the

Gehard Demetz, Yun Jung Seon, Pawel Grunert, Willy Verginer,

artist and has mounted more than one exhibition of his work, most

Bruno Walpoth, Tadashi Kawamata and David Nash have in common?

recently last June. Wood is also the choice of Giuseppe Penone (1947),

Wood. Worked, considered, transformed, reused and interpreted

an exponent of the Arte Povera school founded by critic Germano Celant

according to different canons, ideas, techniques and forms, in different

in 1967. From the beams where the artists found his original wood beams

artistic times and settings. It’s both affordable and noble, and enables

to the bronze and gold tree shown at the Mart of Rovereto in 2016 and the

great freedom of expression. One of the first to choose wood for his work

Leaves of Light installation at the Louvre in Abu Dhabi, his research is

is Mario Ceroli (born in 1938), who even in the early 1960s anticipated

based on experimentation, as shown in 2017 at the Equivalenze exhibition

avant garde trends. The shapes in untreated spruce and the theme of

at the Galleria Gagosian in Roma. In some works by Fabrizio Plessi, an

seriality and overlapping surfaces where light and shade create movement

important player on the international scene and one of the first Italian

would all become symbols in his stylistic code. This low-cost material also

artists to work with video art, wood is combined with monitors and

means less money is spent on collaborators like artisans or typographers.

electronics, as in his most recent performance held as part of the Elite

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priv. coll. Above, Mario Ceroli, Finestra 1967, Galleria de’ Foscherari. Right, Giuseppe Penone, Equivalenze – 2 July 2016, Galleria Gagosian, Rome. Below, Bruno Walpoth, Mateo, 2011, detail

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Opening, Willy Verginer, Komm lieber Mai und mache…, 2015, detail,

Days event at Cantieri Sanlorenzo. The age-old story of wood sculpture and growing interest in it in contemporary art circles inspired an exhibition at the Mart of Rovereto in 2017. here the spotlight fell on a group of artists formed in Val Gardena, the cradle of a carving school with no comparison in Europe. All are interpreters of tradition expressed through a modern aesthetic language. Willy Verginer, Bruno Walpoth, Gehard Demetz and Aron Demetz Votati are dedicated to the study of the human form. Votati is fresh from a one-man show at the MANN (Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli), where his sculptures were placed in a dialogue with the museum’s classical and Egyptian exhibits. From the Dolomites to the Far East in search of other artists, like Tadashi Kawamata, Japanese but French by adoption, famous for his installations - The Shower, for example, made for the church of Santa Caterina al Formiello in Naples, comprising around four thousand fruit boxes recovered from the local market. His work has been shown across the world, from the Pompidou Centre in Paris to the Serpentine Gallery in London and the Daegu Art Museum in South Korea – and South Korea is where 111

[ ART ON BOARD ] To side, Pawel Grunert, Wave Chair, steel and wicker, 2002, limited ed. no. 1/12 examples, Galleria Paola Colombari, Milan. Below, Three Columns, 2017, wood, partly carbonised, Annely Juda Fine Art, London. Bottom, left, Yun Jung Seo, Invisible Cities, 2014, aluminium, wood, drypoint on paper, Hyunnart Studio, Rome. Bottom, right, Giuseppe Penone, Spazio di Luce,

ÂŠ THE ARTIST. COURTESY ANNELY JUDA FINE ART, LONDON

2008, MART, private coll.

Yun Jung Seo (1979) hails from, although she now divides her time between Rome and Seoul. Seo has honed her spatial and plastic approach with the sculptor Carlo Lorenzetti, developing an abstract, almost dream-like style. Pawel Grunert, born in Warsaw in 1965, walks a line between sculpture and design. In Italy he is represented by the Galleria Paola Colombari. Grunert is known around the world for his creations with branches, straw, wood and metal. His chair/sculptures, a call to nature, are also famous. Finally, David Nash, whose work is inspired by the trees, is one of the artists at the Galleria Annely Juda Fine Art in London. His recent one-person show Wood, Metal, Pigment included particularly significant works. Trees have been his special focus for fifty years, enabling him to

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explore their life and role as provider of wood.

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Classic forms, pop materials

by Marta Bernasconi

[ MISE EN PLACE ]

The standouts on this table in the Italian Embassy in Paris are the Dolce Vita water, wine and champagne glasses, all in synthetic crystal. A lovely informal setting that brings a welcome touch of playfulness and lightness

eing born in Florence is a real privilege for anyone with creative leanings. The beauty and culture that permeate every single corner of the city are powerful stimuli and also provide a solid historical grounding for creating new designs. Mario Luca Giusti had just such a start in life but before he even turned 18, he’d already moved to Milan to further hone his knowledge of style and fashion. His time spent there proved very useful indeed when he arrived back to his native city and took over the historic family footwear company which was founded in 1865. Giusti showed a talent for business but never stopped looking ahead. By the mid-2000s, he had realised that the markets were undergoing sweeping changes and that small,

They look like very formal banqueting ware yet on closer inspection they are made from very surprising acrylic… In a myriad zingy colours… A table in signature Mario Luca Giusti style

long-established footwear firms were facing into a very serious crisis. His eureka moment came after he bought a set of very lovely glasses by chance which all his friends adored and he realised he could copy their shapes using high tech materials. No sooner said than done: Giusti already had the production facilities and all he had to do was convert them to a different kind of manufacturing. In 2007, he launched his new brand and his first tableware collections which were a fine mix of the elegant and the practical. The glasses and a whole range of other tableware were all made from acrylic called synthetic crystal, while the plates were melamine. They looked luxurious but were imminently practical with the result that Mario Luca Giusti’s lines went from strength

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[ MISE EN PLACE ]

Miscellanea by Mario Luca Giusti. Clockwise: a variation on the Dolce Vita glasses; the reassuringly rounded Palla, Pallina and Plutone jugs, also in synthetic crystal; melamine Corallo plates; the Aimone plates, with central fish motif with relief clouds, are also in the same material; the kaleidoscopically colourful Lente glasses

to strength, particularly for settings that demand a more

This pop art take on aristocratic table services goes down

informal kind of elegance. That meant al fresco areas such

a treat aboard and it is surprise that the Florence maisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

as terraces, gardens, poolsides and, of course, on yachts.

wares can be found not just in larger cities but also in

The Florentine brand became a standard-bearer for casual

department stores and their own boutiques in the chichiest

chic helped by the fact that the colours of the collections â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

coastal areas. Sea and sun demand a light, fun touch and

which range from good old black and white to downright

casual conviviality. And that is something Mario Luca Giusti

fluorescent - change every year. There was also a nice choice

is well aware of.

of solid and transparent colours and materials.

https://mariolucagiusti.it

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[ GOURMAND ]

CLAUDIO SADLER

I’m looking for an alchemy of tastes and colours He’s been a name to reckon with in Italian haute cuisine for more than 35 years. A veteran chef who loves new adventures, in summer 2018 he embarks for the Costa Smeralda by Marta Bernasconi

e meet the chef in his “manor” in Milan on the Navigli, in the Chic’n Quick Trattoria Moderna

bistro, not far from his Michelin-starred restaurant, the Sadler. Summer’s nearly here and he’s ready to set off for Porto Cervo, where he’ll stay until September. Not for a holiday, though. “I’m embarking on a new, exciting adventure. A new restaurant, the Sadler Porto Cervo is about to open in the historic Sottovento Club. I’m taking my cooking to an international location with a superb sea, a lovely region that offers wonderful products”. He’s extremely enthusiastic about this new development in his life - understandably so, as he takes a keen interest in Mediterranean cuisine. “Of course, the menu here is simpler than the one in my Michelin-starred restaurant. It’s still based on research, quality and innovation, but the dishes are light and are designed for people on holiday, inspired by the local Sardinian cuisine, plus an extensive, varied and interesting wine list”. And so a new chapter in the already eventful life of Claudio Sadler begins. The chef opened his first restaurant in Milan in the mid-1980s and has never looked back since, becoming involved in producing cookbooks, high-level banqueting and his role as president of the Le Soste restaurateurs association. He has many strings to his bow, but there are two fixed points in his life. “I am Milanese and I draw inspiration from regional cooking. I make it my own, so my cooking is modern, and I like evolving. But I also like clarity, simplicity, so I can’t stand the over-the-top complexity

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A portrait of the Milanese chef and the logo of his new restaurant in Costa Smeralda. Below, “Shellfish padellata, grilled aubergine and lime mayonnaise”. Right, his “Oyster with mojito sorbet”, the recipe described in the article

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[ GOURMAND ]

“To me, a dish is inspired by the ingredients and by imagining the colours. When I have a recipe in mind a take a sheet of paper and some crayons and draw, studying the colour combinations” For Sadler a plate should be like a frame that suits the canvas it surrounds. Here is how he served his “Tuna tataki, tzaziki salsa gel and Greek salad”

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some restaurants seem to revel in, the complicated menus that

for an-board lunch. He finally opts for a recipe that’s quick, fun

make guests feel ill-at-ease”. In contrast, Sadler uses his dishes

and chic - “Oysters with mojito sorbet”. A meal for ten requires

to strike up a harmonious dialogue with his diners. Explaining

ten oysters. The mojito sorbet is made by combining a litre of

how he generates this empathy, Sadler says, “To me, a dish is

mineral water in a high pan with 400 g sugar, 63 g glucose

inspired by the ingredients and by imagining the colours. When

powder, 96 g dextrose and 36 g of invert sugar. Beat everything

I have a recipe in mind I take a sheet of paper and some crayons

thoroughly with a whisk and remove from the heat when the

and draw, studying the colour combinations. Freshness, for

liquid reaches a boil and add 3 g of stabiliser. Eliminate lumps

example, is a crucial element in a tasty dish and it’s important to

with a hand-held liquidiser, then add a little mint, 130 ml lime

know that – the guests immediately receives a visual message”.

juice and make the sorbet in an ice cream maker with 200

Sadler also has clear ideas for his table settings. “I prefer to

g sorbet base. To serve, open the oysters, pour a little mojito

change them according to the dish, a plate should be like a

sorbet over them and garnish with grated lime peel. Two more

frame that suits the canvas it surrounds. I usually change the

recommendations – accompany with a Grand Cru Chardonnay

tableware in my restaurants every year”. With a new venue, his

Nicolas Feuillatte, and for the ideal location to enjoy them, on

third, recently opened in Sardinia, chef Sadler has a lot of ideas

board or on the beach - Porto Cervo, perhaps.

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This 53-metre Baltic Yachts sloop’s eclectic décor dazzles. London studio Design Unlimited has created an exclusive, utterly unique kaleidoscope of styles, materials, textures and colours. But there’s more to this fast sailer than just good looks: her technological quotient is impressively high too by Bianca Ascenti - ph. by Marco Moog (interiors) and Eva-Stina Kjellman (sailing)

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ou will see superyachts aplenty at the Monaco Yacht

to get a 3D image to guarantee flawless assembly. Pink Gin is also

Show, but very few will live long in your memory and

the only sailing yacht with two opening-out balconies (one forward

even fewer in your heart. This is the because in recent

in the master suite and one amidships), as well as a mechanically

years, we’ve witnessed a kind of style homogenisation that

ingenious stern platform. Her sublimely elegant, slightly retro lines,

has sucked the creative zing out of yachts that, though

her plumb bow, bowsprit and long stern overhang give her an air of

often gorgeous and astonishingly luxurious, are all essentially far too

the early 20th century cutters. It goes without saying that the entire

alike in terms of their forms and look. Part of the responsibility for

rig is this-generation. The deck plan spans three cockpits, one large

this lies with the market which is demanding a rather impersonal kind

and uncluttered aft, another a little further forward with the twin

of aesthetic with a crowd-pleasing, easy-to-sell-on minimalist chic

helms and a control console, and a third central cockpit where guests

apartment vibe. There are very few people out there who just go ahead

can dine in the soft light of two metre-long Murano glass chandeliers

and build genuinely bespoke yachts blithely ignoring resale values

which are hung from the boom when required. Yes, actual, real

and surrounding themselves with things, colours and forms with a

chandeliers… and we’ve barely scratched the surface. Näder, in fact,

deeply personal significance. German entrepreneur and sailing fanatic

expressly requested a yacht he’d feel at home in and Mark Tucker of

Hans Georg Näder, however, is just such an owner. His sixth Pink

Design Unlimited gave him just that by creating décor that is quite

Gin was built by Baltic Yachts (of which he also happens to be the

simply jaw-dropping and merits slow, thorough savouring. Starting on deck, of course: the central cockpit, for instance, is trimmed in thousand-year old oak, which is given a bog wood-look finish, while pewter was the choice for the bar unit, coffee table, seats and part of the original table designed by Design Unlimited and made in Italy by I Vassalletti, using three types of alloy combined with teak. At the centre is a sculpture by Cuban artist Roberto Fabelo, while the grab rails are trimmed in sealskin. The interior can accommodate 10 guests, in the master stateroom, two VIP staterooms and three guest cabins. It is a wonderful kaleidoscopic mix of styles, materials, eras and colours that creates a welcome and beautifully executed sense of fun and joy, movement and organised chaos. The first things that will catch the eye of any visitor that steps aboard are the Baccarat chandelier and lilac baby grand piano custom-made for Pink Gin by Edelweiss Sygnet. That said, a plethora of other treasures soon emerge: a good place to start is with the dining table, which is the work of Dutch artist Marcin Rusak who “trapped” leaves and flowers in a dark polished resin for its top. Then there are the salmon skin-covered cushions, metal Oceanair Keel blinds, velvet ceiling liners, and, of course, the smoked oak planked floors which the Baltic Yachts craftsmen

majority shareholder) and is the world’s largest carbon-fibre sloop. But

first painted in gold and then silver before sanding them down to

that is by no means the only selling point of this sumptuous beauty.

create a distressed look. Not forgetting the Italian stuccowork hand-

With studio Judel/Vrolijk-penned naval architecture and Design

applied by Calfe Crimmings, and the stingray and bone-trimmed

Unlimited styling, she was voted Superyacht of the Year at the World

desk in the master suite. The list goes on: recycled materials, luxe

Superyacht Awards 2018, also taking home the “Sailing Yachts 50m

leathers, printed textiles, copper and iron, tiles and silk, curves and

and Above” gong. But, given all her firsts, that is hardly a surprise:

sharp angles, a vintage Vuitton trunk used as a coffee table and a slew

her 67.9-metre carbon mast, for instance, is taller than a J-Class,

of Promemoria, B&B Italia and Aiveen Daly designer pieces… The

a glittering achievement for the silver-hulled sloop. Pink Gin also

effect is charmingly theatrical! However, at the end of the day, Pink

spreads a gigantic and gloriously pink 1,838 sqm asymmetric as well

Gin was born to sail the world, something she will do very silently

as packing a lifting keel (7 – 4.5 m draft) and an automotive-inspired

and smoothly for very long distances at anything between 13 and 30

steering feedback system (developed by Esoro of Switzerland). To

knots. Very much a classy lady.

top it off, she was built in three pieces, each of which was scanned

www.balticyachts.fi

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The enormous pink 1,838 sqm asymmetric and a carbon mast that towers almost 68m are just two of the Pink Ginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s firsts. The Judel/ Vrolijk-penned 53.34m is also the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest carbon sloop. Opening page, the two imposing Murano glass chandeliers hung on the boom dominate the guest cockpit

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Organised chaos reigns aboard. The master cabin (this page), which draws in light from its sea-front balcony, is a masterclass in styling, embracing appliques, a retro sofa and forward bulkhead features an art panel by Roberto Diago. Facing page, the Edelweiss Sygnet baby grand piano that greets guests at they enter, and the saloon with its Promemoria sofas and armchairs

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Naval Architecture Rolf Vrolijk

he owner wanted a boat that expressed all the excellent qualities of her predecessor but that was also more powerful and better. As always, the greatest challenge was to achieve this general upgrade while still guaranteeing an elegant, timeless style that was in tune with the owner’s ideas and the way he intends to use the yacht. In addition, obviously, to designing a high-performance, seaworthy yacht. Initially, Pink Gin was to be under 50m so that she could get into port in Saint-Tropez, but in reality she is just under 54m. However, she can still get into the great majority of marinas across the world. We worked very hard to optimise her forms and gave her a U-shaped hull that yields more stability. She also has a maximum heel angle of between 20 and 22° to keep comfort levels high underway. Pink Gin has a sloop rig, on the other hand, because she needs to be very high performance in the light Mediterranean breezes, and was also designed to sail around the world, so she needed a lot of sail. Ideal conditions for her would be between 15 and 16 knots of wind. Beyond that, you cut the sail a bit on a beat. Other impressive features are the hatches/balconies that open out and offer direct access to the interior. This was a complex job because it impacted the load line and the overall hull loads, but the result is excellent. In terms of her overall look, I think the decision to have a plumb bow with a bowsprit and an aft overhang was excellent. The effect is exactly what we were looking for: timeless elegance. Working with Baltic is always a pleasure for me. After developing many projects together over many years, I know the people well and how they work: they pay enormous attention to the client and the product, plus the workforce’s experience, generation after generation, means they can brilliantly interpret the commissioning owner’s requests and solve all and any problems.

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Pink Gin sports a plumb bow and bowsprit as well as a deckhouse so subtle it never interrupts the elegance of the design plan. This is a sloop with a lot of sail, designed for speed even in the very light Mediterranean breezes. Her 7-metre deep keel was also something of a design challenge and, at anchor, can be lifted to 4.5 metres

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Exterior / Interior Design Mark Tucker Ceo Design Unlimited

e are delighted to have created the interiors for Pink Gin and also the exterior lines with the Judel/Vrolijk studio. This superyacht epitomises all the qualities and unique features of the philosophy behind the much-admired Pink Gin “world”. We used very high-quality materials to create a high-impact style that is also slightly provocative as well as elegant and intimate. It is designed to offer the owner absolute comfort on his long voyages around the world. New additions include two opening hatches on the exterior, one forward at the master suite level and the other amidships leading directly into the lobby, an absolute first on a sailing yacht. Pink Gin isn’t easy to pigeonhole because she doesn’t slot into any existing category. She surprises, inspires and goes beyond all barriers. We started with a blank page and then took our inspiration from art (see the Marcin Rusak table with real flowers and leaves set in resin), men’s fashion (the handles on the bathroom closets) and music (the piano is a reminder of a sunset the owner enjoyed in Porto Cervo

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listening to a local pianist)… The finishes and textures of the surfaces play a very important role right throughout the boat as unique materials have been paired quite creatively to deliver a very tactile effect. Mixing “stained” oak with a metallic finish, luxury velvets and leathers produced a sophisticated, intimate impact. I would say that the main characteristic of the interior is the meticulous attention to detail: it’s evident in everything from the made-to-measure carpets to monogrammed coat hangers and the different finishes in all the bathrooms. Pink Gin is an elaborate mix of styles and inspirations put together by the designers, project team, crew, Baltic Yachts craftspeople, artisans and suppliers from around the world. But most of all she is the product of the owner’s passion and suggestions. Working on this yacht was a marvellous challenge because she is not simply the evolution of an existing yacht but a genuine revolution for the design world that reflects her owner’s passion and personality.

There are many and varied artworks aboard too: the sculpture in the guest foyer (top) is by Roberto Fabelo; the kitchen wall (left, page opposite) is actually an oil-on-metal painting by Roberto Diago. Beside it is a close-up of the gorgeous table in the saloon created by Marcin Rusak. The day head is unique (top, right): its walls are trimmed in silk featuring hand-painted fish so that it feels like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re walking into an aquarium

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n a genuinely custom yacht like the Baltic 175 Pink Gin, it is essential to get the details clear in the preliminary stages. That is why we built 1:1 scale models of various parts of the boat such as the master stateroom, the fold-out balconies and the large central cockpit so that the owner could actually walk around, sit down and test out the final effect before the boat was built. All of the interiors were built in modules outside the craft well before the yacht was completed to ensure a faster, more efficient work chain. We optimised both the vibration and noise-reduction systems and those for white/black water treatment. The revolutionary Force Feedback Steering System developed by Baltic Yachts with the Swiss company Esoro mimics the loads and movement caused by the waves and side forces, relaying them back to the wheel to give the helmsman the immediate and realistic direct steering feel. The winch package spans four Rondal 12Ts, 6 Rondal captive winches and 4 further winches for the sheets. The 67.9m carbon mast is also by Rondal and has five sets of spreaders supported by a Carbo-link carbon rig. For a mast of that size you need a deep keel and a huge amount of sail. That said, when you’ve finished sailing in the evening, you can still anchor close to the beach because the draft can be shrunk from 7m to less than 4.5m. The pre-preg structure with external GPR and Kevlar reinforcements is extremely stiff and does an excellent job of dealing with the loads of the rig underway. Baltic Yachts also used ultrasound to check for any weak points and not a single one was found. Pink Gin is the second largest craft Baltic Yachts has built in its 44-year history (after the 60m Hetairos), and she is a perfect example of the yard’s ability to upsize through its carbon lamination experience. This boat certainly raises the bar in sailing superyacht construction and will go down as a milestone in yachting history.

Pink Gin will make a mark in terms of technological innovation as well as style and design. Her steering system is a case in point: it requires no physical link between the rudder and the wheel. A control sensor at the wheel ‘talks’ to the ram electronically, relaying instructions while giving the helmsman direct steering-type feedback

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MY WONDERFUL WORLD

He has wielded his creative pen prodigiously on everything from architecture to interiors and high tech products. We sat down recently for a in-depth conversation with Karim Rashid, a designer whose work marries a pop culture aesthetic with complexity to create a highly personal, contemporary language

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A portrait of New York-based and all-round globe trotter, Karim Rashid. Page opposite: Rashidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Toot pendant light for Kundalini, his Andromeda armchair for Matteograssi, a rug from the 3D collection for Carpet Sign and the Pebble vase for Argenesi

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Clockwise from top: The Ottawa Sofa for Boconcept, a rug from the 3D collection for Carpet Sign, the Aldebaran Seating System and, closing, the Sirio sofa, the last two for Matteograssi

arim Rashid likes to experiment with form and makes

the highly particular nature of this project which also, in a

free with colour and materials to glorious effect in his

way, explains his approach to design in general.

signature designs. He is both creatively prolific and a

“It is very difficult to achieve these complex forms with

tireless global commuter, constantly on the move. But then

wood: you need very good craftspeople and advanced

cosmopolitanism is part and parcel of who he is. Egyptian-

technologies. I don’t think there’s a better workforce

born, Rashid was raised in Canada but now lives in New York

anywhere in the world than Italy. I love working in Italy. I

where he has also based his studio. Italy, however, is a regular

have partnerships in over 40 countries across the world. But I

port of call as he dashes around the world. We met him at

have to say that I would like to be doing even work more with

the Design Week in Milan when he presented the strikingly

Italian companies!” That said, Rashid can already list some

sculptural Authentic Living Collection, which he designed

of the great Italian brands as clients: Matteograssi, Tonelli,

for Riva1920 in collaboration with luxury supercar marque,

Bonaldo, Fontana Arte, Artemide and Alessi to list but a few

Lamborghini. Rashid began our conversation by explaining

aside from the abovementioned Riva1920. Internationally, he

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Clockwise: the Maria Klutch Kitchen, the Era Kolor Desk, the Cobra for Martinelli Luce and the Riptide Wishbone system for Tonik. Below, the Egyptian-born designer

has also worked with the likes of Christofle, Vondom, Kenzo and Veuve Clicquot on everything from luxury goods to creating more democratic products. Karim Rashidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creativity is a fluid thing, continually spreading outwards to embrace areas well beyond the confines of classic design. Art, fashion and music are three favourite areas of investigation. Fluid is also a good description of his work which, in order to transition from drawingboard or computer screen to reality, usually

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demands a significant level of production, a fact not often not entirely grasped. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The objects I create are the result of very advanced studies and technology. In the

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Clockwise: the Authentic Living Collection desk for Riva1920 in collaboration wtih Lamborghini, the Sirin Labs Solarin smartphone, and the Aperture Mirror and Pulse Table for Tonelli

industrial era, we have become so used to convenience that we are no longer able to see the complexity of things,” he cautions. There is one sector, however, that this renaissance man has yet to explore. “I have never designed a yacht. I haven’t had the opportunity yet, but I would like to very much. I think that the design culture in that sphere has produced the same mistakes as the hotel world. The dominant idea is to transfer domestic living culture to those spaces. But if you do that, you lose the sense of context and I think it’s a kind of regression. When you are in an aircraft, you are not at home. The same thing goes for when you are on a boat. A yacht project for me has to be connected to water and then develop from there.” So although Rashid may not yet have designed a boat, he has clearly given the subject thought and has strong ideas on the rights and wrongs of how to go about it.

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NIGHT-TIME

I N S P I R AT I O N Foresti & Suardi Design produces outdoor accessories with modern, linear designs, creating pieces with a cool refinement by Paola Bertelli

ood ideas often come during the night – and that was certainly true for Luciano Paissoni, as his insomnia is

to blame for the existence of the “Foresti & Suardi Design” brand. Foresti & Suardi (without the “Design”), now led by Luciano Paissoni, was founded in 1961. It specialises in manufacturing nautical accessories in metal (steel, alluminium, brass), with cleats, portholes, lights, gangways and handles as its core business. The foundry is the company’s heart. In past years these items were mainly produced in series, but nowadays they are more often custom objects highlighting quality and design. It’s because of the market’s increasing emphasis on design, especially Italian design, that Luciano Paissoni sought to go beyond his established product line and create high-end outdoor furnishing complements. “I wanted new products that were entirely different from those already on the market. Products expressing excellence, with a strong identity that can immediately be associated with our brand. They should also be made in limited production runs”. This is what lies behind the brand’s name, “Foresti & Suardi Design”, almost a play on words that forges links with the company’s original title. Christian Grande, the go-to designer for Luciano Paissoni, approved of the idea and the first pieces soon appeared. Their characteristic style is modern, linear but not minimalist, and their essential look is at home in any surroundings. Chairs, loungers, divans and ottomans in the Montisola and Iseo lines are a combination of comfort, robustness and clean

Clean, elegant lines for the chairs in the Montisola line,

lines. Metal details are complemented by the textural appeal

which gives a modern reinterpretation to the classic director’s chair.

and warmth of teak, worked in smooth curves or geometric

In teak with chromed brass brackets and hinges

shapes, in a perfect harmony of technical and aesthetic

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The woodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sinuous lines and elegant curves in a light, airy design for the folding chair in the Iseo series. The family also includes a lounger, ottoman and coffee table

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The foundry (bottom and right) is the beating heart of Foresti & Suardi. For over 50 years vit has been producing items for the nautical market, and is now a leading brand in the production of metal accessories

expression. “Selected artisans work the wood, we develop the

Foresti & Suardi use every day for all its products. “We subject

mechanisms in our own technical bureau and we’ve made

everything to salt fog, not just the metal pieces but also wood

special moulds for the steel or chromed brass pieces. We’ve

and leather. We want to be sure of our products’ quality and

invested a lot of money because we have a great belief in this

endurance”.

new product line”.

The Foresti & Suardi Design family is growing, and by the

Strict geometric blocks and clear nautical references shape the

end of the year new elements will be making their appearance.

stainless steel shower column that opens the Sorgente series,

As Luciano Paissoni says, “We’re placing great emphasis on

dedicated to controlling the water.

furnishing accessories, water-related products (taps, mixers,

These projects are designed to stand up to the marine

showers etc) and lighting. There’s a lot of movement in this

environment – only to be expected, as the company has always

sector and there’s plenty of room here for beautiful, high-quality

been oriented towards the nautical market. The materials are

design objects”.

selected accordingly, and are tested in the salt fog generator that

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Magnificently open to the outside world, clothed in clean lines with coolly contemporary interiors. A 38-metre that ushers in a new series of planing superyachts from the Ferretti Group. The styling reveals the sure hand of Francesco Paszkowski, who has crafted a design that both encapsulates the essence of the brand and freshens it with innovative elements and layouts by Paola Bertelli - ph. by Alberto Cocchi

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aximise contact with the sea and break down the barriers

Between cockpit and saloon there is also a highly unusual glass patio

between interior and exterior. Those were the ground

door, one of the yacht’s signatures, slanted at 45 degrees. Thanks

rules set for the Custom Line 120’ project. Inevitably,

to a mechanism developed in partnership with the Mecaer Aviation

glazing, transparency, intelligently arranged furnishings

Group, its two sliding sections tilt forward and upwards and eventually

and smart exterior area design became pivotal factors.

disappear into the cockpit ceiling. This transforms a separating element

The Custom Line 120’ is the first in a new series of planing yachts from

into the very opposite and melds the two spaces, producing one large

the Italian brand and is a collaborative effort between the Piero Ferrari-

lounge as the same stylistic codes have been applied in both areas. The

headed Ferretti Group’s Engineering Division, its Strategic Product

very deep Poltrona Frau Let It Be sofa acts as a connecting element as

Committee and Francesco Paszkowski Design, which styled both the

it has a central backrest with seating on either side so guests can face

interiors and exteriors, bringing a sense of extreme formal purity aboard.

either forward into the interior or look aft.

If we had to sum up the exterior in two adjectives, we’d have to say

The interiors on the main and lower decks are modern and borrow their layout from residential architecture with lots of freestanding elements in there too. Minotti supplied the Andersen slim sofa in the saloon and the Amelie couches used in the VIP staterooms. Polyform, on the other hand, is the design brain behind the marble-topped Concorde table and Grace dining chairs in the saloon, while Porada did the Daphne armchair. The Oto Mini coffee tables came from Radice & Gallotti, and the iconic Saarinen Tulip is by Knoll. The table lamps in the VIP cabins are by Viabizzuno. When it came to materials and finishes, the focus was on using a few elements with extreme cohesion. That meant Canaletto walnut for the walls and floors, lacquered ceiling panels and marble in the bathrooms. A few well-chosen exceptions to that rule, however, deftly did away with any risk of monotony: hence some of the walls in the full-beam master suite on the main deck are trimmed in leather. The headrests in all the four guest cabins on the lower deck are all leather but in different colours. Other walls are fabric-trimmed and the ones behind the bedside tables were lacquered using an unusual product that yielded the patina of an antique

‘dynamic’ and ‘aggressive’. The hull has a streamlined yet powerful

mirror. The impressive sun deck introduces a new multi-level layout.

profile with taut lines stretching from stern to stem. This creates an

Aside from the conventional relaxation area with hydromassage tub

exhilarating alternation of colours and materials, thanks to the contrast

and day areas, the deck also connects to the al fresco foredeck lounge

between the gleaming white of the structures and dark tinted windows.

below through a series of corridors, walkways and steps surrounded by

The cockpit cover and the hard top overhangs, both in metallic grey,

enormous sun pads. Absolutely unique.

add a further note of sportiness.

The exterior lounge was designed around the need to incorporate the

The large hull windows – which are floor-to-ceiling in the saloon on the

mooring gear (partly hidden away under the raised flooring). Most

main deck – and cutaways – are the keys to how the barriers separating

significantly though it is magnificently positioned foremost and gazes

interior and exterior worlds have been broken down, thereby creating

directly out over the sea.

that much-sought-after sense of unfettered contact with the sea.

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A birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye view highlights the way the sun deck and the foredeck lounge are linked by a series of walkways to create a single 100 square metre deck. Left, the cockpit on the main deck with Riviera sofa and armchairs by Minotti. The look aboard is strong and contemporary drawing on car and residential sector styling cues, with the sun deck the perfect example (opening page)

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The endless windows of the saloon (above and bottom page opposite) and the master cabin (opposite page top) mean guests can really lose themselves in the magnificent views. The mainstay of the design are Canaletto walnut and cool, fresh panelling which are very harmoniously alternated. In all the cabins, the headrests are leather and the lacquered finish on the wall behind the bedside tables has an antique mirror aesthetic

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Yacht Designer Francesco Paszkowski Design

he new 120’ is the first planing yacht our studio designed for Custom Line. We set ourselves two goals with this project: to develop a restyling of the line as a whole that would retain a sense of brand continuity by emphasising certain distinctive elements, and also to boost contact with the sea by attempting to eradicate any possible barrier between interior and exterior. Custom Line entrusted us with the entire project, both exteriors and interiors, and the latter were styled in collaboration with Margherita Casprini.

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In the exteriors, we wanted to give the yacht a sleek, powerful profile and we also incorporated styling cues from other design fields, particularly automotive and residential architecture. Additionally, we very meticulously set about highlighting both forms and volumes through fit-out choices that reflected the very latest contemporary living trends. The Strategic Product Committee and the Ferretti Group’s Engineering Division provided pivotal support with the project’s development, enabling us to combine new proposals with the functionality and technical prowess that have made Custom Line such a success to date. The floor-to-ceiling windows and raised floor turn the saloon into a panoramic terrace with truly unparalleled views. The slightly curved side windows and the cutaways in front of the saloon and the master suite forward enhance the feeling of being even closer to the sea and the sense of contact with it. We focused particular attention on the exterior areas which have always been one of the brand’s unusual features. We designed a lounge foremost. The upper deck combines the comfort of a flybridge with the sportiness of a coupé. The protection afforded by the side glazing integrated with the hard top and its skylight above the cocktail area, the lounge and the monkey bridge means that guests can see out while seated. The relaxation area with the hydromassage tub and freestanding furnishings can be shaded from the sun by a bimini that hides away in the hard top and is supported aft by two poles integrated into the superstructure.

The two-piece glass patio door separating the saloon and cockpit was a major feat of leading-edge engineering (see opposite). It angles at 45 degrees and outdoes the usual sliding panels as, thanks to a special mechanism, it tilts outwards and then upwards before disappearing neatly. The hull lines are dominated by the forward extension of the wetted surface. A move designed to guarantee high performance and low fuel consumption for a yacht of this volume and displacement

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Interior Design Francesco Paszkowski Design with Margherita Casprini

e took our inspiration for the interior layout from luxury residential dĂŠcor codes. We deliberately stayed with very few materials aboard and these are used consistently and harmoniously in all the yachtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spaces, to achieve an overall impression of extreme elegance and refinement. Canaletto walnut alternates with white lacquered panelling to balance the presence of light and dark tones in the dĂŠcor. For the bathroom walls and tops we used bronze travertine marble while we went for Calacatta marble for the bedside table tops. We chose leather, steel and transparent glass for the accents. The main saloon was conceived as a single open space flooded with natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows. To emphasise the volumes, soft drapes divide the spaces without every actually separating them. We developed a very careful combination of wood and

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lacquered panelling to give a contemporary and welcoming stamp to the decor, which also mixes iconic brands with custommade pieces. We worked hard on certain aesthetically and functionally important elements such as supporting columns designed to include lighting, audio and air conditioning systems. A key factor in the yachtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall design was a constant striving to create an insideoutside relationship which we even pursued in the guest cabins. This is particularly true amidships on the lower deck where the furnishing layout enhances the water views because the beds are athwartship and facing the windows.

Beyond the dining area on the main deck lies the large horseshoe-shaped galley (left) which also leads down to the crew area. Bottom, a close-up of the bronze travertine used for the tops and walls in the bathrooms. Page opposite, left, one of the two VIP cabins with an athwartships bed facing the window and sea

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The Shipyard / Stefano de Vivo Chief Commercial Officer Ferretti Group

he Custom Line 120’ is aimed at an owner who wants to recreate the atmosphere of his own home ashore with the added plus of having purchased an authentic naval engineering masterpiece. Although it is part of a series, it is very much a “made-to-measure” yacht, which is why we decided to work on the restyling of our planing line with Paszkowski Design as, by virtue of being a “bespoke design studio”, it is perfectly in line with our brand. The emphasis on research and innovation combined with design focus was principally aimed at achieving maximum functionality in all spaces aboard and excellent comfort too. Most notable of the design and technological innovations are the bridge where the skipper can use LOOP, the Naviop-Simrad integrated bridge system which has touchscreens set flush into the console and creates a direct interface with the ship functions, for total control. Aft, the DMT (Dual Mode Transom) system was

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implemented by installing two sliding panels which, underway, hide the steps leading up to the cockpit and create a feeling of complete aesthetic purity. When the yacht is at anchor, they slide back into the garage door, allowing guests to walk up. Another standout innovation is the way the sole of the saloon was raised with a floating floor, which gives incomparable sea views. Equally, the larger underfloor volume allowed both improved sound insulation and provided more space for plant. The patio door to the saloon is definitely original as well as innovative, and was developed in partnership with Mecaer Aviation Group, an aeronautics company. The hull was built from composite with particular focus and care on the structures to guarantee maximum solidity and lightness. Skilfully-used carbon in the superstructure resulted in an elegant design of the aft end of the fly without having to resort to pillars for support in the cockpit.

The Custom Line 120â&#x20AC;&#x2122; is the first in a new series of planing yachts from the Italian brand and is a collaborative effort between the Piero Ferrari-headed Ferretti Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Engineering Division, its Strategic Product Committee and Francesco Paszkowski Design

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[ TECHNOLOGY ] FRANCESCA FERRARI

QUALITY OF LIGHT ABOVE ALL Creating the perfect lighting system demands a technical soul. That’s the approach adopted by Luce 5, lightmakers for the high fashion world, now facing the challenge of the yacht sector by Paola Bertelli

Titanic task – 1,800 dimmable lights, over 500 metres of LED strips, over 2,500 Wi-Fi

DMX channels, 350 hours of R&D. These numbers describe the dazzling façade of the Bulgari flagship store on New York’s 5th Avenue, now the setting for an endless series of animated light shows. The creators of this work is Luce 5 in collaboration with Frank Sapadaro, Senior Architect at the famous Peter Marino architecture studio. Luce 5 is an Italian company with over twenty years of experience in the field, enabling it to refine and enhance the technical design qualities and customisation skills it now exports all over the world. This constant growth has led Luce 5 to become a highly innovative company, partner to important international brands. Its client portfolio includes fashion brands like Prada, Miu Miu, Bulgari, Fendi, Boucheron, Zanotti and Zegna. They are demanding clients, and the high quality of the lighting these companies require has now become Luce 5’s own work standard. Its approach to light design is first of all technical, focusing on light, its mechanics and its control.

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“We define technology that complements design”, says Riccardo Di Bene, CEO of Luce 5 Yachting. Luce 5 doesn’t only supply light units, it designs custom key-in-hand lighting systems that include apps developed in-house to manage animation and control. “Our projects,” Riccardo Di Bene continues, “Are made to measure for clients. We develop the entire project on the basis of their requirements and needs. We design the mechanisms in 3D, selecting only the highest-quality, latest generation LEDs (LED binning), and develop the control electronics and software that animate the lighting systems. As well as assembling our projects ourselves, we build and test all the prototypes and mock-ups needed for final client approval”. “Designing the LED chips in-house is crucial if we are to succeed in controlling the type of light emitted by the various installations,” says Mauro Favalli, R&D Technical Manager, because “The light we see isn’t the original light from the source, it is influenced by the material of the body it passes through”. The next step is to

Light becomes art. The dazzling installation commissioned by Bulgari for the Milan 2018 Design Week Fuorisalone. Right and bottom, the Bulgari flagship storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faĂ§ade in New York. Opposite, Magnetica, the lamp designed by Vittorio Venezia and made by Luce 5

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The collaboration with Benetti opened up the superyacht world for Luce 5. The company participated in the refit of a 52-metre Benetti motor yacht (top, left) and carried out the lighting design for the new Delfino line (top, right). Below, the adjustable “Calliope”

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reading lamp with touch on/off and dimmer

of the first companies to make wider use of TM3015, a new, more sophisticated system enabling users to obtain the best possible yield from the project, according to the client’s choices in terms of materials and woods. A few years ago Luce 5 entered the yachtbuilding world by founding the Luce 5 Yachting Division, certain that superyacht constructors would demand high lighting standards. It developed a series of hardware collections for the marine environment, collaborated with Benetti for the Delfino, Mediterraneo and Viareggio series and three 100-metre models under construction in Livorno, took part in refit of a 52 m megayacht Benetti and is currently involved in developing new concepts in collaboration with other international yards. “LED strips are used a lot on board yachts. They’re a versatile, dramatic solution, but if we want a flawless effect the light must be homogeneous and seamless. Our high LED density strips (up to

integrate it with other types of light emitted by other units. “Our

300 LEDs per metre) with a cut every 20 mm and a variable power

aim is to harmonise light, creating a system of light bodies that once

of 10 to 24W per metre enable us to create linear lights with no

switched on fill their surroundings with a uniform light”.

dotting, which can be mounted on the spaces reserved for them in

To obtain a high quality light (and by quality we also mean the ability

the architectural design without creating interruptions in the light.

to make the appearance of the colours of the illuminated objects

The aim is always to obtain a perfect result. We are artisans of

faithful to reality) Luce 5 does not only use the classic CRI (colour

light, and we’re proud of it”.

rendering index), still the official international reference – it was one

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EXPLORER

OF THE SEA by Désirée Sormani

Great swathes of glazing, dynamic lines and clever, versatile spaces that transform interiors and exteriors: Nicolò Piredda’s 60-metre explorer proves that the young pen is as talented as he is focused

e’s incredibly young and incredibly determined. At the tender age of just 24, he already has three industry plaudits on his CV, having picked up

the 2018 Young Designer of the Year Award for his M/Y Galàna Concept and third place in the 2016 As.Pro.Na.Di degree thesis competition with his Tund one – Ventitré 23’ day-sailer project during the 56th Genoa International Boat Show, which also went on to win the 1001Velacup. Nicolò Piredda is a man on a mission and that mission is to design yachts. Born in Nuoro in the heart of Sardinia, he tried his hand everything from private residential to museum and retail, product and graphic design, early on in his academic career. However, the pivotal moment came in 2017, when the lifelong sailing fan was awarded an honours Master’s in Yacht Design at POLI.Design, during which he worked on two major projects. The first was for a 38m semi-displacement motoryacht with Team NUANCE and the second an 80’ fast-cruiser sailing yacht with Team NAMI. After graduating, Piredda began collaborating with Alberto Mancini’s AM Yacht Design studio. Galàna, featured here, is a 60-metre explorer yacht that turns traditional static

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These pages, sketches and renderings of Galàna, an ambitious 60-metre explorer yacht that aims to go beyond traditional expedition vessel aesthetics. Facing page, 24 year old Sardinian pen, Niccolò Piredda, who started his career with a course in interior design at Milan’s Politecnico

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The interiors make excellent use of the space and are extremely versatile and multifunctional. Galàna accommodates 12 guests in five cabins, in addition to the master suite, and also has lodgings for 16 crew

expedition vessel spaces and aesthetic concepts on their heads.

walkaround bridge has superb visibility thanks its curved glazing,

The go-anywhere craft will welcome 12 guests in five cabins in

a feature also picked up on the sun deck, thanks to the angled

addition to her master suite and also has quarters for 16 crew.

structure. It reappears also in the full-beam dining room which is

This dynamic vessel is all about multi-functionality: from her fully

deliciously bright.

openable sun deck to the up/down pool on the main and the sliding

Other applause-worthy features include the private owner’s area

wall that turns the lounge into a cinema. What really makes Galàna

with an enormous terrace and separate crew corridors with direct

stand out, however, is her inventive use of glass. The incredible

access to the mooring deck.

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The Zephir has a sleek, futuristic look. The two-seater from Curti is made using composite materials and is equipped with a Junkers Profly ballistic parachute to ensure crew survival in emergencies

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LET THE CHALLENGE BEGIN Zephir is out to conquer the market through a combination of design and technology. Advanced, compact and light, Curti’s new helicopter is a one of the most interesting airborne tenders on the scene

by Sergio A. Barlocchetti - ph. by courtesy of Curti

t was a pleasant surprise for the light helicopter world

constant power even when climbing, without intervention

when Curti Costruzioni Meccaniche at Castel Bolognese

from the pilot, reducing the pilot’s work load to piloting and

(near Ravenna) presented its new model at the AERO

navigation. Designed for EASA Cs-27 certification, which

Friedrichshafen 2018 show in Germany last April. Visitors

also includes the crashworthiness of the seats, the Zefhir has

were introduced to the technical demonstrator of a tourism

a very unusual feature – a Junkers Profly ballistic parachute

and training two-seater named Zefhir, financed through

mounted above the rotor. In emergencies this enables the

the EU’s Disrupt project (H2020). It is made entirely out

helicopter to descend at a speed that ensures the pilot and

of composite materials and features complex fluid dynamics

passenger remain uninjured. Curti’s Aerospace division

(CFD) analysis with the aim of creating a light structure

has been operating for 40 years in the aviation components

with aerodynamically coherent shapes. Power is provided

market, and it has now applied its experience to the design

by a modern turboshaft with digital electronic management

and manufacture of a prototype for the light civil helicopter

(FADEC system) produced by PBS in Velká Bítes (Czech

market. The result has received an enthusiastic welcome from

Republic), which can produce 241 hp, here reduced to 141

the specialist press. The project began in 2013 and the aircraft

hp. Managed in this way the PBS turbine can maintain

is now accumulating the flying hours it needs to validate the

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7.6 metre rotor diameter, 2.5 height and 1.6 metre width, the ideal dimensions for a flying tender. Powered by a turboshaft engine with Fadec digital electronic management, it has a operational range of 300km

design choices adopted, which so far have proved very successful. With a rotor diameter of 7.6 metres, 2.5 metre maximum height and a width of 1.6 metres, the Zephirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small dimensions make it especially suitable for the flying tender sector, as it can operate off drilling platforms and yacht helipads. As for performance, maximum speed in level flight is 185 km/h (100 kts) with a range of over two hours giving an operational range of over 300 km. It carries 120 litres of fuel and a reserve of 10 litres. The cockpit width, often restricted in light helicopters, is a generous 134 cm (4.4 ft), with a volume of 320 litres available for luggage. Of course, a hi-tech machine like this boasts integrated digital instrumentation for maximum situational awareness. Series production has not yet begun, but Zefhir promises to be one of the most interesting helicopters on the market. www.zefhir.eu

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HIGHLY INDIVIDUAL BUT ONE OF THE FAMILY! by Samuela Urbini

High bulwarks and lots of glass give the MCY 96 lightness and originality. The Nuvolari-Lenard studio has created harmonious, non-aggressive lines. The MCY 96 has won the Asia Boating Award for Best Flybridge Yacht over 80 feet

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Proportions, spaces, innovations – thirty well-handled metres for the MCY 96, created by the wellestablished partnership between the Monte Carlo Yachts yard and designers Nuvolari-Lenard

he MCT 96, the most recent of the six yachts created by the

Winner of the “Best Flybridge Yacht” (over 80 feet) at the Asia Boating

successful partnership of Monte Carlo Yachts and the prestigious

Awards, Asia’s most prestigious nautical prize, this model features

Nuvolari-Lenard architectural studio, responsible for the exteriors

an ingenious layout that gives the impression of being on board a

and interiors, bristles with innovative solutions.

superyacht. Starting from the top, the flybridge has a spacious lounge

The creative concept behind this 30-metre yacht, presented last autumn,

area, with long loungers beneath the sliding roof and a table seating ten.

was to identify and preserve the thread that links MCY yachts so that

The pilot house is raised, providing greater privacy for guests.

despite their individual stylistic characteristics they are immediately

The most striking element of the main deck is the large, full-beam

perceived as members of the same family. These common traits are

owner’s suite where light floods the main spaces. It also includes a

beauty, expressed through a balanced design, harmonious proportions

walk-in wardrobe, sofa and private bathroom. In the centre, the lounge

and deliberately non-aggressive lines in a yacht that in terms of length

with a classic, elegant dining table opens out onto an outdoor area

falls between MCY’s multi-award winning 105-footer and its 86-footer.

with table to aft, providing a sweeping view. There is an unexpected

“The challenge”, said Carlo Nuvolari, “Was to find a unique identity

solution towards the bows, with the over 28 square metre cockpit.

for the 96 model, which does not result solely from an extension of the

The raised deckhouse leads into this very private area of the yacht,

previous six models but offers something new and fresh”. And these

furnished with sofas and sunloungers – not usually found on a craft

original characteristics include the numerous windows, creating a

of this size – and two height-adjustable teak tables with steel base.

feeling of spaciousness and light, and a lovely classic profile accentuated

They can be also transformed into a single dining table. This area is

by the black roof of the flybridge, making the MCY 96 the symbol

shaded by a canopy when needed. The forward lounge area is one of

of the yard’s vision and its strategy for the future.

Monte Carlo Yachts’ most successful features, exclusive to the yard

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A yacht with ample volumes that have enabled the creation of spaces that would not be out of place on a superyacht, starting from the flybridge lounge (right) and the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cabin (bottom, right). Above, the pilot house is sperate from the guest area

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Fibreglass, Kevlar and carbon hull and superstructure. The cockpit on the raised deckhouse measures 28 square metres and offers loungers and sofas (bottom)

and present on the entire MCY range. Amidships on the lower deck is the guests accommodation. The yard offers six layout options, but it can also be personalised at the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request. Up to four cabins can be installed, twin or double, and the two VIP cabins can become a single suite. The crew quarters are in the bows. There are almost endless opportunities for personalisation. The Nuvolari-Lenard studio has been developing this concept for many years and it can now provide unusual flexibility in the layout options. Owners can also decide the colour of furnishings and the Nuvolari-Lenard offers a one-to-one service for choosing made-to-measure solutions comparable to those available for a custom superyacht.

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A MINI REVOLUTION! The crossover is the latest addition to the endlessly varied motorboat family. In the Rebel 47 Open, SACS has produced a boat that straddles both RIB and open cateogories, making it a maxi tender and fast commuter star-in-waiting by Fabio Petrone

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he RIB or Rigid Inflatable Boat could well be described as

a coating for the closed cell foam that has taken the place of air in its

version 4.0 of the rubber dinghy, a design that dates back to the

tubes. The latter technology that renders the RIB immune not just to

end of the 19th century and has evolved non-stop in the interim as

snagging fish hooks but anything else that might normally hole and

new materials and technologies arrived on the market.

thus deflate those all-important side tubes, a collision included. This

The version we present here, the Rebel 47 Open, raises the bar quite

makes it a safer and more durable boat. The closed cell foam has also

a few notches more. In fact it has something of the pioneer about it,

been moulded to produce D-shaped tubulars in which the rounded

so we might even go so far as to dub it version 5.0. Why? Because in

section faces outwards and the vertical one towards the inside of the

its own compact way, it is a revolutionary design that bridges present

hull, thereby clawing back precious onboard liveable space. Another

and future for its kind. Stretching â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14.1 metres in length, 4.48 in the

plus of these filled tubulars is that they are hydrodynamically designed

beam and built by ever-innovative SACS, the Rebel 47 Open is one of

to be an active part of the waterlines, adding to stability regardless

the first boats in which the neoprene used on the hull is actually just

of whether the boat is at a standstill and running.

Above: the two very comfortable sunpads forward. The deck plan is single level for maximum liveability while the lounge area is spacious and connects directly with the aft beach platform

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Modern, refined and personalisable, the interiors have four berths: the saloon/ master is a queen size with two further berths in the cabin beneath the cockpit

But if the Rebel 47 Open is neither an inflatable nor a RIB, what exactly

back to enjoy sea and sun. The Rebel 47 Open does it all and does it

is it? The yard suggests the term crossover, which seems to fit because

very well indeed.

this is a very versatile craft that is both robust and luxurious, making

The cockpit has a warm, elegant vibe with a large lounge area with

it as at home as a maxi tender for a superyacht, a fast commuter that

table and comfy sofa in addition to two generous modern units suitable

will whisk you off to your pals at their coastal home or a stand-alone.

for a sink, grill, fridge and ice-maker. The foredeck, accessed by good,

Whatever your seafaring passion, this crossover will tick a long list of

secure walkways, has generous sunning space and a contoured and very

boxes: diving, fishing, water skiing, whale watching or simply kicking

ergonomic double chaise-style sofa. www.sacsmarine.it

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PEDAL POWER Manta5 is a new water bike that makes getting fit fun. It weighs feather-light 22 kg thanks to its high tech construction materials, for a super-nippy ride with superb handling

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by Désirée Sormani

ttention all cycling and sea lovers! Somebody has been doing some serious thinking with you in mind. We’re

talking about the Manta5, a water bike that uses hydrofoil technology to allow you to glide across the water under a combination of motor and pedal power. In fact, its 400W motor delivers the quiet ride and cost efficiencies of a quality land-based e-bike. On top of that, however, it uses a high performance, biodegradable synthetic gear oil, a cleantech feature that will allow you explore even protected lakes and rivers off limits to petrol-powered watercraft. Compact enough to stow in small spaces, the Manta’s clever design means in-car and roof-rack transport are a breeze with a two-minute assembly time before you hoist it on your shoulder and walk it to the water. It stands 1380mm tall, 2000mm in width and is 2200 mm long, and weights a mere 22 kg, motor and battery included. Its construction Aircraft Grade 6061-T6 aluminium construction impresses too and the detachable rear foil and front tiller pivot system are both carbon composite. A 36-volt battery comprising 60 lithium ion cells delivers an 80-minute run time. The display is easy to read and features Riding Modes and a Battery Charge Indicator. Suitable for saltwater and freshwater alike, the Manta is great fun at sea, in lakes and on rivers. With pedal assist, it can make up to 20 km/h thanks to that 400 W e-bike motor.

https://manta5.com

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Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is regarded as the oldest watchmaking manufacturer in the world, specialising in classic designs with mechanical complications by Paolo De Vecchi

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ot surprisingly Vacheron Constantin has a special

mounted in a rotating cage, often visible, given its importance

preference for so-called “complications, as it is the

and beauty – in the dial. The house then scaled the heights

world’s oldest watch manufacturer and has never

of excellence with watches including a series of breathtaking

interrupted its operations or changed its name. For those in

complications, many linked to astronomical time or the

the business, “complications” are all those mechanisms that

calendar, and all regulated by the tourbillion, ensuring smooth

can measure time intervals created by dividing or multiplying

functioning of the unit of measure, the second. Vacheron

hours and minutes, from a simple date indicator to a perpetual

Constantin also produces less complex models, like the

calendar and simple or split seconds chronograph. The

FiftySix collection launched early this year at the Geneva

company was founded in Geneva, where it is still based, in

Watch Fair. These watches have a vintage appeal and feature a

1755, and its catalogue still includes all these specialities,

steel or rose gold case with the moderate diameter of 40 mm,

as well as the tourbillon, which, while not really a true

plus an in-house automatic movement with different, simple

complication, is and important, complex functional element

specialisations like date and complete calendar. www.vacheron-constantin.com

regulating the action of the balance wheel. To do so it is

Above. Traditionelle Tourbillon (left) and Traditionelle Complete Calendar (right), both with rose gold case and automatic movement developed and produced in-house by Vacheron Constantin. Left, the platinum case Traditionelle Tourbillon version in a limited edition of 25 with movement seen from both sides with openworked carriage and peripheral winding rotor

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[ The WATCH ] One of a kind Vacheron Constantinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most well-known and widely appreciated characteristics are its skill in realising mechanical complications and its refined designs, based on a combination of traditional artisanal techniques. These elements, one technical and one aesthetic, are strikingly combined in the Les Cabinotiers Ornementale, a unique model that is a masterpiece of time measurement. Its imposing white gold case decorated with Victorian motifs is complemented by sixteen grandes complications with markers on two dials, one at the front and one at the back. Their functions include a perpetual calendar, equation of time, dawn and sunset times, age and phases of the moon and sidereal hours and minutes. The manually-wound 18,000 vph movement with a 58-hour power reserve, tourbillon and minute repeater comprises 839 components and 42 rubies.

Vacheron Constantinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication Ornementale features a double dial with time and astronomical markers, as well as a large white gold case 47 mm in diameter chased with Victorian decorative motifs

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A NEW CULT DESTINATION

With the opening of the Boutique Vacheron Constantin in collaboration with Pisa Orologeria, Milan has a new destination for lovers of high-end watches

ith the opening in June of the Boutique Vacheron

can present the collections and communicate our passion for fine

Constantin, Milan’s Via Verri has confirmed its status

horology to our knowledgeable clients. The boutique was designed

as “The horology street”, not only for the city but for visitors

by architect Filippo Gabbiani, and he has created a warm, refined

from Italy and farther afield. The Geneva-based brand’s display

setting where clients can experience all the passion of Vacheron

windows are complemented by the imposing atrium providing

Constantin’s world”.

access to Patek Philippe and the arcade opening onto the Pisa

He is echoed by Chiara Pisa, CEO of Pisa Orologeria, who said,

Orologeria multistore, an illustrious name selling a huge range

“We’re are honoured to host this important brand in our spaces, a

of timepieces, active in Milan since 1940 – initially as a service

home for the horology culture and tradition”.

workshop and then as a dealer for famous Swiss brands. Its close relationship with some famous watchmakers, supported by mutual esteem and trust, has encouraged them to open the single-brand boutiques on via Verri (and Via Montenapoleone if you include Rolex). “The Maltese Cross brand seeks to use this prestigious Milan address to create a special bond with its clients and horology fans”, says Marco Pagani, Brand Manager for Vacheron Constantin Italy, “Offering them a unique service. We’re pleased to celebrate this moment with Pisa Orologeria, an exceptional partner that has always showcased our brand with dedicated spaces, where they

From top, clockwise. An interior in Pisa Orologeria and the Boutique Vacheron Constantin that the brand has opened on Via Verri, Milan, in collaboration with Pisa Orologeria. The rose gold model with complete calendar from Vacheron Constantin’s new FiftySix collection

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THE MAGIC O F WI N GS Summer brings a longing for lightness, freedom and the dream of growing wings. It’s all made possible by pieces of jewellery inspired by living creatures, casting an infinitely graceful spell by Beatrice Galbiati

timeless symbol of superior beings like angels, ancient divinities and mythical or fantastical beings, wonderful limbs

that confer lightness and elegance on whatever animal has the good fortune to be able to take flight. That’s why having wings will always be one of our fondest, most enchanting dreams. And I think that’s how it will remain. But don’t worry, there’s a trick for everything, so here are a few suggestions for jewels you can wear, acquiring the lightness and elegance that only wings can give.

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Oposite: In yellow, white and rose gold, this butterfly with diamonds, pink and yellow sapphires and tourmalines is by Buccellati 2. TBlue sapphires, amethysts and diamonds for the iconic Api (bees) by Sabbadini 3. A magnificent combination of colours, these three butterflies with wings in citrine quartz, amethyst and aquamarine, contrasting body and antennae, pearls hanging from the pendant or clasp are by Dolce&Gabbana 4. Animalier Collection for the dragonfly in white gold, diamonds, blue and violet sapphires and rubies by Roberto Coin 5. Vintage butterfly, rose gold and diamonds for this In un batter dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ali (In a flutter of wings) bracelet by Francesca Villa 6. The white swan in white, black, yellow and pink diamonds holds a magnificent kunzite, by Chopard

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Super windy, super sporty and always, always super chic, Saint Barth has put the devastation wrecked by Hurricane Irma behind it to provide the perfect backdrop to the 9th Les Voiles de Saint Barth Richard Mille

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[ HARBOUR LIFE ] The horse shoe-shaped harbour in Gustavia (left), the capital of Saint Barth. Right and opening shot, Sorcha, Peter Harrison’s Maxi 72 and one of the protagonists of the 2018 Les Voiles de Saint Barth Richard Mille. Exclusive parties, a crystal clear sea and unique vistas make Saint Barth the Caribbean’s most CHRISTOPHE_JOUANY

glamorous island

e’ll take 20 brave warriors as our starting point to talk about a unique island and a unique event. The island is Saint Barth in the French Antilles. Pearl

of the Caribbean and the glamour destination to beat all glamour destinations, this is where the jet set come to play. The event is Les Voiles de Saint Barth, one of the musts on the Caribbean social scene which had its ninth outing this spring. But to return to those warriors for a moment. They are, in fact, the crew of Sorcha, the Maxi 72 owned by Peter Harrison, CEO MICHAELGRAMM

EMEA of luxe watch maison Richard Mille, seen in action in the opening photograph. The 20 guys on the team have made sailing their life and between them share Olympic medals, round the worlds and America’s Cups aplenty. Professionals that in such perfect harmony they have something of the smooth action of the ultra-sophisticated movements that drive Richard Mille’s watches.

are too close to the edge,” declared a delighted Peter Harrison

You can read the tension that such high-level racing generates, in

who was very satisfied with his final day’s racing at the wheel

their faces when they switch to pro mode. Also aboard are several

of Sorcha after a dazzling final reach in a brief rainstorm with

guests, amongst them The One.

gusting winds that saw the boat fairly galloping over the waves

Sorcha is a Maxi 72, a 20-metre, in other words. These are the

at 24 knots. An achievement that probably went a long way to

Formula 1 cars of the sea. Edgy, demanding, adrenaline-fueled

wiping out the memory of the second day of competition which

and, most of all, very, very fast.

was complicated by two gennakers and a Code 0 exploring in the

Both weather and sea conditions were textbook perfect at this

space of 20 minutes.

year’s Les Voiles de Saint Barth with steady breezes of between

The five days of racing also allowed Saint Barth to show the world

18 and 30 knots and big seas paving the way for tense, taut racing,

that is very much back in the game having been so badly hit only

tricking upwind sailing and exhilarating reaching with the ocean

last September by Hurricane Irma which devastated many of the

waves breaking joyfully over the decks. Even for the seasoned likes

Caribbean Islands. They were bustling fun-filled days of partying

of our warriors, these were exceptionally good conditions: “You

on the dockside in the island’s capital Gustavia, with large crowds,

often wouldn’t be allowed to race in conditions like this as they

entertainment and concerts in the 1,500 sqm race village, and the

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local restaurants and bars all packed to capacity. Work has already

we’re up to 85%,” explains Nils Dufau, depty president of the French

commenced on the 2019 edition (14 to 20 April), when Les Voiles

Overseas Collectivity. “Nineteen out of 28 hotels have reopened and

celebrates its 10th birthday… a great show is guaranteed!

we’re counting on that being 100% by the end of the year.” The

Richard Mille, which has sponsored Les Voiles de Saint Barth since its

rebuilding and replanting started in the immediate aftermath of Irma.

first outing, had full confidence that the island would get back on its

But there really was no other option for an island that makes its living

feet very rapidly and supported that process by upping its commitment

entirely from tourism. Saint Barth is just 25 square kilometres in size

and becoming main partner, resulting in the name change to “Les

and has a very high concentration of hotels, restaurants (70), designer

Voiles de Saint Barth Richard Mille”.

boutiques and around 800 luxury villas. Most of the latter are available

The damage caused by Irma is still clear to see – the island’s lush

for rental through a bespoke rental service and are tucked away in the

tropical vegetation looks like it has had a huge comb pulled through

lush tropical forest with their own terraces and infinity pools gazing

it and not all of the famous red roofs have been repaired yet. Some of

out on to the ocean. The island is also the destination of choice for

the beaches were devoured by the sea too. But the tourist business is

all the top superyachts for the winter season, in great part because

back on its feet. “The public harbour reopened by the end of October

the signature St Barth Style reigns supreme: no one will ever ask you

and the island was operating at 25% capacity by December. Now

for an autograph here no matter how rich or famous you might be.

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[ REAL ESTATE ]

LIVING IN A BUBBLE Designed with dazzling creative flair by architect Antti Lovag, the Bubble Palace teeters above the bay of Cannes on the chic Côte d’Azur. A spectacular complex of soft, rounded curves, it features virtually no sharp angles or straight lines by Roxanne Hughes

riginally the home of the French industrialist Pierre Bernard, and currently owned by Italian-born fashion designer Pierre Cardin, the ‘Bubble Palace’

by Hungarian architect Antti Lovag has become an icon of modern design. Built between 1975 and 1989, this revolutionary property of approximately 1,200 sqm is a labyrinth of spherical bubble domes originally intended to mimic early human cave dwellings. Its undulating lines and circular spaces, a trademark of Lovag’s work, were sculpted in concrete over a steel rod structure and comprise 10 bedroom suites, each decorated by a contemporary artist, a reception hall and a panoramic lounge.

Set like a jewel in the crown of the volcanic L’Esterel

The interior décor reflects the curvature of the exterior, with

massif, the property nestles in a lush garden dotted

round beds and sweeping surfaces that are retro and futuristic

with pools, waterfalls and ponds as well as a gorgeous

at once – they feel strangely space age or, at least, the space age

auditorium gazing out over the sea

future as envisaged by pop culture in the early seventies. Most of the rooms have expansive views of the water through the structure’s many round windows (including several domed

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Ten bedroom suites are decorated with contemporary artworks. All the interior dĂŠcor - from beds to sofas and tables mirrors the rounded lines of the exterior. The part-retro, part-futuristic style has a very strong early-1970 pop art aesthetic

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skylights), which also ensure that the interior is flooded

where I expose the works of contemporary creators.”

with natural light, once again creating an airy, floaty

The gardens are a work of art in their own right: stretching

feeling. Cardin bought the Bubble Palace as a holiday

over six tiered levels, waterfalls spill over the building’s

home at auction in the early ‘90s and for the following

ochre surfaces, pooling into ponds and swimming pools

two decades, hosted a string of celebrity parties and

set in lush tropical foliage.

fashion events at the property, which is well suited to

The building seems to burst and erupt from the ground

events of this kind as its 500-seat open-air amphitheatre

like bubbles of lava, perfectly in keeping with the palace’s

overlooks the beautiful bay of Cannes.

location on this rocky outcrop of the Massif de L’Esterel

For Cardin, the Palace became something of a latter-day

– a volcanic range known for its unusual geology and red

muse and in the book about this architectural wonder,

hues. The palace’s position affords it breathtaking views

‘The Palais Bulles’, he describes his connection to it:

over the Mediterranean towards Nice.

“This palace, attached to the rock of Esterel, has become

Listed for sale with Christies International Real Estate,

my paradise.

the property has a list listing price of £300 million.

Its cellular forms have long been the

embodiment of the image of my creations. It is a museum

www.christiesrealestate.com

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