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he Cannes Yachting Festival and the Monaco Yacht Show in September demonstrated that the pick-up in the superyacht market continues
to gather momentum. A trend we fully expect to be confirmed by Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. So many astonishing yachts, so little time!
But here at THE ONE Yacht & Design editorial office, we refuse to fall into the industry pitfall of becoming blasÊ about this glorious wealth of exclusive innovation, the use of leading-edge materials for furnishing and a whole new less symmetrical approach to space planning. Instead we want to feel like stepping aboard each new megayacht is the first time. We want to be swept away by the emotions that engulf us and then communicate that sense of wonder to our readers. The gigayacht world really is fantastic in both senses of the word – and utterly enthralling. We explore it in the pages of our magazine and, of course, on the new theoneyd.com website which elegantly and innovatively reveals the projects in progress, those already splashed and all the news from the leading designers and yards. An exhilarating mix of emotions. We also launched on Facebook and Instagram in September to ensure we keep our loyal readers abreast of all the news no matter where they happen to be. Enjoy!
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The Art of Sailing
CRN Latona 50m
OAK ISSUE n° 16 - 2018
Cover Latona 50m by CRN
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Editorial
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Against the Wind
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Five Questions to... Barbara Amerio
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Design District: Eleonore Cavalli, Visionnaire
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Work in Progress
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Exclusive Yacht Décor
154 Tender 158 Toys
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160 The Watch 164 Jewels
THE YACHTING WORLD 38 Cover Story: 50 m CRN Latona 54 Fly: Cessna’s Wager 60 The Car: Silver Bullet
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Creative Minds: Hydro Tec - Sergio Cutolo
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Creative Minds: Team 4 Design by Enrico Gobby
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Megayacht: Codecasa 43 Vintage C122
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Art on Board: The allure of Sub-Saharan Africa
96 Mise en Place: The Home Runway Show 100 Gourmand: Massimo Bottura 104 Megayacht: 49 m Rossinavi Aurora 116 Trend Setters: Matteo Thun
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134 Bespoke: Beauty one Bit at a Tme 138 Harbour Life: Great Boats, Gorgeous Parties 144 Technology: Revolution in the Offing? 148 Young Talents: A Low-impact Creature 152 Helicopter: Be amazed
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[ AGAINST THE WIND ]
ALWAYS CONNECTED BUT AT WHAT PRICE? by Andrea Pezzini, CEO & Co-Founder Floating Life
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fter the recent crisis the yachting market has recovered, but with a very different profile. Existing owners, but especially the new contingent, have become more aware of costs and service quality, and in the meantime legislation and crews have changed. I don’t mean for better or worse, but they’ve changed, and in some cases the difference is immense. Take on-board connectivity, for example – now legally obligatory, for crews, too, it’s creating significant difficulties for traditional communications systems. In the past, satellite systems were in effect reserved for owners and guests, but nowadays the new regulations mean that there are far more on-board connections, and they have a much greater capacity. As a result, the old systems have become obsolete and the communications bills are becoming astronomical. These days everyone’s connected, but we all have different expectations. Owners need to communicate and
receive data in order to keep in touch with their business, even at times that used to be reserved for relaxation, while crews communicate with families and friends and spend more and more time on social networks like Facebook and Instagram. Wi-Fi connections in port and the data networks of the stations are no longer capable of handling so much traffic via traditional onboard systems. The ability to go online with a simple smartphone brings distractions that have an increasingly negative effect on on-board services and privacy. More and more frequently I’m seeing people log on to the social networks during normal working hours, and that’s a worrying trend. I’m not against connectivity but everyone should approach it with a degree of common sense if the pleasure of sailing is once again to become the focus of attention for all those who are at sea, either for pleasure or for work.
I hope this isn’t just my usual spitting into the wind, but it’s really just another aspect of a passion that has shaped my life, and that of many others! Fair winds and calm seas!
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[ FIVE QUESTIONS TO... ]
BARBARA AMERIO PERMARE GROUP by Désirée Sormani
Permare is yard with a strong focus on research. Are you more oriented towards looking for technological or design solutions? Amer yachts are very high tech on a content level and to balance that out we also try to ensure they stand out in terms of design by premiering the use of materials never seen before in the nautical sector, by bringing a contemporary twist to noble materials and, of late, working on the main key points of the circular economy with long-life materials and more recycled and recyclable materials. This new approach is new to yachting and very stimulating because it brings you into contact with other sectors, fostering new synergies which sometimes even touch on the world of academia. The Amer Cento Quad was selected for the 2018 Compasso d’Oro ADI Prize and the model was also part of Design Week in Hong Kong. What does that achievement mean to you? It’s a major milestone. ADI is an exceptional international sounding board and to be chosen alongside Baglietto as ambassadors for Italian nautical design is a huge result. I was actually at the Hong Kong Business of Design Week BODW and, thanks to the work of ADI and ICE, Italy had the most crowded and photographed pavilion of all. Italian creativity is an intangible legacy we really need to nurture. The famous Made in Italy brand is a powerful boost that all Italian companies have at their fingertips as a marketing tool in promoting themselves abroad. You place huge emphasis on protecting our seas. What does that translate into? Our great passion for the sea is brilliantly encapsulated in our latest arrival. The new 94’ Twin is known as the Superleggera or Superlight because it was awarded top points in its Rina Green Plus certification which rewards products’ environmental sustainability. We didn’t just stop at slashing 10
fuel consumption, although it’s a highly relevant factor given that the boat drinks 45% less than its competitors. We also went out on a limb somewhat by using new concept and aeronautics-derived materials and technologies, 3D printing for certain components and also active paints such as Airlite. The boat became a real laboratory without compromising either its fresh design or speed. The last vessel you unveiled at the September shows was the Amer 94 which has completely recyclable engines and is designed to be cetacean-friendly. Could you tell us about it please? We dedicated Green Pages, a piece of software we developed with Sea Energy, Naviop and Navico to the Marine Biologist Sabina Airoldi to help advertise the Cetacei Fai Attenzione campaign. It was a practical contribution to research to provide storable position data on sightings of the individual species in the Cetacean Sanctuary. A fun way of involving pleasure boaters as citizen scientists and raising awareness of environmental sustainability. We created two indicators, one that signals the correct speed to reduce impacts and collisions with animals when traversing the protected area and the other that shows the amount of emissions produced when we increase engine speed to raise awareness of pollutant emissions in the atmosphere. You are focusing on medium-sized craft. Will we ever see one of your yachts in the over-35-metre segment? We did actually build a 116’ and the 110’ Unica and we have a 120’ design ready that could be installed with the new IPS with electric motor. We can’t wait to get started and we’re just waiting for an owner to get involved in the adventure. In the meantime though, we’ll continue production of the Cento – we have two in build and are evaluating the response to the 94’ Twin we presented at the shows and which is available on the market for owners with a green heart.
FRANCESCO PASZKOWSKI DESIGN
“ You must look at facts, because they look at you ” - Winston Churchill -
Via Santa Maria a Marignolle, 69 - 50124 Firenze ITALIA - +39 055 229519 - info@paszkowskidesign.it - www.paszkowskidesign.it
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ELEONORE CAVALLI ART DIRECTOR VISIONNAIRE by Marta Bernasconi
When was the brand founded and what would you describe as its signatures? The Visionnaire brand was launched in 2004 by the historic Bologna company, IPE srl, itself founded in 1959 by the Cavalli family. Visionnaire is now working in more than 55 different countries as the perfect partner for bespoke luxury private and contract projects in the luxury hotel, yachting and aviation sectors. Uniqueness, contemporary styling and a vocation for Made in Italy are the brand’s core values. It very rapidly attained a leadership position on the international luxury design scene by offering high-end fullhome design customised to the last detail. How much of your output is artisanal and how important is the skilled Italian workforce to you? Luxury means exclusivity as far as we are concerned. It is not an abstract concept – it is about feelings, spaces that aim to be unique and unrepeatable. Our work is to create visions and dreams that start with the details. We provide a tailor-made design service for bespoke luxury of a kind that can only be achieved in Italy because of the master craftspeople that work locally in various different areas to create sophisticated products that hide great complexity - and once-offs. Do you think it’s more important to follow trends or create them in the luxury sector? Visionnaire has succeeded in creating a new segment within our sector but I would not talk as much in terms of a style as endeavouring to anticipate the way contemporary tastes are evolving. It has produced something new and that is why it is able to succeed and move people. What are your new highlights for the year? We have been developing the Re-evolution project since 2015 to describe the evolution of luxury. We started with Greenery to develop a relationship with nature as a source of well-being and have followed that up this year with the Respiro project. To this breath of fresh air, we have added the energy of rhythm by associating forms, solids and voids, transparencies that emerge from precious materials, metals, marble. That produced hugely harmonious compositions characterised by typically Eastern symbolism which we flanked with a dialogue with the West. Cross-contamination and relationships that range from geography to culture with references to art and, oftentimes, cinema too. How important is the nautical sector to Visionnaire? The nautical sector is a key issue for us. Thus far we have only had occasional contact with it when our clients as us to work on one of their “ships”. We are, however, evaluating more structured, integrated partnerships and we have already had some interesting contact and collaborations with the most important shipyards in the world.
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WHAT’S NEW A selection of new projects and concepts from the leading international shipyards and design studios that will grace the waves in the near future by Mary Hegarty and Désirée Sormani
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BAGLIETTO_55 METRES
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old last year,the construction of the 55m hull no. 10225 in steel and aluminium is going on according the scheduled plan. The yacht is based on Baglietto’s traditional platform (the T-Line) and bears the signature of Francesco Paszkowski Design. For the exteriors, the studio has created soft, sleek lines that, together with the lowered gunwales and lateral air intakes, are Baglietto’s hallmarks. The interiors, soft and elegant, are from FPD in cooperation with Margherita Casprini. The layout comprises six cabins. One of the yacht’s most striking features is a huge 160 square metre sun deck and a spacious beach club that brings owner and guest into close contact with the sea. Delivery is scheduled for 2019. In addition to hull 10225, there are a further four yachts in build at the La Spezia yard. A new all-aluminium 54m and a 40m are both due for delivery in 2020, while a 43m Fast line craft is also taking shape. The on-spec construction of the third displacement 48m T-Line, a twin sister of the recent MY Silver Fox, also began recently. www.baglietto.com
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FLOATINGLIFE_K42
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ollowing in the wake of the K40, the K42 is the second example of the K-Series yachts, co-designed
by Floating Life and the Studio Sculli. Like its siblings, its superstructure is customisable throughout for a oneoff designer result. Due for delivery in early 2019 by the Cantiere delle Marche, it will offer two discos, one on the 25 sqm of free deck space that can also be used to stow the tender or for sunning. Two dual-access VIP cabins replace the dining room on the main deck while the classic fly gives way to a private master deck with a suite, swimming pool, lounge and dumbwaiter to the galley. Two of the four guest cabins are on the lower deck with seafront terraces. All the K-Series craft are robust yet luxurious explorerinspired round-the-worlders with reinforced steel hulls. The K45, another K40, a K43 with touch-and-go helipad, and the new K47, a development of the K hull Floating Life made available to a group of emerging designers for their thesis work, are in the pipeline too.
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ROSETTI SUPERYACHTS_52 METRES
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osetti Superyachts is hoping to start a whole new
out to convert it to an 80 sqm beach club. Leaves inspired
trend with its 52-metre Supply Vessel concept which
the bio-mimicry used in the some of the exterior areas. The
it developed with the Italian designer Giovanni Griggio of
interiors are quirky too with a chaise longue extending the
Phi Design Lab. A superb demonstration of the company’s
entire length of the port side of the main saloon which has
versatility, the concept has all the functionality of a supply
an asymmetrical central living area. The master stateroom
vessel but the design and finish of a superyacht. The 142
has a walk-in wardrobe, private study, full-beam cabin and
sqm aft deck works as a helipad or large beach club, plus
a bathroom with double access and its own hammam. Eight
swimming pool, solarium and shaded living space. In fact,
guests are accommodated in four cabins (doubles or twins)
folding doors on either side of the aft tender garage open
on the lower deck. www.rosettisuperyachts.it
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FINCANTIERI YACHTS_MIRAGE
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s her name suggests, Mirage, was designed by Van
closed transom, so boarding is by invitation only. Described
Geest’s creation for Fincantieri Yachts to bind seemingly
by her creators as having “a heart of glass, a kaleidoscopic
opposite and contrary forces that are also complementary and
soul”, the 106-metre LOA beauty has a main deck that is
interdependent. The idea was to both anchor her presence in
dedicated to guests with forward cabins and aft entertainment
her surroundings and allow her merge with them thanks to
areas complete with signature full-beam glazed balustrade.
her reflective surfaces. Mirage is the translation of our city
The owner’s deck offers all-round views and utter privacy.
skylines to the sea, inspired by the likes of Philip K Smith’s ¼
Mirage will sleep 14 guests in all who will be pampered by
Mile Arc and Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate sculptures as well
up to 17 staff and crew.
as Schott’s dichroic glass architecture. She is a retreat with a
www.fincantieriyachts.it
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NAUTA YACHT_70M MOONFLOWER
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auta Yachts has announced a leading-edge motoryacht
interiors with a flexible layout and t all-important contact
will go in build by the end of this year for delivery
with the sea. The clean, visually-light exterior is signature
in 2021-2022. The diesel-electric Nauta 70m Moonflower’s
Nauta fare resulting in a graceful but powerful profile for the
radical features will include a patent-pending beach club with
12-guest five-decker. The large beach club’s full-beam lounge
multiple fold-down platforms that deliver a stunning 117 sqm
has a fire pit with a large glazed transom door and port and
270° view terrace, a private master deck with ‘infinity nest’, a
starboard open-out terraces plus that Nemo Window. The
full-beam VIP suite with fixed balcony, and a ‘Nemo’ window
87 sqm master suite has wraparound full-height glazing on
for underwater views. The experienced owner’s brief was for
three sides plus a large skylight in the deck head.
an innovative design with lots of al fresco space, bright, airy
www.nautayachts.com
BENETTI_BNOW
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he pre-recession days of bling are behind us and now
advanced engineering capabilities. The sale of the first 50m
luxury is all about unique possessions crafted around our
was announced at the Cannes Yachting Festival with further
closest personal needs and desires. That new perspective has
details of the family revealed at Monaco. UK-based RWD has
seen the BNow family of under 500 GT steel and aluminum
created intriguing customisable layouts and exterior contours
displacement yachts added to Benetti’s famous Custom line.
that reflect specific demands from various owners. The casual,
These plumb-bowed, streamlined models(a 50m, a 55m, a 63m
contemporary vibe also promises the highest standards of privacy
and a 68m) offer their owners a subtle marriage of comfort,
and comfort. RWD is particularly proud of the seamless indoor/
wellbeing, light, air, sweeping lines and – joy of joys – much
outdoor living area in which a panoramic Pool Lounge extends
shorter than industry standard delivery times, thanks to Benetti’s
the aft deck and beach club. www.benettiyachts.it
www.studioeffeerre.it
SAME CULTURE, NEW HORIZONS
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 firm’s traditional and sound design culture.
ZUCCON INTERNATIONAL PROJECT
ZUCCON SUPERYACHT DESIGN www.zucconinternationalproject.com
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VRIPACK_50M MAHARANI
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ripack dubs its radical Maharani concept “a 70m
on the water” that is big, comfortable and homey with large
experience aboard a 50m 499GT platform”. The main
windows playing a central role in creating its bright airiness.
deck, for instance, offers 50 metres of uncluttered deck space
Virtual Reality was pivotal to developing the warm, calm
offering 10 dedicated areas. This was a very conscious choice
flow of the concept’s interiors. A “vide” allows daylight to
to give all family members /friends aboard plenty of privacy
penetrate all four decks too. There will be room aboard this
while still being together on a single expansive deck. In essence
lovely yacht for 10 guests and 10 crew with the owner given
Vripack’s famous Human Centred Design – a real game-
plenty of creative freedom.
changer in its own right - has produced a “family-friendly loft
www.vripack.com
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VAN GEEST DESIGN_93M RIPPLE
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an Geest Design duo, Pieter Van Geest and Tracey
slung open-transom design that creates a feeling of oneness
Canavaggio worked with Rob Doyle on Mirabella V at
with the environment. The exterior sailing position is on the
Ron Holland’s studio in Kinsale in Ireland in 1999, and now
sky deck with automated sailing features built into the yacht’s
they’re back together for a lovely performance megasailer.
structure and feels secure as well as offering 360° visibility. Van
When they set about penning the 93M Ripple, they decided
Geest Design’s creative lighting and ‘disappearing’ portholes
to make her a ketch rather than a sloop as they wanted a yacht
integrated into the hull stripe lend the exterior a sublime
with simpler sail controls and a safe family/guest-friendly
sleekness, while Rob Doyle’s beamy hull oozes power and
deck. They also looked at natural elements such as the sandy
confidence and delivers a spacious interior layout.
seabed and cuttlefish bones merging their forms into a low-
www.vangeestdesign.com
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LYNX YACHTS_LOV 38
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OV 38 is an enthusiastic joint effort from Lynx Yachts,
wheelhouse. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap around the sky
Omega Architects and Van Oossanen Naval Architects
lounge and saloon too while scooped bulkwarks at master
as indicated by the LOV moniker. Effortlessly embodying
suite level maximise natural light through the super-size
style, performance, comfort, space and superb construction,
windows. Even the double guest cabins on the lower deck
the 37.5m LOA design reflects its owners’ aspirations for co-
have three windows. Eight, 10 and 10-guest options (four,
existence with the ocean. Lots of very versatile exterior space
five and six cabins) while the sky lounge can be replaced
and a very functional beach platform build that bond. The
by a wide-body master deck in addition to the suite forward
efficient, sea-kindly LOV 38 has a robust masculine appeal
on the main.
thanks to her near-vertical bow and striking forward-inclined
www.lynxyachts.com
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3. 3. From the Fendi Casa collection, Eclipse and Prisme are two coffee tables with distinct yet complementary shapes. They feature an elegant combination of materials – a metal frame surmounted by a rich marble or wood top
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5. Day Trip is part of the M’Afrique outdoor collection by Moroso. The elements can be used as benches or coffee tables in a modular 5.
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[ COVERSTORY ]
Latona 38
A 50-metre yacht that is the result of the powerful synergy between the Zuccon International Project studio and the CRN yard, reflecting the vision and passion of the owners’ families. Their strong personality is clearly embodied throughout, from the choice of hull livery to the smallest interior details. Not forgetting a decorative concept based on the Liberty style by Désirée Sormani - ph. by courtesy of CRN
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t had to be uniqueand, above all, make a dream come
environment, and it also allows the tender to berth within the hull.
true. And that’s what happened - Latona, the magnificent
It forms part of a spectacular beach club with solarium, fitness
50-metre build from the CRN yard and presented in all
area and hammam.
her splendour at the Monaco Yacht Show 2018, is the
The interiors are also unique, and not just because of the Liberty
result of the excellent understanding between the creative team
style chosen to create the mood of the décor. The layout is striking,
(the Ancona-based Ferretti Group and Zuccon International
with guests welcomed directly by the large dining room that
Project) and a client who has played an active role in the project.
immediately communicates the importance the owner places on
The result is a distinctive yacht with classic, timeless lines, that has
social interaction and eating as a family at the round table in a
made her owner a happy man. “Even now he still hugs me when
style that recalls Central Europe in the 1920s and which is found
we meet”, says Giovanni Zuccon, the architect responsible for the
throughout the yacht. A dark brown emboidrery in the floor
exterior and interior lines. This uniqueness begins with the hull
chosen by the owner plays the role of a unifying thread, leading
livery, in a daring colour specified by the owner: a rare shade of
guests through the various interiors. It is repeated on the marble
turquoise that changes according to the nature of the sea and sea
carpets, the curved dark oak handrails of the spiral staircase
floor where the yacht is sailing.
linking the decks and even on the stairs, with a harmonious
Latona is 50 metres long and has four large decks and a lower deck.
alternation of carpet and wood. The same sinuous lines shape the
She draws inspiration from the famous Superconero of the 1960s
furnishings and handmade decorative elements, like the lacquered
and features classic, timeless lines. She also has an exciting, sporty
doors with bas-reliefs and the custom-made Murano glass and metal lamps with motifs inspired by flowers and leaves in perfect Liberty style. The elegance of the interiors is further enhanced by the silver bleached oak woodwork. Every detail is a unique piece created by the yard’s skilled artisans. Even the lift (by IcmBertazzoni) is a specially made work of art. The fabrics embellishing the interiors were chosen by the owner, and the floral motifs of the wood, which are repeated in the ceiling spotlights in the owner’s suite, were created by master carpenters. The owner’s cabin is dominated by an imposing bed but the focal point of the room is a special Liberty chair chosen by the owner. It can be placed on the terrace over the sea – on waking he simply presses a button before diving into the water for a morning swim. As a cigar lover, he also requested a second balcony with glass screen separating it from the cabin, to be used as a smoking
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area. The cute children’s cabin looks more like a scene stolen
that integrate smoothly with the surrounding seascape, from the
from an old book of kids’ stories, while the upper deck lounge
huge Mediterranean-style sundeck to the relaxation area at the
is a magical place with a huge sofa shaped like an ancient lyre, a
bow, the external living area, the terraces perched above the sea
design that also appears on the soft carpet. Perhaps inevitably in
and the exclusive lower deck tender bay, a fantastic area of a type
a space like this, there is also a grand piano whose lovely melodies
already featured on the J’Ade – it’s actually a sheltered seawater
drift across the water.
swimming pool inside the yacht for family bathing in a protected
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There are many outdoor areas on board, from the vast Mediterranean-style sun deck to the relaxation area at the bow, the exterior living areas and the terraces over the sea. Left, the Latona’s streamlined prow. Depsite this, she has classic lines. Opening, the upper deck salon with a giant lyre-shaped sofa like the motif on the soft carpet. A magical place to stop and enjoy the music of the grand piano
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Liberty is the style chosen to create the mood in the interiors, and is dominant throughout. To the left, the kids’ cabin resembles a scene stolen from an old storybook. Below, the dining area that welcomes guests on board communicates the importance the owner places on social interaction and being together as a family around the table. The forniture, the decor and cabinetry are the result of the craftsmanship of the yard’s suppliers. Opposite page: above, the owner’s cabin. Below, the beach club hammam
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Above, the tender bay, a magnificent area already featured on the J’Ade. It enables the creation within it of a sheltered indoor swimming pool for family bathing in safety waters. It also allows the tender to enter the yacht (right). Opposite page, a relaxation area sheltered by an awning provides a wonderful view. Top, left, Giovanni Zuccon, the architect responsible for the exterior and interior design
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he ideas for the interiors were very clear. The owners were present, and asked for their favourite style, Liberty, so we had to go and bury our noses in interior design textbooks to refresh our memories. For the free-standing furniture we turned to Medea, Italy’s leading manufacturer of Liberty furniture. Involving them in the project, I realised how hard it is to make this kind of object, and how long it takes. We had to assign one person to handle this project exclusively for two years. Over a hundred renderings and drawings were produced, produced and submitted to the owner for approval, all presented in three dimensions. CRN made a valuable contribution with its experience, and it monitored the build in coordination with Zago, the company which made the interior furnishings. The team work was incredible – everyone carried out their task with consummate professionalism.
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The choice of Liberty presented some problems – it could have led to a heavy look in the limited spaces available on board a yacht. So we decided to update and streamline them a little. The risk was that the result could be overbearing and invasive. Liberty furniture is generally dark, so we lightened everything else around it, which is not something you would have found in the 1920s. We played with variations in shades - as you move from one interior to another you don’t have the sensation that lots of colours have been used, but every space has its own character, its own design, with colours that are very close but still different. We did a lot of research in order to obtain a harmonious look. We even went to the owners’ birthplaces to see how Liberty was interpreted there, to understand that country’s take on Liberty. The owners’ wives made some inspired fabric choices
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he decision to develop the Liberty style in every detail led to a unique experience that gave us great satisfaction and fulfilled the wishes of the owners’ families who knew exactly what they wanted. Our research into the style of the 1920s Mitteleuropean style, its recurring themes and motifs and the artworks and architecture created in that period, from monuments to the Paris metro stations, were an important source of inspiration. The fully-custom furniture created by our master artisans is complemented by pieces from specialist suppliers that we specially customised for Latona. One example of artisanal expertise is the spiral staircase linking the decks – every detail is the result of intensive study, from the curved dark oak handrail to the sophisticated dark brown embroidery on the steps. We carried out an in-depth investigation into the fluidity and behaviour of liquids to give the decor a refined sense of suppleness that pervades the entire yacht. The perfect symmetry of the ceiling in the owner’s suite was a unique design and production stimulus. Curved on four sides, the ceiling comprises regular panels in lacquered frames. Where they intersect, we placed spotlights that are further embellished by a ferrule with a five-petal floral decoration to emphasise the sense of continuity and balance. The lighting design played a crucial role in giving warmth to the interiors and emphasising the Liberty details that make this yacht unique. Many areas of the yacht gave us great satisfaction, from the music room, a perfect reflection of Liberty style, to the multi-purpose tender bay. Personally, I’m particularly fond of the kids’ cabin – this Liberty space has been created for their toys and games, and they love it.
The doors and woodwork are works of art, hand made by skilful artisans. Opposite page, the owner’s smoking balcony and the spectacular staircase with dark brown motif on the steps and handrail, repeated in many interiors
that helped brighten the yacht and create a serene mood while giving each cabin its own chromatic character. For me, Latona is a spatial system where the individual natures of the different elements have been fused into a linguistic and emotional continuum. It’s a series of different spaces with a shared respect for the Liberty style, but each has its own distinct personality, and each one strikes up a dialogue with the visitor. A great deal of love has gone into the yacht’s creation. Latona is proof that a good design and build is inspired by the closest possible relationship between those who visualise it and those who will experience it.
Above, Costanza Pazzi, the architect at the CRN yard who handled fitting out and supervised the teams throughout construction of the Latona with the Zuccon International Project studio
Latona is a dream come true for an owner who wanted a unique yacht. The yacht uniqueness can immediately be seen in the hull livery, a rare shade of turquoise that shifts according to the sea conditions and seabed below. Latona is the result of an excellent understanding between the creative team - the Ancona-based Ferretti Group yard and Zuccon International Project, and a client who took an active role in the design stages
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atona was conceived as a private yacht, an oasis of peace for the owner and his family, a place for them to spend their free time together in an comfortable, realxing atmosphere. The yard and its workforce took three years to complete this 50-metre yacht. With a 9.20 metre beam, she offers surprisingly large interior and exterior spaces – this enabled us to install design solutions usually only found on vessels over 60 metres long. There are many innovations on board, especially the spectacular areas over the sea like the balconies that can also be enjoyed while under way and the opening terraces that can be used when moored. The lower deck aft area is unique, creating a generous open-air living area integrated with the beach club, providing over 80 square metres of indoor and outdoor space for socializing in the solarium, the fitness area and the Turkish bath with custom mosaic. There is also an indoor saltwater swimming pool, decorated with a blue and turquoise mosaic. This area transforms into a floodable garage for the tender, but when empty it’s the perfect place for kids to swim, for aquagym sessions or as a base for diving, snorkelling or Seabob trips. The floodable garage, a pioneering solution developed by our yard, appeared for the first time on the 60-metre J’Ade, where a technical area was converted into an open-air living area. On board the Latona, this area was designed and developed in an entirely new, personal way. The Latona marks a new step forward in the history of made-to-measure yachts. In order to make the owner’s dreams come true we called on all the technical skills and expertise offered by the yard’s artisans. The result is an extraordinary yacht created in the Mitteleuropean Liberty style of the 1920s. The smile on the owner’s face was the proof of our success. Immediately after delivery he set off with his family on a long Mediterranean cruise which lasted until just before the Monaco Boat Show.
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The American company takes on the ultra-luxury sector with its new Hemisphere. This business jet, set to appear in 2019, holds a pair of trump cards – its speed and smart management of the cabin spaces by Sergio Barlocchetti - Ph. by courtesy of Cessna
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The reduced fuselage diameter of only 260 cm enables high performance. Hemisphere can fly for 4500 nm at a speed of Mach 0.9. The cabin layout can be personalised and hundreds of combinations of colours and materials are available
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he New Cessna Hemisphere comes with a price tag of
give the new twin-engine this impressive turn of speed Cessna’s
35 million dollars and is intended as an American rival
designers have designed a fuselage with a the smallest possible
for the Falcon 2000Lxs/Ex and Embraer Legacy 650.
cross-section. The 260 cm diameter provides more than acceptable
Although Cessna suspended development in 2018 after delays in
comfort, especially if the interior furnishings are made using
the completion of the European Safran Silvercrest engines, led
sound-absorbent materials, if the cabin has a latest-generation
by its dynamic director Christi Tannahill the division handling
lighting system and the interior has a functional layout that few
interior design continued to work on creating an entirely new
other business jets can match, especially among medium to large
cabin. This is an improvement on the cabin offered by Cessna’s
aircraft. From the galley, where hot meals can be prepared, to the
competitors, as the objective of the Hemisphere project is to
toilet, a mock-up of the Hemisphere’s cabin was presented for the
launch Cessna into the top-end business jet market. If Safran
first time in 2016 during the NBAA at Orlando, Florida, exactly
does not deliver the engines then Pratt & Whitney will step in
a year after the announcement of the project, and since then it
with the PW800, the engine currently mounted on the Dassault.
has been regarded as a new model for interior configurations.
But while a two-year delay could mean losing a large number of
Whether a sofa or several rows of seats are specified by the client,
clients, those awaiting 2019 to experience the new Hemisphere
every seat is hooked up to provide maximum connectivity, and
fly will realise just how comfortable the lucky passengers – up to
provides total relaxation. Twenty-one windows enable natural
twelve – will be, travelling for 8,300 km (4500 nm) at a speed of
light to flood the interior, ten either side and one in the roof called
Mach 0,9, over 1,000 km an hour at normal cruising altitude. To
Skylights, a large number when compared to the Hemisphere’s
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The cabin is unexpectedly bright with 21 oversize windows, all with smart dimming, plus a skylight. Left and bottom, detail of kitchen and washroom
competitors. All the windows feature smart glass that automatically adjusts to avoid dazzle or excessive shade. Passengers can also set their preferred level of brightness. As this is the top of the Citation range, the Hemisphere offers hundreds of colour combinations and upholstery options to enable total personalisation of the interiors so
integrated to the greatest possible degree to lighten the crew’s
that passengers will feel at home even when far away. The eventual
workload, an advantage on an aircraft that can fly from Milan to
choice of avionics led to the installation of the Honeywell digital
Miami non-stop.
suite providing augmented reality displays. Systems have been
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S I LV E R B U L L E T Proud, extreme, unique. Infiniti’s Prototype 9 is an e-roadster concept that started as a reimagining of the track cars of the 1940s with a future-forward electric motor its only concession to modernity by Diego Tamone- Ph. by courtesy of Infiniti
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einventing the past can be a challenge with a long and
for creating cars that inspire and move enthusiasts. Prototype
glorious heritage. It’s nobody’s fault. That’s just how it
9 is the result of an intriguing discussion over coffee by the
is. In the car world, Infiniti might at first glance seem
company’s employees about what a mid-20th century Infiniti
the perfect example of this thorny problem. The luxury division
single-seater would have looked like. Things got serious
of Nissan was only founded in 1989, in fact, and on paper
pretty quickly with designers, technicians and craftsmen soon
that should make the success of any nostalgia-inspired project
volunteering their own time to turn the fruit of their collective
it might embark on difficult if not downright improbable to
imagination into glorious reality. The out-of-hours project is
achieve. And yet the exuberant creativity of the Japanese car
now known as Prototype 9. Interestingly the number nine is
world proved categorically that it could overcome any obstacle
pronounced “kyuu” in Japanese which mirrors the “Q” moniker
– including time itself - when Prototype 9 was unveiled by
used for Infiniti’s modern models. Hardly surprising in a way
Infiniti at the last Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. A car
as this open-wheel car, which is clothed in lines inspired by
crafted around the forms of a 1940s single-seater. But why
the aircraft fuselages (once deemed the most aerodynamically-
go to all that trouble for a concept? Passion, pure and simple,
efficient shape), is a blend of the retro and the modern. Its
An open-wheel single-seater clothed in sharp, spare yet dazzlingly creative lines inspired by the fuselages of the early aircraft. Its bodywork was handbeaten from steel panels while its wheels are wire-spoked. There is neither power steering nor power brakes
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Designed by the Infiniti Design Studio’s creative team, Prototype 9 sports a next-generation EV powertrain capable of unleashing 148 hp and 320 Nm of torque with a range of 20 kilometres. Top speed of 170 km/h
body, for instance, was hand-beaten out of steel panels by the Takumi, Infiniti’s incredibly skilled Japanese master artisans, and the decision was made to do without power steering and brakes with wiredspoked wheels chosen over contemporary starburst versions. However, for the power unit, Nissan/Infiniti drew on their solid background in electric motor development. The result is that Prototype 9 sports a future-forward, next-generation EV powertrain that has yet to debut in any of the Japanese company’s production models. It unleashes an impressive 148 bhp and 320 Nm of torque in addition to having a 20-kilometre range. Performance-wise, it impresses too, sending Prototype 9 sprinting from 0-100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds and delivering a red-line speed of 170 km/h. This futuristic yet retro single-seater is beautifully styled and crafted by creative team at Infiniti Design in Atsugi. Japanese perfection.
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A product with an exquisite finish outshining even the most unique raw material. Our Specialists not only have the expertise in refining surfaces, but also have perfect skills in project management, engineering, manufacturing & assembly right up to turnkey handover of bespoke interior.
Reinventing tradition since 1950.
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Sergio Cutolo founded Hydro Tec in 1995. At first the studio concentrated on naval engineering, but today it offers integrated hull and exterior design services
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t took Sergio Cutolo quite some time to put his finger
side demands a creative approach too.”
on the mission behind Hydro Tec, the studio he
The engineer compares his work with architects of the likes
founded over 20 years ago and which today provides
of Calatrava and Gaudì both of whom were able to be bold in
creative naval engineering and exterior design. A naval
their designs and structural creations because they were so
engineer by training, he spent a decade working in various
deeply versed in both the technical and aesthetic aspects of
yards, most notably Baglietto and Rodriquez, before hanging
their work.
out the Hydro Tec shingle in 1995. For the first 10 years, the
The studio’s original solutions are showcased in Aurelia, the
company focused exclusively on engineering but then, in 2004-
first Flexplorer designed for Cantiere delle Marche. As her
2005, before the world economic crash hit, “we realised that
name suggests, she a flexible, versatile explorer that will allow
engineering was the last link in the chain,” he explains. “So
her owners extend their cruising season. She also has a tender
we began to go in the direction of integrated design complete
that extends her exploration potential. The 39-metre is clothed
with exterior styling and now 50 per cent of our output
in classic explorer lines. The superstructure sits forward and
encompasses not just hulls but also exteriors.”
there is a lot of free space aft. The aforementioned 8-metre
“Creative naval architecture is, however, common in both
tender is deployed using an A-Frame crane system which is
spheres. We use our technical knowledge to serve the project.
borrowed from commercial shipping and tucks into the deck,
When designers with something unusual in mind work with us,
leaving a vast area free. The bulwarks open out too and the
they find themselves dealing with people with first-hand design
result is an enormous 100 sqm beach club.
sensibility that are used to being creative because the technical
There is a sort of gallery between the two fuel tanks also which
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Aurelia is a 39-metre concept by the Cantieri delle Marche. Described as a “flexplorer�, the aft deck can be transformed into an infinite 100 square-metre beach club by using folding partitions (top). The tender is handled by an A-frame system with a retractable crane like those used on board commercial vessels
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The latest concept presented by Hydro Tec is Crossbow, a 100-metre yacht with aluminium hull and superstructure. This high-performance superyacht has a sleek, sporty shape. The large open-air areas can be seen in the rendering above
makes all the main onboard plant easy to inspect and maintain – an unusual and very functional plus in a yacht of these dimensions. The steering system is electric rather than hydraulic too. Space-wise, Aurelia has a quirky asymmetric saloon with just one corridor to port while the starboard side is taken up with a 3.5-metre long and 1.8-metre high picture window - a lovely, cosy observation point if cruising in chillier waters than the Mediterranean. As there is no stern garage, the transom area is used as a gym with six rectangular skylights drawing light in. Hydro Tec’s engineers will continue develop explorers as this is an area demanding increasing specialisation. That said, they also intend to work on fast semi-displacements in light alloy to meet market demand for increasingly efficient, low-fuel consumption craft. But of course, the studio’s versatility and its ability to think freely and creatively continue to produce pilot projects also not least the 100-metre plumb-bowed hybrid, Crossbow. 70
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acht design and architecture are in an increasingly tight embrace in the superyacht world, especially when the designer is also an architect – like Enrico Gobbi, the founder of the Team for Design studio in Venice, where the architect was born and brought up,
surrounded by incredible beauty. He graduated in architecture here, but the subject of his thesis was a ship. This was followed by a specialisation in yacht design in the USA and his first significant work experience with the Nuvolari Lenard studio. “Today we have the good fortune to be able to handle complete projects, where we create exteriors and interiors”, he says. “The way we manage design is still the same, although it’s improved over the years. Our yachts are always sleek, and it’s important to us that the proportions can be seen. Above all, the yacht should be beautiful. Then as you get closer the refined, complex details emerge. All of these are created hand-in-hand with the owner or the yard”. And this exactly describes that latest project completed for Rossinavi, a yard that
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Team for Design has a long, fruitful relationship with.
“Now, influenced by market demand, we’ve moved away
Phantom 62 metres is a yacht with a sporty personality,
from that a little, because people prefer much larger,
hence the sinuous lines and taut curves, not very rounded
architectural windows like those of a large villa. Long
on the decks, which recall a jet plane’s fins and create the
ribbon-like shapes that open up lovely views and allow
impression of speed even when the yacht is stationary.
natural light to flood the interiors”. This is very obvious
When you design an aeroplane the wings aren’t
on Phantom 62, which also features other innovations
exaggerated because their shape is dictated by the need
like the super-tapered stern with a Jacuzzi very near the
to fly, and on this yacht, too, the shapes are determined
water, creating a harmonious descent to the sea.
by nature. Phantom 62 is a compromise between sport,
Other architectural elements are the balconies with
comfort and elegant details. “This yacht is a large holiday
extensive windows. The bow windows also appear in
home”, Gobbi continues, “So the interiors feature large
the owner’s cabin, for example, creating marvellous views
lounges that open up as much as possible to the outside.
of the exterior seascape as they curve out over the water.
We created large decks to be read as a single, sweeping
Finally, the large, grey, upside-down L structure on the
space where the style of the interiors can extend to the
fly deck, sportier than a classic roll bar. It has both an
outdoor areas”. Gobbi’s design hallmark is his use of
aesthetic and practical function, giving the yacht a gutsy
geometrically-shaped windows inspired by car design.
look and hiding services like the shower and storage
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The swimming pool close to the sea features on the stern (above), which slopes down to the water, and the large villastyle architectural windows (below) open the lounge to the outside. The unusual rounded shapes curving out from the hull (to side) are the bow windows of the owner’s suite, giving the impression of being on the sea
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The elegant, contemporary interiors are created with a skilful use of materials that links the spaces, like the sleeping area and the bathroom in the owner’s suite proposed by Team for Design in the Phantom 62 concept
areas.
Now Enrico Gobbi and his
valuable team - which he unfailingly describes as an orchestra of minds of which he is the conductor - are working on very large 80-metre craft, because the market is currently trending more towards megayachts. There are also three vessels under construction for Rossinavi, one 70 metres and two 50 metres long.
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Built “on spec�, its exterior lines display a retro charm that highlights the values of maritime culture. Its most striking features are the exceptional interior spaces, with a contemporary style and neutral colours by Paola Bertelli- ph. by Giovanni De Stefano, 3dSign
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he description “vintage” suggests an awareness of time and the values that this implies. The way we interpret a vintage product may vary, but for Codecasa it means a return to the beauty of the past in a modern, cuttingedge context. This is a constant in the yachtbuilding yard’s work, drawing inspiration from maritime tradition while taking into account modern owners’ requirements regarding comfort and reliability. In 2011 the yard launched its Vintage range, and the 43-metre C122 is the latest expression of this striking line. The yacht was created “on spec”, developed and built entirely by Codecasa, which also handled the naval architecture and both interior and exterior design. The timeless refinement and rigour of its lines are inspired by the classic stylistic canons of motoryacht design, creating a slender yacht with a low freeboard and a compact superstructure. The imposing vertical bow becomes a distinctive element that gives the yacht dynamism and character. Elegance without ostentation, comfort without excess and a coherent creative concept link the exteriors and interiors on a yacht that we are sure will still be turning heads 20 years from now. The colour scheme is dominated by shades of grey and hues of teak for the free-standing elements of the exteriors, while light plays the major role indoors, where extremely bright spaces coordinate smoothly with the wood furniture in light or neutral tones, white above all for the hand-painted cabinetry, custom-made furniture and the hand-worked leather bedheads. The theme is echoed by the limed oak floors in the lounges and cabins. The extreme uniformity of the oak is broken up in the lobbies on the three decks, where a touch of modernity and colour is provided by panelling in Calacatta marble, quartzite, honey onyx and cream Marfil marble created to design. The yacht’s heart and soul is the main deck lounge, where the harmonious furniture, materials and colours, wide windows and the dramatic use of artificial light create bright, fresh spaces. The deep, grey, custom-made sofas in the conversation zone are separated from the dining area by a dividing unit with a double-sided retractable TV. The interiors are embellished with gilded lamps, paintings by Antonio Dinelli, a young artist from Livorno, the specially made carpets and fan-shaped gilded brass wall and table lamps by Eichholtz. The full-beam owner’s cabin with study and two dressing rooms is a symphony of dove grey, ivory and gold while the four guest cabins on the lower deck are decorated in white, yellow and gold. The more intimate bridge deck lounge features bright, sunny colours. The lounge may be the heart but outside the focus is on the sun deck with a Jacuzzi set in a boundless sunpad area. In general, the exteriors play an important role, with a spacious aft main deck cockpit both on the main deck and on the bridge deck with its open-air dining area. Forward, on the Portuguese bridge, is a very private lounge.
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The forward cockpit on the Portuguese bridge is an intensely private area. Bright colours and gilded reflections on the main deck lounge (opening), where light becomes a decorative feature
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Dove grey and ivory dominate in the owner’s suite (top and bottom). Light woods are complemented by Nuvola leather details from Penelopeoggi. The gilded appliques are by Porta Romana. The table in the dining area (to side, top) has a bronzed glass top creating strong contrasting elements. The spacious sun deck (to side, bottom) features a Jacuzzi and solarium forward
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ur Vintage series began life in 2011. It has a very strong identity while also being sober and elegant. These yachts make an impression without having to shout about it. The C122 displays the same distinctive traits as the other in the series, whose vertical bow makes them instantly recognisable. The C122 has the taut hull lines that are typical of a fast displacement craft. After the usual computer simulations with CFD calculations, they were refined through tank testing to create a hull that presents the least hydrodynamic drag, the optimum flow of water to the props and the least drag aft. The vertical bow lengthens the waterline to make it equal the LOA, thereby cutting drag. Another feature of the C122’s hull is the two submerged engine exhaust scoops. These pipes had to be designed in such a way that the water flowing around them creates pressure low enough to draw out the exhaust gases and so avoid dangerous back-pressure. As a result, we had to take great care with their shape, developed with the help of CFD calculations then tested in a yacht tank.
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A rollbar with hard top shelters the custom-made teak lounge and the sun deck bar unit. The timeless external lines include an imposing vertical bow
The C122 has a hard-wearing AH 36 steel hull and 5083 H111/H321 light aluminium alloy superstructure. All the materials used have been tested by Lloyd’s Register. Nowadays when we talk about on-board comfort our attention is focused on noise. Cutting noise levels on the yacht is a challenge Codecasa has devoted a great deal of attention to, and this time on the C122 we installed totally electric stabiliser fins, a new, very modern technique. Previously we only mounted fins with hydraulic actuators, but we watched this new technology with great interest, as it offered clear benefits in terms of lower noise levels, greater simplicity and easier maintenance, as well as taking up less room.
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Interior Designer Paola Spano, Sara Mencacci architect and designer at Codecasa
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hat we’ve tried to achieve with the C122 is a yacht that breathes class and harmony. We chose select materials for the build, to create interiors with a distinctive personality between classic and modern, emphasising lines that are essential yet capable of communicating emotion. In line with Italian tastes, we coordinated tables with an Oriental tone, pieces with a strong decorative appeal that seem to come from the early decades of the 20th century. This mix of tastes makes this yacht intensely contemporary. Many of the on-board furnishings were designed by us then made by artisans, like the storage unit near the bar and the small console in the main lounge entrance. We also chose the fabric used to upholster the sofas and cushions by Chivasso, Jab, Jim Thompson and Robert Allen. The carpets have been created to our design and come from one of our Tuscan suppliers. As for the lighting, we’ve made the windows bigger
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wherever possible and we’ve used light sources with warm LEDs on the walls and ceilings. Skylights and ceilings in light colours capture the light and reflect it into the surrounding space, creating a fresh, bright environment. Porta Romana, Eichholtz and BCM Illuminazione (Lighting) are the main suppliers for the interior lighting. The main deck lounge is our favourite space, and the effect is jaw-dropping every time you enter through the large aft door! Every piece of furniture is in exactly the right place, and the overall feel is one of a strong balance between materials and colours, giving the interior an almost dazzling brightness. We think this space embodies the real spirit of the yacht!
Closely harmonising colours on board. In the lobby (right) the flooring is select Calacatta marble, quarzite, honey onyx and cream Marfil marble. White oak is the choice for the other interiors
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The Shipyard Fulvia Codecasa, Ceo at Codecasa
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he Codecasa 43 Full Beam C122 is part of our Vintage series. It evokes the distinctive lines that have helped shape maritime history, like the legendary “Paraggina” by the Moratti family or the equally illustrious “Marlin”, which belonged to the Kennedys. Its authentic flavour expresses the yard’s character, spirit and nautical roots while at the same time incorporating cutting-edge equipment and reflecting an intense commitment to fuel economy and comfort. The C122 was created “on spec” and is now ready for launch. We regard working in this way as a valuable aspect of our activities, because it enables the yard to keep working and have yachts ready to deliver. Delivery of the C122, for example, can be programmed in no more than six weeks, the “technical” time needed to carry out tests at berth and at sea, and at the same time finalise the documentation needed for the change of ownership. One of this yacht’s great strengths is the impressive amount of interior space on a yacht with a GT of under 500 tonnes.
It is the second 43-metre model in the Vintage series, with a distinctive sun deck layout where the classic central mast and hard top are replaced by a roll bar. The result is a more sporty, forceful look, and greater comfort on a sundeck whose area has increased considerably – the area around what would normally have been the mast foot has been transformed into a relaxation area with a small sofa, armchairs and coffee table. My favourite area on board is the sun deck, and the spacious owner’s suite, where great care has been taken to ensure privacy, effective soundproofing and comfort with an emphasis on attention to detail and the choice of materials.
The upper deck control station (top) and a bright, sunny lounge (to side, top) that communicates with the outdoor dining area (to side, bottom) where chairs with backs made of teak slats surround the large table for twelve
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The elegant exteriors have a maritime spirit. The aft cockpit lounge is furnished with armchairs and sofas made to design in teak and wood that is resin treated and then lacquered
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[ ART ON BOARD ]
THE ALLURE OF
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
The rarest pieces date all the way back to the 17th Century and come from Benin, Nigeria, the Ivory Coast, Mali, Gabon and Angola. Tribal art that inspired the Cubist and Abstract artists and which is now enjoying a positively magical revival
Kota reliquary, wood and metal, Gabon, Monzino Collection, Dototheum, sold for 47,500 euro
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Kongo-Yombe power statue, Nkisi Nkondi, wood. Democratic Republic of Congo. Christie’s, sold for 727,500 euro
A Yaka headrest from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Adolphe Stoclet. Christie’s, estimate 300-500,000 euro
by Micaela Zucconi
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nce only truly appreciated by a small group of connoisseurs,
Vienna, who has 25 years’ experience on the art scene in New York
tribal art is going mainstream and enjoying a period of
and Paris. “However, the real turning point was the opening of the
enormous popularity, piquing the curiosity of collectors of both
Musée du Quai Branly in Paris in 2006 which specialises in the art
contemporary and other art. “Until the 1990s, the sales were only
and civilisation of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas.” In short,
very rarely spectacular results-wise. But then a few events really
tribal art is as hot now as it was in the early 1900s when it inspired
revived interest. MoMa’s Primivitism in 20th Century of Art: Affinity
Picasso’s Cubist work and was collected by the illustrious likes of
of The Tribal and the Modern in 1984 and then Les Magiciens de
Alexander Calder and André Breton. “The prices of the most classic,
la Terre at the Pompidou Centre in Paris in 1989, which spanned
modern art-related pieces have risen. For instance, an antique Goli
the contemporary art scene on five continents, kick-started things
mask from the Ivory Coast sold for a few thousand euro while a
again,” explains Joris Visser, an in-house expert at Dorotheum in
more recent one that had been photographed with Picasso made a
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[ ART ON BOARD ] million euro,” continues Visser. “The 2008 crisis and the fact that the collectors were aging meant a lot of material Mangbetu figure,
was becoming available. Everyone only wanted to hold on
Democratic Republic of
to or snap up the best pieces.”
Congo. Dorotheum, sold
Auction houses and gallerists did the rest and in the
for 56,250 euro
process changed the market. A quick glance at the latest results reveals just how much. One of the latest highlights at Sotheby’s is a Fang head from Gabon which sold for 2,578,350 euro. Christie’s did well too with a Nigerian Mbembe sculpture from the Durand-Dessert Collection selling for 1.927 million euro. “Clients have seen the value of the top pieces bought up to 2010 triple. The only slowdown is in the mid-price range of 2,000 to 200.000 euro. But what really counts is how unique the style of a piece is – even if it is only a little stool valued at 400 euro.” To get an eye for what is good, peruse the museums (British Museum, Louvre, the Met in New York as well as Quai de Branly), the galleries and art fairs. The Parcours des Mondes in the French capital is considered the top international ethnographic art show, attracting the world’s finest galleries. Last September, it featured an exhibition which recreated a famous 1930s show with works loaned by artists of the likes of André Derain, Joan Miró, Henri Matisse as well as those already mentioned. The event was curated by gallerist and academic Charles-Wesley Hourdé (with Nicolas Rolland), who tracked down most of the pieces shown in the original exhibition and reconstructed the story of the event in the book Galerie Pigalle. Afrique, Oceanie. 1930, Un Exposition Mytique. “You really need advice when you are starting out collecting in this area,” says Charles-Wesley Hourdé. “Most of the works come from private collections and thanks to them these objects, which were mostly ritual and thus would have been thrown away once they’d done their job, have been preserved. A very few, very rare pieces date back to the 17th century but the remainder are later. Mostly wood is used with some bronze also. The styles differ depending on the ethnicity and area they come from, mostly Sub-Saharan Africa: Benin, Nigeria, the Ivory Coast, Mali, Gabon and Angola. The market is on a high and prices will continue to climb but you can still find significant works for a thousand euro.” Another major fair is Tefaf Maastricht in the Netherlands. Its tribal art section will be larger than ever next year so don’t miss take note of the date: March 16th to 24th 2019.
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Fang head, Gabon. Sotheby’s, sold for 2, 578,350 euro, June 13th 2018
Fang– Mvaï ancestor Nekpopo drum, XIX century, Dominican Republic of Congo . Dorotheum, sold for 18,750 euro
statue by the Master Ntem, 1750-1860 approx. Howard and Saretta Barnet Collection. Sotheby’s, sold for 3,495,000 dollars May 14th 2018
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[ MISE EN PLACE ]
The Home Runway Show
Gucci’S style now takes in furniture, too, and the table becomes a setting for displaying eclectic creations that will intrigue and amuse guests
by Marta Bernasconi
he description “Made in Italy” has been abused by the fashion and design industries, but if there is one company that fully merits the label, it’s Gucci. The brand wrote the fashion rulebook, promoting its core values – skilful, unique artisanal work above all, the kind of creativity and know-how that can transform itself without ever losing its profound roots and illustrious history. The move from the runway to home decor was an inevitable step for Gucci, a brand that can bring class and style to all its collections and interpret the mood of any number of historical periods. The collection dedicated to the home is called Gucci Décor, and ranges from furniture to furnishing accessories. The series of tables is especially interesting, all interpreting one of the On these pages, the white porcelain service decorated with a Herbarium pattern, inspired
brand’s basic creative tenets, which also makes its runway shows so distinctive – don’t obey rigid rules, but deliver a variety of decorative codes that enable the domestic space to be personalised with freedom and confidence.
by a vintage fabric design
The tables are multicoloured, populated by animals,
and featuring flowers and
flowers and flourishing plants, enlivened by text. This
cherry branches. The chairs are a reinterpretation of the traditional “chiavarine”, with unusual colours and upholstery
wide-ranging inspiration is also expressed by the dining tables, cushions, wallpaper, vases, candlesticks and other furnishing accessories like the folding screens. Gucci’s decorative concept takes in the entire home environment and is dedicated to conviviality and hospitality. The Gucci Décor collection also embodies entirely Italian artisanal values, a crucial aspect of the Florentine brand’s work since its foundation. Gucci interprets these values with an
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Plates and trays with exotic animals, flowers and an intriguing eye. The combination of original subjects with graphics and full colours creates a table setting that’s full of vibrant personality
expertise that cannot be faked – the vases, for example,
to create by hand. Decorating the home with objects
are by Richard Ginori, a company founded in Florence
from the collection can be a much more rapid process
as long ago as 1735 that makes ceramics requiring
– in the Gucci Décor section is an App that enables
incredible skill and abilities. Many are painted by hand.
users to place the pieces in real time into their home
One detail will give some idea of the complex work
environment and see how they fit in with the overall
needed to manufacture the Déor line – the snake-like
furnishing scheme.
handles on some of the porcelain pieces take five hours
www.gucci.com
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MASSIMO BOTTURA
Hard work and passion: the magic recipe for becoming the best His restaurant has topped The World’s 50 Best Restaurants rankings for the second time. But who is this Michelin-starred chef with a social conscience?
CALLO ALBANESE & SUEO
by Marta Bernasconi
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ith its unassuming name, the Osteria Francescana in Modena might be a simple local trattoria serving
up traditional fare. But it isn’t. Or rather it is more than just that. Simplicity in haute cuisine is achieved only after a long and complex journey. Massimo Bottura began that journey in 1986 when he took over a trattoria in the Modena area and devoted himself to strengthening the very roots of his cuisine - traditional and regional Italian cuisine - by exploring combinations with a French influence. But then the time came to leave Italy to gain some international experience. This he did with style, working with Alain Ducasse at the Louis XV in Monte Carlo, an experience that inspired him to open the Osteria Francescana in 1995, and then later the now legendary El Bulli in Spain with Ferran Adrià. Both proved fundamental to bringing even greater depth to the Italian chef’s culinary development. His particular style springs from a multitude of influences: the roots of Italian cuisine itself, his own innate and very powerful curiosity, and a constant striving for innovation, a passion for art and music. That is how taste, how flavour, is created. It is about the references and sensations the chef wants to evoke as much as the dish itself. Lunch at one of the 12 tables in the restaurant is a multi-sensory experience: sensual, aesthetic, conceptual. Voted the World’s Best Restaurant in both 2016 and 2018, the Osteria Francescana is a clear-eyed manifesto for the Modenese chef’s idea of what cuisine is all about.
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Massimo Bottura’s offers his guests a multisensory experience that embraces not just tastes and flavours but also culture and art. Clockwise from top: “Oops! I dropped the lemon tart”, “Mediterranean Sole”,
PAOLO TERZI
PAOLO TERZI
PAOLO TERZI
“Burnt”
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“My mother used different ingredients from the ones I use. These are raw materials she didn’t even know existed. You have to take the best of the past and bring it into the
CALLO ALBANESE & SUEO
future. You need to keep a critical element alive”
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His second restaurant, Franceschetta58, however, is more of a
naming. He does have one other quality that sets him apart,
contemporary osteria. Also in Modena, its ambition is to create
however: his insistence on raising awareness in haute cuisine
a convivial atmosphere in which diners can relish the very finest
of food waste and the duty to help feed the more vulnerable
quality products.
members of society. This took practical form at the Expo2015 in
To Bottura every dish tells a story and often the name alone can
Milan: the Refettorio Ambrosiano project saw 60 international
conjure up a whole world even before a morsel has passed the
chefs prepare quality, nutritious meals for those in need.
diner’s lips: “The potato that wants to be a truffle”, “Memory
This was followed up by the founding of the Food for Soul
of a mortadella sandwich” and “An eel swimming up the Po
organisation and other Refettorio-inspired projects around the
river”. The dishes featured on these pages ably demonstrate
world.
the importance of the words chosen to describe them. Bottura
From haute cuisine to feeding the dispossessed: Massimo
does his research and how, from the genesis of each dish to its
Bottura’s drive and talent know no bounds.
OCEAN LIFESTYLE
y- CLUB de luxe superyacht resorts
A N I N T E R N AT I O N A L D E S I G N H U B A G E N C Y
FRANK NEUBELT YACHT DESIGN
G YCSTUDIO. CO M
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Rossinavi’s 49-metre yacht is clear proof that millennials are breaking into the superyacht world. This is no conventional craft - Fulvio De Simoni has created ground-breaking exterior lines, while Achille Salvagni’s interiors are gentler and more intimate. Not a stylistic contradiction, but a different approach to a balance of forms by Bianca Ascenti - ph. by Paolo Petrignani (interiors), by Tom van Oossanen (external)
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hen you have a team that consists of a yachtbuilding
through methods that are irreconcilable in theory only. On the outside,
yard-studio like Rossinavi that shuns mass production,
the eye is attracted by De Simoni’s square, dynamic and muscular forms,
preferring to concentrate on high-quality custom builds,
but inside it can relax, taking in the soft, sinuous, feminine lines created
an experienced designer like Fulvio De Simoni, a naval
by Salvagni. The contrast is sharp and strong, yet it works. One solution
design expert of the calibre of Arrabito and an internationally-
that has already been introduced on De Simoni yachts is the half bridge
renowned architect like Achille Salvagni, then the result is bound
that immediately creates a sporty character and strong identity, as well
to be exceptional. And the Aurora is just that – in the literal
as lending movement to the design while increasing the amount of
meaning of the word, too, as it is an exception in the rather flat
liveable space. The stairs flanking the beach club, for example, lead up
superyacht market and embodies striking new style and design
to a raised sunbathing area, and from here guests descend towards the
elements, created to appeal to the refined, dynamic, smart tastes
open-air dining area, sheltered yet open on both sides. This is especially
of a Millennial clientele. The label fits its youthful owner, who
appreciated by those who are seeking privacy when the yacht is at
requested a megayacht with a strong personality, fast and under
berth. Another new feature is the second owner’s cabin on the forward
the 500GT threshold. In the looks department, this 49m craft
main deck, with a huge windshield and lateral “light cuts” for a more
breaks the rules by displaying two aesthetic levels that on paper
direct sailing experience. The beach club has a spacious sauna and
would seem to contradict each other, but what at first sight may be
bathroom, plus a latest-generation audiovisual system with interactive
interpreted as a deliberately subversive act soon resolves itself into
screen that enables guests to follow the progress of their voyage through
a genuine attempt to achieve architectural harmony and balance
live images transmitted by a camera mounted in the bows. In a clear contrast with the sporty, aggressive exteriors, Aurora’s interior reveals a warm, welcoming and intimate heart designed to enfold guests in a blanket of luxury and refinement. Once again Achille Salvagni has created interiors with a distinctive but never strident look. On the contrary, the shapes, shades and colours have deliberately been dialled down to offset the sporty, in-your-face grit of the exteriors. Known for his aesthetic sensitivity (expressed through a variety of architectural forms) and his knowledge of the different historical periods that he skilfully – and playfully – mixes with a finely-tuned sense of balance, the architect decisively rejects square, aggressive shapes in favour of soft, sinuous, feminine lines that form curves, waves and ovoids with no hint of corners or angles, enfolding guests in a warm voluptuous embrace. The spaces are filled with natural light flooding in through the windows, and the atmosphere throughout evokes the elegance of the 1920s and ‘30s, but given a contemporary twist. Discreet luxury is the dominant theme, reflected in the choice of rich materials enhanced by flawless artisanal work. As well as Carrara marble, Salvagni has selected rendered sycamore, brushed teak, polished ebony, bronze, silk and South American tineo. As is to be expected from an architect who is known for his unique, elegant furnishing elements, on board there are only custom pieces designed personally by Salvagni, from the hand-knotted Tibetan carpets to the lighting and furniture – the magnificent elliptical table is made from a single piece of oak with gold leaf treated to create a scaly, reptilian look. The only exceptions are pieces acquired at auction or discovered in art galleries – always strictly limited-edition items. Last but not least, there’s a wine cellar with 500 bottles and a selection of fine cigars stored in a temperature-controlled environment with password access. It is so beautiful that it occupies a prominent position on board, enabling guests to toast Aurora every day.
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An aluminium planing yacht, the Aurora has a maximum speed of 26 knots. Its square, muscular external lines create a powerful impact. Opening, the upper deck lounge with wide windows framing the exterior seascape like a painting
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The numerous vertical and horizontal elements on the sides are distinctive features of the Aurora, creating new geometries. Fulvio De Simoni has skilfully manipulated the mezzanine decks to provide movement and extend the spaces
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Yacht Designer Fulvio De Simoni
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think the difference between a flybridge and a sports yacht lies mainly in the fact the flybridge design, slightly cropped with stacked decks, offers a standardised type of architecture, but I wanted to create a continuation between the upper deck and lower decks by using a kind of mezzanine in the aft section, so when you look at the yacht from behind you don’t see an entire deck separated from the other, as this raised section links them in a uniform way, conferring equal dignity and giving the yacht a more sporty, dynamic style. What’s more, forward of this mezzanine is an uncluttered full-beam area sheltered from the view of prying eyes. Here I’ve put a dining table for 25 people, open to the sides. As a result there’s enough space for the large beach club, with ample headroom and usable space. Aurora’s very distinctive bow isn’t a response to a specific request, but is inspired by my desire to give this part of the yacht a dignity that it is too often denied. Sometimes, out of laziness, (“It’ll sort itself out”), or convenience (“Best not go over the top and alienate the market”), the bows almost never receive any special attention from designers. However, I think that if properly exploited this space presents a great stylistic opportunity. Of course, computers have made the designer’s life much easier – you can see and copy everything and the result is uniform-looking yachts that are hard to tell apart. As for as I’m concerned, I prefer designing something different, the product of a genuine creative effort, even if that means it’s less widely welcomed. When I chose this job it certainly wasn’t so I could spend my time among fresh flowers and wallpaper! I think the owner’s cabin on the forward main deck is very interesting. It has a very special side window that looks directly out onto the sea, giving guests the impression that they’re really sailing, watching the waves coming towards them. Rossinavi has shown incredible
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skill, making even the most complex elements simple. I’m pleased to see a highly competent workforce made up of people who have said they are happy to work on a project they know is original and innovative.is very interesting. It has a very special side window that looks directly out onto the sea, giving guests the impression that they’re really sailing, watching the waves coming towards them. Rossinavi has shown incredible skill, making even the most complex elements simple. I’m pleased to see a highly competent workforce made up of people who have said they are happy to work on a project they know is original and innovative.
The numerous vertical and horizontal elements on the sides are distinctive features of the Aurora, creating new geometries. Fulvio De Simoni has skilfully manipulated the mezzanine decks to provide movement and extend the spaces
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Interior Design Achille Salvagni
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he most complex thing is to create something for a client who is still to appear, so I never start a project without spending some quality time with the potential owner. In this case I was face to face with a sophisticated young couple with very precise expectations. They were looking for a dynamic result that would not date. Toning down the aggressive external lines was not an overall change of approach, quite the opposite, in fact – we just realised that if a yacht with such futuristic lines was accompanied by equally intense interiors, its appeal would be short-lived. My intention was to make the life and value of the investment as enduring as possible. With my references to the 1920s and ‘30s I’ve tried to evoke the period that best embodied a projection towards the future while retaining respect for the past – so while the exteriors comprise futuristic shapes, the interiors recall a certain classic tradition while integrating extremely dynamic elements. Building an Art Deco yacht is not
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a complex task, but that’s not what I do, I’m not a decorator. What interests me is creating special atmospheres in a contemporary setting, narrating a path without stating it. To distance myself from the dark, dignified tones redolent of a certain classicism, I decided to match a light, brushed sportylooking wood with a dark, very glossy wood. My work begins with space, creating volumes and opening up perspectives, generating interiors that can then be refined and harmonised. Too often the interior designer is forced to “fill in” spaces that do not dialogue with one another because they weren’t developed during the design stage. The most complex part about Aurora was the forward owner’s cabin because of the inclined rising columns framing the large central window. I softened it by creating two symmetrical wings to frame the central seat below. When people come to me they expect something unique. I have nothing against industrial design – in fact, it’s given the world some priceless iconic pieces – but you can’t ask someone to spend tens of millions of euro for a yacht and then deprive them of the pleasure of surrounding
themselves with rare and unique pieces. I use exceptional artisans for my objects, bronze workers who’ve worked for the Vatican for generations, carpenters who are expert in restoring Rome’s Baroque buildings and marble masons who use the old Renaissance quarries for their restorations. Rossinavi is a centre of extreme excellence – my first project with them was the 70m yacht Numptia - and I get on very well with Claudio and Federico Rossi. They have shown that it’s possible to build yachts in Italy with German standards and Italian refinement.
The interiors are soft, warm and intimate. All the furniture is made to Salvagni’s design by a select group of artisans. The designer has supervised every detail, from the handles to the porthole (below, left) framed by sinuous curves
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The Shipyard Federico Rossi, Coo Rossinavi
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e are the first to study the influence of Millennials on our sector – we developed Aurora, in fact, with the help of a study by the International University of Monaco (IUM), which predicted that the average age of superyacht owners would drop from 45-55 to 35-45 by 2038. One of the reasons why the pleasure yacht industry is in a healthier state than others is that the number of Ultra-High Net Worth Individuals is growing. There are around 82,000 people around the world with a net worth greater than €50 million, and this figure includes 1,226 billionaires – 480 in the USA and 147 in China. One fifth of the top 100 billionaires are under 50 years of age and on average owners are 10 to 15 years younger than they were 20 years ago. Our ships reflect different ways of sailing but they share an identity, as every owner seeks his or her own adventure. Aurora is unique – De Simoni and Salvagni have been truly excellent. It was a pleasure to develop this design with them, and I enjoyed
interacting with the client. He’s young, which meant most of the decision-making process took place on WhatsApp. We’ve been lucky to see the arrival of this new generation and being only 37 when the initial meetings took place helped me to interact with the new methods of communication. The greatest challenge was speed – everything happened very quickly, from first contact to the final decision. The process of brand repositioning we launched four years ago has enabled us to say that our client profile is linked to the profile of the design they’re buying. For four years we haven’t only been attracting “mature” and expert owners, but also individuals who are intrigued by what we’ve built. At fits clients wanted simply to build “their” boat – now, though, they want us to interpret their ideas, they started to ask for “a Rossinavi yacht”. From a geographical point of view we’re now “fishing” in the American market, which three years ago was in the doldrums because only continental Europe was generating new clients. The strategy to beat the competition is to link our identity as a yacht builder to the family nucleus. Constructing pure custom designs is good because it enables us to invent something new every time, and it’s very stimulating – but very demanding, too. We have quite a few future projects, given that the next delivery will be in 2022!
Rossinavi is known for creating unique yachts. Aurora has two master cabins, one forward on the main deck and one on the upper deck (to side, top) with a private deck and Jacuzzi
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THE ARCHITECTURE OF WELLBEING
From products to resorts, this design studio strives for zero impact and respect for location, an innovative approach that still respects traditional values by Marta Bernasconi
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Nacho Alegre
Matteo Thun, who after studying architecture in Florence in the early 1980s, co-founded the Memphis group with Ettore Sottsass in Milan. His work as an architect and designer quickly took off and broadened in scope. Left, the Chiavarina chair by Matteo Thun Atelier
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atteo Thun’s adventurous career began in the 1980s but in course of the intervening decades has continued to evolve, keeping him firmly at the
top of his game despite his areas of interest ranging from product design to retail and hospitality. The early years were a time of incredible intellectual ferment as he mixed with some of the leading lights on the world scene. After
nature, materials and design in Thun and co.’s creations too which
studying with Oskar Kokoschka and Emilio Vedova and
he clarifies for us: “The principle of the three zeros is the starting
then graduating from Florence’s Università di Architettura,
point in all our work. We try to apply the same philosophy to all
he co-founded the Memphis group with Ettore Sottsass
of our projects and it translates as: zero kilometres, which means
in Milan in 1981. Just three years later, Thun opened his
that construction materials and skills have to be local; zero CO2,
own studio also in Milan. But his architectural adventured
achievable by managing energy and lower emissions; zero waste,
turned plural in 2001 when he founded Matteo Thun &
achieved by managing the life cycle of the building, the way it is built
Partners with Antonio Rodriguez, headquartering it in
and removed. Technology is increasingly at the service of our design
Milan with an outpost in Shanghai. The studio followed
criteria.” We owe some magnificent hotels and resorts to Matteo
the same design model for smaller product designs and
Thun & Partners and so luxury is a part of the day-to-day reality
the larger resorts it created, an approach summed up in
of their job. This is how Thun describes the studio’s vision of the
the “from spoons to cities” motto of the Milan design
concepts of luxury and style: “Luxury to us means sensorality and
school. There is a consistent and very clear link between
longevity. Aesthetic and technological durability and the concept
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This page, top, Antonio Rodriguez, partner in Matteo Thun & Partners. Above, a larch bathtub made by Rapsel, the Davines Village, the Vigilius Mountain Resort. Opposite: left, clockwise from top, two spaces from The Twins project in Shanghai designed for Zwilling and the entrance of the Waldhotel Health & Medical Excellence
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Water is a fundamental part of the charm and sophistication of the JW Marriot Hotel in Venice. Here, like all the studio’s project, the focus is on the surrounding area’s soul which becomes the springboard for the development of the design
of healthy living are the foundations of our work. We strive for innovation but refuse to compromise on traditional values.” Currently Thun and Rodriguez have Hospitality and Residential projects in hand in Italy, Austria and Germany. By way of example, the new Davines Village headquarters, opened recently in Parma, is designed to guarantee the company’s workforce a better lifestyle through direct contact with nature. The materials used are natural while large windows meld interior and exterior with green courtyards adding to effect. Overall Thun and Rodriguez’s projects centre around their desire not just to satisfy their clients’ briefs but also to reconcile the projects with the environment and the natural space surrounding them. Perhaps one day they will give us a yacht design that will be just a perfect a model of a respectful relationship between man and sea.
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The joy of whizzing silently through the waves cocooned in sober, refined luxury. Southern Wind launches its new 105’ miniseries in signature style thanks to Nauta Yachts’ sleekly contemporary Italian design by Paola Bertelli - ph. by Rob Kamhoot, ph. interiors by Giuliano Sargentini
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Light is one of the driving forces behind this lovely design. Generous windows, a double companionway hatch, blonde oak with a gentle pinkish hue and gleaming white panelling make the saloon wonderfully bright and airy. Opening page, the top photo illustrates the single-level deck that makes the 34-metre seem deceptively long and sleek for her length
can’t get no satisfaction” sang Mick Jagger in the song that
the radical design of her lines and the advanced technology of her
changed everything for the Rolling Stones.....The beautiful
materials and systems,” said Jim Schmicker, Vice President of Farr
new Southern Wind 105’ Satisfaction was named in
Yacht Design, who crafted the SW105’s naval architecture and
honour of the legendary British band. But dare we say
partnered up with Southern Wind and Nauta Yachts on the general
it, the choice of name would have been apt regardless as
arrangement. Proud and majestic underway, the new yacht also sports
living and sailing aboard a boat like this will also deliver
a deck plan with a clean, sculpted aesthetic. The design team relished
on the satisfaction front. Southern Winds are renowned for being
the fairly daunting challenge of creating a single level deck with low
astonishingly seaworthy, sophisticated ocean-going performance
freeboards that did not impinge on interior headroom or space for
sailing yachts that offer their owners a sleek fusion of elegant design
running systems and structures, and it shows.
and functionality.
Performance and comfort go hand in glove throughout. The
This 34.5-metre is the first in the South African yard’s 105’ high-
extraordinary broad stern, for instance, doesn’t just boost downwind
performance cruiser mini-series.
performance but also enhances the versatility and usability of the
“The aim when conceiving this project was to incorporate a modicum
area in closest contact with the water. The large cockpit is divided
of race boat features into a cruiser/racer while keeping a beautiful
into a working zone and two guest areas forward with a coffee table
aesthetic and a high level of comfort. This yacht stands out for
with integrated cool box, two deck fridges and a custom electric
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dumbwaiter to the galley.
the few select materials used. Furnishings and floors are in blond oak
We were intrigued by the glazed doublewide electrically-operated
selected from a French consignment for its striking pinkish hue. The
companionway which very cleverly resolves a couple of thorny sailing
wall and ceilings are panelled in white while dark leather surface trims
yacht issues: it makes the transition between interior and exterior
provide contrast. This classic look is also lifted by striking carbon-
gradual and fluid, adds to the expansive glazing of the coachroof
fibre which is used for the legs of the custom-made tables, the chairs
making the saloon even brighter, and also draws light into the corridor
and the frames of the coachroof glazing, the bathroom tops, etc.
to the aft cabins.
A word about the artificial lighting: ceiling spots provide direct
The below decks spaces were designed by Nauta Yachts to reflect the
lighting to the main areas while LED strips carefully positioned at
owner’s “house-like ergonomics” mantra yet still have a very maritime
different heights help warm the cool white walls.
feel. The soberly elegant main saloon is open plan with a spacious
And what about Satisfaction’s extraordinary performance? “We’ve
convertible studio/TV area two steps down acting as a buffer with the
reached a maximum speed of 32 knots surfing downwind on a 5m
master suite and the VIP stateroom forward. The rest of the guests
wave in 40 knots of wind: I’ve always felt comfortable and safe
and crew are accommodated in the stern section.
when helming,” declared her very happy captain at the end of her
There is complete harmony of style throughout from the master suite
maiden voyage from Cape Town to the Mediterranean. Satisfaction
to the crew mess with a brilliantly judicious balance struck between
guaranteed! www.sws-yachts.com
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Nauta’s particular take on elegance is all about clean harmony. Aboard Satisfaction, oak is used for both furnishings and floors lightening the overall look. However, a note of contrast is introduced by the dark leather surfaces and bare carbon-fibre. The furnishings are all custom-made with the exceptional of the dining chairs
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Exterior Design Massimo Gino head of the Design Department at Nauta Yachts
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he most challenging part of designing this yacht was eliminating all the changes in level on the deck, from the transom to the main companionway, thus keeping the entire deck the same level. We succeeded in doing this while keeping the freeboard as low as possible without compromising the height of the interiors for the comfort of guests and crew and for housing structures and running systems as we had planned right from the start. The deckhouse was challenging to design but in the end we succeeded in creating a superstructure with a large volume as this is a Raised Saloon. But it is still very streamlined and well integrated into the hull so that it doesn’t interfere with the extremely clean, uncluttered deck plan. We worked on every possible detail to retain that sense of extreme cleanness. In addition to recessing all the sail controls, there are forward and aft bull-eyes with lockers for hidden
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mooring arrangements. The jib sheets are recessed below the deck and the anchor arm is integrated into the bowsprit. Both inside and out, we worked very hard on the hand and footholds, which are essential on a sailing yacht but not always automatically featured in contemporary yacht design. Today, the trend is to make them disappear, in fact, and it is a genuine pleasure for us to keep them on our Southern Winds. This yacht has some really special features that were masterfully engineered by the shipyard like the garage with an innovative and intelligent launching system for the jet ski and the tender. On top of these innovations, the Satisfaction incorporates all the experience and feedback from the previous Southern Wind yachts with raised saloon configuration: we have been designing a Raised Saloon yachts along with Southern Wind for years.
Nauta Yachts has done a brilliant job of sculpting the design to integrate the raised saloon’s coachroof with the Farr-designed hull. On her maiden voyage, Satisfaction planed along beautifully at the impressive speed of 32 knots. Opposite, Mario Pedol (left) and Massimo Gino
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Interior Design Massimo Gino head of the Design Department at Nauta Yachts
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he new Southern Wind 105 was an intriguing and stimulating challenge for Nauta Design. Like the recent SW96 and SW-RP 90, the SW105 belongs to the new generation of Southern Wind yachts: an evolution of the shipyard’s high-performance, low-displacement superyachts that feature new technology and design elements such as twin rudders, more sophisticated hydraulics and a telescopic keel that barely impacts on the interior. From the moment we met with the owner of Satisfaction it was clear that he knew what he wanted right down to the smallest details. We were on the same wavelength: we shared most of his choices and our answers to his questions were usually right the first time. The hardest yet most intriguing part of working with a client who has such clear ideas is explaining the pros and cons, and making choices that work together to form a cohesive harmonious whole without breaks between the interior and exterior design. This owner wanted the widest possible hallways and doors, the deepest, most comfortable couches and many other touches. We managed all this and more, I’d say: the halls are wide, the doors are large, the couches are really deep. The entrance to the companionway is flanked by a glass closure on each side, so that the exteriors are closely connected to the interiors and there’s lots of natural light throughout the interiors. There are lots of hull windows, even in the crew quarters. I’d say that we met the owner’s brief pretty well, working his ideas in and improving on them so that Satisfaction is a well-planned yacht where light and space make her very easy to live in, in a way that’s a lot like home.
The nav station and crew mess (top right) have the same finish as the guest areas. The bar (above) and the dumbwaiter that connects the cockpit with the galley (bottom right). The bathroom tops are all in carbon-fibre (right). Nauta Design founders, Mario Pedol, right, and Massimo Gino
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The Shipyard Andrea Micheli, Commercial Director at Southern Wind
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atisfaction was commissioned by a performanceoriented owner who is very attentive to market trends, looking for the latest in yachting and on his first experience owning a sailing superyacht. He was very active in the design and building process, and his ideas brought the yacht into new levels of quality and innovation. Satisfaction reaps the benefit of the 102’, a successful miniseries that saw five vessels built in four years. From the moment the project was launched (June 2016), it proved hugely popular with owners and three boats were ordered, two of which have already splashed (Satisfaction
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and Kiboko III, launched in August 2018) while another will hit the water in February 2019. The SW105 is a modern semicustom high performance bluewater yacht and stands out for the versatility of its design which was developed in two different deck layout and offers three different keel configurations. Satisfaction has an innovative telescopic keel, a first for a Southern Wind yacht. The yactht features leading edge hull lines design (see wide aft sections, an open transom and twin rudder configuration as some examples); it stands out for
The cockpit is enormous and is divided into guest (amidships and forward) and crew (aft) areas. LED strips at the base of the various modules underscore the fact that it is all on one level too
the advanced technology used in the construction methods, choice of materials and systems. Her single-level main deck, aside, this yacht’s strong points are a series of solutions designed to maximise comfort both on deck and in the interior: the fully-equipped guest cockpit, the double size guest companionway, and the wide tender garage also for toys, for instance. Unusually on a yacht this size, the garage holds a 4.2m+ jet tender and a 3m+ jet ski. Other examples are the dumbwaiter and wine cooler amidships.
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O N E B I T AT A T I M E by Paola Bertelli
The One Yacht and Design enters the world of Sicis to learn more about its ideas on mosaic and the new aesthetic rules for a timeless technique
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ery fittingly, Sicis, a company that uses mosaic to create unique and exclusive artworks, hails from Ravenna, the home of some
of the most beautiful historic mosaics in the world. CEO and an enthusiastic ambassador for the brand Maurizio Leo Placuzzi told us about its core values: “Every Sicis project showcases the elements that make the company so unusual: manufacturing know-how, technological innovation, experimentation with new materials and the ability to balance those elements with elegance and originality. We can no longer look on mosaics simply as decorative trim. We also make furniture, Vetrite wainscoting and artistic mosaic panels that really are art works in their own right. We also do floors in Vetrite, marble and other surfaces as well as mirrors with gold or silver mosaic finishes.� Versatility is definitely one element that explains the contemporary appeal of an technique as ancient as mosaic but it is far from the only one: “Mosaic was not considered remotely
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exclusive when the company was founded and it is thanks to Sicis and its patents that glass, gold metal (another Sicis patent) and marble mosaic tiles (tesserae) are now as sought-after as in ancient times. Today, our artistic mosaics are created by 85
With refined materials, unique colours and exclusive textures, mosaics are far more than simple decorative elements, and have become a forceful expressive language, increasingly popular not only for tiling but also in furniture, woodwork, objects and jewellery
master mosaic artists and adorn luxury hotels, majestic palaces, yachts, colossal works, temples and mosques.” Placuzzi sees bespoke mosaic work as offering endless possibilities. “You
yachting sector further: “We are often involved in working on
can personalise the materials, the products, the designs of the
famous private and charter yachts. We mostly do wellness and
mosaics, the Vetrite, the furnishings themselves.” But are there
pool areas as well as artistic decoration in the hospitality rooms.
trends in mosaic and do they influence aesthetics and client
It is all bespoke which is one of our pluses. Vetrite is particularly
requests? “We like to talk in terms of challenges rather than
popular with designers because it looks so good and we can
requests. For instance, we decorated part of the Garuda in
create trims that personalised in terms of colour and forms which
Bali, which is one of the world’s largest statues, in mosaic. In
can be three-dimensional or otherwise.” A new area for Sicis is
the nautical sector, one recent project was Savannah aboard
accessories: “We have been working on a new line for the last year
which we did decorations requested by the commissioning
and now we can exclusively reveal that we are also investigating
owner. With regard to mosaic and Vetrite materials, trends
using micromosaic on a high-end jewellery line.”
tend to be influenced by design and fashion even though many
The art of modern mosaic knows no bounds – from major
stylistic and creative lines are suggested to us on the basis
projects to tiny masterpieces.
of our commissions.” Placuzzi explains Sicis’s work in the
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GREAT BOATS, GORGEOUS PARTIES A record-breaking Perini Navi Cup that saw 21 yachts moored at Porto Cervo. A sporty, high society event that gathers unique yachts in an equally unique corner of the world by Paola Bertelli - Ph. by Courtesy of Perini Navi 139
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here are endless glamorous regattas and social events throughout the Costa Smeralda summer but the Perini Navi Cup brings the season to
a spectacular end with a veritable seafaring clash-ofthe-titans. The sight of 20 of the world’s largest and
motoryacht Galileo Gother acting as rather glamorous VIP spectators.
most luxurious superyacht moored side by side is both
Owners, former owners, VIPs, sportspeople and celebrities thronged
spectacular and unique (Perini builds yachts of between
the docksides as ever. Cypriot financier Elena Ambrosiadou who now
40 and 88 metres). But the excitement notches right up
owns the 88-metre Maltese Falcon was there as was Banca Mediolanum
when these sailing giantesses sets sail and begins to race,
Chairman Ennio Doris, owner of the 60-metre Seven which splashed
nimbly changing tacks and clashing as they speed along.
just last year. The Firestone family sailed their 52-metre Tamsen while
Today, the Perini Navi Cup is much more than a regatta –
former F1 driver Eddie Jordan brought along the 45-metre Blush.
it’s an exclusive rendezvous for owners at sea by day but
Entertainer Simona Ventura, Olympic swimmer Filippo Magnini,
by night provides a packed calendar of social events on
entrepreneur Remo Ruffini and chef Filippo La Mantia were just a
the dockside, the famous Porto Cervo Piazzetta and at the
few of the other famous faces spotted out and about.
Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS).
In the end, Elena Ambrosiadou raised the coveted cup as overall
This year the event drew a record 21 scintillatingly glorious
winner as well as snapping up the Corinthians category prize. The
superyachts, 12 of which did battle at sea while the rest,
50-metre Silencio, however, dominated the running in the cruiser-
including the 70-metre ketch Sybaris and the 55-metre
racer category.
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The 12th Perini Cup was organised by Perini Navi in collaboration with the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Three days of racing dominated by Maltese Falcon (left and top), the overall winner. Bottom, shots from th prizegiving ceremony which was followed by a gala evening
The three days of racing at sea were bookended by a string of social events which kicked off with the Welcome Sundowner on the Terrace at the YCCS, Marchesi Antinori wine tasting on the dockside at the Porto Cervo Marina, cocktails on the Piazzetta courtesy of Vhernier, the owners’ dinner, the now-legendary Cocktail Contest for crews and, on the last day, the prize-giving ceremony in the Piazza Azzurra followed by a gala dinner with music, live entertainment and fireworks to celebrate the big Perini Navi family. “I have never seen the like of the atmosphere I breathed during the Perini Cup days,” declared Perini Navi Chairman and CEO Lamberto Tacoli. “It was like a huge family reunion. A rare thing.” Perini Deputy President Edoardo Tabacchi was equally delighted and has already extended an invitation to the 8th Perini Navi Cup in 2020 adding that “a brand like ours is unrivalled anywhere in the world.” 141
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ight in the very heart of the Costa Smeralda with
that redesigned Porto Cervo itself as the pedestrian
its glorious green sea, wonderful Sardinian colours
level is higher than street level, allowing the creation
and heady herb and flower-scented air the Yacht Club
of Piazza Azzurra, a perfect space for new boutiques,
Costa Smeralda (YCCS) was founded by the Aga Khan
eateries and bars as well as for hosting prize-givings
in the late 1960s and is now the undisputed capital of
and events.
international yachting.
The 6,000 square metre complex includes a panoramic
Effortlessly combining exclusive glamour and a keen
terrace with swimming pool, a bar, a lounge and a spa.
sportiness, the YCCS provided the base for the launch
The guest area spans 24 suites available to members and
of Italy’s first America’s Cup challenge with Azzurra
their guests and includes a presidential suite opened in
and always runs a very busy racing calendar.
2016. The YCCS also overlooks the charming Porto
Open to members and their guests, the Clubhouse was
Cervo Marina which has berthing for 720 yachts of up
completely redesigned in 2000 by international archistar
to 100 metres. In 2012 lo YCCS also “exported” its
Peter Marino who crafted what is now considered one of
trademark charm to the Caribbean when it founded
the most modern, functional and prestigious complexes
YCCS - Virgin Gorda as its winter headquarters. To
of its kind. Teak, Sardinina granite, coloured stones and
guarantee year round sun, sea and, of course, sailing
blue and white ceramics link land and sea in a complex
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REVOLUTION IN THE OFFING? Ships are now included among the many types of self-piloting transport in the news today. The first trials involve cargo vessels, but the step towards superyachts could be a very short one
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he future is already here. Self-driving cars are no longer a novelty and the system is already being talked about for shipping. In fact, the first
examples are even now under sail. In June, during the “ITS Tugnology” held in Marseille, the Rosetti Marino Group presented the harbour tug Giano, equipped with a remote control system. During the convention, the Giano’s skipper Carsten Nygaard used a “remote bridge” to control the ship from the podium. This technology makes distance irrelevant - the commands are sent to shore by the captain, who remains on board. This makes it possible to set a route and take the yacht to its final destination, monitoring its progress via a video system and night-vision cameras.
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The Remote Control System is an M2M (machine-to-machine)
to sail the Giano from a distance wherever the vessel may be by
Internet connection through two encrypted tunnels, fulfilling
controlling the video system, navigational parameters, propulsion
cyber security requirements with a direct yacht-remote bridge
and automation.
connection without using third-party servers, making it possible
If, as seems increasingly plausible, some uncrewed commercial
Two concepts from Rosetti Superyacht, the 48-metre yacht by Tommaso Spadolini (top) and the 52-metre (left) by Phi Design Lab’s Giovanni Griggio. The brand is part of the Rosetti Marino group, which has introduced its Remote Control System on the tug Giano (opening). This technology could easily be transferred to yachts
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vessels could be operating before the end of the decade, the logical
absent. The same applies to personnel who are expert in remote
conclusion is that superyachts could also soon be following suit.
systems,” says Dodich. “The advantage lies in cutting costs, by
This is where Rosetti Superyachts enters the picture, as part of the
reducing crew numbers and insurance premiums during sailing –
group that’s playing a pioneering role in this sector, the Rosetti
this system means it’s all monitored from land and at sea. It could
Marino Group. “What drives Rosetti Superyachts is to be remain on
also offer owners the pleasure of controlling their yacht remotely”.
the cutting edge”, says Fulvio Dodich, CEO of Rosetti Superyachts.
At the moment the crucial factor behind promoting this technology
“Our mission is to improve what may seem impossible to make
is to sort out the legislation. Last year the IMO (International
better, so the objective is always extremely challenging. We have
Maritime Organisation) launched an analysis of the impact of self-
to look at what the future can offer and make it available here
piloting yachts. The extent of the regulatory changes will depend
and now”. Compared to self-driving cars the two systems have a
on the level of independence permitted - Lloyd’s Register, for
common origin but different development paths. The two modes
example, has already published a classification outlining six levels of
of transport and the context in which they operate are equally
independence. Maritime law is one of the world’s oldest systems, and
different. The Remote Control System complements traditional
has been successfully adapted to reflect the changeover from sail to
control techniques rather than replacing the crew. It leads to greater
steam and beyond. There’s no doubt that in the near future it will
safety and increases operational flexibility. “The on-board presence
also adapt to remote control yachts.
of captains when sailing can be reduced, but they won’t be entirely
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A LOW-IMPACT
CREATURE Dani Santa Vives’ radical and refreshing bio-inspired Aquila concept is clothed in a gracefully sculptural organic exoskeleton topped with zero-emissions soar sails for a truly green seafaring experience by Mary Hegarty
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ising talent Dani Santa Vives is so dedicated to the art of design
creative ground. Santa Vives’ stunning 164 ft Project Aquila is
that he quit his native city of Barcelona to move to the United
a yacht that will be completely respectful of the environment, an
Kingdom to pursue his dream of designing beautiful yachts and cars.
ambition that itself sprang not merely from the growing demand for
In the intervening two years he has worked on a variety of projects
sustainable development and renewable energies in the sector and
with leading names, including Heesen. He has, however, always
beyond but from a very personal commitment to the oceans. Santa
kept his finger on the pulse of his own ambitions by developing
Vives describes his latest creation as “a bio-inspired concept”: her
new stand-alone concepts, a carefully judged mix of functionality,
organic exoskeleton structure has a fluid sculptural quality that is
striking visual impact and future trend analysis that break new
a refreshing break from tradition. The gorgeously sleek, futuristic
Below, the 164ft beauty’s glorious sails will incorporate solar cells that use Copper, Indium, Gallium and Selenium (CuInGaSe2) flexible semiconductor technology to power her electrical systems
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Above and opposite, Aquila also has plenty of sea access thanks to her open transom and opening side hull doors. Left, Dani Santa Vives who continues to pen his own designs as he collaborates with leading names
result has an LOA of 50 metres and a 11.2 beam but the lynchpin of the design is, of course, those stunning solar sails which are essentially flexible solar panels. In fact, their solar cells use CIGS technology, a flexible semiconductor comprising Copper, Indium, Gallium and Selenium (CuInGaSe2) to simultaneously harness the power of the sun as the wind drives the yacht along. Project Aquila will be able to operate entirely in zero emissions mode as she will use green technologies to power her electric systems. Her glazing will also be made from smart glass to allow passengers and crew to finely calibrate the amount of light, glare and heat passing through to the interior to improve comfort and well-being as well as boosting energy efficiency. Another of Aquila’s big attractions is large opening garages on both her port and starboard sides. Inside will be an eight-metre bespoke-designed tender, jet skis and plenty of other toys. Once opened up, the area converts to a beach club that will easily accommodate 10 guests at wave-skimming level. We look forward to hearing more from this very creative young mind!
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The A109SP Grand New is powered by two 735 hp Pratt & Whitney PW207C turboshaft engines. It is quite large, so is only suitable for equally imposing yachts. The VIP version can carry up to six passengers in refined, silent surroundings. It can cover distances of over 400 nautical miles
BE AMAZED BY SPECIAL P E R F O R M A N C E Made in Italy Design, superlative aerodynamics and operating systems. Leonardo’s A109SP Grand New is one of the best-looking, most hi-tech helicopters around
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ou could say that as I’m Italian my description of the A109SP Grand New by Leonardo, present at the Cannes Boat Show 2018, will be a little biased, but just
fly in one and you’ll soon realise I’m only being honest. If you own a villa with a garden big enough to land in, you’ll discover that the letters SP stand for Special Performance programme the autopilot with the VFR Approach function (be careful, though, it’s only for conditions of good visibility), input the coordinates of your destination – your garden – in the nav system and leave it to create a twelve-mile approach path, the Final Course the “VFR APP” function will follow once you press the “Direct To” button. I wanted to mention this operational feature right away because whether it’s a lawn or a drilling platform you’ll arrive there with incredible efficiency – the A109SP cruises at 150kts consuming 180 kg of fuel an hour (around 3.17 per minute), which isn’t much for a helicopter with a maximum take-off weight of 3,150 kg (1,750 kg empty) that can also carry eight people. This performance is facilitated by sleek aerodynamics that make the most of the two 735 hp Pratt & Whitney PW207C turboshaft engines. The passengers may not notice, but whoever is paying the bills is sure to appreciate it. The cabin on the VIP version hosts from 4 to 6 passengers in refined, connected surroundings, typically with two main seats facing the direction of flight and three others opposite these with the pilots sitting in front – and they don’t have a particularly heavy workload. It’s no surprise that the professionals like this aircraft, and often refer to it in very positive terms on their forums. This Leonardo’s range of functionality makes it unique, and I particularly appreciated the SVS (Synthetic Vision System), an orthographic database that displays an augmented three-dimensional reality, useful in low visibility especially when used in combination with an infra-red camera. Once again, passengers will remain blithely ignorant of all this as they fly in a cocoon of comfort and silence at an altitude of 20,000 ft. The helicopter has a range of over 400 nautical miles. Regulations state that to host one, the yacht’s helipad must be able to support a load of seven tonnes, but with a rotor diameter of almost eleven metres, a height of 3.4 metres and a fuselage length of 11.65 metres, it’s not a helicopter for small craft – it is, however, one of the most attractive and technologically sophisticated it’s possible to buy. Its Italian design is of undisputed quality, and some will no doubt try to copy it. The cost varies greatly according to specifications and features but will lie somewhere between six and seven million euro, a sum that will get you a helicopter with unique style and performance.
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ON THE CREST OF THE WAVE
With two carbon fibre hydrofoils it flies above the water at 40 knots, and has an aggressive, attractive design. Made by Enata Marine. The perfect tender – the hydrofoils retract and Foiler can be brought aboard by Désirée Sormani - ph. Guillaume Plisson
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oiler is a motorboat that quite literally flies over the waves at
the case of motorboats like Foiler they also significantly slash fuel
a blistering 40 knots. It is the ideal choice for brisk transfers
consumption – this boat drinks 20% less than a normal craft – and
but equally at ease as a superyacht tender. And when we say she
vibration, boosting stability. This makes for an ultra-smooth but
flies over the water, we really do mean it. Emirates-based Enata
also extremely exhilarating ride for passengers. Foiler packs a diesel-
Marine has created a 9.45-metre boat lifts over a metre and a half
electric propulsion system that reduces her impact on the marine
off the water. In fact, the aggressive and captivatingly-designed Foiler
environment and also gives her a good cruising range. With eight
sports two retractable carbon-fibre hydrofoils. The latter raise her
people aboard (seven passengers plus the driver), the boat “takes
out of the water at high speed, thereby drastically cutting hull drag.
off”, as it were, at speeds as low as just 18 knots. But when she is
Hydrofoils are special appendages similar to an aerofoil with an
at anchor or in berth, the hyrofoils retract along the sides and the
upside-down T shape and have long been used for both competition
hull height shrinks. This means that it can easily be stowed aboard
craft – most famous on the America’s Cup catamarans - as well as
a superyacht for use as a sleek and exciting tender.
smaller craft, including wind surfboards and kite surfboards. In
www.foiler.com
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A pair of 320 hp BMW engines, two electric generators and two electric pods power Foiler up to a top speed of 40 knots. At 30 knots, Foiler has a range of 130 nautical miles
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RESISTANCE IS…FUTILE More a style icon than a mere scooter, the Vespa has gone electric. The new high tech, ultra-connected version has its eye firmly set on conquering the future. And it is makes a big impression, delivering the perfect Dolce Vita experience on shore trips
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he electric version of the world’s most iconic scooter is now in production at Piaggio’s Pontedera
facility in Italy. So it’s goodbye reciprocating engine and hello electric motor as a whole new chapter opens in a story that began in 1946 with the now-classic design by Corradino d’Ascanio. Now that gorgeous styling is flanked by the very best of modern AI technology, which makes the new electric Vespa is aware of other nearby vehicles and traffic intensity as well as delivering excellent connectivity. No more exhaust and no more keys, the new Vespa will learn to automatically recognises its owner over time and anticipates his or her on-road habits. It will also interact with other devices and other vehicles on the road, making for a genuinely personalised experience. Existing Vespisti will, of course, miss that signature soundtrack just like older riders missed the kick-start pedal, but the experience of driving the Vespa Elettrica will impress them. Particularly if they, like yours truly, test-drive it right after getting off a 1961 150cc o a 2016 300cc. The Power Unit delivers up to 4kW which combined with a very decent 200 Nm of torque, ensuring it outperforms traditional 50cc scooters, particularly in terms of acceleration and uphill power. The new scooter is nimble and stable to drive too, even at lower speeds typical of the urban areas around ports. That comes thanks to 12” wheels at the front and 11” wheels at the rear. The Vespa Elettrica also has a range of 100 km thanks to its lithium ion battery. It is charged using a cable under the saddle which plugs into a regular domestic socket. It takes at least four hours to charge
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and the battery will take 1,000 charges before it needs replacing. Despite the presence of the batter, there is still room for a Jet helmet too, however. The electric Vespa has three drive modes: Eco (max 30 km/h),
The soft lines that make
Power and Reverse. The price? 6.380 euro. Another
the Vespa world famous
leap forward that successfully retains that wonderful
have been given a
retro styling and keeps you feeling like Gregory Peck
modern twist without
and Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday even on the
betraying its gloriously
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1950s retro styling. Its new Power Unit unleashes up to 4 kW, ensuring it outperforms traditional 50cc scooters
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[ The WATCH ]
WATERTIGHT Having originally designed for the Italian Royal Navy special forces, the now-ultra-fashionable luxury watch maker Panerai creates diver’s watches with a patented bridge-and-lever crown protector to keep the latter watertight
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The Luminor Base Logo 3 Days, a manual mechanical watch with a steel case that is water-resistant to 100 metres. The wrist strap is black leather
by Paolo De Vecchi
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he luxury sports watch maker Officine Panerai
watches commissioned by the Royal Italian Navy in
began life in Florence in 1860 as a mechanical
1936 for its special forces. Production began a couple
workshop producing depth-meters, compasses
of years later of a large, watertight, easily-readable
and other precision instruments as well as holding the
watch known as the Radiomir. The latter played its part
patent for a substance that made the dials of sighting
in Italian history as it was worn by the special forces
instruments luminescent. The next important step in
divers involved in a successful raid on the British fleet
the company’s career came when it produced prototype
in Alexandria, Egypt, in 1941.
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[ The WATCH ] A passion for classic sailing Other milestones in Officine Panerai’s history include the brand’s acquisition by the Richemont Group in 1997 which turned its military timepieces into sought-after luxury watches, and the opening of its own manufacture at Neuchâtel in Switzerland in 2002 to allow it design and make its movements in-house. The brand has a deep and abiding connection with classic sailing, a field with its own historic register as well as huge amateur and market interest. The brand, which began life in Italy but now makes its watches in Switzerland, has been sponsoring the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge since 2005. The latter is considered the world’s leading such circuit. Panerai also fields its own Bermudan ketch, Eilean, built in 1936 at the historic Fife shipyards in Fairlie, Scotland, and purchased and restored in 2007.
Clockwise from left: The Scienziato Luminor 1950, a manual mechanical watch with skeletonised movement and second time zone. It also has a power reserve indicator (144 hours) and tourbillon plus a 47mm titanium case. The Luminor Submersible 1950, an automatic diver’s watch with a titanium case water-resistant to 300 metres, and a rubber wrist strap. The Luminor Due, an automatic watch with a steel case and 72-hour power reserve indicator. The Luminor Base Logo 3 Days, a mechanical watch with a steel case and grey textile wrist strap
In 1949, the Radiomir was replaced by the Luminor. The name originally referred to a new, more efficient type of luminescent substance used on the company’s second watch, but the following year was adopted as the moniker for all of Panerai’s timepieces which now also sported innovative features such as the bridge-andlever crown protector that also keeps the watch watertight.
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BEST FRIEND The power of a sunny, sparkling diamond and the energy of yellow are the perfect combination for a truly unique gem. We tell you more about these precious and highly-prized stones
by Beatrice Galbiati
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he brightest and most intense diamonds are also the rarest and the most sought-after at auction. Just one in every 10,000 diamonds mined can be deemed a fancy colour diamond
but Mother Nature has very generously created over 350 different hues for us to choose from. An entire colour spectrum with stones valued according to their colour intensity and saturation. They hold their value very well too and, in fact, so-called fancy-colours are amongst the most precious gems in the world. Fancy yellow diamonds were once known as canary diamonds and remain the most famous fancies. Now THE ONE Yacht & Design reveals a luxury selection for its readers.
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Oposite: The yellow gold Pederzani fish broach features stunning fancy yellow diamonds. 2. A yellow centre diamond for this yellow and rose gold bracelet which also features white diamonds. By Dior Joaillerie 3. These platinum stud earrings from Tiffany’s Soleste collection have a glorious yellow diamond and a double row of white diamonds 4.Resonance is a platinum necklace with three fancy yellow briolette-cut diamonds, oval-shaped diamonds, natural pearls, rose-cut diamonds and brilliant-cut diamonds. By Cartier 5. Central emeralds combined with fancy yellow and white diamonds for these pendant earrings by Buccellati 6. This yellow gold ring has a large yellow diamond solitaire surrounded by emeralds and yellow diamonds. By De Grisogono
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[ REAL ESTATE ]
THE DRIVING FORCE ON MIAMI’S SKYLINE by Roxanne Hughes
Aston Martin is spreading its wings beyond luxury super cars. The English marque has just debuted on the property market with an ultra-exclusive skyscraper complete with an art gallery, movie theatres and a fitness centre
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lready one of the most recognisable luxury marques, icon British car manufacturer Aston Martin is turning its hand to a build of a much
larger scale with a residential development on Biscayne Boulevard, Miami. Already taking shape on the Miami waterfront, the building is due for completion in 2021. The product of a partnership with G&G Business Developments, BMA Architects and Revuelta Architecture International, the design pays homage to the instantly identifiable lines of Aston Martin motorcars and takes further inspiration from Miami’s coastal connection, replicating the curve of the waves. “In this, our first residential development, the interiors
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Towering over Biscayne Boulevard, Aston Martin Residences’s 66 storeys of curvilinear glass and steel will redesign the Miami waterfront. Scheduled for completion in 2021, it will be home to 391 exclusive properties
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[ REAL ESTATE ] The stunning terrace and infinity pool on the 55th floor of the Aston Martin Residences
are inspired by Aston Martin but take into consideration
in everything from the floor-to-ceiling windows that frame
Miami’s tropical environment. We are incorporating Aston
panoramic views of the bay and the Miami skyline, in the
Martin’s DNA through subtle details and fine craftsmanship,
selection of premium materials and finishes throughout,
with an emphasis on comfort. This building is for people
and the wide array of leisure and lifestyle features.
who appreciate the finest quality, who love the feeling of
As the ultimate expression of the bespoke cosmopolitan
something that is timeless,” declared Marek Reichman,
lifestyle these residences represent, Aston Martin will also
Aston Martin EVP and Chief Creative Officer.
launch a limited edition Miami Riverwalk DB11. Available
The 66-floor curvilinear glass and steel building contains
to a few select residents, the cars will feature exquisitely
391 properties. The ‘River Residences’ are on levels 3 to
crafted custom interiors and partner the properties as the
14, the ‘Panoramic Residences’ on levels 15 to 45, and
most unique of accessories.
the ‘Sky Residences’ at levels 46 to 51. However, the real
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jewels in this skyscraper’s crown are the Penthouses on floors 56 to 62, each offering 8,950sq.ft of luxurious living space, and a Triplex Penthouse on the top three storeys, covering an incredible 18,811sq.ft. Prices for a one-bed apartment start at $600,000 but the Triplex, with six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, gym, terrace and pool, is listed at upwards of $50 million. On collecting its keys, the purchaser will also take delivery of a particularly prestigious car: an Aston Martin Vulcan, worth $2.3 million alone. Floors 52 to 55 house 42,275sq.ft of amenities, notably an infinity pool surrounded by a decked beach club, sky bar lounge, state-of-the-art catering kitchen, private dining room, two movie theatres, an art gallery, children’s playroom, a conference room and business hub, beauty salon and spa, and a two-storey fitness centre complete with virtual golf and boxing gym. At the core of the brand’s values is ‘the art of living’: a carefully curated world of experiences, travel, food, sport and fashion. In the residences themselves, this is evident
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