Superyacht Digest | The April Issue 2019

Page 1

AESTHETIC MANIFESTO IN THE ART OF YACHTING

Year II, Volume 2 - April 2019

S U P E RYAC H T

DIGEST

428003 772532 9

ISSN 2532-4284

90002

QUARTERLY - EU € 10 - UK £ 9,95 - USA US$ 14.95

Elixir of beauty

DITA VON TEESE "Dita Von Teese & The Copper Coupe" Photographer: Franz Szony (2018)





T h e

d i f f e r e n c e

i s n o

t o a l w a y s b u i l d t h e m a t t e r w h i ch s i z e .

The difference.

r i g h t

y a ch t

–



Sailing and motor yachts. Now two different souls live together, giving life to a new, disruptive nautical frontier.

A STYLE OF MIND


S U P E RYAC H T

DIGEST SUPERYACHT DIGEST Aesthetic Manifesto in the Art of Yachting Year II, Volume 2 - April 2019 superyachtdigest.com info@superyachtdigest.com

PUBLISHER & EDITOR IN CHIEF Pamela Paci ART DIRECTION Mela Creative

CONTRIBUTOR EDITORS Deborah Cicurel Brittany Cooper Gemma Fottles Chrissie Mc Clatchie Sara Stimilli _______________________________________________________ Superyacht Digest is an International quarterly magazine registered at the Court of Milan n. 158/2016

PUBLISHER Pamela Paci Comunicazione Via Lorenteggio, 124 - 20146 - Milan (ITALY) _______________________________________________________

SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook/Superyachtdigest Twitter/Superyacht_D Instagram/Superyachtdigest LinkedIn/Pamela Paci _______________________________________________________ WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION A.I.E. - Agenzia Italiana di Esportazione Srl Via Manzoni, 12 20089 - Rozzano (MI) - IT Tel. +39 02 5753911 Fax +39 02 57512606 www.aie-mag.com

DISTRIBUTION IN ITALY Messinter Spa Via Campania, 12 20098 - S. Giuliano M. (MI) - IT Tel. +39 02 57512612 www.messinter.it _______________________________________________________ This issue was printed on 31st March 2019. All rights reserved.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


Luxury Leader

LuxuryLivinggroup.com

beijing

forLì

London

Los angeLes

miami

miLan

miLano marittima

new york

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

paris

April 2019


S U P E RYAC H T

DIGEST 20

ON COVER DITA VON TEESE Icon of beauty, inspiring muse, burlesque goddess, Dita Von Teese is the new black in the interpretation of femininity

28

SANLORENZO Embracing languages and creative forms. The artistic side of Sanlorenzo

36

M/Y FREEDOM Personality and unique features

50

INTERVIEW Giovanna Vitelli: "Never give up and love the product", the lesson I have learned from my father

56

TEAM FOR DESIGN A residential project inspired by the environment, a wonderful villa "with the sea inside"

68

M/Y DAR Design for life

PERSHING 8X MARKS THE SPOT A true carbon-fibre revolution with music hull

122

A NEW APPROACH TO YACHT BUILDING Three new 42m yachts under construction by the team guided by Antonio Luxardo

130

GULF CRAFT Visit at the yard: into a unique dimension

136

DESIGNER'S VIEW Christian Grande

142

SABRINA MONTECARLO Living the best: art de vivre à la française and Capri as holiday destination

148

THE MIND THAT MADE HAUTE COUTURE AN ART FORM Karl Lagerfeld: the last collection

157

78

THE INSPIRATIONS BEHIND THE NEW PROJECTS BY CRN Begallta; She; Alfarosso

96

VBH Where your dreams meet your vision

104

SIRENA 64 Cor De Rover, the designer who flirts with technology and innovation

110

AN EXTREME CHALLENGE Dan Lenard's Vela-Code

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

114

April 2019

BUSINESS AVIATION Winch Design: bringing back the Golden Age of travel


Devices with soul.

Ph Alessandro Gaja.

charming switches made in Italy

MakeUp collection

round shape

www.plhitalia.com

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


PAMELA PACI

EDITORIAL

Elixir of Beauty Elixir of Beauty is the name of a bond, bursting, daring, strong issue, full of passions and sentiment. It presents itself as a continuous storytelling inspired by art and beauty, by the boldness of forms, styles and strong personalities. It opens with an exclusive interview with the undisputed queen of international burlesque, Dita Von Teese, an icon of a non-stereotyped, glamourous, trendy, mysterious, eclectic beauty, she is the new black in the interpretation of femininity. She, who elevated burlesque like a chic art, is chosen as an embodiment of the ideal of beauty that many design works are often inspired by. In this issue we find many expressions of art, high concepts and profound meanings that manifest themselves through the intense photographic work and cultured artistic installation by Sanlorenzo, through the boldness of Roberto Cavalli's style on board M/Y Freedom, through the beauty of a company philosophy handed down from generation to generation. Moreover, through the residential project by Enrico Gobbi who transfers his aesthetic standards from yachting to a Villa close to the Argentario. But beauty also lies in kindness, so we find Oceanco M/Y Dar wrapped in a unique delicate charm, enveloping and romantic. The beauty of technology, which enhances our emotions, realizes our dreams and transports us into a parallel universe (VBH). CRN projects are an authentic journey through the human being, who wants to surround himself with metropolitan styles but also to explore the world and remote destinations. The issue culminates with the learned inspiration behind Project She, which makes the female archetype its main leitmotif, recalling the concept of beauty as the harmony of forms contained in the collective unconscious. The beauty of exploration, anticipated with the Alfarosso project, comes out with greater vigor thanks to the story of Dan Lenard and his incredible trip across the Atlantic on a sailing boat with no use of technological equipment. Beauty is therefore also courage, seasoned with a hint of vanity and restlessness. As an artist. And as an artist, also Cor

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

De Rover interprets the new Sirena 64, where with his touch of brush refreshes the environment, making it fuller and brighter. The narration continues with the seductive ability and the powerful charm of Pershing 8X, elegant as a warrior who wants to play and enjoy moments of pleasure. The beauty of knowledge, the journey that allows you to learn new worlds: it is the visit to the Arabian shipyard Gulf Craft: in their sheds the new flagship is under construction, almost ready to seduce the public. The beauty of the rich contents in Christian Grande's ideas, which made a 26-foot tender a new icon of style, sobriety and elegance. Three style models close the issue: Karl Lagerfeld and his legacy, the beauty of his intuition and his constant provocative ideas in the world of fashion. Sabrina Monteleone-Oeino, queen of creativity and style with a princely charm, who made art de vivre à la française a real must in the yachting lifestyle. Andrew Winch is the big name with which we close this issue: after enchanting yacht owners, shipyards and simple dreamers with his design creations, he takes us "among the clouds" to fly aboard his wonderful concepts made for the world of private aviation.

Pamela Paci


Devices with soul.

Ph Alessandro Gaja.

charming switches made in Italy

MakeUp collection

square shape

www.plhitalia.com

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


DESIGN AND SMART TECHNOLOGY

PLH LIGHTS UP THE INTERIORS The company that has positioned itself as reference manufacturer in state-of-the-art switches, is now working on new collaborations and in strengthening its ability to create a more efficient dialogue between style and technical aspects.

Epic is the Italian company that designs, develops, produces and distributes worldwide the innovative PLH lighting control systems, featuring state-of-theart technology and inspiring design. Founded by Enrico Corelli in 1996, the company has positioned its brand in the highest end of the market: PLH products are now installed on luxury yachts of the most prestigious Italian yards and are requested by architects in the residential and hotellerie sectors at international level. With its products, the company has transformed the simple act of turning on and off the light in a design and technology experience, of which the environment benefits both aesthetically and functionally. These are technical accessories for refined interior design projects, the result of the constant research by the company in the integration of electronic components and materials. Each switch plate is a unique product, an object crafted ad hoc and handcrafted. In technical terminology, it is called "a unibody": each plate is produced from a sheet of aluminum, brass, copper or DuPont™ CorianŽ, hollowed out in single mechanical operation by a CNC milling machine. This is not a mold, but a skilled craftsmanship carried out with sartorial meticulousness. The aesthetical choice is just an act of pleasure. There are 6 collections available - MakeUp, Skin, Slim, Keyboard, Neo, Aria and 24K. Thanks to the multiple possibility of personalization, the plate becomes a significant piece of furniture and an integral part of every room, overlapping with a contrasting effect or disappearing. Leather, marble, wood, silicone, glass, fabric, cement, metal, wallpaper... these are just some of the many high-quality finishes in which it can be made. Over the years the company has activated

prestigious partnerships that have allowed to create even more unique products: De Castelli, Kvadrat, SAI Industry, Haute Material, Jannelli & Volpi, Antique Mirror are the leading companies with which PLH has closely collaborated in order to experiment new ideas and new materials processing techniques. Together with the activity of assembling the electronic parts to the stylistic components - such as pins, keys, assembly of material - which is followed by the quality control and installation phase, Epic evaluates every type of criticality of the project, from an ergonomic, aesthetic and functional point of view, in order to guarantee the best result to the customers, architects or end users. Today Epic also boasts a consolidated experience in the niche sector of yachts and megayachts, not only from a quantitative point of view because it has supplied over 150 boats, but because it has been able to effectively integrate itself in the dialogue between architects and yards during the design and construction phase. Combining aesthetic characteristics with technical needs is not always easy and possible, it depends on the flexibility of the product and on how much the company that produces that particular component - in this case electronic devices - is able to intervene promptly on its product to make it easily adaptable during the installation phase. Thanks to the consolidated experience in the yachting sector, PLH has succeeded in aligning the technical characteristics of the electrical parts with the actual assembly method. This means that even in the case of rapid installations, there is no risk of component failure; moreover the connection method is made smarter so to ensure fewer returns, fewer delays, less costs, a plus that positions Epic (PLH) no longer just as an external supplier but as a synergic partner for any type of architectural project.


Devices with soul.

Ph Alessandro Gaja.

charming switches made in Italy

MakeUp collection

rectangular shape

www.plhitalia.com






by Pamela Paci

ON COVER

ICON OF BEAUTY, INSPIRING MUSE, BURLESQUE GODDESS, DITA VON TEESE IS THE NEW BLACK IN THE INTERPRETATION OF FEMININITY GLAMOUR GIRL OR FEMME FATALE, THE GRANDE DAME OF THE BURLESQUE REVIVAL HAS HAD A BIGGER IMPACT ON AMERICAN FASHION THAN ALL THE FASHION BLOGGERS PUT TOGETHER. SHE IS A VICTORY OVER THAT BANAL EGOTISM THAT FEEDS THE VALUE OF SOME BRANDS. PURE REDEMPTION OF FEMININITY.

A

s she herself refers to her art, burleque has become today "a new brand of feminism, where woman are comfortable with their sexuality and they realize that indulging in playful, fun, glamorous, sensuality can feel good". The 45-year-old, born Heather Sweet in West Branch, Michigan, started burlesque in 1992, and has since become the most famous woman in the art form, with her shows and routines – including her performance in a Martini glass – legendary around the world. After a quarter of a century in the business, Dita has had the main view on how the burlesque scene has changed. When she started in the early 90s, her fanbase was predominantly male. Today she has a much bigger female audience than male, when she realized that, between 2002-2003, she had not any modern models she could relate to. Models like Cindy Crawford or Elle McPherson were purely natural beauties, much far from her style. So she decided to look to the past, to the pin-ups period and started paving the way for her own myth.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

This, teamed with her soft voice and magnetic charisma, makes it very clear how Dita became the biggest star in burlesque, and has stayed so for two decades; her shows becoming sexier, smarter and more multi-faceted as the years pass.

The popularisation of burlesque thanks to Dita and other high-profile acts means that burlesque is more accessible than ever. There are classes that welcome all ages, all shapes and sizes, men and women – with many seeing it as an act of empowerment. While Dita herself sees it as such, she doesn’t want to force the idea that burlesque is a feminist act on anyone. "I’m not telling people this is a feminist movement, you should get involved. I only say, see how it feels for you. If it speaks to you, great, if it doesn’t, great". Burlesque is the celebration of feminity, gender fluidity, different body shapes and ethnicities, and the different ages are a really important part of it. Diversity and acceptance of the age. "In my show, most of the performers are at least 30. I’m not being ageist, but there’s something to be said for stage experience and that mind-body connection. I’ve never wanted a show full of perfect little pin-up girls – that would be super boring".

Grown up fascinated by the Golden Age of Cinema, pin-up imagery and vintage lingerie, Dita Von Teese transformed herself into a glamour girl like those she admired. Performing striptease since 1992, she is the biggest name in burlesque in the world since Gypsy Rose Lee and is credited with bringing the art form back into the spotlight with a new sense of elegance and sophistication. Taking audiences on a journey into fantasy and spectacle, Dita is renowned for her ornate sets and dazzling hautecouture performance costumes adorned with hundreds of thousands of Swarovski crystals. This burlesque superheroine is the performer of choice at high profile events including those for designers such as Marc Jacobs, Christian Louboutin, Louis Vuitton, Chopard and Cartier, and was the first guest star in history at Paris’ famed Crazy Horse (established in 1951) where she has performed several sold-out runs. Dita also brought burlesque to prime time television in the States when she appeared as a guest star on CSI and performed her classic Martini Glass show in one of their highest rated episodes to date which was billed as “too hot to handle”. In addition to her burlesque shows, Dita is a self-styled fashion icon, topping best-dressed lists all over the world. Featured on Vanity Fair’s International Best Dressed List 2013, Dita has recently expanded into her own distinct brands. Her lingerie collection debuted in the U.S. in March 2014. More recently she launched Dita Von Teese Eyewear and Dita’s fragrance collection. She is also a bestselling author, currently working on her third book, "Your Beauty Mark," a guide to eccentric glamour.

Global ambassador for Cointreau and also face of Perrier for an exclusive set of limited edition bottles and cans, she also participated in the H&M/Fashion Against Aids t-shirt campaign and performed and appeared at several events for Amfar. In 2008 she was honored with their Award of Courage. Her status as a burlesque star and modern-day feminist has also garnered her an invitation to speak at the Oxford Student Union, where other elected speakers have included the Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa, Tony Blair, and Anna Wintour.

20


Photo © Albert Sanchez

21

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


Muse and friend of Jean Paul Gaultier, Dita Von Teese brought burlesque glamor to haute couture Fashion Week by appearing on the catwalk of his Spring/Summer 2019 show. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Dita Von Teese reminded us that the modern fashion runway actually originates from burlesque. “Someone pointed out to me that Gaultier is the last designer to present the couture show on an actual stage-style runway, as all the other shows feature the models walking on the floor just in front of the guests,” she said. “The runway was actually invented for burlesque in the 1930s, and then borrowed much later on in fashion, so this is a tradition that I love!”.

But the Queen of Burlesque’s relationship with fashion started over a decade earlier; in 2004, she walked the runway for former club kid Richie Rich, whose label Heatherette was modeled at the time by an eclectic assortment of celebrities including Ellen DeGeneres, Naomi Campbell, and Anna Nicole Smith. Her connection with the fashion world was also at its strongest, with runway appearances at Giambattista Valli’s Fall 2006 show and Moschino Cheap & Chic’s Fall 2006/2007 show.

Dita Von Teese has been captivating imaginations around the world since she burst onto the scene in the early 2000s, first on the cover of Playboy Magazine, and then draped on the arm of controversial rocker, Marilyn Manson. Since then, Dita has carved out an iconic reputation for herself as the most famous and sought after burlesque performer in the world. Vanity Fair has dubbed her a “Burlesque Superheroine,” and Elle has declared her an “all around icon.” Von Teese travels the globe performing burlesque shows that pay homage to the vintage artform, but with a modern interpretation. She performs to sell-out crowds and mesmerizes with costumes perfectly adorned with breathtaking crystals, and over-the-top stage props and accessories placed just so, including her signature Martini glass bubble bath routine. Incidentally, the crowds are packed with Von Teese’s millions of female fans who draw inspiration from her old world, finely crafted sensuality.

THE INTERVIEW Having been fascinated with her image for some time, we sat down with Dita Von Teese to discuss everything from her captivating appearance and stage performances to her thoughts about femininity, motherhood, feminism and her current tour. Q: How would you define femininity in three words and where is the limit - if it exists - in the art of seduction, in other words, when does it become "too much", with the risk of being excessive or perceived as aggressive?

A: It’s difficult for me to describe femininity because I think that it is subjective. For instance, femininity can be something about the unadorned essence of woman, without anything symbolic of exaggerated femininity… like a bare face versus a made up face with red lipstick; the nude female body in a natural state versus a corseted figure. I feel my most feminine in both ways, actually... completely stripped and natural, and on the other hand,

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

when I've hyper feminized myself, the stylized version people are more familiar with. When it comes to seduction, I think it’s also individual. For me, I’ve always believed in the art of seduction coming from within, creating your own sense of confidence, creating your own sense of self and space that causes others to long to be invited into that space. I’ve never thought of it as something as predatory. Q: You are an unquestionable icon of beauty, inspiring muse and legend in the art of seduction. So, if in 50/60 years, the world of art paid tribute to your character and your story, how would you imagine it?

A: I imagine that there will be a lot of people imitating and making tributes to my signature burlesque acts. It’s already happening, but I expect that it will become even more prevalent once I’m not doing it anymore. And I’m sure, like now, there will be people that claim to be doing something of their own invention, and then there will be people that acknowledge the ways I inspired them. Q: Do you feel a sort of responsability for being an icon of beauty? By expressing yourself, do you also feel your position as a power to teach something to your audience? A: Absolutely! My books have really made me understand the position I’m in, and although I never set out to be a role model, by telling my story in an authentic and honest way, and thankfully it’s held meaning for other people that maybe feel a little bit like I do. I’m not a perfect role model, but in this day and age I think it’s important to have different types of role models, people that are standing up for different things, even if it is something that is very different from traditional role models. In this era, we need multi-faceted and imperfect role models. Q: When you started, you created your crowd of fans and followers without the help of social media, so I guess, you had not the perception of what were the real trends all over the world and what people really like. So where did you take your inspirations?

A: My inspiration comes from my childhood obsessions. I can trace every single part of what I do to something in my childhood that I was exposed to and dreamed about. It’s both a blessing and a curse, I don’t change much because I am truly obsessed with certain things in my life, which is part of what makes me good at what I do. At the same time I’m not an artist that flips around, completely reinventing herself. I’m ever-evolving, surely, but frankly, I don’t care at all about being considered “of the moment,” but that’s always been an asset for me. I went through phases where people couldn’t understand what I was doing and why. Rather than just move onto the next thing to try to fit in or make money, I stuck with what I believed in and I think that resonates with people. Q: How much is there of Heather in Dita? When do you stop to be Heather and start to be Dita?

A: I don’t have an alter ego. I’ve only changed my appearance from blonde girl from a farming town in Michigan to femme fatale. I never had any desire to change my personality, to put on glamorous airs or to act like I’m from an exotic place. I’m still Heather Sweet from Michigan inside an exterior I created.

22


Photo © Albert Sanchez


Q: Nowadays with the use of social media, we are overexposed to an incredible number of images everywhere, of every kind. How can we preserve the power of imagination? A: Well, I think that there are those that have imaginations, and there are people that are just always looking to see what’s out there to get ideas. I feel very fortunate that I started creating burlesque shows before the Internet, so I had to use my imagination to forge my own path. I only had books to read and photographs of burlesque stars, there wasn’t really anyone else I could watch and learn from except for my long-time a creative collaborator, Catherine D’Lish. Now that people are completely inundated with imagery, it’s difficult to look into one’s own depths to come up with original ideas. These days, it feels like so many people just “fake it till they make it.” Having people steal from me without giving credit has made me feel the desire to acknowledge and express gratitude for those who have inspired and helped me along the way.

DITA VON TEESE IS THE MOST PARISIAN OF ALL AMERICANS. I HAVE EVERY ADMIRATION FOR HER, AS SHE HAS RAISED BURLESQUE TO THE RANK OF A CHIC, GLAMOROUS AND POPULAR ART.”

A: My periods of strength are in creation of glamour. I’ve never really thought of myself as a great beauty, but I feel I’ve convinced people I am glamorous and that I am beautiful by presenting myself in a way that I think it is, and genuinely feeling confident with the way I present myself to the world. The way you feel about yourself radiates to other people. I’m not conceited, but I know what my assets are, they are about what I created rather than what I was born with. I always say, I’m a mediocre talent but I have good taste, authenticity and I have integrity. Q: And then you conclude by saying that "Failure is a step toward success". "I experiment and I fail and I try again and again until I get it right." Can you explain what you are referring to?

A: I’m referring to so many different things with that. For instance, I always wanted to be a ballet dancer, but I just wasn’t good enough at it. The reason I ended up being a burlesque dancer is because I couldn’t do much else related to performing, which was my childhood dream. In creating burlesque shows, I contributed to the evolution of burlesque and my “downfalls” are what led me to make my own mark, like the title of the book suggests.

photographers

- JEAN PAUL GAULTIER -

DITA IS ABSOLUTELY MESMERIZING. SHE ELEVATES THE ART OF TEASE WITH AN EFFORTLESS GRACE AND EASE THAT IS THOROUGHLY INTOXICATING, AND THE ELEGANCE AND BEAUTY OF HER MOVEMENTS WILL TRULY TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY! IT IS DELICIOUS, POWERFUL AND PLAYFULLY PROVOCATIVE!"

(on cover)

Franz Szony Los Angeles based photographer Franz Szony takes his audience on a journey through the avant avantgarde. With each piece being a magnificently detailed, staged and shot, Franz's vision is anything but ordinary. Originally studying as an illustrator, he approaches his photography in the same way he would a drawing creating a moment instead of capturing one. franzszony.com

- DEMI MOORE -

Q: In the Italian comedy film "Yesterday, today, tomorrow", directed by Vittorio De Sica in 1963, Sophia Loren is the protagonist of a strip teese scene. Have you ever been inspired by that movie?

(pag. 21-23)

Albert Sanchez Los Angeles native Albert Sanchez has worked for many publications worldwide including Paper Magazine, V Magazine and GQ. He has photographed many celebrities including Dtia Von Teese, Nicole Kidman and RuPaul. He has shot beauty campaigns for MAC, Revlon, L’Oreal and Stila Costmetics. albertsanchez.com

A: I have never seen that film so I can’t say that I have.

Q: In your book "Your Beauty Mark: The Ultimate Guide to Eccentric Glamour", you include some tips related to beauty and style. You state that "In fashion and in life, it’s not only OK, but recommended to recognize your own strong points, and be free to joke about what other people are saying about you. If you won’t, there’s no guarantee that anyone else will". So, which are your points of strength?

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

24


altamira-ad.it

Our DNA is green inside. Amer Yachts, a better world.

94

100

w w w . a m e r y a c h t s . c o m

120


Use your imagination with our outdoor leather.



by Pamela Paci

EMBRACING LAUNGUAGES AND CREATIVE FORMS. THE ARTISTIC SIDE OF SANLORENZO. MASSIMO PEROTTI HAS COURAGEOUSLY LED SANLORENZO, AS A PIONEER IN ITS SECTOR, TO EXPERIMENT NEW AND UNEXPECTED CONNECTIONS. OVER THE YEARS THE ITALIAN SHIPYARD HAS PUSHED ITS BOUNDARIES FURTHER AND FURTHER, PRESENTING ITS CREATIVE APPROACH AND ITS AFFINITY WITH THE WORLD OF ART, OFFERING VISITORS UNEXPECTED POINTS OF VIEW ON THE WORLD OF YACHTING.

D

etermination, courage and the ability to enlarge one’s horizons are the ingredients of Sanlorenzo's character, one of the world’s leading producers of yachts and superyachts, which embarked on a path toward new perspectives in the nautical world, thanks to chairman and Ceo Massimo Perotti’s entrepreneurial vision. This choice has culminated with the company’s 60th anniversary and with the global partnership agreement signed with Art Basel, the leading art fair for modern and contemporary art, where the shipyard will be present for three years as exclusive partner in his sector. The annual events occur in Hong Kong in March, in Basel in June and Miami Beach in December up to 2020. Following Art Basel in Basel 2018, where Sanlorenzo presented the impressive

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

installation at the Collectors Lounge as a tribute to Italian artist Emilio Isgrò, designed by the company’s art director Piero Lissoni (published in Superyacht Digest - September 2018) the company attended Art Basel Miami Beach 2018 last December, with a new exhibition project in collaboration with Galleria Tornabuoni Arte signed by Lissoni. In Miami Sanlorenzo presented itself with a captivating installationan, paying homage to another renowned Italian artist, Alberto Biasi, one of the main representatives of optical kinetic art. The art director’s project interprets the poetry of “Gocce” (“Drops”) by Alberto Biasi, part of the “Rilievi ottico dinamici” (“Optical-Dynamic reliefs”), laminar structures in contrasting colours superimposed so as to produce a visual event that depends on the movement of the spectator. 28


Art Basel Miami Beach 2018

The Sanlorenzo lounge is thus transformed into a luminous installation which, by reproducing the “Puzzle” artwork, displayed right on the walls in the space, replicates and amplifies the optical effect conceived by the artist. The work moves with the visitor who thus becomes an “actor” jointly involved in it, surrounding him and evolving according to his point of view. Displayed in sequence in glass display cases along one side of the lounge, metal models of the Sanlorenzo Superyacht. Piero Lissoni’s installation thus once again shows the relationship between Sanlorenzo and art and the ability of artistic language to tell the company’s story according to new perspectives: the apex of experience, craftsmanship, and innovation take form here in the superyacht models displayed as works of art which change with Alberto Biasi’s work, revealing different details and aspects with every glance. These models reflect the visual patterns of the art piece, changing and moving with it in an emotional and perceptual dynamism, as it is told in the artist's words:

29

“Both the forms and the movement appear in my paintings, not because they are real but exclusively as a result of our way of perceiving them. The forms and the movement are pure appearances created by the person who looks at the work. This is what appears in the “Gocce” series (“Drops”): the magic of circles is patiently evoked on the double structure which has been diversified in the perceptive interplays between background and surface. Based on the rhythms of the plates which begin to move, it calls to its presence new circles of shadows which become dynamic, rise and drop in relation to your movement to the left or right, or walking horizontally. This work, which lives and moves with you, evokes a sense of wonder which reminds me of certain moments of my experience with nature, contemplative movements which fascinated me: “A drop fell on the quiet expanse of a pond? Or a miniscule air bubble appeared on the surface? Whatever the cause, my eyes concentrated on the liquid wrinkle and on the luminous reflection: my mind saw the flow of the circle, its expansion and disappearance…”.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


Alixe Fu French-born Chinese artist Alixe Fu (Taiwan, Paris, Beijing 1961) has travelled all over Paris, New York, Beijing and other places. His artistic creation includes oil painting, color ink, sculpture and public art. His works have been exhibited in the Grand Palais in Paris, the Taipei Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museum of Modern Art in Beijing, and many other European and Asian institutions. Having spent an extended time living in France, Fu is in his application of Western modernist techniques such as cubism and surrealism, while also maintaining the spirit of traditional Chinese art. Alixe Fu’s art is tightly linked to his wandering existence. He reflects on “cultural nomadic” features of Taiwan that are both conflicting and harmonious - a colonial system and resistance induced by Chinese and western culture. Born in the era of martial law in Taiwan, Fu left home for Paris, where he lived for 30 years. His contemplations on space-time transitions and identity appear in the series of oil paintings titled, Sign Me. The artist’s creative concept of selfarcheology extended out of the French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan’s (1901-1981) concept of a “mirror stage”.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

30


Art Basel Hong Kong 2019

On the occasion of Art Basel in Hong Kong 2019, Sanlorenzo presented a new art installation in homage to the Taiwan born Chinese artist Alixe Fu, in collaboration with the Amanda Wei Gallery. This space, interpreted according to the elegant and minimal style of the art director, shows as only protagonists the artwork "God of Wealth" by Alixe Fu and the Sanlorenzo superyachts models displayed like pieces of art in glass display cases. The setting welcomes visitors, projecting them into a dimension that seems suspended in time, and invites them to read and discover the significances of the artwork and the silent dialogues and connections being established between Sanlorenzo and the world of art. Alixe Fu’s work reflects on the concept of “self-archeology”, extended out of the French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan’s (1901-1981) concept of a “mirror 31

stage”. In particular, in "God of Wealth" the multi-level deduction of the work forms a multi-perspective view, reflects the level of subconscious self in mental space, and converges moving time dimensions that allows the whole picture to come to us. The outline is ablated with light and shadow with the intention to depict humanistic atmospheres. God of Wealth originated from Chinese folk customs. The God of Wealth is worshiped on the fifth day of the first month of the lunar calendar, also referred to as the day of the God of Wealth of the five roads. The five roads indicate five directions: east, west, south, north, and middle, which implies that various interpersonal relationships come from these directions, or, in other words, a year of good luck. As the artist says: “Faith is a fertile soil of the inner garden in which grows all the wealth of life!”.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


“As if the sea had run dry, the silhouette of a yacht has settled placidly inside a courtyard of the University of Milan, a creature whose only recognisable element is the structure defining its original purity”. Piero Lissoni, Sanlorenzo’s Art Director

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

32


Milan Design Week, Fuorisalone 2019

Confirming its design and creative approach which made contamination an actual distinctive value of its, Sanlorenzo, takes part in Milan’s FuoriSalone for its third consecutive year with the installation “From shipyard to courtyard” which will be set up in the context of the exhibition-event Interni Human Spaces, in the beautiful setting of the Università degli Studi di Milano. Removing all boundaries and putting aside all dogmas and rules, the shipyard managed to disrupt the rigidity of its world throughout the years while integrating art and design. Clearly evoking the wooden frameworks that shipwrights, outstanding shipyard figures, used to build, Piero Lissoni reinterprets the hull of an SX112 yacht through a process of abstraction. The interior of this imposing structure on 1:1 scale, in the middle of the courtyard, will be walkable, making it possible for visitors to enter and tour 33

the boat. An ideal connection between the past, present and future of Sanlorenzo whose hull, which represents the initial construction stage of the yacht, proves the craftsmanship of the artisans who have always shaped these sophisticated objects while announcing a new model that will be presented in 2020. The flagship model SX112, chosen to lead the installation, will expand the crossover SX line, officially launched in 2017 with the first yacht SX88, followed in 2018 by SX76. Both models were presented in Piero Lissoni’s interior design versions, conceived for the first time as an open space yacht. Once again Piero Lissoni’s installation shows the relationship between Sanlorenzo and design describing the shipyard through new perspectives: the hull comes to symbolise the company by revealing its experience, artisanship and its innovative approach.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


Silvano Pupella, the photographer who created this exhibit, spent 30 years working in management at large communications companies. He tries to create photography that is not only seen, but also “felt.” He believes companies such as Sanlorenzo can use artistic ­photography to tell a powerful story.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

34


"Navigators. A voyage through the Sanlorenzo shipyards"

From December 20, 2018 to March 10, 2019 another parallel artistic project was created by Sanlorenzo in collaboration with the Town of Lerici. The photographic exhibition “Navigators. A voyage through the Sanlorenzo shipyards”, taken place at the Castle of San Giorgio, presented more than 30 black and white snapshots by photographer Silvano Pupella, whose work has been featured across Western Europe.

The artist conceived the exhibit as a reallife immersion in the production process of the shipyard; through his lens he gives us a narration of that perfect union of artisanship and techology that has made Sanlorenzo the peak of excellence in the nautical world over its 60 years history. An evocative photographic reportage produced in the La Spezia shipyard. 35

“In this exhibit, Sanlorenzo wishes to tell the story of the intrinsic beauty of its products, which, even before being completed, have a hidden charm of their own,” says Massimo Perotti. “His decisive black-and-white photography that recalls the great American school of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston masterfully portrays the brand. Both are convinced that, in order to thrill, there is no absolute need to show the finished product—it is simply sufficient to witness the initial metalworking phases of production of these superyachts”.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

36


by Deborah Cicurel

CCN | M/Y FREEDOM

PERSONALITY AND UNIQUE FEATURES WHAT ELSE FOR A YACHT BELONGING TO THE FUORISERIE BUILDS. THE UTMOST LEVELS OF CARE, CREATIVITY AND DETAIL HAVE BEEN THE MISSION SHARED BY ARCHITECT TOMMASO SPADOLINI TOGETHER WITH THE OWNER, MR ROBERTO CAVALLI. THE RESULT IS AN INCREDIBLY STYLISH, CONTEMPORARY AND DARING YACHT THAT PERFECTLY FUSES PRIVACY WITH THE NEED TO FEEL AT ONE WITH THE WATER. PHOTOS M/Y FREEDOM: © GIOVANNI MALGARINI

Beach area 37

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


W

hen daring fashion meets innovative architecture, the result is a striking yacht: the M/Y Freedom. Commissioned by Roberto Cavalli, the fashion designer’s bold personality called for a yacht with a strong exterior profile, with an emphasis on privacy, closeness to the sea, and of course, style, and thus the M/Y Freedom was born.

The 28-metre, all-aluminium yacht, which has already won awards for its avant-garde style, was built by Italian shipyard CCN (Cerri Cantieri Navali) and first exhibited in 2018 at the autumn boat shows. Mr Cavalli worked closely with renowned Italian architect and designer - and his longtime friend - Tommaso Spadolini to make his dream yacht into a reality.

Combining a sense of fun and a closeness to the sea with unparalleled privacy, the yacht fuses versatile, forward-thinking architecture with clean, stylish interior design and deeply personal Cavalli touches. The yacht is immediately impressive even before you step inside: a dramatic, Batman-esque black, she has aggressive, sharp lines and is low on the water. Her planing hull has been exploited to the maximum to make the most of the bearing area and achieve an eyewatering top speed of 42 knots and a cruising speed of 34 knots thanks to three Rolls-Royce water-jet and a trio of MAN diesel engines. Quintessentially Cavalli, personal flourishes particular to the designer can be seen throughout.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

38


The owner took charge of the interior decoration, with everything from the furniture to the leather finishes carefully chosen by him, as well as plenty of his signature animal prints.

As well as selecting the fabric, leather finishes, accessories and furniture, the bulkheads are also covered with photographs taken by Mr Cavalli himself during travels over the years. The designer is passionate about photography, and has spent years flying across the world and snapping pictures in countries from Australia to South Africa. A few of his favourite images have been curated to cover the bulkheads and also a ceiling on the M/Y Freedom.

The yacht sleeps six across three separate suites. As well as the striking, spacious master cabin, there is also accommodation for four guests in two suites on the lower deck, as well as crew quarters. The guest accommodation is equally striking, with animal print patterns, photographic bulkheads and luxurious furnishings from the Roberto Cavalli home collection. There is also a comfortable galley with all the modcons and gadgets you’d expect, from a large fridge freezer to high-end television and audio systems. Another interesting aspect of the yacht is its closeness with the sea. Naturally, total privacy is of the utmost importance, but the yacht’s innovative architecture and interior layout means that despite enjoying allimportant privacy, her owner never feels far from the water. 39

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


Main salon and beach area as one only space

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

40


41

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


Owner's cabin

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

42


43

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


Guest cabin

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

44


Galley

One clever way of achieving this was to build a main deck area, comprising a full-beam owner’s cabin, main lounge cockpit and wheelhouse that is all at the same level, with only four small slope steps, resulting in a comfortable space in which the main lounge and beach area work as a seamless space close to the sea. However, once you close the side doors and curtains, you have the comfort and privacy of an indoor space, making it a versatile concept that is perfectly suited to the owner’s needs. The aft cockpit is incredibly private too, with floor to ceiling curtains ensuring seclusion.

The luxurious master cabin, too, follows this concept of continuity and seamlessness, with natural light, beautiful sea views and air ventilation all easily flowing in thanks to four large, openable windows, and a striking central skylight.

Another interesting aspect of the master cabin is that it is specifically designed so that the owner can directly access the flydeck or the wheelhouse. Not just a fun design feature, this is a practical necessity, as Mr Cavalli intends to drive the yacht himself.

The M/Y Freedom is the third yacht in the Fuoriserie range, CCN’s line of fully custom projects. This collection is all about limitless flexibility and a strong focus on the needs and wants of the client, with CCN creating a number of bespoke projects that are fully customised to the desires of their owners. 45

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


PHOTO: © JAMES ROBINSON TAYLOR

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

46


A WORD FROM THE ARCHITECT

Designer Tommaso Spadolini, whose studio celebrated its 40th birthday last year, spoke with Superyacht Digest of what it was like to collaborate with Mr Cavalli on this project. Q: How did you manage to create a really private feeling onboard while still feeling close to the sea?

A: Freedom is born as you know from a close collaboration with the Owner, who has personally participated in design and has transferred his needs in a very determined way. Maximum privacy without losing contact with the sea has been one of the challenges we have managed together.

Q: What were the challenges of creating the deck area, beach area and the main lounge as a continuous space close to the water? A: From a technical point of view this "continuous walkway" that connects the main deck to the owner's cabin required innovative design solutions and great professionalism from the shipyard in solving all technical aspects. Q: What was it like to work with Roberto Cavalli and how did you make sure the design was as personal to him as possible?

A: My collaboration and friendship with Roberto Cavalli was born at the beginning of the 2000s, when we began to design his RC, a motoryacht of 40 meters built by Baglietto; the collaboration has then continued in 2017 with Freedom, boat which reflects the strong personality of the Owner and his requests. Q: What was the most important part of the design process for you?

A: The development of innovative lines of great impact that were in line with the personality of the Owner.

47


Luxury has a rendez-vous with yachting Book your exclusive VIP programme to discover the Yachting Festival: helicopter transfers, personalized tour, visit of yachts, VIP club... vipcannes@reedexpo.fr

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

48


10-15 SEPTEMBER 2019 CA NNES - V IEU X POR T & POR T CANTO

1ST EUROPEAN ON WATER BOAT SHOW & THE LARGEST EXHIBITION OF NEW SAIL BOATS IN THE WORLD

NEW

Motor boats are remaining in the

Sailing boats are heading for

VIEUX PORT

PORT CANTO

CANNES

CANNES

49

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


by Pamela Paci

INTERVIEW | GIOVANNA VITELLI

ÂŤNEVER GIVE UP AND LOVE THE PRODUCTÂť, THE LESSON I HAVE LEARNED FROM MY FATHER THE YACHTING BUSINESS IS A MATTER OF TRUST. TRADITION MEANS RELIABILITY, WHICH IN ITS TURN IS THE BEST CONDITION TO RUN AN HEALTHY, SUCCESSFULL BUSINESS. GUARANTEEING ABSOLUTE RELIABILITY IS WHAT AZIMUT | BENETTI GROUP HAS ALWAYS HAVE IN MIND OVER ITS 50-YEAR HISTORY.

A

t the Miami Yacht Show last February 2019, where the Group presented its annual events programme, anticipating some of the novelties we will see at the next autumn boat show season, we met Giovanna Vitelli, Azimut | Benetti Group Vice President, and discussed with her the company's evolution and products' development, and her role and vision within the group. Q: What are the aspects of your work that involve you most, that you feel closest to you, that is, those that, in musical jargon, you would say are more in your strings?

A: Certainly the aspects related to the product. I'm very fond of it and I can spend entire nights studying the various details, down to the smallest, infinitesimal one. The product is my lifeblood, it is the ultimate reason why I continue my father's journey. I grew up on boats, I have natural imprinting. I feel a strong bond that leads me to invest all my time in the study and the in-depth analysis of each project. If I had a choice, I'd study engineering today. I am passionate about the technical and specific analysis of each product, and consequently, about choosing the best team to develop it. Q: I am immediately drawn to the question I wanted to ask you at the end. What's your secret dream?

A: I think I'm already very lucky. I inherited a wellstructured company that, like any other reality, must be well-managed in order to ensure that every aspect works well. This is my main focus: ensure that the company has the best possible organisation so that it can devote a great deal of time to strategic product development.

Q: What are the values of the Azimut | Benetti brand today and those you would like to achieve over time? A: Every entrepreneur worthy of the name has, out of necessity and virtue, a long-term vision of things and investments. He is a visionary, he must believe in his own business plan and give it time to take shape in order to arrive

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

at a concrete result. Time is the element that distinguishes an entrepreneur from a mere investor, such as an investment fund. It is necessary to watch its development, at the life of the project, taking care to understand what interventions need to take place in order to allow it to grow over time, and thus achieve a positive result in economic terms also. An entrepreneur - as my father is and has been - is one who can see far and is willing to continuously invest, who is able to equip himself with financial resources to make available to the company to ensure the best conditions for growth and lead it to success. Investment has always been a priority for us. Also of importance, we have the people. The staff, the team, those who have worked with us for many years, are all professionals with a strong passion for this work. We are fortunate to work with people who have been able to reciprocate our entrepreneurial efforts with heart-felt professional loyalty. On the customer side, certainly reliability. Our group is well known in the market for what it is able to guarantee to the customer at every moment of the life of the boat, from when it is purchased, built, until it sails and throughout its life cycle. Reliability and service are part of our DNA, a key feature of our corporate philosophy. So my wishes for the future, although I already feel very satisfied with our results, I think they are about continuous improvement. If it is true that we focus on the value of reliability, then it is the perfection of the product in absolute terms that I would like to focus on. Q: How do the two brands differ on the market, what path have you outlined for each of them?

A: Let's start with Azimut. Of the two, it's the brand that focuses on avant-garde design. It has an absolutely glamorous character, a young, captivating spirit, it is fashionable, it has a strong component of innovation and technology, it is research and integration of advanced solutions. It is the brand through which the company experiments, sometimes even allowing itself risky solutions. 50


51

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


With Azimut we were the first to experiment with the use of carbon and to integrate IPS triple motorisation. It's the group's rock brand, combining style and technology. Azimut boats represent the Italian lifestyle in the world, they are bearers of the class and elegance of our country, as Armani is in fashion. It is also an object of experimentation for the choice of designers. Today, after the great success with Achille Salvagni, who remains one of our most prestigious brands, we have involved other internationally renowned designers, even from outside the naval environment, to make Azimut boats sexier, classier, cooler! With Alberto Mancini and his S10 we wanted to amaze the world by bringing to market an atypical, unrepeatable boat; a unique yacht that combines elegance, sportiness and the charm of the architecture of a modern villa overlooking the sea. Vincenzo De Cotiis' project for the interiors of the new Grande Magellano was a great challenge for the shipyard. The boat, which by nature always sets limits, was the occasion for a constructive comparison between shipyard and designer, aimed at finding the right compromise between comfort, design and technology. De Cotiis' project is pure design, aimed at a client ready for more intense design experiences. In fact, the project manages to express exactly De Cotiis' stylistic signature, while preserving

part of the corporate mission. When we talk about Azimut, we want to strengthen the idea that our boats are the subject of constant research and development, the result of continuous experimentation, while for Benetti we want to continue to express the charm and love for tradition, preserving classicism but with a hint of glamour and a touch of novelty. Q: What are the priorities on which you are working today, especially in light of the recent change in top management with the appointment of Franco Fusignani as the new CEO of the Benetti Business Line?

A: Every change in the management of a company involves an evolution. It is true, we have experienced a radical change, which has led to a review of functions and the entire organization. Previously the company was governed by a very pyramidal scheme, which often, by its nature, forces and limits the responsibility of the team. With the entry of Fusignani we wanted to give Benetti the opportunity to structure itself according to a more typical industrial scheme, very organized and fluid in its operation, therefore more efficient. Fusignani, who comes from the industrial world, is a man of methods and processes, precise schemes and organization, he was the key man who allowed the company to successfully take this momentous step, which also saw the launch of three giga yachts. Today we want to make the most of resources, making them more naturally responsible for their functions so that they have the space to "flourish" in the company and make their contribution. It's a good time for the construction site. Q: How do you interpret your role as a "leader" while you work with your father at the helm of the company, and how do you feel as a woman that you have had to or still have to prove that you know how to do more than a male would have to in the same role, as is often the case in other sectors?

A: I do support my father, but we have completely different roles. He is the founder of the company, the intuitionist, the visionary, he is the one who traced the path that allowed us to arrive today at this position of global leader. I learned everything from him and I'm trying to project his legacy into OASIS 40M the future. As far as the perception of the role as a woman is concerned, I have to acknowledge the marine character of the product. Based on just two my privileged position The boating industry is, however, renderings developed for the interiors, we have already predominantly a male sector, so these dynamics are closed a sale. confronted every day. But it is precisely thanks to the daily Benetti is a whole different story. It is the heritage, the work that over time you can conquer your own space and absolute and timeless elegance. It is the value of tradition assert yourself, regardless of gender. that is inherited and handed down over time, building more and more value through the generations. The brand Q: Continuing the comparison with your father, what is aimed at a classic owner, decidedly mature. But we also do you take as your legacy as an entrepreneur and wanted to experiment with Benetti to give the brand a what makes you different from him? contemporary twist. We have renewed the range with some new, more contemporary models to bring us closer A: From my father I inherit a great tenacity, the will and to a younger, more dynamic customer profile. Among the strength to never give up. Aim for the outcome without these, Oasis 40M, the project on which we have involved letting adverse events (winds) - which are as much part the studio of Bonetti / Kozerski New York for the interiors. of business life as they are part of personal life - affect us They are architects with a European background but in some way undermining our desire to achieve. To want who grew up under the school of Peter Marino, therefore things strongly, to put one's soul into them, to have a they’re inspired by an ambiance far beyond tradition, with passion for one's own work, that's what my father taught a strong holistic approach. me. To this I add teamwork, knowing how to work together To summarize and return to the question, to draw from in the company, being more "inclusive" in sharing both the different sectors and involve new firms from the residential effort as well as the outcome. These latter concepts fully and automotive sectors, so that they bring different ideas express the spirit of our company. and solutions with which to develop new projects, that’s

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

52


53

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


UNDER THE HIGH PATRONAGE OF HSH PRINCE ALBERT II OF MONACO

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

54


55

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


Arch. Enrico Gobbi at his design firm Team for Design in Venice

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

56


by Pamela Paci

ARCHITECTS | ENRICO GOBBI, TEAM FOR DESIGN

A RESIDENTIAL PROJECT INSPIRED BY THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT, A WONDERFUL VILLA «WITH THE SEA INSIDE» "TO BE ABLE TO BUILD HOUSES FOR OUR SHIPOWNERS IS A MATTER OF GREAT PRIDE TO ME. THE HOUSE IS THE MOST INTIMATE PLACE IN A PERSON'S LIFE, IN HIS FAMILY. A GESTURE THAT DEMONSTRATES PROFESSIONAL ESTEEM AND PERSONAL TRUST IN US." ENRICO GOBBI - TEAM FOR DESIGN

B

orn, raised and trained in the most beautiful city in the world, Venice, Enrico Gobbi is a civil architect who graduated with a thesis in the naval field. Only later, in California, did he specialize in Yacht Design. His career began at the Nuvolari Lenard studio in Venice; an entire life spent immersed in Beauty, to design the very best for his customers. Surrounded by one of the most evocative architectural landscapes in the world, unique scenarios, full of feeling, poetry and history, Enrico Gobbi has developed his own style, forged by the environment. He has a creative mind that designs and plans, together with deep research and an eye on the world.

materials that the studio chooses after a careful selection. It’s a very rich gallery of materials, fabrics, marbles, glass, carpets, woods, and crystals. A meeting of architects and engineers is taking place in a separate room, where they are discussing some aspects of residential architecture. After a few minutes, the architect involves me in that very work team. "And about the project I'd like to talk about. I would like to refer to myself as an architect, not just as a yacht designer. The studio mainly designs boats, large boats, real architectural works made to stay on the water, but we often deal with other projects as well. We are now working on a very important project of which we are very proud, and which we hope will be just the beginning of a new intense path in the residential sector.

We met the architect at his studio in Venice, a very charming location, overlooking a canal that leads to St. Mark's Square by taxi boat in twenty minutes. "Our yacht owners love this place, they visit Venice and in half an hour of navigation along the canal, they arrive at the studio.

In this, as in all our naval projects, we work in synergy with outside studios, especially for the engineering part. For this specific project we are working with a major general contractor, Ganter, a very experienced company based in Germany that follows projects all over the world.

He founded his own studio Team For Design in 2005 and today has 9 professionals, including designers and architects, who work according to the team principle, everyone is involved in all projects, but each person has their own specific role. "We challenge ourselves, sometimes even with diametrically opposed ideas, but the environment is always devoted to collaboration," explains the architect. "It is no coincidence that the name of the studio is Team for Design, professionals who create design together. We are a group of 9 people, with me 10, the right size to maintain the appeal and methods typical of an atelier, a design boutique. I do not wish to expand but to consolidate this position. My team needs to be involved in everything, we create and we sometimes get things wrong, but we do it together.”

Our day in the studio is spent talking with Enrico and his collaborators, admiring all the possible varieties of

57

This is a seaside villa that will be ready for spring-summer 2020. We were commissioned by one of our clients, owner of our 50m yacht, a family from north-eastern Europe, the same client for whom we're building a 70m mega yacht today. About two years ago, during their vacation on board their yacht coasting the area of Argentario, Tuscany, he noticed a land and buildings overlooking the sea and thought that a project for a villa by the sea at this site would be nice. Love at first sight. I see it, I want it, I buy it. That's how the ship owner got information about the construction and, without too much hesitation, bought it. It's very rewarding when a ship owner asks you to take care of a residential project as well. It is a demonstration of great esteem and trust.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


PASSIONS STRICTLY CONNECTED TO THE SEA

M/Y Polaris, Rossinavi (50m), 2014 Rendering of the residential project, under construction in Ansedonia: the architecture seen from the sea.

For this great project about ten professionals are involved, including engineers and architects. We are also working on a second luxury residential project in Bled, Slovenia, but this one in Tuscany, in Ansedonia to be precise, is an architectural enterprise immersed in 5000 square meters of land, a truly noteworthy project because building and restoring in Italy, moreover along the coast, requires disproportionate attention; the rules that the territory and the authorities impose are many and the aspects that need to be taken into account concern both the architecture and the aesthetics in every detail to integrate the project at the best in its context. We are overlooking the sea, this means that the villa is visible from the sea. Well, the choice of lights is one of those aspects that fall under the supervision of the territorial authorities. They must be soft and in harmony with the environment, not excessive, mixed with the natural atmosphere in which they are found. Also, for the

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

choice of materials, such as stone overlay, it was necessary to do very careful research to ensure the best integration into the environment, using local materials as much as possible. Q: Let's get to the heart of the project. Tell me what this is all about.

A: This is a complex of three distinct buildings, a central body, the most important, with the name of Villa Il Patio, overlooking the sea. It is the manor house, that is, reserved for the family. Villa Foresteria, the annex reserved for VIP guests, also overlooking the sea, and a second large villa overlooking the sea completely reserved for guests, the latter in traditional Tuscan style. Finally, we have buildings upstream, in the promontory area, not visible from the sea, reserved for service activities. 58


When the owners saw that place from their yacht, it was love at first sight. They immediately decided to build a new holiday home there, over those breathtaking cliffs.

The exteriors of Villa Il Patio and the amazing infinity pool with waterfall; external lounges of Villa Il Patio; Villa Foresteria.

Q: It seems divided similarly to the concept of spaces on board, there is the crew area, the Guest and VIP area and the owner's area. A: Yes, exactly. In general, there are many aspects in common between naval and residential architecture, at least in space management.

Q: Another aspect in common between yacht design and architecture? A: Just like a yacht design project, it takes very little to create bad architecture. All it takes is an imbalance of shapes, and there you are, making floating buildings. Bad proportion and balance in naval architecture means making an ugly boat. The same goes for a mansion. I was born an architect, my source of inspiration is always architecture, especially that of the '900. The principles of architectural composition are part of my cultural heritage.

59

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


YACHT DESIGN IN DIALOGUE WITH RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE

M/Y Polaris, Rossinavi (50m), 2014. The yacht's main lobby gives an impressive welcome. The contrast between light and dark materials, along with the stunning lighting scene, surround the centrally placed custom made Swarovski crystal cascade chandelier running from the upper deck down to lower deck guest area.

Q: Let’s talk about inspiration. What themes were you inspired by for this project? A: We have created C shapes, they are architectural stylistic elements that our studio has been carrying out on a compositional level for some years, and they work very well in the elevations to delineate the empty and solid spaces. The C-shaped composition stems from the need to make architecture as light and linear as possible and it's a method, an aesthetic solution but also academic, we can also say a trend, a very contemporary design that well inserts itself in the surrounding environment. It's a good fit, I think. It's the most correct term because we really wanted to create symbiosis between the construction and the nature that surrounds it, embraces it, protects it in some way. The construction materials are an essential theme of this project; we played with it to give meaning and character to the structure. We have combined local stone - which must be preserved for a trove of territorial rules but also to give a sense of belonging to the territory - a clear, modern stone, which creates a very effective contrast, visually pleasing and therefore consistent.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

Q: How is the structure divided? A: As I said before, it is a complex made up of three structures, the main villa, i.e. the main body, two guest annexes, one of which is a true suite, while the second is a three-storey villa, and finally the buildings intended to accommodate the service staff. The three-storey villa overlooking the sea, called Villa Cuccia, is the only original element and has undergone a major restoration; it is modern architecture dating back to the early '900 in which the typical Tuscan details have been preserved. The main villa on the lookout, called Villa Il Patio, has a unique view, breath-taking, totally immersed in the marine environment. And then there is Villa Foresteria, also separate from the main building. It houses a suite and a living area and is intended for the most important guests.

60


Something breaks on the scene and creates an amazing wow effect. Be it a crystal cascade or a tree, the result is surprising and unforgettable.

Rendering of the internal court of Villa Il Patio: a tree breaks on the scene and everything is designed around it. The visual impact seems to be the same as the Swarovski crystal cascade on Polaris, a sort of virtual connection between yacht and home.

Q: What is the leitmotif of this architecture? A: It is the story itself that suggested the common thread. The shipowner chose this place by observing it from the sea, while on board his yacht. The idea was therefore to recall this impulse. The sea had united them, so it had to bring them back to the sea. The impression, being in the villa, must be invocative of being one with the sea, after all we are overlooking the cliff. When the wind is blowing or the sea is stormy and the waves break violently on the rocks, the water splashes up to the glass. It's very suggestive, very romantic in winter. But the owners, the family, will have a wonderful view of the landscape at all times of the year to enjoy the sun, peace, and quiet of this place. 61

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


DESIGN CONSISTENCY: ON BOARD AND AT HOME THE MOOD IS THE SAME

(this page) Photos of the interiors of M/Y Polaris. From above: The owner's cabin; details in the owner's cabin; upper deck cinema salon.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

62


White tones, black and white contrast, delicate lines, pureness and sofistication in the details. Yacht and home speak the same language, sharing the same soul.

Rendering of Villa Il Patio: main entrance

Q: And the interior? A: If the exterior of the villa is reminiscent of a yacht for its countless outdoor spaces, even on several levels and different living areas, the interior instead displays iconic residential architecture, in the style best suited to a large villa of course. But even in the interior, curiously enough, we had to respect the territory. In the main internal courtyard stands a large tree, we could not cut it down or move it and therefore the interiors were developed around it. Since it is not possible to do otherwise, we have integrated nature into architecture, seeking a dialogue with it. We like to say that it is nature that has appropriated the building. Inside the courtyard we have also brought running water; interior tanks that make the sound of water heard even inside the courtyard and the spaces that overlook it. Q: What are the most characteristic elements of the interiors? A: We have chosen modern furniture with some eclectic details in deco style. The wood used is dark wood, typical of Tuscan villas. The light pearl grey boiserie stands out elegantly between white walls and ceilings. As with 63

our boats, the furnishings are designed by the studio, including the beds and bedside tables. We exclude from our design elements such as armchairs or sofas, lamps, because we like to select for the owners from the collections of the most prestigious brands, such as Minotti from Made in Italy or Baker among the American brands. The chandeliers are by Porta Romana, while the bedside lamps are by Ralph Lauren, Donghia and Porta Romana; the latter are very famous and very appreciated by the high class, we use them a lot also on board. I must stress that the family has left us carte blanche on the architectural choices for the exterior, while for the interior they have actively collaborated on all the choices of furniture and decoration. The home is the most intimate place in one’s life and each person creates or affirms it according to their own traditions and taste. The interiors are highly refined, opulent but in a refined way. Certainly, the theme of water is affirmed in several spaces. We can say that the house lives in contact with water. A house that wants to recall the marine environment can only accommodate elements such as waterfalls, fountains, infinity pool, in certain strategic locations.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


NATURE AND ARCHITECTURE

Q: Can we talk about finishes and details? A: The flooring of the terraces is made of teak and, as on our yachts, is of the highest quality. The layout is different; the villa has wider slats to give it a more elegant effect. For the brise-soleil we have chosen the brass finish. Brass is a very refined material often used in the windows of Venetian noble palaces. The burnished effect typical of brass gives a lot of elegance to the finish. To give the sensation of architecture that projects towards the sea, we have created as many openings as possible, choosing minimal windows, as if to make the structure disappear into nature. For the paths along the garden, we chose glass balustrades that allowed us to favour the view of the sea. The exteriors, in fact, are partly developed on terraces, on several levels, so it was necessary to use rails and for those we chose glass. On the exterior, it is the details that make the difference, creating sumptuousness and elegance. We have chosen very special bamboo shaped lamps, to better integrate them into the landscape with very soft, special light effects, the result is surprising and very artistic. The gates are designed in a modern form with diamond shapes in brass. A large sculpture called The Kiss, which we designed and had made in marble, stands passionately in the quietness of the garden.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

64


C-shaped buildings, playing with the contrasts between the dark tones of the window frames and the light ones of the stones, seem to have settled down in the heart of wildlife.

Q: What is the atmosphere at Villa Il Patio? A: It is a holiday home, although very luxurious, it maintains an informal tone. The family wanted it to spend their free time there, moments of recreation and relaxation. There was no need to create business spaces, or at least more formal ones, like in a city house. The family loves Italy and our lifestyle, our way of living the sea and being in touch with nature. They wanted a very marine and naturalistic environment. (above, on the left) The lamps by the brand Vibia – Bamboo, chosen for the gardens of the Villa. The geometry chosen for the gates is a modern design with diamond shapes in brass. (below, on the left) One of the sculptures designed by Team for Design and created by the talented Murano glass masters. The design firm also creates some artworks for its residential and yachting projects. Mainly based on abstract themes, these unique artworks are made through the glassblowing technique. (below, on the right) The big marble sculpture - Il Bacio (The Kiss) - created for the project in Ansedonia, is just one of the many artistic examples Team for Design is working on for its residential projects. A lighting design effect will enhance the art installation by night. 65

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


THE DESIGN EXPERIENCE WILL CONTINUE ON BOARD KING SHARK

Renderings of the new build currently under construction at Rossinavi (Viareggio, Italy). Code name: King Shark

King Shark is a 70m luxury yacht to be delivered in 2021. She can accommodate up to 12 people with 13 crew members. Exteriors / interiors: Team For Design Naval arch.: Arrabito Naval Architects

Q: Regarding the new 70m, what can we anticipate, what are the elements that will highlight your creativity? A: These are two dividing panels, in two different areas. A screen made by us to hide the wall of wines, formed by staves of illuminated onyx. The addition of light makes the materials much lighter, we have also integrated it along the stairs made of distressed wood. It filters, illuminates, decorates and makes everything lighter and therefore more elegant. But the most artistic inspiration was reserved for the living and cinema areas. These two areas are divided by a panel, a partition with bolted crystal slats. The panel is not linear but wavy, it creates movement; it is visually light, does not close, does not create volume. Somehow it makes them disappear into each other's areas. I was inspired by the Baccarat Hotel

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

in New York. The exteriors are completely covered with Baccarat crystal strips, which transform the hotel into a sumptuous glass tower, almost a small treasure chest. It is refined opulence, a stylistic choice entrusted to the use of the material, in this case glass. It makes the hotel shine with a thousand lights, combining with brio Parisian chic and American glamour. In general, light and crystals, but also marble, are the elements with which we play the most and with which we field our artistic talents. In the lobby we find crystal works, they are our own creation, we design them and then we make them in Murano, the world capital for glass production. The other main materials used in the rooms are black marquinia marble, chosen for the inlays on lightly-veined calacatta marble. We personally and carefully choose each slab so that there are few veins, which makes the floor more elegant. 66


Safe as steel, strong as will.

Petter Johannesen: explorer and descendant of Roald Amundsen, member of our team Just as Petter Johannesen inheritated his explorer spirit from his descendent Roald Amundsen, our vessels share more than 90 years shipbuilding experience of Rosetti. Since 1925 we have been building fully customised superyachts, explorers, supply and support vessels, built to safely sail the seven seas. Discover RSY’s fleet: nothing can stop your journey. rosettisuperyachts.it

-

info@rosettisuperyachts.it

67

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


by Chrissie Mc Clatchie

DESIGN FOR LIFE

PHOTOS © OCEANCO

M/Y DAR

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

OCEANCO’S STUNNING 90-METRE MOTOR YACHT DAR WAS THE STAR OF THE 2018 MONACO YACHT SHOW, DRAWING PRAISE FOR HER SLEEK EXTERIOR LINES AND ELEGANT INTERIOR OVERFLOWING WITH NATURAL MOTIFS. SUPERYACHT DIGEST STEPS ONBOARD THIS VERY PRIVATE YACHT, ONE WHICH CANNOT HELP ATTRACT ATTENTION.

April 2019

68


H

ow do you stand out at the world’s leading yachting show? An event where the location itself – the glittering harbour of Port Hercules – is the focal point of Monaco’s two squarekilometres of concentrated luxury? And where, of the 120 yachts on display every September, a third are world premieres, each promising design and technology features more extraordinary than the next?

Yacht building powerhouse Oceanco appears to have perfected the art of stealing the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) limelight: after the show-stopping unveiling of 2017’s 110-metre motor yacht Jubilee, the Dutch masters returned in 2018 to introduce its latest masterpiece DAR, a 90-metre motor yacht shimmering in monochrome beauty.

Known during the build as Y717, the yacht was delivered to her Owner in July 2018, before making her way to the Mediterranean principality to assume her place as the belle of the ball at last year’s MYS. While DAR wasn’t the yacht with the longest LOA at the show (that title went to motor yacht Aquarius, at 92 metres in length), she was the name generating the largest volume of hype. Her delayed arrival served only to heighten the universal sense of anticipation for her debut that had descended upon Monaco in the lead up to the event.

69

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

70


71

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


Which is where the great DAR paradox reveals itself. Thanks to her striking black and white De Basto Design exterior, a majestic design that draws upon the latest advances in glass technology, she can only but turn heads, yet this is a yacht where privacy is paramount. Many details are still shrouded in secrecy – for example, the meaning of her name – and the yacht is exclusively destined for private use. A vessel defined by her distinctiveness, the very features that guarantee she remains a conversation starter also serve to achieve the seclusion so desired by her Russian Owner. This eye-catching exterior effect, where the dark glass panels of the superstructure combine with the inkyhued hull to play against the bold white lines of the balconies, drew upon all the technological prowess so entrenched in Oceanco’s DNA. The volume of glass used in her construction is unprecedented; the superstructure is comprised of an incredible 400 square metres of panelling, reliant only on a custom-designed glue to fasten each panel in place, without any mechanical assistance. This creates the effect of a single unbroken surface that extends from the Main Deck to the Sun Deck.

The reflective glass prevents the outside from peering in, without sacrificing any of the view in the opposite direction. The floor-to-ceiling windows of the superstructure allow for incredible ocean panoramas and ensure those on board feel a seamless connection with the sea and nature. This flow from the interior to the exterior continues where least expected: including the windows in the sauna and the curved glass corners of the main deck gymnasium, an incredibly difficult design feature to execute.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

Exterior architect Luiz De Basto comments that the yacht was nicknamed ‘Project Shark’ during construction.

“THE WING STATIONS, WHEN VIEWED FROM ABOVE, BEAR A DISTINCT RESEMBLANCE TO A HAMMERHEAD SHARK, WHILE THE MAST IN PROFILE IS SHAPED LIKE A FIN,” HE SAYS. EXPANDING FURTHER, HE CONTINUES: “THE PROFILE HAS A UNIQUE SENSE OF CONTRAST AND HOMOGENEITY BETWEEN THE DARK GLASS AND THE WHITE BALCONIES, PROVIDING A CONSTANT EXCHANGE IN SHAPE AND LINES BETWEEN THE TWO ELEMENTS. MY INITIAL DRAWINGS MAY HAVE LOOKED LIKE A FUTURISTIC CONCEPT BUT IT'S ACTUALLY THE RESULT OF A PERFECT INTEGRATION BETWEEN INTERIOR LAYOUT AND EXTERIOR DESIGN. IT'S NOT JUST A STYLING EXERCISE APPLIED OVER A GENERIC LAYOUT, IT'S A COMPLETELY UNIQUE DESIGN”.

72


73

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019



75

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


Throughout the build process of DAR (Y717), Oceanco’s project team experienced a very close cooperation with the owner’s team and the designers.

"OUR CLEAR COMMON GOALS, COMBINED WITH THE PASSIONATE AND ENERGETIC INVOLVEMENT OF THE OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE AND CREW, CREATED A GREAT COMMITMENT AND DRIVE WITHIN THE ENTIRE TEAM. DECISION- MAKING PROCESSES WERE COLLABORATIVE, WHICH ENABLED OCEANCO TO FOLLOW AN EFFICIENT AND SMOOTH BUILDING PROCESS. AT OCEANCO WE ALWAYS SAY: 'PROJECT SUCCESS IS ALL ABOUT THE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN THE PARTIES INVOLVED'. WE KEPT ON TRACK THROUGH EACH PHASE OF THE BUILDING PROCESS, WHICH ENABLED US TO DELIVER DAR IN JUST 33 MONTHS FROM THE KEEL LAYING".

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

While the exterior is head-turning, to step onboard is to enter into a secluded oasis, which is only fitting for such a fiercely private yacht. DAR is the latest Oceanco collaboration with renowned interior designers Nuvolari Lenard and lead designer Valentina Zannier explained that the Owner requested for the colour palette to be devoid of dark timbers to create a light, natural interior. Intricate, custom-designed detail can be discovered at every turn. “She embodies a world of elements inspired by nature and encapsulated in the design narrative,” Valentina says of the yacht, and from the moment you board DAR the marine and floral references are evident, integrated to perfection by highly-skilled artisans across such exquisite features as 3D cut suede doors, brass-inlay floors, walls panelled in straw marquetry, and a plunge pool with waterfall on the private Owner’s deck.

“There was extreme attention to fine details throughout,” Valentina continues. We believe the Owners and their guests will feel enveloped in beauty and comfort everywhere on board. This was the design intent from the day one.” The result is unrivalled luxury for those fortunate enough to enjoy her. The yacht can accommodate 14 guests. Along with the master deck, she has two VIP staterooms and four guest cabins. Other special features include a private Jacuzzi deck that is accessible only from the Owner’s suite, beach club, hammam and spa, and helipad. “DAR is a very special yacht,” Valentina concludes and the industry, it would appear, agrees.

76


77

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


by Pamela Paci

THE INSPIRATIONS BEHIND THE NEW PROJECTS BY CRN

GIVING SHAPE TO THE OWNER’S DESIRES AND CREATING EXCELLENCE. THIS IS CRN’S ULTIMATE OBJECTIVE. THE NEW PROJECTS DESIGNED FOR CRN AND HERE UNVEILED IN THESE PAGES, REVEAL SOMETHING MORE, A SORT OF INTIMATE DESIRE TO DISCOVER NEW BOUNDARIES. TRULY BESPOKE YACHTS THAT CAN COUNT ON THE SHIPYARD’S OVERALL EXPERTISE AND KNOW-HOW AND THAT ARE DESTINED TO BECOME UNIQUE PIECES OF ART. SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

78


75m CRN Design by: Lobanov Design, 2018

BEGALLTA

79

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


Yulia and Igor Lobanov

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


COSMOPOLITAN

THE NEW ICONIC VISION BY CRN, LOBANOV DESIGN AND PULINA EXCLUSIVE INTERIORS HAS A METROPOLITAN STYLE AND IS CALLED BEGALLTA

A

sensational contemporary design comes to fruition in a yacht of crisp, emphatic style, with sophisticated interiors and outdoor spaces suffused with an elegant linearity. CRN presents Begallta, a 75m yacht with a dynamic, forward-looking spirit. The new project has been developed by the CRN Technical Office working closely with architecture and design studios Lobanov Design, who created the exterior lines and spatial layout, and Pulina Exclusive Interiors, who took care of the interiors.

Begallta is a yacht with original, surprising lines, imbued with a sophisticated, contemporary style that superbly marries the innovative drive of CRN with the futuristic vision of Lobanov Design. The Begallta's silhouette captivates the eye with its striking design, exemplified to perfection by the tapered bow, which slices decisively through the water surface when under way. The yacht’s unique stylistic hallmark is the line that slants along the hull and superstructure like a ribbon, seamlessly uniting her decks and lending an unprecedented sense of fluidity. The Begallta’s futuristic inspiration reaches its zenith at the stern, where the cut of the corners underlines the yacht’s highly distinctive style.

Conceived for a cosmopolitan owner with a strong personality who loves to explore the seas on extended cruises, Begallta offers an innovative, flowing layout that breaks down all barriers between interior and exterior. The design solutions promote constant contact with the natural surroundings, from the panoramic windows to the generous terraces and glorious sundeck, where the sunlight glints off the facets of the surface in a play of architectural lines that draws the eye to the hard top, as sky meets sea. The contemporary linear feel outdoors is in perfect harmony with the metropolitan-style interiors. The ample spaces are embellished with prestige materials and a judicious use of glass, set off by minimalist décor and cutting-edge entertainment features that combine to instantly evoke the typical mood of a New York loft.

“Begallta is an absolutely unique, unparalleled design, where the Lobanov studio’s signature style shines through to masterly effect”, said Stefano De Vivo, Ferretti Group Chief Commercial Officer and CRN Executive Board Member. “We love challenges, and this collaboration with Lobanov Design has yielded a stunningly innovative project that harmoniously blends sophisticated modern style and intimate contact with the elements of nature to exhilarating effect”. “Creating iconic yachts that etch themselves into the imagination at first sight is what our design approach is all about. The constant quest for dynamic, ingenious, original solutions that instantly express a precise idea through the use of different styles is integral to our way of working, alongside the imperative to bring the unexpected to life. This project fully articulates our values and our style. We are pleased to have worked with CRN on what has proved a fascinating intellectual challenge for our studio”, added Igor Lobanov, Creative Director at Lobanov Design.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


5 QUESTIONS TO IGOR LOBANOV

Driven by a desire to see more beauty in the world, Lobanov's designs are sculptural and modern, each one an ode to proportion and integrity. We sat down with Igor Lobanov to discuss some design guidelines about the project. Q: CAN YOU TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT THE INSPIRATION THAT DROVE YOU TO CREATE THIS PROJECT?

A: The inspiration for Begallta's project comes from the desire to create a yacht with a unique and unprecedented design that is capable of expressing strong and determined character in a powerful and disruptive way. This concept gave rise to this 75-metre yacht, which manifests in original and unexpected lines that punctuate at the stern thanks to the particularity of the cuts in the corners. Q: CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOUR IDEA OF SOPHISTICATED DESIGN?

A: We love challenges and test many different styles. For this reason, our design cannot be traced back to one single idea. When we tackle a new project we always start from the key values and experience that are at the foundation the shipyard with whom we are working and in this case, we have focused on CRN's deep knowledge of the construction of fully-custom yachts. For this reason, the projects we realize are different from each other, but connected by a constant search for dynamic, innovative, and unexpected solutions that translate into different languages.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

82

Q: WHEN YOU THINK "CONTEMPORARY", DO YOU HAVE NEW YORK IN MIND? OR IS THERE ANY OTHER URBAN AREA THAT YOU CONSIDER TREND-SETTING? A: We always look carefully at big cities with their constant changes and evolutions that transform them over the years. New York by definition is the city of modernity, where everything moves quickly and changes in a moment. Today, however, there are many other cities on the scene; in Australia, for example, there are two very interesting metropolises: Perth and Brisbane, whose architecture and skylines are definitely not far behind. Q: "LIVING COSMOPOLITAN", WHAT'S THE LIFESTYLE OF THE OWNER THAT YOU HAVE IMAGINED ON BOARD BEGALLTA?

A: The dynamism of the Begallta lines is designed for a determined and active owner. A person with a young, modern spirit, courageous in their choices, and a lover of travel and discovery. A person who loves to live their life passionately. Q: BEGALLTA, WHAT'S THE ORIGIN OF THIS NAME?

A: The name originates from Irish mythology, where each hero had his own sword. Begallta or Beagalltach is the name of the sword of one of the most important heroes of this country. The tapered and sharp shape of the yacht is reminiscent of the weapon, capable of cutting with force and strength.


Established in 2007, Lobanov Design is "a studio for the future". With roots in everything from transport design and fine art to interiors and architecture, this young studio's diverse background gives it a fresh and dynamic approach to yacht design. Having grown up in landlocked Moscow, founder Igor Lobanov's career began in pursuit of his passion for the automotive and aviation worlds. Degrees in maths, car design and a masters in transport design led him to a role within the exterior design department of an iconic automobile manufacturer, before a chance meeting with a superyacht owner in 2003 changed his trajectory entirely, igniting a new nautical passion but also reaffirming his love of design. Knowing that he had his own story to tell, he enlisted the help of his wife, artist Yulia, and founded Lobanov Design. Over the past decade, Lobanov Design has built itself around a world-class team of skilled professionals across offices in Moscow and Barcelona. Each team member brings with them a unique perspective on design, unexpected ideas and matchless expertise from a variety of fields: car design, interior design, motorbike design, architecture, aviation engineering and 3D modelling. His varied, comprehensive experience has helped the studio innovate, evolve and establish for its bold approach to luxury yacht design.

83

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


70m CRN Design by: Vallicelli Design, 2019

SHE

GRACEFUL STYLE WITH A SUBTLY FEMININE TOUCH FOR THE NEW PROJECT BY VALLICELLI DESIGN, TOTALLY PERMEATED BY SCENT OF A WOMAN


T

hink about a beautiful and ageless woman as a source of aesthetic pleasure. How does it look like? Soft, fluid, harmonious and gently attractive. In the new 70m project by Vallicelli Design, expert craftsmanship and elegant Italian design combine to create a yacht with a sophisticated style and delicate harmony of form.

She, the new 70-metre custom yacht project created by the Italian architecture and design studio helmed by Andrea Vallicelli and Alessandro Nazareth, and developed by the CRN Technical Office, as her name suggests, exudes a certain femininity of touch with a subtly seductive construction. She can be appreciated in the generous spaces on the decks and the ample, welcoming interiors. The slender profile and linear styling, with the horizontal line inscribed from the bow all along the hull and around the transom, lend the architectural composition a certain effervescence. The clarity of the design shines through in the hallmark blend of geometrical expressiveness and the fluidity of the decorative elements. This personal aesthetic signature is visible both in the lines of the side gunwales, forming two wings in the fore area on the upper and owner decks, and in the beauty of the forward canopies and glass railings. With her five decks, array of outdoor areas, and transcendent interior comfort, She is designed for an owner who loves to spend long periods on board with their guests while savouring the cruising experience.

“She is a new design of considerable potential, defined by her flexibility, sophistication of line and generous interior and exterior spaces devised by Vallicelli Design in what is proving a highly satisfactory partnership. We are hard at work on various projects, starting with the new 70m vessel for which we now have a signed contract�, commented Stefano De Vivo, Ferretti Group Chief Commercial Officer and CRN Executive Board Member.


FEMININE SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

"The word yacht originates in the Sumerian languages. It leads back to the archaic term jagen, which means 'hunting', 'running in the wind', an aggressive action performed with elegance, with a feminine elegance".

April 2019

86


5 QUESTIONS TO ANDREA VALLICELLI

We sat down with Andrea Vallicelli to know his point of view on different aspects of the yachting industry. Born in Rome, he is a world-renowned naval architect. He has been the first one in Italy to get a university chair in yacht design. He took part in several research activities in the industrial and nautical design field. Over the years 170 racing and cruising sailboats have been built from his drawings around the world. In the megayacht sector he is the signature behind notable constructions and She is just the latest of the long series. Q: WHAT EXACTLY WAS THE IDEA THAT GUIDED YOUR INSPIRATION?

A: The inspiration comes from the female archetype, understood in its etymological meaning, or rather the primordial image of the female contained in the collective unconscious. She takes shape from the attempt to satisfy our desire for the experience of beauty. This can, in part, be traced back to our impulses, to the satisfaction, in a certain sense, of what psychoanalysis calls the "principle of pleasure". The female archetype represents a deep dimension of beauty, which can find expression in the pleasure for certain forms when they materialize in a physical dimension and become sensual. But to appreciate beauty, we have to perceive, above all, the harmony of

87

forms; a harmony that was originally defined in ancient Greek as the perfect assembly of the building elements of a ship. When I say that the source of inspiration for She is the female archetype, I first point to the idea of harmony evoked by the whole, and secondly to the plastic and sensual forms that can be traced back to the female body. Q: SO I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WERE NO PRECISE IMAGES TO WHICH YOU REFERRED IN YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS. IS THAT CORRECT?

A: She takes shape from an idea of beauty that translates into a harmony of proportions. If we think of the Greeks, what they identified in nature was a precise harmony between the elements, not only in architecture, but also in music, mathematics, and geometry. According to their vision, God was inside these proportions, in the measurements and in the harmonic relationships between the elements. In the same way as a naval architect, the idea of beauty should correspond with the harmony of natural shapes.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


Q: HOW IS THE DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR? THE EXTERIOR IS THE RESULT OF A VERY DEEP INSPIRATION, CULTURALLY HIGH, HOW DO YOU PRESERVE THAT IN THE INTERIOR?

preserving the same architectural idea with which the exteriors were designed in the interiors.

A: In this case we are talking about a precise architecture. A leisure ship. A structure with living spaces outside and inside, which must coexist in a harmonious relationship. The forms we perceive outside are a membrane, which also becomes an interface between the external and internal space. The interior areas house elements that make them habitable and also offer a sensory experience, thanks to materials, floor and wall coverings, and decorations. When I was involved in interior design, I always tried to take the relationship with the external shapes into account in order to ensure maximum consistency in the project. The same was true of She, where I wanted to ensure the same balance. The boat has soft and balanced external shapes, so I tried to transfer the same feeling of pleasure and beauty to the interiors, creating for example a warm and welcoming environment to which the choice of materials also contributed. Q: WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS THAT HELP THIS GOAL?

A: When discussing a project, yacht owners usually do not intervene on the outside. At most they express their wishes for outdoor furniture, or for more or less glazing on one part of the boat. The external architecture is considered a sculpture or a finished work, and any evaluations and interventions on the hull and functional elements are left to the yard. For the interiors, however, the choices are very precise: the space becomes their home and they want it to be interpreted and realized according to their way of life. Sometimes they may not take the idea behind the project into account, but as fully-custom products we try to meet the customer's needs in the best possible way. As for She, the interior was designed in a conventional way. As this is a project, we would like to open a dialogue with the yacht owner about the interiors, during which we will evaluate and define the customization.

A: The essential elements that contribute to the achievement of this objective are the aft windows of the boat, the terraces, and the continuous walking surface between outside and inside, all of which are connected by the fluidity between the elements. Every time I work on a new project, I love to maintain a sense of balance and suggest choices to the owner that are capable of

A: This is a debate that has lasted throughout all of the 20th century. "Form follows function" or other similar aphorisms have generated a dichotomy and sometimes a conflict between the two terms. The truth is that the search for a priority in the form-function relationship is a false problem. The relationship between form and function in

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

Q: CUSTOMER FRONT, SO HOW DO YOU RELATE TO THE YACHT OWNER FOR THESE CHOICES?

Q: HOW DO YOU RELATE TO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FORM AND FUNCTION?

88


any object created according to a human design idea is an indistinguishable mixture of denotative elements - which highlight the primary functions of the object - and those aesthetic-symbolic elements which are related to the secondary functions and which characterize the forms of the object, its iconic meanings, [and] its language. So when it comes to form and function, it is important to remember that there are also functions of an aesthetic nature: objects must seduce, please, communicate, [and] evoke. Likewise, a boat is not only aimed at "mechanical" performance, but also at aesthetic pleasure. of the object, its iconic meanings and its language. So when it comes to form and function, it is important to remember that there are also functions of an aesthetic nature: objects must seduce, please, communicate and evoke. Likewise, a boat is not only aimed at "mechanical" performance, but also at aesthetic pleasure. All my life I have designed sailboats (objects designed to run on the water) to win, with a very specific function, and yet even these - and I have made 170 - all had decorative elements for the sole purpose of leisure. Q: LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR STYLE?

A: For each project I try to find the right proportions of all the elements composing it. When drawing I like to use a stereotomic approach that is based on the development of volume, rather than the that which is tectonic, that is based on the superimposition of levels. Although yachts are made up of bridges, the stereotomic approach allows me to control plastic elements such as sunroofs 89

and terraces in 3D and tie the shape of the hull to the superstructure as much as possible without working on verticality. Q: LET'S TALK ABOUT VERTICALITY. LET’S TRY TO DRAW A PARALLEL WITH THE ARCHITECTURE OF SKYSCRAPERS.

A: The skyscraper is the male archetype exactly. In the history of our medieval cities the towers were the expression of the pre-eminence of the most powerful families and, in case of their decay, the tower was demolished. The skyscraper is a delusion of contemporary power allowed by technology and I don't want to design it. Even the sailboat has elements that develop upwards, the mast seems to give it height. However, if we observe it in its movement, what we see is not a fixed vertical structure but a movement of sails. It is a living work that relates to the surrounding nature and the sea in which it is immersed - leaving traces of its movement. It's a dynamic, poetic connection between the two fluids: air and water. Q: IS THERE ANYTHING YOU HAVEN'T DESIGNED YET THAT YOU'RE AIMING FOR?

A: Each project represents a new search, a new challenge. I love drawing sailboats, but even motorboats are very involved commitments, which push me to measure myself against ever larger dimensions. My greatest ambition would be to see works made from intuition and experience and I am happy when I can take a step forward in terms of innovation in the search of form and function.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


45, 50, 55m CRN Design by: Francesco Paszkowski Design, 2018

ALFAROSSO CALLED ALFAROSSO, THE NEW INNOVATIVE EXPLORER BY FRANCESCO PASZKOWSKI DESIGN, EMBODIES OUR POETICAL EXPLORATIONAL SPIRIT, WHICH GUIDES US TOWARDS REMOTE AND ENDLESS PLACES.


T

he new project’s explorational spirit shines through with strong lines and multiple outdoor spaces, a perfect blend of luxury and comfort. AlfaRosso is the innovative explorer yacht designed by Francesco Paszkowski Design for CRN, available in three lengths – 45, 50 and 55 metres – with a gross tonnage from 499GT for the 45m model. Designed for an owner who loves long voyages of discovery to remote places, the AlfaRosso project finds expression in a displacement yacht where contact with nature is elemental. With the creation of the first explorer pleasure boat in 1983 - the iconic F100 designed by Gerhard Gilgenast - CRN is a pioneer in the explorer vessel sector and with AlfaRosso the yard is adding an important new chapter to yachting history.

AlfaRosso is a yacht of unmistakable style. The rigour of her architectural geometries, her crisply defined hull profile, and sharp, clean lines create a sensation of poetry in motion. This pairs beautifully with the studied appeal of the open spaces and the exceptional indoor comfort. The stern, lower-deck, and main-deck areas also boast a singular design. Unlike typical explorer yachts, where these are normally technical areas, on AlfaRosso they are designed for guests to savour the sea to its fullest extent. The pool, the extensive terraces, and the glorious windows, some from floor to ceiling, offer a panoramic experience that is truly unparalleled. "Solidity on the water and a sense of being at one with the surrounding space were the principles underpinning the AlfaRosso design, in perfect harmony with the crisp styling by Francesco Paszkowski", commented Stefano De Vivo.


EXPLORATIONAL

The magnificent craftsmanship of this yacht is displayed both indoors and outdoors. The star here is teak wood, which forms a bridge between tradition and innovation. In the sumptuous indoor spaces, the continuity between interior and exterior is exquisitely expressed in the understated elegance of the steel handrails, chosen in place of the classic gunwales, in the sophisticated minimalism of the open-step stairs linking the various decks, and in the sense of consummate relaxation exuded by the flush-deck pool on the main deck. These details bring guests into closer contact with the sea and the air, removing any barriers that might hinder the fullest enjoyment of the onboard experience.

The tender and all the toys are stowed in the bow area to keep the surface area clear and clean while further emphasising AlfaRosso’s dynamic personality and her owner’s passion for exploration. Over the years Francesco Paszkowski Design has accrued a number of international prizes and accolades in recognition of its growing body of work. Born in Milan and living in Florence, Francesco Paszkowski established his independent design firm in 1990. To date, he has created an extensive fleet of yachts and new designs ranging in size from 24m to 72m, both planing and displacement, in fiberglass and aluminium. More recently, the studio established a partnership with the Politecnico University of Milan with the aim of launching a host of educational programmes for young designers. We sat down with Francesco Paszkowski to discuss AlfaRosso, a design definitely underlying the design firm's versatility and skill to conceive innovative designs.

92


SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


5 QUESTIONS TO FRANCESCO PASZKOWSKI

Q: CAN YOU TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR COLLABORATION WITH CRN? A: Working again with a historic shipyard like CRN is always a great source of satisfaction for our studio. Designing a new project with its proven expertise and solid know-how as backing is, once again, an inspiring experience. The first yacht we designed together was Saramour, a 61m-yacht launched in 2014. This was our first collaboration with CRN and we tried to learn as much as possible from the yard tradition, as we usually do. It made the job easier, as a team, because it was extremely simple to immediately establish a good connection with the shipyard and with the yacht owner, who had precise ideas about how his yacht should look like. CRN made the most to combine the owner’s requests with ours and with the technical aspects. I can really say a perfect teamwork was created among all people working at this yacht. Q: WHAT KIND OF EMOTION INSPIRED THIS DESIGN?

A: Power on the water and a sensation of merging with the surrounding space are the keys to this design. AlfaRosso’s sharply defined architectural geometries embrace large indoor guest areas with generous windows that give a strong sense of continuity between inside and outside. We aimed at bringing guests in closer contact with the sea by removing any barriers that might hinder the fullest enjoyment of the onboard experience while the prominent use of teak creates a link between tradition and innovation.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

94

Q: DO YOU THINK "BEING ADVENTUROUS" IS A DESIGN TREND OR THE NEW GENERATION OF BOAT OWNERS WILL CONSIDER EXPLORATION AS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE YACHTING EXPERIENCE? CONSIDERING THAT MILLENNIALS ARE MUCH MORE ATTRACTED TO EXTREME SPORTS THAN OTHER GENERATIONS, DO YOU THINK THAT THIS ASPECT SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN THE NEXT FUTURE PROJECTS? A: The number of people who are passionate about yachts has largely increased over the years. A larger audience usually means different preferences even if not equally spread across all boats. Yet, a preference for a specific boat can’t be “stuck” to everybody. The choice of an explorer is certainly due to the desire for discovering remote places and for long voyages but it is also driven by other reasons, such as the desire for a completely different kind of boat or for the latest trendy boat or by an environment-friendly attitude. About millennials…No doubt passion of young people and of new generations has always to be considered. Millennials or the Z-generation are still young and haven’t yet faced the large yacht market. They are still developing their taste and we don’t know which their desires will be once they are grown-up. Designers should actually anticipate new trends, it is one of their tasks, and design brand-new yachts which can meet their wishes. So we have a lot to work on…


Q: THE ARCHITECTURE OF ALFAROSSO SHOWS A STRONG CHARACTER AND TOUGH APPEARANCE. HOW DID YOU ARRIVE AT THIS RESULT? A: Design is always the result of several aspects. None of them can define a design if it is detached from all the others. Every detail which might not be remarkable at the very first look actually makes the design. In this case, huge open-air spaces were conceived like grand terraces gazing on to the sea, decks were connected by open-step stairs in order to give a sense of remarkable lightness to the whole design. Steel handrails in lieu of the more traditional gunwales were designed in order to further enhance the connection between outdoors and indoors and to bring guests closer to the environment. The tender and toys can all be stowed in the bow area to clear the decks. Q: YOUR STUDIO IS LOCATED IN THE FOOTHILLS OF FLORENCE, DOES THIS POSITION - NEAR ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL CITIES - IMPACT ON YOUR STYLISTIC CHOICE? A: I love everything related to arts and design. Living in Florence helps of course. But I owe my passion for arts to my family and the environment I was raised in. For sure I inherited my passion for drawing from my father.

95

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


by Pamela Paci

TECH | VBH

WHERE YOUR DREAMS MEET YOUR VISION A LONG TRACKRECORD IN DEVELOPING USER-FRIENDLY INNOVATIONS TO CREATE NEW EXPERIENCES FOR THE YACHTING LIFESTYLE. THE POTENTIAL OF WHAT CAN ACHIEVED IS ALWAYS GROWING SINCE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPS SO FAST.

B

eing innovative is not something new at VBH… It’s been in their DNA from the outset. For more than 30 years they have been solely dedicated to integrating luxury technology onboard superyachts and have built up an impressive track record. Well over 200 superyachts in the global fleet have already benefitted from the expertise of the VBH team and we have been pioneers in all kinds of installations.

The people behind VBH are dedicated to ensuring clients enjoy the most compelling experience possible on their superyacht. As specialists in the integration and installation of high-end technology, they believe that the ultimate luxury is custom innovation. By developing user-friendly AV, IT, lighting, control, communication and security products, they create new experiences for the yachting lifestyle. VBH is committed to excellence and always aims to provide the very best solution for each situation.

IMAGES © VBH

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

96


97

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


For the owners the luxury experience behind any installation by VBH is in the fruition of custom innovation products. Clients are becoming more and more aware about technology and how to use it in their daily routine; for this reason the client’s profile is that of a highly demanding customer who perfectly knows what he needs and desires also during his stay on board a yacht. VBH transforms entertainment onboard superyachts into a luxurious experience based on innovative technology and intuitive controls. The company creates the AV, IT, lighting, control, communication and security solutions of tomorrow by working closely with a wide network of suppliers and implementing the most innovative products.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

98


99

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


VBH installations become an integral component of the lives of those who spend time onboard. The team is represented by 160 dedicated specialists, operating worldwide with a 24/7 support. For a company, working in the megayacht sector means being organized with a team of experts able to provide services and support every time and everywhere.

Since it was established, VBH has always worked to create solutions capable of enhancing clients’ yachting experience: reliability, convenience and simplicity are key points of attention, and bring many innovation opportunities. Technology offers many ways of improving life on board for different clients. By combining and integrating multiple technologies, VBH brings new capabilities to live. Building such complex systems, while keeping usage and interaction simple is something VBH always focuses on. One of the key challenges during any yacht build is that technology evolves, while the yacht is build. who would want a new yacht with old technology? In the past, systems needed to be connected physically. This is changing to a software based connection, which brings many advantages when it comes to flexible systems. By using a flexible software based backbone, it's easier to connect new hardware later in the build. By working closely with suppliers, clients and designers, VBH stays on top of what is important for everyone. By stimulating joint projects and collaboration, they get the best of different worlds: integrating technology in ways that convey emotion, and by using technology as a living material, as a texture.

Examples of subtle applications are automated sequences for watching movies or TV shows, where light settings are automatically adjusted based on activities. More extravagant examples are interactive bars, walls and hallways that use screens to display content to transform spaces. Instead of such screens being only in use for movies or TV, VBH uses them as interactive backgrounds for moods. They can add depth and meaning to a space. Think of yoga sessions, parties, dinners and business meetings.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

100


"ONE OF THE KEY CHALLENGES DURING ANY YACHT BUILD IS THAT TECHNOLOGY EVOLVES, WHILE THE YACHT IS BUILD. WHO WOULD WANT A NEW YACHT WITH OLD TECHNOLGY?"

Casper Kleiman, Marketing Manager VBH

101

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


5 QUESTIONS TO CASPER KLEIMAN

Q: TELL MORE ABOUT ONE THE OF THE NEW BUILDS YOU ARE INVOLVED IN…

Q: WHAT IS THE MAIN DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOUSE AND SUPERYACHT?

A: We are involved in several new build projects. All of them have features or functionalities that make them special. For instance we recently worked on a new build yacht using the new Crestron NVX solution. We can not reveal many details, but all projects contain elements that are new to the world and to us. It’s exciting to work on such projects!

A: On a yacht some things are different to a home. There is less available space for equipment. On a yacht you have to balance what people want, with the space available. Also, to do maintenance on equipment, it’s easier in a home, where you can provide easy access. On a yacht, where space is scarce, you have to be clever on where to put the equipment and how to provide access. You don’t want to disturb people in their room to do maintenance work! A house usually comes with connection to cable, wifi, etc. On a yacht, all of these have to be created. Satellite reception, broadband connections, wifi distribution, etc. are needed in order to watch something or to surf the web. Again, with the limited space available in and outside the yacht, this can be challenging. On a yacht, there is metal everywhere, limiting the reach of certain signals. Q: HOW WE APPROACH A CLIENT DURING THE STUDY OF A NEW PROJECT?

A: The better we understand who will live on board and how, the better we can make recommendations. Also where they want to go can be of influence on the equipment needed. The way we approach it differs per project. Sometimes we work with an owner team directly and we can do interviews to create a profile. With the profile we can help design the AVIT system in accordance with personality and lifestyle. In some cases, we get a specification from a consultant, indicating exact hardware and functionalities. It depends on the project and the team involved.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

Q: WHAT ARE THE LIMITATIONS? WHAT NEEDS CLARIFICATION WITH THE OWNER? A: Not everyone thinks about all technology on board needing maintenance. but a sophisticated integrated AVIT system doesn’t just works for years. Software needs updates, hardware needs firmware updates and sometimes things fail and need to be replaced. everyone knows a car engine needs maintenance, the same is true for sophisticated technology. Other than that, a lot is possible of course, you are limited only by your imagination, physics and budget. Q: HOW WILL TECHNOLOGY EVOLVE. WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM THE FUTURE?

A: As most systems are converging to IP, the software of the system becomes more and more powerful. This opens up more options for sophisticated automation, remote service and maintenance, optimising performance of the system, etc. At the same time, the ability to personalise increases. Think of your own ‘settings’ for light, sound, temperature, content, anything really. On top of that, technology’s performance will continue to improve, while needing less space and energy to function. 102


ENGINEERING YOUR DREAMS

info@navalhead.it

103 Trieste - ITALY Corso Italia 7 - 34122

SUPERYACHT DIGEST | April 2019 www.navalhead.com


Photo Credits: Exteriors © BILLY BLACK, Interiors © FRANCISCO MARTINEZ PHOTOGRAPHY

by Sara Stimilli

STYLE | SIRENA 64

COR DE ROVER, THE DESIGNER WHO FLIRTS WITH TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION AMONG THE EAGERLY AWAITED YACHTS MAKING THEIR DEBUT AT BOOT D� SSELDORF IN JANUARY, THE UPDATED SIRENA 64 WITH A RESTYLED INTERIOR BY RENOWNED DUTCH DESIGNER COR D ROVER WAS UP THERE AT THE TOP OF THE LIST.

C

or D. Rover and his team are a Dutch design studio specialising in the interior and exterior design of luxury yachts. As the designer himself says, his interest in boats dates back to the very moment of his birth, since he was born on a boat - a 69-foot land barge - on which his parents were raising his three older brothers. From an early age, he designed planes, cars and boats, and made scale models of them. His extreme passion for sea and boats, his work experience in shipyards such as Damen’s, in a studio such as Mulder Design, where Cor D. Rover worked for several years alongside the famous Frank Mulder, combined with his great personal skills, led him to become one of the most renowned and top ranked studios in the yachting sector today.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

His ongoing challenge is to "discover what has not yet been discovered", offering his clients timelessly beautiful, luxurious and innovative projects, while always respecting the individual needs and personal tastes of the Owner so that each yacht is unique and personal.

The popular designer creates "new" ideas and projects that the client would have never imagined but which then prove to be strategic. The real heart of the project! He cites the invention of the smartphone in this regard: "before its existence, no one would have thought that it would become an object that we cannot live without". This is the spirit that moves him to always look for new, unexplored solutions which he then patents and makes his own.

104



The Sirena 64 was designed by two of the leading designers on the international scene: Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering for the naval architecture and exterior design, and Tommaso Spadolini Design for interior design and layout.

With 14 units produced and sold to date, the upgraded interior decor offers clients something refreshingly contemporary yet tastefully classic. The practical yet flexible layout by Tommaso Spadolini remains unchanged, but in the new design proposal Cor D Rover’s revamped interior introduces lighter and more modern tones and textures to the joinery, soft furnishings and detailing. “We’re currently working with Sirena on the new Sirena 88, along with German Frers for the exterior styling”, says Cor D Rover. “They were very happy with what we were doing and asked us to breathe new life into the interior of the Sirena 64 by making it warmer and more welcoming”. Cushions and bedspreads with patterns inspired by nature, with tones of burgundy, greens and pink and with the presence of prints of exotic animals and plants. A lively touch that makes the environment warm and comfortable.

The principle wood is American black walnut, which has been quarter-cut or arranged in a herringbone pattern to create visual interest.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

106



Wool-silk carpeting in neutral tones complements the walnut and dark brown leather venetian blinds with raised stitching in the main salon. Door handles and other details are of polished stainless steel. In the owner’s suite, the day sofas and bed are raised on taupe leather plinths and the bedhead is of padded white leather, while creamy marble is used for the wet surfaces in the bathroom and shower stalls.

The natural colour palette is punctuated with vibrant colour accents for the scatter cushions and bed covers. “The combination of these new materials adds sophistication and really brings the spacious interior of the current flagship model to life”. Cor D. Rover's work on the Sirena Yachts 64 is also a perfect synthesis of his style: large outdoor and indoor spaces and extreme liveability in the name of comfort. The colourful interiors are spacious, fresh and bright. Panoramic sliding windows offer sensations of extreme brightness and spaciousness. The Sirena 64 offers outstanding interior and exterior spaces combined with on-board liveability and genuine long-range capability. In fact, when powered by twin CAT 850-hp engines the semidisplacement hull is around 20% more efficient than other motoryachts in its class with a top speed of 27 knots and a range at an economical 10 knots of around 1,000 nautical miles.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

108


In this page: some of the textiles chosen for the outdoor


PHOTOS © TOM VAN OOSSANEN

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

110


MAN ON A MISSION

by Gemma Fottles

AN EXTREME CHALLENGE

DAN LENARD’S VELA-CODE YOU MIGHT HAVE HEARD THAT DAN LENARD IS ON A MISSION. THE ITALIAN DESIGNER OF THE WORLD’S MOST STYLISH SUPERYACHTS BOLDLY EMBARKED ON A TRANSATLANTIC ADVENTURE FROM CÁ� DIZ, SPAIN TO MIAMI, USA ON JANUARY 20TH. SOLO. WHY? TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE DEVASTATION OF PLASTIC POLLUTION AND THE INCREASING NEED FOR OCEAN CONSERVATION ACTION.

R

ecent years have seen green ideas and conversations in the world of yachting turn to reality, with a growing consensus that the industry needs to do better. Dan Lenard is not the first business leader to visibly demonstrate his desire to take action against environmental issues and reduce the negative ecological impact of superyachting. Indeed, Lenard is also not the first successful entrepreneur to undertake a considerable challenge for charitable fundraising. But with the Vela-Code journey, he is undoubtedly one of the first in the yachting business to dive into such a massive undertaking in the name of our oceans. Asailor all his life, Lenard’s journey is the ultimate bucket-list entry for any adventurous seaman. Scheduled to take a month to complete, the mission required Lenard to navigate across the Atlantic completely alone and with no use of technological equipment, leaving zero pollutive footprints along the way. Named Vela-Code, the team behind the adventure explain the purpose at the core of the mission: “Sailing is a 5000-year-old invention that mankind can be proud of. It is one of the ways by which the human race has discovered the earth. Now, any voyage bears witness to how badly polluted the seas and coastlines have become. Sometimes it is not obvious at the super luxury end of the travel spectrum where meticulously cleaned beaches are maintained by an army of service providers. But out of the glare of high-end expectation, the situation is desperate.” Vela-Code continues: “The yacht industry can help... From construction through to ownership, this mission is a call to action. We can enjoy the sea or destroy the sea.”

CONSERVATION FROM BOW TO MAST Scia, the 10-metre sailing boat in which the journey was to be undertaken, was the first arduous step in Lenard’s mission to do his bit for the planet. Scia needed to represent a ‘reset button in sailing technology’, getting back to the idea of sailing in its purest form by entirely leaving out modern technological equipment - including engine, electronics, GPS, log, compass, and autopilot. The aim is to inspire shipbuilders and fellow designers to rethink sailing design and to think of new ways to take action against the environmentally damaging aspects of sailing. 111

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


Completely repurposed using various parts from five other boats, Scia is a passion project that highlights the opportunity for smart recycling. Lenard explains: “With the help and enthusiasm of friends at the Prelog shipyard we have recycled boat parts in different stages of construction. We have coupled the hull and deck of different 10-year-old boats, the mast is of a Bavaria Match 35, the rudder is of another boat… To create it, we used 100 kilos of resin for the various couplings. Then with our work as a designer, we thought about giving it an aesthetically acceptable form without so much as a single design sheet.” After finalising the boat - completely sans technological equipment and navigation systems - the journey was to begin.

THE JOURNEY

From the construction of the boat to the commitment of raising awareness for the trip, Dan Lenard put his money where his mouth is with the Vela-Code mission. Raising

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

awareness involved a dedicated social media campaign, comprised of daily updates on Vela-Code’s dedicated Facebook and Instagram pages. Every message along the way - including several video updates from the man himself in the middle of the ocean - invited its audience an opportunity to become part of the Vela-Code mission and understand the oceans better.

Alas, the journey-of-a-lifetime did ultimately come with its ups and downs. The negative results of a lack of engines came into play a few weeks into the journey, with poor sailing conditions forcing an unplanned stop. Already 4,000 miles from home and with winds of just 2 - 5 knots for more than 12 days, Lenard headed to Antigua to recuperate from loss of weight before continuing his journey on 20th February. Posting updates to his Facebook and Instagram pages as he returned to the water, Lenard seemed in good spirits and, at the time of writing, is set to arrive in Miami on 2nd March. 112


WHY IT MATTERS It’s no secret that in parts of the world, pollution - from engine fumes to plastic bottles - is killing the very thing that the yachting world loves the most. With Vela-Code, Lenard’s sentiment is clear: “I want to invite everybody that loves and is passionate about the sea to become a voice of spreading awareness regarding the conservation of our seas and oceans.” Awareness sparks conversation, which hopefully results in innovative new ideas being put into play to make sure the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean and the rest of the world are still crystal clear in 20 years. Other business leaders looking to extend a similar invitation may flinch at the idea of undertaking such a substantial investment of time, money and energy - and understandably so. Vela-Code was a serious undertaking. But spreading awareness and taking action against climate issues do not necessarily have to involve giving up a month

113

to sail across the world - as incredible as that is. Looking around the yachting industry, small but consequential changes are cropping up everywhere. From many charter yachts’ dedication to the elimination of single-use plastics on board to the development of faster, more efficient hull forms. Change in all industries is slow, but change is definitely happening.

It is obvious to say that this is an issue that matters. Whether or not Lenard’s Vela-Code mission will dramatically change the industry any time soon is unimportant. What is important is recognising business leaders who are taking a strong stand in ocean conservation and environmental issues. From leading the way with small day-to-day changes to sailing across the world in a recycled yacht, Lenard’s is certainly a statement to encourage others to focus on the plight of the planet - before it’s too late.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

114


by Brittany Cooper

PERSHING 8X MARKS THE SPOT FERRETTI GROUP HAS RELEASED ANOTHER DASHING MODEL FROM PERSHING’S X GENERATION RANGE. THE ITALIAN YARD CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE ON THE COURSE OF INNOVATION AND CONTEMPORARY AESTHETICS AND PRESENTS "A TRUE CARBON FIBRE REVOLUTION" WITH MUSIC HULL.

115

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


O

n first impression, the Pershing 8X really does have a “stand out” quality, as visitors to boot Düsseldorf discovered at its official debut in January. This is a dramatic profile built for speed, to dominate the sea. In many ways the 25.55-metre craft is the Pershing 9X revamped; their shared aerodynamic lines, chrome exteriors and side wings have become the new archetype of the Pershing range. There is quite some family resemblance: the 8X, like all Pershings since 1985, features design by Fulvio de Simoni. Fellow collaborators were Piero Ferrari’s Ferretti Group product strategy committee, and the group’s engineering department.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

Like its precursor, whose design was originally inspired by a fighter jet, the 8X uses carbon fibre extensively to keep weight and fuel consumption down. This allowed designers to maintain a focus on blistering performance, but without any style sacrifices to the interior, relatively voluminous for a yacht of this length. This latest offering in the range Pershing calls Generation X can also be compared to the Pershing 82, which is slightly smaller at 24.98 metres. The yard calls it a “true evolution” on the model known as “the missile disguised as a yacht” and notes that “the Pershing 8X’s lines are even sleeker and sportier”.

116


117

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


A special standout feature on the 8X is the music hull, which was conceived and developed in collaboration with onboard audio-visual technology company Videoworks. This impressive hull can be controlled via smartphones and tablets to transform into an underwater loudspeaker, playing music for swimmers and divers at incredible high definition. Presumably this technology will also allow the simple underwater relaying of voice messages and safety alerts, enhancing safety for children and adults alike.

The cockpit’s 22 square metres provide ample space for the sun pad, dinette, sofa and a coffee table that can be lowered electronically when desired. There is also a mobile barbecue and sink situated to starboard, and storage on both bulwarks.

Because there’s nothing quite like the wind your hair, there is another outdoor relaxation zone on the foredeck, with a separate sofa and a sun pad that can be transformed into a compact dinette if desired.

The 8X boasts an intuitive new propulsion control system which integrates previously separate manoeuvring, navigation and monitoring systems. Pershing says this cutting-edge technology gives flow-on benefits to boost comfort on board, and makes piloting in tight spaces more accessible even without the support of the captain. Information is displayed on touchscreen monitors up to 24 inches in size, with large natural carbon panels framed by Poltrona Frau “Interior in motion” leather.

The luxurious aft swimming platform opens up into a tender garage designed to house not only a 3.45-metre Williams Sportjet tender but also a jet ski for the adrenaline junkies among us.

Moving inside via a large glass door, the main deck’s interior is divided into a spacious full-beam saloon with silky soft carpet, a dining area with enough room to seat eight people, and well thought-out, triple-seat helm station which was codesigned by Poltrona Frau. The large windshield’s glass is tempered and requires no uprights, for unimpeded visibility, and the two doors at the helm station maximise privacy in providing easy crew and guest access.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

Leading up to the flybridge is a stylish curving aft staircase with steps in black painted steel, which is integrated into the space-saving side wing. It opens onto a 15-square-metre sun deck laid with teak, where a large sun pad and sofa combination provides a relaxation zone framed by more carbon fibre touches. The helm station has a retractable screen, and for the sun-conscious, all outside zones are equipped with biminis and sun canopies.

118


Collection: LIEGI

THE ECO-LEATHER FOR MARINE OUTDOORS

residential | yachting | indoor & outdoor Socovena & Mapla Via per Castelletto 43/47 Borgo Ticino (NO) - I socovenamapla.it | info@socovenamapla.it


All accommodation is found on the lower deck, where eight guests can be accommodated in four decidedly contemporary cabins. The full-beam master cabin suite, located amidships, boasts a modern bathroom, large rectangular statement windows for natural light, an ample walk-in wardrobe and stately light and dark satin gloss ebony for contrasting interior touches. Its configuration, with the wardrobe and bathroom located behind the bed, makes for an insulating buffer of five metres between the bedroom and the engine room, providing the owner with a quieter ride both underway and at anchor with generators operating. The interior design is completed by a chaise longue and a vanity with abundant storage.

The VIP cabin is located on the foredeck with ensuite bathroom on the port side, while the two double guests cabins along the corridor share a starboard bathroom.

Delving down to the engine room, the Pershing 8X is equipped with TWIN MTU 16V 2000 M96 2,435hp engines as a standard package. This model is vaunted for its almostsilent operation, meaning the pair is highly suitable for use with a carbon fibre design. Most importantly, they provide an impressive top speed of 45 knots and cruising speed of 38 knots. Drawing on a fuel capacity of 6,200L, the model has a maximum range of 230 nautical miles.

ALL THINGS CONSIDERED, THIS IS ANOTHER TREMENDOUSLY TEMPTING OFFERING IN THE X GENERATION, WITH CLEVER USE OF SPACE, CRISP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DESIGN, AND AN ADRENALINE-PUMPING PERFORMANCE PEDIGREE TO SATISFY JUST ABOUT EVERYBODY.

Pershing also offers an optional more spacious three-cabin layout, and guarantees that whatever the configuration, all areas on deck and below decks exceed two metres in headroom.

The galley is located aft on the lower deck and enjoys plentiful natural light. It doubles as a crew mess but can be completely separated via a sliding door from the crew’s access to their area. There is crew accommodation for three, in one single and one double cabin with a shared bathroom.

However, if those speeds aren’t hair-raising enough, Pershing also provides the possibility of installing extra power with the optional propulsion system, as found in hull one. The twin MTU 16V 2000 M96L 2,638hp engines bump the top speed up to a sporty 48 knots and cruising speed up to 41 knots.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

120


Collection: DAMASCO

THE ECO-LEATHER FOR MARINE OUTDOORS

24 collections, 260 colour varieties Socovena & Mapla Via per Castelletto 43/47 Borgo Ticino (NO) - I socovenamapla.it | info@socovenamapla.it


by Pamela Paci

A NEW APPROACH TO YACHT BUILDING

THREE NEW 42M YACHTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION WITH THE TEAM GUIDED BY ANTONIO LUXARDO ANTONIO IS ONE OF THE ARCHITECTS WHO HAS SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTED TO THE HISTORY OF YACHT DESIGN. HIS CAREER STARTED WITH THE DESIGN FIRM PROSHIP, AN ITALIAN COMPANY WHICH IN XX YEARS HAS WORKED TO A FLEET OF OVER 300 YACHTS. HIS ARCHITECTURAL APPROACH IS NOW ON THE MARKET, INTEGRATED IN A TEAM OF EXPERTS SPECIALIZED IN DIFFERENT FIELDS, AND AVAILABLE TO SATISFY EVERY OWNER'S NEED, FROM THE FIRST IDEA TO THE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

122


L

ast February, the team guided by the architect Antonio Luxardo started the construction of a first 42-meter, outcome of an effective and innovative working scheme. The model testing was followed by the setting of the keel and now they are working on the interior design development stage as regards the style. Soon, the construction of a second hull will be started, while a third one is at the executive design stage and is being sifted by our customer. By 2020, the team will put in the water three new boats, all sold and realized along with our customer. The ship owners have Asian origins and are expert ship owners with different boats held for private use. The projects are designed by arch. Antonio Luxardo with Daniele Perotto as project manager and owner’s representative. The design is of the Optima Design team, with which Luxardo widely operates on the market for the design stage in support of various work sites. The construction site lies between La Spezia and Pisa and the first and/or the second boat should take part in the fall trade shows in 2020. Indeed, the boat shall sail in the first year in the Mediterranean Sea and then will be definitively transferred to the Pacific Ocean for the pleasure of its owner who will hold it for his exclusive private use.

The boats will be certified Rina comfort class: these new models are thought as Explorer, but they maintain clean and smart lines typical of a mega yacht. The hull is in steel, its superstructure in aluminium. They have a gross tonnage of 490 GT, length over all 42 metres and beam of 9,2 m.

Its layout stands out because of different distinctive traits: the beach area is the biggest one in its category, the outdoor space is mainly developed on the prow and the whole sundeck has been designed without any hard top but, at the express request of the ship owner, the roofing necessary to create zones in shadow is movable thanks to the use of a canopy. The wide glass walls designed to make the interiors lighter are clearly visible from the outside too, contributing to outline the external profile of the boat. 123

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


124


Main salon

125

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


Cinema Lounge

126


Dining area

AN IMPRESSIVE MAIN SALON: 20M IN LENGHT As regards the interiors, another record characterizes this project: the access to the boat is on the same level as the main deck, after an external lounge there is the entrance to the main salon passing through a very comfortable bar area in line with all the interior fittings. The bar area is located at the entrance to be used at convenience from both the external lounge and during the time spent in the main salon.

The salon boasts a very noteworthy depth, an almost unique feature for boats of this length: it develops itself along 20 metres and in terms of layout it is divided into two symmetrical sofa areas facing each other, to create a wide conversation area for the guests and for relaxing times thanks to the wide full height glass walls that offer a breath-taking view on the sea and horizon.

Next to the dining room, on the main deck, there is one of the two cinema lounges, followed by the VIP cabin. The yacht owner is a cinema lover and has expressly requested a cinema lounge for his private and exclusive use on the upper floor. 127

The guests are welcomed in 4 cabins for a total of 12 guests. As concerns equipment, the boat is equipped with an innovative air-conditioning system and a high-performance thermal / acoustic insulation. Both boats that will be delivered more or less within the same timeframe, have two totally different purposes: the first one, the hull number one, will be a family boat, while the second one is for a ship owner who loves parties and considers yachting as pure amusement.

That is why, the interior layouts of the salon are very different one another, the first one has various conversation areas, sofas and armchairs positioned as to form many convivial but intimate points. Conversely, the second one is almost an open space, the space is freer and designed to be transformed at will. The boat has a space for two big tenders, 4,5m and 6,5m, both realized on project. The max estimated speed is 15 knots, the cruising speed is 12 knots.


Beach area

128


Owner's suite

5 QUESTIONS TO THE TEAM Q: How did the dialogue with the owner start and how did you achieve these projects, from one to two and in line immediately a third one? A: These projects are the result of the constant work performed by Daniele Perotto over these latest years invested in the Asian market, a region which is known to require a long time to build trust.

Q: Three boats built represent already a range, what are your future plans? I think you have put together many skills to achieve a more specific development. A: Now we are studying projects for bigger boats, our workteam is composed of different figures ranging from architecture with Antonio Luxardo to marketing with Daniele Perotto and a structure as Optima Design allowing us to follow at best both projects and customers.

129

Q: Which brand will be the constructions launched with? A: There is an Italian iconic brand that will be disclosed in the future. Q: Are there more important constructions among your projects?

A: In advanced design stage there are 45, 65, 70 and 80-meter boats also for customers of other geographical areas. Q: Which is your strength to be leveraged with?

A: The secret ingredient that will be discovered over the time‌


© TOM VAN OOSSANEN


by Pamela Paci

GULF CRAFT | VISIT AT THE YARD

INTO A UNIQUE DIMENSION

© TOM VAN OOSSANEN

THE EMIRATE’S SHIPYARD OPENED UP THEIR DOORS AND LET US ENTER INTO ITS UNIQUE DIMENSIONS. FOUNDED IN 1982, THEIR GROWING PORTFOLIO INCLUDES TODAY THE LUXURY SERIES OF MAJESTY YACHTS, THE OCEAN-GOING NOMAD YACHTS, SILVERCRAFT FISHING BOATS, AND ORYX SPORT CRUISERS.

I

t is history in the making for Gulf Craft as work on its first mega yacht progresses swiftly. The shipyard revealed the on-going work of art to the journalists during a tour of its state-of-the-art facility in Umm Al Quwain, only 40 minutes north of Downtown Dubai. We got the chance to visit the yard, know the entire working system and appreciate their craftsmanship. The tour was aimed at discovering the stage of production of the new 54m flagship, Majesty 175. Originally introduced to the public during the Monaco Yacht Show in 2016, the yacht is scheduled for delivery by the end of 2019 and will be presented to the public at the next Dubai Boat Show. The tri-deck 490-tonne mega yacht will have trans-Atlantic capability and over 4,400 nautical mile range. The Majesty 175 will be the largest mega yacht in the world to be built fully as a Commercial Yacht over 500 GT (gross tons) using advanced composite materials and certified in full compliance with the MCA LY3 Code.

Majesty 175 is being developed in collaboration with the renowned Italian Naval Architect Massimo Gregory from Yankee Delta Design Studio based in Milan. Her exterior styling and interior design are the works of the famous Italian designer, Cristiano Gatto. 131

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


© TOM VAN OOSSANEN


Production at the yard is divided by dimensions: medium and large yachts and by type of work: metal, wood, paint... Every step of the production phase is meticulously kept under control to deliver according to schedule and also the theme of safety at work is a widely regarded issue at the yard.

The pictures published within this article were taken during our visit at the yard: at page 132, we can see the hull of Majesty 100, taking shape inside the facility. The Majesty 100 is a popular model and already has many siblings. It was developed as a high-end superyacht and offers a width of over 7m m space, which is rarely found even with this length. The fiberglass hull has very good running properties and always stable and safe on the road. The Majesty 100 is characterised by its extensive exterior space and luxurious interiors, which include an elegantly designed main saloon and dining area. Its spacious outdoor entertaining and lounging areas make it perfect for those who enjoy spending time admiring the coastline while island hopping, or to catch all the action while moored alongside the waterfront. the entire layout is tailored to the wishes of the owner. It goes without saying that a large selection of different materials is available for an very individual equipment.

WORKERS IN HARMONY We reached the yard travelling from Dubai Downtown to Umm Al Quwain, across a desertic area, where suddenly small groups of camels appeared along the route. This is a unique landscape, no other yard offers this vision. In the Netherlands you are captivated by the charm of the mills, in the UAE, when you see camels, you can't help but smile and have a pure sense of joy feeling. Arrived at the yard, all seems quiet and slow, a sense of tranquility permeates the space and workers appear in harmony with the place: a state of calm, serenity and tranquility of mind arise from every corner, which makes perceive the majestic presence of Majesty 175 even bigger, as it was a solo performance on the stage.

133

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


© TOM VAN OOSSANEN


Majesty 175 shows a bold profile and is designed with chic interior by Cristiano Gatto. One of the guest staterooms has already been completed in order to give the new potential owner the possibility to perceive the final result in terms of style, colours, materials and also ability in working with a very high level of accurancy for the smallest detail.

The yacht is still for sale - at the moment of the visit at yard - but there is no doubt that Gulf Craft will conclude this first sale soon. Building on-spec is a good symphtom of good financial solidity and ability to invest, which clients appreciate and consider an added-value for their purchase. Everyone can start to build, but the real challenge is to complete the construction and be ready for the market according to the plans initially forecast.

During the years, Gulf Craft has accredited itself as a reputable brand also for the megayachts: in the yachting industry the number of boats already built are not sufficient to be considered reliable. It is just one of the aspects. When you have to do with a megayacht, in this case with a 54m build, the construction phase lasts on average of at least 2 years or more.

Š TOM VAN OOSSANEN

In a sector that can be easily affected by global financial turmoils, or that sometimes it is in the hand of investors with short-term views, being able to build on-spec respecting the estimated delivery date, elevate the perception of the shipyard's reputation.

In a private conversation we had with Gregory Yeakle, the new CEO of Gulf Craft, at the Cannes Yachting Festival last year, we asked him about his strategy for the future of the company. He talked about the following priorities: improving the perception of the brands to make them grow as a global reference. Managing each brand as a separate unit, with a specific path and specific economic results. Working according to a system of costs and quality and finally, investing in the training of the staff. "We do not want to become aggressive competitor, we are happy about our results, we can count on the trust of our clients. We just need to work on our organization in order to face our development phase". It is not excluded Gulf Craft will be at the next boat shows in Europe with a stronger presence, maybe with all of their brands. In the future plans, there could be also the possibility that other international yacht designers are involved on their new projects. 135

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


by Deborah Cicurel

DESIGNER'S VIEW

CHRISTIAN GRANDE 2019 WILL BE ANOTHER EXCITING YEAR FOR THE ITALIAN DESIGNER. HIS COLLABORATION WITH CRANCHI HAS JUST GIVEN BIRTH TO A SUPER GLAMOUR SUPERYACHT TENDER AND OTHER NOVELTIES ARE BEHIND THE CORNER.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

136


O

ne of the most exciting young Italian designers in the yachting world, Christian Grande has been the brains behind over 100 innovative, beautiful and sleek vessels since 1992, and has won over 15 international awards for his work.

2019 is another exciting year for the yacht designer. Back in December, Grande announced that his collaboration with the Cantiere Nautico Cranchi shipyard would continue, resulting in the creation of the Cranchi E26 Classic, a 7.85 metre daycruiser that also doubles as a superyacht tender.

The style of the E26 Classic is inspired by classic motorboats, but Grande’s interpretation of the traditional style is decidedly modern, with contemporary traits such as the vertical stem and the clear cut-off of the side windows: as he explains it, he read “the style of classic motorboats in a new key”.

Of course, tribute is paid to the traditional heritage of wooden ships too, for example with the teak foredeck and control panel. Luxurious touches are evident throughout, with clean, sharp lines and smart interiors. There’s a large stern sundeck that stretches over the motor compartment, a dinette in the centre of the boat with several seats and a cabin and a toilet in the interior. With its sporty style and clever fusing of the traditional and the modern, the E26 makes for a fantastic daycruiser,

137

and would also be an ideal tender for a superyacht with a similar style.

The E26 Classic isn’t the only thing Grande has been working on, however: he’s also been hard at work on the Cranchi T36 Crossover.

The boat, much like the E26, combines the best of two different worlds to make an innovative and intriguing vessel: in this case, Grande combined the “rationality of a trawler with the thrill of a cruiser”. Despite a hull length of less than 10 metres, there’s still plenty of living space and an impressive performance to boot. The exteriors boast overhanging lines to maximise living areas: as Grande explains in a press statement, “this boat allows to fully enjoy large volumes in limited sizes… it is all achieved by maintaining geometrical equilibrium and the balancing of shapes characterised by horizontal lines, which have made the profile lighter, winking at dynamism.”

The main deck has a large covered areas sheltered by glass panels, which let in plenty of natural light, and a glass sliding door sealing off the area, which makes the boat a pleasant place to be no matter what the weather, and which, thanks to its transparent material, ensures continuity with the rest of the boat environment while offering a practical separation. The cockpit is easy to access, too, with no stairs, further emphasising the feeling of seamlessness and oneness with the sea.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

138


Despite the boat’s smaller size, there’s plenty of comfortable living space: within the cockpit, there’s a seat, grill and basin, while elsewhere, there’s a large swim platform, a sundeck and a living room with a kitchen unit and a convertible sofa.

Below deck, the living options are surprisingly versatile for the boat’s size: you can choose between two configurations, two cabins and two bathrooms or three cabins and one bathroom depending on your particular needs.

Despite the boat’s size, lucky owners can expect only the best of the best when it comes to the interior flourishes on the T36. “The interiors can count on style details, finishes and chromatic composition that are usually found only on larger vessels,” Grande said in a press statement. “The style logics are very modern and bring to mind worlds that are not just related to the sea. This is uncommon in the 10 - 11 metre hull length range available in the market, in terms of style and volumes.” Grande tells us that although the E26 and T36 are very different boats, there was a similar feeling involved in their creation.

139

“OF COURSE, E26 AND T36 CROSSOVER ARE TWO VERY DIFFERENT BOATS, BUT I FEEL THAT THERE’S SOMETHING THAT HAS MADE THE CREATIVE PROCESS SIMILAR: SOMEHOW, THEY BOTH COME OUT FROM THE CONNECTION OF TWO DIFFERENT SOULS,” HE SAYS. E26 IS BOTH A SUPERYACHT TENDER, SMART AND REFINED, AND A DAY CRUISER, FOR A QUICK STROLL ON THE LAKE. T36 IS BOTH A TRAWLER, ALLOWING COMFORTABLE JOURNEYS WITH YOUR FAMILY, AND A SPORTY, VERSATILE PARTNER FOR YOUR FREE TIME. THE SUCCESS OF THESE TWO BOATS MAY COME FROM THEIR CAPACITY TO MERGE DIFFERENT VOCATIONS WITHOUT CONTRADICTION, AND THEIR STYLE REFLECTS THIS ATTITUDE". SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

140


If the technical and interior achievements of the the Cranchi E26 and T36 weren’t enough, Grande has also demonstrated his skills at making space seem abundant and performance appear impressive in his long collaboration with Invictus Yacht. The design brains behind the creation of a number of Invictus boats, including GT (370 and 280), TT (280), FX (270, 240, 200, 190), CX (240, 250 and 280), HX (200) and SX (280), Grande has focused on and prioritised not just aesthetics, materials and style, but also versatility, power and reliability. Grande describes his long tradition of work with Invictus as hugely motivating. “It’s a great source of motivation, as we are developing the range to fulfil the needs of an increasing audience without giving up the original spark,” he says. “Nowadays, Invictus boats have a recognisable family feeling, made of a small number of significant elements: I think that good design is definitely about conveying strong meaning and lasting emotions, by means of few discerning signs”. Working with Cranchi is a “precious occasion”, according to Grande, while his work with

141

Invictus is equally fulfilling. "Working with Cranchi means matching matters of style with a very well structured productive process; it is a precious occasion, as design takes energy and durability by the awareness of constructive needs”, he says. “In general terms, the new Cranchi range features dynamic but still very balanced lines, expressing the nature of versatile and comfortable boats. Invictus is a younger brand, with a strong leisure vocation and a Grand Tour allure, suggested by many details onboard: leathers, backstitches, clasps recall classic suitcases and make you feel the real atmosphere of travel and freedom. Attention to details is primary for medium size boats, built in an almost handcrafted process,” he adds.

The designer has proved his skill and creativity when it comes to making the most of small spaces, transforming boats of less than eight metres into comfortable, spacious and most of all stylish living spaces. With a seemingly endless store of creative ideas when it comes to the next word in yacht design, it will certainly be exciting to see what he does next.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


by Pamela Paci

STYLE | SABRINA MONTECARLO

© Yvan Grubski

LIVING THE BEST: ART DE VIVRE À LA FRANÇAISE AND CAPRI AS HOLIDAY DESTINATION

AT THE DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW WE MET SABRINA MONTELEONE-OEINO, FOUNDER OF SABRINA MONTECARLO, A ONE-STOP DESTINATION FOR ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DECORATION PROJECTS, OFFERING A DIVERSE SELECTION OF LUXURY FURNITURE, FABRICS, TABLEWARE AND ACCESSORIES, WITH AN ATELIER APPROACH .

A

t the Dubai International Boat Show 2019, taken place at the end of February in the capital of the UAE where Sabrina Montecarlo has a huge number of direct clients, we sat down with Sabrina Monteleone-Oeino to talk about her activity in the design sector and her personal tastes. She is "a name" in the superyacht world - having decorated over 150 of the world’s largest yachts - but her portfolio also includes residential projects, such as lavish palaces in the Middle East, apartments in Paris, rustic chalets in the Swiss Alps, and even modern private jets. Founded in 1999, Sabrina MonteCarlo boasts four showrooms in the Principality of Monaco and Saint-JeanCap Ferrat and one new opening is expected for the next year. Q: What is your selection process? How do you decide which products you will include in the Sabrina Montecarlo collection?

A: I always choose based on my own style, on my personal taste. When I see something, if it’s love at first sight - a French “coup de coeur” - then that’s it, I will include it in my collection. As far as style, I am not simply a fashionista,

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

I actually have to like a product. I could never select a product that is very distant from what I like and then offer it to my clients. If I don’t like it, I don’t deal with it.

Q: What is trending now in interior decoration? And how do styles vary across different cultures? We are here at the Boast Show in Dubai, a point of reference for the Arab Emirates and I can imagine that clients demands, tastes and styles may be quite different from those of a European public. A: Fashion is just a trend, it fades off leaving nothing behind. That is why I like to choose based on my personal preferences that are always inspired by objects and styles with a sustained and longer-lasting appeal, whether classical or contemporary. Rather than “fashion” in and of itself, I would rather speak of Western or Middle Eastern preferences, since these two worlds have now become very much alike and the respective styles are not so dissimilar after all. Here, for instance, the Emirates have a penchant for clean, smooth, simple lines and light colors. In Europe, taste is not always as understated, there are clients who are daring and gaudy, and others who opt for timeless styles. 142


©Yvan Grubski

143

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


Q: Let's talk about what is a “must”. What must never be missing on a table? If you are invited to lunch or dinner, which item on the table immediately catches your attention?

Q: How much energy do you put in your work?

A: A great deal, all my time. We renovate the collections only twice a year and part of our offer are classic pieces that we have been offering for years. But what I spend most of my time on is the pursuit of inspiration. I let myself get carried away by the beauty that is all around me. Staying only at places that are beautiful and interesting and breathing them in, is an intrinsic part of my work.

© Guillaume Plisson

A: Let me start by saying that when you invite guests over to your home, the table is your sacred meeting place. Inviting people over for lunch or dinner means to bestow pleasure on your guests, it is a welcoming gesture, polite and tasteful at once. A mix of effects that reveal themselves through the table as a medium. Therefore, flowers and candles are a must, after setting the plates, the glasses, the silverware and all the accouterments, flower arrangements and elegant candles add the final touch. In any case, it is not what may or may not be a must, but it is style that makes the table. It must symbolize the art de vivre à la française (the French art of living), it is the very best we can offer to our guests, an intense experience of style, class, elegance and sophistication. Porcelain and crystals must be French - as they are the absolute best - and silverware must be Italian or German.

unique interior decoration projects, combining different collections. It is not simply as trivial as suggesting Hermès rather than Lalique. It is about creating multi-brand interior decoration experiences. We also show our clients how to make the best use of products, when and why an object may be better than another. Our offer consists solely of beautiful things, the latest collections as well as timeless artifacts. I have 30 girls working for me today, they have been working and growing with me for many years and, in time, they also got to know my clients and their habits and taste very well. Clients find a knowledgeable staff that is already prepared to welcome them.

Q: How does the arts de la table change for a yacht and for a boat? A: The table is part of an interior design project and, therefore, it is organically integrated with its surroundings, but it also becomes part of the life settings it comprises. A home is lived in all year round, that is the house where one lives in, while a boat is lived in only in the summertime, in the hot season, in days with many hours of sunlight. You breathe in the scent of the sea, you enjoy the colors of nature, you live more freely and carefree. The table absorbs all of this. So, while in a residential home we almost always find basic color tones, in a boat we may have a cornucopia of styles: from the cheerful style of setting the breakfast table, to a more classic style for lunch and more elegant and sophisticated color tones for dinner. Q: What is the distinguishing trait of your vision?

A: Sabrina Montecarlo offers more than just products, it provides a service. Our key strength and our distinctive feature resides in our ability to create a style customized for each one of our clients, achieved through a playful blending of various products brands. We have a profound knowledge of the products and we know how to create

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

Please let me explain, if I have to go on a trip and I know that the shortest road is not as beautiful and the longer road, I would most certainly take the longer road. I want to admire sceneries and horizons, surround myself with beauty and emotion. I live in Monte-Carlo all year-long and I vacation in Capri . To me, that is the most beautiful place on earth. Q: How did you succeed in transforming Sabrina Montecarlo from a retailer into an actual brand?

A: I have poured all my passion for beauty into it. We are an atelier because of our top-notch selection of objects for interior decoration and furnishing accessories that are inspired by beauty. I have built my activity in time, focusing on combining and complementing rather than juxtaposing different products and brands. We shape our projects through taste and creativity, our clients recognize us because of our particular mastery. It is a natural, quintessential talent of ours, a talent that has added sparkle to our company name, charging it with positive energy and charme. And then there is the element of color that has become our featuring trademark. Turquoise has been my distinctive color for 21 years. It has always been my absolute favorite color ever since I was a child. 144


©Yvan Grubski

145

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


Q: Being the wife of Espen Øino, how - and if - has it affected you? Do you mutually share your projects? A: Sure, we share many projects and ideas. We consult each other and take decisions together as it pertains to our shared projects. In these instances, we have a shared creative process, though we each maintain our own sense of taste and style. Q: In the range of products that you offer, are there any products that you make as Sabrina Montecarlo?

Q: Do you also supply smaller boats?

A: Yes, sure. We have important supply contracts also in the industry segment of 40-70-meter boats, but this is a different type of service. Our approach here is different, it is an entirely different type of boat whose needs are less specific and products do not need necessarily to be

© Yvan Grubski

A: Sure. Our main goal is to provide the best possible product for our clients, so whenever we detect a quality level that is not in line with the standards of our offer, we propose a range of ad-hoc products created under our brand. Today, we create custom-made furniture (with brass, leather and galuchat (shagreen/sharkskin) finishing), fabrics, carpets, linens, outdoor and indoor furniture, and we work towards product customization, we embroider linens based on designers specifications, we create customized table sets...

the 80-160-meter boats: this type of construction work requires our becoming involved 18 months prior to delivery. These types of large yachts have a very high supply of every type of product: let’s just think about pillows and cushions, for this square footage about 400 pillows are required on average. As far as objects for the table, for instance, the china for breakfast, lunch and dinner, there is never just one china set, several sets are usually provided. On Charter boats, the table is always set always adding something new in relation to the previous day, so that guest may be constantly surprised, amplifying their pleasure and fun experience, which is why they will later have good memories of their vacation aboard.

We also have our own line of air fresheners: a particular scent from the essence of Capri figs, perfect for the summer. Q: What do you think will never go out of fashion?

A: “Cozy ” contemporary style. Not only in terms of style, but also as a vibe, a sensation. Anything that is perceived as welcoming, warm, intimate, will never go out of fashion inasmuch as it will never stop conveying its own charm and, therefore, have a pleasing effect on end-clients. Q: Your clients, are they mostly men or women, private citizens or professionals such as architects, designers...?

A: I would say, mainly and unexpectedly, men, also among private clients. We work closely and directly with private clients, but also with professionals acting on behalf of ship owners, for instance, we assist architects and designers as well as captains, chefs and stewardess. Many of these people already know what they want, while others let us guide and advise them. Q: What do you love most about your work?

A: I am very involved in the analysis of the project. We consolidated our activity in the industry segment of

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

customized. In this case, we start working on a project only 3 months before its delivery. Q: Sabrina Montecarlo is an all-female company. Were you able to involve your daughters as well?

A: My two daughters Manola and Carla and my sister. A team of women each committed to channel her own passions. My daughters love this work as much as I do and they follow me with great energy and enthusiasm. My sister Sophie is specifically in charge of interior decoration projects for very important work orders. Q: Any important projects you are now working on?

A: Two very prominent super yachts, Oceanco and “Bold”, a new construction of the Silver Yachts shipyard in Australia. Q: What does the future hold for Sabrina Montecarlo?

A: I can reveal that at the next Monaco Yacht Show, we will be launching a new e-shop site dedicated to the art de la table, an online platform where anyone can buy tableware and accessories via our new electronic system. We will also soon launch a new showroom at Cala del Forte, in the Monte-Carlo harbor, near the city of Ventimiglia, in Italy. 146


©Yvan Grubski

147

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


by Pamela Paci

THE MIND THAT MADE HAUTE COUTURE AN ART FORM KARL LAGERFELD (1933 - 2019)

The Last Collection Born in Hamburg in 1933, Karl Lagerfeld was creative director of the French fashion house Chanel, from 1983 until his death last February 2019. He was one of the most influential and celebrated designers of the 21st century and an iconic, universal symbol of style. Driven by a phenomenal sense of creativity, Karl was passionate, powerful and intensely curious. He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy as one of the greatest designers of our time, and there are no words to express how much he will be missed. Globally renowned for his cutting-edge, aspirational and relevant approach to style, his visionary creativity expanded beyond fashion to include illustration, photography, interior design and publishing. In addition to be the creative director of the Chanel and Fendi fashion houses, he is also overseeing the creative direction of his signature brand, KARL LAGERFELD.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

148


© Andrea Raffin - Shutterstock

149

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


© Chanel 150


THE LAST COLLECTION

CHANEL's Spring-Summer 2019 Haute Couture collection Last February, the Grand Palais became the vast Mediterranean garden of a beautiful, big house. A pool of water was surrounded by trees and Southern plant species in a harmony of neat lines. Pathways were almost "à la française", like 18th century gardens. Indeed, it was this period, his favourite, that had inspired Karl Lagerfeld, and in particular the talents of the marchands-merciers and the savoir-faire of the artisans of French luxury. Among the artistic themes of that century, flowers play an important role. Now, they are at the heart of CHANEL's Spring-Summer 2019 Haute Couture collection, embroidered, painted, in lace, in feathers, in resin and also in ceramic, they appear even as hair jewels. They explode in bouquets of pastel pink, prairie green and sky blue, and in games of black, white, beige, navy blue, iridescent gold and silver. “It’s a serene, ideal, timeless collection, that’s absolutely now, with new shapes”, described Karl Lagerfeld. Two silhouettes stand out, perched on strappy pumps revisiting an 18th century shoe. The first is long and slender, the second is more flowing with voluminous bell and corolla shapes, full skirts and the bust enveloped with straight or balloon sleeves.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


© Chanel 152


On the dresses, reversed collars give the impression of a bolero. Here the braiding highlights the hyper graphic structure of the silhouette. The reversed pleat reappears on the bust and the hem of the dresses with big bell skirts in matt satin: pulled to the waist, opening like petals at the front or over the hips, they are lined with a second colour or with floral seedlings.

Other dresses in sequinned silk faille are adorned with a lateral train inversed and flounced in lace, raised to the waist. A big dress with a pink lace skirt painted by hand has balloon sleeves finished with flat bows and ruffles cut into the serrated edge of the lace. Another in hand-painted blue lace is embroidered with ribbons laid like stripes. A flounced godet lengthens a skirt worn with a peplum top. The skirt of a suit in crĂŞpe lamĂŠ is embellished with a burst of torn tulle.

In tune with the frivolity of 18th century style, the "lingerie" dresses in white pleated chiffon are interspersed with ennobled lace, ruffles and ladder lace. A dress in pleated chiffon slit with entre-deux lace is worn with a very structured leather jacket, for a contrasting and ultra-graphic silhouette. On the same principle a sequinned tweed skirt is coupled with a little cape covered with feathers and fastened at the neck with a leather bow.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


© Chanel

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

154


The ateliers reveal here the treasures resulting from such patience and savoir-faire: on these dresses, every horizontal blind tuck is completed by hand, taking up to 350 hours of work. On one organza dress embroidered with flowers made from feathers, the organ pleats that animate the ruffles are gathered thread by thread. The smocked lozenges of a silk blouse are sewn by hand and held in place by 650 beads. A black leather dress cut in spirals is aerated by ladder lace. An entirely sequinned white suit embroidered with patterns inspired by the porcelain of the Manufacture de Vincennes is a veritable work of art. An organza dress with a bolero effect is embroidered with real flowers immortalised in resin. Finally, a long green sequinned dress is embroidered with hand-painted ceramic flowers. The bride breaks all the rules. Beneath a silver sequinned white veil, she steps out in an embroidered bathing suit and swimming hat. ___________________________________________

“Tradition is something that you have to handle carefully, because it can kill you. Respect was never creative. What I did, in a way, was to update the Chanel… it’s an exercice de style”, he told Vogue in 1984.

His genius was in his irreverent manipulation of the Chanel oeuvre. Lagerfeld made cult items of the house’s bouclé tweeds, pearls, gilt buttons, two-toned footwear and interlocking C’s for a new generation. He shrunk the jackets, shortened the skirts and blinged up the accessories. In doing so he created a multibillion-pound luxury empire. “Fashion is also an attempt to make certain invisible aspects of the reality of the moment visible”, he wrote, in the catalogue that accompanied Chanel’s 2005 show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. From the off, his Chanel shows revealed an astute understanding of the power of image and hype. The runway sets became legendary, and he sent models down the runway with branded hockey sticks and surfboards and, more recently, pushing shopping trollies in a Chanel supermarket. His desire to reflect popular culture wasn’t without its provocative moments. In autumn/winter 1991 he presented a rap and hip-hop themed show considered risqué and distasteful for the venerable French fashion house. “Rappers tell the truth - that’s what’s needed now”, he said, with a shrug, in a filmed post-show interview. More recently, the spring/summer 2015 show, in which models stormed down the runway holding signs stamped with well-worn feminist slogans such as ‘History is Her Story’, received criticism from some camps for appropriating a political message to sell clothes.

He was variously referred to as a “genius,” the “kaiser” and “overrated.” His contribution to fashion was not in creating a new silhouette, as designers like Cristobal Balenciaga, Christian Dior and Coco Chanel herself did. Rather, he created a new kind of designer: the shape-shifter. That is to say, he was the creative force who lands at the top of a heritage brand and reinvents it by identifying its sartorial semiology and then pulls it into the present with a healthy dose of disrespect and a dollop of pop culture. Not that he put it that way exactly. What he said was: “Chanel is an institution, and you have to treat an institution like a whore — and then you get something out of her”.

What will survive iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who died at the age of 85 won’t just be the majestic collections he created during his 36 years at Chanel. Nor his long tenures at Chloe, Fendi, and his own eponymous label. Nor his photography, self-composed Chanel ads, his iconic look: powdered ponytail, high collared starched shirts, tight black Dior jeans and jackets, Chrome Hearts jewelry, and thick Jagger-esque lips. Lagerfeld was the pithiest fashion designer since Madame Chanel herself. He always spoke in a rapid-fire staccato, breathless with aphorisms and enthusiasm for his own very fast brain—and tongue. Coco Chanel would have been very proud of how the Kaiser reimagined her legacy—and how he actually improved upon her incredible quotability. He never retired, never stopped working, and he certainly never stopped talking. As he once said, along with a great many other things: “When I was younger I wanted to be a caricaturist. In the end, I’ve become a caricature”.

155

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


YOUR GLOBAL CONNECTION REGISTER TODAY: www.ebace.aero SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

156


by Gemma Fottles

BUSINESS AVIATION | WINCH DESIGN

BRINGING BACK THE GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL ANDREW WINCH IS ONE OF THE MOST PROLIFIC SUPERYACHT DESIGNERS IN THE WORLD. EXPANDING THE LONDON YACHT DESIGN STUDIO TO ACCOMMODATE TWO OTHER DIVISIONS SINCE THEIR DOORS OPENED 30 YEARS AGO, WINCH DESIGN IS NOW ONE OF THE WORLD’S LEADING DESIGNERS OF LUXURY YACHTS, RESIDENCES AND PRIVATE JETS. WHAT IS THE RESULT OF THIS HIGH-LEVEL OF DESIGN SPREADING ACROSS THREE DIFFERENT PRODUCTS? THE GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL FOR THE WORLD’S ELITE.

M

ost people will know the Winch Design Studio for their impressive portfolio of superyacht projects. Since the 1980s, Winch has consistently delivered unique design after unique design for ultra high-profile clients, with projects ranging from the interiors on board the world’s most exclusive palaces on the sea such as the 156-metre Lürssen-built Dilbar, to super sailing yachts like the 33-metre Inoui built by Dutch shipyard Vitters.

But over the past 17 years, the Winch Design team has been working hard on some of the most exciting aviation projects around. Despite no formal aviation design experience, when Winch was offered the opportunity by a yacht client to design the interior of his private business jet in the early 2000s, he was inspired. Running Winch Design with a guiding philosophy to always strive beyond design boundaries, the team jumped into the project and soon started designing their very first custom jet interior. The first tangible example of their aviation handiwork came in 2002 when Winch Design’s bespoke business jet,

157

the Boeing Business Jet 2 (BBJ2), was delivered to her happy owner. The Winch Design team delivered beyond expectations, and since their inaugural venture into luxury business aviation, the studio has undertaken many projects that can be described as nothing less than spectacular. Alongside collaborations with some of the largest private jet brands in the business, more of Winch Design’s clients have seized the opportunity to extend their collection of Winch-designed interiors over the years. It’s not hard to see why. Winch’s residential and yachting clients are now able to take advantage of a complete design set from their yacht and residential design studio, ensuring that no matter how they spend their time, it is in a meticulously-designed, familiar interior created to fit their tastes perfectly. With innovative thinkers behind the Aviation Division of Winch Design, headed today by designer Jim Dixon, this is now an attractive possibility. For those discerning clients looking for the very best design from land to sea to air, Winch is providing something quite special.

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

158


ULTIMATE LUXURY IN THE SKY Just some of the details on board a Winch Aviationdesigned interior include luxurious lounges with reclining leather seats and walls lined with books, lavish materials such as hand-carved mother of pearl and saddle-hide, and always - always - the highest level of comfort imaginable. Projects such as the Airbus ACJ319 and the Mayfair Project certainly demonstrate that. The latter is a bespoke concept designed to fit a BBJ or ACJ (Airbus Corporate Jet) configuration with stying based on London’s famous luxury hotels. Using rich materials and featuring a classic design inspired by the gentleman’s clubs of the 19th century, Winch Design not only offers the opportunity to fly in the utmost style but to hark back to an age of sophisticated - and thoroughly exciting - travel.

THE NEW GOLDEN AGE OF AIR TRAVEL

Shifting from reminiscent to futuristic design, project Halo is one of Winch’s most unique aviation concepts. The giant, futuristic aircraft flies below 12,000 feet. Unpressurised, passengers can wander around the open-air viewing decks completely transforming the idea of air travel as we know it. Guests are accommodated across 20 suites, with the aircraft also featuring conference and workspaces, a spa, a cinema and a nightclub, as well as a cargo deck that can - amazingly - carry a yacht of up to 180-feet. Winch has previously stated that although the design looks radical - and radical, it certainly looks - Halo is entirely feasible. With exciting concepts rethinking air travel as we know it, time will tell if Winch Design will be the studio behind the new golden age of air travel.

159

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


A CLOSER LOOK

“With 800 square feet of cabin, the owner of our latest aviation project wanted to create a ‘flying home’ for himself and his family, with spacious private areas as well as plenty of options to entertain business guests while travelling to destinations around the world. The design accommodates up to 19 passengers. A long, elegantly detailed shagreen table unfolds and extends to comfortably dine five guests, while a second table caters for another group of four in front of the stunning under-lit bar

PEACOCK, BOEING BUSINESS JET 1 (BBJ1) SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

160


and the bathroom is revealed. The owner’s bathroom is pure drama: a custom-made blue glass washbasin is the centrepiece to a sanctuary of rich dark veneer, large shower, and a mirror-faced TV magically integrated into the marble vanity area. A carefully selected collection of artwork is the finishing touch to create a residential feel which goes miles beyond any typical private jet” - Jim Dixon, Director of Yachts and Aviation at Winch Design.

with its ingenious high-low bar stools and hidden champagne cooler.

“The galley, cabin crew facilities and guest bathroom are all neatly integrated into the forward area, concealed behind sliding doors precisionengineered within the beautiful peacock-themed metalised artwork panelling which sweeps guests through into the main lounge area. Keep walking aft, and the luxury of a full master suite bedroom 161

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


ACJ320 NEO PENTHOUSE IN THE SKY SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

162

The studio shared one of their latest projects, the ACJ320 NEO Penthouse in the Sky on Instagram recently, describing the interior as fitted out using “clean white and cream upholstery, full-length cream silk carpets, high-gloss rosewood accents and delicately stitched leather seats”. The design, the studio continues, translates “into something bold, beautiful and completely new”.


163

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


BOEING BUSINESS JET MAX CONCEPT SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

164

This BBJ Max concept has a dual-lounge which offers both privacy and plan space - achieved by introducing translucent electro dimmable bulkheads that can instantly transform the large cabin into smaller, more intimate areas. Rich wood veneers, elegant fabrics and copper plating add warmth to the interior as well as a stamp of authority.


165

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019


VIP Handling

Air Service Basel | FBO, Parking, Maintenance, CAMO in Basel

Air Service Basel is your premier Fixed Based Operator (FBO) and Maintenance Centre for Business Aviation, Private Jets and Helicopters in Switzerland.

www.airservicebasel.com

Parking


THE ONLY BUSINESS AVIATION FACILITY YOU NEED

Maintenance

CAMO


SUPERYACHTDIGEST.COM MAY 2017

SEPTEMBER 2017

JANUARY 2018

APRIL 2018

JULY 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018

JANUARY 2019

APRIL 2019

TO SUBSCRIBE

FOR EDITORIAL INQUIRIES

Superyacht Digest is a quarterly magazine published by PAMELA PACI COMUNICAZIONE (Italy) and worldwide distributed by A.I.E. Srl

FOR ADVERTISING

Worldwide Distribution AMERICAS | USA | EUROPE UAE | ASIA | AUSTRALIA

superyachtdigest.com/subscribe news@superyachtdigest.com adv@superyachtdigest.com

SUPERYACHT DIGEST |

April 2019

Next issue: JULY 2019

168


Audio/Visual Home Automation

Yachting - Business - Architectural

www.videoworksgroup.com

When it comes to technology, rely on us.

Entertainment Information Technology

169

Videoworks Group Aalsmeer - Ancona Fort Lauderdale - London Milan - Viareggio SUPERYACHT DIGEST | April 2019


A WARM WELCOME IS ONLY THE BEGINNING


Can timeless beauty and modern luxury coexist? Can a haven of tranquillity sit amidst a vibrant urban landscape? Can revered Arabic tradition find renewed expression? The answer to it all is yes. In the heart of the city’s most desirable community, Palace Downtown is a doorway to cultural exploration and culinary excellence, and a reflection of your zest for life. And with the most distinguished entertainment, retail and commercial avenues at our doorstep, it’s where your family will feel at home with ours. BOOK NOW TOLL FREE (UAE) 800 ADDRESS PALACEHOTELS.COM



Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.