The Art of Design Issue 20 2016 | Page 29

29 She has modern hull lines and is the first yacht of this size to have an almost vertical bow, allowing for greater water displacement and a considerable increase in speed. She is both fast and sensitive to sail. As the yacht is very big, ketch rig was the only suitable option. Mainsail and mizzen sail include roaches which have never before been seen or used on yachts of this size. More surface area of the sails is exposed up high where the wind velocity is greater than it is at the proximity of the water. Renowned interior designer Christian Liaigre who has created an extremely comfortable, light and spacious atmosphere designed these accommodations. On the main deck is the saloon and cockpit, housed by transparent sides to allow maximum natural light. The lower deck houses four cabins and the vast owner’s suite which leads directly to the lazarette and swim platform. The Interior design process started from the client’s request that the boat must feel “URBAN AT SEA” As the owners plan to stay long periods onboard, they want to feel in a light atmosphere instead of the more traditional “nautical signature”. The general palette is providing a large amount of white surface combined with tinted walnuts and black sandblasted woods. All complementary furniture has been custom design in order to match perfectly with the “sport chic” spirit of the yacht. The layout gives an increased perspective effect .The boat longitudinal lines can be read all along the internal space because many partition wall are stopped before they connect to the hull. On the main deck, three big Black cores shelter the staircases in aluminium and some service area. The long sinuous longitudinal side cabinet create the link in between all the space. It extend visually the deck and can be read as the edge of an internal cockpit.