YACHTS & YACHTING
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD WITH
LURSSEN ’ S MADSUMMER
Photo © Giorgio Baroni
Madsummer is a bold , joyous expression of her owner ’ s love of yachting . From her beautiful sweeping exterior curves penned by Eidsgaard Design to her colourful and personality-filled interior by Laura Sessa , Madsummer is a home from home for an owner who isn ’ t afraid to stand out from the crowd . The 95-metre superyacht is a first collaborative effort for Eidsgaard Design and Lürssen and proved a very successful partnership , with the yacht being delivered ahead of schedule . On the inside , however , it was to be a meeting of old friends , with Laura Sessa and the owner having worked together on projects spanning the last 15 years .
Peter Lürssen comments : “ The owner ’ s brief was demanding , however , we believe our engineering expertise has surpassed his wishes to own a yacht that many years from now will be timeless and yet still ahead of its time . Our thanks go , of course , to good design and communications with the designers of the exterior , Harrison Eidsgaard and Laura Sessa respectively for the interior as well as to Moran Yacht & Ship and the owner ’ s captain who supervised the build on behalf of the owner .”
The interior of Madsummer is suffused with bright reds , whites and , most extensively , blues . The brief from the owner was to incorporate colours and textures in a way that was both stylish and contemporary but also homely and personal . Throughout the yacht , moments of fun and levity complement the décor , allowing the spaces to be beautiful without pretention .
The main salon is a prime example of this patriotic tribute to colour , with an impossibly soft royal blue silk carpet . A captivating raised geometric pattern on the walls , made from dark mutenye wood , cleverly disguises the handles to the storage spaces behind . To port , a bespoke dining table for 14 catches the eye : layers of coloured lacquer are concealed beneath a white layer which is scored off in circular patterns to reveal the colours beneath , forming a unique and contemporary talking piece . On the wall , a piece of art depicting an important date to the owner reflects the personal element of the brief . Pale Oregon pine elements and ceilings with straw details lighten the space . To starboard , a comfortable sofa completes the room . A stylish lift carries guests across four floors from the main deck to the sundeck , while a staircase with white leather steps surrounded by a dark Mutenye boarder encircles the lift .
6 The Art of Luxury Issue 47 2021