YACHTS & YACHTING
“ As a boutique shipyard we wanted to offer maximum flexibility to tailor the yacht to owner ’ s personal needs ,” says Vincenzo Poerio , CEO of Tankoa Yachts . “ The result is a perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality . Olokun is a fully customized yacht both in terms of GA and interior decoration and thanks to its elegant exterior lines it will be enjoyed by the owner for the next 10 years .”
Another example of client customization is the elegant black hull and metallic grey superstructure . Dark hulls easily overheat in the sunshine , so to meet the owner ’ s request and achieve optimal results Tankoa specified special Awlgrip coatings that reduce the temperature of the metal hull by as much as 10 ° C .
Olokun ’ s exclusive interior decor by Casa Dio Miami / London – a US-based studio with experience in the residential , aviation and marine sectors – is founded on three distinguishing principles :
• Simple , clean lines inspired by Japanese design ;
• Bespoke , one-off furniture pieces created specially by the Casa Dio Miami / London ;
• Top-quality fabrics from prestigious Italian brand Loro Piana .
Casa Dio Miami / London focused on developing the interior and furniture design , based specifically on the owner ’ s tastes , resulting in a clever and beautifully balanced interplay centered around brushed oak in three different shades : natural oak , Tokyo Black and Bitter Grey .
The three colors are alternated for the vertical trims and ceilings , a motif that runs harmoniously through all the decks . It also appears in the bathrooms where it is paired with the toughness and elegance of Compac high-tech quartz for the Calacatta and black marquina marble trims , and in the cabins where it creates a delicious mix with jute and wool carpeting by Loro Piana . All the furniture pieces were custom designed and manufactured by the Casadio craftsmen who have dedicated their lives to manufacturing bespoke furniture .
“ We believe in innovation through the unusual minimalist but contemporary use of interior finishes and furniture ,” says Dio Rodriguez , founder of the Casa Dio Miami / London studio . “ The use of neutral colours throughout the carpentry and furniture allowed for a high contrast and timeless quality .”
High up on the owner ’ s wish list was a hammam lounge and relaxation area as close as possible to the ocean , which led to the challenge of maximizing the beach club space within the 499GT volume of the 50-metre yacht .
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