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HEESEN ’ S MY LUSINE
Lusine features a touch-and-go helipad for private use on the sundeck aft , to allow for an Airbus H-135 to land and take off . The forward part of her sundeck is enclosed and comprises a guest reception , as well as a staff cabin .
INTERIOR DESIGN
Leading Dutch shipyard Heesen debuted MY Lusine , YN 19360 at the Monaco Yacht Show 2022 ( 28 September - 01 October ) for the full custom category .
She is Heesen ’ s largest ever steel Fast Displacement motor yacht ; at 60-metres with an enclosed volume of 1,079 GT , Lusine reaches a maximum speed of 17,5 knots . Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design were appointed for her interior and Omega Architects were contracted for the exterior design .
Arthur Brouwer , Heesen ’ s CEO said : “ Lusine is the perfect example of what a knowledgeable client can achieve in terms of creating a custom Heesen yacht . This 60-metre yacht embodies our savoir-faire at its best : sturdy , elegant , and extremely efficient . Lusine boasts the most complicated interior design we have ever created . We are one of the few shipyards in the world with the in-house know-how and capacity to build yachts of this caliber . With a workforce of 1,000 people , our team comprises engineers , craftspeople , and experts in every sector of shipbuilding . We are a truly unique player in the yachting industry .”
EXTERIOR DESIGN
MY Lusine features a muscular-styled exterior , with sharp edges such as the multifaceted and eye-catching ‘ bird wing ’ shape that integrates the three decks .
Penned by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects , MY Lusine ’ s powerful exterior lines stay in true form of Omega ’ s sleek signature . For instance , the yacht features uninterrupted black thermo-bonded dark glass windows that create long continuous horizontal lines to give the impression of an elongated body . This vast amount of glass also ensures close and unobstructed views of the surrounding seascape .
Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design created an interior oasis that combines the calmness of the ocean with the infinity of the skies . She exudes pure sophistication in the intricacy of design and the unique combination of materials . Lusine is one of the most complex interiors ever crafted by Heesen Yachts Interiors with the use of rare woods , precious fabrics and exquisite leathers . The artisans featured a high level of design detailing when putting it together which is further observed in the elegantly lined furnishings .
The yacht is adorned with poetic and meticulously crafted sculptural artworks by award-winning artists to enrich its interior with a sense of distinction and sumptuous serenity .
Frisso Visser , Heesen CCO said about Lusine : “ It is a true testament to the
THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 56 2023