128 YACHTS & YACHTING
CL YACHTS CLX96
DESIGNED FOR LIFE WITHOUT COMPROMISE
With heritage in ship and yacht building dating back over 150 years and a history of innovating with new designs and build technologies , the journey of CL Yachts is one of creating yachts without compromise .
Photo credit : Quin Bisset
The latest model to join its impressive fleet is CLX96 , and once again the yard ’ s no-compromise approach has produced a yacht that is as stunning to look at as it is irresistible for enjoying time on the water .
This ethos is embodied in CLX96 ’ s bold design – the result of an equally bold decision to look outside the yacht industry for inspiration , which CL Yachts found in renowned designer Jozeph Forakis of jozeph forakis … design . The Milan-based maestro has been creating iconic designs in sectors as diverse as furniture and watches for over two decades , with yacht design being his latest venture .
“ In early 2017 , CL Yachts reached outside the industry and asked me to rethink yacht design and yachting experiences ,” Forakis says . “ They gave me a clean slate to conceive a new vision for the yacht of today and tomorrow . With in-depth research methodologies and a focus on intelligent design , complementing my passion for sailing and ‘ outsiders ’’ imagination and dreams , the result is a vessel that departs from convention .”
CLX96 ’ s angular , workboat-chic lines are more than a mere styling exercise – the forward-raked windscreens on the main and upper decks are designed to reduce both glare and heat while also increasing interior living space . Combined with the expansive glazing , the result is an interior that is not only light and airy , but seamlessly integrates with outside areas and seascapes , offering near-uninterrupted 360-degree views . It speaks to a design philosophy that incorporates style and substance in equal measure .
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THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 57 2023