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Despite the minimalist design language , however , the overall ambience is welcoming and understated detailing abounds in the intricate ‘ butterfly ’ joints in the woodwork , saddle-stitched leather and polished stainless-steel accents .
Apart from a few pieces of free-standing furniture , all the fitted furniture is by Alia Interiors Atelier .
“ A key point was the strong communication with client ,” says Davide Siggia , Senior Interior Designer & Project Manager at Sinot .
“ Remarkably , this is his first yacht , but he had a very clear vision of what he wanted and the design of SAN is the result of long and in-depth conversations with her future owner regarding the desired layouts , functionality and style .”
The same refined palette of materials and finishes continues in the guest suites on the lower deck , which is accessed via a spiral staircase behind the bar in the main saloon .
The staircase opens onto a lobby with a dayhead and a small pantry accessible from the crew staircase where guests can help themselves to hot and cold drinks .
The master stateroom is forward beyond a walk-in wardrobe and bathroom .
A full-length mirror cam slide out of the bulkhead at the entrance to the sleeping area when needed .
A similar solution is found in the bathrooms where the mirrors can be slid aside to expose the hull windows .
Taking advantage of the bow shape , the bed is flanked by cushioned bench seating and long windows of compound-curved glass for plenty of natural light .
Practical yet chic details include stainless steel fiddles for the shelving to prevent objects sliding around , and removeable , stainless steel tubes for resting shoes on in the wardrobe closets .
There are four guest suites , each discreetly personalised in different shades . One cabin has twin beds that can also be seamlessly joined together to create a double bed .
The golden beige Luget limestone in the bathrooms was quarried in France and personally chosen by the owner .
A service door at the end of the guest accommodation corridor leads into the crew quarters , comprising three cabins ( one with shared bathroom ) and captain ’ s cabin for a total of 7 crew , pro-spec galley , crew dinette and laundry .
The crew area is compact but well-appointed and comfortable .
There is also direct access to the engine room housing four Volvo Penta engines of 700hp each for a top speed of 23 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots .
“ By delivering such a superior project based on innovative engineering and eye-catching design , SAN further strengthens Alia ’ s status as one of the top custom yacht builders in the world ,” concludes Gökhan Çelik . www . aliayachts . com
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