Who says magnificent can’t also be elegant and refined. Certainly not Sanlorenzo, which launched its first 74Steel from its shipyard in La Spezia. This charter exemplifies for discerning connoisseurs, the latest 243-foot flagship isn’t just about sanlorenzo’s ability to build ever-larger vessels, but more about smart design. The Italian builder has been on a roll with innovative design in recent launches such as the SL110A and SP92, but the 74Steel with its angular, tiered profile and vertical bow looks more like a bespoke yacht from a Northern European yard than the Sanlorenzo’s other vessels. Designer Bernardo Zuccon uses the phrase, “machines à habiter,” or “machines for living in,” to describe the contemporary flagship. The marina demonstrates it’s a concept made popular by french architect le corbusier in 1927 who mandated that houses should be designed like efficient machines, focusing on functionality and harmonious living, where the owner’s needs are prioritized over unnecessary decorative flourishes or architectural grandstanding. As such, Zuccon, notes, the 74Steel is simple, elegant and useful. “This project marks a decisive change of scale in floating architecture,” he says. That comes through with several standout features across the vessel. In exclusive circles, 200 square feet, measuring an impressive 3, inside and out, one of the most obvious is the owner’s deck. The interior, two spa-inspired en suites with a standalone bathtub in one, includes the owner’s lounge and office, 400 square feet, itself 1, and a king-sized bed overlooking the private forward terrace. Then there’s the beach club area at the stern, with a pool serving as the ceiling that delivers dappled light and a sophisticated blue glow to the room below. The wellness area includes a gym with a fold-down platform, massage room, wood-paneled sauna, hammam plunge pool and a family room. Back on the swim platform, the side bulwarks fold outwards to create a larger exterior space. The interior design by Francesco Paszkowski in collaboration with Margherita Casprini incorporates furniture with strong curves, rugs with shapes that define the spaces in a non-traditional manner. “The interiors are dominated by matte wood finishes, giving the yacht a natural, refined feel, while more eclectic materials bring vibrancy and uniqueness to the various spaces,” says Casprini. “Each ensuite bathroom, for example, features a different variety of marble with colors and textures that are carried through into the artwork on board. ” The owner of the first 74Steel wanted this particular look, while the others on two others that have been sold want different identities for their yachts. The boat is a pre-engineered platform, meaning the owners can’t make structural changes, but it also translates to stability and optimal performance. and a bar/galley with al-fresco dining that can be customized, which has a fire pit, hot tub, including the sundeck, The engineers and designers created unique spaces. The Sky Lounge meanwhile has a traditional lounge and an open aft deck that provides a large but separate social area. including a VIP with its own living room, as well as a lounge and dining area, The main deck has five guest suites. The first two vessels have diesel-electric propulsion system, which have been designed by Sanlorenzo in collaboration with Siemens Energy to maximize efficiency. The system also frees up some interior space that can be devoted to the owners and guests. The system includes six variable-speed Volvo Penta-Mase generators driving twin Schottel E-Pods that are rated 1, 000kW each. depending on whether the rooms are occupied or not, The yacht also has a special air-conditioning system—often one the largest power draws on a vessel—that regulates how much cool air is delivered across the yacht. “With the 74Steel, we’re challenging the idea that size equals excess,” said Massimo Perotti, chairman and CEO of the Sanlorenzo Group in a statement. “We’re demonstrating that we can apply the same refinement and precision you’d expect from Sanlorenzo, even in this cutting-edge, larger category. As a stateroom, it ”
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