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The largest superyacht to be built in Turkey yet, the 80-metre Tatiana represents a major milestone for Bilgin Yachts. With aggressive and sleek lines designed by Unique Yacht Design and crisp and contemporary interiors penned by H2 Yacht Design, she sets a new standard of style for yachts of this category by Bryony Mc Cabe- ph. courtesy by Bilgin Yachts
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he perennial challenge with designing and
focus. Tatiana is also capable of carrying up to 23 crew on
building yachts at the larger end of the size
board to ensure the highest level of service and an ultimate
spectrum is avoiding a cumbersome and
luxury yachting experience.
overbearing aesthetic. With the 80-metre
The contemporary layout provides sprawling living spaces
Tatiana, however, Unique Yacht Design
that are decorated by leather detailing and quality marble
found the perfect recipe by ensuring the generous living
flooring, creating a homely atmosphere. H2 Yacht Design has
spaces and ultimate comfort expected of a yacht of this size,
brought a crisp and contemporary feel to the interior by using
while maintaining the sleek and elegance of a smaller design.
a rich palette of colours. The exterior decks also have a rich,
Launched in February 2020, Tatiana ushers in a new era for
warm theme that complements the interior design approach.
the Bilgin Yachts as the first unit of the Turkish shipyard’s
From the entrance of the main salon, a dramatic and eye-
largest series yet, with two more units currently under
catching staircase of marble and wood provides direct access
construction. One of the prominent features of the series is
to the stunning 110m2 beach club, which is considered to be
its eco-friendliness, featuring a special exhaust system that
one of the stand-out features on board. The beach club acts as
provides clean air emissions and ensures compliance with
the epicentre of the yacht for guests to congregate during the
IMO Tier III certification. This allows Tatiana to cruise all
day, with a nine-metre internal swimming pool, bar, sunbeds
around the world and anchor in even the most protected bays.
and spa facilities including a hammam and massage room.
Tatiana’s long hull with a narrow beam protrudes into a
The beach club’s swimming pool sits below a large spa
sharp, bullet-shaped bow to form a sporty silhouette,
pool on the deck above with two skylights at the bottom,
accentuated by a dual colour scheme. The wing stations port
thus allowing natural, dappled sunlight to pour into the
and starboard are interesting architectural features at bridge
space. When the yacht is at anchor, the aft door and two
level and flush decks on the bow conceal hatches for tenders,
side terraces unfold to flood the space with more light and
jet skis and mooring equipment, leaving a seamless expanse
fresh air and reveal the sea beyond, emphasising the close
of deck forward.
connection between the interior spaces and the marine
The accommodation on board for up to 16 guests includes a
environment – an impressive feat for a yacht of this size.
generous and secluded owner’s apartment on the top deck.
Built with relaxing and entertaining in mind, Tatiana is the
With a further four guest cabins on the main deck and three
perfect platform from which to cruise the Mediterranean
VIP cabins on the lower deck, as well as a fully equipped
and beyond.
gym and large movie theatre, guest comfort is the primary
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This page, on board Tatiana, close attention has been paid to ensuring a strong connection with the marine environment using fold-out terraces and large windows. Opposite, Tatiana was designed for a family-oriented client who wanted to spend months on board entertaining family and friends Opening the nine-metre internal swimming pool of the stunning 110m2 beach club, one of the stand-out features on board
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These pages some of the generous living areas; there is also a huge spa, a gym, a cinema lounge and a beach club on the aft deck. Every room on board is generously sized and offers a true connection to the sea. The theme of Tatiana’s interior is based on a light but rich palette, while the design is crisp and contemporary in feel. The design can be described as layers of luxury modern. There is a strong emphasis on details through the use of special and unique materials – textures used in the living areas attract people from the first moment
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Exterior Design Emrecan Özgün, Founder and Director, Unique Yacht Design
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atiana is truly one-of-a-kind in terms of her design and comfort elements. We created a very attractive yacht with a sleek and sexy profile while avoiding a high dosage of design clichés. The Bilgin 263 has a design attitude that will dominate the yachting sector around the world and make her a trendsetter among the steel-aluminium superyachts of today. We designed Tatiana with sporty and contemporary lines while paying lots of attention to aesthetic details. From the very first meeting, we focused on creating a sport superyacht with elegant living areas. In fact, it was a challenge for us to design a yacht that was both sporty and masculine. The Bilgin 263 is full of surprises inside and outside. The beach club, which is connected to the main living room, is very accessible and large enough to cater for big gatherings. Tenders and sea toys are located on the front deck, which is how we managed to have a swimming pool of 8.5-metre length and 1.4-metre depth in the beach club. As the size of a yacht gets bigger, it becomes a bit more difficult for the owner to feel connected to the sea. In order to avoid this on Tatiana, we used large windows, private terraces and outdoor socialising areas. Furthermore, each cabin offers different perspectives to those who stay there. Tatiana has a well-balanced and optimised superstructure which leads her to sail up to 19 knots with zero dynamic trim. This way, she will be a very economical yacht compared to her contemporaries. Additionally, while sailing at 12 knots speed with the power of 2,560 kW twin engines and a generator, the fuel consumption is around 250 litres per hour, which we were only used to seeing on a 40-metre yacht until now. So, Tatiana is a different and a brand-new concept not only with the design attitude but also with the performance.
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Despite her 80-metre length, Tatiana is a svelte and elegant yacht thanks to her sleek lines and bullet-shaped bow penned by Unique Yacht Design
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Interior Design Jonny Horsfield, Founder and Director, H2 Yacht Design
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atiana was designed for an extremely family-oriented client, for entertaining and socialising with family and friends and spending months on end on board during the summer. The yacht is contemporary in layout with generous living areas, a huge spa and a beach club on the aft deck. We worked hard to create a functional experience and every room on board is generously sized and offers a true connection to the sea via multiple large windows. On the Bilgin 263 series in general, we have aimed for a modern and detailed residential look for a home-away-from-home feel, with all the amenities required to enjoy life on the ocean. The styling is aggressive and sleek, which meant that the interior had to work within this restricted footprint yet offer everything the client wished for. The theme of Tatiana’s interior is based on a light but rich palette, while the design is crisp and contemporary in feel. This stunning interior complements the modern exterior perfectly. The design can be described as layers of luxury modern. We wanted to achieve an open and airy feel for a clean and sleek look, so the best option was to use light and textured luxury materials. There is a strong emphasis on details through the use of special and unique materials – textures used in the living areas attract people from the first moment. With Tatiana’s sharp, crisp interior lines giving that feel of modernity, we have
Opposite above, the owner enjoys privacy and seclusion on the top deck, with a lounge, extensive closet framing a private bath, large stateroom, private spa pool and terrace. Opposite below, beautiful stones, such as onyx, are used as headboards in several of the guest cabins. Below left, the owner’s deck comprises two rooms separated by an ensuite. Below right, Crystal Caviar made the dramatic light fixture in the staircase
made extensive use of a contrasting combination of rich Macassar veneer and a light eucalyptus, while a book match pattern and gloss finish give a luxurious feel. This is combined with plenty of marble and touches of detail, such as backlit marble, 3D carved stone, and strong textures. The result is comfortable and luxurious, yet usable, interiors. Timeless understatement is indeed the recurrent theme on board.
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Sotto, la timoneria, con un mix di laccature grigie e di elementi in pelle inserit all’interno di forme morbide, ricorda i cruscotti di auto sportive. I monitor che sono integrati in un unico vetro. Da qui si controllano 4 motori e altrettanti idrogetti che spingono la barca sino a 35 nodi di velocità massima
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The Shipyard Mehmet Sengun, Shipyard General Manager, Bilgin Yachts
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atiana has forged the path forward and cemented Bilgin Yachts’ commitment to incorporating and advancing eco-friendly solutions for all its new builds and upcoming projects. We create yachts that are considered as homes for our clients while showing respect to our world. Climate change and environmental pollution are two main issues against which we need to fight and, luckily, we share these values with our longterm clients and our collaborators as well. Tatiana’s hull form is based on eco-friendly approach. The design incorporates innovations such as a special exhaust system for 100% clean air emissions. We also have a partnership with MTU engines for SCR application in the yacht segment – it is a distinguishing feature connected to the main engines and generators. Additionally, having IMO TIER III compliance and being an ABS-classed yacht, Tatiana has earned the right to cruise all around the world and anchor in very protected bays. With the values behind her design, comfort elements and style, Tatiana represents Bilgin’s values and has become a real ambassador for the shipyard. As a family, we care to combine the past and the future together, which exists in Tatiana. You can see this in the vertical front glasses that create harmony, the top deck with its flowing design and the abundant socialising areas both inside and outside. Not to mention that she has become a milestone for superyacht construction in Turkey, since she is the first superyacht in the region that has ever been built in this size category. Both with its design and comfort details, the Bilgin 263 series is truly oneof-a-kind. You have a modern yacht with the latest technology and a true understanding of luxury and comfort, but not design clichés. Each yacht in this series has a unique approach; common elements while differing subtly in the lifestyle they provide. We are proud of every detail and each project comes with its own beauty.
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