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WHAT’S NEW
A selection of new projects and concepts from the leading international shipyards and design studios that will grace the waves in the near future
by Désirée Sormani
Project LIFE is a new 85-metre steel gigayacht designed by leading yacht industry players Espen Øino International and Zuretti Design for Benetti. It is Benetti’s largest ever engineeringplatform-based yacht: this approach allows owners to focus on design, lifestyle-related and technical aspects and performance. This next-generation yacht offers an immersive experience in close contact with the ocean. Sleek, elegant lines merge with iconic Benetti features, crowned by a tall, sharp bow for excellent seakeeping and high efficiency. Expansive windows bring in abundant light and visibility while shielding the interior from direct sun, ensuring optimal energy performance. One of the distinctive features of Project LIFE is the 270 square metre Beach Area, the
result of a close cooperation between Espen Øino International and Zuretti Design. This space is open on three sides, allowing guests to move freely between the various spaces as well as providing greater interconnection between the Beach Platform and the indoor Beach Club. In the main saloon attention is focused on the sea views, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a lighting system designed to create magical moods in all the leisure areas. The Owner’s cabin is a 98-square-meter haven of tranquillity. Project LIFE boasts innovative technological solutions to reduce environmental impact. Taking an integrated approach, the yacht’s high-efficiency, optimised hull is combined with diesel-electric architecture with pod propulsion for the best efficiency. benettiyachts.com