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Attila 64Steel Sanlorenzo Yac hts
Numero Coper tina : 0023 Sottotitolo : YACHT & DE SIGN Periodicità : TRIMESTRAL E
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[ MEGAYACHT ]
Five decks with startling spaces and living solutions. Sanlorenzo has the courage to dare, presenting the 64Steel, a majestic yacht that remains true to its heritage. Its exteriors are by Officina Italiana Design with interiors by Francesco Paszkowski Design
by Paola Bertelli - ph. Guillaume Plisson
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ne statistic sets the scene: 1,600 gross tons. An
create an uninterrupted relationship between the main deck social
unusually large number for a 64-metre yacht,
areas and the beach club. This strategic choice has created a single
and one that translates into larger volumes and
large social area on several levels. The main deck swimming pool’s
spaces. This kind of gross tonnage is more typical
glass bottom, a clear reference to the Sanlorenzo 52Steel, which
of yachts measuring 70 metres or more, and on
was also designed by Officina Italiana Design, serves as a skylight
Attila it’s the result of an extensive and detailed wish list provided
and creates the countless shimmering reflections that dance across
by the owner, a repeat client for Sanlorenzo who is upgrading from
the space. There is also a garage for a 10-metre limousine tender
a 46-metre model. This demanding but stimulating challenge was
and a touch-and-go helipad that transforms into a solarium when
taken on by the Sanlorenzo yard in collaboration with Officina
not in use.
Italiana Design (OID), which created the exteriors. Francesco
The surface finishings are the result of a refined selection that
Paszkowski Design with Margherita Casprini were in charge of
creates the welcoming, elegant surroundings the owner desired.
the interiors.
The warm colour of teak is widely exploited throughout, including
The philosophy underpinning the Attila project is clear – the
in the ceiling slats framing the glossy panelling. The walls are glass
owner wanted a yacht to enjoy with family and friends, a craft
and fabric and lend an extraordinary three-dimensional feel to the
with a welcoming atmosphere, discreet elegance and plenty of
spaces. Various types of marble have been used, from Calacatta
relaxation areas and functional spaces. The more than generous
in the guest areas in the forward main deck to gold Calacatta
volumes inspired OID to pull off a demanding stylistic exercise,
in the owner’s bathroom, while backlit white-gold onyx creates
creating dynamic, balanced shapes with accentuated horizontal
an embracing atmosphere in the lobby. Cappuccino colour stone
elements and simple lines.
features in some coffee tables and the hammam and massage room
The owner’s passion for fine food and wine and sharing these
are decorated with mosaics. The owner is very fond of leather, so
with friends provided significant input for the main deck layout.
it appears in the bedheads (the owner’s is in crocodile skin), the
One entering, guests are welcomed by an unusual informal food
walkway area walls and on the interior stairs, with the tops of some
area (an open-air veranda created by opening the side windows)
furniture units finished in shagreen. There are also stainless steel
of around 70 square metres, where the counter-top with a large
details that act as elements tying together the various materials.
BBQ separates the space from the media room behind. Food and
The furniture is a combination of major Italian brands and
beverages, of course, need their own spaces, so the tank deck
bespoke pieces by Francesco Paszkowski Design, including the
features a climatised wine store with a capacity of 500 bottles
coffee tables and two dining tables. Paszkowski is also responsible
and a cold store finished in black Marquina marble, exclusively
for details like the cupboard door handles, a decorative motif
for meat.
present throughout the yacht.
The bridge deck plan is more traditional, with a lounge before
The elegant sobriety and dominant white, grey and brown colour
the “official” dining area. Further forward is a 46-square-metre
scheme are given added personality by works of art and objects
wheelhouse with the walkaround central console typical of
chosen by the owner. It’s impossible not to notice the gilded
large ships. The owner specified a 250-square-metre deck for
gorilla, a precious element that adds a touch of creative flair to
his personal use with full-height windows in the bedroom. The
the otherwise restrained bridge deck dining area. Other notable
deck also features an indoor living area and an outdoor relaxation
features include the more conventionally artistic bust of a woman
zone aft, two bathrooms, hair salon and a private swimming pool
with open arms by Nicolas Desbons in the main deck atrium that
forward providing total privacy.
accompanies guests towards the T-shaped stairway down to the
The superb beach club enables guests to spend time at sea level. Its
beach club, and the original lamps by Catellani & Smith above
importance on board is emphasised by the 78 square-metre area
the bridge deck dining table, gilded stylised lilies with an LED
which is obtained when the side platforms are lowered, and the
in their centre.
spectacular interior and exterior stairways, which were designed to
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The Attila boasts generous spaces and a balanced progression of decks characterised by horizontal openings and clean, simple external lines. Opening, the glass screens aft mean the main deck swimming pool offers an uninterrupted view of the sea
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The interiors are refined without being ostentatious. Warm, bright colours feature throughout the yacht, from the owner’s suite (above) to the dining area on the main deck (to side, top) with bar counter and table for twelve to the media room (to side, bottom) furnished with Flexform armchairs and sofas. Right, the T-stairway linking the main deck to the beach area with the artworks Believer and Riddle by Matteo Pugliese
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Exterior Design Mauro Micheli, Chief Designer Officina Italiana Design
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ttila is “our” flagship, a demanding project and an interesting challenge. The yacht is based on the owner’s specifications, requirements that we “dressed” and built to measure. The Attila has large interiors, so we chose to streamline the look as much as possible, darkening part of the hull and superstructure to create sleeker lines and simplifying the shapes. As with other the Sanlorenzo yachts designed by Officina Italiana Design (OID), the windows play a significant role in both interiors and exterior, and the aesthetic lines have been designed to allow as much light as possible into the interiors. While most of the interiors were created in line with the owner’s specifications, other areas like the beach club are the result of a collaboration between our studio and the yard’s engineering and research section. The aim was to use the same beach club as on the 52Steel Seven Sins, which has set the pace in recent years, with the main deck swimming pool also serving as a skylight onto the beach below – with a different layout and dimensions, of course, but that’s the underlying philosophy. Attila was a significant challenge for us, one that we accepted and have brought to a conclusion with great enthusiasm. The yacht’s decks display a balanced progression with horizontal lines reflecting the Sanlorenzo style.
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The beach club (below) hosts a sauna, hammam, massage rooms and water-level gym. When the sea platforms are opened it covers an area of 78 square metres. The dark colour of the hull and first level of the superstructure lend dynamism to the profile of this spacious 64-metre yacht. Right, Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta (Ceo of OID), co-founders of the Italian studio based in Bergamo ph. Alberto Merisio
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The beach club interiors are lit by shimmering reflections created by the light shining through the glass bottom of the main deck swimming pool (above). The more formal dining area on the bridge deck (below) with made-to-measure table, Baxter chairs and lights by Catellani & Smith. To side, the interior stairs to the lower deck
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Interior Design Francesco Paszkowski, founder Francesco Paszkowski Design
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he project for the Attila’s interiors, which was carried out in collaboration with Margherita Casprini, was inspired by an intense exchange of ideas with the owner, who wanted a larger yacht than the 46-metre model he had at the time, and for which our studio had already created the interiors. Meeting the owner was an excellent starting point for our work and for our interactions with Sanlorenzo, with whom we’ve been collaborating since 2005. The Attila’s layout and decor fully reflect the owner’s wishes and personality. He knows the market well, and is driven by curiosity: he’s a volcano of ideas. He enjoys following the development of the design and played a hands-on role in the choice of layout and materials. In general, he wanted us to introduce ways of living that were already familiar to him at home, like the kitchen and the many relaxation areas – he enjoys cooking and being with friends. The main deck layout is rather unusual because you immediately enter the food area. This was one of his specific desires that we’ve optimised in creating the spaces and in some technical aspects. We’ve also connected this area to the beach club, transforming it into a single large space developed over two levels with the help
of the T-shaped stairs. We’ve used glass panels in the furniture to make it possible to see the entire space of these interiors. As well as the beach club, whose area increases when the two side terraces are opened and is the location for the hammam, sauna, massage room, a sofa facing the interior and exterior and a central bar counter, we’ve created two more spacious relaxation areas, one forward on the bridge deck that can also be used for parties or as a helipad and another on the sun deck. A system of glass screens on the sun deck makes this area hospitable in the evening, too, sheltering it from any cool breeze. Sourcing a variety of materials and combining them with great skill and taste were crucial elements in creating the warm, welcoming atmosphere the owner sought. We also selected the art works and objects on board – paintings, photos, books, ashtrays. It was a long, often unnoticed task, all based on the owner’s suggestions. He had the final say in this, and with the gilded gorilla statue chosen by the lady of the yacht, the statues flanking beach club stairway, the gilded armchairs by Baxter – another of her choices - in her relaxation corner, opposite her partner’s in the day area of the owner’s deck.
ph. by Giovanni Malgarini
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A spectacular aerial view taken at night emphasises the many outdoor relaxation areas of the Attila, the flagship of Sanlorenzo’s Steel superyachts
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Shipyard Antonio Santella, vice president New Product Development
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ttila is based on a concept developed in Sanlorenzo and when the client, who already had one of our 46-metre yachts, saw and understood the layout and philosophy he instantly fell in love with it. Extending our product range and going beyond the 52-metre mark was an important step for us, and to carry it out successfully we developed an engineering platform on which to build yachts measuring from 64 to 70 metres in length. The results are clear in the Attila with her unusual 13.10 metre beam. This is wider than all the other yachts of her size, while her tonnage of 1,600 GRT is similarly far higher. On this platform we have developed a very distinctive yacht concept. The most important aspect, which I think will influence the new generation of yachts, is using a double stairway connecting outdoor veranda and main deck swimming pool to the beach deck to create a single large space on two levels. It is here that most of the social life on board takes place. Another important focus of Attila is that all the guest cabins are on the main deck, with a deck reserved for the owner with front view cabin and personal Jacuzzi. The large spaces on board the Attila have led to solutions that are typical of much larger models – the engine room, for example, is on two decks and the control area has a walkaround frontal helm. The Sanlorenzo family feeling can be experienced throughout the yacht, not only in some external details but also in the large spaces and outstanding on-board comfort, features that are constant elements in the yard’s philosophy.
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A spectacular aerial view taken at night emphasises the many outdoor relaxation areas of the Attila, the flagship of Sanlorenzo’s Steel superyachts
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