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The timelessly stylish and elegant 48-metre from Bilgin Yachts delivers a seamless dialogue between interior and exterior worlds plus a nicely-paced mix of warm and cool tones underscored by intriguingly-used copper, the signature element in the decor by Paola Bertelli - ph. by Eray Altay
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here are yachts that set out to dazzle from the first glance
very versatile metal which is earning a growing fan base in interior
and others that offer a slightly muted first impression
design because of its warm, luxurious glow. It has been put to
before revealing their true beauty to their delighted guests.
imaginative use aboard Nerissa. Different shades of copper are used,
Nerissa, the new 48-metre from Bilgin Yachts, is of the
in fact, in a horizontal stripe motif on the walls, while it is combined
latter category. Her exterior, crafted by Antalya-based
with wood and leather on the furnishings. The floors, on the other
Unique Yacht Design, most definitely delivers a clean elegance of line
hand, are marble which, together with myriad steel accents, creates a
and timeless allure, but it is her H2 Yacht Design-penned interiors
sense of balance between the warm and cooler tones aboard.
that hold the real surprises. The English studio has made superbly
Many of the furnishings and details that lend Nerissa her air of
original use of a variety of materials and also centred the layout around
exclusivity were actually made in Bilgin Yachts’ own in-house marine
a dramatic spiral staircase linking all three decks. Let’s start with said
furniture factory. These includes the tables on the upper deck, the bar
stairs. They really do say all there is to say about Nerissa: the aim is to
furnishings, the settees in the main saloon. Yet also in the mix are
grab guests’ attention the second they enter the main saloon and that is
pieces from designer brands Walter Knoll, B&B Italia, Rugiano, Porta
exactly what it does. Floating marble steps, copper-trimmed walls, glass
Romana, Contardi, Light Corporation, Artemide and Ralph Lauren
floor inserts and a spectacular Crystal Caviar chandelier make sure of
in the interior, and Gloster, Ethimo, Ligne Roset, HR, Glasz, Dedon
that. Daylight also pours in through an overhead skylight – which is
and again B&B Italia outside.
also the glass floor of the Jacuzzi – and is then reflected downward to
The interior arrangement carves the very most out of the available
all three decks. The effect is magical as the stairs essentially reflect the
space – both the sky lounge and master suite are full-beam, for instance,
endlessly shifting glitter and gleam of churning Jacuzzi water.
while down on the lower deck, there are four large, rather than five
Nerissa is also an impressively spacious yacht. Her lofty contemporary
more compact guest staterooms.
interiors seem to stretch outward to capture as much natural light as
The number and size of the communal areas on deck is positively
possible, creating a bond with the sea in the process. The large sliding
luxurious too and teak is the exclusive star of the show. Plenty of chill-
door on the upper deck is a prime example – once open it turns the
out time aboard is guaranteed by two Jacuzzis – one on the expansive
whole space into a seafront terrace. The two big sliding doors at the
sun deck and the other forward on the upper deck.
sides of the saloon do likewise when opened together with the more
The beach club is a transition area between interior and exterior: the
traditional one aft. Nerissa’s outward-looking vocation is prioritised
seating position puts guests at water height yet also provides a perfect
in the owner’s suite through an open-out balcony and a large skylight
retreat from the summer sun. The styling echoes the bold interior and
directly over the bed.
uses both teak and a ceiling strip lighting detail to draw the eye in.
The materials selected by H2 Yacht Design include copper, a classy,
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There is meticulous focus on design, spatial arrangement and exterior dĂŠcor aboard. Many of the furnishings were custom-made to designs by the Bilgin Design Team, including the sofas and beautifully crafted and inlaid mahogany tables in the lounge forward on the upper deck and in the cockpit on the main deck (opening pages)
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The spacious main saloon. In the foreground, Walter Knoll armchairs are a perfect match for the copper detailing on the occasional tables which, like the sofas, were custommade. Behind the curtains are two huge sliding doors which convert the area into an al fresco space, creating an abiding sense of contact with the sea and nature
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The colours and geometries of the copper wall panelling make the interiors absolutely unique. Soft curves grace the furnishings, chairs in the dining area, the desk in the master suite office and even the magnificent Crystal Caviar chandelier over the table on the main deck. Refined leather and copper wall detailing adorns the bedroom in the master suite. Ceiling-mounted light fittings have been kept to a minimum to retain the clean look – the emphasis is on indirect lighting, in fact
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Exterior Design and Naval Architecture Emrecan Özgün, Unique Yacht Design
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erissa is the result of collaboration between Bilgin Yachts and Unique Yacht Design. The owner of Bilgin Yachts, Mr. Engün, took personal charge of the development of the project and gave us great support. We spent a difficult but happy year doing the design. Eventually, Nerissa’s design and general arrangement were so convincing that the shipyard decided to start construction on two spec boats. Even so being under 500GT, Nerissa has an arrangement
Softly rounded harmonious lines clothe the exterior of this 48-metre. A yacht with a modern yet timeless pedigree. Top right, a shot from the seafront balcony in the master suite
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that pushes the limits of both interior and exterior living spaces. While crafting Nerissa’s exterior surfaces, we strove for a modern design that would be envied for years to come. In the end we managed to create a solid and feasible design with large curved surface areas divided by rigid lines. Our effort was concurrently both on balancing areas and natural lighting between the interior and exterior. Nerissa’s hull platform and main construction elements
are based on Giaolo-Lu. But Giaolo-Lu has an axe bow and longer LWL than Nerissa. Our design objective was to achieve the same performance values as her older sister despite the fact that Nerissa’s waterline is shorter. This could have been achieved by a well-optimised bow form. We obtained the narrowest underwater line entry angles possible without destroying the weight distribution balance. During Nerissa’s design, we reviewed every single detail
several times to provide our client with a notably spacious, comfortable yacht under 500GT. Nerissa’s wide, comfortable passarelle – a rarity even for most yachts over 500GT welcomes you aboard. It gives you the hint of the comfort to come. Our design studio has a naval architecture background. Our philosophy is that our designs must deliver both comfort and safety in all sea conditions. Nerissa is a very good example of that philosophy.
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Interior Design Toby Sturge, H2 Yacht Design
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2 Yacht Design and Bilgin Yachts have a longstanding business relationship and have designed over seven yachts since the launch of Tee Dje back in June 2010. The task given to us with Nerissa was to design a modern interior that had not been seen before in the industry. Bilgin was eager for H2 to create something exciting and new, pushing the boundaries of previous collaborations. With this in mind we utilised a material that had not be used or produced on the yachting side. The copper material used throughout her interior leaves a fundamental stamp. The use of the copper metal and stainless steel become a great hard finish combination, including a dark and light veneer which creates contrast throughout. Nerissa has a light, spacious, elegant interior created by introducing as much natural sunlight as possible. The interior layout revolves around the grand spiral staircase
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with skylight - this feature is not what you expect on a boat this size. Natural sunlight is projected in through a skylight and goes right down to the lower decks. A semitransparent glass mesh screen, which separates lobbies from their neighbouring spaces, still provides a sense of light transparency. Most of the furniture was also produced by Bilgin’s interior furniture department to a custom H2 design to keep the theme as consistent as possible. My favourite area onboard? The spacious owner’s suite with private balcony and full-width bedroom with walk-in shower in the centre of the his and hers WC. Then again, the sky lounge is an area that I like as after all the boldness of the copper and details throughout Nerissa, once you step into the bridge deck sky lounge, you are welcomed by a very subtle, relaxing feeling with dulled-down tones that contrast with the rest of the yacht.
Opposite: Nerissa’s spiral staircase, which links her three decks, is a real wow statement. The skylight (above) draws in light and is actually the floor of the Jacuzzi on the upper deck. A theatrical cascade of crystals turns out to be another stunning chandelier by Crystal Caviar. Below, the beach club is a warm, relaxing, teak-trimmed haven
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The Shipyard Mehmet SengĂźn, Bilgin Manager
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ith Nerissa we raised the bar for ourselves once again and we are extremely proud of the result. She is the perfect vessel for an owner who likes open-plan living and has a passion for detail. The vessel does not exceed the 500GT mark and has clean exterior lines, giving her a classic, timeless appearance. Her exterior styling and naval architecture are by Unique Yacht Design. H2 Yacht Design created the general arrangement and interior design concept. The layout adopts a four larger cabin layout instead of five cabins, with a generous owner’s suite which also benefits from a hull balcony. The result is spacious accommodation for 10 guests in a highly modern, bright interior with large windows. Subtle touches, such as a combination of different woods and precious metals, were introduced into this minimal copper-coloured scheme. The owner must be a copper lover. Copper is one of the hardest natural materials to use on marine products. So processing and applying this material requires high-level technology and masterful manual work. Another very soft material, eucalyptus wood, was used for the veneers. These were the challenges of working on Nerissa, but we, the Bilgin team, love to be challenged. Throughout the hull form and structural design phases, we focused not only on speed and performance data but also on the owner’s comfort and safety. We worked hard on the optimization of the hull form and weight balance. As a result, we designed a superyacht that is comfortable and reliable even cruising in 7 Beaufort scale weather conditions. We recently moved in new, larger construction facility and we now have a sister ship of Nerissa in build for deliver later on in the year, two 80ms, one for delivery in 2019, the other in 2020, as well as a new 68m.
Nerissa was built on spec, like her sister ship currently on the stocks. She comes in under the 500 GT mark and has a steel hull topped by an aluminium superstructure. Her construction is sublime thanks to the huge experience of Bilgin Yachts, which is currently run by the fifth generation of a family that has been building boats over a century
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