Combining an infinite quantity with a 56.5m LOA and completely balanced proportions – in addition to considerate customisations that set her aside from her sisters within the collection – Virtuosity is the second hull within the new 57Steel vary from Sanlorenzo.

Creating the brand new 57Steel line for Sanlorenzo was a cautious balancing act between quantity, size and proportions. The Italian builder sought to develop its vary of steel-hulled superyachts with an providing that offered a beneficiant quantity exceeding 1,000GT with out reaching an extreme size, and with out trying too stocky or prime heavy.

Ferruccio Rossi, Group Basic Supervisor and President of Sanlorenzo Superyacht, says: “One of many 57Steel’s strengths lies exactly in having the ability to present extraordinary volumes and habitable areas, whereas staying under 60m in size and sustaining an ideal steadiness in proportions.”

It was a difficult temporary for the yacht’s designer, however luckily one which it was ready for, as Zuccon Worldwide Undertaking is considered one of Sanlorenzo’s longtime collaborators.

“My design has turn out to be nearly second nature in relation to drawing for Sanlorenzo,” Bernardo Zuccon says. “The combination and synergy with the shipyard’s model have made it nearly spontaneous for me to include the Sanlorenzo DNA into new designs. Ranging from a normal language, I launched stylistic parts and particulars to make the 57Steel a particularly recognisable yacht.”

STYLED FOR THE OWNER

Zuccon sought to create a timeless exterior model that might be recognisable as a part of the Sanlorenzo household whereas standing out among the many present fleet. The designer achieved this with particular design parts, such because the signature handrails on the principle and higher deck.

In a unique color from the remainder of the all-white Virtuosity, the dark-grey handrails lead the attention from their start line aft to the following deck up. The handrails don’t merely finish on the prime of the bulwark, however proceed at a 45-degree slope, connecting to the superstructure above. This seemingly refined styling cue creates a way of dynamism and ahead movement.

Virtuosity was preceded by the primary 57Steel, Alma. It’s apparent that the 2 are sisters, however Virtuosity stands out from grey-hulled Alma with a virtually all-white hull and superstructure.

Rossi says: “Virtuosity flaunts a singular color, giving the road a sportier look, as wished by the shopper. One other distinctive exterior factor is the foredeck non-public pool on Virtuosity’s higher deck, positioned in entrance of the proprietor’s cabin.” Such personalisation speaks to Sanlorenzo’s quest, and firm motto, to create ‘made to measure’ yachts.

DIFFERENT LEVEL

To strike a correct proportional steadiness within the 57Steel collection, the yacht’s normal association was pored over and revised from what you may sometimes count on in a yacht of comparable size. An revolutionary structure that bucks custom was conceived.

The wheelhouse space, usually discovered ahead on the higher deck, was moved up one degree. As an alternative of a completely open solar deck, this association locations the enclosed bridge space ahead on the highest deck. That is set ahead of a chart room and captain’s cabin, whereas a hall results in a small inside lounge/DJ space that opens out onto an aft deck exterior get together space.

“It’s an actual bridge deck, like these discovered on a lot bigger yachts, which made it doable to utilise the higher deck another way,” Rossi says.

A better vantage level for the bridge isn’t solely a profit to the captain, however this shakeup within the normal association has allowed the higher deck to host a sprawling 54sqm proprietor’s suite such as you may discover on a yacht with an extended LOA.

An proprietor’s workplace and walk-in dressing room on the entrance to the suite lead into the forward-facing bed room. Surrounded by home windows and set at a lofty top, this upper-deck haven enjoys expansive views, which may be additional appreciated by stepping exterior onto the linked non-public ahead deck lounge with a swimming pool.

Zuccon says: “It’s difficult to pinpoint a single favorite area on board Virtuosity, however contemplating the typological traits of the yacht, the proprietor’s cabin on the higher deck with its unique exterior deck is probably essentially the most fascinating area on board.”

On the principle deck ahead is a full-beam stateroom that might make for an enviable VIP cabin or a worthy second proprietor’s suite for twin charterers. An additional 4 cabins are discovered on the decrease deck under, together with two doubles and two twin cabins, considered one of which may function a employees cabin.

STEPPING UP CUSTOMISATION

Although the construct of Virtuosity started on spec, an proprietor was discovered solely months after starting carpentry work, permitting the purchasers to place their private stamp on the vessel. Rossi explains: “Some of the attention-grabbing challenges was assembly the purchasers’ request for a ‘masterpiece’ throughout the boat, a state of affairs that would create astonishment, a wow impact.”

Lissoni & Companions created Virtuosity’s minimal but stylish inside, which features a wow-feature of a staircase at its core. Designer Piero Lissoni, Sanlorenzo’s Artwork Director, is understood for his completely distinctive, architectural staircases, and the one discovered on Virtuosity isn’t any exception. A examine in natural shapes, this curvaceous staircase is definitely the piece de resistance that it got down to be.

“I couldn’t resist including considered one of my staircases,” Lissoni admits. “It’s not a easy staircase; it belongs to a type of twilight zone, one thing in-between completely different locations. I hope that the homeowners carry on going up and down these stairs as in the event that they have been in a dream.”

The staircase, which encompasses a metal and aluminum construction, spans all 4 decks, winding round itself and creating unprecedented views by way of pathways and passages. Pure gentle filters in by a glass skylight above, creating an interaction of sunshine and shadows.

The problem lay in attaining a way of weightlessness and transparency whereas making certain structural integrity. Precision engineering and revolutionary building strategies, overseen by Lissoni’s staff, have been employed to deliver this distinctive staircase to life.

Rossi says: “It was a stimulating problem not solely from a proper and stylistic perspective but additionally from an engineering and craftsmanship standpoint because of the complexities arising from putting such a sculptural staircase in such a compact area with a fancy construction.”

The purchasers are additionally very all in favour of onboard expertise, notably in audio/video techniques, so Virtuosity has a DJ space on the aft of her bridge deck with an area for DJ decks and a bar, making a devoted area for celebrations. The get together area, together with a main-deck pool space and an enormous seaside membership on the decrease deck, proves that Virtuosity is all about leisure.

Constructing a superyacht on spec could be a gamble, however it’s one which paid off for Sanlorenzo. Three extra items of the 57Steel vary are already in manufacturing. And Zuccon says that the proprietor’s satisfaction with Virtuosity has led to an ongoing collaboration on an excellent bigger mission.

The phrase Virtuosity, in fact, means a powerful talent in a creative pursuit, and it may very well be stated that the yard and designers have showcased nice virtuosity befitting of the yacht’s identify within the creation of this well-balanced superyacht.

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