In three short months, the owner who just acquired Project Azuro at Heesen Yachts will take delivery of the megayacht. She’s the fourth in Heesen’s 50-meter aluminum series, 163’4” (49.8 meters) overall.
Project Azuro, like most Heesen megayachts, started on spec. The hull and superstructure were joined in December 2012. Omega Architects has given Project Azuro a sharp profile, in keeping with the Heesen family feel. It matches well with the Dutch builder’s emphasis on speed. Project Azuro, powered by twin 16V 4000 M73L MTU engines, should see a 23-knot top end at half load. At 11 knots, her range should be 3,100 nautical miles.
Paszkowski Design created the initial general arrangement and suggested interior design for Project Azuro. You may recall the design studio was responsible for a same-size Heesen, Ventura. The owner of Project Azuro and the studio are finalizing details for the six staterooms and other relaxation areas. Surely one of the highlights will be the skylounge, with a concentric-circle design. Curved settees complement a round, polished-steel table, all situated a few steps from curved glass doors leading out to alfresco dining. Another interesting feature: automatic blinds that can close off the dining area from the saloon.
The above-mentioned polished-steel table is just one of the minimalism-oriented materials that Paszkowski Design and the owner of Project Azuro have selected. Leather, limestone, and natural teak are the dominant goods throughout the 29’6″ (9-meter) beam. Lighting also plays a big role, with settings from soft glow to full-on party mode.
Alfresco areas are the allure of many a megayacht, and Project Azuro is no different. There’s the 573-square-foot (70-square-meter) sundeck, plus a bow seating/dining area. The aft main deck can feel like an extension of the saloon when the doors are kept open. And, of course, there’s shaded dining just aft of the skylounge.
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