Each generation has different attitudes than those of their forebearers. Why not, then, design a yacht that follows suit? Introducing the concept project Attitude, created by Rossinavi with a studio that defies the conventions of the yacht-design crowd.
Styling and interior design for the 174-foot (53-meter) Attitude comes from A++. Headquartered in Switzerland, it specializes in architecture, interior design, as well as product design. It’s collaborated with Trusardi Casa, for example, plus luxury-residence developers around the world. A++’s partners, Paolo Colombo and Carlo Colombo (no relation), bring together designers and engineers from multiple disciplines and cultures, purposely to generate different ideas.
Carlo Colombo says that for Attitude, he wanted her aft profile to have a new “sign,” much like a sculpture. He used a metal ring, as seen above, to frame her decks. (Fittingly, the yacht’s construction is all aluminum.) Inspiration came from a nautilus shell, famous buildings, and even the curves of Ferraris, he adds.
“Entering the boat is where a simple action becomes a true experience,” he comments. “Never before, a boat is capable of making the guest feel he is not really entering, but he is instead being immersed into an unusual yachting experience.” Speaking of immersed, the swim platform aboard Attitude lowers into the water, still within the ring. And, both A++ and Rossinavi wanted Attitude’s windows, from the hull sides to hallways, to be significantly larger. Some are, as you would expect, floor to ceiling.
In seeing Attitude from the side (above), you better appreciate the different approach to styling and spatial relations. Carlo Colombo prides A++ on addressing projects from both the interior and outside. He points out, rightfully so, that most yachts have separate interior designers and stylists. This can sometimes lead to out-of-sync spaces. Ultimately, of course, Attitude’s buyer can tailor the layout and decor, for 10 guests and nine crew. But, Rossinavi and A++ have a few proposals to make the most of the 30-foot (9-meter) beam. As seen below, they elicit the sensation of being in “a luxury villa in a true transportation from land to see,” Carlo Colombo explains.
Above all, a concept design should have a solid engineering foundation. Otherwise, it is no more than a pretty sketch on paper. Rossinavi collaborated with Arrabito Naval Architects for Attitude, starting with a fundamentally American design. They used lobster boats, known for having to handle sloppy conditions. Rossinavi also recognized the importance of keeping gross tonnage beneath 500, for regulatory and operational simplicity. Atttiude should additionally see a cruising speed of 16 knots and top speed of 20 knots under MTU power. Best range: 3,300 nautical miles. Further noteworthy: Attitude will meet the environmentally sensitive Green Plus notation of RINA.
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