Yacht Nasiba, Pioneering Health-Conscious, Eco-Sensitive Design

With a living wall inside a nearly entirely sustainable interior, the yacht Nasiba isn’t your average adventurer. Neither are her owners, and that’s the point. They match their youthful spirit for intrepid exploration with a strong focus on wellness onboard. The 145-footer (44-meter) is a floating home where non-toxic finishes and upcycled natural materials not only create serenity, but reflect immense analysis into the impact on health and the environment.

Hull number three in the Flexplorer series, Nasiba launched at Cantiere delle Marche on June 12. She somewhat resembles the yacht Maverick, the first Flexplorer, in profile. Of course, her owners had ideas of their own, including a panoramic crow’s nest as the uppermost of the four decks. Their family intends to venture far and wide while truly living aboard for long periods, to experience what the world’s oceans have to offer.

The green paint highlighting the yacht Nasiba certainly hints at the family’s love of nature. Stepping inside, however, is an immersive education into how living well is literally possible. Health and sustainability are extremely important to these owners. They wanted to create serene, tactile surroundings for relaxation and learning, with low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) materials and low-EMF (Electromagnetic Field) devices. Additionally, organic textures needed to contribute to clean living. In selecting Winch Design for the interiors, the owners found partners well versed in eco-minded options. Still, though, the studio’s in-house sustainable-materials specialist ensured every selection complied with global standards for environmental responsibility, physical health, and social factors like proper employment. “With the support of the very creative team from Winch Design and the capable owner’s team, CdM have approached this with an amazingly can-do attitude,” notes William Yates, the owners’ representative from WSuperyachts, who further introduced them to the shipyard.

The yacht Nasiba has an extraordinary array of pioneering approaches for yachting. For instance, a feature wall in the main saloon mimicking sand is made of crushed eggshells. On a related note, it’s an “educational wall,” too. The owners intend to add fascinating finds from their travels, therefore also ensuring the look is ever-evolving. That concept was equally important for the look and feel of the interiors.

To that end, the owners’ children have a combination playroom and classroom on the main deck with a treasures tree (above). Fallen tree limbs create a “tree of life,” and similar to the educational wall, they’ll display discoveries. Complementing it is a map of the world, in cork marquetry.

Throughout the yacht Nasiba, naturally knotted wood paneling covers walls. VOC-free wood floors with 3D patterns mimicking rippled sand, meanwhile, gently massages feet. The most impressive stimulus, though, comes from the living wall by the main stairway, using preserved moss. Winch Design even leveraged biomimicry for the stairway itself, using a sculptural piece from an elder tree’s root. Natural clay plaster covers the walls—a contemporary look coming from a non-toxic material.

There’s a lot more to appreciate in how the yacht Nasiba embraces nature. For instance, 350-year-old, long-felled wood forms the dining table and chairs. Even lighting plays a role. An infrared sauna near the master suite addresses muscle repair. Throughout the decks, the decorative lighting deliberately supports the body’s natural circadian rhythms. “From the many steps taken to mitigate EMF, to the infrared sauna, chilled plunge pool, and non-toxic and low VOC finishes throughout the interior, a good solution has always been found,” Yates says. “Lastly, though, the boat looks amazing!”

Delivery is set for later this year, when the owners will add substantial tenders and toys. The signature Flexplorer A-frame crane, tucking away flush with the deck when not in use, will launch them wherever the owners may travel.

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