The 560 Fly, which recently had its Asia premiere in Hong Kong, has reached over 50 global sales – and is now available with a refreshed interior.
Galeon 560 Fly
Dealer Asiamarine has announced that the Galeon 560 Fly has racked up over 50 sales in three years, following its world premiere at the 2023 Miami International Boat Show. The 560 Fly (click for Review) is also among Galeon models to benefit from an interior refresh by In Situ & Partners.
The Hong Kong-based studio first collaborated with Galeon on an interior update of the 640 Fly, which was presented at Boot Düsseldorf 2025, before designing the interior of the all-new 620 Fly that had its world premiere at last September’s Cannes Yachting Festival.
Galeon 560 Fly with Ocean-themed interior by In Situ & Partners
More recently, In Situ & Partners redesigned the interior of the 560 Fly, which was showcased with its new Ocean-themed décor at this year’s edition of Boot Düsseldorf, along with the brand’s 510 Sky, 450 HTC, 410 HTC and 335 GTO.
“This sophisticated Ocean theme, emphasising muted tones and natural materials for modern living aboard, attracted considerable international attention and a surge of global enquiries, further solidifying the model’s appeal,” Asiamarine stated.
Galeon 560 Fly with Ocean-themed interior by In Situ & Partners
In December 2025, Asiamarine staged the Asia premiere of the Galeon 560 Fly at the Hong Kong International Boat Show at Club Marina Cove. The model is still available for viewing.
Eric Noyel, Asiamarine’s founder and CEO, said: “The sales milestone of over 50 units is a powerful testament to the 560 Fly’s innovative engineering and sophisticated design.The enthusiastic response to the In Situ-designed interior in Düsseldorf confirms its status as a category leader, and we are hopeful to see more of these exceptional yachts arriving to meet growing interest across Asia.”
The ninth hull in Damen Yachting’s Amels 60 series, designed by Espen Øino and Winch Design, was launched following its recent sale.
Damen Yachting has confirmed that its latest Amels 60 – known internally as Amels 6009 – was launched just two weeks after it was sold. The 60m motoryacht is Damen Yachting’s first launch of 2026 and the ninth hull in the shipyard’s successful Amels 60 series to hit the water.
Rob Luijendijk, Damen Yachting’s Commercial Director, commented: “This latest launch and sale reflect the yachting market’s strong appetite for sustainable, versatile superyachts that combine proven pedigree with next-generation technology. The Amels 60 continues to offer a unique proposition for owners looking to combine the customisation with the certainty of proven naval architecture, predictable delivery timelines and tested performance.”
As with all other Amels 60 superyachts, the exterior of the ninth hull has been penned by Espen Øino. The interiors of the 853GT vessel have been styled by Winch Design, which had worked on three earlier Amels 60 interiors. The British studio has now collaborated on a total of 21 different Amels yachts.
According to the shipyard, the interiors of the latest Amels 60 have been designed with a “a coastal calm theme” inspired by “a Pacific Islands spirit”. This concept has been realised by incorporating sandy tones at the yacht’s swim platform and beach club level, shades of blue at sea level, and hues of red, green and gold at the bridge deck to emulate a treeline in seasonal colours.
The sundeck, which is the yacht’s fifth and highest deck, spans a generous 29m in length and is equipped with a jacuzzi for six guests, an alfresco dining area and bar, as well as a foredeck lounge that doubles as a helipad. The yacht has accommodation for up to 12 guests and 14 crew members. The owner’s suite features a private 7sqm fold-down balcony.
Powered by a hybrid propulsion system, Amels 6009 offers a top speed of 15.5 knots and a cruising range of 5,000nm. The next Amels 60, which will be the 10th unit in the series, is already under construction with delivery scheduled for 2027.
Equinoxe Yachts, part of the Sanlorenzo Group, has outlined the rapid growth of Sanlorenzo’s mono-brand charter fleet.
Just three years after Sanlorenzo acquired Equinoxe Yachts, the Sanlorenzo Charter Fleet has established itself as the world’s largest mono-brand charter fleet, growing from an initial 10 yachts to over 60 Sanlorenzo yachts available on the international charter market.
With 40 years of activity, more than 10,000 charter contracts, over 500 yachts sold, and an extensive international network, Equinoxe is recognised as one of the leading players in the industry and is a founding member of MYBA. Sanlorenzo announced the acquisition of Equinoxe in December 2022.
Alessandro Ussi, Managing Director and Co-founder of Equinoxe, said: “For over half a century, Sanlorenzo has been creating bespoke yachts that combine exclusivity, comfort and contemporary design, helping to set new quality standards in the high-end yachting sector.
“The integration of Equinoxe’s expertise has made it possible to offer clients a premium, turnkey service, bringing together the excellence of Italian craftsmanship with a way of experiencing the sea in complete harmony with beauty.”
Today, the Sanlorenzo Charter Fleet offers a selection of recently built yachts, most of which were launched within the last three years and are positioned in key cruising areas such as the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and the Pacific.
The Mediterranean remains the most sought-after region among charter clients, with particularly strong demand focused on Italy and the French Riviera.
An analysis of charter contracts highlights a strong preference for Sanlorenzo models from the SD (semi-displacement) and SX (crossover) lines. The SD96 is the most requested model, followed by the SX88 and SD118, “confirming the appeal of yachts that combine generous volumes, long-range capability and outstanding onboard liveability”, Equinoxe stated.
Equinoxe added: “The offering is increasingly appreciated by yacht owners, who recognise that regular charter activity helps maintain optimal efficiency and reliability, while a consistently active crew ensures the highest professional standards. At the same time, charter operations generate growing financial returns, making this model particularly attractive.”
‘Baptised among the mountains’, the first Seadeck 9 was launched in front of a huge audience at Azimut’s upgraded Avigliana shipyard.
Azimut has launched the first hull of the Seadeck 9, the new flagship of its Seadeck line of eco-conscious motoryachts featuring exterior design by Alberto Mancini and interiors by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez. The first Seadeck 9 will be delivered to her owner this summer and debut at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival from September 8-13.
With an overall length of 25.6m (84ft) and a beam of 6.3m (20ft 8in), the Seadeck 9 is the biggest yacht built to date in Azimut’s Aviglana facilities, which have been expanded and upgraded as part of a €50 million investment plan that now enables production of yachts up to 27m in length.
The first hull was launched with great fanfare in front of factory workers, the owner and Azimut|Benetti Group principals including Chair Giovanna Vitelli and CEO Marco Valle.
“Avigliana represents a unique reality in the industry,” said Vitelli, who was among several VIPs to address the crowd.
Andrea Antichi (GM, Azimut), Giovanna Vitelli (Chair, Azimut|Benetti) and Marco Valle (CEO, Azimut|Benetti)
“Building boats at the feet of mountains has encouraged us to develop new solutions, to push our technical and engineering capabilities to the limit, and to manage the entire process, from fibreglass and carbon to the finished boat. Seadeck 9 is the product of 50 years spent making the unthinkable possible, 50 years of challenges overcome.”
Like earlier Seadeck models, the Seadeck 9 is focused around the aft ‘Fun Island’, where drop-down sides open on both sides of the cockpit, which is centred around a spa pool. The yacht offers a three-level aft terrace, with three steps down to a full-beam aft platform, while a hydraulic platform with integrated steps can be lowered into the water.
As well as aft sliding doors, the saloon also benefits from sliding doors on the starboard side. For the interiors, Azimut continues the series’ principle of using recycled and recyclable materials.
“Each space interprets the principles of ‘Conscious Design’ by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez: empathetic spaces where beauty and well-being reinforce each other,” Azimut stated.
“Thun & Rodriguez create a simple and elegant language centred on the relationship between people and the environment. The large, floor-to-ceiling windows and natural light deliver on the back-to-nature promise even inside, thanks to an architecture that becomes alive and sensorial, transforming with the sea.”
Fitted with three 1,000hp Volvo Penta D13-IPS1350 engines, the Seadeck 9 is estimated to reach 29 knots. The model is also available with Volvo Penta’s hybrid propulsion system.
Greenline: From power management to design philosophy
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A conversation with Alessandro Lorenzon, Global Business Director and Chief Experience Officer at Greenline Yachts.
Alessandro Lorenzon
Greenline Yachts is renowned for its hybrid propulsion, but it also builds diesel-powered boats, right?
Yes. In fact, our sales are about half diesel-only models and half diesel-electric hybrids. One or two boats each year are also pure electric powered. It is a busy marketplace for diesel yachts in the 39-58ft category, but Greenline boats stand out. Our technology makes a diesel boat more comfortable, easier to use and less fuel hungry.
How is a diesel yacht from Greenline Yachts different to its competitors?
What makes a conventional Diesel Powertrain from Greenline different to any other diesel boat is first and foremost the way we manage the energy on board. Thanks to our solar roofing, you already have a free source of energy that is always there, always available, and that’s standard on all our boats.
Secondly, we offer the option of additional battery banks, where you can store energy coming from the rooftop or recovered from the diesel engine. You then get the benefit of this energy later at anchor, silently running the boat’s hotel facilities – from air-conditioning to induction cooking. This means that you use the generator far less, reducing diesel consumption and lowering maintenance costs. But more than that, you will have better comfort, because there’s no noise, no smell and no vibration.
And is this technology mature?
Yes and no. Our power management system is in a class of its own, and already offers up to 48 hours of silent operation at anchor when you take our extended Power Pack. We include solar panels as standard on the coachroof of every model and these can generate several kilowatts of power in the heat of a sunny summer’s day.
Greenline 58 Fly
But of course, the technology is still improving, driven by advances in the automotive and renewable worlds.
When I joined this company, the photovoltaic panels on top of the roof were rated at 280W. Now we use 450W panels and they are already talking about 500-520W. In just two years, that’s an almost 70 per cent improvement in the performance for the same area.
The same thing is happening with batteries. And this is what we really need, because we need to push 10 tonnes of boat through a liquid, which requires much more energy than just rolling wheels on a flat surface.
[Greenline owner] Vladimir Zinchenko is obsessed with innovation, so he’s always trying to push the boundaries. We are always in evolution, and this is what makes this company special. We fear no competition, because we’re always moving. So, the brands that follow our lead are always going to be chasing. On the other hand, they can only help us in spreading the word of alternative power and propulsion options.
What is the advantage of Hybrid Propulsion?
I think we all know that the electric revolution is under way now. Those people 15 years ago who said that they would never buy an electric car because it has a range of just 50 miles – you don’t hear them so much anymore, because e-cars can do 300-400 miles between charges. Boating is now heading in the same direction.
Our 6G H-Drive system already gives you silent manoeuvring and medium-range passage making under pure electric power. When running faster under the diesel engine, it skims off spare power to refill the batteries that power another 48 hours of silent hotel systems when you drop anchor.
The input and output of energy is managed with Greenline’s unique hybrid control unit, which is visually integrated with your Simrad display, so you have all the data on your dashboard. The hybrid option will enlarge your possibilities of enjoyment on board your boat, and, of course, give you more comfort.
So, you offer your owners a path towards Hybrid Yachting?
Yes, it’s kind of a modular offer we have. You start with pure diesel propulsion, add our special power pack with more battery bank, bigger alternators and Greenline power management system. And then you step up to the hybrid – or to the electric – to maximise your experience and your comfort or board.
Transitioning from pure diesel to alternative propulsion is one of our missions. But we must reach the diesel purists first, otherwise we can’t even start the conversation.
Can you foresee a time when purely electrical propulsion is viable for mainstream yachts?
We already have some markets where this is reality such as Scandinavia and America’s inland waterways. And closer to home, there is Lake Balaton in Hungary, where combustion engines are not allowed. A client came to me recently to discuss a fully electric version of the Greenline 45 Fly, which is a project we have already studied and is ready to go.
Does hybrid require a change in yachting philosophy?
Let me just be clear: I do not believe in ‘educating’ boaters. I believe that smart people can listen to a story and extract what matters to them, to make their experience on their own boat better. And that’s the message behind our Responsible Yachting idea.
For instance, are we really using the boats and are we really enjoying the sea the way it should be enjoyed if we go at 30 knots? Or is the sea meant to be seen and lived at five knots, or 10 knots?
I always like to say that hybrid builds a circle around you – a circle of energy inputs and outputs but also a circle of experiences. The way you use this circle – in other words, your experience onboard – can differ from one person to the other, from one situation to the other. You can live your boat – with the same specs, same power options – differently to my boat, and we can interpret boating completely differently.
These different interpretations, angles and usages transform the circle into a three-dimensional sphere, which we now call the Sphere of Greenline’s Experience.
What starts with the philosophy moves forward with the materials, sourced locally using a short supply chain, reducing the carbon footprint, using high-quality procedures like infusion, recycling offcuts of production and much more to stay and respect our community. Responsible Yachting is then the key to unleash the potential of your Sphere of Experience.
How is the design language at Greenline Yachts evolving?
This is another very important factor for our customers. Our concept of gentleman yachting is a fil rouge that links all our products, no matter what period they date from. Greenline’s DNA includes comfort, hospitality, space, natural light, easy ventilation and an easy flow between different areas.
A few years ago, we started working with Marco Casali who helped us bring superyacht design philosophy into our smaller yachts, to give our customer the solutions that would make them feel more comfortable. We’re not looking for the wow factor, but additions that are soundly tested and deeply practical. Things like increasing the glazing area, greater headroom in the saloon and wider doors.
Where will Greenline Yachts be in 10 years’ time?
My dream is to have a company with a leadership position in bringing technology and a new experience into the boating world. We build approximately 50 to 60 boats per year, but I believe that our factory is easily able to triple these volumes if the market demands it. I don’t think we will need 10 years to get there – we’re ready to be a 100-plus boat builder now.
What does the perfect day on a Greenline look like for you?
I’m from Venice and Venetians spend an incredible number of hours on the water. My perfect day is one where I take my boat early in the morning and I start navigating the lagoon, possibly towards the northern part, where you will see wetlands, nice canals and enjoy a lot of wildlife.
Or I set out from Portoroz (Greenline’s home port in Slovenia), heading for Croatia. On a winter’s day, the boat will be cutting through the waves of a glistening sea and sometimes, if you’re lucky, you see dolphins. Not for nothing is the Greenline logo a circle formed by dolphins chasing each other.
A leading light in Riva’s five-strong Flybridge family, the 112’ Dolcevita Super keeps the exterior styling consistent with its predecessor while introducing market-leading features. Words: Katia Damborsky; Photos: Ferretti Group
Riva 112’ Dolcevita Super is a 34m, 150-tonne flybridge motoryacht
It’s hard to supersize a Riva. For anyone not in the yachting world, the brand conjures up an image of a mahogany-clad speedboat tracing elegant lines across a glassy Italian lake, mountains in the background, and a James Bond-style character behind the wheel. That kind of old-school glamour is what Riva is synonymous with, and that legacy continues to fare well for the heritage yacht builder, which forms part of yachting giant Ferretti Group.
But as gorgeous as they may be, those glossy runabouts are now just a part of the Riva fleet of offerings, which include the Open, Sportfly and Flybridge ranges, as well as the 50m-plus metal superyachts built at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona.
The 112’ Dolcevita Super tops 25 knots with two 2,638hp mtu 16V engines
According to recent data, Riva delivered around 30 superyacht units in 2024, and the builder recently announced the 70Metri, which will succeed the 54Metri as the brand’s flagship. However, the brand’s perennial problem has always been: how do you go bigger while keeping the Riva essence?
On the 112’ Dolcevita Super, one of Riva’s multiple new models in 2025, the brief was clear: keep it simple. No fuss, no trends, no fanfare. Take the Riva silhouette and elongate it, and try to keep the lines faithful to the early models, but without sacrificing the ‘standard’ requests that clients require from their yachts.
The beach club’s drop-down bulwarks and integrated sunpad are among notable differences to the 110’ Dolcevita
Produced at Riva’s La Spezia shipyard, dedicated to the brand’s yachts from 70-130ft, the 112’ Dolcevita Super had its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival.
WATERSIDE LIVING
Design of the 34m flybridge motoryacht is by Officina Italiana Design, which has been working with Riva since 1994, when the studio was co-founded by Mauro Micheli (Chief Designer) and Sergio Beretta (Sales Director). The studio will continue its long-held partnership with the brand until at least 2030, following a recent renewal.
The 112’ Dolcevita Super condenses all those years of collaboration with a particular nod to its predecessor, the 110’ Dolcevita, which hit the market in 2018. But there are some clear refinements at play here, too.
One of the key evolutions is the beach club. At the stern, a generous 35sqm waterfront area folds out over the water, with lateral platforms on port and starboard that provide both sunbathing area and water access.
Overview of the beach club and aft end of the flybridge
The three-side waterside zone has been designed to sit ‘ultra-low’, ensuring the best-possible connection to the water, and benefits from a sweep of sunpads that create a veritable chill-out zone that extends well beyond what you can create with loose furniture alone.
This is one of the best uses of alfresco spaces on the yacht, but Riva doesn’t overlook all the other waterfront living opportunities available.
At the bow, clients are invited to choose whether to have a second sofa or to install a jacuzzi, and the jacuzzi can be smartly hidden away when not in use.
The foredeck includes a C-shaped sofa, triple sunpad and a further two-person sunpad two steps down; a spa pool is optional
Meanwhile, up on the two-level flybridge, the entire deck has been rethought to feel like an open-air saloon.
Up here, there’s a large living area aft, a central section with a cocktail bar, barbecue, stools, a drop-down television, and a dining space. All of this is shaded by an interesting hard-top with louvred slats for airflow and a snaking segment of glass that lets natural light stream down during the day.
The hardtop zone includes a dining area, galley-bar, upper helm and access to the pilothouse
INTERIOR OPTIONS
Big windows and natural light were a consideration from the get-go. “We have a lot of light throughout,” points out Massimo Jannone, Ferretti Group’s Sales Director for Serial Business.
In the main saloon, full-height glass flanks both sides of the saloon.
Riva “enhanced the windows at the bow, not only to strengthen and highlight the exterior design but also to have much more light inside,” Jannone explains.
On hull one, the saloon features the optional aft-dining layout, which offers an expansive lounge midships shown here with three Poltrona Frau sofas
As you enter, you’re greeted by the formal dining area aft and a lounge forward, a flipped version of what you might predict. That’s because the hull displayed at Cannes (and which is pictured) shows one of the two main layout options Riva offers for the saloon, along with the more conventional aft lounge and midships dining.
It’s “always a personal choice,” confirms a Riva spokesperson, and “in this case, the owners decided to have the dining area aft”.
The selected option works well as the midships lounge includes a forward-facing sofa and two longer, facing sofas, with the area benefiting from the breeze and views provided when sliding doors to port are opened. In the optional layout, the aft lounge includes an L-shaped sofa in the port corner.
The saloon includes opening doors on the port side
In another play with conventions, the galley is on the starboard side. Surprisingly bright and generous, it leads down to the crew area. The crew mess features an extendable table in a comfortable mess and three cabins for a total of five crew.
For guests, the cabin count is five, including a main-deck owner’s suite that sprawls across a single level with an aft-facing berth and a well-sized en suite. It’s accessed via the port-side corridor, where you might usually expect to find the galley access, but on this model, the layout was inverted “to create a bigger area on that side, for the owner’s cabin,” explains a Riva spokesperson.
RIVA SIGNATURES
Across the yacht, high-gloss rosewood, black hammered leather trims, and lacquered surfaces work alongside classic Riva accents like stainless steel, turquoise linens, and mahogany touches.
The master suite is accessed from the port side of the saloon
The Riva emblem is engraved in the door handles, the tabletops, and the treads of the doors, adding an elegance and level of detail that reminds you why Rivas are still so highly regarded. It’s the kind of element, like the glass section on the sundeck, that doesn’t necessarily add any practical use, but serves as a purely aesthetic touch.
Elsewhere, acoustic comfort has been addressed. The bulkhead between crew and guest zones has been reinforced on the lower deck, and the flooring has been redesigned to reduce vibrations and slamming.
Flanked by two wardrobes, the owner’s bed faces aft to a large TV and the door to a wide bathroom with twin sinks and large, sea-view shower
Under the hood, the standard propulsion package comprises twin 2,638hp mtu 16V 2000 M96L engines, which power the yacht to a top speed of 25.5 knots and a cruising speed of around 23 knots. Alternatively, for owners subject to tighter emissions or simply seeking the optional spec, twin MTU 16V 2000 M97L units with SCR system are available.
The 112’ Dolcevita Super is a cleverly scaled translation of Riva’s DNA, but done with a light hand. This boat isn’t flashier, but it’s certainly more generous in its volumes and more comfortable in its selection of spaces.
The starboard hallway leads to the stunning, all-white galley
By ticking all the boxes that today’s yacht owners are looking for, but with the added benefits of performance and pedigree, the 112’ Dolcevita Super delivers. And does so with the kind of quiet confidence that says: “Yes, this is a Riva – but bigger.”
The Aquila 50 Sail will be among world premieres at this year’s five-day Miami International Boat Show in Florida.
Aquila 50 Sail
Aquila is staging the world premiere of its first sailing catamaran, the 50 Sail, at ‘Sailor’s Cove’ (Dock E) during this year’s Miami International Boat Show from February 11-15. The brand was also planning to unveil the 45 Sport, but ‘weather delays’ mean the debut of the open powercat has been postponed to the Palm Beach International Boat Show in late March.
Aquila announced the 50 Sail last year, along with the 44 Sail and 60 Sail. The 50 Sail has a solid foredeck, flybridge-to-foredeck stairs, four, five or six cabins, plus the choice of diesel engines or silent, emission-free Hybrid Ocean Drive™ propulsion.
Aquila’s power display at Collins Avenue (Dock IC 511 A-F) includes three models from the flybridge Yacht line (54, 50 and 46), a 42 Coupe enclosed outboard cruiser, and the 47 Molokai and 36 Molokai from the brand’s Offshore line of high-speed outboard fishing boats.
Jean Raas, Chief Product Officer at Aquila Catamarans and CEO of Aquila USA, said:“This is an exciting show for us, with a unique launch. The Aquila DNA of innovation, strength and quality runs throughout the 50 Sail, and we look forward to welcoming everyone onboard this model for an exclusive first look. With seven vessels on display at this year’s show, we’re displaying a truly versatile portfolio to meet the distinct lifestyles and expectations of today’s boaters.”
Aquila’s early 2026 debuts of the 50 Sail at Miami and 45 Sport at Palm Beach follow last year’s world premieres of the 42 Coupe and 46 Coupe at the Miami show and the 46 Yacht at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.
Interior Design Trends for 2026’s Year of the Fire Horse
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From playing with red’s spectrum as an anchor colour to incorporating layered textures in spaces, here are eight interior trends for 2026.
By Joe Lim
As 2026 ushers in the year of the fire horse, LUXUO identifies eight interior trends shaped by the zodiac’s defining traits of speed, confidence and forward momentum. These shifts point to spaces that are more expressive and less restrained, reflecting a growing appetite for interiors that utilise physical space with individual character rather than quiet neutrality.
Red is Not Just Red
Orange is a hue of red’s spectrum, so using it as a feature wall in this home can be the right choice.
A peach-focused theme in this interior features a coral-pink sofa and rouge wall in the dining space. Image: @Rose Aki Home.by.me
One has to be confident about using red and the right time to use it is in 2026 for the fire horse year. Firstly, one must understand that red moves beyond an accent colour and it becomes a structural element in interiors — shaping one’s mood within a space. Deep reds are applied to walls, cabinetry and upholstery to create rooms that feel grounded. The colour red is not just limited to crimson or scarlet — it embraces the full spectrum of colours of fire. This includes hues such as orange, vermillion, amber, burnt sienna, terracotta, rust, ochre, copper, tangerine, peach, coral, apricot and salmon, to name a few.
Interior designers are starting to favour controlled saturation rather than decorative splashes, pairing reds or oranges with mineral surfaces and matte finishes to prevent excess. This approach mirrors the fashion industry’s return to powerful colour statements. Beyond walls and furniture, red lighting accents, artwork and curated objects reinforce this colour theme. Shades of red also interact with natural light, intensifying warmth or softening intensity depending on the time of day. This spectrum of fiery hues mirrors the Fire Horse’s energy, infusing spaces with vitality and forward momentum.
A burnt sienna shade on the Extrasoft leather sofas by Living Divani helps to anchor the look and adds warmth to the living area. Image: Living Divani.
In the historic city of Suzhuo, China, a 1000-square-metre residence marries the spirit of Jiangnan aesthetics with contemporary furnishings. The living area opens onto a generous internal garden and to complement the verdant view, Living Divani’s Extrasoft sofa modules in burnt sienna provide an inviting space and comfortable seating. The dynamic modularity of the sofa not only becomes the focal point of everyday life but the seating’s colour anchors the interior to create a convivial living space to relax and mingle.
Patterns That Drive Visual Momentum
If you think patterns are passe, think again. One can gain confidence by deploying it judiciously. The power of patterns in 2026 is used to generate visual “movement” rather than serve as ornamental decoration. Geometric repeats, enlarged motifs and directional layouts introduce rhythm into interiors that might otherwise feel static. Floors, walls and soft furnishings are treated as part of a single visual system, encouraging continuity rather than contrast. The effect is immersive and a deliberate rejection of nostalgia or neutrality. Patterns can be used as a tool for curating spatial energy and identity.
Designers are also exploring layered patterns, mixing traditional motifs with modern graphics to heighten visual interest and break uniformity. Subtle variations in texture and scale add additional movement and tactile interest to interiors.
Damask patterns made from mosaics dot the bathroom’s feature wall in one of the guestrooms at Macalister Mansion in Penang, Malaysia. Image: Macalister Mansion.
Do not be misled by the eight-key Macalister Mansion’s colonial façade. The design intent reveals itself indoors, where contemporary interventions define the experience. In selected guestrooms, bathrooms are anchored by mosaic feature walls depicting pixelated damask motifs. The enlarged pattern introduces scale and visual tension, offset by restrained lighting and Duravit sanitary ware.
Geometry and repetition are used to establish rhythm, proving how surface treatment alone can recalibrate an everyday space and heighten sensory engagement. Just as the Fire Horse gallops with speed and confidence, these dynamic patterns propel the eye across the room, creating rhythm and motion.
Curved Forms Lead Spatial Flow
The aesthetics of Meliá Pattaya Hotel’s rooms are all about curved forms: ceiling arches, mirrors, window frames and the TV console wall feature. Image: Meliá Pattaya Hotel.
As many architects and interior designers are moving away from linearity, curves of all manner and form are now at the forefront of interior and architecture trends. Furniture and architecture in 2026 increasingly rely on curved forms to guide circulation and soften spatial transitions. Curved layouts echo the horse’s graceful, flowing movement, allowing interiors to move with ease and natural energy.
Rounded sofas, elliptical tables and arched thresholds replace rigid layouts, creating interiors that feel more fluid and socially oriented. These shapes support movement and interaction while reducing visual tension. The trend reflects a broader rejection of hard minimalism in favour of comfort and continuity. Curved partitions, archways and rounded cabinetry further reinforce organic movement, while lighting and accessories are selected to echo these soft lines. Designers are considering ergonomics and human scale when implementing curves to ensure the space feels welcoming and sophisticated.
Curved window arches define the architectural facade of Meliá Pattaya Hotel, and because arches are pure forms, the aesthetics remain timeless. Image: Meliá Pattaya Hotel.
Opened in February 2025, the 234-key Meliá Pattaya Hotel is a design-forward hospitality project overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. Public spaces are anchored by a rooftop Chinese restaurant, alongside a spa and a mix of dining concepts spanning Thai and Japanese-Peruvian cuisines.
The interiors blend modern luxury with Thai sensibilities, drawing subtle cues from the Mediterranean coast — where the hotel’s Spanish roots are founded. In the guestrooms, soft curves define the architecture, from arched doorways to shaped mirror frames and recessed ceiling alcoves
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A hospitality space with curved forms in ceilings, furniture, alcoves and door arches can inspire one to create some of these elements at home. Image: Meliá Pattaya Hotel.
Feature walls are marked by graphic interpretations of rolling blue waves, offering a restrained visual link to Pattaya’s coastline and reinforcing the hotel’s relaxed, resort-driven identity. Nodding to more curved architecture, the lobby’s sinuous interior details are evidenced in the arched alcove LED lights that come together as pixels to create a vivid design on the ceiling. Take inspiration from curved interiors by making a trip down to Meliá Pattaya Hotel and perhaps have a greater understanding and appreciation of how sinuous design can be purposeful and relevant in 2026.
The Ceiling Takes Centre Stage
The ceiling of a sunroom in a Beverly Hills home is draped in a Rogers & Goffigon linen. Image: Trevor Tondro.
Ceilings in 2026 are treated as deliberate design surfaces rather than passive backdrops. By thinking of this surface as the fifth wall, many designers are embracing it as a forward-thinking idea of dressing it up. Colour, texture and architectural detailing are used to establish hierarchy and mood — particularly in living and dining areas. Designers introduce plaster reliefs, timber panelling or integrated lighting grids to draw the eye upward and reinforce proportion.
This renewed focus adds depth without increasing clutter. Ceilings can also incorporate murals, acoustic solutions or subtle metallic finishes to enhance drama. Layered lighting, coffered patterns and recessed coves further shape ambience, while sculptural elements or reflective surfaces create movement and intrigue. Such treatments allow architects and interior designers to craft vertical storytelling, turning overhead spaces into experiential features that actively define the character and rhythm of a room. Elevating the ceiling reflects the Fire Horse’s upward momentum, drawing the eye skyward and energising the space.
The walls and ceiling in a Chinese salon in the Old Town of Seville, Spain, are covered in custom hand-painted silver-gilt paper. Image: Rocardo Labougie.
Treat the ceiling as a fifth wall rather than an afterthought. It can anchor an entire design scheme when handled with intent. In rooms featuring a Regency-style chandelier, a custom hand-painted silver-gilt paper treatment can heighten drama without overwhelming the space. This approach is evident in a Chinese salon in Seville, reimagined by Spanish architect and interior decorator Amaro Sánchez de Moya. The room was designed around a Regency chandelier sourced from a Paris flea market. Its presence informed the use of gleaming silver-gilt paper overhead, paired with bespoke sofas upholstered in Nobilis velvet and a Gastón y Daniela damask.
Texture as a Primary Design Tool
Stags Head Steakhouse at Pan Pacific Marina offers a rich, layered interior reminiscent of dining in an esteemed dining hall of an Edwardian estate in the UK. Image: Stag Heads Steakhouse.
Take confidence in using textures in interiors. Many designers are now realising that textures in spatial contexts can be a powerful tool to define zones, create depth and introduce tactile interest, transforming flat surfaces into engaging, layered environments without relying solely on colour or pattern. Texture can be used to balance bolder colour and form.
Layered textures mimic the horse’s layered strength and agility, adding tactile depth that embodies resilience and vitality. Bouclé, raw timber, brushed stone and plastered surfaces introduce tactility that tempers visual intensity. These materials are layered with intent, creating spaces that feel robust and lived in. Texture functions as a grounding device, particularly in expressive interiors. Designers also integrate mixed finishes, such as glossy ceramics beside matte stone or soft textiles against polished metals to heighten sensory contrast. Strategic layering ensures that interiors feel dynamic while remaining harmonious, encouraging closer inspection and tactile engagement.
The library and bar lounge of Stags Head Steakhouse, Pan Pacific Marina, also channels the gentlemen’s club feel. Image: Stags Head Steakhouse.
The newly opened, 150-seat Stags Head Steakhouse at Pan Pacific Marina draws on neo-Georgian architectural principles, reinterpreting classic British proportions, intricate wood panelling and ceiling treatments through a contemporary lens. Designed by global hospitality studio EDG, the interiors aim to create a rich, layered setting to complement the restaurant’s menu, which centres on wood-fired F1
Wagyu and classic steak cuts under executive chef Oliver Hyde. References to Georgian and Edwardian dining halls are evident, where order, proportion and material richness shaped the mood of formal gatherings and gentlemen’s clubs. To achieve this, the main dining room features walnut timber throughout, paired with tailored drapery, Italian leather upholstery on chairs and banquettes and bespoke metal detailing in the light fittings.
Hyde opines, “Stags Head Steakhouse is built around a very honest and steadfast promise — that every plate that leaves the pass has to respect the animal, the craft and the guest. We also believe the rich, layered interiors should complement the meal to create a stellar dining experience.”
Technology That Supports Movement
Smart tech at home should be always invisible but accessible. Image: zeninteriorsbh.com
Move with speed and efficiency like a horse pulling a carriage. A smart home with technology accessible in an instant is the ultimate enabler, allowing spaces to adapt seamlessly to one’s needs while maintaining comfort, control and style. Smart technology in 2026 interiors prioritises adaptability and ease rather than display. Lighting, climate and sound systems respond to daily patterns, allowing spaces to shift function throughout the day. Integration is discreet, preserving visual coherence while improving comfort. This reflects a broader expectation that interiors should move with their occupants, not restrict them.
Like the Fire Horse, technology enables fluid, confident movement through space, empowering inhabitants to act with foresight and precision. Designers focus on invisible integration, ensuring that controls are intuitive and interfaces blend with surfaces. Automation extends to window treatments, energy management and environmental monitoring, creating interiors that are efficient without detracting from aesthetic appeal.
Smart lighting should remain unobtrusive while offering intuitive control, whether via a switch or voice command. Image: Designspace.ae.
Smart technology in modern interiors should enhance comfort and function without dominating aesthetics. Integrate IoT-connected (for example Internet of Things) lighting, climate and sound systems that adapt to daily routines and natural light. Conceal controls behind finishes, use voice or app operation for simplicity and link devices through unified networks so spaces feel intuitive and responsive rather than cluttered by visible tech. Smart lighting systems contribute to home security by simulating occupancy when no one is home. Timers and remote control features allow users to create schedules or control lights from anywhere, deterring potential intruders. Integration with other smart security devices — such as cameras and alarms — further enhances the safety of the home.
Material Contrast with Intent
Wood, metal and marble elements dot a sophisticated guestroom at Macalister Mansion, Penang. Image: Macalister Mansion.
Embolden oneself with confidence by combining multiple materials in any interior setting. Thoughtful layering of wood, stone, metal, textiles and glass can define zones, add depth and create tactile interest, transforming flat or predictable spaces into dynamic environments that feel curated, intentional and visually engaging without overwhelming the overall design.
Interiors in 2026 rely on purposeful material contrast to create tension and clarity. Burnished metals meet untreated stone, dark timbers sit alongside polished surfaces and glossy finishes offset raw textures. These pairings emphasise craftsmanship and longevity rather than trend-driven novelty. Designers are using subtle colour harmonies and reflective elements to link contrasting materials, ensuring cohesion. Attention to ageing and patina helps to retain authenticity, while considered detailing highlights each material’s inherent qualities. The juxtaposition of surfaces mirrors the Fire Horse’s balance of power and elegance, reinforcing spaces that are dynamic yet harmonious.
Red marble becomes the focal point of this vanity nook, paired with wood and metal details — offering a rich, layered interior feel. Image: Macalister Mansion.
Macalister Mansion is a design-led boutique hotel where a restrained colonial façade gives way to carefully layered interiors. Across just eight guestrooms, the hotel leans into material richness: coloured marbles from Italy, Turkey, Albania and China define each room category, paired with bespoke carpets, commissioned artworks and tailored joinery. Take inspiration from the hotel’s modern colonial interiors — exposed truss beams, wrought-iron balconies and a spiral staircase to the turret preserve architectural character without nostalgia.
Rooms are grouped into MMesmeric, MMarvel and MMonarch collections, each differing in scale, layout and marble palette, yet unified by calm tones and considered detailing. Restored in 2012, the century-old mansion feels intimate and personal yet contemporary. Bathrooms are finished in silver-and-white mosaic patterns, while bedrooms prioritise generous proportions, considered lighting and tactile furnishings. Shared spaces — including a reading landing, poolside garden and bar — extend the interior language, creating a quiet rhythm between heritage structure and contemporary hospitality design.
Intentional Clutter and Personal Curation
A home with a mish-mash of decor items from far-flung countries, work cohesively to achieve an “intentional clutter” look. Image: Jake Curtis @House&Garden UK.
Be bold and confident in curating space with “intentional clutter”. Transform a wall shelf into a gallery of ceramic treasures gathered from travels or create a vertical display celebrating a collection of vinyl records, letting personal objects tell a story while adding depth, texture and personality to the interiors.
Curated displays echo the Fire Horse’s individuality and boldness, letting personality and confidence shine through in every corner. Intentional clutter is the art of layering personal objects to create a lived-in, meaningful interior. Success lies in curation, each piece — whether a travel souvenir, antique or found object — earns its place. Group items into small vignettes on shelves, tables or mantels, mixing heights, textures and materials to maintain visual interest. Combine vintage and contemporary objects to add depth, while keeping surfaces partially clear to avoid a chaotic feel. Functional items — books, kitchenware, textiles — can double as décor, reinforcing utility. Regularly rotate or refresh displays to reflect evolving tastes and experiences. Done well, intentional clutter balances personal narrative with compositional order, resulting in spaces that feel authentic, expressive and inviting without appearing messy. It celebrates individuality while maintaining cohesion, letting every object contribute to a story.
Eclectic lounge with intentional clutter bookshelf displays by Decorilla designer, Catherine W. Image: Decorilla.
Therefore, interiors with intentional clutter feel purposeful when personal objects anchor the scheme. A cabinet bought in Marrakesh sits comfortably beside a mid-century chair found at an antiques fair, while a charity shop vase punctuates a modern console. Balance comes from colour, proportion and context, letting each piece speak without dominating.
Grouping objects into vignettes, rotating displays and leaving breathing space enhances cohesion, allowing each item to tell its story. An interior with character speaks boldly about the homeowner’s love for layered environments because the individual decor pieces work cohesively with the furniture, lighting, room colour and even surfaces.
The Groupe Beneteau brand is planning to stage three world premieres at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.
Prestige is scheduled to stage the global debut of the F6.7 at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 8-13, where it also plans to debut two new versions of current models from its M-Line of multihull motoryachts.
As part of the brand’s overhaul of its F-Line of flybridge monohull motoryachts, the company has already released the F4.3, F4.9 and F5.7, which will next be complemented by the F6.7, the new flagship of the series.
The cockpit features a large aft-facing sunpad with storage underneath and a moveable backrest that doubles as the back of a forward-facing sofa. A large table and an aft-facing sofa complete the dining set-up.
Outdoor areas include the flybridge, which is fitted with a wet bar and one or two-seat helm station to port, and a dinette and forward sunpad to starboard, while the aft area can remain clear or include loose furniture. The foredeck includes a forward-facing sofa and a large sunpad that can adjust to include an aft-facing sofa.
On the main deck, the interior starts with a full-width saloon, where an L-shaped sofa to starboard faces a sofa and retractable TV to port.
Forward is the galley, with the main cooking area along the starboard side and two layout options for the rest of the area. One is with a central island and a long bar counter with bar stools, plus a long counter to port. The classic option is with a central island counter and a sofa with table to port.
The lower deck is available with four cabins including a full-beam owner’s suite forward with a port-facing bed. There’s a full-beam VIP midships, also with a port-facing bed and en-suite bathroom, plus a twin guest cabin to starboard, and a smaller bunk cabin and shared third bathroom to port. A three-cabin version is available with a laundry room instead of the port cabin.
Prestige also plans to debut the M6 and M8 Evo multihull motoryachts at the Cannes show in September. The M6 is a renamed and upgraded version of the M48 that started the M-Line series with its debut at Cannes in 2022, since when the entry model has sold over 80 units.
The M8 Evo is an evolution of the M8, the 65ft series flagship that debuted in 2023. Developed from owner experience and feedback, the Evo edition is offered with two distinct interior moods, different propulsion options, and “increased flexibility in layouts and a higher level of customisation, allowing each yacht to reflect the lifestyle of her owner”.
Following on from the world premiere of its 50m Bel1 last September, the Italian shipyard has launched the 53m Heed.
Rossinavi, founded and owned by the Rossi family, has splashed the full-custom 53m Heed in Pisa. An all-aluminum, fast-displacement superyacht, Heed featuresexterior design by Alberto Mancini Yacht Design, interior design by Achille Salvagni Architetti and naval architecture by Arrabito.
The owner’s representative, Matty Zadnikar of SeaNet SuperYachts, is coordinating the designers and the construction process as the Belgian oversees the build of the grey-hulled Heed, which has a beam of 9.1m and a maximum draft of 2.5m.
Alberto Mancini, founder of Alberto Mancini Yacht Design, carefully considered the yacht’s living spaces and layouts as he worked on designing a 53m-long yacht with a sub-500GT volume.
“Working within the 499GT threshold allowed us to rethink proportion and space with greater freedom. Placing the owner’s suite forward on the upper deck creates a quieter, more intimate connection with the sea,” Mancini said. “The metallic grey hull reveals the beauty of the yacht’s clean, sculpted surfaces through a delicate play of light and shadow throughout the day.”
Situated forward on the upper deck, the owner’s suite offers panoramic views and has access to a private outdoor space that includes a pool designed for counter-current swimming. There’s also a pool in the aft beach club, which features fold-down side platforms for expanded space over the water.
Other outdoor areas include an open ‘observation deck’ designed as an exclusive lookout point, offering elevated views and a quiet space for relaxation above the bridge deck.
Indoor areas include a spacious, fully glazedmain saloon that presents uninterrupted sea views and abundant natural light. The main deck also includes a panoramic dining areathat benefits from a starboard-side fold-down balcony, creating an indoor-outdoor dining experience.
Technology includes an onboardbattery system that allows silent, emission-free operation at anchor with the generators switched off.
Federico Rossi(Leaders, Issue 85), Rossinavi’s COO, said: “Heed has been an extremely stimulating project, one that will truly leave its mark on the market. With generous open spaces, a panoramic owner’s cabin and a large pool, it is a yacht designed to be lived on, where functionality leads without compromising on style.”
Owner of AB Yachts and Maiora, Italy’s Next Yacht Group announces over €100 million of sales that helped it enter the top 20 of the Global Order Book.
Next Yacht Group’s Viareggio headquarters
Next Yacht Group has shared details of what it has described as a record-breaking 2025 for the Italian company, which owns the AB Yachts and Maiora brands, and has 67,000sqm of production facilities in Viareggio and Massa in Tuscany.
Last year culminated with Next Yacht Group making its debut in the top 20 superyacht builders in the Global Order Book. The company ranked 15th in the 2026 edition with 19 projects – both under construction and delivered from September 2024 to September 2025 – totalling 635m in length.
Top builders by total length of construction in Global Order Book 2026; c/o Boat International Media Ltd
The company’s 2025 activity included 10 sales across AB Yachts and Maiora, six launches and four deliveries. It also staged the world premieres of the AB95(Issue 86 front cover) at the Cannes Yachting Festival and Maiora’s 36 Exuma at the Monaco Yacht Show, and unveiled four new projects: AB Yachts’ AB110s and Maiora’s M|30, M|38 and 42 Exuma superyachts.
Giacomo Benelli, Chief Sales Officer of Next Yacht Group, said: “In recent years, Next Yacht Group has seen extraordinary growth, strengthening its international presence and revitalising the Maiora and AB Yachts brands with clear vision. Over the past year, the Group recorded an order book exceeding €100 million.
Giacomo Benelli, Chief Sales Officer, Next Yacht Group
“In this regard, the Group’s presence at major international boat shows has been redesigned and strengthened, with stops in Dubai, Palm Beach, Venice, Cannes, Monaco and Fort Lauderdale.”
At the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the company debuted its Next AI-Integrated System onboard an AB110, with live demos showcasing the new system and its partner apps, My AB and My Maiora. The system can autonomously manage all onboard functions without relying on an internet connection and will be available across the shipyard’s entire range later this year.
Giorgio Mattei, Vice President, Next Yacht Group
Giorgio Mattei, Vice President of Next Yacht Group, said: “The past year stands out for concrete and measurable achievements, obtained in remarkably short timelines for the yachting sector, confirming the Group’s solidity and the effectiveness of the growth strategy we have undertaken.
“We have succeeded in combining artisanal excellence, technological innovation and industrial vision, laying solid foundations for future challenges. Our three-year industrial plan will allow us to grow further, with new models, strategic partnerships and expansion of production facilities starting in 2026.”
The new flagship of Sanlorenzo’s ice-cool ‘crossover’ line, the SX120 is notable for a 70sqm beach area with a retractable pool cover, while it’s also the world’s first yacht to feature the Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform. Words: Risa Merl; Photos: Sanlorenzo
Zuccon International Project designed the SX120
Some yachts are born from a single idea; others emerge from a meeting of worlds. Sanlorenzo’s new SX120 – the 36.6m flagship of the Italian builder’s crossover line – belongs firmly to the latter category, combining the style of a flybridge yacht with the adventurous spirit of an explorer.
Tommaso Vincenzi, Sanlorenzo’s CEO, explains: “The SX line represents a synthesis between the classic motoryacht with a flybridge and [our] explorer range.”
Like other yachts in the SX series, exteriors are from Zuccon International Project and interiors are by Lissoni & Partners. As the biggest SX yacht yet, the SX120 boasts a volume of 270GT, yet the project was about more than simply going larger.
The SX120 is the new flagship of Sanlorenzo’s crossover series
“Sanlorenzo’s ambition was to develop a yacht that transcended mere enlargement of previous designs,” Vincenzi says. “The idea was to create a new flagship that would embody and elevate the core values of the line – combining functionality and aesthetics, simplicity and elegance, performance and sustainability in a forward-thinking yacht.”
The exterior profile itself showcases a combination of styles, blending architectural forms and organic softness.
Bernardo Zuccon, chief architect of Zuccon International Project, says: “The exterior expresses a controlled dynamism – clean, horizontal lines that give the yacht a sense of composure. These combine with sculptural surfaces that bring warmth and identity drawn from organic architecture, where form is shaped as a continuous, harmonious volume.”
When the drop-down sides are lowered, the extensive beach area expands from 40sqm to 70sqm
For the exterior design team, the SX120 project began with a specific request from the shipyard. “Sanlorenzo asked us to take the SX lineage a step further, pushing its founding principles – fluidity, openness and a strong dialogue between indoor and outdoor spaces – to a new scale,” Zuccon says.
“Beyond the natural evolution of the range, the shipyard expressly requested the introduction of new features capable of enriching the onboard experience, with particular attention to the sundeck.”
Zuccon highlights that the SX120’s sundeck has been completely re-imagined to improve the functional liveability of the space.
The sunroof is centred around ‘Smart Island’ modular furniture
This enhanced versatility is underscored by the debut of the ‘Smart Island’, a freely configurable modular seating system designed with Lissoni & Partners and introduced for the first time on an SX yacht.
BEACH CLUB SUPREME
The SX120 preserves the lineage of the SX line, namely stepping up from the SX112, while preserving the DNA of the family with an integrated bow area, seamless connection between decks, and an open stern conceived as a multifunctional terrace on the sea.
Indeed, one of the yacht’s most striking architectural gestures lies aft, where the SX120 pushes the SX concept to new extremes with an expansive 70sqm beach area, which is achieved by expanding the 40sqm platform with opening side terraces.
On the SX120, the series’ iconic aft deck includes a pool, which can be covered by a lift-and-slide sundeck mechanism
The beach area also incorporates a swimming pool, which can be covered or uncovered through a lift-and-slide sundeck mechanism, ensuring aesthetics, usability, privacy and safety during navigation.
On the SX120, use of space was played with inside and out, with the design intentionally shifting volumes forward, allowing for the expansive aft area while maintaining the unusual layout and open-plan interior that’s fundamental to the SX line. “I am particularly fond of the stern area,” Zuccon admits. “It’s a place where the boundary between yacht and sea almost dissolves.”
With the aft bulwarks lowered, the lower-deck lounge offers guests 270-degree views of the sea and surrounds
When the platforms are unfurled, windows are revealed on either side, which allow light to flow into the lower-deck lounge. With the aft doors open, this welcoming lounge becomes the perfect transitional space between the aft deck and up to four guest cabins set forward on the lower deck.
INTERIOR OPTIONS
Inside, Lissoni approached the SX120 as an opportunity to deepen the architectural identity of the SX line while expanding the layout and guest accommodation.
On the main deck, a curved staircase partially separates the aft cockpit and the saloon, shown with extensive seating areas
“The general idea was to have three cabins on the lower deck with the addition of a transformable cabin, and to place the owner’s cabin at the bow of the main deck,” says Piero Lissoni, founder and design principal at Lissoni & Partners.
This layout can be customised to suit the owner’s preference, with the option for a guest cabin to be adapted into a spa area or office, or as an extension of the starboard aft cabin’s dressing room.
The master suite is forward on the main deck
“The flexible ‘jolly’ cabin can transform depending on the intended use, functioning either as a cabin or a lounge,” Lissoni says. “We followed the layout principles of the other SX models that we’ve already designed, while trying to introduce a sculptural staircase that would connect all the decks.”
Achieving that staircase within the yacht’s confines was not an easy feat, say the designers, explaining, “one of the main challenges was integrating a staircase of that type within the limited interior space of a yacht”.
The aft upper deck can be laid out for lounging
Capped by a glass banister on the main deck above, the staircase allows even more light to pour into the lower deck and creates a connection between the lower and upper saloons. Vincenzi explains: “The open-plan design is fundamental to the SX120, redefining the concept of space, liveability and connection with the sea.”
Lissoni’s minimal material palette reinforces a sense of continuity of open spaces, while stainless-steel details provide a contemporary touch.
“For the staircase cladding and some walls, we used a steel-effect film – the same process used for car wrapping,” says Stefano Castelli, Partner at Lissoni & Partners, noting the easy-to-repair material was also chosen for its low maintenance.
Offering wraparound views, the upper deck includes a skylounge set up for formal dining and the yacht’s sole helm station
“Meanwhile, the ceilings and some walls feature ribbed wooden surfaces with a cusp profile, which help elegantly conceal the technical and ventilation components.”
WORLD FIRST
Even below the surface, the SX120 showcases something new, as it’s the first composite superyacht in the world to integrate the new IPS Professional Platform by Volvo Penta.
This system features two 1,000hp engines per pod, providing the performance of larger engines with a smaller footprint. Its compactness allows for a substantial reduction in engine-room volume, freeing up valuable space for owners, guests and crew.
On the SX120, the Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform features two 1,000hp engines per pod
Efficiency and handling are also improved through steerable units and optimised counter-rotating propellers, with added sustainability benefits via the Eco Mode function and a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) exhaust-gas treatment service.
When two worlds meet, something new can emerge. In the SX120, that “something new” is a yacht that advances the crossover idea to its most mature expression yet – where architecture and engineering, form and function, and classic and explorer converge into a vessel that feels unmistakably Sanlorenzo while charting a new course for the builder.
