Having declared a non-stop pursuit of innovation in yacht design as a credo, Italian studio DYDXL Design Forge releases one bold project after another every couple of months
Following the 48.8-metre “modern explorer” yacht concept Awaha 160 and 30.5-metre expedition boat Hoia100, unveiled in Octoober and December 20255 respectively, the founder of the studio, Franco Gnessi, is ready to surprise everyone again
The exterior of his latest project, the Talassea 145, is based on the principles of rationalist architecture, a style, which was most popular in Italy in 1920s and early 1930s. With a focus on the psychophysical perception of forms, rationalism also advocates for reasonable, technologically advanced designs, which is why the buildings representing it stand out for strict geometry, functional distribution of volumes, absence of decoration and extensive use of ribbon glazing, the typical examples being Bauhaus projects in Germany and Le Corbusier projects in France.
According to Gnessi, the Talassea 145 appeared out of a thorough study of volumes, and the studio’s creative team used “balance, rigour and proportion” of architecture to shape the yacht on the basis of clear functions, which come together in a "harmonious relationship". Her exterior is somewhat rugged, but the vertical bow and the designer’s play with glazing make it interesting and memorable.
On board, one can find everything a luxury yacht should have: a flybridge with a bar and a jacuzzi, exterior lounges, a beach club with a second pool and fold-down bulwarks.
The living areas are "thoughtfully distributed". The main saloon combines the functions of a dining area and a lounge, complete with a bar. For better privacy, the owner’s suite has been moved to the main deck forward. Out of four guest cabins below deck two are convertible. The crew quarters include four cabins and a mess, while the captain’s cabin is located on the upper deck, next to the helm station. According to the designers, each space can be tailored in accordance with the owner’s needs.
The Talassea 145 will be powered by a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system with azipods, which will ensure fuel efficiency, enhanced manoeuvrability and “green” silent operation without emissions for 30-60 minutes. No more technical details have been revealed yet.
“Talassea 145 is not simply a sub-500GT 45-metre yacht; it is a statement of intent, demonstrating how architectural rigour, comfort and sustainability can coexist in a new vision of contemporary luxury, deeply connected to the sea," said Franco Gnessi.
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