The power of enduring collaborations is evident, especially when it comes to the partnership between shipyard and design studio. This rings true for the Italian design studio Hot Lab, a part of the Viken Group, and Turkish shipyard Numarine, known for their popular contemporary explorer yachts, many of which have benefitted from Hot Lab's creative flair.
Numarine reveals for the first time images of the interior of the Numarine 45XP, which stands out for its clever use of space, multi-functional spaces and a clean yet comfortable beach-house-chic style.
"We've been collaborating for several years now, and we're well-acquainted with each other's distinct styles," begins Ömer Malaz, Chairman of Numarine. "Given the importance of this new flagship, we felt it was essential to establish a shared design strategy. We gave some broad guidelines, primarily of a technical-structural nature, but we left much of the creative direction to the Hot Lab team."
The 498GT yacht features stunning exterior styling by Numarine, including a striking profile that emphasises deck space and superstructure glazing, making sure you're connected to the environment whether you're outside or in. But the 45XP's exterior aesthetics only tell half the story - this is a yacht that has been conceived and designed for serious cruising in all conditions and in serious comfort, offering a seaworthy hull and a projected trans-ocean range of 6,000 nautical miles. It was upon Numarine's exceptional canvas that the Hot Lab team began to consider how to maximise the livability of guest spaces, and how to bring their knowledge from previous models in the series to bear on the new flagship.
The interior design philosophy aimed to craft warm, inviting, and well-proportioned areas that harmonize in color. The layout prioritizes spaciousness in individual cabins rather than simply maximizing the number of cabins. While the design is adaptable to client preferences, Numarine is showcasing the project with an emphasis on five generously-sized cabins, fostering privacy alongside communal spaces—an essential feature for their flagship design. The yacht includes large saloons and a spacious owner’s cabin with direct access to a private bow area. “It harmonizes the yard's characteristics with innovative proposals,” Lumini noted,, design director and co-founder of Hot Lab.
"The project was already at an advanced technical stage, but it was Numarine themselves who requested we review the general arrangement and make any modifications we deemed beneficial," says Enrico Lumini. "Not much intervention was needed, as what the yard had devised was already incredibly solid. In this 45-metre yacht, we bring along a wealth of construction experience: we focused on the yard's strengths but also asked the production team for some small, incremental revolutions aimed at continuously improving the level of detail.
"At the same time," he continues, "we've tried to layer multiple uses within the same spaces to foster greater social interaction. That led to creating convivial spaces that are especially suitable for families with members of different ages who wish to spend a lot of time together while perhaps engaging in different activities. The saloon becomes a true piazza, with some lounge areas, others dedicated to dining, and still others to cinema - all contained within the same general space, independent yet united."
Coupled to this is a carefully considered palette of colours and materials which showcase the right balance of wood and leather, the contrast between the grey-sand shade of the oak and the burgundy leather, and the juxtaposition of chic design rigour in the walls and columns with the oriental nuance of ceiling panels. "This fusion of styles is perhaps the most distinctive hallmark of this yacht," Lumini enthuses.
"This yacht is clearly a Numarine, with very spacious interiors and sometimes asymmetrical paths, yet it is undoubtedly the highest expression of the quality and style developed by the yard in recent years. We're super excited to have been able to play our part in it."
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