According to Piredda & Partners, the future of yachting begins with Now, a new superyacht concept designed by the young Italian company.
The 360-foot yacht seeks to contribute to the next generation of marine design. It has an exterior that is futuristic and sporty, and an interior that resembles a mansion in terms of opulent space.
Nicol Piredda, director of Piredda & Partners, told Robb Report via email, “The concept was inspired by the industry’s need for innovation, new ideas, and new forms.”
The superstructure that connects all three platforms and is encased in glass is an example of one of these innovative features. This provides a tremendous amount of interior space — 4,135 gross tonnes, to be precise — as well as vast amounts of natural light.
A double-height grand saloon with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows is located at the centre of the ship. This area, as well as the rest of the interior, is furnished with furnishings and materials from around the world that pay homage to nature and diverse cultures.
As for lodgings, Now features four VIP suites on the main deck, four guest cabins on the lower deck and personnel quarters on the bridge deck. The owner’s stateroom, meanwhile, comprises a whole private deck. The vessel can accommodate a total of 18 guests and 41 crew.
Federico Lo Giudice, the director of interior design at Piredda & Partners, said in a statement, “The feeling when walking through these spaces is elegant but casual, with a variety of open spaces, intimate corners, and private, exclusive areas.”
In addition, there is an 800-square-foot cinema theatre amidship and a full-beam “arcade” with terraces. Outside, the ship features a large basketball court that functions as a helipad on the forward deck, an infinity pool that cascades to the swim platform, a jacuzzi, and a rooftop party area for late-night shenanigans.
As for propulsion, Now has been designed with a hybrid diesel-electric system, though the proprietor may request modifications.
Piredda told Robb Report, “in collaboration with the right shipyard, it could be easily adapted and constructed with full-electric propulsion.”
