Heesen Yachts has announced Cristiano Gatto as the interior designer for PROJECT NOVA (YN 17850), the world’s first fast displacement yacht with hybrid propulsion.
PROJECT NOVA rendering
Cristiano Gatto has previously worked on the interiors for luxury yachts to produce a range of bespoke interiors for clients, including the interior for motor yachts LISA IV (ex.Z, ARES, AUSPICIOUS), MIDNIGHT SUN and SAMAURAI ONE, and sailing yacht VICTORIA (ex.OHANA).
SAMURAI ONE – Skylounge by Cristiano Gatto
Sailing yacht VICTORIA – Main Salon by Cristiano Gatto
Cristiano Gatto worked closely with the owner and his team to create interior spaces that fit the owner’s lifestyle and personality.
“The owner asked us to modify colour scheme, design details and overall decoration to give the interior a contemporary, almost minimalist design,” comments Cristiano Gatto. “A two-tone palette has been chosen to give the interiors a bright and relaxing feel. The contrast between the pure white of fabrics, leather and lacquered surfaces and the warm hues of woods, create a sophisticated ambience in all the rooms, bathrooms included. Hints of colour brighten the scheme with deep red or burgundy decorative items, cushions and throws in both the exterior and interior areas to catch the eye and juice things up. The linearity of design is enriched by geometrical patterns, precious materials and meticulously designed details.”
Heesen 17850 Project Nova – Interior concept by Cristiano Gatto
PROJECT NOVA sold in June 2016 after she impressed her now-owner through her innovative technology to enhance her performance and reduced sound emissions. PROJECT NOVA is expected to launch from Heesen’s shipyard in Oss, the Netherlands, on the 14th of April, 2017.
