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} Creative Q&A Creative Q&A By Miranda Blazeby In this instalment of our creative Q&A series, we profile Italian designer Tommaso Spadolini on the inspiring city of Florence and designing the fastest yacht in the world. Source of inspiration? My personal background – I was born and raised in a family of architects and painters. Florence, the wonderful city in which I live, and my passion for sailing - my long cruises and regattas allow me to find elements and ideas that I later revise in design. Spadolini at his studio in Florence Toughest project? Fortuna, the yacht designed and built for the King of Spain. Together with Donald Blount, who developed the hull, we worked in a wind tunnel in order to reach the project speed of 75 knots. It is the fastest yacht in the world even now. Image by MustangJoe from Pixabay Photo courtesy of Tommaso Spadolini 14 } Issue 10 Florence based Tommaso Spadolini says he draws his inspiration from the city in which he lives Spadolini designed the fastest yacht in the world, Fortuna Your big break? My first realised project was for the Barberis yard, for which I designed the interiors. Favourite yacht you designed? Fortuna is still my favourite. Most admired yacht designer? I follow the designers that took their first steps in my studio. Favourite yacht design? The explorer concept – a yacht conceived and realised to make long journeys and face any weather condition. Favourite furniture designer? I recently collaborated with Peter Marino Studio PMA whose great innovativeness applies to yachting interior design. Favourite building? I am fascinated by the Sydney Opera House and the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Ultimate design fantasy? A motor trimaran with ecologic technology. If you were not a yacht designer? I would be an architect. Or I would have like to have designed a vintage scooter, or maybe a coffee machine or a vintage record player – why not? MS Credit: Boats International
} Special Feature HOW is becoming the yachting capital of the world Each year thousands of boats, both big and small, flock to the Italian Riviera seeking a taste of la dolce vita. And right at the heart of the action is the colourful city of Genoa. With a historic port and marinas accommodating yachts up to 130 metres, it's a hub of yachting activity and a portal to Italy’s romantic coastline. Not only is Genoa home to a flourishing number of shipbuilders, the city also hosts one of the world’s premier boat shows – and it's growing year on year. This year marks the 59 th edition of the Genoa International Boat Show and aims to be bigger and better than ever. From September 19-24 the city will be open for business as the world’s biggest boat show takes over its historic harbour. This year will showcase an even more expansive display of Italian excellence. Inspired by the global success of Milan’s Salone del Mobile, organisers want to push the Genoa International Boat Show beyond the confines of the marina and host a number of events throughout the year, transforming Genoa into the true capital of yachting. Last year’s edition of the Genoa International Boat Show welcomed over 174,000 visitors, and 951 exhibitors from 27 countries, breaking its own record as the biggest event in the Mediterranean for the industry. With 100,000 square metres of land and 100,000 square metres of water already fully booked, it looks like this year certainly won’t disappoint. And the good news doesn't stop there. The Italian boating industry is on the rise for the fourth year running - a growth that is reflected in the success of the Genoa International Boat Show each year. This is a city that lives and breathes yachting. Showcasing Italy’s worldclass excellence and unmatched maritime history, it's no wonder Genoa is well on its way to becoming the capital of yachting. MS Creditline: Boat International; salonenautico.com The 59 th edition of the Genoa International Boat Show will be bigger and better than ever The Capital of yachting. Genoa, 19 - 24 September 2019 www.mbrpublications.net } 15
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