Zuccon SuperYacht Design (ZSYD) has taken on the challenge of designing a new 94-m-long superyacht that will strike the perfect balance between indoor and outdoor space.

A division of Italy’s Zuccon International Project, ZSYD focuses on megayachts and has launched two projects - for a 90-m and a 92-m vessel - the past years. ZSYD does typological experiments on projects characterised by volumes, where the large dimensions are seen as an opportunity to take advantage of new scenarios, offered both to the designer and the owner. 

The new 94-m Teti seeks to find the right balance between internal and external spaces. Such research is caused by the desire to ensure essential functions that are strictly linked with the internal areas while at bringing new opportunities to experience the vessel’s external spaces

In this particular case, the focus is definitely on the relationship with the external environment, one of the central themes of ZSYD’s research. 

Traditionally, the trend in boats of such size is to privilege the interior space at the expense of outdoors and external lines therefore simply sketch a sort of shell, which often seems to shut down the surrounding environment, it points out.


SPACIAL REVOLUTION

One of the most representative results of the research can be found on the Upper deck that is now the focal point of action, as opposed to more traditional layouts where stern deck and sundeck were the sole areas dedicated to the outdoor activities.  

In this new project, the Upper deck assumes a key role, since this is the place where the majority of the daily activities on board take place.

The deck is entirely dedicated to guests and their entertainment. Together with a more traditional large table and pool area on the aft terrace, the bow area displays a second environment that develops in continuity with the internal dining lounge, and becomes then a connection element between the outdoor seating area and the second large pool.

All attention is focused on this new scenario: in an area usually dedicated to technical operations, the pool becomes a sunny, large, terrace in the sun, made even more welcoming by the comfortable sofas. The Upper deck offers a new and different solution, absolutely unique if compared to the projects currently on the market, says ZSYD.

Just as the Upper deck is exclusively for guests, the Owner’s deck has been designed to be entirely dedicated to the owner that, through a private staircase, can reach the Upper deck from his private terrace.

The relationship between external spaces has been revealed as an extremely strategic issue: the ability to move easily between the outer decks becomes an element of exploitation of the spaces themselves, in addition to guaranteeing absolute privacy to the owner and his guests.

One of the layout solutions for the Owner deck, gives the chance to set up two owner's suites – ideal solution for the charters - complete with an exclusive studio each and walk-in closet, while the guests will be hosted in 8 cabins, between the Main and Lower deck, each one with a private bathroom.


ENTERTAINMENT 

When it comes to equipment and toys Teti is surely a generous yacht!

Moving all the guests related activity on the Upper deck frees enough space for four tenders – between 8 and 10 m – to be allocated between the Beach Club and the Main deck. 

The owner has the chance to play with a versatile layout: in addition to a tender bay - a solution already adopted on CRN’s J'ade - that opens on the left side, allowing to navigate the tender inside the floodable beach club, there is then the second starboard garage that can host another 10-m tender. In addition, by sacrificing a portion of the living area on the Main deck, other two tenders, about 10 m long, can be accommodated. 


SPORTY, TIMELESS DESIGN 

With regards to overall aesthetics, the project’s aims of maximising outside spaces has allowed allowed volumes to be reduced to a minimum – thus Teti has a sporty skyline, despite its seven bridges. 

It has, in fact, been possible to contain volumes, a feature that enhances its design dynamism, giving the yacht a “timeless” look. 

Teti has stylistic and formal features that can guarantee the yacht to maintain its appeal unaltered over the years. However, of all ZSYD’s projects, this is the only one where the timeless idea is given less emphasis, since greater prominence was given to the research for balance between the desire to experiment and the product’s commercial reliability.

ZSYD say that while competitive research could lead to concepts much more innovative and stronger than its own projects, too often these concepts “have nothing to do with the market actual needs”. 

Today the leisure yachting market still remains strongly conservative, accustomed to products that guarantee a long term durability it points out.

As Teti designer Bernardo Zuccon says: “Formal, functional and technological experiments were recently presented to the market. Although they have had a strong impact, they were actually mere stylistic exercises and were soon forgotten. Large vessels are built to last. With Teti we’ve introduced new content without drifting from our “timeless” theme – and even though this is strictly an ongoing research, it has indeed a key role in the current market.”