Vitruvius has unveiled a 51.5 metre superyacht design that will be built by Genoa-based shipyard Tankoa.
Provisionally named the Vitruvius N10, the new design comes from the drawing boards of Philippe Briand and the Vitruvius studio. Interiors will come from FM Architettura.
The owners approached Vitruvius for the design of their yacht with a brief that included a generous sundeck and plenty of sea terraces.
“We received a call from this dynamic husband and wife team back in November 2020,” explained Briand. “As newcomers to yacht ownership, they had carried out extensive research on designers and asked if we could support them in their mission.
“We received an extensive brief four days later which did initially make us scratch our heads and ask: ‘How are we going to achieve all of their requirements for a 52 metre yacht and stay under 500GT?’”
“Since then, we have produced 15 versions and developed the project down to the very last centimetre to make it all fit perfectly, finalizing the GA with FM Architettura.”
Alongside a signature Vitruvius exterior, the yacht will feature hybrid propulsion for an impressive 4,000 nautical mile range. Accommodation is offered for 10 guests in six cabins.
“This is where naval architecture and exterior design must go hand in hand,” added Briand. “As we plan the yacht’s design, we always think about its technical viability; the structure of the vessel and how it will be built by the shipyard.
“Obviously, this adds an extra layer of complexity, but it guarantees that the client’s plans will be executed once they have been approved”
The yacht will be built for experienced charterers looking to take the first step into yacht ownership.