Home is where the anchor drops—embark on that yachting journey at the Sanlorenzo Asia Flagship in Singapore, designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni
Mark Twain once said: “Throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbour. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” This quote perfectly encapsulates the appeal of sailing as a mode of travel, one which in this era of social distancing has become all the more attractive. Is there anything more desirable than the privacy and relaxation of being onboard your own superyacht?
The arrival of luxury yacht brand Sanlorenzo to Singapore’s shores thus comes at an opportune time. A beacon of Italian shipbuilding creativity, Sanlorenzo chose to locate its Asia flagship at Sentosa Cove, launched in partnership with Simpson Marine. The brand’s first physical office in Asia is designed by esteemed architect Piero Lissoni, who also serves as the art director of Sanlorenzo.
Here, he tells us more about his work for the brand and the synergies between yachting design and architecture.
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In this new project, how did you combine your style as an architect with your role as the art director of Sanlorenzo?
Piero Lissoni (PL) The project for this new flagship office in Singapore was born in continuity with the language and image developed for the Sanlorenzo stands in boat shows all over the world. The design of the office takes up its stylistic features by presenting a space characterised by minimalism, which distinguishes my design philosophy, furnished with contemporary and modern design pieces.