Aft deck infinity pool
Perhaps the design feature for which Nuvolari-Lenard is most renowned, we first introduced a “statement” rear pool on Alfa Nero, again for Oceanco. Our aim was to create a new way of enjoying the aft deck of large “white yachts” that had not been seen before.
We designed the feature because we had noticed that, with the increasing size of superyachts, owners and guests were being moved further away from the sea. This resulted in negative feelings, as though being on a “mini cruise ship” rather than on a luxury yacht.
We wanted owners and guests of 80-metre-plus superyachts to feel more connected to the water and to enjoy the aft deck as they would be able to on a 30-metre yacht. To feel as though they were at sea, not on a ship. The result is not only functional, but it brings a sleekness to the lines of the yacht, as well as to enhance the sense of luxury.
Of course, since this pioneering design was revealed in 2006, there have been many evolutions in the water features of aft decks. Now it is not uncommon to see multi-deck waterfalls and pools that become helidecks or dance floors. It has been inspiring to see all the improvements made in this area of yacht design.