White out

YN 18250, formerly known as Project Ayla, was launched at the shipyard in Oss. Her owners christened their new yacht White.

22 February 2018

At 50 metres, with a Gross Tonnage below the 500GT threshold, White is the latest addition to the 5000 Aluminium class.

With exterior lines by Frank Laupman at Omega Architects, 18250 originally began being built on speculation, but was bought one year into construction.

Thanks to the flexible interior design by Cristiano Gatto, the owners were able to work with the Italian designer to personalise their new yacht according to their own taste and lifestyle.

Gatto created bespoke pieces of furniture for the main saloon and sky lounge, which are both exquisite and highly distinctive additions to White’s interior.

A versatile round coffee table in glossy ebony, stainless steel and leather features a convertible top that adapts to requirements – either an ice bucket for grand entertaining or leather tray for sophisticated living, while the custom-designed sofas with Loro Piana upholstery has armrests that encompass bookshelves.

A sense of space and relaxation is the key-theme throughout the yacht, both inside in private and social areas, and outside where fabrics from Hermès have been used for the decoration.

Refined detailing and a neutral palette that spans from white to brown passing through all hues of beige, hazel, and caramel, create highly sophisticated environments. Glossy ebony and Canaletto walnut surfaces have been used throughout the yacht.

White will be intensively tested in the North Sea and will be delivered to her owners in April 2018.

heesenyachts.com

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