area 123 | on the water

architect: Stefano Pastrovich

Transformer was one of the key words during the first meeting with the owner. This word defines the scope of the design, that is to create a Yacht capable of changing its function and appearance while satisfying different purposes. The mutation of the yacht was one of the most relevant aspects which drove all the choices concerning the design.
Mystere is meant to store a large number of tenders during navigation, and to be a floating fun island during days and nights at anchor.
It can be considered a beach club, a resort on the sea, a disco on the water, an island…or simply a place where friends and family can relax.
My first thought was to study the “important” lines which define the soul of the ship, to understand its history, and what type of construction could enable it to remain at sail for a long time. So I began to strip the design of all those structures which, in my opinion, needed to be “aesthetically reinforced” and gently re-shaped in order to obtain a more pleasant look. The great challenge was to create a new aesthetic, starting from a working vessel that was built to store mud and oil. The original stand alone wheel house and the mid ship boxy hangar needed to be joined together with a new structure, in order to make the superstructure look like a single volume from the bow to the aft terrace. The hangar is used as a large tender garage during navigation, and it transforms into an amazing beach club when the tenders are launched at sea. At night, the ceiling and the side curtain come to life transforming the space into an amazing world characterized by lights and sounds. Like an octopus changes the colour of its skin, Mystere‘s hangar changes its body making people feel different. For the ceiling, I wanted the hangar to be made of a transformable skin which could convey to the guests different emotions throughout day and night. During the day, the hangar is used as a relax area with big modular sofas placed in the shade. All sofas are made in teak and are modular in order to allow different layouts. At both ends of the hangar, two large 5 meter wide screens come down from the ceiling in order to watch movies. The interior and exterior deck is covered with synthetic teak, which is a simple solution to protect the deck from scratches during parties and when moving the large heavy tender cradles.
Large tenders and different types of toys are stored inside the hangar during navigation. The large interior garage used to store tenders during navigation transforms into an amazing beach club when the tenders are launched at sea. Thanks to the modular system used for the sofas, the layout can be changed for dining or lounging according to the number of guests on board.
A large aft platform was added to the stern, higher than the previous one in order to keep it dry. The aft step allows boarding of different size tenders. The round Jacuzzi was built in steel and covered with Jerusalem stone and top teak.
The actual position of the SPA was previously occupied by two large mud storages. The idea was to make one single open space and to position the main pillars in order to free a central area as the heart of the SPA. The Hamman, the Jacuzzi, the Sauna and the massage room are placed in the four corners of the room leaving the center to a spacious relax area with two sofas. The Tropical shower and the Ice shower are placed on portside, while the gym is on the starboard.