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Last week, the Italian design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> celebrated the successes it had in 2021. Guests from all over the world including clients, yacht owners, shipyard representatives, marine lawyers and influencers flew into Milan for the fifth rendition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>’s Annual Rendez-vous event, which took place last Friday at the Gessi showroom in the heart of Milan.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213555/image/large-88647594271017c4efb3a60d6250cc6a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213555" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213547/image/large-0b7eb3e6cd3729b177bdf3063b38ba4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213547"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213546/image/large-2526465e626fea75cc1260c3d3d74c3f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213546">The theme of this year’s event was “Back to the future”, in celebration of the six yachts the design firm delivered for six different shipyards including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yildiz Shipyard (Company)">Yildiz</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Extra Yachts (Company)">EXTRA</a> and more. Past and future projects were celebrated alike, with the studio alluding to nine interior and exterior designs and concepts of vessels ranging from 40 to 90-metres in length, revealing that seven of them were already in build.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213542/image/large-169250a8a1e1048f558f8374c91c0cca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213542"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213540/image/large-9270f0a3d77986fd1bbb95303cd81265.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213540"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213539/image/large-6f325bab512ab4479661d5cc2f939606.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213539"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213541/image/large-8806c3b0d5a70f49d2b57f3a8f5d5561.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213541">"The event was made possible thanks to the support of our strategic partners <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6461" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dahlgren Duck (Company)">Dahlgren Duck</a>, Gessi, Dedar and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5612" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guidi (Company)">Guidi</a>, who not only allowed us to realise this beautiful event, but also the yachts delivered in 2021,'' commented Antonio Romano, Senior Partner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>. “A special thanks also to the internationally-renowned companies like Antinori, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foglizzo (Company)">Foglizzo</a>, Excelsior Gallia, Gerardo Sacco, Maserati Rossocorsa &amp; Opus Group for their contribution to the 2021 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> Rendez-vous.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213545/image/large-141dc4467796fdb6df8b692a064edea8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213545"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213553/image/large-2bd86c3c46f978d4ebe85cec0f931bbe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213553"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213549/image/large-100acc1b552715e8eed053d6a195badc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213549">

2021 Hot Lab Rendez-vous event

Last week, Hot Lab hosted its fifth instalment of the Hot Lab Rendez-vous, in celebration of the six yachts for six shipyards it delivered in 2021.

Recap: 2021 Hot Lab Rendez-vous event

Milan has seen an influx of leading players from the superyacht sector fly into the major cultural metropolis this week in anticipation of the annual Rendez-vous event, hosted by the Italian design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>. The event kicks off on 3rd December and will take place in the heart of the city. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210626/image/large-9e49a6da420cb41ecaaba281fb936cda.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210626">2021 brings the fifth installment of the Rendez-vous and is expected to attract 150 guests spanning yacht owners, shipyard representatives, owner’s representatives, marine lawyers and influencers. A whole host of guests from major companies will also be in attendance: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto S.p.A.,</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo Superyachts</a>, and many more have all confirmed their place at the event. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212644/image/large-34592ff6054449fb2aa232ce5ac7187b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212644">With such a productive 2021, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> has picked “Back to the Future” as the overarching theme of the event. Celebrations will be in order as the event will look back on the six yachts delivered by six different shipyards this year. The future element of the Rendez-vous will be a collection of teasers that give guests a sneak peek of nine interior and exterior design projects and concepts, all of which are in the 40-90-metre category. Notably, seven of these designs have already been built. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204164/image/large-034284a57fb657cf196dfd21a2b44f8b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204164"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> has even more in store too as it will reveal, for the first time, more information about its latest collaborations and the eight yachts it currently has in build. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212645/image/large-9fb690cf139ffefe911c50cc61b881e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212645">The studio has extended its gratitude to its partners <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6461" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dahlgren Duck (Company)">Dahlgren Duck</a>, Gessi, Dedar, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5612" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guidi (Company)">Guidi</a>, Antinori, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foglizzo (Company)">Foglizzo</a>, Excelsior Gallia, Gerardo Sacco, Maserati Rossocorsa &amp; Opus Group. All of whom have made the event possible.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> is the official media partner of the 2021 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> Rendez-vous.&nbsp;

2021 Hot Lab Rendez-vous event 

2021 brings the fifth installment of the Hot Lab Rendez-vous, which is expected to attract 150 guests. Doors open 3rd December. 

2021 Hot Lab Rendez-vous event will take guests “Back to the Future” 

Here, we take a closer look at the 41.18-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7071" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M5541.18m (135'1&quot;)Yildiz Shipyard2020">M55</a>, built at the Turkish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yildiz Shipyard (Company)">Yildiz Shipyard</a>, which was delivered in 2020.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204136/image/large-f4c62146d9510891305c06eea161b430.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204136">The superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7071" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M5541.18m (135'1&quot;)Yildiz Shipyard2020">M55</a> was built for an experienced owner, who upgraded to the larger vessel to accommodate his multi-generational family. Her exterior design and naval architecture were completed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ginton Naval Architects (Company)">Ginton Naval Architects</a>, while her interior comes from the drawing boards of Milan-based design studio, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204133/image/large-fc0bb83a35bbcfc95657f4199240ad4d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204133">She accommodates up-to 12 guests across six staterooms, including a main deck master, with her remaining staterooms situated on the lower deck.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="On board: Dynamiq's 41m golden superyacht Stefania (2021-07-27 11:15:00 +0200)">On board: Dynamiq's 41m golden superyacht Stefania</a><a href="#managed-by-system" title="On board: 64m VSY superyacht Atomic (2021-08-26 11:30:00 +0200)" data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53607" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53607" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="On board: 64m VSY superyacht Atomic (2021-08-26 11:30:00 +0200)">On board: 64m VSY superyacht Atomic</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204160/image/large-647fc70c4e876d1fe10ed8d14b323c28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204160" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204147/image/large-8f0d37b034fa708d9e252a74f1fdf815.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204147"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204150/image/large-53d262b7229f4af2f660618e72de9ecd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204150"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204153/image/large-9112b3faab95045dc71ac360da1c9335.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204153"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204155/image/large-2ed691c01c63df1a596676ed9f5984a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204155">Her main deck is home to a spacious main saloon and formal dining area. Her upper deck has an additional lounge and dining area. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7071" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M5541.18m (135'1&quot;)Yildiz Shipyard2020">M55</a> also features a gym with strength and cardio equipment on board.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204164/image/large-034284a57fb657cf196dfd21a2b44f8b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204164"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204166/image/large-82feaa5a17b01bd2a886b6c9a5d7bb59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204166"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204159/image/large-0cd66dc0d7e29a69b98ee3f587a4ca57.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204159">Of the interior design brief, Enrico Lumini of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> says, “We began our approach by listening to the owner’s special requests. He didn’t have a specific idea in mind for the interior, but suggested inspiration from hotels that he has stayed in. After months of general discussion, we created a mood board for the interior that we shared with him. After approval, we got to work.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204172/image/large-7647cf75bd03618dd04b559b3c59354f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204172"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204174/image/large-b18cf757c9eb1def0c14185492e5e8b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204174"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7071" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M5541.18m (135'1&quot;)Yildiz Shipyard2020">M55</a>’s interior is decorated with furniture by Minotti and Royal Botania, while linens and decorative pillows are by Missoni Home. Decorations such as vases, frames, and other interior accessories were sourced in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6461" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dahlgren Duck (Company)">Dahlgren Duck</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204149/image/large-704b38b94cc6f15a54d7604a7c0515de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204149">On deck, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7071" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M5541.18m (135'1&quot;)Yildiz Shipyard2020">M55</a> has a pool situated on her upper deck aft and a Jacuzzi forward of the wheelhouse, which is surrounded by sunbeds as well as a full bar.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="On board: The new Sunseeker 90 Ocean (2021-06-09 11:45:00 +0200)">On board: The new Sunseeker 90 Ocean</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53489" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Five coolest things to do on board Tranquility (2021-08-09 12:00:00 +0200)">Five coolest things to do on board Tranquility</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204137/image/large-181bbc1a5361bae3c31de866b92cf021.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204137"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204141/image/large-6b874c4caef1d93263a5ce00b122a6fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204141"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204139/image/large-d120aa026f0dafae460743f49f69fef0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204139"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204144/image/large-65beb82c3b2039f8e4bfedefe0d459e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204144"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7071" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M5541.18m (135'1&quot;)Yildiz Shipyard2020">M55</a> is constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. The motor yacht is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 8V 2000 M72 diesel engines and can reach a top speed of about 15 knots with a cruising speed of 12.5 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204132/image/large-cb075fbdab8878aac274507d97b88bd8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204132">

Onboard Yildiz Shipyard’s 41m superyacht M55

Built for an owner looking to upgrade from a smaller yacht, SYT gets a look on board the 41m Yildiz Shipyard superyacht M55.