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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Design (Company)">Rodriguez Design</a> has unveiled its 63-metre superyacht concept Azua. The design studio wanted to create a stylish, sleek and fast superyacht suited for a younger owner. The sporty yacht concept’s renderings display her three expansive decks. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292535/image/large-07ba1074162e2784bfd915361162ee3e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292535">Ignacio Rodriguez, Chief Interior Designer of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Design (Company)">Rodriguez Design</a> commented on the decorative interior inspiration stating, “For the interior design, we took a more elegant and modern approach. The use of rose gold accents together with light wood and pastel colors matched with contrasting darker pillows to create a laid back and welcoming area where owners can feel at home.” Azua will accommodate up to 10 guests across her five luxurious staterooms, consisting of two VIP and one owner’s suite situated on the main deck and two double staterooms on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292534/image/large-b0e0e9a59490841568fb40232728e4c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292534"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292533/image/large-ff2f5741a82b39c172693d7574cdb6b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292533">The main saloon boasts an open plan design in which the lounge area seamlessly leads into the dining space, complete with seating for up to 12 guests. Moving forward through Azua, the interior renderings display a full-beam owner’s suite with LED strip lighting, while the guest staterooms and crew accommodation can be found on the deck below. The upper deck consists of a saloon, which could double as a games room, lined with angled floor-to-ceiling windows; guests will be able to embrace the 270-degree oceanic views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292532/image/large-e4980c28536e92ff9722d2b6327268aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292532"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292524/image/large-7a485cf027a9edbcfc6bc3667c2b1810.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292524"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292530/image/large-e246088f0484c73f9c3f62284a97fe92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292530">Regarding exterior design, the superyacht concept Azua&nbsp;boasts a generous beach club, with a large swim platform, allowing easy access to the sea. A cosy seating area and bar are situated inside the beach house, while two 4.5-metre folding balconies are located on either side to enhance the sense of privacy onboard. The main deck aft showcases a spacious seating area, while the upper deck aft boasts alfresco dining and oversized sunpads. Azua is also set to boast a large Jacuzzi situated on the yacht’s sundeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292525/image/large-9831837c41880894cfed4b3ded384998.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292525"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292523/image/large-10c9711fc43b04ed177098ccb514a32c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292523"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292529/image/large-05372e1e6f646a0346c5327faec08cf0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292529">The superyacht concept is set to showcase a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, Azua will feature twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 22 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots, with a range of 4,000 nautical miles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292528/image/large-8c259bdbaefc24dc301f1bc34552794a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292528">

Rodriguez Design motor yacht concept Azua

Rodriguez Design has revealed renderings of the new 63m sleek superyacht concept Azua.

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Rodriguez Design unveils new 63m superyacht concept Azua

The Spanish design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Design (Company)">Rodriguez Design</a> has unveiled the renderings for a new 84-metre superyacht concept, Catalina. The concept behind the development of this extravagant yacht was to create the perfect charter superyacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253755/image/large-bbc6e27dfad13a9c57f7f2cfcabce90e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253755">Catalina’s interior has been penned by Ignacio Rodriguez, who describes the interior styling as “modern and chic”, with pastel blue accents and bronze details tastefully dotted around the inside of the yacht.“The styling of the yacht marks the style language direction of the studio coming into 2023: simple yet elegant lines. Not overtly covered in accents or details, subtle and understated yet rich and complex” says Josh Rodriguez, owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Design (Company)">Rodriguez Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253750/image/large-c8f04a2571cc98ffd470e869a11861cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253750">Catalina promises a luxurious experience for guests, offering an abundance of extravagant features. The superyacht has a 15.72-metre beam and can accommodate up to eight guests and 22 crew. Her open-plan saloon is located on the main deck alongside her dining area, perfect for informal occasions, such as buffet breakfasts or afternoon aperitivo. The main deck also features the owners suite and two VIP suites. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253751/image/large-4eaa411398f6a44b88b732d612faa215.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253751">The lower deck presents even more surprises, with a fully equipped sauna, spa, massage room and hairdressing station located in the aft, alongside the guest sleeping area which holds three double staterooms. The interior of the upper deck holds an oversized upper saloon with floor to ceiling windows that provide guests with uninterrupted views from the sanctuary of the saloon. Her double sliding door also gives the impression of being perched right onto the sea, creating a “fishbowl” effect, and allowing for copious amounts of sunlight to flood the space.The centre of the saloon includes a tastefully arranged reading area with two opposite facing sofas, which alongside the fully equipped bar area can serve perfectly as a late evening cocktail arrangement. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253747/image/large-9e953e0bb15576af110cd9a815e84e4d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253747">The main intention behind Catalina was to focalise the exterior use of the yacht. With numerous exciting features spanning across all five decks, there is unlimited opportunity for entertainment and relaxation onboard.Her 102 square-metre beach deck can be extended by 40 square-metres with the touch of a button. The area contains a pool, which is equipped with a counter flow system, offering guests the choice to relax or exercise, while her mezzanine deck holds a Jacuzzi flanked by two sunk-in sun pads. The main deck aft provides an area for guests to relax, with two L-shaped sofas and a coffee table, perfect for unwinding in the late evening.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253752/image/large-d3c8521f1f01ffc3dd148e70d01dc3cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253752">Heading upwards, her upper deck houses the second biggest outside area with plenty of sumptuous seating for guests to relax, alongside an oversized sun pad, a U-shaped sofa, and two wet bars. Aft of the upper deck is the alfresco dining area, with a table that can seat up to 12 people, flanked by a teppanyaki barbeque area and a fully equipped bar.Her sky deck is filled with luxurious features such as a Jacuzzi, sun pads, an aft facing bar area and seating for up to eight people. This area is perfect for guests looking to catch a break from socialising, sit back, and enjoy basking in the sun.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253754/image/large-8c593460bcde674038516979ae43a92f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253754">In terms of performance, Catalina can be equipped with a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system that delivers a 6,500 nautical mile range when cruising at 12 knots, and a top speed of 16 knots.

Rodriguez Design’s 84m motor yacht concept Catalina

The 84m Rodriguez Design motor yacht concept Catalina has been unveiled.

Rodriguez Design unveils new 84m superyacht concept Catalina

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The Spanish design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Design (Company)">Rodriguez Design</a> has announced a new 95.6-metre superyacht concept, Samana. The simple, yet elegant, design is characterised by long flowing lines that Josh Rodriguez, owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Design (Company)">Rodriguez Design</a>, describes as a ‘halo’ around the whole yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234882/image/large-f7a56a6e0a394369d982e29b87b417f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234882">The superyacht Samana features angled supports on the superstructure which extend all the way up towards the sky deck. “The key idea while developing the vessel was in line with the studio’s current design language: to create a yacht with simple, flowing lines that have character on their own, without the need to over-style or crowd the yacht with non-coherent surfaces,” says Rodriguez.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234887/image/large-739952dd65777869c7c09b75bec75137.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234887">Guests will enter the yacht via the swim platform that gives access to the spacious beach club. This area offers guests the chance to relax at the bar before making their way up to the main deck from her extra wide staircases to her sunbathing area. With almost a 6-metre wide sunpad and U-shaped seating arrangement for up to 10 people. Forward of this area is an exterior bar with seating for up to 4 people.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234886/image/large-79582a2fdf63db5afaa9190fcc5a7279.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234886">The yacht Samana is equipped with all the amenities to keep guests entertained and relaxed on her main deck. Located on this deck is a gym, spa and beauty parlour as well as her comfortable main saloon and dining area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234880/image/large-78c11c8afa5c53b3cf038ed48ac3019e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234880">Samana is able to accommodate up to 14 guests across seven staterooms, with four guest rooms and two VIP suites located on the main deck. The owner’s area is situated on the wheelhouse deck with its own lobby, bathroom and dressing room. She is also able to host a crew of 31 across 18 cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234889/image/large-2a0241d3f879e3874f7df08857349400.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234889">The upper deck of Samana is the perfect place for sunbathing with a large sun pad and a U shaped seating area for up to 6 people. Her Jacuzzi is located forward of the upper deck and is surrounded by a sunbathing area. At the bow of the vessel is a touch-and-go helipad that is large enough to accommodate an airbus ACH 160.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234880/image/large-78c11c8afa5c53b3cf038ed48ac3019e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234880">Underneath the helipad are two gullwing doors that give access to the service and crew tenders. While stepping inside the upper deck leads to a large sky saloon with seating area and TV room. Samana also houses a piano room that can be found forward of this past her lobby and spiral staircase.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234884/image/large-46ba5d312cf2b7070ee0bbfd9d1b5928.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234884">In terms of performance, Samana 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> 20V 4000 M73L engines that provide her with a top speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234881/image/large-8d814dddf687aa27d9bbb3db1b09d2f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234881">

Rodriguez Design unveils new 95m superyacht concept Samana

The Spanish design studio Rodriguez Design has announced a new 95.6-metre superyacht concept, Samana.

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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Design (Company)">Rodriguez Design</a>, the UAE-based yacht design and naval architectural studio, has pulled the wraps off its latest concept the 62.94-metre motor yacht Yuma. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217654/image/large-4b71503e2f76c91586d479a661aafcff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217654">The designers at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Design (Company)">Rodriguez</a> have turned their heads towards exploration and were driven to create a versatile vessel with “go-anywhere” capabilities that doesn’t need to be supported by either a shadow yacht or a chase boat. Yuma will have the range too, as she’ll be equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that allow her to cruise at 11 knots for 4,500 nautical miles without the need to refuel. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217650/image/large-c4d2f1f325b364052d5f6bef85897403.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217650">Yuma has oodles of onboard space and she spans a total of five decks. She can accommodate as many as 12 guests across her five staterooms, comprising two full-beam VIP suites and two double staterooms, located on the lower deck, and a well appointed owner’s suite, forward of the main saloon and equipped with fold-out, private balconies.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="110m superyacht Malena: Hotel balconies and two swimming pools, the latest concept from Rodriguez Design (2021-12-02 09:15:00 +0100)">110m superyacht Malena: Hotel balconies and two swimming pools, the latest concept from Rodriguez Design</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217657/image/large-da3ce21ad9629279de8c85b78263c804.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217657"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Design (Company)">Rodriguez Design</a> has equipped her with plenty of features that marry well with long-haul explorations. Her sun deck, for instance, has been reserved entirely for sunbathing and observation. Guests will have undisturbed, panoramic views from this vantage point. Yuma also has an array of areas dedicated for relaxation: she has a large, glass-bottomed Jacuzzi &nbsp;that sits above her beach club; multiple fold-out balconies that act as the perfect, secluded suntrap; and plenty of deck space to aft for alfresco wining and dining. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217656/image/large-cd2d98d624d05f861d069246497783b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217656">Yuma wouldn’t be an explorer without an aft deck brimming with toys. She has a fully certified helipad that is big enough to hold an Airbus ACH-130, or serve as a touch-and-go spot for a larger Airbus ACH-145. Two 10 foot cranes can be installed forward of the helipad, allowing an owner to retrieve and deploy vessels up to 14-metres in length – whether that’s a sport fisherman, sailing yacht, or high-speed motor yacht – alongside other aquatic toys such as a small submarine. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217652/image/large-fa41029186dd760c836862da063cfa14.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217652">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Design and Atollvic introduce 55m Project Saona (2019-06-28 16:00:00 +0200)">Rodriguez Design and Atollvic introduce 55m Project Saona</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Design (Company)">Rodriguez Design</a> fitted Yuma with additional tender storage too, as she has a garage large enough to accommodate a 21 foot tender, RIB as well as three Jet Skis, forward of the beach club. The beach club itself is another of&nbsp;Yuma’s standout features as it offers 80 square-metres of space for guests. Thanks to twin foldable balconies the entire transom can be opened up, adding an additional 13 square-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217655/image/large-680e727f85724f104145fc5528a37ee5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217655"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217653/image/large-deb638e6a85969df8b0322b79e00246c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217653">Yuma’s interior spaces are set to be just as generous, as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Design (Company)">Rodriguez Design</a> has installed numerous areas for socialising, including her main saloon, a separate dining area, a bar area and even a piano room. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217651/image/large-014cc845654b81114411afba94422661.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217651">

Rodriguez Design’s 63m motor yacht Yuma

Rodriguez Design, the UAE-based yacht design and naval architectural studio, has pulled the wraps off its latest concept the 63m motor yacht Yuma. 

Rodriguez Design’s latest concept boasts five decks and round-the-world capabilities: Introducing 63m Yuma

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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Design (Company)">Rodriguez Design</a> studio has just unveiled its latest superyacht design, the 110-metre superyacht Malena, a towering four deck superyacht that can accommodate as many as 24 guests and features a diesel-electric propulsion system, coupled to an Azipod system.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212719/image/large-d264f444790a603603ba379b53d6eb1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212719">Conceived with sharp, sleek lines, the yacht has an architectural design that focuses around a break in the wrap-around decks to starboard. This break, instead of offering deck space, is walled in glass and offers the internal volumes amidships an unprecedented amount of natural light and giving guests exclusive sea views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212721/image/large-d221245be12c6578dea190f13e8b560e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212721">This central break creates a balcony system not unlike residential apartments, with private balconies on the sundeck, owner's deck and upper deck. “With the side balcony system, we wanted to create the feeling of being on a super luxury skyscraper. Wherever the yacht is docked or moored, the city will have a new addition to its skyline”, says Josh <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Design (Company)">Rodriguez</a>, founder of the studio.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212717/image/large-c3af2ece688e88255e1e1fc7cc922e96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212717">In addition to this unusual design feature, Malena features exaggerated exterior spaces, with a massive sundeck with two 9.5-metre pools with sun beds between them. Following to aft there is a hydraulic swim platform, offering guests ease of access to the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212720/image/large-49b4040e7a34caa25110b2fb688ef43e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212720">On this main there is also a bar area forward of the pools, seating up to seven guests, and then a four panelled door leads into the interior. Moving to the upper deck via one of the mirrored stairways, guests will find a twin seating area and a large dining table, which extends to accommodate her 24 guests. To the fore of the main deck is a certified helideck, able to accommodate an Airbus ACH 160 or similar.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212715/image/large-d55e6acde3f9f39827a052f40ff78818.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212715">Upward from the upper deck is the owners deck, access to which can be blocked to increase the sense of privacy. On this deck the owner has exclusive access to an expansive aft area featuring a 2.2-metre Jacuzzi, a sun pad and a dining area. To the fore of this deck there is a Portuguese wheelhouse with private access for the captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212714/image/large-a3d582f9c757df9621d8b227ccf068d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212714">The sundeck has been conceived as a 'party deck', with an open plan design concept aimed to make the whole area feel open plan and to encourage entertainment and to host all of her guests and many more. This deck also accommodates a Jacuzzi, as well as a bar and an internal dining area that can seat as many as 16 guests for dinner. &nbsp;

110m superyacht concept Malena unveiled

Rodriguez Design has unveiled a 110m superyacht, Malena, the studios latest design concept.

110m superyacht Malena: Hotel balconies and two swimming pools, the latest concept from Rodriguez Design

With five tiered decks, a certified helideck and at 73-metres in length, the superyacht concept Palmilla stands out from the crowd. Designed by Josh Rodriguez, owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Design (Company)">Rodriguez Design</a>, Palmilla is a full displacement superyacht with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, weighing in at an impressive 1,300 GT. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210363/image/large-7b76441c9c61a465ed633beb17e838a9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210363">Her styling is based around a modern approach to superyacht aesthetics with a traditional twist, with uninterrupted lines flowing from bow to stern. There is a slight roundness to the bow which has an upward curve from its tip to the foredeck where a certified helideck, large enough to accommodate an Airbus ACH 145, is located.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210362/image/large-7e89d76699029dc18594140e6fd13331.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210362">Amidships the tiered decks are rounded to the fore with creased surfaces at the aft, which give the yacht two different appearances; when viewed from the front she has a softer, more traditional look, while from the aft she has an aggressive and modern appearance. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210358/image/large-7031fe0bf15bfde624d17cb11146d6b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210358">The aggressive aesthetic at the aft is accentuated by the diagonal line which drives from the water at the aft, right up through to the mast, lending the yacht a purposeful appearance. “We like our clients to see the design change as they move around the yacht. The yacht should feel alive, and it should move with the guests. This dynamic approach allows the yacht to withstand the test of time and keep itself fresh through the years,” says Josh Rodriguez. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210361/image/large-175f2a22da931d026da30b4df45f08f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210361">From the stern you have the view of the layered decks, beginning at the water with a large swim platform and direct access to the lower deck where four staterooms are located, alongside crew accommodation, tender storage and the engine room.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210364/image/large-044989630b5955c5993d58a5a8bf0d71.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210364">On the main deck you can find a large 3.5 by 5.5 metre pool with sun beds to the fore, followed by a bar and seating area. The main deck is home to an additional two VIP staterooms, the main saloon and a separate dining area. The upper deck, which is accessed from a central staircase from on deck, features a number of seating and lounging areas, alongside a table that seats as many as 14 guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210360/image/large-6e52c39b84f080f79ce6665263180487.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210360">The owner's deck is situated above the upper deck and features a Jacuzzi pool to aft with completely private access to the deck for what Rodriguez describes as "a fortress of solitude for the owner to enjoy. With the current COVID situation, we wanted to give the owner a chance to be completely isolated from the rest of the yacht, which means having a private pool and a private deck, acting as an apartment inside of the yacht itself, and not like a traditional cabin”.To the fore of the owner's deck there is the wheelhouse with a Portuguese bridge configuration, as well as a long seating areas for guests to enjoy during crossings and passages.&nbsp;

Superyacht concept Palmilla unveiled 

Rodriguez Design has unveiled the 73m superyacht concept Palmilla with SYT.

Exclusive: The five deck 73m superyacht concept Palmilla unveiled 

Josh Rodriguez’s design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Design (Company)">Rodriguez Design</a> and the Galicia-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2128" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atollvic Shipyard (Company)">Atollvic</a> have teamed up to create the 55-metre Project Saona, marking <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Design (Company)">Rodriguez Design’s</a> first advance towards the Spanish yachting market. As a fully aluminium superyacht designed for speed and efficiency, she will displace just 600 tonnes at a half load draft of 2.1-metres.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/84746/image/large-a08aa0069b6f94e43054ebb7651823ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84746">Designed with her nautical environment in mind, she will feature an oversized swim platform that grants guests easy access in and out of the water. Indoors, guests will find a spacious beach club by the Spanish designer Kettal that is equipped with a hidden day head and additional storage for diving equipment. Her fold-out balconies seamlessly blend the interior with the surrounding nature and invite much natural light into the saloon. Forward of the beach club, there is sufficient storage to hold a Williams Dieseljet 625 tender and jet skis. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/84747/image/large-9670bbed745c33f57da9a09e52d4f680.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84747">The main deck features a sun pad, jacuzzi and social areas as well as a symmetrical staircase leading to the upper deck which is home to the owner’s private terrace. Josh Rodriguez commented: “We designed this boat for an experienced owner who usually sails with his family and a very close couple of friends. The idea was that the owner could socialize with his guests or retreat to his private deck and enjoy the comforts of his own private fort, all in a day's work”. The owner’s suite will feature a his and hers bathroom, walk-in closet and studio to ensure the owner experiences utmost privacy and independence from the rest of the boat. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/84750/image/large-8436fd47fc97e18cb28e34b0e88ee82b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84750">Project Saona can accommodate eight guests in two full-beam VIP cabins and two double cabins on the lower deck. She would be capable of reaching a top speed of 22 knots and have a range of 4500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12 knots.&nbsp;

The 55m yacht Project Saona by Rodriguez Design and Atollvic

Rodriguez Design advances towards the Spanish yachting market by teaming up with Atollvic to create 55m Project Saona.