FIRST GX42 SHOWCASES HARMONIOUS CASALI INTERIOR FOR A FAMILY-MINDED OWNER
interior of the first GX42. The flagship of the GX Superyachts fleet exhibits faultless, sophisticated accommodation by Marco Casali, optimised for a family-minded owner. It is the first time that interior details of the new line have been released.
The first GX42 is the Raised Pilot House (RPH) design, whose elegantly curved superstructure is crowned with a sleek, low profile upper deck. In accommodation terms, this configuration creates the space on the main deck for a magisterial owner’s suite with far-reaching views and its own private foredeck terrace. A walk-in wardrobe, foyer-cum-office and a large bathroom really make this an apartment within the larger boat.
This in turn frees up volume on the lower deck for a larger VIP suite with its own fold-down balcony to port. Besides a kingsize double bed, this luxurious cabin has access to a walk-through wardrobe and a large bathroom with rainforest shower and his ‘n hers basins. Filling the full beam of the yacht, this space provides a haven of peace and ample storage for longer voyages.
A further three guest cabins are fitted with flexible sleeping arrangements. Two feature double beds that can also slide apart to form comfortable twins. The third has been conceived as a children’s cabin, with two single beds and a third Pullman berth when required. All are naturally ensuite, and again include storage for clothes and belongings that far surpasses the standard for a 42m yacht, underlining its potential for long-range cruising.
Social areas on this version of the boat are concentrated aft on the main deck, where there’s impressive dining for 10 and a comfortable salon for relaxing and chatting. Then, the upper deck with its gently curved hardtop expands the outdoor lounging opportunities with a selection of sofas and sunbeds, a stunning bar and a large Jacuzzi.
“The debut GX42 shows what is possible, while remaining true to the principles of Responsible Yachting,” says owner Vladimir Zinchenko. “For a boat with a slim, efficient hull, the volume is phenomenal, and we have put it to excellent use with full-beam cabins, inviting social areas for relaxed living and that wonderful upper deck. The VIP cabin is breathtaking – it’s just as well suited to a co-owner as a guest.”
Marco Casali was GX Superyachts’ unhesitating choice for both the interior and exterior styling. And though clients often bring their own designers with them, the first owner has fully embraced Casali’s vision. The key is natural tones and materials that chime with the eco-conscious performance of the yacht and reflect a relaxed family vibe. To that end, Casali has chosen rich walnut wood panelling for walls and cabinetry that contrasts beautifully with white leather and lacquer. Top quality Italian fabric gives the upholstery undoubted presence.
He has also played with form to enhance the relaxing, elemental feel of his interior. Every edge is rounded with a broad radius, from the ceiling insets to the leather-clad fiddles of shelves and vanity units. It’s the same with the TVs in each cabin, the bathroom mirrors and the alcoves that display artwork in the main salon.
Loose furniture is widely used inside and out, from top Italian designers such as Poltrona Frau and B&B Italia. Here again, the aesthetics have been carefully considered to reflect and enhance the broad radius-curves seen in the structural elements of the boat. The same neutral upholstery has been selected, enlivened with a splash of natural colour – a sage-coloured cushion or blue woven blanket, for example.
The eye is drawn to focal points in each room. By the dining table it is a spectacular backlit slab of Turkish marble, for instance. Elsewhere, there are carefully curated pieces from the owner’s private collection of art – paintings, sculpture and objects. Rippled liquid metal panels reflect the waves of the ocean outside and further the dark-light contrast of the other materials.
Pulling it all together is an obsessive attention to lighting throughout the boat. The floor-to-ceiling windows on the main deck set the tone here, maximising brilliant natural light. But a plethora of subtle direct and indirect lighting techniques have also been developed by Italy’s Ultra Luce. These will allow the owner and his family to set the mood on board, from concentration to dreamy relaxation.
“This is no showboat for flexing the muscles,” said Casali. “We worked closely with the owners to realise their priorities for a family friendly design that favours extended periods on board. By using natural materials like Italian leather, stone and wood, we have created an intensely calming interior, but also one that fits the GX Superyachts principles of Responsible Yachting.”
