Heesen Delivers Air
Heesen Yachts delivered Air, the sixth vessel in their 47m superyacht displacement class; a collaboration of the yard’s in-house naval architects and Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, who conceived her stream-lined exterior design with pelican beak bow – Heesen’s recognisable trademark. The elegant lines combined with the sloped bridge windows provide a sleek appearance (Photo courtesy of Dick Holthuis).
Heesen’s 47m displacement class offers a fine entry at the bow, which incorporates an efficient bulb. The top speed is 15,5 knots and these yachts have an excellent range of 4,000 nm at 12 knots.
Air’s interior has been designed by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, who created a classic contemporary style that makes use of modern loose furniture to create a cosy environment. The décor incorporates details in leather, brushed stainless steel and burl to make the atmosphere even warmer. Frank Laupman comments: “The aim of the design was to create a high-contrast modern interior, while avoiding a cold minimalistic theme. We used beige and warm accents throughout, blending these with a black-and-white overall mood and incorporating a few elements of intrigue, such as the frosted gemstone lights set into the leather column that strikes down through the central atrium.
YN 15147, M/Y Air is sister ship to YN 12247, M/Y Yalla (2004), YN 13147, M/Y Let it Be (2006), YN 13547 M/Y Mon Plaisir (2007), YN 14047 M/Y Elandess (2008), and YN 14347, M/Y Blind Date (2009). Three further 47m yachts are currently in build: YN 15347 scheduled for delivery in 2011, YN 15747 and YN 16347 for delivery in 2012.