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LUCA BRENTA

Yacht design.

“Nel lavoro progettuale la parte che mi diverte di più è quella che non ho ancora fatto. Fare le stesse cose per 20 anni sarebbe di una noia mortale”

Y A C H T S

Ho amato studiare e rifinire ogni dettaglio della barca. Mi piacerebbe disegnare ancora racers puri come Marisa.

Ancora oggi quando disegno barche da corsa, queste devono andare più forte di lei.

Una barca che mi ha impegnato e la cui realizzazione mi ha particolarmente divertito. L’armatore mi aveva dato carta bianca, è come quando dopo una lunga settimana di lavoro prima del week end vinci alla lotteria.

WALLYGATOR II

Tre anni di studio, di disegno e di lavoro insieme ai migliori tecnici del mondo con un’attitudine progettuale normalmente usata solo in una campagna di Coppa America.  

Il risultato, una barca premiata nel 1994 da Showboats come “Most Innovative Sailing Yacht”

STELLA FILANTE

Sono passati ormai anni dal varo di Stella Filante, una barca che è ancora oggi tanto innovativa nelle forme, nella tecnologia costruttiva e progettuale da far invecchiare precocemente tutto quello che la circonda.

Ghost è stato descritto come uno degli yacht più significativi degli ultimi anni ed è quindi corretto dedicarvi particolare attenzione. E’ il culmine dei nostri sforzi, un progetto che reputo eccellente proprio perché i suoi proprietari lo hanno amato profondamente . Milly e Arne Glimcher hanno sempre scelto di lavorare con persone in grado di dare a Ghost quel senso di unicità, riunendo una squadra esperta e dedicata.

PROJECT INSIGHT

“Ancora oggi quando disegno barche da corsa, queste devono andare più forte di Marisa”

TUTTI I PROGETTI

Dal 1972 ad oggi.

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Yacht designer Luca Brenta

Luca Brenta was always intent on becoming a yacht designer. As a child he accompanied his father to oversee the construction of the family boat, and recalls: ‘It was a special rapport between father and son and I became fascinated with it all: the construction, the smell of the wood, the people who worked on the boats…’

His father, passionate about boats, kept a drafting table at home so that he could sketch his ideas. Luca would return from school and promptly erase them in favour of his own designs. The passion passed from father to son.

But while the initiation from his father may have planted the seed, it was building the first boat, Babaloo , that nurtured the growth. It was constructed of C-flex – a ‘first’ in Italy – and Brenta gained hands-on experience working alongside the masters in the shipyard.

Like Luca Bassani, with whom he has worked on Wally projects and who shares his aesthetic sense, Brenta has a joy for his profession. Devertire – fun – is a word that crops up often in conversation. Babaloo was named after the girl in a Mel Brooks film who pops out of a birthday cake singing ‘babaloo’ – clearly Brenta has a keen sense of humour.

Brenta complains that often the external architecture of a boat has no connection with the interior’s

Brenta immerses himself in technical research, reducing every aspect to the simplest detail. ‘I am known for my handling of the essentials, the fundamentals and the simplicity of the boats we design,’ he says. ‘Few details but very well made – that has been our guide. I have tried to reduce it to its simplest form: a hull, a deck and a coachroof. All the rest is too much and not needed.’

Well maybe it’s not always that simple. Take, for example,_ Ghost_, created for a client who wanted speed and comfort for Atlantic crossings. One of the prominent features was a deckhouse of glass, which, surprisingly, the client initially balked at despite living in a house that Brenta describes as an enormous box of glass. ‘It was designed to create vertical illumination and tie in the outside with the inside.’

Brenta complains that often the external architecture of a boat has no connection with the interior’s, created by an interior decorator. ‘This really annoys me,’ he says. ‘We have worked with interior designers and architects of houses and it was very interesting because they have an approach for the interior typical of a house, while we have a nautical approach. These disputes over design were the most fun. I don’t think it was an imposition for them because it was always work with four hands, a group effort, but the result was it had to be a new interior for a boat, not a house.’

Brenta was given the green light for research on the Wallygator – ‘It was 100 per cent research; we designed new technological solutions in every aspect’ – and it is the continuation of that research into interiors, light construction, diminishing the number of winches, uses for automatic and hydraulic systems that has established his reputation in the yachting world. And it is research that has been funded by the luxury market.

‘The luxury market of today offers so many grand possibilities,’ he says. ‘Technology developed for superyachts with large budgets for research can be transferred to smaller boats and production boats. This is a positive thing. Luxury for show-off doesn’t interest me.’

He is, however, interested in pleasure and fun, and created the B38 (‘It’s not a racer, it’s not a cruiser, it’s a B’, as the marketing slogan goes) with those desires in mind. The boat has all the sophisticated systems found on a maxi yacht, but Brenta realised that owners often use their yachts as daysailers, and describes the B38 as a toy.

‘It is solely for the pleasure of going out sailing for a little while in the company of friends, to have fun,’ he says. ‘It is intimate and comfortable and handles easily because it has the technology of a maxi yacht.’ Mission accomplished.

For me, luxury is an evolution. The luxury of tomorrow should be not to degrade or pollute

Luca Brenta, yacht designer

Looking back over the last 25 years, Brenta derives most satisfaction from having achieved his objectives. ‘I have occupied myself always with research in naval architecture and not just the technical aspects. One of the things that fascinates me in my work is that I design everything, and once it is finished I have complete knowledge of the boat, which is a beautiful feeling for me.’

Reflecting further on the luxury market of today, he says: ‘It is a difficult question. What is luxury? For me, luxury is an evolution. The luxury of tomorrow should be not to degrade or pollute, and not just ecologically speaking, but in all the senses.

‘Be respectful in your relationships with the world and with those around you who are dear to you. Luxury for me would be to permit grand boats without putting the world around us at risk.

‘In the future I see grand powerboats that would consume a glass of gasoil, grand sailboats that travel the sea in tranquillity. In a certain sense I try to be very sober, very responsible, in my approach to the world.’

Originally published: Boat International Jubilee Special 2008.

Marco Beck Peccoz

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Brenta 34 "New"

The new B34 project is the first of the new generation of daysailer boats designed by Luca Brenta, for the pure essence of sailing. At Luca Brenta Yachts we say “the best comes out of dreams that you have deep inside”. The mission and concept behind the project, is to conceive a monohull boat of 10 mt., a very fast boat on the water in real time, no rating tricks that compromise water lines, elegant sleek look, a yacht simple to handle also single handed or double handed. No need for crew, if owners want a daysailing tour on his own. Water lines take inspiration to the bigger custom boats designed by Luca Brenta in the last years, with their distinct elegant look. You will be able to tell is a Brenta boat from distance.

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Five Incredible Yacht Designs by Luca Brenta

Luca Brenta used to spend time with his father while their family boat was being constructed. He had a special fondness for this activity and bonded with his father over the fascinating construction process. He particularly enjoyed the way the wood smelled and the company of the other people who worked on the boats. His father sketched ideas for boats on his own home drafting table. Luca would be naughty and erase them so that he could draw his own designs.

When Brenta helped to build the first boat next to the shipyard masters, he was elated. He also gained invaluable experience which he would use in his own future designs. He worked with the Wally company on various projects and learned to immerse himself in all the details related to constructing a fine sailing vessel. Research concerning boating fundamentals and design were a constant part of his work.

His designs are noted for their speed and their comfort. Ghost, one top design, was created for a client who regularly sailed the Atlantic. Brenta believed from the first moment, that the internal and external design of any boat should work together in tandem to produce the finest yachts possible. Prices at this level of design are not customarily available, but most luxury yachts sell within a price range of several hundred thousand to several million dollars.

He has spent much of his career developing technological solutions for excellent design. Every aspect of his designs gave thought to the interiors, the light flow, the power systems and the comfort of the crew and guests. His reputation for excellence in the luxury yacht world came from his complete attention to detail.

His yachts have been a supreme combination of pleasure and performance. Luxury and function meld together seamlessly in his famous designs. He wanted his technology and amenities to be the finest. He has been a leader in design and his yachts have been sought after by the wealthiest clients and those most interested in perfection in naval architecture. The beauty of his pursuits, is that he has succeeded, and the yachting world is infinitely better off because of it.

Here are five of Brenta's finest yacht designs

Chrisco is a 100-foot long sailboat with a gray, gunmetal-colored hull and beige decks made from teak. Its hull is of carbon fiber, vinyl ester resin and balsa, which makes it very light in weight. The onboard furniture was designed using honeycomb panels to save on weight. The cockpit roof was made to have the look of a futuristic, vessel…something out of science fiction. To achieve this, Brenta constructed it from 75 panels made of glass. The benefit of this design included a huge amount of natural light which could stream through the cabin.

The comfortable and modern interior was created by Wetels Brown Partners. The staterooms were designed to be used either as private cabins, or combined into lounges twice as large. The entire space below decks is contemporary and very functional.

In 2010, when this boat debuted, it was considered to be “a template for future models”. Certainly its reputation as a flagship was well deserved.

2. B60 Sloop

This day sailing boat has been described as a sailor’s delight. It was designed as part of a collaborative commission with the architect John Pawson. The boat was built by Luca Brenta Yacht Design in Germany. It features a sleek carbon fiber hull which is sixty feet long. The goal of this particular project was to build the ultimate in a racing yacht. It was built purely for pleasure sailing, and though it was never meant for competition, it was designed for maximum maneuverability. The boat features a while sail made in a pure triangular shape to balance with the hull, creating an appealing classic overall geometry.

The interior space was designed with Brenta’s vision for creating maximum efficiency while using highest quality materials which delight the eye and provide for longevity and endurance. The boat has a decidedly minimalist feel as far as the finishing details and interior spacing. The entire boat is a masterpiece of sleek design, inside and out.

The luxury sailing yacht Ghost was launched in Holland by Vitters, in 2005. Brenta drew up its naval architecture and he designed the interior. This yacht included a hull fabricated of composite material. Its maximum beam is 24 feet, and its maximum draft is 16 feet. It is approximately 122 feet long, and powered by a Caterpillar engine. It was designed to accommodate a crew of 6 and 6 guests. The goal for this yacht was to provide a large enough crew capacity so that the guests onboard would be able to relax and enjoy an atmosphere that was similar to being on an extended vacation.

The luxury sailing yacht Wally B is 107 feet long, and built in the United Kingdom by Pendennis. The yacht is a custom build, and the naval architect design was done by Brenta. The interior was designed by Carl Pickering and Claudio Lazzarinia. The hull has a draft of approximately 12 feet and a beam of 26 feet at her widest spot. The superstructure was constructed of composite materials to keep the weight as light as possible. When full, her fuel volume is 4,300, which provides the yacht with significant range. She is powered by a Caterpillar engine. She flies the Luxembourg flag.

Wally B was designed to accommodate 6 guests and 5 onboard crew members. The design was mindful of creating a feeling of luxurious relaxation for the guests while sailing.

Nariida is a luxury sailing yacht built in the United States by Ncordia Custom. She was built in 1994, with a shape beautifully designed by Wally. Luca Brenta drew up her naval architecture and he created the theme of her interior design. She was fabricated with a composite hull, and her length is approximately 105 feet, making her a superyacht. Her beam is about 26 feet wide and she has a maximum draft of about 17 feet. Her superstructure is also almost entire made of composite materials. She has a tank capacity of 1,500 liters, which produces her full range.

She was designed with sleeping quarters to accommodate up to 8 guests along with the owner, plus 4 crew members. The crew capacity was provided so that guests on board would feel peaceful and enjoy their stay. She is based in Norway and flies the Norwegian flag.

Written by  Garrett Parker

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