Jouin Manku & The Italian Sea Group has been shortlisted for the Main Salon Award in The International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2023.

Kenshō is an invitation to be closer to nature. But it’s also the personal story of an enlightened explorer of ideas, and his quest to propose new forms of beauty, joy and profound pleasure of yachting; to revel in the spirit and thrill of navigation of the seas with all of its sensory splendour. Kenshō is the embodiment of something that is new, personal, and ground-breaking.

The interiors of Kenshō are the first foray for the studio Jouin Manku in the world of yachting. With bright eyed enthusiasm, they spent a lot of time listening to the owner speak about his quest for innovation in order to live better, to feel better, for his boat to make him at ease yet also lift his spirts and make him feel at home in nature and the sea.

The main and upper decks are an exercise in spaciousness and opulence. The generous ceiling heights are combined with full width rooms and unprecedented forward views. Multiple intelligent configurations for the furniture and rooms can allow for multiple experiences depending on the mood and desires of the owner or their guests. From moving dining tables and sofas to the flexibility of the owner’s suite, Jouin Manku blend function and design promoting unforgettable experiences.

Jouin Manku wanted the whole boat to have a clear identity. For the interiors to possess the simplicity and complexity of a trio. They married the voice of ‘wild’ matt finished teak with the sensuality of off white silk and smoky cognac leather. The mix creates a harmony that is rich, yet the surface treatments keep the ensemble comforting. To this Jouin Manku add the sparkle of the frozen liquid that is glass or giant sculpted pieces of stone which reveal to us of the wonders laying dormant in the hills and mountains we see daily.

Thinking of Kenshō in its entirety, every aspect was designed intentionally and carefully, not underestimating anything, offering a choreography of emotions from space to space, with fluidity, but which continue to amaze and surprise. Kenshō is the embodiment of an inspired vision that furnishes an optimal sea voyage. A mix of form, function, and sensuality.

Interior Design: Jouin Manku

Exterior Design: Azure Yacht Design

Shipyard: Admiral Yachts – The Italian Sea Group

Photography: Eric Laignel

Jouin Manku

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