jozeph forakis … design have been shortlisted for the Motor Yacht 25-40 Metres Award in  The International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2023.

With innovation, style, and comfort, the CLX96 is the luxury performance yacht every modern explorer is waiting for. Her striking profile, sophisticated open-plan interior, and expansive outdoor spaces offer a seamless connection with nature and elevate the yachting experience.

CLX96 SAV’s unique aesthetic blends gracefulness and muscularity. Paramount to this is the two-level deckhouse with reverse-sheer windshields. Blurring the lines between the interior and exterior, the main deck’s vast windows and tri-fold doors are echoed in the flybridge’s glazing with retractable windows on three sides, seamlessly leading guests from the Sky Lounge and Pilothouse to the Sky Deck alfresco dining area. Other unique exterior social zones include the “Terrazza Portoghese” forward of the Sky Lounge, the “Piazza del Sole” area on the foredeck, and the expansive stern Beach Club at the waterline.

The interior decor is stylish yet discreet. The relaxed, open-plan main deck features a galley with a sit-up bar and a bank of sofas, as well as an inviting lounge and dining area. The four guest cabins – plus two for crew – on the lower deck are spacious and bright thanks to large windows and high ceilings. All built-in furniture and cabinetry are made using a honeycomb pattern in the woodwork, and the natural stones and tiles are made using thin shaved slabs, backed with resin-fused foam core. These are combined with high-tech materials in a celebration of technology, such as carbon fibre and Fenix, which complement the natural wood, stone, or leather, that allows the interiors to go beyond what is expected.

jozeph forakis … design worked relentlessly on proportion and balance to achieve a cohesive, unified hull. They had to ensure that the bold gestures of the double reverse angled house and wing elements integrated into the overall design, acting as iconic elements that are also highly functional. Unusual for a large-scale motor yacht, the CLX96 features a continuous, gentle curve almost like a sailboat profile when straight on, and this curve continues up to the side section of the flybridge bowl work and wing shape. The surface detailing also became paramount, with the designer relentlessly working on the port lights to ensure that these were ergonomically rewarding for guests, but also complemented the bold shapes of the exterior. The design is seemingly basic with strong bones, balance, and a core that emanates a powerful essence.

Exterior Designer: jozeph forakis … design
Naval Architect: Alfaro Design
Interior Designer/ Designer: jozeph forakis … design
Shipyard: CL Yachts
Photographer Credit: Lightseed Studio

jozeph forakis … design

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