Yacht life, punctuated by the wind and waves of the big blue sea, is the ultimate expression of freedom and an exclusive experience of luxury and nature. But the tides are shifting, and a more mindful use of natural resources is becoming as crucial as the ever exacting design specifications. That interplay between the living world and design has deep roots in Matteo Thun’s and Antonio Rodriguez’s creative philosophy. With the MEDITERRANEO indoor and outdoor collection, the team of designers collaborated with premium manufacturer OBJECT CARPET to develop a carpet innovation that is recyclable multiple times over, made of repurposed raw materials, and a sensation for the senses—an elegant showcase of how design can achieve harmony between textile flooring and the environment. MEDITERRANEO features in the living and cabins’area of the new Seadeck Series by yacht manufacturer Azimut, acting as a bridge in a space full of movement.
Matteo Thun and Azimut collaborate on a mindful return to nature
“A boat should be timeless in both a functional and aesthetic sense,” explains Matteo Thun, whose collaboration with Azimut is consciously centered on clearly defined, shared values: a redefinition of luxury founded on well-being, a minimalist design language that opens up the core of the space, and the use of natural or recycled materials to ensure a conscious utilization of the earth’s resources. They set out to achieve an interior made of recycled materials, giving shape to Azimut’s vision for their low-emissions Seadeck yachts to facilitate a mindful return to nature. Azimut Seadeck Series embodies a holistic approach that utilizes sustainable, natural, and recycled materials to significantly reduce the vessel’s carbon, water, and waste footprint. For instance, the conventional teak in the exterior space has been replaced by regenerative cork, producing a laid-back, organic look and feel. And as intended by planner Alberto Mancini, the new Fun Island appears to flirt with the boundaries between indoors and outdoors.
A harmonious blend of design and functionality: MEDITERRANEO connects the indoors and the outdoors
The choice of tactile, natural, and recycled materials that can withstand the elements at sea reflects a strong commitment to both sustainability and functionality. This is further supported by the use of the recyclable MEDITERRANEO indoor and outdoor carpet. The MILO carpet style in the color Talco harmoniously connects the individual areas. With its authentic look and feel and touchable softness, the carpet captures the inimitable Mediterranean nonchalance and design qualities that define Mattheo Thun’s and Antonio Rodriguez’s work. MEDITERRANEO’s resilient qualities – extremely robust, easy to clean, quick-drying, and UV-resistant – enable it to endure various weather conditions while retaining its allure. “The choice of materials, environmental concerns, and innovation have taken the lead in carpet design. Natural and recyclable materials are now non-negotiable,” says Matteo Thun. The zero-waste and recyclable collection opens up a new world of design possibilities.
OBJECT CARPET’s sustainable solutions:
OBJECT CARPET’s tireless commitment to developing sustainable solutions has been a long-standing part of its green philosophy. With innovations like MEDITERRANEO, the mono-material carpet NEOO, and the growing DUO range, it offers an already plentiful range of options for aesthetically stunning, circular floor design that cuts down on waste and is free of harmful substances. This makes the company the ideal partner for planners focusing on ecologically sustainable floor design.
Project data:
Owner: Azimut
Naval Design: Alberto Mancini
Interior design: Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez
Photographs: Azimut
OBJECT CARPET: Frank Zimmermann, Export
Carpets: MEDITERRANEO MILO TALCO designed by Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez