S he is named after the mystical warhorse of Tang Dynasty Emperor Taizong that, according to legend, despite being wounded in battle brought the Emperor back to safety. The artwork of the horse on the exterior of the yacht has been created by artist Li Jiwei as a modern interpretation of the ancient tale. Today, Saluzi, the yacht, represents the strength of an era and a symbol of modern spirit: ‘Saluzi symbolises a dialogue amongst civilisations. By integrating an ancient Chinese royal horse with a modern yacht, Saluzi is an expression of both East and West. It is a blending of spirituality and materiality, a representation of multidimensional thinking.’ says Li Jiwei. INSPIRATION DESIGN I nspired by the notion of an ultra-chic floating beach house, Saluzi is a truly modern sanctuary for family and friends that combines both the space and privacy essential for creating a relaxed atmosphere in which to recharge and reclaim time. The yacht was designed by Miami based designer Luiz de Baso and his team, the results of their work is stunning. “The briefing for the Saluzi interior team was, from day one, to think different, to be original. Although we did not know where this would lead, the owners knew exactly what they did not want. They did not want to play it safe, they were not afraid to take risks. It was a good time for us to be creative, to get inspired”, says de Basto.