– In less than a year, this stunning and over thirty-year-old 52-meter Benetti has been brought back to life thanks to a meticulous refit led by architect Tommaso Spadolini
– Yacht Designer Giulia Grassi from the Supernova Design studio also played a key role, curating the yacht’s impressive interior transformation
– The extensive work included a complete overhaul of the exterior profile, a redesign of the common areas, replacement of certain steel plates on the hull and a full engine overhaul
– The project was carried out at IMS Shipyard in Toulon, France “The owner’s vision was crystal clear: he had fallen in love with this Benetti but wanted to refresh it both technically and aesthetically— inside and out—while maintaining the classic character of the yacht, but with a contemporary look. Above all, he needed a yacht capable of accommodating his large family.” Architect Tommaso Spadolini reflects with a hint of amusement on how this transformation began, turning the beautiful 1994 Benetti 52m, originally named Tommy, into the exclusive, modern SOLAFIDE.
What truly stands out isn’t just the final result, but the incredibly tight timeline. Initial contact with the owner began in July 2023, with the first drafts created by August and approved by December. By April 2024, the yacht was back in the water. This ambitious ‘tour de force’ saw architect Tommaso Spadolini and designer Giulia Grassi working closely with IMS Shipyard, Toulon, to complete every aspect of the refit.
A modern, technologically advanced yacht
The refit led by Tommaso Spadolini focused on modernizing the yacht’s exterior and upgrading its technology. The aim was to create a fresh, contemporary look while updating the onboard systems which had naturally become outdated over the course of more than three decades.
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