THE BRIEF Superyacht type: Power Hull: Monohull Length: 60-80m How fast: Slow and steady Style: Sleek and sexy Mission: Exploring the far reaches. The studios were also asked to incorporate one of the following features in the design – disco deck, sub hangar, underwater room, "toys, toys, "toys" – and introduce an element from one of the following films: Citizen Kane; 2001: A Space Odyssey; Star Wars; The Godfather. How challenging did you find the brief? The challenge was to try and put some innovative ideas into the design rather than just make it a styling exercise – the yacht has all the features that a superyacht should have – pool on the aft deck, large tenders, subs, a hydrofoil, spa area, etc, but it is also a capable vessel and I hope that people like the features. What was the starting point? I wanted the yacht to be a proper go-anywhere vessel so started with the hull and designed it as an ice-breaker – these ships ride up on the ice and use the weight of the vessel to break the ice, which is why it has a funny looking hull shape. Also note the three rubbing stakes around the bow to bump the icebergs away. What are some of the standout details? The vessel is a large displacement yacht ("slow and steady") so there is lots of space – the owner has the whole top deck with full width accommodation and saloon aft with panoramic windows. Above this deck is the helipad (full size and fully certified – no small touch and go). To achieve this size there are two crescent flaps which fold down port and starboard. As soon as the helo lands these flaps fold up for safety, effectively creating solid bulwarks either side of the helideck. There is also a reception and waiting room on this deck aft of the pad. How did you incorporate 2001: A Space Odyssey into the design? I created an underwater viewing room, inspired by the spaceship design in the film, that runs vertically through the vessel. When not being used, the room is parked above the waterline.
THE BRIEF
Superyacht type: Power
Hull: Monohull
Length: 60-80m
How fast: Slow and steady
Style: Sleek and sexy
Mission: Exploring the far reaches.
The studios were also asked to incorporate one of the following features in the design – disco deck, sub hangar, underwater room, "toys, toys, "toys" – and introduce an element from one of the following films: Citizen Kane; 2001: A Space Odyssey; Star Wars; The Godfather.
How challenging did you find the brief?
The challenge was to try and put some innovative ideas into the design rather than just make it a styling exercise – the yacht has all the features that a superyacht should have – pool on the aft deck, large tenders, subs, a hydrofoil, spa area, etc, but it is also a capable vessel and I hope that people like the features.
What was the starting point?
I wanted the yacht to be a proper go-anywhere vessel so started with the hull and designed it as an ice-breaker – these ships ride up on the ice and use the weight of the vessel to break the ice, which is why it has a funny looking hull shape. Also note the three rubbing stakes around the bow to bump the icebergs away.
What are some of the standout details?
The vessel is a large displacement yacht ("slow and steady") so there is lots of space – the owner has the whole top deck with full width accommodation and saloon aft with panoramic windows. Above this deck is the helipad (full size and fully certified – no small touch and go). To achieve this size there are two crescent flaps which fold down port and starboard. As soon as the helo lands these flaps fold up for safety, effectively creating solid bulwarks either side of the helideck. There is also a reception and waiting room on this deck aft of the pad.
How did you incorporate 2001: A Space Odyssey into the design?
I created an underwater viewing room, inspired by the spaceship design in the film, that runs vertically through the vessel. When not being used, the room is parked above the waterline.