Tafoni - A Concept with a Difference

Donald Starkey has produced a new 47.5-metre concept for Hong Kong-based shipyard Kingship, working in collaboration with Azure Naval Architects, which is to be built under the 500 gt rule while maintaining all the characteristics of a yacht 50 metres or longer...

Sep 07, 2010 Read more...

Last week SuperyachtDesign reported on the latest 53-metre concept for ICON Yachts by Redman Whitley Dixon founded on the repeat success of the ICON 62-metre concept. This week we reveal a new 54.5-metre concept for ICON, from Hot Lab Yacht & Design, based on the ICON 53-metre platform...

Aug 26, 2010 Read more...

While the jury is still out on whether it is possible to ever build a truly eco-friendly superyacht, Zero to Nine Design are certainly giving it a good try with their new design, the 43-metre 006 project, with support from Schottel, Corvus Energy and Quantum. Zero to Nine has always aimed to be as ‘green’ as possible with their designs and this latest yacht concept is no different...

Aug 24, 2010 Read more...

In March of this year, SYD reported on two designs currently under construction at Palumbo Spa shipyard, Columbus 199 and 177, commissioned by Monaco-based Columbus Yacht Limited. With the focus of the shipyard now on the next line of the Columbus series...

Aug 19, 2010 Read more...

With the boat show season around the corner, design studios and shipyards are making the final touches to design concepts, models and general arrangements. ICON Yachts are no exception, releasing their latest 50+ metre technical platform design, which will be presented at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show in September...

Aug 18, 2010 Read more...

At the beginning of June, SYD reported on a new concept called Ra by Adam Voorhees, who has taken his award winning 66-metre concept a step further. In collaboration with Lürssen, the new 91-metre Aurora project will...

Aug 17, 2010 Read more...

In a collaboration with Sky Group/Monacair, the leading operator of yacht based helicopters, and McFarlane ShipDesign, Sterling / Scott Yacht Design have released details of their new concept, Independence, a distinctive new 58-metre helicopter support vessel...

Aug 11, 2010 Read more...

German design house Newcruise has been working on a new 88.5-metre concept, NC 131. Based on an intensive briefing from an experienced yacht owner and his captain, this turnkey project promises to be a displacement world cruiser with a difference...

Aug 04, 2010 Read more...

The new 88-metre concept from Luiz De Basto and Lurssen Yachts, Orchid, combines form and function on a vessel with a distinct personality....

Jul 22, 2010 Read more...

Mac Cooper, designer and founder of Dream Line Yacht & Product Design in Florida, USA, has produced a new 107-metre concept, the largest yet to come from the studio...

Jul 21, 2010 Read more...

The latest work to emerge from the Ivan Erdevicki Naval Architecture & Yacht Design studio are two concepts that have been designed for clients based in America. The first of these two superyachts is...

Jul 16, 2010 Read more...

It is not often that you come across interior designers for airplanes who are trying their hand at designing superyachts. Indeed, it usually goes the other way, with yachts designers every so often foraying into the world of private jet interior design. However, Yelken Octuri is trying to break with tradition...

Jul 15, 2010 Read more...

With yachts increasingly being designed to be the ultimate exploration and adventure vessels, Egg and Dart Yacht Designs have released details of their new 58-metre aluminium displacement motoryacht, Ranger...

Jul 09, 2010 Read more...

The Dutch design studio Werner Yacht Design has been putting the finer details on their latest classic-looking superyacht concept, a project that started back in December 2009 and has reached the final stages of design...

Jul 07, 2010 Read more...

With the launch of Ruea Yachts comes the first concept from the new Yacht Solutions division, a 60-metre motoryacht with an optional helicopter touchpad in the bow...

Jun 17, 2010 Read more...

Most superyachts are designed for the use of an individual and his or her family. However, occasionally you hear of projects that have to take into consideration two different styles to accommodate the tastes of two owners...

Jun 14, 2010 Read more...

In May, SuperyachtDesign reported that Nobiskrug had joined forces with Messerschmitt Yachts to develop concepts 60-metres or larger. Now the German shipyard has announced...

Jun 09, 2010 Read more...

Maxime Le Mounier and Dominik Lux, graduates from Southampton Solent University, have come up with this striking concept. The design employs a similar hull form to that of the Ulstein Group ship designs...

Jun 08, 2010 Read more...

It is generally agreed that the superyacht industry has yet to develop to the same level as its sister industry in automotive design. The design of cars and motorcycles has advanced at a much faster pace, which makes it all the more...

Jun 04, 2010 Read more...

Swedish yacht builder Strand Craft has collaborated with Gray Design to create the ultimate high performance motor yacht...

Jun 03, 2010 Read more...

Avadesign has revealed their latest 70-metre concept by Andrea Vastano, who hopes to make an impression on the market by turning this design into an exclusive series, offering a range of sizes from 70 to 120 metres...

Jun 03, 2010 Read more...

With their potential to impact current and future work and challenge traditional approaches to superyacht design, young designers are what keep the industry vibrant and continually evolving. Californian Adam Voorhees...

Jun 02, 2010 Read more...

Messerschmitt Yachts in Switzerland and the Nobiskrug shipyard in Germany have revealed that they are due to join forces...

May 26, 2010 Read more...

Felix P. Messerschmitt, grandson to the cousin of Professor Willy Messerschmitt, the world famous aircraft designer, founded Messerschmitt Yachts in 2009. The Swiss design studio...

May 25, 2010 Read more...

Yacht design is greatly influenced by progress in the automobile industry and Rainsford Mann Design’s superboat, Aero 55, has the same svelte yet muscular profile of a supercar...

May 21, 2010 Read more...

Further to the new 138-ft Explorer which SYD covered back in March of this year, Vripack has unveiled an impressive new contribution to...

May 20, 2010 Read more...

An innovative co-ownership yacht project known as Long Tall Sally will be uniting some of the top names in superyacht...

May 17, 2010 Read more...

Codecasa Shipyards in collaboration with Andre Bacigalupo, are putting the finishing touches on the design of the Codecasa 50s...

May 13, 2010 Read more...

French designer, Sylvain Viau of SV Design, has designed a dynamic new 55-metre concept called Oiseau Bleu...

May 07, 2010 Read more...

The LILA-LOU Design Studio has recently revealed their strikingly modern interior and decks for a highly acclaimed 33-metre motor catamaran: the Curvelle 33X9...

May 04, 2010 Read more...

Heesen Yachts has unveiled its revolutionary 65-metre all-aluminium design based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form...

Apr 27, 2010 Read more...

The 112' Custom Performance Cruiser was designed through collaboration between Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design and Nauta Yachts Design Studio...

Apr 26, 2010 Read more...

60-metre Maximus is the new concept designed by Aleph Design and Gino Gandino...

Apr 14, 2010 Read more...

Sparkman & Stephens (S&S) has developed a 75m Bermuda-rigged schooner...

Apr 06, 2010 Read more...

SYD wrote about 2pixel's latest superyacht design, the 'Shining' at the beginning of the year...

Mar 31, 2010 Read more...

It seems like only yesterday that Ghost Yachts unveiled their superyacht design concept, the Ghost 180 with Gloss...

Mar 31, 2010 Read more...

In architecture egg-and-dart is a decorative motif used in mouldings consisting of a series of...

Mar 30, 2010 Read more...

The new generation Vripack Explorer is a 138' sturdy and 'trendy' displacement superyacht. Established in 1961...

Mar 29, 2010 Read more...

Founded by Richard Sauter, Sauter Zero Carbon Design was developed in response to the effects of global warming...

Mar 29, 2010 Read more...

The French firm of naval designers and architects Stirling International Design (SDI), have released details of a 130-metre conceptual...

Mar 26, 2010 Read more...

Vlad Murnikov is working on a new extreme yacht, entitled the SpeedDream, which aims to conquer the...

Mar 23, 2010 Read more...

At 62 metres in length and with a wide beam of 22 metres, the new catamaran concept...

Mar 17, 2010 Read more...

The Columbus 199 is part of a series of projects being carried out at the Neapolitan shipyard...

Mar 16, 2010 Read more...

In a world where superyachts can cost up to ten percent of their overall value to run each...

Mar 10, 2010 Read more...

With bold concepts like Private and OrganiK under his belt, French designer...

Mar 08, 2010 Read more...

The details of the newly designed 70-metre and 62-metre concepts by...

Mar 05, 2010 Read more...

Studio Delta design a 52-metre concept that will be as ecologically friendly to produce and operate as...

Mar 03, 2010 Read more...

Ketos 43m is the new RPH Yacht, designed exclusively for Rossinavi Shipyard by Team For Design...

Mar 01, 2010 Read more...

Elie Saab, in collaboration with Weyves Couture and Oceanco launched the innovative new design ES117 at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show yesterday...

Feb 26, 2010 Read more...

Quartostile introduce their two latest concepts, the QS35 and QS FR100...

Feb 26, 2010 Read more...

BMT Nigel Gee and Design Unlimited to collaborate on the development of an exciting 40-metre...

Feb 25, 2010 Read more...

Maritime Concept and Construction (HK) Ltd., introduce the MCC 38m...

Feb 23, 2010 Read more...

Think Yachts have presented their Rapture 150 concept that offers a unique opportunity to own...

Feb 22, 2010 Read more...

February has been a busy month for Setzer Design Group with a number of new superyacht...

Feb 22, 2010 Read more...

SYD often hears industry complaints that the yachting media fails to distinguish between...

Feb 19, 2010 Read more...

The latest concept from Sylvain Viau is an 89-metre vessel named 'Private' which differs from...

Feb 19, 2010 Read more...

The 42 meter VGD Explorer from Van Geest Design is a unique yacht combining luxury with global exploring capabilities...

Feb 19, 2010 Read more...

Rainsford Mann Design (RMD) have developed a semi custom fast new 50m concept providing substantial...

Feb 18, 2010 Read more...

The new Axis 41-metre is a modern, fast, commuter concept, ideal for an owner looking...

Feb 16, 2010 Read more...

"Wallyship is a "first" for us" says Luca Bassani, Wally President and founder. Wallyship...

Feb 15, 2010 Read more...

Focusing on creating a yacht that is self-contained with all of life's entertainment luxuries...

Feb 12, 2010 Read more...

Blohm + Voss has developed a variety of custom yacht proposals in order to allow clients to profit from their yacht building experience...

Feb 08, 2010 Read more...

The new 57.92-metre Rainbow Warrior III is being custom built for environmental...

Feb 04, 2010 Read more...

Danish Yachts in Skagen in Denmark are committed to building sustainable yachts with...

Feb 01, 2010 Read more...

With one order already placed the PJ 210 has already hit the right note for one owner. Here we look at this design from the Palmer Johnson yard

Jan 29, 2010 Read more...

Jongert's chosen destination to reveal their latest innovation...

Jan 20, 2010 Read more...

It could be said that the new 34-metre sailing yacht project by Nauta Design and...

Jan 15, 2010 Read more...

Named the 'Shining', this 63-metre superyacht design by 2pixel design studio and Navtec Marine...

Jan 15, 2010 Read more...

SuperyachtDesign originally wrote about the 72.5-metre Axebow motoryacht...

Jan 14, 2010 Read more...

Following on from recently launched 52-metre Nazenin V, the New York

Jan 13, 2010 Read more...

Cross a New York-style loft apartment with the romanticism of sailing

Jan 12, 2010 Read more...

The objective of Sylvain Viau's 80m OrganiK design is to...

Jan 07, 2010 Read more...

Kate Newman and Oliver Stacey met while working for Martin Francis on a range of yachts from...

Jan 05, 2010 Read more...

Ivan Erdevicki has recently been working alongside Celebrity/Prout International...

Dec 28, 2009 Read more...

Turkish shipyard Numarine recently unveiled details of its largest yacht to date...

Dec 26, 2009 Read more...

Although the 21-metre Trinity concept is outside our normal size range, its highly...

Dec 23, 2009 Read more...

The mission statement for this project was to create yacht of 499 GT that would provide...

Dec 17, 2009 Read more...

Described as an "ultra contemporary design", this 91-metre superyacht concept...

Dec 15, 2009 Read more...

"Bold, confident, well proportioned and balanced. A unique and unmistakable design." These are...

Dec 14, 2009 Read more...

Yacht designers Italstyle have revealed that they have been working on a new superyacht concept for Italian yacht builders Cheyenne Shipyards. Coming in at 28m, the superyacht is a fast planing vessel with a V shaped aluminium hull.

Dec 09, 2009 Read more...

The French shipyard Chantier Naval Couach say that it has linked up with the French Designer Jean Pierre Fantini for the interior design of the 1st Couach 5000 Fly.

Dec 01, 2009 Read more...

Diana Yacht Design have announced their new, luxury superyacht project, Diana 415. Project 415 is a...

Dec 01, 2009 Read more...

Designed for onboard lifestyle the Kestrel 106 is a new breed of sailing superyacht from the drawing board of Ron Holland...

Dec 01, 2009 Read more...

Kha Shing Enterprises Co. Ltd, the builders of the popular Monte Fino range of motor yachts...

Nov 30, 2009 Read more...

Inspired by the idea of an artificial island, 'The Beach' is a 62m motoryacht designed by 26 year old...

Nov 30, 2009 Read more...

Monte Fino, the semi-custom superyacht brand from Kha-Shing Shipyard, has announced the launch of a...

Nov 23, 2009 Read more...

This concept is said to "harmonise the feeling of a powerful and reactive sailing boat with the...

Nov 17, 2009 Read more...

Said to be the missing link between yachts and mega ships, the Ikkar Cruise Ship...

Nov 16, 2009 Read more...

Three designers have put their heads together to form the HPC60 design; a high performance 60-meter...

Nov 12, 2009 Read more...

Belgium based yacht design company Emocean have been asked by Devonport Yachts to create...

Nov 11, 2009 Read more...

When members of the international press were invited to the unveiling of WHY (Wally Hermes Yachts) in...

Oct 30, 2009 Read more...

Developed by London and Swiss based designers, Lila-Lou with the view to create a natural integration of mast, sail and keel configuration...

Oct 29, 2009 Read more...

Newcruise Touch 60 is the latest 60.9m superyacht from Newcruise - Yacht Projects and Design. The company is a Hamburg based..

Oct 29, 2009 Read more...

US superyacht builder Derecktor presents a new superyacht project design from Holland's Vripack studio. The Vripack 60m...

Oct 22, 2009 Read more...

A new superyacht concept created by Ken Freivokh, seeks to combine a super fuel efficient, semi-displacement...

Oct 16, 2009 Read more...

SP, the marine business arm of Gurit, has been approached and is heavily involved in the next generation of racer-cruiser,

Oct 08, 2009 Read more...

Rene van der Velden Yacht Design introduce a new luxury powered catamaran, that comes in at 38m and has an ecological design...

Sep 30, 2009 Read more...

Sunreef announces new superyacht project, Sunreef 92 Double Deck. The Sunreef in-house design team has developed a new project..

Sep 24, 2009 Read more...

Giorgio Vafiadis has been busy with the design of two yachts. The first of these is Belena for Golden Yachts..

Sep 24, 2009 Read more...

95m design, Black GT 95, was recently unveiled at the 2009 Monaco Yacht Show. The vessel is a grand sport series designed

Sep 24, 2009 Read more...

Boska Marine Design (BMD) presents a new design for an 86m Expedition Vessel. BMD naval architecture and..

Sep 22, 2009 Read more...

Pendennis have supplied us with a series of exterior and interior renderings of their latest 46m Ron Holland project...

Sep 17, 2009 Read more...

Inspired by the company's experience in the two previous Spanish America's Cup Syndicates, the Barracuda have presented their..

Sep 16, 2009 Read more...

The owner of 45m Big Fish has commissioned Aquos Yachts to develop a replica line of Luxury-Explorer-Vessels after the reported...

Sep 11, 2009 Read more...

Employing ancient oriental wisdom and mythology has resulted in a profile that appears to have been sculpted by these elements ...

Sep 11, 2009 Read more...

Icon Yachts has announced a new design, the ICON 72m, which has been developed for them by Van Geest Design (VGD)...

Sep 10, 2009 Read more...

Teknokat Marine announces their new modular concept, tubiQ. Whilst not a classic superyacht vessel the design by Marcelo...

Sep 09, 2009 Read more...

A new design concept, the MY Sigmund, is scheduled to be released at this year's Monaco Yacht Show. Blue Water Yachting is the brokerage...

Sep 05, 2009 Read more...

This design takes you back to a source that first nourished dreams of far-flung voyages - a yacht that is comfortable, fast, hands-on, simple...

Sep 04, 2009 Read more...

Espen Oeino, Franck Darnet, Brilliant Boats and Sunrise Yachts are among a host of names that have teamed up in order to create a 47.7m vessel...

Sep 03, 2009 Read more...

The latest design to come from SABDES is a 72.5m Axebow motoryacht that is being developed on the ICON Yachts pre-engineered platform, allowing SABDES

Sep 03, 2009 Read more...

After the success of the trimaran Earthrace, LOMOcean Design are planning another challenge: the design of the first vehicle to circle...

Sep 03, 2009 Read more...

Van Geest have a new 80m Super Sail concept derived from their 85m motoryacht concept. They both share the same..

Sep 02, 2009 Read more...

Fresh in the wake of Saudade comes another radical exterior from Eidsgaard Design, a 61.5m motoryacht. The design...

Sep 02, 2009 Read more...

Historically known for their technical expertise in (especially high-speed) naval architecture and marine engineering, Donald L. Blount..

Sep 02, 2009 Read more...

Vripack’s Design Studio, in partnership with Kingship Marine Limited, has recently released a new design for a 42m motor yacht. The...

Sep 01, 2009 Read more...

Eidsgaard Design has unveiled their latest design concept, for a 61.5m motor superyacht.

Mar 18, 2009 Read more...

Built in 2008, after 14 years with the Nissan Motor Company, Stephane Schwarz stepped down from his high-powered

Feb 01, 2009 Read more...

"To be able to visualise a design project in 3D and through animation allows potential buyers or stakeholders in a project to envision the final result"

Jan 23, 2009 Read more...

100 metres at 100 knots sounds like a feat that would be hard to achieve. However, this revolutionary Ram-wing 100-metre, designed by Renato..

Jan 02, 2009 Read more...

Ashish Gupta, the young Mumbai-based architect behind the 150-metre Maharaja gigayacht project, insists on calling it yacht architecture rather

Dec 17, 2008 Read more...

Pentamarans seem to be the hottest hull concept this last year. The principle behind the pentamaran is better reduced drag and hull form..

Dec 17, 2008 Read more...

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Redefining S/Ys

Described by Bill Dixon as

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