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Foster + Partners\u2019 longtime engagement with maritime design<\/strong><\/a> finds a new expression at this year\u2019s Monaco Yacht Show with the unveiling of the Outlier I megayacht<\/strong><\/a> concept. With early vessels like the 68-foot Alen 68<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to the landmark Yacht Club de Monaco<\/strong><\/a> in Monte Carlo, the British studio has long explored the intersection of architecture and the world of yachts.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Outlier I is a continuation of that pursuit, presenting an 88-meter (289-foot) concept developed in collaboration with Lateral Engineering to show how Foster + Partners\u2019 architectural sensibilities combine with marine technology to imagine a new megayacht.<\/p>\n Foster + Partners presents the Outlier I concept at Monaco Yacht Week | visualizations \u00a9 Foster + Partners<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Foster + Partners takes a disciplined approach to proportion and structure with the exterior of its Outlier I yacht concept. Strong horizontal bands of glazing cut across the dark hull, and angled terraces create a layered geometry that draws the eye along its length.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Working with the engineers<\/strong><\/a> at Lateral, the architects<\/strong><\/a> made a decisive move by relocating the engine room forward toward the bow. The team notes that this adjustment is unconventional for a vessel of this scale. It serves to liberate the mid and rear sections from mechanical constraints and opens possibilities for uninterrupted living spaces.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The reorganized interiors accommodate double-height rooms and lofty atriums for uninterrupted vertical connections. This means that the concept has a lofty spatial quality that is rarely achieved in the megayacht category.<\/p>\n the 88-meter yacht is developed in collaboration with Lateral<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Inside Foster + Partners\u2019 Outlier I yacht concept, the sense of openness is immediate. A soaring central atrium floods the core of the yacht with sunlight, accentuated by floor-to-ceiling glazing that frames views of the coastlines and shifting sea.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Pale timber surfaces, soft fabrics, and honed stone finishes combine to lend interiors that are both refined and restrained. Circulation flows through a transparent spiral stair and broad walkways, allowing guests to move fluidly between lounges, dining areas, and terraces. The absence of visual barriers means that interiors open broadly to surrounding views, so that every space feels oriented toward the horizon.<\/p>\n double height interiors connect vertically through a central atrium<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Outlier I provides around forty percent more deck space than typical yachts of similar length. As such, it has wider terraces and longer, uninterrupted exterior promenades. The rear deck extends dramatically toward the water, and is even integrated with a swimming pool and helipad.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The yacht includes large open-air lounges and shaded dining areas. From the main salon to the upper sun decks, guests remain visually linked to the surrounding seascape, highlighting the design team\u2019s emphasis on effortless engagement with its setting.<\/p>\n deck space is forty percent larger than comparable yachts<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Despite its modest 88-meter length, the yacht maintains a 2000-GT displacement \u2014 referring to its gross-tonnage, or internal volume \u2014 that allows easier mooring and still supports the amenities of a much larger craft. The concept is planned for owner-driven customization, whether configured for intimate retreats or social gatherings.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The team explains that Outlier I\u2019s systems are designed for both coastal cruising and extended passages, offering the range and resilience required for exploratory voyages. The flexible internal framework permits varied layouts, from expansive private suites to multifunctional entertainment zones.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n name:\u00a0<\/strong>Outlier I<\/p>\n architect: <\/strong>Foster + Partners<\/a> | @fosterandpartners<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n naval engineer: <\/strong>Lateral<\/a> | @lateral_na<\/a><\/p>\n event:\u00a0<\/strong>Monaco Yacht Show<\/a>\u00a0| @monacoyachtshow_official<\/a><\/p>\n The post foster + partners reinvents the megayacht with new \u2018outlier I\u2019 concept<\/a> appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Outlier I Debuts at Monaco Yacht show \u00a0 Foster + Partners\u2019 longtime engagement with maritime design finds a new expression at this year\u2019s Monaco Yacht Show with the unveiling of the Outlier I megayacht concept. … <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[142],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nfoster + partners reimagines the megayacht<\/h2>\n
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