Megayacht project by FOSTER + PARTNERS with a three-level atrium
British studio Foster + Partners has unveiled a megayacht concept featuring a unique engineering approach that has created living spaces with triple-height ceilings and promises to “push the boundaries of yacht design.” The new design demonstrates how a 2,000 GT yacht can meet the specifications of vessels over 5,000 GT. To realize this vision, Foster + Partners teamed up with naval architects Lateral to create the 88-meter Outlier I concept. The project is based on the studio’s third-generation Ultra-Efficient Hull series and utilizes Lateral’s battery-powered hybrid system.
A key design innovation is the relocation of the engine room to the bow, freeing up space in the central and aft sections. This allowed for the creation of more living areas with double- and triple-height ceilings and an abundance of natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling glazing.
The elongated hull and reconfigured layout provide up to 40% more exterior space, while the internal routing of the engineering systems allows for greater flexibility in the yacht’s profile. The additional exterior space allows for features such as a swimming pool and helipad.
Renderings created by the studio show a hull with a faceted design and sloped glazing sections, allowing daylight to penetrate the central atrium.
The triple-height space includes a living and dining area, as well as a glass elevator and spiral staircase leading to other social areas, including a bar and a private deck on the upper level.
Furthermore, the yacht features a continuous service corridor on the bunker deck, which includes storage spaces. According to the studio, this corridor improves connectivity between all areas of the yacht and significantly facilitates crew work and guest services.
While the concept was developed for yachts with a displacement of 2,000 GT, Lateral claims it can be scaled up to 1,500 GT or even 950 GT.
