UK-based naval architects, Lateral and New York City-based firm Gill Schmid Design, have designed a hybrid superyacht called SEE.
The ship incorporates Lateral's e-hybrid system, which uses batteries as the primary onboard power source. So essentially, SEE will run on batteries and be equipped with diesel engines only to recharge those batteries. Thus producing a more environmentally friendly yacht.
The SEE superyacht prioritizes the guest experience just as much as it does sustainability. Gill Schmid Design laid out a floor plan that offers flexibility and a casual feel. The yacht does not have formal saloons or dining spaces and rather favors an open concept kitchen with communal lounge areas. Each space was designed to be enjoyed between guest and crew member alike - which redefines the relationship between patron and host.
Mixed-Use Superyacht Designs
The SEE Superyacht is to be Enjoyed by Guests and Crew Members Alike
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Superyachts - The SEE superyacht's e-hybrid system presents an opportunity for the superyacht industry to embrace more environmentally friendly practices by using batteries as the primary onboard power source.
2. Flexible Mixed-use Designs - Gill Schmid Design's open-concept floor plan prioritizes the guest experience and highlights an opportunity for mixed-use designs in the superyacht industry.
3. Casual Luxury - SEE's casual lounges and communal kitchen area promote a relaxed atmosphere onboard, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity for the luxury hospitality industry to redefine the relationship between patron and host.
Industry Implications
1. Superyacht - Mixed-use designs and eco-friendly innovations in the superyacht industry are leading to new opportunities for companies, such as Lateral and Gill Schmid Design.
2. Hospitality - The casual luxury of SEE's design offers opportunities for hospitality companies to create a new level of relaxation and comfort for guests in both waterborne and land-based hotels.
3. Marine Tech - The use of e-hybrid systems in the superyacht industry presents new opportunities for marine tech companies to provide innovative solutions for future luxury yacht designs.