rishi soman questions conventional yacht design with the antithesis yacht

how would you stand out in the current crop of mega yachts without going big? this conundrum motivated the ‘antithesis’, an anti-yacht envisioned by indian designer rishi soman. ‘antithesis’ questions conventional yacht design through a rethought and reinterpreted architecture and floating volume. the monolithic and monochromatic proposal doesn’t spare on luxury, equipping the yacht with amenities like a pool and its own heliport.

the antithesis yacht has its own heliport
image © rishi soman

influenced by modern architecture, the antithesis yacht by rishi soman features an extensive patio that opens to the sea. the elevated monolithic volume houses the living area and an all-glass bridge. a black all carbon-fibre hull with a reverse bow contradicts traditional yacht design featuring white hulls. an elevated infinity pool above the patio is shaded by the elevated living area. the proposed project serves the purpose of exploring new possibilities in yacht design.

the patio opens to the sea, allowing easy access to it
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the cantilevered living area provides shade to the pool 
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the dining area has been located on the lower deck 
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the main stairs have an accent lighting 
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lower deck details 
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the lower and living deck is surrounded by greenery
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the stern opens to the sea 
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view of the main infinity pool at night 
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starboard of the antithesis yacht
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edited by: juliana neira | designboom