invisible superyacht concept is clad in mirrors and designed to disappear into the sea

yacht designer pieter van geest has developed blue prints for an ‘invisible’ superyacht which blends into the sea, disappearing between water and sky. to create the illusion the 106-metre mirage will be completely clad in specially mirrored glass which reflects the image of the sea back to onlookers.

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the design uses a colour variable mirrored glass developed by an unnamed german glass manufacturer, which has never been used on yachts before. all the vertical panels on the superyacht will have this finish – creating the illusion of disappearing from as little as 50 meters away the company claims. those on board will experience a similar effect reflecting the surroundings and creating the feeling of floating on air.

mirage was developed by italian boatbuilders fincantieri and dutch firm van geest designs to blend into the horizon. van geest says it has taken a year to develop the blueprints and would take another three and a half years to construct. experts suggest it could cost up to £200 million (just over $264 million) to realise.

the yacht comprises six-decks in total featuring a helipad, spa, outdoor cinema and theatre. the 4,200-tonne vessel can sleep a total of 43 people including 14 guests and 29 crew members, and can cruise at a comfortable speed of 19 knots.

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