foster + partners reinvents the megayacht with new 'outlier I' concept

"Foster + Partners' longtime engagement with maritime design finds a new expression at this year's Monaco Yacht Show with the unveiling of the Outlier I megayacht concept. With early vessels like the 68-foot Alen 68 motor yacht to the landmark Yacht Club de Monaco in Monte Carlo, the British studio has continually explored the intersection of architecture and advanced naval engineering. Outlier I extends that trajectory, presenting an 88-meter (289-foot) yacht concept developed in collaboration with Lateral Engineering to show how Foster + Partners' architectural sensibilities combine with marine technology to imagine a new megayacht."

"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. Working with the engineers at Lateral, the architects made a decisive move by relocating the engine room 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."

"The reorganized interiors accommodate double-height rooms and lofty atriums for uninterrupted vertical connections. This means that the concept has a spatial quality that is rarely achieved in the megayacht category. Inside Foster + Partners' 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."

Foster + Partners and Lateral Engineering developed Outlier I as an 88-meter megayacht concept that merges architectural discipline with marine technology. The exterior emphasizes strong horizontal glazing bands and angled terraces to create a layered, elongated geometry. A forward relocation of the engine room frees mid and aft volumes from mechanical constraints, enabling expansive, uninterrupted living areas. Interiors feature double-height rooms, lofty atriums, and a soaring central atrium with floor-to-ceiling glazing that frames coastal and sea views. Previous maritime projects such as the Alen 68 and the Yacht Club de Monaco underscore the studio's ongoing engagement with naval design.

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