Symmetry

Each year at the Monaco Yacht Show, Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design presents a concept to inspire and challenge the market. This year is no exception as the Dutch studio presents Symmetry, a 180m concept with a reverse bow forward and aft, with naval architecture by BMT Nigel Gee.

“Because all the work we do is confidential, it's nice to be able to create a concept that we can present in Monaco – it gives us the opportunity to show what we can do,” explained designer Paul Costerus at Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design. “We went with a symmetrical concept this year because we’ve seen in nature how it strives for symmetry, but the beauty is in the absence of symmetry. The exterior of Symmetry is fully symmetrical except for the helideck but the interior is asymmetrical, and because of this you can utilise the vessel in many different ways.”

The unusual centric approach with Symmetry sees all aspects of the vessel start at the centre and work outwards, as opposed to the more traditional linear setup. This idea comes to life with the use of dual directional propulsion, which makes it possible to travel forward or backwards – an idea we’ve seen in other designs such as Lobanov Design’s 132m Star concept – and allows the yacht to rotate 360 degrees with the centre as the pivot point. It also gives the owner the flexibility to be at either end of his or her private deck without having to sacrifice on the view or comfort.

“The wheelhouse, which is on the top deck, offers a 360-degree view out to sea with all the systems and controls located in the centre of the deck, with a control console facing out on both sides of the yacht,” said Costerus.

In addition to her length, Symmetry offers a beam of 29m providing a vast amount of internal and exterior space. While she offers all the luxury additions you would expect, there are a few features that stand out in particular. On the owner's private upper deck a two-centimetre deep water feature surrounds the superstructure. The aim of this feature is to blur the line between the end of the deck and the sea view on the horizon. “The master stateroom is like a pavilion,” said Costerus. “When the owner is in bed looking forward it feels like you are literally sitting on the water. A few steps at the end of the deck with water cascading down them create the same effect as an infinity pool.”

The owner's deck includes a private spa, lounge, office, library and garden, while the hotel deck below offers another spa, gym, dining area and lounge for guests to enjoy. The use of large windows, skylights and indoor/outdoor gardens throughout the vessel help to connect Symmetry's inside and outside areas.

While the exterior is clean and modern, the interior has been created in a beach house style to achieve a serene and natural finish. The centric approach offers the opportunity to make a direct connection between spaces, which is best demonstrated in the double-height beach club located in the centre of the vessel and forms the heart of the yacht. The extremely large and wide beach can be expanded with the opening of hatches on either side of the vessel. Above this is an unexpected square skylight that extends from the top deck down to the main deck. Within this are glass walkways that bridge the upper decks forward and aft while allowing views down below.

“This is a really cool feature that reaches all the way down to the interior pool,” said Costerus. “It is a super cool idea and we really like it.”

Tenders and day boats are launched and retrieved from amidships via an enclosed bay, offering a spacious area for the reception of guests and safe transfers all while having the ability to be sheltered from the wind. Directly connected to the beach, on the first level, is an enclosed centralised garden which all VIP guest rooms have direct access to. Symmetry provides accommodation for up to 34 guests and 48 crew.

The PYC-compliant superyacht would be constructed from steel and aluminium and would be powered by eight 20V 4000 M53B engines, producing 2,475kW each. This propulsion package would achieve a top speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of just over 19 knots when running at 85 per cent MCR.