This Yacht Designer Takes a Different Approach

With his innovative and somewhat futuristic Yacht Designs, Aras Kazar manages to amaze time and time again. His latest brainchild: The Wakíŋyaŋ. MASTERS examines the concept of this 130 meter long yacht.

The design lives up to its name Wakíŋyaŋ, which translates as ''thunderclap'' or ''Thunder Birds'' in the Lakota language. The yacht is characterized by futuristic and minimalist lines that form a bird-like silhouette when viewed from above. Glass over the full height and the deck provides plenty of natural light and a 360-degree view. 

One of the most striking features of the design is that the yacht has three hulls with hydrofoils. This provides more stability, but also less resistance, allowing speeds of 32 knots - or almost 60 kilometers per hour - to be achieved. 

Relaxation is of paramount importance

The interior design of the Wakíŋyaŋ concept shows similarities with the exterior. Soft colors and spacious rooms allow guests to feel relaxed and calm on board. According to Aras Kazar this is exactly the intention: ''Wakíŋyaŋ is designed to make you feel calm and relaxed, whether you are enjoying it on board or watching it from outside''. 

In addition to comfortable cabins for the crew and captain, the concept is equipped with five guest cabins, one master suite and spa. And to create the ultimate relaxation, a swimming pool should of course not be missing on board. This is located on the aft deck.