Vitruvius Yachts presents design of 125m UK national flagship

FestivAI, Zaha Hadid Architects and Ocea were also involved in creating the concept.

London-based studio Vitruvius Yachts has published a rendering of the national British flagship. The project was a finalist in a competition led personally by UK Secretary of Defense Ben Wallace. FestivAI, Zaha Hadid Architects and Ocea also contributed to the concept.

The hull and superstructure of the 125-meter yacht were to be built in aluminum. The focus of the megayacht was on sustainability and sustainability principles. The flagship features a highly efficient hull, which has a drag reduction of 30 percent compared to ships of the same class.

It was planned to use recycled materials in the interior. And the interior space of the yacht itself should be equipped as a “floating embassy”, adapted for receptions and dinners at the highest level.

In the aft part of the flagship there is a spacious dining room for receiving top officials with a choice of configurations thanks to the use of mobile partitions. The megayacht's central atrium features displays showcasing Britain's maritime industrial strength, green technology and cultural achievements.

“Designing a vessel that will set a benchmark for sustainability, as well as demonstrate British excellence and heritage for current and future generations, while being a symbol of inclusivity and diversity, was a huge challenge,” commented Vitruvius Yachts founder Philippe Briand.