Young Turkish studio Alperen Aslan Design has unveiled a new 65-metre superyacht concept designed as a "living planet".
Known as Avora, the yacht is shaped by a multi-layered philosophy called "bio-fusion", described by the designer as fusing the elegance of living organisms with Ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and the futuristic aesthetics of galactic space.
As such, Avora is characterised by a matte Anthracite and Obsidian Grey profile, inspired by a planet's rocky surface, with a hull penned around the "orbital fluidity" seen in space. A pointed raked bow blends into dynamic, overlapping deck lines and curved glazing, which studio founder Alperen Aslan notes to "resemble the layered atmosphere of Neptune."
Brushed metallic surfaces and reflective glass panelling have also been used to replicate the way light is captured in the atmosphere. Meanwhile, at night, LED lighting "spreads like polar auroras".
Inside, Avora presents a six-cabin layout for 12 guests across an 11.6-metre beam, comprising an owner's suite with a private office, VIP suites and guest cabins. A large saloon and adjoining dining area act as the convivial area on the main deck, or an upper deck saloon offers another, more relaxed lounge space.
Amenities include a cinema, gym and an expansive beach club, the latter of which is accessible via curved twin stairs which descend from the main deck aft around an inviting glass-fronted pool. Meanwhile, crew are accommodated across seven double cabins, a captain’s cabin and a first officer cabin.
"Being aboard Avora feels like stepping onto the surface of a planet - connecting with its mass, gravity and rhythm," Aslan told BOAT International. "Every line of the yacht emits its own energy, as if it were an autonomous being. This approach transcends traditional yacht design, turning it into a living identity."
The approach is championed in the name Avora, which blends the Latin word "avo", meaning "distance", with the symbol for the sun, "Ra".
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