Designer Jay Aberdoni has unveiled a new, 100-metre superyacht concept that "pays homage to the golden age of ocean travel". Named Ixian, the yacht borrows vintage design cues from the ocean liners of the 1940s, while combining them with the performance, comfort and technology of a contemporary superyacht.
Aberdoni described Ixian as a "study in proportions", in which her horizontal exterior lines co-exist with a unique, concentric circle approach to her general arrangement. This is seen most clearly in the circular owner's cabin, which benefits from walkaround decks and incorporates rich, natural materials such as patterned wood walls, stone floors and textured fabrics.
Another major design point is the beach club, which is accessed by a central staircase that connects with the main saloon through an indoor balcony for a "big sensation of space and openness". The stern is enclosed but fitted with full-beam glass, meaning it can still be used at any time and benefits from natural light.
Accommodation is across only 10 guest cabins, (unusually small for this size segment), with Aberdoni endeavouring to prioritise amenities and open spaces over quantity of guests on board.
This results in several lounge areas and terraces scattered across Ixian's layout, including the broad helipad, which can be configured as a lounge, the aft deck Jacuzzi with its cabana-style sunloungers and a second, private lounge directly underneath the mast.
Aberdoni has shared several designs with BOAT International over the years, including the 50-metre Elacca, the 73-metre Day One and the 80-metre Dojo, which belongs to Oceanco's Simply Custom portfolio.
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