This superyacht, measuring 164 feet, is wellness-focused and has an indoor plunge pool with its own waterfall
Sometimes, all you need is a fresh pair of eyes. Chris Lane, designer, created this article. superyacht concept was the final project of his college degree many years ago. Lane called Aegir the 164-footer. It’s both modern and easy to build.
Named after the Viking god of the sea, Aegir centers around Scandinavian-inspired design, with a sauna, plunge pool and Scandinavian-sourced wood. Lane pictured the explorer in the cruising grounds of the Norwegian fjords where parts of the vessel’s mirrored glass superstructure reflects the dramatic landscape. A cozy observation area is located in the bow of the yacht, where you can view the Northern Lights.
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“I wanted to create a disruptive charter concept that wasn’t just based on cruising the Mediterranean but leans into wellness—as if the boat is a floating retreat,” Lane told Robb Report.
Drawing on the Danish Hygge Lane designed relaxing areas throughout the yacht to allow guests to be together. A large fire pit is located on the main deck, surrounded with a curved sofa looking out to sea. A second fire pit runs the length of the outdoors dining table at the rear of the deck, providing a theatrical talking point during evening meals—or a good-old fashioned Viking marshmallow roast.
The boxy glass superstructure provides views on all sides of the yacht, taking inspiration from Dutch architect Paul de Ruiter’s minimalist land-based projects. Mirrored glass allows the yacht to blend in with its surroundings. On the upper level is an open-plan observation area with a sundeck bar.
A living wall runs the entire length of the yacht’s “central core,” from the sundeck to the lower deck. “My intention was to give each area a beach vibe, so guests feel connected, even when seated in completely different ends of the structure,” says Lane. “The living wall is a visual link that ties all the levels together and connects the guests with nature, even when indoors.”
The wood-clad interior radiates warmth, in contrast to the vast expanses of glass outside. Lane neutralized all color except for some greenery from the plants so that the all white soft furnishings would contrast well with the wood.
Perhaps the coolest feature of the yacht is the nook at its bow, located just in front of the master suite. There is only one window, a large skylight. Guests are forced to look up at the night skies. “It struck me as a space that’s often wasted but would make the most incredible place to watch the aurora borealis,” says Lane.
In keeping with the boat’s Scandinavian theme, the beach club has a sauna, steam room and fully equipped gym. The aft deck has a marble-fronted plunge swimming pool, which is backed by a waterfall that spans both floors. “The sound of flowing water is to help guests relax and unwind,” says Lane. The pool measures 13 feet long and has a mirror ceiling. It is separated from the gym adjacent by a sliding glass doors.
The designer took a different approach to the beach club. The area is now located in the vessel behind the swim platform. It remains private and connected to the cockpit via flowing stairs.
However, access to the beach club is via an interior floating staircase. Drop-down side terraces were added to ease any inconvenience. Hygge Lifestyle and design are important elements. Privacy is an important aspect of the design. “Not many yachts this size dedicate so much interior space to the beach club, but I felt it was an important element of the wellness theme to make it feel tranquil,” says Lane.
The beach club’s larger footprint is also made possible by the yacht’s compact diesel-electric propulsion system and generators, located farther forward than typical engine configurations.
Lane was inspired to create the Wider 150. This eliminates conventional power-plants and replaces them with electric cables that link up to the electric motors located above azimuth pods. The launch of the Wider 150 was in 2016. Wider 150 It set a precedent in yacht design that focused on interior space and features rather than engines. Although the idea has been copied in some cases, it may have been original.
Like the Wider, Aegir’s propulsion system also includes an azimuth pod-drive system, a lithium polymer battery bank and bow thrusters, with power coming from four Rolls Royce Marine Gen Set engines. Lane created storage for sailing dinghies, sea kayaks, and other gas-guzzling toy such as jet skis.
Lane suggests that you take a plunge into the cold Norwegian waters if your goal is to be sustainable and blend in with the environment.
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