Gold Yacht and Marine Vessels Design · 2025
Project Nazare Sailing Yacht
by Onur Kiren
- A' Design Award 2025 Gold Winner in Yacht and Marine Vessels Design
- Awarded April 15, 2025
- CLIENT: Onur Kiren
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 47,981
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About Project Nazare Sailing Yacht
Project Nazare is a 24 meter sailing yacht inspired by the giant waves of Nazare in Portugal. The gray hull is marked with bold orange accents. A panoramic glass ceiling and continuous hull windows bring daylight into the interior and open wide views of the sea and sky. Five cabins provide berths for ten guests. The aft tender garage converts into a beach club close to the water. Carbon and aluminium construction keeps the sailing yacht light and durable, supporting speed, stability and easy handling by a small crew.
Within the distinguished tradition of marine vessel design that has long celebrated humanity's harmonious relationship with the sea, Onur Kiren's Project Nazare Sailing Yacht emerges as a compelling meditation on contemporary nautical aesthetics and technical refinement. The work invites contemplation of how modern design philosophy might honor the storied lineage of sailing craft while embracing the formal vocabularies and material possibilities of present-day engineering. One observes in the vessel's sweeping profile a sophisticated dialogue between hydrodynamic necessity and sculptural aspiration, where each curve appears to serve both functional and aesthetic purposes simultaneously. The chromatic program demonstrates considerable restraint and intentionality, employing a palette of luminous neutrals against the natural theater of sea and sky that suggests an understanding of how manufactured form might achieve visual consonance with elemental surroundings. Particularly noteworthy is the treatment of the superstructure's surface articulation, where subtle tonal gradations reveal the complex geometry of compound curves meeting at precisely resolved transitions, a technical achievement that speaks to advanced manufacturing capabilities deployed in service of visual refinement. The mast and rigging assembly presents an elegant vertical counterpoint to the vessel's dominant horizontality, the tensioned lines creating rhythmic visual music against the atmospheric backdrop while simultaneously suggesting the latent energy of wind-powered locomotion. The composition's environmental staging, with its carefully calibrated atmospheric conditions and water surface treatment, contextualizes the design within an idealized maritime setting that enhances appreciation of its formal qualities. This presentation invites the viewer to consider how contemporary luxury yacht design negotiates the enduring human desire for seafaring adventure with evolving expectations of comfort, performance, and visual sophistication, perhaps prompting reflection on what constitutes excellence in objects designed to mediate between human aspiration and natural forces.
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- Unique Properties
- Project Nazare merges elegance, performance, and functionality. A panoramic glass ceiling and continuous hull windows seamlessly connect the interior with stunning sea and sky views. Thoughtfully designed guest areas offer both luxury and practicality. Her sleek hull ensures exceptional speed and stability, while the carbon-aluminum construction enhances lightness and durability. The aft tender garage converts into a versatile beach club, providing an uninterrupted connection to the ocean.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Loa:23.95m, Bmax:22.90m, T:3m, Air Draft:34m, Light Displacement:45t, Engine:180hp 1800rpm, Hull Type: Monohull, Main Sail: 160m2, Furling:144m2, Stay Sail:79m2, Roller Furling Type: In Haul, Rig:Single Masted Sloop, Keel:Fixed, Cabins:5, Berth for Guests:10, Crew Cabins: 1
- Tags
- sailyacht, sailingyacht, project nazare, sailingyacht, yachtdesign, yachtdesigner, eco friendly
- Production Technology
- In this challenging design process, the project inspired by Nazare's waveforms began with hand drawn sketches and was then detailed with cad software. Rendering programs were used for realistic visuals. Carbon fiber composite materials were preferred for lightness and durability, while aerodynamic efficiency and aesthetic balance were meticulously calculated. User experience and functionality were prioritized, and performance and visual appeal were combined in harmony.
- Design Challenge
- I balanced engineering and aesthetics to enhance performance while crafting an elegant, dynamic exterior. Inspired by Nazare’s iconic waves, the curves not only add style but also boost hydrodynamic efficiency. The challenge was minimizing weight while preserving structural integrity. Using lightweight yet durable materials, optimizing the form, and designing every detail efficiently were key to the process.
- Project Duration
- The project started in Istanbul, Turkey in January 2024
- Operation Flow
- This 24 meter sailing yacht delivers high performance with easy handling for a small crew. Its streamlined hull reduces water resistance, enabling faster and more efficient sailing, while the optimized sail system maximizes wind power. Built with lightweight yet durable materials, it ensures both speed and stability. User friendly controls make it accessible to sailors of all levels.
- Research
- This project explored the interaction between nature and humans in the design of a sailboat, inspired by the giant waves of Nazare. The aim was to establish a balance of both aesthetics and functionality. Lightness and durability were achieved with carbon fiber composite materials. Aerodynamic analyses and user experience tests were performed.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the iconic giant waves of Nazare, this 24 meter sailing yacht symbolizes both the power of nature and the human will to resist this power. The gray hull reflects the power and mystery of the Atlantic, while the bold orange accents convey the fiery determination of those who dare to challenge the sea. Every detail pays homage to the power of nature, while also reflecting the human desire to transcend boundaries. This sailing yacht represents both a struggle and a harmony.