One seafarer’s loss could be another’s gain—Isaac Burrough hopes so, anyway.
The New Zealand designer just unveiled a gigayacht concept that failed to come to fruition with one client in the hopes of attracting another interested party.
The client approached Burrough’s eponymous studio last year to develop a 438-foot vessel based on an earlier 328-foot concept. They ultimately decided not to proceed with the project, but Burrough wasn’t ready for his creation to die. He is now showing it off in all its glory.
Aptly christened Revival, the superyacht has the same striking silhouette as the original design but is 100 feet longer from bow to stern. The successor also showcases an abundance of glass inside and out, giving it an elegant, contemporary feel. The four-level atrium, for instance, features full-height glass windows that help to create a bold exterior profile and a light, airy interior. Similarly, the glass bulwarks aft add to the strong exterior form and ensure uninterrupted views from the living quarters.
The client requested Revival be capable of accommodating “a large number of guests” at sea. As such, the yacht is outfitted with no less than 17 cabins for up to 36 seafarers and crew quarters for up to 56 crew. Measuring between 452 and 678 square feet, the guest cabins sport floor-to-ceiling windows or six-foot-high openings that fill the interiors with natural light and afford sweeping vistas. The supersized owner’s suite is located on a dedicated deck with a private gym, sauna, lounge, office, and terrace.
A true multipurpose cruiser, Revival’s six decks are each geared toward different activities. The lower deck is perfect for daytime fun by the ocean, with a beach club, a sports lounge, a spa, and yoga rooms. Conversely, the upper deck is suited to socializing, with a piano lounge and a giant, nearly 2,000-square-foot nightclub.
That is just the start of a long list of amenities. The main deck is fitted with a glass-bottom pool, the bridge deck sports cozy lounges and fire pits, and the sundeck is adorned with a Jacuzzi and sun pads. Other highlights include a 15-person cinema, a fully stocked library, and a wine and cocktail bar.
In terms of propulsion, Burrough envisions Revival with a next-gen hybrid propulsion system that will allow it to navigate “environmentally sensitive areas using electric-only mode.” The green tech should future-proof the vessel and help it appeal to the new wave of eco-conscious yachters.
Revival is certainly an interesting concept if nothing else.
