Reconciling luxury and ecology
Island(e)motion is a sustainable megayacht concept, conceived as a floating island, by Milena Cvijanovich and Denis Muller of MCM Designstudio, a Swiss architecture and design studio. This project is designed in collaboration with Future Island, an Australian company that promotes ecological luxury. They have an innovative range of floating islands with a 60% smaller ecological footprint than a traditional yacht.
This new concept of a luxurious floating residence is based on green technologies, advanced sustainable materials and alternative energy solutions. Thus, compared to traditional yachts, the ecological footprint is considerably reduced. With this project, the ambition is to create new luxury floating residences, which can sail all over the world, as well in rivers and lakes as in seas and oceans and even protected areas. The Island(e)motion resists all weather conditions, providing comfort and safety. Its functions are fully customizable to the wishes of each customer.
Living on Island(e)motion is starting a new life of responsible luxury. The ship is designed with a sophisticated water and waste management system, and runs on wind and solar energy, which creates the electricity needed for everyday activities. Island(e)motion uses sun, wind and waves to function.
A luxurious and disproportionate layout
The yacht's volumes are much larger and more generous than what is usually found on a megayacht. With a size up to 180 meters and a width of 40 meters, its 4 bridges have the vocation to advocate the opening towards the sky and the sea. The space of the bridge is very important and allows to fully enjoy the sun and the surrounding landscapes. You feel like you are in a garden with fresh grass and palm trees, overlooking the sea. Inside the boat, there is an area entirely dedicated to the owner with private spa, VIP suites with their own spa as well as suites with their own access to the pool. Several lounges recreate a different atmosphere, a dining room can accommodate up to 24 people, indoor and outdoor bars allow guests to refresh themselves.
Island(e)motion also houses indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a dance hall, a library, a cinema room, a spa and hammam, a massage and yoga room as well as a gym and fitness room but also an office whose dimensions are equal to those of a court or a theatre room, difficult to realize on a traditional yacht. A garage can accommodate tenders, jet skis, sports boats and other equipment. A heliport makes it easy to get around. The Island(e)motion has been designed to be a vast place of entertainment, day and night, as well as by practising a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports activities.
Semi-transparent walls reveal certain spaces such as the living room, the bar or the bedroom. On the same idea, the floor of the living room is a glass wall that allows you to admire the underwater world.
Reducing environmental impact
To function, the boat relies on sustainable development. The bridge is built from recycled teak, the vegetation is from permaculture (1) and the water is recycled. The infrastructure of this floating island is equipped with the latest alternative energy systems. Up to 700 m2 of solar, thermal and electric panels cover the flat roofs of the deck structures and provide electrical energy and hot water. Wind turbine lines are discreetly integrated into the main deck gates. The vessel also operates with patented wave motion technology and other alternative energy equipment. On deck, a system also filters rainwater. The propeller's advanced technology and its hydrogen and LNG fuel system reduce energy consumption and thus reduce environmental impact. Its cruising speed is 10 knots.
The interior design is also designed with recycled or sustainable materials and natural products to create a high-end space with unique atmospheres. Bamboo, natural stone, recovered exotic wood, vegetable resins, recycled glass... create a luxurious setting.
Technical data
| Length | 140 to 200 m |
| Width | 30 to 40 m |
| Height | 2 to 4 decks |
| Motorization | Wind energy / solar energy / wave movement |
| Electric | Hydrogen fuel cell and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) |
| Speed | 8 knots |
(1) the art of living which combines the art of cultivating the land to make it fertile indefinitely with the art of land use planning. It is not a way of thinking, but a way of acting that takes into consideration the biodiversity of ecosystems. It is a set of practices and principles aimed at creating sustainable agricultural production. Source Wikipedia
