Tuhura Megayacht Concept by Oceanco x Lobanov Design
The Tuhura megayacht concept by Oceanco and Lobanov Design stands at 115 metres, making it one of the most ambitious superyacht design exercises ever published. Developed through a collaboration between Dutch shipyard Oceanco, exterior designers Lobanov Design Studio, interior architect Achille Salvagni, and naval architects BMT Nigel Gee, the Tuhura draws its core language from the primitive vessel forms of early seafaring civilisations, reinterpreting those ancient shapes with the engineering capability of a modern custom superyacht builder.
Exterior Design: Hull Innovation and Visual Identity
The Tuhura's hull is one of its defining achievements. A sequence of horizontal windows runs the length of the vessel, and these glass panels use a proprietary technology that allows unobstructed outward views from the interior while presenting the same tone and finish as the hull itself when seen from outside. The effect is a seamlessly monolithic silhouette: a black superstructure sitting above a hull that reads as a single, unbroken form. The high-quality flat glass panels used throughout the superstructure amplify this impression, removing the visual noise that traditional window frames introduce on conventional yachts. Lobanov shaped the exterior volumes by working from the interior layouts outward, a methodology that allows the concept to scale to different overall lengths without compromising any of its proportional cues.
Interior Design: Pacific and Asian Influences
Achille Salvagni drew his interior references from the Pacific Islands and East Asia, producing spaces that balance raw material warmth with precise craftsmanship. Brushed teak covers the primary surfaces, while gunmetal, natural bronze, and tatami flooring introduce textural and tonal contrast. The overall effect is what Salvagni describes as humble elegance: a superyacht interior that prioritises sensory richness and spatial calm over ostentatious display. In his own words: "Tuhura is a megayacht conceived for a dynamic owner, nevertheless the timeless sense of peace and calmness are the main characteristics. This softness and dynamicity are reflected in the humble elegance and sensuality of the primitive organic shapes echoed throughout."
What Makes the Tuhura Concept Stand Out?
Most megayacht concepts choose between radical exterior form and liveable interior design. The Tuhura refuses that compromise. Lobanov's approach of using the interior layout as the primary determinant of exterior volume means that the visual drama of the hull serves the owner's experience rather than contradicting it. The scalable design language is a further distinguishing feature: by building the concept around proportional relationships rather than fixed dimensions, the Tuhura can be realised at lengths from around 90 metres to well beyond 115 metres without losing coherence. For a broader view of what the superyacht sector is producing, SuperYacht Times provides authoritative coverage of concept and build announcements.
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