“Glass” Envisions Superyacht City at Sea With Stores, Spas, Nightclubs and Cafes

Boats don't seem to be enough any longer. This perspective on things also gives rise to a whole new way of doing yachting. It’s simply now becoming a business. Of course, it has always been a business, but this is a whole new level of lifestyle for the rich and famous.

What we see in these renderings is known as Glass, a superyacht design by Lujac Desautel. Even though it looks nothing like traditional yachts, it is still a water-borne vessel capable of movement and unsurpassed luxuries.

First of all, it includes a completely rectangular hull design. That's something rarely seen in the yacht world except amongst catamarans. Actually, this concept is set on a catamaran base. This sort of design allows a vessel of this size to have very little contact with water, thus allowing it to still move freely.

Between the two catamaran hulls, the designer placed a building area that spans a whopping 5,658 sq ft (1,724 sq m), absolutely massive. But that’s not all. On top of that platform, the designer placed three decks, each one just as big. So in total, there is 16,974 sq ft (5,173 sq m) of space dedicated for living, shopping, and any other of the activities typical for a superyacht.

Down the center of the ship, we can see a structure protruding out of the top. This core spans across all three levels like an atrium and is equipped with an elevator, crew pantries, sick berth, laundry facilities, kitchens, and day heads. The absolute essentials need to be accessible from all floors, and that’s just what this structure helps facilitate.

The larger deck we see has been extended beyond the standard reaches of the platform to offer you, your guests, and shoppers, a clear, unobstructed view of everything around. It’s also here where most of the main facilities are found.

The staircase aft too has a trick up its sleeve. Aside from providing access into and out of the ship, it also lowers upon command to reveal the massive garage used in storing tenders, toys, and even your supercar - if you’ve had the luck to claim a parking spot. Another purpose these massive stairs serve is that of an amphitheater.

Inside, luxury is the theme. Semi-precious metals and fabric-covered floors are all in the day’s work. Gardens enclosed in moveable glass walls can be found as a backdrop while sipping on champagne next to a grand piano.

Because shops and stores are also in the designs, areas where you can experience your newly-acquired goods can be found. To take care of the kids while you shop, day care centers are available - or you can take them with you when you head over to the spa center. Here we find not one or two pools or jacuzzies, but enough to accommodate nearly the entire guest list.

Guests are also to be offered a number of cafes and fitness centers to stay busy and healthy while out at sea. After all, how long can you just sit around and do nothing?

Even though it seems like a far cry from what is found in our reality, some of these ideas are already put into practice by some of the world’s richest. They just seem far-fetched to us because we don’t have that lifestyle perspective.