This Spectacular Superyacht Features a Bonkers Man Cave and Even Wilder Amenities

Project Armand is not a new superyacht concept, having been unveiled in 2022, but that doesn't take away from its beauty, novelty, or wow factor.

It's one of the most recent designs from international design studio Officina Armare and was created as that perfect luxury vessel that sits at the intersection between high-end luxury and the world of fantasy. Oh, and it packs plenty of innovation, too, because even billionaires like to have as many bragging rights as possible.

Conceptual studies might be a nice way of passing the time for us (and the rest of the world), but in this multi-billion industry, it's a way of pushing the envelope and showing what could or would theoretically be possible in terms of yacht design. With Project Armand, Officina Armare imagines that the direction of superyacht design would be towards building self-contained and self-sufficient luxury floating islands, with all the outrageous features and finishes imaginable.

Put simply, Project Armand is not just your "standard" luxury superyacht; it's an entirely new breed of luxury superyacht, the kind even the most intriguing (and richest) James Bond supervillain would be proud to call his own.

With a proposed total length of 85 meters (279 feet), Project Armand features exterior lines clearly inspired by automotive design: a low profile and a sharp and highly efficient bow with sinuous, flowing lines that create the impression of high speed even when the hull is stationary. The hull is optimized for efficiency and speed, reducing the overall carbon footprint of the concept.

Interior volume is impressive at 2,500 GT, offering accommodation for no less than 18 guests and 21 crew, which would give this vessel a clear edge over the standard capabilities of current vessels of 12 passengers. That said, the 12-passenger rule on today's superyachts is down to international maritime regulations. Officina Armare imagines this vessel as a passenger ship, based on guest capacity alone.

Project Armand is "a vessel that not only sails through water but also leaves a lasting impression," the design studio says. It's a "testament to elegance and grandeur," and there's very little exaggeration in that. This superyacht is designed to deliver the best experience, to be the best of its class in terms of carbon footprint and efficiency, and to create the best impression on whoever lays eyes on it. It's the all-in-one guarantee for a billionaire to stand out among fellow billionaires.

One of the highlights of Project Armand is the luxury man cave at its heart. Forget about previous years' trend of putting a Ferrari or some vintage Lambo in a custom garage or even a custom display onboard a superyacht! Officina Armare dedicates the entire lower aft deck to this "Man Cave at Sea," a space divided into three main areas where the discerning gentleman owner can congregate with his fellow gents in complete privacy.

The experience starts in the private lounge, described as "an oasis of relaxation and sophistication," featuring custom furniture and the most gorgeous bar. Then, there's the incredible garage, packed not with limited-edition exotics but gear more suitable to the purpose: tenders matching the mothership in both style and color, diving gear, water toys, and a customized U-Boat Worx SuperSub submersible. The enclosed diving station is the proverbial cherry on the cake.

The other highlights of the concept include a two-deck master suite – technically a penthouse – that features floor-to-ceiling glazing and its own private deck with jacuzzi, outdoor lounge, and panoramic views. In case the lower-deck man cave is not enough, there's a secondary but smaller gentlemen-only space here: the owner's private lounge, wine cellar, and smoking room attached to the penthouse. Fancy.

In fact, "fancy" doesn't even begin to cover the outrageousness of this concept.

Project Armand also features an oversize, glass-bottomed infinity pool surrounded by amphitheater-style seating, and an extendable helipad that converts into an outdoor private cinema when not in use. Should Project Armand ever be built, it would have the largest outdoor screen onboard a privately owned vessel, according to the design studio.

A special mention goes to the main salon – again, not your "typical" salon. It's the most impressive entertainment room ever imagined on a boat, thanks to an LED screen concave structure that creates a 180-degree virtual reality space – just perfect for playing underwater live feeds from the SuperSub cameras or watching the Grand Prix. Or whatever else tickles your fancy.

Should you find space in your billionaire's heart for more… mundane matters, like the huge carbon footprint of vessels of this size, especially when used in a private capacity, Officina Armare has you covered on that, too. Project Armand would come "equipped with contemporary technologies designed to reduce consumption" like the highly efficient hull, and "diesel electric propulsion with fossil and non-fossil fuel technology."

Details on the rest of these technologies aren't included but could be at some point in the future, if the right person with the right kind of money to build this superyacht comes along. That's just one way of saying that development of this concept paused after publication but could be picked up if there's real interest in it.