Swan-Shaped Avanguardia Megayacht Concept by Lazzarini Design Studio

Italian designer Pierpaolo Lazzarini of Lazzarini Design Studio shares initial concept design of the swan-shaped “Avanguardia” Megayacht concept.

Italian based Lazzarini Design Studio has created many futuristic concepts over the years ranging from automotive cars, Mayan-inspired floating pyramid communities, and aerospace solutions but never a megayacht of these proportions.

Named “Avanguardia” (meaning vanguard in English), the 137-meter megayacht concept features flowing lines and a unique movable control tower that gives it the swan-like appearance, doubling as a 16-meter tender boat when lowered to the water and released.

When in an upright position, the “swan head” can be used as the control tower, but when in motion can also be lowered to “tuck” into the center of the megayacht. To release the tender for use, the swan head folds forward and allows passengers to disembark to the tender via a staircase along the crane extension.

With an estimated construction cost of $500 million, Avanguardia consists of five decks and is designed to accommodate 24 guests and a staff of 22, although a total of 60 passengers can be entertained onboard.

The proposed propulsion system consists of twin fully electric side engines and a central MTU Rolls-Royce engine designed to deliver a cruising speed of 18 knots. At the rear of the Avanguardia superyacht concept, the rear deck incorporates a landing platform for two jet capsules (also designed by Lazzarini Design Studio) that can also act as auxiliary propulsion for the megayacht.

Avanguardia also features two heliports onboard and features a side garage for extra tenders and even vehicles if desired.