Next Level Design


Our superyacht designs are created by talented individuals who are first and foremost passionate about yacht design and masters of their subject discipline. Design excellence starts from the General Arrangement layout through to advanced hull naval architecture and propulsion systems, while all technically packaged and beautifully styled from stem to stern. A world-class design team.

The functional and technical yacht design is a result of continual broker discussions, supplier contact, market demands, driving efficiency and sustainability all while emphasising striking yet balanced proportions.

We work with the latest 3D CAD software and rendering packages and collaborate with a number of industry leaders including shipboard heliport and hangar specialists to ensure best practice.

Less, but better - Weniger, aber besser

"I really, really like the lines of this yacht concept from Alexander McDiarmid"
Bill Springer, Forbes

 
"This Rule-Breaking 250ft Superyacht Glimpses the Future of Design.
The G250 concept is not only forward-thinking in its design, but its all-aluminum hull and superstructure are breaking the rules of superyacht construction"
  Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report
 

"It is a spectacular design"

Sales Director, Leading European shipyard of custom superyachts

GWP-345

A profile like no other.

Introducing the new Ghost Yachts project, the GWP-345
 With her sleek wave-piercing hull and stealthy lines, the blisteringly quick superyacht is inspired by the fastest naval vessels in the world thanks in part to the world's pre-eminent expert in high speed wave-piercing/planing hull development.
The exterior styling is inspired by the military aesthetic of modern naval frigate and warship designs as seen in the superstructure, simplified into angled surfaces while emphasising the striking yet balanced proportions.

An extrapolated version of the Ghost G250 technical platform, the project studies the possibilities for a more efficient high-speed propulsion solution combined with increased levels of circularity and sustainability. Airbus Helicopters H145 D3 capable.

Length overall: 105m / 344ft
Beam: 16m / 55ft
 

"The GWP is the concept that we simply had to do.

We explored the limits of what's possible with today's technology and construction methods without sacrificing comfort and practicality.”

Ghost Yachts, The Netherlands

 
 

G180X

Leaner, Lighter and Lower with powerful, graceful proportions.
Continuing our collaboration with Ghost Yachts and the evolution of their iconic G180, the yacht that started it all. Ghost Yachts has a history of innovation and out of the box thinking. Ideas and solutions are rarely used twice as progress doesn’t come from repeating oneself. For once we are bringing back the G180 badge, but that’s exactly where the similarities end. A completely new platform with a decade (X) worth of new innovations.
A Raised Pilot House (RPH)
499GT
Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) by Van Oossanen Naval Architects
Length overall: 55m / 180ft
Beam: 9m / 30ft
 
 
 

" I’m very excited to see how much innovation became available in the past decade.
We took our original idea and rethought the entire concept from the bottom up. We created something that is even smarter, more efficient and, most of all, more sustainable than the original concept.
The G180X is up for any task you throw at it ”

Björn Moonen, Ghost Yachts, The Netherlands

 

The E390

A true Explorer Yacht.
The exterior styling is inspired by the military aesthetic of modern naval warships as seen in the superstructure simplified into angled surfaces emphasising the proportions. A refined yet powerful overall exterior giving a very distinct and modern style shown in her profile. A60 Hangar for two helicopters or development of heliport and hangar concept design solutions with the recognised, leading maritime aviation supplier.
Length overall: 120m / 393ft
Beam: 20m / 65ft

"A superb double hangar and below deck heliport option from the fabulous Alexander McDiarmid Design"

Maritime Aviation - Global leaders in maritime aviation safety, including shipboard heliport design
 

Mjölnir

The Art of the Concept.
Mjölnir is the hammer of the god Thor in Norse mythology, used both as a devastating weapon and as a divine instrument to provide blessings. The exterior styling is inspired by the military aesthetic of modern naval warships as seen in the superstructure simplified into angled surfaces emphasising the proportions. A very original project resulting in a refined yet powerful overall exterior giving a very distinct and modern style shown in her profile.
Length overall: 80m / 260ft

 

The G250

In collaboration with Ghost Yachts for their flagship superyacht, a refined yet powerful overall exterior giving a very distinct and modern style shown in her profile. A lightweight, low-drag carbon/aluminium hybrid hull created by the preeminent high speed wave piercing/planing hull development specialist, offers fuel efficiency and high top-speed. The Voith Linear Jets are coupled to four MTU 16V4000M93L engines that push her to a Vmax of 37 knots.
Length overall: 80m / 260ft
Fully Compliant.
 

"This is probably the best looking superyacht I have ever seen. It just leaves one speechless.
You just want to sit and look at it. It has perfect balance and proportion.
It is essentially quite radical, but somehow it is a very calm and pleasing unity."

Björn Moonen, Ghost Yachts
 
 

Alexander McDiarmid Design