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Alperen Aslan Design

Conceived to embody the idea of a ‘living design planet orbiting a distant sun,’ <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8635" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alperen Aslan Design (Company)">Alperen Aslan Design</a> has unveiled the 65-metre Avora yacht concept. This vision is echoed in her name, with ‘Avo’ meaning ‘distance’ in Latin, combined with ‘Ra,’ the ancient symbol of the sun.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382271/image/large-b1ef0dfc087ab99e724c0afb557b5b05.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382271">The design is driven by a ‘bio-fusion’ approach that merges the ordered forms and sacred proportions of Ancient Egyptian culture with the dynamic, otherworldly language of cosmic design.Seen from a distance, Avora’s matte anthracite and obsidian-grey finishes evoke the texture of a planetary surface. Brushed metal accents and reflective glazing are used to suggest light filtering through an atmosphere, while soft LED lighting flows across the yacht like an aurora, giving her a distinctly cosmic presence after dark.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382273/image/large-b6013b0bb5fc52cd63eddcdb846d96cc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382273">Moreover, its metallic hull reflects the orbital flow of a planet, while the layered deck lines evoke Neptune’s atmospheric strata. The sweeping curves of the bow and stern mirror the elegant path of a comet as it arcs through space, blending science, nature, and craftsmanship into a singular, fluid design.At a volume of 1,400 GT, Avora can accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms, comprising an owner’s suite with a private office. Onboard operations are supported by a crew of 16. This layout comprises a captain’s cabin, a first officer’s cabin and seven double crew cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382274/image/large-c58b02c63cc30d55669f0a8d309902e8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382274">Her onboard highlights include a private cinema for immersive entertainment, an equipped gym, a beach club designed for relaxation, expansive social spaces, and a thoughtfully planned layout that ensures clear separation between owner, guest and crew circulation.Regarding propulsion, the design allows for an energy-efficient solution, with either a modern diesel or hybrid system. Performance, efficiency and sustainability targets will be defined in close collaboration with the shipyard and engineering team.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382275/image/large-c4ac4f19fd986cfe6e1f57b7cf4806a5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382275">Driven by narrative and envisioned as a living, breathing planet in its own right, the design studio concludes: “Being aboard Avora feels like stepping onto the surface of a planet – connecting with its mass, gravity, and rhythm. Every line of the yacht emits its own energy, as if it were an autonomous being. This approach transcends traditional yacht design, turning it into a living identity.”

Alperen Aslan Design unveils Avora yacht concept

Alperen Aslan Design has unveiled the 65-metre Avora yacht concept.