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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> has unveiled the first interior renderings of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7052" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-iD (Company)">D-iD</a>-designed 46-metre hybrid-powered superyacht concept Project Kumu, which features naval architecture from Southampton’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a> and brokerage advice from Adam Sutton at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341100/image/large-a6b156de745f5fa28125c4a43c2e1e3b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341100">First presented at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/182" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2023">Monaco Yacht Show 2023</a>, Project Kumu was originally designed by the Winchester-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7052" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-iD (Company)">D-iD</a> for a client seeking a fast day boat-style superyacht constructed in aluminium while simultaneously sporting a sailing yacht’s profile.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341102/image/large-035c6cf631069da2c4f9b7fbab79dab1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341102">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/58701" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=" D-iD design studio unveils 45m superyacht explorer concept Kumu (2023-09-26 14:00:00 +0200)">D-iD design studio unveils 45m superyacht explorer concept Kumu</a>&nbsp;However, the project was brought to a halt when the client did not proceed with Kumu, leaving the designers to develop the brief even further, equipping the vessel with an even more efficient hull design and future-proofed Hybrid drive for silent anchorage. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341101/image/large-57e07a0e914d9b0ef6fccfb67fd2b2a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341101">Project Kumu’s main deck is home to an expansive 200-square-metre aft deck with fold-down platforms that form a beach area or flexible social areas. Moreover, an interior and exterior bar flows from the main deck saloon to Project Kumu’s aft deck for a sense of unity between guests in the water and on deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341094/image/large-37dc96ef0efc396832e8e3f3ce424633.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341094"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341092/image/large-64d4b5b684b2025528ac58121068627d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341092">Moving indoors, Kumu displays an open-plan layout with large windows and a skylight bathing the interior living spaces with plenty of natural light. The main deck interior also provides a dining spot seating up to 14 guests, with the influx of daylight enhancing the “overall flow of the space,” according to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341098/image/large-6f17cf9a66e23725bfa79846350728a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341098"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341096/image/large-a4c8e06389fa8f1959d3fc2eb8db9c09.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341096">At a volume of under 500 GT, Kumu can sleep as many as 10 guests across a five stateroom layout, including owner’s and VIP suites in three large staterooms located in the bow section of the main deck. Remaining guests are hosted across two staterooms on the lower deck, positioned beside a second multi-function, lower-deck saloon complete with a balcony door.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341095/image/large-6eb491522671adc01a1d42e58d0b39fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341095">Project Kumu&nbsp;also has the capacity to house two tenders onboard: a 7.5-metre on the aft deck and a 5.5-metre in her toy garage, which also offers plenty of room for stowing diving equipment, sailing dinghies, Jet Ski’s and bikes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341093/image/large-72d8173f9a179a43ae77e95007b590fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341093">Thanks to her eco-conscious hybrid propulsion system, Project Kumu provides an ideal avenue for exploring the Mediterranean or Caribbean, boasting a range of 3,500 nautical miles when cruising at a speed of 12 knots. In addition, Project Kumu delivers a top speed of 20 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341097/image/large-63cc45367ffed919a1ab42f4a7b6dc06.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341097">

First interior look at D-iD’s 46m yacht concept Project Kumu 

Ocean Independence has unveiled the first interior renderings of the D-iD-designed 46-metre hybrid-powered superyacht concept Project Kumu. 


First interior look at D-iD’s 46m superyacht concept Project Kumu 

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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7052" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-iD (Company)">D-iD</a> design studio unveils the 45-metre superyacht explorer concept Kumu. The UK-based design studio crafted her with the natural world in mind, aiming to promote a strong connection with nature through the superyacht’s design features. Kumu will be revealed at this week’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/182" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2023">Monaco Yacht Show</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287793/image/large-330069792023ba6dc3607935dc92f51f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287793">Owners of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7052" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-iD (Company)">D-iD</a>, Dimitris and Kate Hadjidimos, boast nearly 25 years of experience in real estate onshore and off and their track record in the superyacht sector spans 600-metres of refits and newly built yachts.&nbsp;The Kumu concept emerged from the pair’s post-pandemic sailing holiday in Greece; reflecting on the experience, Dimitris stated, “We were discussing recent conversations with clients on how the days of Covid had altered their perceptions of what truly matters in life. Like many of us, they had a renewed focus, spending time with purpose and enjoying the best things in life. Relaxing on a small boat off the Greek coast, with clear skies allowing the light to dance on the waves, Kate and I decided to design a yacht that would truly distill the essence of time spent on the water.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287790/image/large-a7a9be6b1d5e8393840f1cbb72937c7a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287790">The design of the Kumu superyacht seeks to remove physical and visual barriers to the surroundings, enhancing the guest's view while onboard. This is achieved through skylights throughout the yacht, allowing the outside environment to seep inside. The master suite and main deck staterooms are set to showcase a skylight, allowing a plethora of natural light to flood the interior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287792/image/large-74279aa3b44513f258cc1748255722b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287792">An internal and exterior bar will flow from the main deck saloon to the aft deck, enhancing the yacht’s overall sense of unity onboard. In addition, Kumu’s main deck is designed to promote togetherness, featuring dining for up to 12 guests with thoughtfully designed lighting. Showcasing a flexible layout, the superyacht can be configured with five staterooms, three crew cabins, and a spa room, or there’s plenty of opportunity to create further guest areas, crew cabins, and even a gym.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287794/image/large-c58aea2e1969f61338755fd48e8b0ad4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287794">Considering the yacht’s natural design, Kate of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7052" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-iD (Company)">D-iD</a> studio stated, “It was a perfect moment of maritime harmony that we wanted to capture for our superyacht clients. To offer them an environment in which they would feel entirely at home with nature, enjoying good company and exploring the sea. We have always taken a full life-cycle approach to yacht design. Kumu synthesises our dedication to designs that stand the test of time, providing their owners with the best use and optimum value both literally and figuratively.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287789/image/large-d6e26ebe2129c5089517261644cd0221.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287789">Kumu will display a 225 square-metre sundeck, featuring two fold-down balconies extending onto a large 65 square-metre beach club. Kumu’s volume allows her to boast sufficient storage and space for world cruising while remaining small enough to fit into various anchorages. The superyacht can house two tenders, boasting a spacious aft deck and toy garage.Sustainable features have been incorporated into Kumu’s design, including eco-friendly alternatives to teak for the deck material and the engine space has been designed with the capacity to install more sustainable propulsion technologies in the future.

D-iD design studio unveils superyacht concept Kumu 

D-iD design studio unveils 45m superyacht explorer concept Kumu, inspired by the natural world.