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Miminat Designs

Renders of the 40-metre yacht concept K by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7656" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miminat Designs (Company)">Miminat Designs</a> have been unveiled, exhibiting the show stopping elegance and opulent amenities offered onboard this pioneering vessel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308867/image/large-a5a819d03e7b1568f4ef05f89fca013a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308867">Hailing from the drawing boards of British-Nigerian designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7656" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miminat Designs (Company)">Miminat Shodeinde</a>, further interiors are due to be revealed in the second half of 2024, after the yacht was commissioned in 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308868/image/large-9dcfc3133c7ff4fd7e6c89df095feeae.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308868">In terms of her accommodation, at a volume of 300 GT, the vessel includes an owner’s suite on the main deck, while a lavish VIP stateroom can be found below deck. There are also three double or twin staterooms available, and crew quarters suitable for hosting up to six crew members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308873/image/large-71bdb998bbdeceb685eb78ebcdd8069e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308873">The yacht K’s exterior, which was also penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7656" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miminat Designs (Company)">Shodeinde</a>, a glossy, black profile with sharp edges projects a sense of understated glamour as well as stealthy athleticism on the water. A glass-covered atrium to the front of the saloon, and the extended beach club with swimming pool to stern, elevate the exterior spaces to a turnkey standard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308872/image/large-5f5b3109ece0608a954e07fd2c62fb75.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308872">In terms of K’s interior design, this “moving art” is characterised by high ceilings, unrestricted, lofty areas with a largely black colour palette that reflects the same luxurious mystery and darkness as her outside silhouette.&nbsp;Even so, pops of ecru suede-like fabric and honey-yellow jute throughout the seating areas give the yacht’s indoor social hubs a multidimensional, sensory quality.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308874/image/large-78574d756b01ebb9cfc59b455ac62ee8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308874">Moreover, K’s height ceilings are set to be lined with ceramic-composite panels in contrastingly light shades, replicating the form of a classic Japanese tatami mat. Each of the yacht’s unique furniture pieces will be crafted in-house at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7656" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miminat Designs (Company)">Shodeinde</a>’s London-based studio.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308871/image/large-bd5c4786ad924f9aeee806167f859f70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308871">Above the formal dining table surrounded by expansive, geometric windows for a sea view, is an eye-catching lighting fixture that marries both stylish minimalism and playful distinctiveness, while a modern, rugged sculpture serves as the saloon’s statement piece.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308870/image/large-5605f8e0e7e5e6272cc7da3172d519d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308870">“A lot of what I do stems from Japanese design philosophy, as I often centre on space, simplicity, harmony, and the natural elements,” Shodeinde explained.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308869/image/large-90002a83752e3b48bbcbebecacba5faf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308869">Further entertainment can be found while basking in the blissful outdoors onboard the yacht K, as her exterior spaces offer a variety of seating options, including a fire pit situated on the bow.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308866/image/large-0c37bb4cb403f59a075cff806ee46bcb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308866">In addition, a generous outdoor Infinity pool flanked by sumptuous lounge chairs means guests can take in the dreamy, uninterrupted views from the comfort of sunshine and warm water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308865/image/large-93733c068e3ffcf9259afd95767f8853.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308865">Performance-wise, there are a variety of engine options available, however, K’s expected cruising speed is 16 knots and her top speed is 25 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308864/image/large-44642868139cce719f0251f4d6fa00f2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308864">

40m yacht concept K designed by Miminat Designs 

Renders of the 40m yacht concept K have been unveiled, exhibiting the show stopping elegance offered onboard this pioneering vessel. 