Dutch design studio Vripack has disclosed the details of their latest superyacht concept: a 60-metre explorer yacht, Project Supernova based on the extension and upgrade of the 54-metre sister ship of the Cosmo Explorer yacht I Nova.
Considering the Vripack team assisted with the 50-metre I Nova yacht, it is no surprise that their skillset was utilised a second time for the revamping of the second I Nova (Supernova 60) hull’s exterior and interior design.
Tailor-made to suit an intrepid owner, the bespoke yacht needs to meet the demands of a client who “is always on the move and wants a yacht that can keep up,” Vripack’s co-creative director Marnix Hoekstra explained. 
One of the most important additions to Project Supernova is her spacious beach club located on the lower deck aft, where fold-down platforms on either side provide hammocks while at anchor. Continuity from the beach club to the main deck aft is possible thanks to the clever inclusion of stepped access. 
To fulfil the needs of her adventurous owner, Supernova features a fully-stocked dive centre, as well as an expansive helipad on the bridge deck aft complete with an integrated crane for transporting a large submersible or tenders. 
In order to further accommodate an active lifestyle, Vripack chose to leave plenty of room for two 12-metre containers to store expedition gear such as bicycles and cars, that can be used for island outings.
Regarding her interior blueprint, the brief of “a contemporary take on classic America” was demonstrated through the presence of brooding dark wooden panelling, and a colour palette defined by greys, blues, and browns.
Furthermore, luxurious bronze plating, invitingly soft leathers, oak furniture, stark architectural lines, and a playful use of texture throughout results in a simultaneously homey and “masculine feel”, as requested by the owner.
In addition, the owner wanted to feel as though he was “in touch with the sky, water and nature,” Hoekstra commented.
This vision is reflected in the combination of colour and metal inserts with juxtaposition of light and dark materials. One of the most standout features is found in the plush main salon, where a hammered rock centrepiece beside the bar is paired with an extravagant calf skin bar topping.
Not only that, but the “man cave” ambiance is further augmented by the addition of a cigar lounge forward, along with a private office so that the owner can work while on the go.
By steering almost entirely clear of doors, Vripack achieves an open-plan configuration resembling that of a loft apartment, so guests can thrive in a state of roomy, unrestricted comfort.
The same “infinite feeling” is also emphasised by the double glass walkway on both sides of the vessel forward which means that those lounging in the main saloon are always able to take in stunning sea views.
In terms of her accommodation, there is a full-beam VIP situated on the main deck, and four guest staterooms on the lower deck, in which ensuite bathrooms boast marbling and sleek metal taps. 
Guest socialising and entertainment can be hosted in a second dining room found on the bridge deck. Meanwhile, on the level above, an oval-shaped master suite allows private access to forward and aft decks, as well as an exterior fire pit, for an optimal sense of opulent privacy.
When it comes to outdoor living areas, Supernova’s sundeck contains a Jacuzzi, bar, prime sunbathing spots, and an extensive panorama of views. 