Haven: The 85m yacht concept with a Zen garden

CS Yacht Design has shared the renderings and details of the 85-metre superyacht concept Haven, described as “a state-of-the-art sustainable superyacht, designed for 2035,” by student designer Felix Chapman-Sheath.

With a design that aims for net-zero carbon emissions through green methanol power, Haven sports a sleek, speedform-inspired exterior profile. Exhibiting a contoured, tiered silhouette, the yacht pays homage to Feadship’s superyacht concept Dunes.

Additionally, the inclusion of floor-to-ceiling panoramic glass across the outside ensures that Haven’s indoor living spaces are bathed in plenty of natural light, while the maritime surroundings never feel far. “For the interior I was inspired by a futuristic and alternative approach challenging the norms of yacht design similar to that of Tecnomar catamaran This Is It,” Chapman-Sheath explained.

At an estimated volume of 2,500 GT, Haven is capable of hosting as many as 12 guests across a six stateroom layout, including a master suite. Further accommodation is available to support a crew of up to 25 members in the form of 13 cabins.

Among Haven’s most notable features are her double-height saloon and her standout Zen garden – a unique sanctuary seldom seen on superyachts. The garden is equipped with transformable bulwarks that drop down, a skylight and gullwing tender doors at the bow, while sofas allow guests to unwind or socialise in the presence of rich vegetation.

Serving as a centrepiece of the saloon is a see-through staircase accompanied by a modern lightning fixture resembling a planet's ring system. Inside this hub, those onboard are invited to dine or socialise across pale-coloured furnishings paired with light-tone wood flooring.

Moving to the master suite, this stateroom benefits from floor-to-ceiling windows, a dressing area, a study area, a sofa and a bed with a built-in bedside table, all of which display organic, curved shapes and a neutral colour palette of grey, ecru, blue and beige. 

Regarding her performance, Haven reaches a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 18 knots. The yacht is powered by green methanol stored in fuel cells driving an azipod dual propulsion system.