Sometimes larger really is better. This appears to be the philosophy behind Dust, a new megayacht design that is in more ways than one daring and enormous.
The 272-foot yacht, designed by Jay Aberdoni of Spain, features long, fluid lines that create a unique silhouette that is at once sleek and soft. According to Aberdoni, the concept and its name were inspired by the stardust a comet leaves behind. Indeed, it appears alien in many respects.
The designer told Robb Report via email, “She employs a combination of sports car-inspired styles, architectural influences, and the delicate, elegant surfaces of porcelain art.”
Dust is distinguished by its low bulwarks and enormous glass windows, which provide uninterrupted sea views. The typical superyacht mast has been removed to create a more streamlined profile, while the wheelhouse’s inclined windscreen, resembling that of a car’s, allows it to merge in seamlessly with the superstructure. (Instead, the flat-panel satellite antennas are integrated into the structure’s superstructure.)
The interior living quarters are organized around a spiral staircase with a curved LED display as a backdrop. On the basis of a Zen motif, the interiors feature a subtle, neutral color scheme and minimalist furniture. Seven staterooms with direct access to the main saloon are located on the main deck, and an owner’s suite is located on the upper deck. The latter includes walk-in closets, an office, a living room, and a private terrace.
However, the primary attraction is Dust’s epic beach club. It is equipped with a large fire pit that can accommodate over a dozen visitors and measures just under 4,000 square feet. It also provides direct access to the sea. Not to be outdone, the main deck features an insane swimming pool with a glass bottom that overlooks the beach club below. Additionally, Dust has a garage with space for two tenders and several jet skiers.
Aberdoni, who has approximately a decade of experience in the field, previously designed the 236-foot Posterity. Both vessels’ sterns are adorned with pirate flags, which is one of the designer’s trademarks. We suspect they will not conduct any investigations in the near future.
