Outlier I Debuts at Monaco Yacht Show
Foster + Partners continues its long-standing engagement with maritime design with the unveiling of the Outlier I megayacht concept at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. Building on early projects—from the 68-foot Alen 68 to the landmark Yacht Club de Monaco in Monte Carlo—the British studio has consistently explored the intersection of architecture and yachting, bringing innovative spatial thinking to the seas.
Outlier I is an 88-meter (289-foot) concept developed in collaboration with Lateral Engineering, demonstrating how Foster + Partners’ architectural sensibilities merge with marine technology to redefine the megayacht. The exterior showcases a disciplined approach to proportion and structure, featuring strong horizontal glazing bands across a dark hull and angled terraces that create layered geometry, drawing the eye along its length.
A bold decision to relocate the engine room forward toward the bow frees the mid and aft sections from mechanical constraints, allowing for expansive, uninterrupted living spaces. Inside, double-height rooms and soaring atriums create a sense of vertical openness rarely seen in yachts of this scale. Floor-to-ceiling glazing floods the interiors with sunlight and frames sweeping seascape views. Refined materials—pale timber, soft fabrics, and honed stone—combine with transparent circulation elements like a spiral stair and broad walkways to foster fluid movement throughout lounges, dining areas, and terraces.
Outlier I offers around 40% more deck space than typical yachts of similar length, with wider terraces, extended promenades, and a rear deck integrated with a swimming pool and helipad. Shaded dining areas and open-air lounges maintain visual connectivity to the surrounding seascape, emphasizing seamless engagement with the environment.
Despite its 88-meter length, the yacht achieves a 2,000-GT displacement, supporting generous amenities while facilitating easier mooring. Flexible interiors allow for both intimate retreats and social gatherings, with systems designed for coastal cruising and extended passages. Outlier I exemplifies Foster + Partners’ vision for a modern, elegant, and highly functional megayacht.
Architect: Foster + Partners | @fosterandpartners
Naval Engineer: Lateral | @lateral_na
Event: Monaco Yacht Show | @monacoyachtshow_official