When Hermés yacht brand executive Pierre-Alexis Dumas met Wally builder Luca Bassani Antivari they hatched a dream- to combine the terrestrial luxury of your own island with the aquatic bliss of yachting. The fruit of their efforts is WHY (Wally Hermés Yachts), a 36,000 square foot, energy-saving, sustainable yacht unlike any seen before.
Antivari: This revolutionary concept of the moving island is developed with latest and most advanced technologies, recycling thermal energy, as well as any organic and inorganic waste. The architecture of the project fits perfectly in the environment- there are no excesses, nothing is superfluous, the impact on the sea is minimal.
Dumas: We hope to open a new path, to offer a new lifestyle that is different, serene, contemplative and respectful of the environment, moving slowly on the water, combining the pleasure of sailing and absolute comfort.
The whole fascinating story, lots of pictures, stats and more video at Twisted Sifter. WHY's website. (Photos by WHY HWSam)
"Autonomy 4 Atlantic crossing". How seriously can you take this?
Thankfully, it's just a concept, and hopefully none will be buildt.
Amazing just how much you can fall in love with yourself or believe in your own hype when you are this rich:
"...there are no excesses, nothing is superfluous, the impact on the sea is minimal."
What utter rubbish.
If they really liked "the terrestrial luxury of your own island" why not spend the money on saving a real one from the effects of global warming and sea-level rise? Mauritius for instance.
Guess you didn't look at their other video then because it is being built!
I think it's gorgeous...I want one, if I had enough money and owned my own house I would sell up and buy one!
See actual pictures of it here:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1217180/Hermes-design-luxury-90m-yacht--wheres-half.html