Jérémi Roland
Young Designer 2026
This yacht concept explores how a yacht can evolve beyond transportation to become a fully immersive lifestyle destination. It is a vessel capable of hosting large social experiences while preserving the elegance and tranquillity intrinsic to luxury yachting. Inspired by the serenity of exclusive coastal resorts and the fluidity of contemporary architecture, the project was envisioned as an open living environment where water, light, and space interact continuously. Rather than separating functions into isolated areas, the yacht was designed as a seamless sequence of interconnected social spaces, encouraging fluid circulation, visual openness, and a constant connection with the surrounding ocean. Combining architectural purity with experiential luxury, the project proposes a contemporary vision of entertainment-focused yachting where wellbeing, social interaction, and emotional connection with the sea coexist within a refined and future-oriented environment. Key highlights include a multi-level wellness and entertainment atrium featuring a cascading waterfall into a central spa pool, multiple entertainment areas, glazing that blurs the boundaries between the indoor and exterior spaces, and an asymmetrical layout that enhances onboard volume.
Meet Jérémi Roland
What drew you to yacht design?
Yacht design represents the ultimate expression of design. There is no other industry where architecture, engineering, interiors, styling, functionality, emotion, and artisanal craftsmanship merge so seamlessly into one creation. A yacht is a complete living experience, shaped down to the smallest detail.
What has always fascinated me is the balance between technical complexity and creative freedom. Every line, proportion, material, and spatial experience contributes to something both functional and emotional. That combination is what first drew me to yacht design and what continues to inspire me today.
Which designers/yachts inspire your craft?
I am particularly drawn to yacht designs that achieve a sense of timeless purity through simplicity and proportion. I admire minimalist and timeless design languages, where emotion emerges from balance and subtlety rather than excess.
Harrison Eidsgaard's ability to create spaces that feel both architectural and deeply emotional also fascinates me. He is a master of restraint. Purity of lines, precision of proportions, and sophisticated use of materials and light. More broadly, I am inspired by designs that feel timeless rather than trend-driven, where exterior styling, interior architecture, and materiality form one coherent vision. This pursuit of purity and emotional clarity continues to define my approach to design today.
How would you like to see yacht design evolve?
While preserving timeless principles is essential, future luxury will be defined not only by aesthetics, but also by responsibility and performance. New technologies will also unlock more advanced architectural possibilities, enabling more fluid geometries, optimised spatial layouts, and new onboard experiences that were previously impossible to achieve. Ultimately, the future of yacht design lies in a dialogue between heritage and progress, where innovation enhances rather than replaces timeless design values.
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