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Could 'Symmetry' be the world's most luxurious superyacht?
By Tom Sweetman, CNN
Updated 1728 GMT (0128 HKT) December 21, 2015
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A house is not always a home, but this massive floating private estate could be the perfect second abode for the superyacht-loving rich. Sinot
Symmetry, a 180-meter luxury vessel, was first unveiled at the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show in September by the Dutch design studio Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design. Sinot
"Symmetry reflects a genuine owner-centered philosophy of the yacht as a custom-designed private estate, moving freely over the world's oceans," designer Sander J. Sinot tells CNN Sport.
"It offers an abundance of space to welcome beloved ones to indulge, work, play and enjoy life." Sinot
"It offers an abundance of space to welcome beloved ones to indulge, work, play and enjoy life." Sinot
Sinot says that Symmetry will provide a degree of homeliness often missing amid the opulence of most superyachts.
"You often have these main-deck lounges on superyachts that are like exclusive status areas, where if you walk in you can see and feel all the luxury," he explains.
"With Symmetry, we've tried to tone that down -- with every area you can feel more relaxed and at ease. You can feel more at home." Sinot
"You often have these main-deck lounges on superyachts that are like exclusive status areas, where if you walk in you can see and feel all the luxury," he explains.
"With Symmetry, we've tried to tone that down -- with every area you can feel more relaxed and at ease. You can feel more at home." Sinot
Symmetry still offers classic decadence -- such as a glass-bottomed pool, private spa and sky lounge -- along with more functional home areas like an office, library and home cinema.
"We tried to ensure it will be as pleasant a stay as possible," Sinot says. "We know that yachts are moving to a larger scale and people are now using them in a different manner.
"Before, yachts were mainly used as icons to show off wealth, but now they have become more like estates and used more as a house for the owner." Sinot
"We tried to ensure it will be as pleasant a stay as possible," Sinot says. "We know that yachts are moving to a larger scale and people are now using them in a different manner.
"Before, yachts were mainly used as icons to show off wealth, but now they have become more like estates and used more as a house for the owner." Sinot
"The cinema is what you would expect from a home cinema, so it's low seated and has a lot of pillows. It's very informal," Sinot adds. "The garden acts as a buffer zone between the VIP rooms.
"Depending on wind, weather, or people who don't like sun or don't want to be exposed, they can enjoy the inner garden. It's a hideaway for them." Sinot
"Depending on wind, weather, or people who don't like sun or don't want to be exposed, they can enjoy the inner garden. It's a hideaway for them." Sinot
Almost twice the length of a soccer pitch, it boasts six decks, with almost 1,000 square meters of exterior deck space.
More mega mansion than cozy cottage -- Symmetry can hold up to 34 guests and 48 crew.
Each deck has a specific function and character: beach, hotel, owner-exclusive, guest, wheelhouse and lower deck. Sinot
More mega mansion than cozy cottage -- Symmetry can hold up to 34 guests and 48 crew.
Each deck has a specific function and character: beach, hotel, owner-exclusive, guest, wheelhouse and lower deck. Sinot
Sinot says the boat's mobility provides a freedom that you don't get in a land-based holiday home.
"You can place a boat wherever you want," he explains. "But on the other hand, with Symmetry, it's also that the yacht can now be used more and more like a second home. You can have a beautiful house sitting on the Cote d'Azur."
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"You can place a boat wherever you want," he explains. "But on the other hand, with Symmetry, it's also that the yacht can now be used more and more like a second home. You can have a beautiful house sitting on the Cote d'Azur."
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Sinot acknowledges that the type of people who could afford Symmetry are not usually the sort who can escape from work at home.
"It's quite hidden in the concept of the yacht, but it's always there -- the idea that at home you do work as well as play," he says.
"There are superyacht owners who work 24 hours a day, even if they are on holiday, as they have to maintain a lot. Their communication level is always very high." Sinot
"It's quite hidden in the concept of the yacht, but it's always there -- the idea that at home you do work as well as play," he says.
"There are superyacht owners who work 24 hours a day, even if they are on holiday, as they have to maintain a lot. Their communication level is always very high." Sinot
As its name suggests, the superyacht's design adds a new dimension to the term "mobile home."
"The yacht's layout is created by symmetrically building up from the center, instead of using the traditional linear setup," Sinot explains. "The symmetrical shape of the hull allows for a bidirectional course at sea, tight maneuvers and pivoting." Sinot
"The yacht's layout is created by symmetrically building up from the center, instead of using the traditional linear setup," Sinot explains. "The symmetrical shape of the hull allows for a bidirectional course at sea, tight maneuvers and pivoting." Sinot
Looking to move into your new home immediately? Then Symmetry is probably not the answer -- it'll take four years to build. But if time is on your side, at least you can use it to get saving. Sinot
