Meet Platea, the 295′ Superyacht Concept With a Deck That Disappears

A new 295’ (90m) superyacht concept from Monaco-based studio Lagaria Yacht Design & Architecture has been developed based around a simple but impactful idea: the best moments onboard happen outside. The project, named Platea, is challenging almost every convention of modern yacht design. 

Rather than designing a yacht around interior volume and formal living spaces, Platea places open-air experiences firmly at the heart of life onboard. The result is a yacht that looks unlike anything currently on the water and offers a different approach to chartering. 

Photo from Lagaria Yacht Design & Architecture

A Deck That Disappears 

The most striking feature of Platea is the dramatic opening curved into the forward section of the yacht, which effectively removes part of the deck and hull, which would traditionally be interior space. 

By cutting away sections of the structure, the designers have created an expansive outdoor social zone with a floating beach club vibe. An outdoor bar, fire pit and flexible event space create opportunities from sundowners to fashion shows. 

One Continuous Social Space 

At the center of Platea is a vast, continuous social space on the main deck. An open-plan bar, lounge and dining area flow onto a protected terrace with an oversized swimming pool, Jacuzzi and full-service bar. And instead of separating guests between multiple indoor lounges and upper-deck areas, the design encourages everyone to gather in an outdoor setting. 

Photo from Lagaria Yacht Design & Architecture

Reimagining Yacht Layout 

The unconventional approach extends throughout the yacht; all guest accommodation is located on the lower deck, allowing prime real estate in the middle of the yacht to be devoted entirely to social areas. Even the bridge has been repositioned aft of midships, with extended bridge wings providing visibility while freeing up central space. The owner’s apartment occupies a private aft position and benefits from its own secluded balcony overlooking the sea. 

The arrangement creates around 20% less gross tonnage than a superyacht of similar length, but the design team argues that modern charter clients increasingly value experience over interior volume. 

The Future Of Charter Design?

Yacht concepts such as Platea offer a glimpse into the future of luxury yacht charters. Designing platforms based on not how much space a yacht can contain but how much of life at sea can be experienced. And in doing so, it offers an exciting vision of what the next generation of charter yachts could look like.