NUVOLARI LENARD PRESENTS 116-METRE SUPERYACHT PROJECT WHITE ARROW
Nuvolari Lenard has unveiled the first glimpse of Project White Arrow, a new 116-metre superyacht concept developed in collaboration with Moran Yacht & Ship, offering a forward-looking vision of bespoke yacht design, contemporary architecture and life at sea.
Conceived as an exploration of the next generation of superyacht design, Project White Arrow represents an evolution of Nuvolari Lenard’s established design philosophy. Rooted in the studio’s heritage while looking firmly towards the future, the project presents a carefully considered architectural vision that can be tailored to the individual preferences and lifestyle of a future owner.
Rather than presenting a fully prescribed concept, Project White Arrow establishes a strong design foundation from which the yacht’s architecture, interiors and onboard experience can evolve through close collaboration with its eventual owner.
A new perspective on life at sea as superyachts evolve into increasingly sophisticated private environments, the emphasis is shifting beyond scale and technical innovation towards the quality of the onboard experience. Privacy, wellbeing, meaningful connections, access to nature and the freedom to enjoy different spaces in different ways are becoming central considerations in contemporary yacht design.
Having designed yachts for successive generations of owners, Nuvolari Lenard has witnessed this transformation firsthand. With owners and their families spending extended periods at sea, sometimes several months at a time, the modern superyacht is increasingly taking on the character of a private residence, offering not simply a means of travel but a place to live.
“Project White Arrow reflects this changing sentiment, exploring how scale, architecture and design can create an environment that feels both exceptional and deeply liveable,” says Carlo Nuvolari.
At 116 metres, Project White Arrow offers the scale and architectural freedom to reconsider how a private yacht can be experienced and inhabited. The concept seeks to balance exceptional proportions with an intuitive, welcoming environment, ensuring that every aspect of the design contributes to a coherent and personal onboard experience.
“A yacht of this scale gives you an extraordinary opportunity, but also a responsibility: to create something that feels coherent, effortless and ultimately human,” adds Carlo Nuvolari.
Exterior architecture: a sculptural composition the exterior design of Project White Arrow is defined by a commanding sculptural presence, combining clean architectural lines with carefully balanced proportions.
Expansive glazing establishes a continuous visual connection between the interior spaces and the surrounding seascape, reinforcing the relationship between life on board and the natural environment. The yacht’s distinctive silhouette has been developed to convey a strong architectural identity while maintaining a sense of elegance and visual harmony.
The design approach prioritises both aesthetic clarity and flexibility, allowing the project to retain its defining character while accommodating the individual requirements of a future owner.
“The most interesting projects are not necessarily those that arrive with every answer already defined. They are the ones that establish a strong vision and leave the right space for the owner to make it their own,” says Dan Lenard.
A collaborative approach to bespoke yacht design Project White Arrow also demonstrates Nuvolari Lenard’s multidisciplinary approach to superyacht development, bringing together design expertise, technical considerations and project management within a cohesive creative process.
The collaboration with Moran Yacht & Ship highlights the importance of integrating complementary expertise from the earliest stages of a project. By maintaining a clear and consistent design vision while accommodating the technical and operational complexities of large-scale yacht construction, the partnership aims to establish a strong foundation for the project’s future development.
Together, Nuvolari Lenard and Moran Yacht & Ship bring extensive experience in bespoke superyacht creation, combining distinctive design, a commitment to quality and an understanding of the demands associated with developing and managing highly customised vessels.
A vision for the future more than an architectural statement, Project White Arrow represents an exploration of how the next generation of superyachts can respond to changing owner expectations.
By placing individuality, liveability and the onboard experience at the centre of its design philosophy, the 116-metre concept offers a vision of a superyacht that is both architecturally distinctive and deeply personal.
With its sculptural exterior, considered proportions and adaptable design approach, Project White Arrow establishes a foundation for a future owner to shape a yacht that reflects their lifestyle, priorities and vision of life at sea.
