Kensho

Kenshō is truly a remarkable superyacht, a blend of personal vision, advanced engineering, and luxurious design that redefines what is possible at sea. The Owner's deep involvement in every detail, from the very first pencil sketch to the final product, is evident in how the yacht seamlessly integrates form and function.

The innovative "diesel-electric" propulsion system, earning Kenshō the coveted "ECO" notation, shows a strong commitment to sustainability while maintaining high performance. The focus on environmentally conscious design, alongside luxurious features, sets a new benchmark for eco-friendly superyachts.

The collaboration between AZURE, archineers.berlin, Technical Marine UK, and Trappmann Consulting showcases a powerful synergy between naval architects and designers, all working toward a common goal. This fusion of residential and marine design creates an elevated experience, with generous outdoor spaces that offer a unique lifestyle on the water.

Kenshō’s integration of personal intuition with cutting-edge technology and design makes it not just a superyacht, but an emblem of a new era in maritime luxury.

Exteriors

In close collaboration with the Owner and archineers.berlin, Azure Yacht Design developed the exterior design of Kenshō. Forget about the traditional layouts, Kenshō has state-of-the-art features such as a single crew corridor and gangways only on upper deck – optimizing the volume for luxury guest areas. Full height glass where possible and lowered bulwarks are the ingredients for mesmerizing outboard views like a sailing yacht’s experience. All outside decks with their own specific functionalities making Kenshō’s platform complete and efficient. Spaces are large, high-class and comfortable. Azure Yacht Design and archineers.berlin redefined what used to be called impossible, fusing aesthetics and technical feasibility. Together they designed an exciting exterior schema that pushes at the edges. The elegant and soft exterior lines embrace all the purest forms of functionality. No exterior item has been compromised to make room for the technical outfitting of the yacht. Her unparalleled organic shapes seem to come from an unexplored underwater world.

Interiors

With their experience and the youthful enthusiasm of fresh eyed newcomers, Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku (Agence Jouin Manku) approached the design of KENSHŌ’s interiors by posing some fundamental questions that challenge naval tradition. KENSHŌ synthesises superior solutions from residential and naval architecture to trace new lines for quality living at sea. Generous high ceilings, panoramic views, intelligent and modular configurations that adapt to enhance space, intimacy and comfort. The lighting, curated by “Voyons Voir - Lighting Design”, recreates a soft environment recalling the lighthouse that gave hope to the navigators of the past were at sea. Noble materials are artfully transformed into rounded and organic forms. Teak, marble, onyx, silk, wool, bronze and glass - a diverse material palette deployed in a deeply personal and poetic expression of design. From her exterior hardscape to her soft touch interior, the narrative is coherent, seamless and contemporary; each element orchestrated by the agency.