Innovation | Contemporary Approaches
Floating Mansion or Luxury Yacht? Arkup Brings Its 75-Foot Vision to Life on Miami’s Waterfront
By Contemporary Approaches | May25, 2022
video credit via Architectural Digest
Includes: 100% Solar-powered Energy, Can Withstand A Category 4 Hurricane, Collects Rainwater, And Has A Purifying System, Making It Self-sufficient That Allows You To Go Off-Grid
Arkup’s visionary 75-foot luxury yacht has made a debut on Miami’s waterfront, redefining what life on the water can be. Powered entirely by solar energy, it collects and purifies rainwater while electric engines cruise up to 20 miles on a single charge.
It’s self-sufficient and capable of going completely off the grid, the yacht offers a seamless blend of innovation and refined freedom.
Its design enables complete autonomy, giving you the freedom to go fully off the grid.
Arkup ‘Livable Yachts’
The yacht showcased in the video boasts floor-to-ceiling glass walls, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious living area, and a large extendable entertainment deck. Engineered to withstand a Category 4 hurricane with winds up to 155 mph, it is built to ABYC and NMMA standards, ensuring it functions as a true seafaring vessel.
Founded in 2016 by engineers Nicolas Derouin and Arnaud Luguet, Arkup embodies the motto, “Avant-garde life on water.” The founders view their creation as a forward-looking approach and in a conversation with CEO Magazine, co-founder Nicolas Derouin even likens Arkup to Tesla, positioning it at the intersection of innovation and lifestyle.
He says: “In the beginning, Tesla was a luxury product only the rich could afford. But its new range is a lot more accessible now. In the same way, Arkup will become a responsibly green alternative to conventional housing,” he predicts. “We don’t pretend to be the only solution to rising sea levels, but we feel that we can be part of the solution. We’re building foundations for the next generation to have a more sustainable, resilient world.”- via CEO Magazine
Arkup can also be seen as a bold reimagining of hospitality. Andreas King-Geovanis, CEO and founder of Sextant Stays, tells Bloomberg: “We view Arkup not as real estate, but as a hospitality experience—offering the allure of an overwater villa without the journey to the Maldives.” He envisions smaller Arkup models opening the door for companies like his to curate multiple units, bringing this rarefied lifestyle within reach for more guests.
Arkup ‘Livable Yachts’
Key Takeaway
Much like Tesla transformed the automotive industry by turning luxury innovation into a more accessible reality, Arkup is redefining housing. By combining sustainability, self-sufficiency, and cutting-edge design, it offers a responsibly green alternative to conventional homes, bringing transformative innovation to an entirely new industry.
To learn more, go to https://arkup.com/