Designer Joseph Forakis presented the world’s first 3D-printed Pegasus superyacht concept. The 88-metre-long yacht comes complete with reflective “sun wings” that allow it to produce zero emissions and have an infinite walking range.

Forakis said he was “inspired to create a yacht that is as close to the sea and nature as possible, composed of clouds that float above the waterline and become almost invisible.”

This desire for “invisibility” led the designer to develop an invisible, zero-emissions yacht, both in terms of design and environmental impact.

Forakis and his crew applied advanced technologies, both existing and currently in development, to achieve unprecedented stability and walking distance for the ship.

The team plans to use robotic 3D printing to create a mesh framework that connects both the ship’s hull and superstructure.

“The result is an extremely strong and lightweight structure that can be produced using less energy, materials, waste, space and time compared to conventional construction”– said Forakis.

The yacht has a silver metallic finish that blends like a chameleon with the colors and movements of the water, while staggered temporary glass wings reflect the clouds and sky.

In the center of the yacht’s interior, a multi-level “The Tree of Life is a living, breathing monument to nature and the core of a hydroponic garden that produces fresh produce and purifies the air”.

The base of the tree can be traced to the pool on the lower deck, at this level the tree is surrounded by a zen garden for hydroponic meditation. In addition, the tree runs vertically across all four floors of the ship and is accompanied by a spiral staircase that passengers use to ascend to each floor.