Projects Monolith and Roswell Push the Boundaries of Design and Sustainability

Project Monolith is a new 100-meter concept which features a stark, obsidian silhouette and sculptural terraces. Courtesy George Lucian

Designers George Lucian and Hannah Hombergen continue to push the boundaries of nautical imagination with two new projects that blend futuristic form with sustainable function.

The first, Project Monolith, is a 100-meter concept that takes inspiration from the iconic black monolith of the film “2001: A Space Odyssey.” With its stark, obsidian silhouette and sculptural terraces, the design rejects traditional yacht lines in favor of what the designers call a monumental architectural presence at sea. Lucian and Hombergen envision the vessel powered by hydrogen fuel cells with onboard generation systems, a technology still uncommon in yachting but seen as a path toward near-zero-emission cruising. The duo describes the project as both yacht and symbol, a reflection of design’s role in shaping the future of seafaring.

The vessel is designed to be powered by hydrogen fuel cells with onboard generation systems. Courtesy George Lucian The interior is a clear departure from conventional yacht styling. Courtesy George Lucian

Alongside Project Monolith comes another striking idea: the 65-meter Project Roswell. Built entirely in aluminum and designed for full-electric running, the yacht is supported by twin diesel-electric engines and expansive solar arrays. Its stealth-inspired shape, sharp angles, and reflective hull lend it a minimal radar signature, though its futuristic styling ensures it will stand out in any port. Inside, an open-plan main deck features a beam-width swimming pool, lounge, and dining space, flowing into the salon and aft deck through floor-to-ceiling glass. A helipad, sky lounge and accommodations for 12 guests and 12 crew round out the package.

The 65-meter Project Roswell, is designed to be built entirely in aluminum for full-electric running. Courtesy George Lucian Project Roswell will also have a helipad, sky lounge and accommodations for 12 guests and 12 crew. Courtesy George Lucian

Both designs carry forward Lucian’s reputation for thinking well outside the conventional yacht playbook. Whether through symbolic minimalism or space-age stealth, they ask owners and the industry alike to consider what the next generation of superyachts might look like.

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