“We live on this wonderful planet. Let’s enjoy it.” So says Luiz de Basto of Cosmos, a concept he’s created in conjunction with Oceanco. Fitted with a dramatic glass dome instead of typical superstructure decks, the 295-footer (90-meter) challenges conventional thinking in terms of how people can enjoy the indoor-outdoor experience afloat.
And that’s the point of working with Oceanco on Cosmos, de Basto says. “Oceanco is a company that enjoys the challenge,” he explains. While other yards tend to live in their comfort zones, de Basto adds, “that’s not what happens here.” Furthermore, de Basto and Oceanco didn’t challenge convention just for the sake of doing so. The pair wanted to offer Cosmos as a viable option for commissioning. Therefore, Oceanco’s tech department “strenuously” analyzed the aluminum framing between the large structural glass panels, de Basto says. The technology making the combination possible didn’t exist as early as five years ago, he further explains.
The dome highlights what Oceanco and de Basto call the “sky deck,” a more fitting name than skylounge. It changes the way owners and guests can experience their surroundings. The video below showcases a few examples, but note, too, that the glass reportedly blocks 70 percent of UV rays. It’s also dimmable and can change colors to set different moods. And for those of you concerned about crew spending hours cleaning it, fret not. The build and design teams say automatic freshwater washdowns are possible.
So how do Oceanco and de Basto see Cosmos fitting into the styling landscape? “It’s an explorer—maybe. It’s a cruiser—maybe,” de Basto says. Because of the dome, Cosmos can serve a variety of driving desires. Furthermore, the skydeck can serve a variety of purposes, such as a lounge and bar as he’s suggested in the video.
“I see myself as a disruptor,” de Basto concludes. Quickly adding that safety rules and regulations need compliance, he further says that “together, we can come up with something unique.” Ultimately, de Basto explains, Cosmos proves that “boats can be different.”
Take a look onboard.
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