Arcane Era and Arcane Nova: two concepts by RMK Yachts, Espen Oeino International and Cassetta Yacht Designers

Espen Oeino International was in charge of Arcane Project’s concept, general arrangement plan and exterior styling, while Giorgio Cassetta worked on the interior and exterior deck design

Both concepts stand out for a “radically reimagined general arrangement plan”, go beyond conventional luxury and comfort and offer their owners new experience and impressions.

The more traditional Arcane Era features a number of original solutions and serves as a kind of bridge between the traditional aesthetics and the future, while the Arcane Nova marks the beginning of new and bold design for RMK Yachts. The latter was conceived in order to reinterpret familiar forms, to push the boundaries and show what tomorrow’s superyachts will be like. 

“Arcane Era closes the chapter. Arcane Nova opens the future”, says Cüneyt Okcu, Director of RMK Yachts, emphasising the importance of the Arcane project to the shipyard. “Representing the ultimate expression of a design direction that has defined the industry for years, Arcane Era stands as the final and most refined evolution of that era. Arcane Nova in particular marks the beginning of a new design era for us, representing a truly groundbreaking yacht which we are delighted to have developed alongside Espen Oeino, one of yachting’s most respected designers. The innovations introduced by Arcane Nova will set expectations for the industry, shaping what owners want from tomorrow’s yachts.”

Both concepts have a length of 55 m, feature reimagined layouts, smooth transition from exterior to interior spaces and an incredibly generous sundeck. 

“The idea was to create living spaces that are genuinely comfortable and usable, whether the yacht is at anchor in a bay or alongside in port, while also providing areas that are protected from direct sunlight and the elements. On the upper deck, for example, the exterior area forward of the owner's cabin connects directly with an interior lounge, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living space that becomes particularly enjoyable when the yacht is in port,” shares Espen Oeino. “We also developed a more radical version of Arcane Nova with the wheelhouse positioned forward, which allowed us to create an exceptionally large sundeck – by far the largest in its class. There is a strong physical connection between the different spaces, with considerably more exterior living area while still ensuring guests can remain protected from the elements.”  

Another feature shared by the concepts is the aft deck referred to as Piazza. This space with a length of 20 m and an area of about 180 sq.m, reimagines the traditional beach club and aft lounge areas.

In addition, there is also a forward-facing lounging and dining area forward named Piazzetta, a panoramic terrace named Love Nest and RMK Jumbo Deck, offering about 190 sq.m of exterior space. 

Both concepts will feature Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform, allowing to free up more living spaces and enhance operational efficiency, and both will be available in hybrid and conventional configurations.