Alisiu Ọrụ Isi: Ụgbọ Mmiri Sail by Francisco Branco

Alisiu Ọrụ Isi: Ụgbọ Mmiri Sail by Francisco Branco is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe in Nhazi Ụgbọ Mmiri na Ụgbọ Mmiri Ukwu Competition Category.

IgweỤgbọ Mmiri· 2026

Alisiu Ọrụ Isi: Ụgbọ Mmiri Sail

by Francisco Branco

Client: Dice

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe Winner in Ụgbọ Mmiri Category

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The Design

About Alisiu Ọrụ Isi: Ụgbọ Mmiri Sail

Ederede Akwụkwọ: Alisiu bụ ọmụmụ ihe, akwụkwọ nchọcha banyere ụdị ndụ ọhụrụ. Site na ọbịbịa nke okpom ọkụ ụwa na mkpa na-arịwanye elu maka ụzọ ọhụrụ ọzọ, ka a na-enweta nghọta ọhụrụ nke oghere ebe obibi, nke na-egosipụta ọganihu nkà na ụzụ dị ka isi ihe na-akwali ngwọta na-enweghị mmetọ gburugburu. Echere maka ndụ na-adịgide adịgide, ọ na-ejikọta ihe nketa nke mmiri na mmasị nkà nke oge a, na-enye njikọta na-enweghị nkwụsị n'etiti onye ọrụ, ụgbọ mmiri, na gburugburu ebe obibi. Dị ka ifufe Elysian, ọ na-eme ya na mma na udo.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe

Alisiu Ọrụ Isi: Ụgbọ Mmiri Sail meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe, nnabata dị ugwu e nyere design ndị dị mma nke na-emezu ihe ndị a chọrọ n'ọrụ na ụlọ ọrụ nke a na-atụ anya n'ihe e kere eke ndị e mere nke ọma. Ndị meriri na Igwe na-egosi nka buru ibu, ọkachamara dị elu, nghọta ọkachamara na ikike imepụta nke ndị kere ha. A na-atụ anya na Alisiu Ọrụ Isi: Ụgbọ Mmiri Sail ga-abụ ihe e kere eke a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya nke bụ ihe bara uru ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe na-ejikọta ụzọ kacha mma nke ụlọ ọrụ ma nwee àgwà teknụzụ kwesịrị ekwesị jikọtara na ihe ọmụma na talent. A na-asọpụrụ Alisiu Ọrụ Isi: Ụgbọ Mmiri Sail maka nlezianya ya ma e mere ya ka ọ nye mmeziwanye ndụ nke na-enyere aka ime ka ụwa bụrụ ebe ka mma.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Alisiu is simplicity, its upper deck is intended to expose sailors to the elements and doing so with ease of movement, clean lines that allow for a much more functional use of space, especially the modular, multifunction area composing the upper deck. Its sails integrate photovoltaic cells that power the system in its entirety, this includes rechargeable hyper batteries, retractable hydrofoil and desalination systems, making it completely self sustainable. By integrating structural materials like, carbon composites and advanced laminated glass, it was made possible to open windows that run from stern to bow, allowing interiors to adopt a new open space typology.
Dimensions & Packaging: Loa - 131ft, Bmax - 23ft, Dmt - 15.5ft, Freeboard: 11ft Hull - Monohull, Dry Weight: 72,820 kg Rig - Single Masted Sloop, Main Sail - 450.m2, Jib - 350m2, Furling - In Haul, Keel - Retractable Pod Based Hydrofoil, Engine - Doen Water Jets Kompakt Series DJ85.
Tags: Eco-Friendly, Tech Savvy, Yacht Design, Modern Living, High-End Marine Design, High-End Engineering, Modern Craftsmanship, Sustainable Materials, Biopolymers,
Production Technology: True an iterative process of research development and application, involving a continuous curation of the most innovative ideas, a concept originated. Using advanced 3D CAD software that enables photoreal 3D environments in real time, the best possible correlation between concept, project and end result was ensured. Integrating advanced composite materials, with technologies like CNC machining, carbon laying and carbon 3D printing were considered, driving technological production advancements to enable new design and engineering solutions, wile modern craftsmanship was the given choice to bring life into details.
Design Challenge: Significant technical challenges were encountered, particularly in designing and engineering the frame that would ensure structural integrity between all main elements, carbon frame, hull, mast, and Keel, this stage was by far the most challenging, once taking into account two lateral windows, which effectively divide the whole structure in half. Also, conceptualizing the Portuguese nautical heritage proved most demanding, it required developing a new visual language capable of binding together the traditional Yacht and its contemporary, seamlessly integrating it in all aspects that compose Alisiu narrative.
Research: An adaptive methodology was employed, permitting research to remain responsive to social feedback as to newly discovered data. Aligned with user expectations, optimal solutions were shaped true direct enthusiasts insights, driving required decisions to meet real word requirements. AI analysis of industry related information, allowed for a more efficient parsing of emerging sustainable technologies, materials and market directions. Real time 3D model interaction and prototyping enabled iterative validation of project choices, with emphasis on innovative, eco friendly sail yacht design.
Inspiration: In the present era, our relation with our environment is undergoing considerable change, now more than ever, words like Sustainability, Privacy, Mobility, assume a much more center role in our every day lives, the growing necessary for peace of mind, for stability is the very reason why Alisiu came to be. Alisiu is a study, a reflection of its one epoch.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2022, finalized in March 2023 Torres Novas, Portugal, and exhibited on Behance, April 2023.
Operation Flow: Designed for simple interaction, either true integrated navigation or simply by using a tablet, mobile phone interface, users can effortlessly command the entire vessel. It converts from a stationary docked state into a sailing state or stationary counter current state, using the 360 degree rotary water jet, no anchor required. Its sails automatically deploy for optimal performance, making it more energy efficient, and remarkably stable. This intelligent design and smart automation allow for a much more enjoyable, elegant, sailing experience.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Francisco Augusto Ruivo, 2025.
Image Credits: Image #00: Concept Designer Francisco Augusto, 2022
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Image #02: Concept Designer Francisco Augusto, 2022
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Image #04: Concept Designer Francisco Augusto, 2022