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Alisiu Fonccion Principala: Velièr by Francisco Branco
Alisiu Fonccion Principala: Velièr by Francisco Branco
Alisiu Fonccion Principala: Velièr by Francisco Branco
Alisiu Fonccion Principala: Velièr by Francisco Branco
Alisiu Fonccion Principala: Velièr by Francisco Branco

Fèrre Iòt · 2026

Alisiu Fonccion Principala: Velièr

by Francisco Branco

  • A' Design Award de Fèrre 2026 in Iòt
  • CLIENT: Dice
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About Alisiu Fonccion Principala: Velièr

Alisiu es un estudi, una dissertacion sus un nòu biais de viure. Amb l'avenement de l'escalfament global e la necessitat creissenta de nòvas alternativas, ven una novèla comprenança de l'espaci abitable, una que presenta las avançadas tecnologicas coma lo factor motor per de solucions ecologicas. Concebut per una vida sostenibla, mescla l'eretatge nautic amb una estetica contemporanèa, ofrissent una integracion sens pausa entre l'utilizaire, l'embarcacion e l'environament. Coma lo Vent Elisian, o fa amb elegància e tranquillitat.

About the A' Design Award de Fèrre

Alisiu Fonccion Principala: Velièr a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Fèrre, una reconeissença prestigiosa acordada a de bons designs que respondon a las exigéncias professionalas e industrialas esperadas de creacions plan concebudas. Los ganhaires del Fèrre demòstran una granda abilitat, una nauta especializacion, una comprenedura d'expèrt e la capacitat creativa de lors creators. S'espèra que Alisiu Fonccion Principala: Velièr siá una creacion fòrça considerada, admirada e estimada, practica e innovanta. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award de Fèrre integra las melhoras practicas del sector e a de caracteristicas tecnicas competentas ligadas a un saber-far e a un talent. Per son rigor, Alisiu Fonccion Principala: Velièr merita lo respècte e es destinat a aportar de melhoraments a la qualitat de la vida que ajudan a far del mond un luòc melhor.

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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
Image #01: Concept Designer Francisco Augusto, 2022
Image #02: Concept Designer Francisco Augusto, 2022
Image #03: Concept Designer Francisco Augusto, 2022
Image #04: Concept Designer Francisco Augusto, 2022

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