White Dragon Galuega Autu: Vaʻa Tele by Anton Kroshechkin

White Dragon Galuega Autu: Vaʻa Tele by Anton Kroshechkin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Uʻamea in Mamanu Va'a Taele Competition Category.

UʻameaVa'a Taele· 2026

White Dragon Galuega Autu: Vaʻa Tele

by Anton Kroshechkin

Client: Anton Kroshechkin

A' Design Award Uʻamea Winner in Va'a Taele Category

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The Design

About White Dragon Galuega Autu: Vaʻa Tele

Tusitusiga o le Tusi: O le White Dragon o se vaʻa tele e 150 mita le umi lea e faʻafetaui ai le faʻatagata faʻanatura ma le inisinia fou mo le sami. O lona uiga faʻamatilatila o se ata o le faʻatulagaina o le faaputuga o le tino, o se foliga tele ua vaneina lea e afifi ai se paopao faigofie e fai ai se ata tafe. O le totonu e taula i le Mata o le Tarako, o se atrium lapotopoto e tele fogafale ua mamanuina e faʻatafe ai le malamalama faʻanatura i totonu o le loto o le vaʻa. E le gata i le matagofie, o le mamanu ua tuufaatasia ai tekonolosi gafataulimaina e ala i se paʻu faʻaeletise faʻavaeina. O lenei manatu e valu fogafale e tuufaatasia ai se malutaga tumaoti e lua fogafale mo le tagata e ona le vaʻa faʻatasi ai ma se nofoaga fou mo le soifua maloloina.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Uʻamea

O le A' Design Award Uʻamea na manumalo ai White Dragon Galuega Autu: Vaʻa Tele, o se faamaoniga mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu lelei e faataunuu ai manaʻoga faapolofesa ma pisinisi e faamoemoeina mai galuega ua mamanuina lelei. O ē manumalo i le Uʻamea e faaalia ai le tomai tele, le faapitoa maualuga, le malamalama o tagata poto ma le mafai fatufatuaʻi o ē na faia. E faamoemoeina White Dragon Galuega Autu: Vaʻa Tele e avea ma mea ua matuā vivii, mataʻina ma pelepelea e aogā ma fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Uʻamea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili o le pisinisi ma e iai uiga faatekonolosi mafai ua fesoʻotaʻi ma le poto ma le taleni. Ona o lona faatuatuaina, e tatau ai White Dragon Galuega Autu: Vaʻa Tele ona faaaloalogia ma ua mamanuina e tuuina mai ai faaleleiga o le olaga e fesoasoani e faia ai e le lalolagi se nofoaga e sili atu ona lelei.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The defining feature of the yacht is an integrated structural exoskeleton- a colossal carved sculpture wrapping the minimalist hull. The centerpiece is the Eye of Dragon, a circular panoramic atrium creating a powerful connection to the sea, allowing natural light to flow through all decks via a vertical sanctuary of light. The dragon's scales form a modular photovoltaic skin, generating solar energy.
Dimensions & Packaging: Technical Details
LOA: 150 meters (492 ft) Beam:25 meters.
Propulsion: Hybrid Hydrogen-Electric Pod Drives.
Key Features:Integrated 15m Helideck, Dragon's Eye central atrium with indoor garden, Observation Nest in the bow sculpture, and a revolutionary retractable mooring system hidden within the hull to maintain aesthetic purity.
Sustainability: Ocean plastic recovery filters and renewable energy harvesting via bio-mimetic hull coating.
Tags: Yacht Design, Mega Yacht Concept, Cultural Architecture, Chinese Mythology, Structural Exoskeleton, Biophilic Interior, Sustainable Maritime, Luxury Vessel, Futuristic Design, Dragon Sculpture
Production Technology: The project envisions the use of large-scale 3D printing and advanced carbon-fiber composites for the sculptural exoskeleton. The vessel is powered by a hybrid hydrogen-electric propulsion system for zero-emission cruising. The Dragon's Eye atrium utilizes high-performance smart glass with embedded transparent solar cells to reduce energy consumption for climate control.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was integrating a monumental organic sculpture into a high-performance 150-meter hull without compromising maritime aerodynamics and aesthetics. Overcoming the visual "heaviness" of the dragon required meticulous digital modeling to refine the exoskeleton into a balanced, load-bearing structure. Harmonizing traditional Chinese mythology with futuristic luxury standards ensured the vessel appeals to a global elite while maintaining its unique cultural soul.
Research: This design-led research explored the integration of cultural iconography into naval architecture. Using a methodology of AI-assisted formal analysis and 3D modeling, the study focused on the synergy between serpentine mythological forms and yacht hulls. The project suggests that a structural exoskeleton could potentially reduce reliance on traditional internal bulkheads, enhancing spatial flow. Insight: biophilic design and mythological symbolism significantly increase the emotional and market value of mega-yachts.
Inspiration: The White Dragon Mega yacht is a profound tribute to Chinese cultural heritage, where the dragon symbolizes power, strength, and good fortune. The inspiration stems from the fluid, serpentine movement of this mythical creature. The design seeks to bridge the gap between traditional Eastern aesthetics and futuristic naval architecture, transforming a 150-meter vessel into a monumental floating sculpture.
Project Duration: The project commenced in September 2025 in Lucca, Italy. Currently in its final development stage, the design is scheduled for conceptual completion by late March 2026. The creative process involved extensive research into maritime engineering alongside Chinese cultural iconography and mythology. This was followed by advanced 3D modeling and AI-assisted visualization phases to ensure the structural feasibility of the intricate exoskeleton and the integration of sustainable propulsion systems.
Operation Flow: The interior follows a biophilic philosophy, featuring a cavernous multi-level saloon with an indoor infinity pool and integrated vertical forests. The expansive foredeck serves as a multi-functional hub: a helideck, an open-air cinema, or a ceremonial plaza. Inside the dragon’s head, a secluded VIP observation lounge offers a 270-degree view. The aft deck is designed as an amphitheater-style social arena, cascading down to a luxurious beach club.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Anton Kroshechkin, 2026. All design rights, structural concepts, and visual representations of the "White Dragon" 150m Mega Yacht are protected under international copyright laws.
Image Credits: Image #1: Designer Anton Kroshechkin, White Dragon Majestic Exterior Perspective, 2026.
Image #2: Designer Anton Kroshechkin, White Dragon Sculptural Stern and Cascading Terraces, 2026.
Image #3: Designer Anton Kroshechkin, White Dragon Dynamic Side Profile and Structural Exoskeleton, 2026.
Image #4: Designer Anton Kroshechkin, White Dragon Cultural Symbiosis and Detailed Scales, 2026.
Image #5: Designer Anton Kroshechkin, White Dragon Biophilic Interior and Dragon’s Eye Atrium, 2026.