Goldfinger Doon Raaxo (Yacht) by Paolo Demel

Goldfinger Doon Raaxo (Yacht) by Paolo Demel is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Doonyaha Raaxada iyo Maraakiibta Badda Competition Category.

LacagDooni· 2026

Goldfinger Doon Raaxo (Yacht)

by Paolo Demel

Client: Paolo Demel

Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Dooni Category

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The Design

About Goldfinger Doon Raaxo (Yacht)

Goldfinger waa fikrad doon raaxo weyn ah oo dhererkeedu yahay 65 mitir, leh muuqaal dibadeed hooseeya oo si farshaxan ah loo qaabeeyey. Muraayad isku xigta oo dhinacyada ka socota ayaa dhererka markabka oo dhan mareysa. Muraayaddaasi waxay iftiinka maalinta gelisaa hawlaha gudaha ee ugu muhiimsan, waxayna siisaa aragti ballaaran oo badda ah. Jirka markabka (hull) waxaa laga dhisay qaybo bir ah oo la isku alxamay, halka sagxadda saddexaad ee sare laga sameeyay aluminium si loo yareeyo culeyska qaybta sare loona hagaajiyo dheelitirnaanta. Daaqadaha waaweyn ee furan waxaa taageeraya qaab dhismeed taxaddar leh oo ilaalinaya adkaanta iyo biyo-diidnimada jirka birta ah. Afar sagxadood ayaa ka kooban goobo bulsheed, qolal gaar ah iyo meelo bannaan oo dibadda ah.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award

Goldfinger Doon Raaxo (Yacht) waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf aad u sarreeya oo la siiyo naqshado heerka ugu sarreeya oo quruxsan oo soo jiidasho leh. Guuleystayaasha Lacagta waa shaqooyin aad u dhalaalaya iyo hal-abuur sare leh oo muujiya khibrad, hibo iyo hufnaan naqshadeeyayaashooda. Goldfinger Doon Raaxo (Yacht) waa shaqo la filayo inay noqoto shaqo quruxsan oo tusaale ah, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur qoto dheer leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award waa hal-abuur aad loo dareemo oo la ammaano, waxtar leh oo hormariya xuduudaha farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada. Goldfinger Doon Raaxo (Yacht) waa hal-abuur dad badan ay doonayaan, kicisa rabitaanno, keena dareenno wanaagsan oo abuura yaab.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Goldfinger is a contemporary superyacht concept defined by a low, sculpted profile and a continuous ribbon of glazing that floods interiors with natural light while preserving privacy. Efficient hull lines and integrated terraces enhance seakeeping and outdoor living, delivering a discreet yet powerful presence underway and at anchor.
Dimensions & Packaging: Name: Goldfinger. Type: 65 m mega yacht. Length overall: 65 m, beam: 11,500 m. Construction: steel hull; aluminium upper third deck. Decks: lower deck, main deck, upper deck and open sun deck. Key feature: extensive full length side glazing for high daylight and panoramic sea views.
Tags: 65m megayacht, Goldfinger, panoramic windows, steel hull, aluminium superstructure, contemporary exterior design, lightweight topside, indoor outdoor connection, naval architecture, yacht concept design
Production Technology: Steel hull fabricated in welded blocks sections, aligned on the building berth and fully seam welded. The upper third deck is aluminium to reduce topside weight and improve stability. After structural completion, all piping systems like fuel, fresh, grey, black water, tanks, hvac and electrical cableways are routed and fixed in place. Final phase: insulation and full interior outfit like bulkheads, ceilings, floors, furniture and finishes.
Design Challenge: The hardest challenge was integrating the full length side glazing while keeping structural stiffness, safety and buildability. large openings in a steel hull require careful framing, watertight detailing and compliance with class fire rules, while the aluminium upper deck had to minimize topside weight without compromising strength. The design balanced aesthetics, stability and production feasibility.
Research: Type of research: applied design research. Research objectives: define a 65 m concept with strong sea connection and balanced topside weight. Methodology: iterative exterior space studies and feasibility checks. Data collection and research tools used: reference benchmarking, 3D cad, naval architecture inputs. Results: full length glazing and lightweight upper deck strategy. Insights and Impacts: brighter interiors, stronger indoor outdoor experience. Effect: improved user comfort and perceived space.
Inspiration: Goldfinger takes its name from the iconic Sean Connery 007 film. Drawing on my experience as a mega yacht design supervisor, I develop new concepts where expansive sea facing glazing creates a direct, continuous connection with the horizon. The sculpted, low silhouette and long ribbon windows maximize daylight, enhance views, and balance privacy with a bold, contemporary presence.
Project Duration: The project was developed as a concept from February 2025 to January 2026 in Venice, Italy.
Operation Flow: Goldfinger is operated by a professional crew from the bridge; guests simply move through the yacht’s decks and outdoor areas. The large side windows bring daylight and sea views into the main interior spaces, making inside and outside feel connected. Daily flow is intuitive: arrival, social areas on main deck, private cabins on lower deck, relaxation on upper and sun deck.
Image Credits: Image #1 : Paolo Demel (designer), Image #2 : Paolo Demel (designer), Image #3 : Paolo Demel (designer), Image #4 : Paolo Demel (designer), Image #5 : Paolo Demel (designer)