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Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design

Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design (MMYD) is a studio of naval architects and yacht designers with over 200 projects to its name, including more than 55 superyachts. Renowned for its progressive vision and emphasis on both form and function, the studio designs yachts that strike a balance between bold aesthetics and engineering innovation.

MMYD is celebrated for its integration of glass as both a structural and stylistic element, having pioneered its use for over 40 years. With each project, the studio applies deep technical expertise and a refined artistic approach, leveraging the latest advancements to achieve sleek hull forms that strive for improved efficiency, hydrodynamics, and weight optimization. MMYD’s work is a testament to design integrity, client-centered thinking, and a commitment to evolving the future of yachting.

LOCATED IN
United Kingdom
FOCUSED ON
Exterior Design
COLLABORATING SINCE
2025
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The Collaboration

Benetti partnered with Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design for the first time to design B.Neos 40M, working closely with the studio to craft an exterior defined by expressive clarity, functionality, and efficiency. Drawing inspiration from high-performance sailing yachts, the design had to convey a strong connection to the sea while prioritizing weight optimization, hydrodynamics, and rational space architecture. The result is a yacht that stands out for her visual purity and purposeful elegance, creating a new benchmark in contemporary design.

The B.NEONS 40M

The B.Yond 40M

For B.Neos 40M, Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design translated their signature purity of form into an exterior that is both powerful and serene. Her low, elongated profile recalls the essential discipline of sailing yachts, where every line contributes to balance and proportion. The design ultimately delivers a sculptural silhouette shaped by lightness, intention, and flow.

Glass plays a defining role, from the silk-printed glazing that visually merges hull and superstructure to the transparent handrails. Accented by vertical wooden slats that add rhythm and warmth, B.Neos 40M reflects a vision intended to bring Owners closer to the sea through a quietly iconic design.

Our AIM WAS to CREATE a YACHT that FEELS EFFORTLESS. A DESIGN where PROPORTIONS, FUNCTIONALITY, and the CONNECTION with the SEA WORK TOGETHER NATURALLY, without the NEED for UNNECESSARY COMPLEXITY.”

Malcolm McKeon

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