White Coral (115m) // Mulder Design

Example: Consider Mulder’s creation, White Coral, a remarkable, ethereal 115-meter yacht that successfully embodies a uniquely contemporary look yet is utterly timeless. It is equipped with all the amenities typically found in a 100-meter or larger luxury yacht, such as a vast beach club, a modern helideck, and a calm, soothing design both inside and out.

“When we started this project a couple of years ago, we wanted to do a larger yacht as typically our projects range up to 60 metres,” begins Bas Mulder, owner at Mulder Design. “We decided to really show what we can do so settled on 115 metres, and from there we took a rough idea, developed and expanded the concept, and produced some sketches which we showed at the Monaco Yacht Show.”

The first drawings attracted a lot of attention, including from a specific customer who requested to view additional design examples. “So we started deeper development of the concept and extended that into full 3D renders; we did some basic calculations to centre the concept in reality, and came up with lots of exciting ideas to play with,” Mulder continues. “We didn’t work on a full general arrangement although we did create the block plan to define the spaces needed for guests, crew, accommodation and technical areas; but we wanted to show that far from being just technical designers, we can offer our skills and experience of creating stunning exterior designs at any size of yacht that consider interior demands and thereby perfectly fuse function and form.”

Her name reflects the combination of purpose and aesthetics, along with tranquility and a deep connection to the sea. Created in the ocean’s depths by organisms known as coral polyps, white coral is a natural treasure recognized in ancient astrology. It is believed to bring wealth, mental serenity, robust determination, and prosperous offspring, encapsulating the core of the White Coral initiative and the skills and ambition of its creators.

Central to the White Coral initiative is its outer appearance, which is simultaneously bold and alluring.

“At Mulder Design, there’s a core ethos we apply to everything we do,” Mulder asserts, “which is to create a long-lasting, timeless design rather than something that can be identified by a particular era or fashion. The key for us is always to have long, elegant and simple lines, then enhance them without adding too many fussy details which most of the time merely distract the eye. People,” Mulder adds, “like classic proportions, and they have certain expectations. Our exterior designs aim to meet those classic proportions, then exceed those expectations.”

The foundation of the Mulder Design philosophy is deeply embedded in rich tradition and functionality. This is evident in the makeup of the Mulder team, which includes naval architects and engineers. This leads to a comprehensive approach to naval architecture and design spanning projects up to 60 meters long. Their expertise in engineering informs their exterior design work on bigger yachts.

The White Coral’s stunning design features a robust forward-leaning posture and smooth, luxurious, finely detailed lines. The upward curve of the aft design line connects each deck aft, forming a sophisticated mix of geometric forms.

White Coral demonstrates the Mulder team’s skill in integrating appealing elements that require specialized knowledge to bring to life. For instance, the yacht boasts a sizable main deck pool on top of an 18-meter by 8-meter beach club, equipped with doors that can be opened to form expansive terraces by the sea. Further down the yacht, the front end includes an ultimately approved helipad and a bow helicopter hangar, which the Mulder team has successfully implemented in past projects. This experience has equipped them with the necessary engineering know-how and design background to ensure the yacht’s features are both functional and practical.