Red Yacht Design: Crafting the Future of Luxury

Founded in 2017 by architect Cana Gökhan and naval architect Fatih Sürekli, Red Yacht Design operates from Istanbul and London with a multidisciplinary team that blends aesthetics, innovation, and ethics into every project. Whether it’s a steel explorer slicing through arctic waters or a sunlit beachfront haven, Red Yacht Design’s work is driven by one principle: to create timeless experiences through design that dares to go further.

Their portfolio, which includes standout yachts like Queen Yaz, All About U, and Aisha, as well as high-profile refits such as a celebrated Heesen, reflects a commitment to pushing the envelope. Queen Yaz was crafted entirely around her owner’s vision, which was a family focused superyacht with warm, inviting interiors, a navy-blue profile, and a sundeck built for alfresco living. Collaborations with top-tier shipyards, like RMK, Bering, Mazu, Sarp, and KRM Yachts underscore the studio’s growing influence.

But Red Yacht Design isn’t just building yachts, but an entire global design language. With launches planned through 2025 and 2026, and a new U.S. representative, İpek Tanır, recently joining the team, the studio’s creative footprint now stretches across three continents.

‘Every line we draw is about more than form, it’s about feeling,’ says Design Director Cana Gökhan. That emotional connection, whether through sculpted exteriors or nature-inspired interiors, is what sets Red Yacht Design apart.

As Managing Director Fatih Sürekli puts it: ‘We’re shaping experiences that stay with you. The sea inspires us, but it’s people who drive our design.’

At Red Yacht Design, the future isn’t on the horizon, it’s already setting sail.