The Fresnel Hydrofoil Trimaran might look like a sci-fi writer’s fantasy, but it will soon become a reality for its new South African owners. The futuristic sailboat is the brainchild of Dr. Margot Krasojevi?, a London-based architect whose career has focused on creating eco-friendly projects that shift existing paradigms. Recent projects include a Canadian prison with its own hydroelectric dam, a coastal home in South Africa powered by the tides, and a water-purifying bridge in Amsterdam.

The Fresnel (name…