Founded in Florence in 1996 by Luca Dini, LUCA DINI Design & Architecture quickly established itself as one of the leading studios in superyacht design. Today, its multidisciplinary team of over 70 professionals includes architects, yacht and interior designers, engineers, textile and furniture designers, and 3D animators. The studio collaborates with the most prestigious shipyards in Italy and Europe to create custom superyachts and megayachts, combining craftsmanship with material research and innovation. Its experience in bespoke nautical design has also informed an expanding international practice in architecture and urban design, spanning high-end residential, hospitality, and large-scale destination projects.
With offices in Florence, Forte dei Marmi, and Riyadh, LUCA DINI Design & Architecture continues to explore the meeting point between disciplines, art, and beauty, creating spaces centered around people, their quality of life, and the profound relationship with their surroundings.
The Collaboration
The collaboration between Benetti and LUCA DINI Design & Architecture bridges different yet deeply complementary areas. Benetti’s heritage in yacht design and construction and its ability to translate technological advancement into superior onboard quality combine with the studio’s experience in high-end residential architecture and hospitality, and its distinctly human-centered approach to design.
This exchange of perspectives guided the development of Project Clear Waves 70M. Conceived to offer a regenerative, wholesome experience, the project treated light, materials, proportions, spatial organization, and the relationship with the outdoors as tools to enhance comfort, balance, and connection. Supported by Benetti’s vision, the design of Project Clear Waves 70M therefore goes beyond aesthetics, contributing meaningfully to the onboard experience and the well-being of those who inhabit it.
YACHT PROJECTS
For Project Clear Waves 70M, LUCA DINI Design & Architecture focuses on an unprecedented regenerative design approach that merges architecture and yacht design. Inspired by natural elements, the concept brings technological innovation and the marine environment into dialogue. At its heart, the Glass Dome opens the interior to light, sea, and a lush onboard garden, creating a living ecosystem centered on well-being.
“A YACHT CONCEPT where DISIGN IS NOT an END in ITSELF, but CONCRETELY CONTRIBUTES to the QUALITY of the EXPERIENCE and the WELL_BEING of those ON BOARD.”
LUCA DINI Design & Architecture
Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design is a renowned international studio specializing in innovative, dynamic aesthetics with glass as a protagonist element, guided by a progressive mindset focused on technological, structural, and engineering advancements. As a contemporary leader in elite superyacht design, MMYD has conceived over 200 yachts, including the future-forward creation B.Neos 40M.
FM Architettura is an Italian interior design studio, founded in 2009 by Creative Director Francesca Muzio. Renowned for crafting highly personal environments across luxury yachting, private residences, and hospitality, the studio began with small yacht interiors before expanding to superyachts, private mansions, and high-end towers. Each project reflects the same meticulous care, attention to detail, and a bold ambition to amaze.
Founded in NYC in 2000, the studio blends understated luxury with warm minimalism. The 25-year creative liaison between Enrico Bonetti and Dominic Kozerski emphasizes quality and craftsmanship, from art gallery projects to luxury yachts, including the Oasis 34M and 40M, and the B.Yond family.
Cassetta Yacht Designers is a leading yacht designer known for his harmonious approach to aesthetics and ingenious engineering. With over 60 creations, including the iconic 107.6-meter FB272 M/Y Luminosity, his more than 10-year partnership with Benetti has redefined nautical design.
Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design specializes in exterior and interior luxury design projects. Since 2011, the partnership with Benetti has yielded iconic yachts like FB255 M/Y Formosa and FB274 M/Y Zazou, showcasing a client-centric approach and commitment to excellence.