Established in 2007, Lobanov Design is a studio focused on the future. With roots in transport design, fine art, interiors and architecture, its diverse background brings a fresh and dynamic approach to superyacht design.
Following degrees in Maths and Car Design and a Master’s in Transport Design, Igor Lobanov began his career pursuing his passion for the automotive and aviation industries. While working in the Exterior Design Department of an iconic car manufacturer, a chance meeting with a superyacht owner in 2003 changed his professional trajectory. Today, driven by a desire to bring more beauty into the world, Lobanov’s designs explore sculptural and modern aesthetics, each an ode to proportion and integrity.
The collaboration
Lobanov Design began collaborating with Benetti in 2023, a partnership announced at the Monaco Yacht Show. At the event, Giovanna Vitelli, Chair of Azimut | Benetti Group, and Igor Lobanov himself unveiled the B.Yond 57M, a voyager yacht that exemplifies the studio’s visual philosophy.
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.
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.