Luigi Sturchio

Italy

Designer description Luigi Sturchio

The history of the brand

Dear and well known in the yachting community, Luigi Sturchio has managed to participate in many significant projects during his life. In addition to his own office of design and architecture - Sturchio Architects & Designers - his resume includes work with such studios as Diana Yacht Design and Archilab. At the latter, he served on the board of directors.

Philosophy

Luigi Sturchio's projects are an example of elegance and timeless classics, with the master always striving to use different know-how and endowing his works with a special charisma.

Specialty .

The creations of Luigi Sturkio are luxurious superyachts, mainly in the range of over 50 meters. For them, the designer has developed the exterior design, interiors and naval architecture. In addition, the author had his hand in designing the main Ferrari shipyard.

Cooperation with shipyards

During his career the designer has worked with such sharks of yacht-building as Blohm & Voss, Benetti, Feadship, Abeking & Rasmussen, Baglietto.

Landmark Projects

Perhaps the most famous boat, which Luigi Sturchio worked on, is the 86m Kingdom 5KR. Built in 1980 under the name of Nabila, the yacht held the post of Benetti's flagship for 36 years and starred in a James Bond movie: «Never Say Never»and for four years was owned by Donald Trump, who affectionately called her Trump Princess.

Team

The master brought together under one roof talented designers and naval architects of the old school, able to design by «hand», and the young generation of specialists. Together the team created many quality and memorable projects.