28 September 2026 · Yotters, independent yacht media

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Designers & Studios

The studios and naval architects that shape the world's superyachts.

84 Designers

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Zuretti Design

Founded by Francois Zuretti in Geneva in 1987, on an introduction from yacht broker George Nicholson, after twelve years designing interiors first at the Paris firm Triad Condas and then for nine years for the King of Morocco on royal residences and parliament buildings

Foster + Partners Yacht Design

Founded as Foster Associates in 1967 by Norman Foster, later Sir Norman Foster and Partners in 1992 and Foster and Partners from 1999

Franck Darnet Design

Founded: end of 1998 by Franck Darnet, by his account to Boat Industry in January 2023; Figaro Nautisme gives 1999

Arrabito Naval Architects

Founded: 1980 by engineer Giovanni Arrabito as Italtecnica Srl, trading as Arrabito Naval Architects

Botin Partners

Founded: 1995 by Marcelino Botin, who remains founder and president

De Jorio Design

Founded: 1956 in Genoa as Studio De Jorio by the architect Giuseppe de Jorio

Setzer Yacht Architects

Founded: 1991 by Ward D. Setzer in New Bern, North Carolina, with European partners by the studio's own account

Cristina Gherardi Design

Founder: Cristina Gherardi Benardeau, an Italian architect trained in Florence

Mark Berryman Design

Founder: Mark Berryman, British; studio incorporated as Mark Berryman Design Limited on 9 January 2007 (Companies House)

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