Franco Gnessi is an Italian architect and yacht designer. He studied architecture at Sapienza University of Rome and later completed a master's in naval architecture and yacht design. From 2003 to 2006 he was technical director at the Italian builder Itama.
He led the studio Dynaship Yacht Design and is the founder of DYDXL Design Forge. His recent work focuses on explorer yachts and concepts that combine autonomy, comfort and efficient propulsion.
Selected projects
- Nautilus 650, a 68 m explorer concept
- Talassea 145, a 45 m motor yacht concept inspired by Rationalist architecture
- Wanderlust95, a 32 m motor yacht concept with a two-level beach club
- Hoia100, a 30.5 m explorer concept
Work with Franco Gnessi through Azure Yacht Group
Azure Yacht Group has worked with Franco Gnessi. Tell us about your project, new build or refit, and we will discuss whether Franco Gnessi is the right fit and arrange an introduction.
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