LUXURY PROJECTS - Key Persons
Degree in Architecture in Florence and almost 30 years in the Yacht design from boat styling to creating complete interiors from a blank sheet of paper. With his mentor, Paolo Caliari, he was already working as a pioneer on expedition boats, trawlers and on the first Italian motor-yachts, contributing to the "Mediterranean style" of yachts and pleasure luxury vessels from 20 to 150m. For him everything really starts from sketch, when his pencil drops the first lines. The best ideas are mostly on restaurants paper tablecloths! His shipyard based experience, his knowledge of the yacht construction process and his seeming everlasting creativity always makes the LP team processing new ideas in terms of styling, layout and details. His soul purpose is creation of an innovative different yacht merging the Clients' needs and in line with the purpose and use of the yacht. He loves sailing…Often he sails beyond with his mind!
Degree in Construction Engineering, PHD (AA Design Research Laboratory, March degree) @ the Architectural Association School of Architecture (London), he gained experience working @ Zaha Hadid Architects e ARUP AGU (Advance Geometry Unit). His creative mind together with his knowledge of technology make the perfect recipe for successful architecture & design projects. Passions: his family & any MAC device or tool!
25 years experience in lighting projects, he has focused mostly on yachts lighting and the introduction of innovative lighting technology since 1999. He is totally switched-on to the concept of hidden lighting, with the philosophy of ‘why turn something beautiful off?' In his free time, he seeks ‘other-world' inspiration by scuba-diving.
Job Titles:
- Visual Designer, Art Director and Product Manager in the Agencies He Founded
Expert in creation of corporate image, for over 30 years he has supported companies in defining their brand identity and communication strategies. Careful to follow the directions of marketing, he always is looking for the deep meaning of every sign, color, or wording to best describe the companies he designs for.
With a degree in Architecture and a Master in Yacht Design, she is deeply involved with the yacht projects designs and construction follow-up. Her constant curiosity and look out for innovative architectural solution combined with her team approach is absolutely the way to achieve the best result. Dealing on a daily basis with so many people from different nationalities and cultures is for sure not easy, but Giulia can cope with it all. She loves all there is about trends and fashion, and she will never refuse an offer of a new journey around the world.
Recently joint Luxury Projects as a Business Associate, with his 28 years of experience in the Cruise Line and Yachting Industry, he brings great expertise. As former Head of Development Department at a renowned Dutch Yacht builder, his engineering background and technical knowledge on both Yacht Building and Yacht Design are a welcome addition to the team of Luxury Projects. He further assists with Business Development, Marketing and Sales, Contracting and Project Management. Dutch precision mixed with passion for extremely complicated challenges!
Born in Rome, growing up in Ancona, where studying at Polytechnic University with a Degree in Engineering, Laura started to work in shipbuilding in 2002. Laura has a long experience in project management at a Super Yacht builder. Her strong passion for art and design and her loves for material research and finding innovative applications made her to start her own business. Luxury Projects Design Studio and Atelier, headquartered in Ancona (Italy) was founded in 2008. Everything started from her glamorous shoe collection and her fanatic attention to detail. Now, challenging complicated projects and experiencing new cultures are the key drivers for creating innovative, tailor-made amazing interiors.
With a degree in Florence Academic Visual Arts, degree in Interior Design and a Masters in Yachts Design, she focuses on interior projects for yachts and private houses: from the selection of structural materials to the proposals of mix & match décor accessories. As a painter, she is on the constant look out for the perfect inspiration for composition and colour. Not even the offer of a free shopping trip would distract her from that!
24 years expertise in real estate construction and quality control. His passion on electronics and computers started when he was a child dismounting and reprogramming it all! For sure coordination and commissioning of AV/ entertainment, acoustic, termic insulation systems are his daily challenge. He loves sailing on his boat and he is always ready to fix everything by himself!
Born in Ancona, where he studied Economics, Rossano moved to New York City to pursue a career in Investment Banking. After obtaining a Master in Applied Mathematics from Columbia University, he's been working at major investment banks as a Quant and a Risk Manager. Rossano brings to Luxury Projects his wealth of expertise in financial management, capital markets and project management, and will be responsible for the LP Business Development in the Americas.
With academically administrative studies and background, she is in charge of the LP Administrative/Purchase department. Never forgetting a code, a detail, attending all Clients, all projects, all suppliers and contractors makes her the perfect "soul" of the entire Luxury Projects goods world.
Her sewing and passion for backing cakes, even make her part of the Luxury Projects creative team!
3D modeler, designer, draftsman. He is involved in 3D modeling, advanced rendering and virtual 360 rendering. As a designer and creative, he is always up-to-date on styles and constantly looking for new materials. For every new idea there is always a need to create a 3D and the challenge is always accepted! Degree in Interior Design obtained at Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Ancona, Italy.