Christian Liaigre
The late Christian Liaigre founded a studio renowned for an elegant, minimalist style applied to luxury yachts, focusing on fluid spaces, noble materials, and human-centric design.
Christian Liaigre
The design firm founded by the late Christian Liaigre is celebrated for a signature style of elegant, understated luxury and sophisticated minimalism, which extends powerfully into the yachting world. The studio approaches each yacht as an architectural challenge, prioritizing a perfect balance between efficiency, comfort, and timeless aesthetics.
Design Philosophy and Notable Projects
Studio Liaigre's yachting philosophy emphasizes fluidity, ergonomics, and a deep connection to the body and the marine environment. Their designs avoid hard angles in favor of curves, creating spaces that anticipate movement and gesture. They are known for using noble materials like mahogany, teak, waxed oak, leather, and linen, which resonate with maritime tradition. The studio's portfolio includes several iconic projects, such as the 76-meter expedition yacht Cloudbreak, the 70-meter sailboat Vertigo, the 60-meter sailboat Seahawk, and the 56-meter sailboat Rosehearty. Each project is highly customized, with the studio's 'made-to-measure' principle ensuring a unique aesthetic vocabulary for every vessel.
