Francesco Paszkowski Design
Francesco Paszkowski Design is a leading Florence-based Italian yacht design studio founded by Francesco Paszkowski, celebrated for over 35 years of creating elegant, balanced superyacht exteriors and interiors. Known for timeless aesthetics, functionality, and collaborations with top builders like Baglietto, Tankoa, Sanlorenzo, and Heesen.
Francesco Paszkowski Design - Iconic Italian Superyacht Designer from Florence
Professional Background
Francesco Paszkowski, born in 1963, moved to Florence at age three and studied architecture with a passion for car and yacht design. After early experience at Spadolini Design and projects in Athens and Singapore (30-42m yachts), he founded Francesco Paszkowski Design in Florence.
The studio, now over 35 years strong (celebrating milestones in recent years), specializes in:
- Exterior design
- Interior architecture
- Custom furniture and lighting
- One-off customs, series production, and refits
Paszkowski's freehand drawing approach ensures a personal touch, balancing elegance, emotion, and practicality.
Key Achievements and Style
With more than 220 yachts designed (24-72m, in fiberglass, aluminum, steel), the studio is renowned for harmonious lines, welcoming spaces, and timeless appeal that avoids fleeting trends.
- Multiple international awards, including Best Exterior Design wins
- Long-term partnerships with Baglietto (since 1992), Tankoa Yachts, Sanlorenzo, Heesen Yachts, CRN, Custom Line, Cantiere delle Marche, Turquoise, ISA, Canados, and others
- Emphasis on owner collaboration, functionality, and emotional resonance in every project
The firm's portfolio spans planing and displacement hulls, from open yachts to explorer vessels.
Notable Projects
Highlights from an impressive fleet include:
- Solo (72m Tankoa, now Casino Royale) – exterior and interior by Paszkowski
- Suerte (Tankoa)
- Attila
- Bintador
- Saramour
- Monaco Wolf
- T52 (52m Baglietto, 2023)
- Olokun (50m Tankoa, 2020)
- Babbo (43m explorer, Cantiere delle Marche)
- Rush (42m)
- Recent collaborations like the Sunseeker 40M superyacht project
These yachts showcase bold yet refined exteriors, balanced interiors with harmonious colors and materials, and strong owner-driven personalization.
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Studio and Contact
Headquartered in Florence, Italy, the team continues to innovate with a collaborative spirit. Official website: paszkowskidesign.it. Instagram: @paszkowskidesign.
Francesco Paszkowski Design remains a benchmark for sophisticated, enduring superyacht creations that sail the globe with style and substance.







