Kristian Pascoli, a life shaped by the sea and yacht design
From Monaco to the world’s most iconic shipyards, Kristian Pascoli shares how freedom, art, and technology shaped his vision of yacht design.
From Monaco to the world’s most iconic shipyards, Kristian Pascoli shares how freedom, art, and technology shaped his vision of yacht design.
In this conversation, Kristian Pascoli reflects on a life immersed in the world of yachts, beginning with his childhood in Monaco and his father’s passion for sailing. He talks about studying naval architecture in America, spending nearly twenty years in a leading Monte Carlo studio, and eventually founding his own company focused on bespoke yacht projects, refits, and conversions.
The discussion explores the relationship between design, functionality, and emotion — from the freedom experienced while crossing the Atlantic to the idea of yachts as living pieces of art. Kristian also shares his thoughts on creativity, sustainability, and the future of new technologies in the yachting industry.