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In the world of luxury design, Luca Dini stands out as a trailblazer. Based in Florence, Dini founded his studio 35 years ago and has since been crafting extraordinary masterpieces, from superyachts to islands.
One of Dini's most notable projects is the renovation of the Sea Force One, a yacht that made history by hosting the first experience of contemporary art on board. The project, which took four years to complete, was six times more expensive than initially agreed, a testament to Dini's unwavering commitment to quality and detail.
The Sea Force One's transformation was significant enough to impress an important Arab shipowner, catapulting Dini into the international spotlight. However, the identity of this client remains undisclosed.
Dini's design philosophy is rooted in the belief that in the nautical world, time is often sacrificed for the sake of beauty and detail. He advocates for more craftsmanship and less prefabrication, preferring custom furniture made by skilled artisans over off-the-shelf pieces. This approach is shared by Annalisa Tarquini, a professor of Luxury Discipline at the International University of Monaco, who supports the figure of the specialized artisan in the nautical world and criticizes the loss of image of the latter.
Apart from yachts, Dini's studio has also been chosen to design Sindalah Island for Neom in Saudi Arabia. This ambitious project includes 450 apartments, three 5-star hotels, 120 villas, a marina, and a yacht club. However, the project is facing a delay, with an additional 2.5 years of construction, bringing the total construction time to five years.
Dini's journey in design is not without its challenges. He has found himself in unfamiliar territories, such as Tangier and Riyadh, spending days in hotels without contact from clients. Yet, he continues to push boundaries, launching initiatives like Silicon Tuscany, an attraction hub for talents not anchored to big metropolises, but immersed in Tuscany between valleys and Versilia.
In the future, Dini predicts a shift in values, where fun will count more than skills, and where young people will teach the elderly. This vision is echoed by Arturo Artom, an engineer and founder of the Artom Cenacle, who also foresees a future where the image of the specialized artisan in the nautical world will be redefined.
As Dini's story continues, we can only expect more groundbreaking designs and innovative ideas from this Florentine maestro.
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