Philippe Briand Group

Designing the Future of Yachting — Sail, Power & Naval Architecture

With over 40 years of experience and more than 12,000 sailing yachts launched worldwide, the Philippe Briand Group is a global leader in yacht design and naval architecture. Operating from studios in London, La Rochelle, and Viareggio, the group brings together a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and architects dedicated to innovation, performance, and sustainability.

Sailing Yacht Division – Briand Yacht Design

Located in La Rochelle, France, Briand Yacht Design specializes in elegant, high-performance sailing yachts. The studio also serves as the group’s hub for naval architecture, where advanced hydrodynamics, structural engineering, and technical development are integrated into every project. From concept sketches to general arrangements and specifications, the team ensures each design is both visionary and buildable — delivering yachts that harness wind, water, and solar energy for a truly sustainable experience at sea.

Motor Yacht Division – Vitruvius Yachts Design

Headquartered in London, with the design studio in Viareggio, Italy, Vitruvius Yachts Design is renowned for its award-winning motor yachts, which seamlessly blend refined aesthetics with cutting-edge technology. In addition to its own signature projects, the studio collaborates with leading yacht brands to develop builder-branded designs, offering bespoke solutions and tailored services.

Signature projects include:

• MY Alchemy (65m) – Rossi Navi
• MY Shinkai (55m) and Najiba (58m) – Feadship
• Explorer Yachts – Exuma (50m) today Falco Moscata, Galileo G (55m), Grace E (73m) today Nautilus – Picchiotti/Perini Navi
• Explorer Yacht Enigma (71m) - Refitted by Atlantic Refit Center
• SY Sybaris (70m) today Badis – Perini Navi
• SY Vertigo (67,2 m) – Alloy Yachts

Upcoming launches include a 51.5m hybrid motor yacht at Tankoa Yachts and a 50m vessel nearing completion at Alia Yachts.

“Delivering high-quality designs — whether for private clients or shipyards — demands both deep expertise and dedicated resources,” says Philippe Briand.