Italian designer Franco Gnessi, founder of studio DYDXL Design Forge, has unveiled his latest concept: a 33-metre motor yacht known as Wanderlust95.
The yacht has been designed to offer volumes typical of a "higher category" vessel in a "manageable" format. According to Gnessi, special attention has been paid to provide adaptable spaces on board using a layered exterior design, born out of a desire to create a "more fluid, sociable concept centred on outdoor living".
The flybridge is a particular standout which praises the virtues of adaptable and sociable outdoor living. Conceived as a "true nautical rooftop", it features a small integrated pool in the forward section, glass bulwarks and sunpads, adding to a "resort-like" character typically associated with high-end hospitality. Elsewhere on the flybridge is a large convivial dining table with a fully equipped bar and high stools, expanding its use as an open-air dining and social hub.
Layering continues across the design's sizeable stern, which can transform from a beach club into an operational area for tenders and water toys. Compartments for sports and diving equipment have been integrated into the water-level area, alongside movable furniture, chaise longues and ottomans. Flexibility continues towards the aft, where the deck opens out into a relaxing lounge with modular sofas and soft seating.
A further defining feature of the concept is the connection between the beach area and upper aft deck, where guests can find a protected scenographic outdoor lounge accessible via symmetrical side staircases overlooking the water. Here, guests can decompress on upholstered seating, large cushions and loose furniture ideal for both relaxed moments and informal gatherings.
Perhaps the concept's greatest strength, however, is its two-level solution, which the studio said separates the yacht's functions without interrupting visual continuity. This philosophy is emulated at the stern, where every element appears to have been designed to "amplify the relationship with the sea, both functionally and emotionally".
The Wanderlust95 can accommodate up to 10 guests on board plus a crew of four. Gnessi noted that maximising light was a priority for the interior design; large windows were added not only to brighten the main living spaces, but to maintain a constant connection with the surrounding environment.
In terms of propulsion, Wanderlust95 is drawn with twin MAN V12-1900 engines, a choice consistent with the studio's approach toward "solid performance and effortless handling". This particular Gnessi concept features a shaft-line drive, but will also be offered with Volvo Penta IPS propulsion and a diesel/electric hybrid powertrain to “meet the most modern demands of operating a yacht”.
Last year, the studio unveiled a 45-metre concept that uses architectural styles from 1920s and 30s Italy.
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