Cantori Design Challenge

The initiative involved ten Milanese architecture and interior design studios, selected to reinterpret the interiors of a Cantiere delle Marche yacht, using Cantori furniture and accessories as a starting point for new design visions.

The experience took place between Cantori's headquarters in Camerano and the Cantiere delle Marche in Ancona, where participants had the opportunity to interact directly with artisans, technicians, and production managers, gaining insight into the processes and challenges of designing for the nautical environment.

Each studio developed a concept based on an iconic imaginary shipowner couple, giving shape to creative proposals that reflect an original vision of life at sea.

The Cantori Design Challenge represents a unique opportunity for dialogue between different worlds, where industrial expertise and aesthetic research merge in an exercise in innovation and cross-pollination of design.

The Selected Studios

After a careful evaluation of the projects submitted, the jury selected four studios:

• Nick Maltese
• Progetto CMR
• Studio Marco Piva
• Spagnulo & Partners

Each demonstrated originality, aesthetic sensitivity, and the ability to seamlessly integrate product and space. To explore their projects, simply click on each name.

Awards Ceremony at the Monaco Yacht Show

The winning projects will be awarded on September 24, 2025, during the Monaco Yacht Show — one of the world’s most prestigious events dedicated to luxury yachting. An exceptional stage to celebrate the encounter between design and the sea, and to showcase the creativity of the participating studios.

A heartfelt thank you goes to all participants and to Cantiere delle Marche, who helped make this challenge a moment of growth and high-level exchange.