LUCA DINI Design & Architecture and M3 Monaco announce a strategic partnership dedicated to shaping the new generation of marinas, waterfronts, and nautical destinations worldwide.

This alliance brings together two internationally recognized leaders whose complementary expertise speaks to one of the decade’s most desirable and dynamic real estate segments: the global expansion of marina infrastructure as signature waterfront destinations.
Industry forecasts highlight that waterfront development will be a major investment trend over the next 5 to 10 years, driven by demand for premium coastal destinations, enhanced yachting facilities, and integrated seafront environments.

A New Alliance Anticipating Market Evolution

The collaboration combines:

• M3 Monaco, an international consultancy specialized in marina, waterfront, and nautical destination development, renowned for its deep expertise in market strategy, operations, governance, and long-term asset performance.
• LUCA DINI Design & Architecture, a global leader in yachting, interior design, and architecture, offering a comprehensive strategic, regulatory, economic, and institutional perspective, along with extensive experience in luxury destination creation.

This alliance creates a unified and coherent platform capable of supporting public authorities, investors, port operators, and development agencies in delivering high-performing marine and waterfront assets.

A core ambition of the partnership is to deliver projects that preserve each destination’s identity while meeting the expectations of modern yachting and waterfront communities. The alliance will also support marinas and yacht clubs in aligning with recognized best practices, including the La Belle Classe Destinations certification framework of the Yacht Club de Monaco established in 2011 to promote excellence in facilities, services, events, and the preservation of each destination’s unique identity.

“Monaco has long been a reference in global yachting. Initiatives such as this partnership contribute to extending that legacy through ambitious developments worldwide,”
stated Bernard d’Alessandri, Secretary General, Yacht Club de Monaco.

Creating Future-proof Seafront Lifestyle Destinations

The partnership offers a distinctive value proposition designed to support investors, developers, governments, and private stakeholders throughout the entire lifecycle of marina and waterfront projects.

Services include:

• Market analysis and feasibility studies
• Regulatory and institutional advisory
• ESG compliance
• Masterplanning, architecture, and design
• Economic and operational strategy
• Governance and destination management
• Long-term asset optimization

This integrated model ensures each marina is design-led, financially resilient, operationally efficient, and aligned with evolving market expectations.

A Vision for the Next Generation of Nautical Destinations

“As global investment turns toward marinas and waterfronts, this partnership places us at the forefront of an expanding market,” said Luca Dini, Founder & CEO of LUCA DINI Design & Architecture. “Together, we are ready to guide investors and institutions through a transformational decade for the nautical sector.”

The partnership leverages the combined strengths of design excellence and strategic asset management to meet the growing demand for luxury and sustainable marine infrastructure.

“We share a vision: marinas must evolve into dynamic, sustainable, and high-performing destinations,” added José Marco Casellini, CEO of M3 Monaco. “This alliance enables us to deliver that evolution with unmatched depth of expertise.”