At the 2026 Venice Boat Show, Italian brand Velysum Venezia introduced a new vision for life on the water: a 12-metre luxury houseboat conceived as both vessel and retreat. Designed by architect Nicola De Pellegrini, the project brings together contemporary hospitality and the slower rhythms of coastal and inland navigation.
For De Pellegrini, founder of Anidride Design, the project represents a broader shift in how hospitality can inhabit natural environments. “Not just a simple boat, but a floating suite capable of offering an authentic, unhurried, and deeply contemporary experience,” he says.
The launch signals a growing intersection between architecture, tourism, and waterfront living. Conceived as both private vessel and platform for luxury accommodation, the design suggests new possibilities for resorts, marinas, and remote destinations seeking alternative forms of experiential hospitality.
