H2O Design: innovation in the world of houseboats

A passion for style and design has enabled us to reinterpret the world of houseboats.

Established in July 2022 by the startup HBS DESIGN Srls, the company has invested specifically in development and design for efficient large-scale production.

Considerable business interest has been generated with the production of the initial boats, which are currently moored at Verbella marina on Lake Maggiore, Stintino marina in Sardinia, in addition to Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.

The idea

Luxury modular houseboats
100% made in Italy

We have launched a large range of luxurious stylish boats on the market that are made in Italy, featuring accommodation and commercial modules.

This enables customers to run a highly profitable, scalable business, and their guests to enjoy an exclusive experience just a stone’s throw from the water, thanks to stunning panoramic windows.

The Made in Italy label also has intrinsic value relating to craft expertise, attention to detail, and an abundance of passion in particular. We provide houseboats that are innovative in all aspects, and are made with quality sustainable materials that set us apart from our competitors.

Houseboat DC3

Management Team

Design, craft expertise and Italian style: the passions of an exceptional team

  • Gianluca Regis

    Brilliant visionary, whose experience in business development and administration in companies and startups has benefitted various sectors (sport, healthcare, construction, aeronautics, technical clothing etc.). Design enthusiast with close attention to detail, who guides boatyards in prospective developments.

  • Matteo Costa

    Designer and director at H2O Design with longstanding experience in designing pleasure boats at Matteo Costa Yacht & Design. Expert in all traditional and modern boat construction principles. Lecturer on the Master’s in Yacht Design course at Milan Polytechnic and La Spezia University.

  • Stefano Ceroni

    Commercial airline pilot with considerable experience and technical capability in numerous industrial environments, plus a strong passion for boats and the construction of wooden boats, providing production support at H2O with great enthusiasm and precision.

  • Mario Carnaghi

    Entrepreneur, owner and chairman of Carnaghi S.p.a., an industry leader in the production of cutting and turning machinery. Successful in numerous sectors with extensive skills across the board and marked intuition for new business.

  • Andrea Marcella

    Owner and managing director of AM Holding, a group that controls numerous companies that are successful at the luxury end of the market in various sectors, including the performing arts, catering, hospitality, food & drink etc.

The idea

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