Windelo sailing catamaran 62

The collaboration between Stellantis Design Studio and Windelo builds on Windelo’s core values of everyday performance and sustainability. In partnership with Barreau-Neuman Naval Architects, Stellantis Design Studio has reimagined the proportions of the Windelo 62 and Windelo 58 catamarans, delivering a seamless blend of dynamic performance and exceptional comfort.

« Our collaboration with Windelo has been an inspiring journey where we translated the bold, dynamic inspiration of automotive proportion into the marine environment. The Windelo 62 and Windelo 58 represent the perfect synergy between our expertise in pushing design boundaries and Windelo's commitment to performance and sustainability. »

Hugo NIGHTINGALE, Creative Director of Stellantis Design Studio. 

A hallmark of this collaboration is the 360 HORIZON Cabin concept, a revolutionary redesign that amplifies the pleasure of sailing and living aboard. The concept features a visually "floating roof" with a concealed glass frame and an open cockpit/bridge layout, providing a breathtaking, seamless 360-degree view of the horizon. This sense of openness and connection to the environment extends to the lower cabins, offering enhanced visibility and a continuous feeling of space. The innovative approach is also evident in the visually floating wing rear deck, which widens the vessel's appearance, improves access to the upper cabin, and enhances visibility from the aft lower cabins.

On the bridge, a full-width floating instrument panel elegantly masks the window frame, creating a visually protective shield from the waves. This ergonomic panel is angled towards the user, ensuring all instruments are within easy and comfortable reach.

The collaboration's fast-paced development harnessed cutting-edge technology to accelerate the creative process. Designers at Stellantis Design Studio utilized AI to rapidly iterate on design possibilities and the Stellantis holographic immersive tool to review, select, and adapt designs in real-time.

This innovative approach allowed the team to push boundaries and define the unique DNA of the Windelo brand with a focus on ergonomics, luxury materials, and French naval savoir-faire in, in a very short time. Here is the kick: Two boats, the 62 and 64 to be presented later on, were designed simultaneously to ensure a bold cohesive look while sharing key components.