Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design
Architecture and PlanningCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design is a San Diego–based architectural and planning firm focused on designing high-performance yachts, from racing boats to superyachts. Founded in 1983 by John Reichel and Jim Pugh, the studio emphasizes a graceful aesthetic combined with technological and disruptive innovation, aiming to outperform competitors and evolve designs through experience. Its work is characterized by notable racing successes and distinctive, visually appealing vessels that seek to meet discerning owners’ ambitions for performance and beauty, while delivering attentive client service. The firm serves a global clientele in the yachting industry, with a portfolio that includes record-setting and award-winning designs, and collaborations such as a recent partnership to develop a 42-metre blue-water cruising concept. Located in San Diego, the practice operates with a small team and maintains a reputation for combining advanced design with personalized client engagement within the sailing community.