The overall design, created by London-based architecture firm Design International, is original and has a strong effect: the building looks like a big ship from which a vessel of glass and steel emerges from the side – hence the name of the complex, which hosts the main entrance and consists of full height glass facades externally enclosed by a steel structure. The building is overlooked by large sails made of photovoltaic panels.
Design International is responsible for the final master plan, architecture, landscape design, lighting design and interior design, working closely with Milanese-Modena, the local architects on the project.