Pagani Alisea

Pagani Alisea

Turin, Italy

Category:

Thesis Project

24

People

Involved

Client:

Pagani Automobiles

Front view of a Pagani Alisea from the studio photoshoot done in Turin, Italy.
Just a Gradient

Helen Reeves

Designer

This project reinforced the importance of building user-centered features that offer value beyond aesthetics

Project gallery

Rear view of a Pagani Alisea from the photoshoot done in Turin, Italy.

Key Highlights

Exterior Form

A fluid, uninterrupted silhouette inspired by the Zonda’s timeless proportions. The body features clean surfaces, controlled reflections, and balanced volumes that emphasize elegance over excessive aggression.

Aerodynamic Concept

Active aerodynamic elements are seamlessly integrated into the design. Instead of visible wings and exaggerated diffusers, the car relies on subtle airflow management to maintain performance while preserving visual purity.

Cockpit Architecture

The teardrop-shaped canopy creates a strong central volume, enhancing both aerodynamics and visual drama. The compact greenhouse sits tightly within the body, reinforcing the hypercar’s sculptural presence.

Side view of a Pagani Alisea from the studio photoshoot done in Turin, Italy.
Side view of a Pagani Alisea from the studio photoshoot done in Turin, Italy.
Rear 3/4 view of a Pagani Alisea from the studio photoshoot done in Turin, Italy.
Rear 3/4 view of a Pagani Alisea from the studio photoshoot done in Turin, Italy.
Front 3/4 view of a Pagani Alisea from the studio photoshoot done in Turin, Italy.
Front 3/4 view of a Pagani Alisea from the studio photoshoot done in Turin, Italy.

Details

Surface Language

The surfaces are defined by long, uninterrupted highlights that flow from front to rear. Every transition was refined in CAS to ensure Class-A quality, precise reflections, and manufacturing feasibility.

Proportions

Alisea retains the compact, cab-forward stance of the Zonda while introducing a more stretched and elegant silhouette. The balance between cabin, wheelbase, and overhangs creates a dynamic yet refined presence.

Materials & Construction

The concept was developed with carbon-fiber construction in mind, staying true to Pagani’s engineering philosophy. Structural logic and packaging constraints were considered throughout the CAS process.

Design Philosophy

Alisea was envisioned as a tribute rather than a replacement—a respectful evolution of the Zonda’s identity. The goal was to capture its emotional essence while presenting a cleaner, more contemporary interpretation.

A group photo of all the designers invovled in Pagani Alisea thesis.

Alisea is designed by the students of the Master Course in Transportation Design IED Torino a.y. 2022/23: Andrea Boffa (Italy), Enrichetta Maria Borsano (Italy), Ludwig Brenninkmeijer (Netherlands), Daria Butenko (Russia), Andrea Caibuagatti (Italy), Joan De La Plata Perich (Spain), Mausam Pramod Dhande (India), Aayush Dutta (India), Sharang Kulkarni (India), Txomin Munitxa Arrinda (Spain), Yash Vishnubhai Panchal (India), Simon Rapisarda (Australia), Hariprasad Uthaman Chukkasseri (India), Jayakrishnan Anandhan (India), Sara Cancelli (Italy), Pablo Alejandro Hidrobo Lapuerta (Ecuador), Pritish Karmi (India), Tomas Knaze (Slovakia), Vaibhav Krishna (India), Ya-Hsin Liu (Taiwan - Formosa), Luis David Parra Rubio (Mexico), Davide Patruno (Italy), Jincheng Tian (China), Rongxing Xue (China).