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Manuel
Ruiz
Manuel Ruiz
“The residential architecture of the
Costal del Sol as a reference in Europe.”
The Co-Founder of ARK Architects
First of all, who is Manuel Ruiz?
to discover and learn. Of course, I dedicate
myself body and soul to architecture, there
is no doubt about that, for me there is no
concept of “disconnecting” because it is my
passion, what I do is relate architecture with
other passions. Some of them are sports,
traveling, gastronomy, the world of wine
A family man passionate about architecture
in all its aspects. Since I was young I had a
passion for creating and making things with
my own hands, somehow design was inside
me. After more than 25 years, the designer
germ that I had when I was just a child has
given rise to what we create ARK Architects If you could work with anyone in the
world who would it be?
today.
What is a day in your life like?
The company that I created with my partners
Diego and Santiago is now a global company
model that designs and builds custom villas,
so in my day-to-day life I am interrelated
with all departments.
It could be defined as a very dynamic
day-to-day life with intense moments of
reflection, in which it is normal to be visiting
a plot to understand the place, design and
guide my entire team with the creations we
have in progress, review projects in situ.
construction or being in a quarry choosing
stone. Personally, I flee from the figure
of the architect who is on “a pedestal”, I
have to touch the earth, be with clients and
understand what they need, interact with
my team to achieve something that goes
beyond a project, our goal is a continuous
improvement to achieve a unique experience
for the people who will live in our villas.
Sotogrande, which has seen it necessary
to grow, increasing its gastronomic, hotel,
sports and cultural offer.
It is notable how institutions and the
business sector generally have an attitude of
continuous improvement, being aware of the
economic and social impact of the search for
excellence for everything.
Flying in a private jet is a comfort and a
luxury that few people enjoy, what made
Perhaps a difficult but very interesting you start flying in a private jet?
person to have worked with would have
been Steve Jobs, because of his incredible Without a doubt it is flying differently. It is
creativity and vision.
a luxury that, unfortunately, is not available
to everyone, because it truly is a travel
We know that Marbella is a great place experience that exceeds all expectations.
in many ways but why did you choose From a business point of view, if the
Sotogrande to live in?
frequency of travel is very high and the
projects in which you are involved have a
Sotogrande is close to our main areas of high economic range, flying in a private jet
action, which are Marbella, Zagaleta and may have a cost approximately or equal to
Sotogrande itself, and is a unique place in that of flying in first class on some airlines.
the world. It is still an urbanization that brings
together discretion, tranquility, relaxation, What do you like most about iJet?
low population density, security and allowing
you to lead a life in connection with nature. It’s a company that always exceeds
It is an area that has golf courses, a sports expectations, they make flying a unique,
port, horse riding, beaches.
smooth and enjoyable experience. With iJet
there are no surprises and when it comes
In the time you have been living in to air travel I think that’s what you want to
Sotogrande, what would you highlight hear, “fly with the only surprise being the
about it?
enjoyment”.
What does Manuel Ruiz do? And what are After the pandemic crisis we have seen how
multiple nationalities have made this area
his passions?
their place of residence. This fact impacted
I am curious by nature, so I love to discover Marbella, Estepona, as well as Sotogrande,
and learn. Of course, I dedicate myself body which has seen it necessary to grow,
increasing its gastronomic, hotel, sports and
and soul to architecture,
cultural offer, normally don’t have the time or
the appreciation to do it. But food is my
