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The making of
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The beach club phenomenon, as a modern manifestation of glamour, has taken the world by storm. In Marbella the name Ocean Club has become synonymous with this very contemporary representation of style, comfort and sophistication. We asked its director about the formula for creating this modern mix. WORDS MICHEL CRUZ PHOTOGRAPHY KEVIN HORN
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hierry Jacobs is not what you’d imagine the director of a large, popular beach club to be like. In your mind’s eye you conjure up the picture of a playboy bon vivant who leads the party by example, but working quietly from his office this director leads his team as any serious businessman would. In
fact, the way he orchestrates the various different departments makes you think of a conductor keenly focused on the perfect running of every part, and attention to detail is an important part of the process. “It’s what sets us apart,” says Thierry, who manages Ocean Club personally during most of the summer season. The
statement comes in answer to my enquiry how you create the magic around a place like this. The first elements are obvious enough: a magnificent beachside setting overlooking a bay-like rounding of the coast on the west side of Puerto Banús. Add to this a sumptuous world of white and blue tones, while life revolves around a huge swimming pool where service, luxury and glamour are on tap, and you can easily understand why this is where people want to spend their summers in style.
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