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What are your thoughts about modern architecture in Marbella and how are you involved? Honestly, I don’t believe it is easy to find places in the world where there is so much architecture committed to innovation, and Marbella – in its relatively small dimensions – is one of the few. I like working as close as possible with architects – the creators – making my own contribution to the final result with my knowledge and experience. I like it even more when a specific project contributes something to the overall residential and landscape complex within which it is integrated. For me, good modern architecture is that which provides a proper balance between the external areas that are created and the home’s interior spaces. If we achieve that balance we are making an important contribution to preserving the harmony of the natural environment where our home is located – and that in turn enhances our quality of life. At times, it seems incredible that – in spite of certain urban excesses – Marbella remains such a rich crucible of architecture. This may sound heavy, but I believe it is architecture that has alleviated the effects of an at-times perverse urban development.
that remains in abundance while other aspects have failed us; and a determination to progress, and I’m not sure if this is fortunate or unfortunate but recent experience has shown us that a direct line is not always the quickest path – and hardly ever the best path. If talent is once again valued highly, and the money supply values talent, if we recapture this balance, the future of modern architecture in Marbella and the future of Marbella in general will once again be closely linked.
How do you see the future of modern architecture (particularly in Marbella)? With a hopeful outlook... As I mentioned before, I always look at things from the positive side. From my point of view, there are two elements that are key in looking to the future with a sense of hope: the capacity to create, and fortunately talent is one quality
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What does a “home” represent to you? It’s the most important thing. For me, your home is a space you dress up in order to lay bare your emotions and share them with the people you love. In conclusion? What I noted before, that’s what I believe is most important: honesty, people and commitment.
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