Enric Ruiz-Geli

Architect, Smart Buildings Expert

English

Spanish

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Spain

Barcelona

What are the Expert’s Topics?

Topics

Specific topics

Artificial Intelligence

arts

culture

Diseño

disruptive technologies

fuera de la caja

Future Trends

futurist

innovation

inspiration

internet of things

science

Technological disruption

About the Expert

Who Is Enric Ruiz-Geli?

Enric Ruiz-Geli is a Spanish architect and visual artist renowned for his experimental approach and commitment to sustainable architecture. Founder of Cloud 9 studio, he has become a leader in architectural innovation, developing projects that blend art, technology, and environmental consciousness. His career began in scenography and exhibition design, and since then, he has built an impressive international portfolio. He has also collaborated with prominent figures, such as chef Ferran Adrià, on the El Bulli Foundation project, aiming to reflect Adrià’s gastronomic innovations in sustainable architecture.

What is his Background?

Enric Ruiz-Geli’s career is distinguished by his ability to integrate sustainability and technology in architecture. Through Cloud 9, he has developed iconic projects such as Villa Bio in Figueres, awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum, and the Water Pavilion at the Zaragoza International Exposition. He served as co-director of Metapolis and as an art media consultant for institutions like the Mercat de les Flors. Ruiz-Geli also teaches at prestigious institutions like the Bartlett School of Architecture and the Architectural Association School in London, where he researches the impact of global warming on architecture. His works are part of collections at MoMA, FRAC, and the Centre Pompidou, cementing his status as an architectural innovator.

Speaker’s Conferences

What Are His Conferences Like?

Enric Ruiz-Geli’s conferences invite audiences to explore the relationship between architecture, technology, and sustainability. With an inspiring, avant-garde approach, Enric presents his ideas on how buildings can adapt to and respond to their surroundings. He has presented his talk “It’s all about the particles” at institutions such as MIT and at major events like EKODesign in Istanbul. His talks are designed to challenge traditional perceptions, offering a disruptive vision that combines environmental awareness and technology to address the challenges of modern construction.

Selection of Conferences

Architecture and Technology: Innovating in Sustainability

In this conference, Enric Ruiz-Geli shares his experience developing sustainable materials, such as translucent concrete, and designing structures that interact with their environment. He explores how technology and sustainability can come together to create architectural projects that reduce environmental impact and respond to current climate challenges.

Architecture as Experience: Creating Interactive Spaces

Ruiz-Geli explores how architecture can provide multisensory experiences, using examples from his projects at Cloud 9. This talk invites audiences to rethink built spaces as more than just functional, becoming a living experience for those who inhabit them.

The Architect’s Role in Combating Climate Change

Enric Ruiz-Geli examines the role of architecture in climate change mitigation, sharing his experiences developing sustainable buildings and collaborating in networks against climate change. He presents his vision of how architects can lead the shift toward environmentally friendly construction.

It’s all about the particles: Innovation and Sustainability

This conference, presented at international forums, examines how architectural design can transform through the application of innovative materials and technologies. Enric demonstrates how mindful architecture can have a positive, sustainable impact, adapting to 21st-century demands.

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