Rafael Ruiz Gil is MA Architect from the University of Seville, specialising in heritage and has a PhD from the University of Seville focused in architectural theory and contemporary vernacular architecture. He had a Master’s degree in Architecture and historic heritage, and a Master's degree in Education. He has been invited researcher in the University of Porto (Portugal) and he has been working in his own architecture office for more than eight years. He has been working also as cultural manager, cuator, producer and designer in several exhibitions about architecture, theater and flamenco. Beside this he is involved in the cultural life of the city. He has been collaborating in organizing several exhibitions, conferences and festivals in the last years. He loves drawing, architecture, art, history and gastronomy.