As if they were heroic deeds, history extols the actions of individuals who – despite adverse circumstances – find success during their lifetime. While society acknowledges their perseverance and strength, intuition – that mental state that allows our senses to pinpoint the moments when we must act and the opportunities we must not squander – is rarely mentioned.

Marcos Ruiz is one of those individuals with good instincts, delighting in the process of construction and self-construction. I meet with him at his home in Mexico City. Sparsely furnished, one can sense the meditated decision behind the few items found in the house. They all make a statement, have an extraordinary presence and are imbued with great character. We take our seats on the majestic sofa, where he begins relating the journey of his profession – past, present and future. I discern common features throughout: a refined aesthetic taste and a sincere interest both for the history of humanity and for the objects that have adorned it throughout time until the present day. “I believe that interior design is like collecting because it’s a form of expression. At the end of the day, you’re telling a story; it's a language in itself – albeit a very abstract language – but it serves to tell a story.”