Javier Ruiz Sánchez

Javier Ruiz Sánchez is an architect and urban planner, holding a position as a professor of Urbanism at the Polytechnic University of Madrid. He considers Benidorm an extraordinary case study in urban planning, likening it to Las Vegas for its unique approach to high-density development. Ruiz Sánchez examines the implications of Benidorm's skyscrapers and their role in shaping the city's identity while addressing concerns regarding sustainability and the long-term viability of such architectural models.