Real Dear Architect
Elena Ruiz is an architect registered with the Order of Architects of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and has over 16 years of professional experience.
Founder of Real Dear Architecte, she creates architecture and interior design with a narrative and cross-disciplinary approach. Her work draws inspiration from landscapes, art, nature, and texture, with each project becoming a story where material, light, and emotion interact.
For her, true luxury lies in concept, coherence, and emotion. Craftsmanship is at the heart of this vision, which is why she collaborates exclusively with local artisans to create contemporary spaces that connect past and future.
Her slogan: Craftsmanship, the new luxury.
In 2018, Elena decided to settle in Haute-Savoie and opened her own architectural studio in Annecy in 2021. The firm offers architectural design, project management, and interior architecture services, primarily in Haute-Savoie and Savoie, around Annecy. She has carried out projects for both private and professional clients in Annecy, Veyrier-du-Lac, Annecy-le-Vieux, Poisy, Saint-Jorioz, Lathuile, Aix-les-Bains, and surrounding areas.
Elena also holds a Master’s degree in Real Estate Investment and Finance from Henley Business School (University of Reading, United Kingdom), which has provided her with an excellent knowledge of the property market.
Why choose Real Dear architecte?
Real Dear Architecte helps you transform your budget into value: functional value, aesthetic value, and property value.
We do not represent an additional expense; rather, we help you avoid costly mistakes, make the right decisions from the outset, and invest your budget where it generates genuine value.
A house can be built without the involvement of an architect. However, for the finest projects — those distinguished by their unique design, optimised functionality, and seamless integration into their surroundings, the presence of an architect is indispensable.
We do not simply produce drawings; we reimagine space in accordance with your needs, your aspirations, and the technical and environmental constraints. We provide creative solutions others may not envisage, creating spaces that are both beautiful, practical, and sustainable. A well-designed project endures longer, sells better, and lets more successfully.
Choosing Real Dear Architecte means making a sound investment: building more efficiently, spending more effectively, and sustainably increasing the value of your property.
Do you speak my language?
We understand that architecture can seem complex, but we make every step simple and accessible.
We guide you through the entire process, from the initial sketch through to completion, carefully explaining every decision without unnecessary jargon. We make sure you feel comfortable and confident at every phase of the project.
We transform your ideas into reality while respecting your desires, budget, and space.
Why is Real Dear Architecte essential?
At Real Dear Architecte, we do not merely design a building. We develop a comprehensive strategy that combines design, performance, coherence, sustainability, and property value enhancement.
Reducing costs through a clear strategy
A poorly anticipated project leads to alterations, delays, and cost overruns.
A project that is thoroughly considered from the outset allows for more efficient and faster construction. Less improvisation means fewer delays and fewer unnecessary expenses.
Our expertise also incorporates a strategic ecological approach. We design buildings with improved energy performance, better orientation, enhanced insulation, and the use of durable, responsibly sourced materials.
Investing where it truly matters
We analyse every decision — volumes, materials, construction techniques — to ensure that your budget is invested where it delivers genuine value.
Our approach brings together aesthetics, performance, sustainability, and spatial optimisation.
Ecological expertise as added value
Ecology is an integral part of our methodology.
We design high-performance buildings tailored to the climatic conditions of each location, reducing energy costs, improving indoor comfort, and strengthening long-term asset value.
An ecological approach is not an additional expense.
It is a strategy rooted in economic and sustainable intelligence.