About
YARD is a creative studio based in Marbella focused on interior design and high-end 3D visualization. We create clean, contemporary spaces defined by simplicity, balance, and attention to detail. Through thoughtful concepts and carefully crafted visuals, we help bring ideas to life with clarity and atmosphere. Every project is approached with a refined aesthetic and a commitment to timeless, modern design.
Ruben Sabou
CG Artist, Architect
Ruben Sabou is an architect and CG artist working across architectural visualization, still imagery and cinematic storytelling.
He graduated from the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism in Cluj-Napoca in 2015 and spent four years at ARHIMAR on residential, commercial and large-scale projects, while earning his licence as an architect.
In 2019 he founded YARD. He later worked at Brick Visual on international projects for practices such as Zaha Hadid Architects and Gensler, first as a Senior 3D Artist and then as a Project Manager.
Since 2022 he has also collaborated with Norma Franck / ODETTE on high-end residential projects in Marbella and Estepona, producing the visualizations for luxury villas and penthouses along the Costa del Sol.
Today his work is fully focused on YARD, creating architectural imagery and films that show not only how a space looks, but how it feels.
Iulia Sabou
Lead Designer
Iulia Sabou is the Lead Designer at YARD, where she leads the development of the studio’s design projects.
She joined YARD in 2019 and has since worked across high-end residential interiors, developing a distinct approach to contemporary design that responds closely to the architecture and character of each project.
Since 2022, she has also collaborated with Norma Franck / ODETTE in Marbella, working across a range of high-end residential projects. Her work extends from interiors to exterior and landscape design.
At YARD, Iulia leads the development of interior concepts from the initial design direction through to the selection of materials, finishes and furnishings, creating interiors with a strong sense of identity and a considered relationship between all elements of the space.