Jacques Rougerie is a world-renowned French visionary architect, academician, and member of the Institut de France. Passionate about the sea, he has based his work and innovations on bio-inspired architecture for over 30 years. He is one of the most renowned architects in the field of marine and coastal habitats, famous for his work on equipment respecting their natural environment, deeply inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, a man who was both scientific and artistic.