ARK SHELTER - Key Persons


Jan van Gessel


Martin Mikovcak - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
Martin, an Architect from Čadca, Slovakia, crossed paths with Michiel during his exchange at St. Lucas, where they conceived the concept of Ark-Shelter. As head of design and production he is always optimizing plans, streamlining production, or inventing new techniques.

Martin Mikovčák

Job Titles:
  • Architect
Our Arks help you reset your natural biorhythm. Sleep under the skylight, wake up rested with sunrise and get back in touch with nature and yourself.

Michiel De Backer - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
Michiel is born and raised in Lichtervelde. He studied architecture at St Lucas in Ghent, where he developed a passion for modular architecture, leading to the creation of Ark-Shelter. He is creative, charismatic and his experience will always lead towards the best solution.

Miroslav Lezo


Pieter Dejager

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder Ark - Shelter Care
Pieter originates from a textile family from Deerlijk and obtained a master's in economics in Brussels. With past experiences as an international equestrian and in the event industry, he co-founded Care-Shelter and brings past experiences, organization, planning and a sales orientation to the team.