Kourosh Salehi is a British architect, urbanist, and educator with over 25 years of international experience shaping urban skylines across the UK, Asia, and the Middle East. As Global Design Principal at LWK + PARTNERS, he leads the firm’s design vision, championing ‘Contextual Metabolism’—a philosophy that harmonizes environmental, cultural, and urban dynamics to enhance urban well-being and ecological diversity.

Trained as an artist with aspirations in filmmaking, Salehi’s creative foundation informs his architectural approach, blending aesthetics, function, and a deep sensitivity to context. His design ethos centers on the imaginative transformation of form and the integration of cross-disciplinary knowledge. Passionate about sustainable architecture, his portfolio spans iconic projects such as the Islamic Library of Makkah, Qetaifan Island North, Sky Garden Bridge, DIFC Living, and Pulse Wadi a Cyber Security City of the Future.

A dedicated educator and cultural ambassador, Salehi has lectured across the MENA region and served as an international critic for over two decades. His current research delves into storytelling methodologies in architecture, reinforcing his commitment to shaping cities that are both resilient and contextually relevant for future generations.