Bernard Khoury / DW5

Bernard Khoury (b. Beirut, 1968) is an internationally recognized architect educated at the Rhode Island School of Design and Harvard University. His work has been widely exhibited and awarded, including distinctions such as the Borromini Prize honorable mention and nomination as Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture. Alongside his architectural practice, he co-founded the Arab Center for Architecture and has contributed to academia as a visiting professor and lecturer across leading international institutions.

His studio, DW5, is a Beirut-based design production facility operating as an open, collaborative platform for architects, planners, and designers. Housed in a 700-square-meter industrial loft, the studio supports projects from early planning through construction, integrating model-making, visualization, and in-house production systems. With a strong emphasis on precision, efficiency, and interdisciplinary collaboration, DW5 has built a reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Lebanon and internationally.