Karim Saleh

is a French, Lebanese architect. He holds a Master of Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor from the Southern California Institute of Architecture.

Before cofounding BOWSR, Saleh practiced with BRUTHER architects, a paris based studio known for its exploration of lightness, temporality, and flexibility in architecture. Under the guidance of Stéphanie Bru and Alexandre Theriot, he gained experience across various architectural typologies, working on projects ranging from housing and cultural developments to ephemeral light structures.

Prior to moving to Paris, Saleh practiced in Los Angeles with Morphosis Architects, under Pritzker Prize laureate Thom Mayne. In this role, he contributed as a project designer on significant institutional and commercial projects, including the Yangtze River International Conference Center in China and several large master plans in the Middle East.

During his studies, Saleh received the Blythe & Thom Mayne Thesis Prize and the Alpha Rho Chi Medal. His work has been exhibited at the Harvard Art Festival, the A+D Museum, and various SCI-Arc Spring Shows. Alongside his practice, he has served as a guest critic at the École Spéciale d’Architecture.

Alexis Rosenthal

is a Belgian architect. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture with distinction from the Southern California Institute of Architecture.

Before cofounding BOWSR, Rosenthal trained at Farshid Moussavi Architecture, where he worked on the Ismaili Center Houston, commissioned by His Highness the Aga Khan and completed in 2025. Alongside architectural work, he also contributed to the research and design of Architecture and Micropolitics, Farshid Moussavi’s publication with Park Books, designed by OK-RM.

Prior to joining Farshid Moussavi Architecture, Rosenthal worked with EC3 and WilkinsonEyre on cultural, institutional, and commercial projects.

During his studies, Rosenthal received the Henry Adams Gold Medal awarded by the AIA for continued excellence in design. His work has been exhibited in several SCI-Arc Spring Shows.

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