Joseph El Khoury is a Lebanese architect and designer who founded his Beirut-based studio in 1995. With degrees in interior architecture, philosophy, and a master’s in contemporary art, his multidisciplinary approach shapes his refined, conceptual design language.After formative studies in Italy, he launched his design brand Ex Nihilo, now internationally recognized and showcased in fairs from New York to Paris. He is also a university professor and the founder of Salt Product Design, a leading concept store in Lebanon. His studio is known for its sleek, innovative creations that merge beauty, purpose, and thoughtful experimentation.