Cynthia Dehlavi

A Houston native, Cynthia earned her Bachelor’s of Architecture from the University of Houston and later completed her Master’s of Landscape Architecture at Harvard University. Following her academic journey, she gained international experience at an architecture firm in the Netherlands. Upon returning to the U.S., Cynthia contributed to MIT’s design/build studios before ultimately returning to her alma matter at the University of Houston, where she taught design studios and research courses.

Cynthia’s professional background encompasses a variety of project typologies, including institutional landscapes, mixed-use developments, master planning exercises, public parks, and roof gardens. She has a keen eye for aesthetics and a passion for innovative design practices. Cynthia aspires to heal our planet one landscape project at a time. Her goal is to design environments that connect people to nature, creating environmental stewards and helping communities feel their best.

Beyond leading the firm’s design department, Cynthia will play a pivotal role as a mentor and guide across all three KW offices in Texas. Her expertise will assist the team through design processes, principles, and overall visioning for our projects.