MANSOURI - Key Persons


Lily Mansouri

Job Titles:
  • Design Director
Lily Mansouri is Design Director at Mansouri Living and directs various stages of the development and design process. This includes working closely with project consultants on coordination and execution of all details, ensuring that they are consistent with the predominant project vision. Her architectural background allows her to establish a strong focus on design during the preliminary planning for projects. Prior to working in development, Lily was employed at architectural practices in Italy, France and the United States. Lily has an affinity towards fabrication and how materials can be constructed in unique ways. She received a Bachelor of Architectural Studies from the University of Waterloo and a Masters of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc).

Maryam Mansouri Hurst

Job Titles:
  • Vice - President of Mansouri Living and Leads the Condo Development Division
Maryam Mansouri Hurst is the Vice-President of Mansouri Living and leads the Condo Development Division of the company. Educated as an architect, Maryam's priority is to develop iconic residential and commercial projects appropriate to their context with the utmost attention to innovation in construction. Maryam's primary focus is on the early development stages of projects, including land acquisition, determining land use, processing municipal approvals and defining the prevailing vision for each development. Under her leadership, she has seen the company recognized with multiple awards and distinctions for its commitment to the development of sensitive, sustainable new communities. Maryam is currently overseeing the construction of The Perry, a boutique, luxury mixed-use development in Toronto. Maryam has been a member of Management Committees for numerous fundraising initiatives with Organizations such as Rethink Breast Cancer and War Child Canada. Maryam received a Master's Degree from the University of Waterloo School of Architecture.

Nargues Mansouri - Founder, VP

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • Vice - President
Nargues Mansouri is the Vice-President and co-founder of Mansouri Living. With an MBA from Insead, Nargues leads all business aspects of the organization. From financing, to sales and marketing and brand strategy, Nargues balances out Maryam and Lily, the architectural backbones. Nargues has been involved with the organization since 2008 and has assisted in establishing the creative voice for Mansouri Living in launching the Review, as well as managing the organizations social media channels. Nargues has been the lead on many fundraising events within the organization, chairing the Blooms for Boobs in support of Rethink Breast Cancer. Her business savvy approach to the organization is the foundation for creating partnerships with world renowned brands like Poliform, Kiosk and Gaggenau.