Kai » we are

expertise, leadership and execution in complex environments

based in Bilbao’s BAT Tower — one of Southern Europe’s leading innovation hubs, whose development and delivery was led by our founder — KAI combines entrepreneurial agility with institutional depth. Founded by Gorka Cubes, PhD Architect in Sustainability & Urban Regeneration, architect, urban planner and PMP, the firm was established after more than 25 years leading complex public and private developments

CEO's Profile

leadership and professional trajectory

KAI is founded and led by Gorka Cubes, whose professional career combines institutional experience, academic research and large-scale project delivery across both public and private sectors. the firm operates together with a network of trusted partners and collaborators who contribute complementary expertise across disciplines and markets.

his professional trajectory includes:

  • over €400M in managed developments and more than 70 large-scale projects across urban development, infrastructure and construction management
  • public–private partnership expertise and interinstitutional coordination across complex governance environments
  • urban law and regulatory structuring, supporting projects operating under complex planning frameworks
  • academic research and university lecturing in governance and sustainable urban development
  • board-level strategic experience, contributing to institutional leadership and long-term decision-making

this combination of leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration and operational execution defines the foundations of KAI

a scalable expertise platform

beyond individual expertise, KAI operates as a strategic platform capable of integrating complementary professional profiles according to the specific demands of each project. the firm assembles tailored teams combining expertise in architecture, urban planning, construction, engineering, finance, legal structuring, delivery systems and governance. complex environments do not require volume — they require the right structure.

this flexible architecture allows KAI and its partners to operate effectively in:

  • High-complexity urban environments requiring multidisciplinary coordination
  • Multi-stakeholder institutional contexts involving both public and private actors
  • Cross-border investment structures operating across different regulatory frameworks
  • Technically demanding sites and development markets where regulatory, technical and financial complexity converge

KAI is not a conventional consultancy. It is a strategic management platform built on expertise, partnerships and disciplined decision-making — dedicated to structuring and delivering complex real estate and urban projects.