X Architects is celebrated for its design of iconic assets. This is achieved by an intense focus on the initial concept phase when the team immerses itself in the project and form is generated.
During this phase the sculptural nature of the architecture emerges, often becoming the visual identity of the entire project.
Narrative Focus
X Architects brings a narrative-driven approach to design, blending historic sensitivity, regional expertise and contextual research.
A deep understanding of cultural, secular and sacred settings, allows X Architects to tell the stories of place, with a view to past, present and future functions.
Responsive Architecture
Through rigorous interrogation of each new location, we create architecture that has a uniquely responsive approach to the earth on which a project will land.
In urban projects we allow the natural world to spill into our work, creating engaging and sociable public spaces, in more rural locations we bring spirit and poetry to our interventions that rehabilitate and touch down lightly.
Our Discipline
Regional and Global Reach
X Architects was founded and is headquartered in Dubai.
With local offices in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, X Architects have a deep understanding of working in the Gulf and its complex requirements.
Wherever our projects, our international team and partners in Miami, Madrid, Manila, Barcelona and India deliver inspirational design to the highest standards.
Sustainable, naturally
X Architects takes a holistic approach to sustainability, identifying innovative solutions to tackle sustainability challenges in some of the harshest environments. These include adaptive reuse, passive approaches and placemaking.
We are optimistic and bring fresh thinking to all aspects of our work, especially sustainability.
Design to delivery
X Architects’s projects are underpinned by trusted and long term relationships with clients, co-consultants and collaborators on the ground.
Our design to delivery model ensures end-to-end project completion with oversight and attention to detail at all stages.
Across our international offices our team is highly engaged, practical and approachable.
