Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Cross Works (XW), the award-winning UK-based design and technology firm, officially expanded into Saudi Arabia, selecting Riyadh as its regional headquarters for the GCC.
The move is supported by AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business expansion platform, according to a recent press release.
Known for its cross-disciplinary expertise in architecture, urban planning, and technology, Cross Works aims to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s urban development and infrastructure transformation in line with Vision 2030. The firm’s decision to establish a permanent presence in the Kingdom builds on years of collaboration with both public and private sector clients across the region.
Alex Nicholls, director of expansion at AstroLabs, commented: "We are excited about Cross Works' expansion into Saudi Arabia. With its proven track record and exceptional expertise and expanding technology initiatives, Cross Works is ready to make a dent in the Saudi design landscape, contributing to both urban development and sustainable infrastructure growth.”
Cross Works has previously led major international projects, including a 25,000-hectare “twin city” masterplan for Tashkent, Uzbekistan, earning global acclaim and industry awards. The Riyadh office will serve as a hub for the company’s operations across the MENA region, enabling localized delivery of large-scale design and planning solutions.
Meanwhile, Hakan Agca, founder and managing director of Cross Works, added: “Cross Works is highly motivated to spread its unique service offer across all corners of the Kingdom, providing design and technology services from the plot scale to regional and national scale strategies. At the same time, the company is delighted to make Riyadh its regional headquarters for the Middle East, utilizing the capital city as a hub to service neighboring countries and, indeed, to build a locally sourced team on the ground.”
The company plans to grow its local team and contribute to ongoing giga-projects and national-scale developments throughout the Kingdom.