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Xworks has grown from its humble origin in 2009, to an established and extended team of young energetic professionals covering the UAE market. We have grown and expanded our brand so that we are now seen as pioneers and thought-leaders in the world of innovative workplace design. As the first company in the UAE to achieve the WELL™ Gold accreditation for our own workplace, we acknowledge and embrace the fact that a company is created by the people ...Read More
We believe that workplace design is a decisive factor when the young talent of today are looking for their employer of the future. By observing the quality of our own team, the Xworks family, we see this clearly. Through the ongoing development of skills and talent and a constant drive to meet and exceed global best practices, we are confident that our team will deliver beyond your expectations. We offer the most creative, inspirational and valuable workplace solutions possible to our customers.
Our team is a diverse and passionate group of professionals, united by a shared vision and a commitment to excellence. With a perfect blend of creativity, expertise, and collaboration, we work together to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional results, making a positive impact on our clients and the community.
We believe in openness and transparency in a flat organization where we share, support and work together as one. Your challenge is ours and we learn together and solve it together within our organization as well as beyond. We are a diverse team traversing gender, nationality, culture and age but nonetheless perfectly aligned and centred around our shared passion – amazing design and its thorough implementation.
We believe that our ethos regarding people revolves around the idea of “space”. This consists of a diverse, inspiring, open and collaborative office environment for all; with room for sharing as well as room for contemplation. A space where you can move, breathe and thrive. A space you can ‘own’, individually or with your team. At Xworks we have designed our own workplace as a showcase and source of inspiration for cutting edge design, encompassing efficiency and productivity and allowing the appropriate space to be used for any activity. We have incorporated enclosed spaces that focus on the individual, as well as dynamic and flexible workshop spaces for the larger groups. Moreover we invite and encourage partners and clients to work from our office, as this allows one to feel, breathe the day to day impact and completely immerse oneself in the realm of thoughtful design.
Our team members are carefully sourced and selected based on their unique talent, but we don’t stop there. We encourage our people to continuously challenge themselves and to grow and develop through industry relevant training as well as exposure to current trends. This is to ensure a constant and consistent improvement in Xworks’ deliverables – leading to unsurpassed design solutions.
From humble beginnings to remarkable milestones, each step has been marked by growth, innovation, and the unwavering dedication of our team, shaping us into the dynamic and forward-looking organization we are today.
March 2009
01
Mr. Peter Donaldson, Mr. Kaj Helstrand and Mr. Søren Kræn meet for the first time to discuss the possibility of starting an office interiors and office furniture company together. A few weeks later it was a “GO”.
April 2009
02
The name of the company was a challenge and difficult to agree upon, so in the beginning we just called it “X Company”, which then later transformed into Xworks Interiors LLC. The thought behind Xworks was to tic...Read More
June 2009
03
Due to the ongoing financial crisis and an office interior market in Dubai at an almost stand still, Mr. Kaj Helstrand accepted a new job in an exciting global role with Haworth Furniture and moved to Singapore
September 2009
04
09.09.09 same day as the Dubai Metro launch, Mr. Søren Kræn and Mr. Peter Donaldson collected the trade license from Dubai Economy Department and officially Xworks Interiors LLC took off. Full speed ahead.
September 2009
05
First working day for our first employee - Engineer Mr. Mohammed Rafeeque.
October 2009
06
Our first job registration - Dirhams 150 K.
April 2010
07
Our first job registration over a million Dirhams.
October 2010
08
Our first company party (of many more since and to come).
December 2011
09
2nd financial year closed and became first year in black. Not much, but profit is profit.
April 2012
10
Mr. Peter Donaldson decides to retire and leaves Xworks Interiors.
January 2013
11
Xworks is growing steadily and employing more dedicated people.
January 2014
12
Xworks is growing even more and employing even more fantastic people.
April 2015
13
Mr. Torben Hildebrandt joins as Managing Director and partner for Xworks Interiors Abu Dhabi office.
August 2015
14
26.08.15 Mr. Søren Kræn and Mr. Torben Hildebrandt collects the Abu Dhabi trade license from Abu Dhabi Economic Department.
August 2015
15
Mr. Kaj Helstrand returns to Dubai as the new Managing Director for Xworks Dubai. Mr. Søren Kræn becomes Executive Director in a more overall role for Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
September 2015
16
09.09.15 becomes the official opening day for the new Xworks Abu Dhabi office.
September 2015
17
First company party in Abu Dhabi (of many more since and to come), but also official launch party for Xworks Abu Dhabi.
April 2016
18
Xworks Dubai signs lease for additional office space.
November 2016
19
First million dirhams job signed in Abu Dhabi.
January 2017
20
Xworks has the official launch party for the new premises in Dubai with a big turnout of clients, suppliers and friends (more than 100 guests).
August 2017
21
Xworks Dubai office gets nominated for prestigious CID Awards “best office design” in Dubai 2017. Second nomination for “best sustainable” office design 2017 announced in later August.
September 2017
22
Xworks Interiors unfortunately doesn’t win the CID award for “best office design” in Dubai 2017, but we are very proud of the nomination. For “best sustainable interiors design initiative of the year” we are runn...Read More
December 2017
23
Xworks Interiors receives LEED GOLD Certification for their new Dubai Office.
April 2019
24
Xworks Interiors receives WELL GOLD Certification. We are very proud to be the first company in the Middle East to achieve this certification making Xworks Interiors one of the first companies in the Region to hold ...Read More
September 2019
25
Xworks Interiors celebrates its 10th Anniversary. It was a successful event attended by international and local suppliers, contractors, clients and friends.
September 2020
26
On its 11th Anniversary, Xworks Interiors received its Happiness Award Trophy and Certificates. Xworks is very proud to have won the 2019 Happiest Workplace, Best Workplace Wellness Program and Best Employee Engagem...Read More
October 2021
27
2020 we did it again! Xworks Interiors again won the Happiest Workplace Award for SMEs along with the Best Workplace Wellness Program and Best Workplace Sustainability Program.
September 2022
28
Xworks Interiors receives four nominations in the prestigious CID Awards. Two of our remarkable projects were nominated - Interface Middle East Headquarters for the Interior Design of the Year - Offices, and SAP Hou...Read More
September 2022
29
The Xworks Team continues to grow and, we proudly announce the promotions of Michelle Lozano Palomera and Mahesh Kamath as Associate Partners. Both have hugely contributed to the company's success and they have been...Read More
September 2022
30
The 7th Anniversary of Xworks Interiors Abu Dhabi was mainly celebrated with the inauguration of our new Abu Dhabi office and the 13th Anniversary of Xworks Interiors Dubai.
October 2022
31
Xworks Interiors' Design Team visited Orgatec in Cologne, Germany. It was an event participated in by manufacturers from all over the world. Through this event, our team successfully sourced innovative concepts and ...Read More
March 2023
32
Family Day is an annual gathering of the entire Xworks Family. This year's event was particularly significant, as we had the highest number of attendees yet, a testament to our team's growth.
July 2023
33
Xworks Interiors receives LEED GOLD Certification for their new Abu Dhabi Office.
September 2023
34
In celebration of our 14th anniversary, we adopted a White Rhino. Fourteen years of designing and building innovative spaces and now, we're probably the first company in the region to extend our commitment to protec...Read More
September 2023
35
Xworks Interiors is thrilled to be recognized as Highly Commended for Interior Fit Out Firm of the Year (Small Scale) at the prestigious Commercial Interior Design Awards 2023.
November 2023
36
We were absolutely thrilled to organize our very first Xworks Xtended Family Fun Day! It marked a significant milestone for Xworks Interiors, as we unveiled our gradual, yet steady growth over the years, bringing to...Read More
May 2024
37
Our project, Supercool Mobility Center, was recognized by the Architecture Leaders Awards 2024 as Highly Commended in the Design & Build Project of the Year category.
May 2024
38
Xworks Interiors received three ISO Certifications for both Dubai and Abu Dhabi Offices.
September 2024
39
Xworks Interiors celebrated its 15th anniversary with our incredible team, valued clients, supportive partners, and cherished friends and family - a remarkable milestone in our journey!