What Xarchitecture does

Xarchitecture (legal name: cross (x) architecture inc.) is an indigenous-owned, privately held architecture and urban design firm founded in 2015 and headquartered in Langley, British Columbia. The firm provides architectural, interior design, master planning, and feasibility services across residential, commercial, agricultural, aviation, master-planned community, wellness/hospitality, and religious/sacred space typologies. Its work is organized into five primary service folders on its website — Single Family, Multi Family, Master Plan, Commercial, and Agricultural — and is anchored in a "Coastal Modern" design philosophy that emphasizes simplicity, functionality, indoor-outdoor connection, and sustainable passive design principles (natural daylight, optimized building orientation, cross-ventilation, passive heating/cooling, geothermal, solar).

The firm operates across North and Central America with offices in Canada (Langley BC), the United States (Coronado CA, Tahlequah OK), and project activity in Costa Rica. Customer work spans high-net-worth individuals commissioning bespoke cliffside, waterfront, and hillside residences; developers of multi-family and mixed-use buildings (notably a 150-unit senior housing project with Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation and a 166-unit mixed-use tower in Bellingham WA with Lark Group); agricultural operators; aviation clients (Sky Helicopters hangar at Pitt Meadows); and master-planned community sponsors (Westward at West Sechelt, Lakeside at Harrison Lake, Enchant attractions across North America). The firm won Western Living Magazine's 2025 Home of The Year award for the "Eleventh" project at Cultus Lake.

Xarchitecture generates revenue through regulated professional services fees structured as a percentage of estimated construction cost (approximately 10.70% for a custom single-family home under AIBC/AIA tariff guidelines), billed via multi-year project contracts. Go-to-market is direct, enterprise field sales through consultation-based engagement rather than intermediated channels, supported by a website portfolio, Instagram, X (Twitter), and thought leadership articles. The firm maintains recurring consulting partnerships with engineering and construction firms including Fast + Epp, Fraser Valley Engineering, HR Pacific, Ventana Construction, and Lark Group, and operates as an independent, founder-led practice with no disclosed institutional investment, M&A activity, or external funding rounds.

Name

Xarchitecture

Legal name

cross (x) architecture inc.

Website

https://xarchitecture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Xarchitecture is an indigenous-owned, privately held architecture and urban design firm specializing in Coastal Modern residential, commercial, multi-family, agricultural, aviation, and master-planned community projects across Canada, the United States, and Costa Rica, serving high-net-worth homeowners and developers through a professional services fee model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Langley

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Professional architectural services where fees are regulated by professional oversight bodies such as AIA or AIBC, providing tariff of fees based on size, category and complexity of the building. For custom single family homes, recommended architectural fee is around 10.70% of estimated construction cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Xarchitecture is a privately held architecture and urban design firm providing bespoke architectural, interior design, master planning, and feasibility services for residential, commercial, agricultural, aviation, wellness/hospitality, and master-planned community projects. The firm specializes in Coastal Modern architecture characterized by simplicity, functionality, strong connection to nature, and sustainable/passive design principles. Services are delivered through offices in Canada, USA, and Costa Rica with fees regulated by AIA/AIBC professional bodies.

Product overview

Xarchitecture is an architecture and urban design firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of design services across multiple building typologies. The firm operates as a single unified practice organized into service categories: Single Family Residence Design Services handles custom residential homes featuring Coastal Modern architecture with sustainable design principles; Commercial Architecture Services designs retail, office, and mixed-use spaces; Multi-Family Residential Design covers apartments, condominiums, and townhomes; Master Planned Communities integrates architecture with landscape for large-scale developments; Agricultural Architecture designs sustainable barns and farm facilities; Aviation Facility Design creates industrial hangar spaces; Wellness and Hospitality Design produces spa, retreat, and wellness center environments; Religious and Sacred Space Design creates chapels and contemplation rooms; and Landscape and Site Planning provides site design and permitting services. The firm also offers permitting and zoning assistance as supporting services. Projects are located across Canada, the USA, and Costa Rica.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Family Residence Design Services Architectural design services for individual residential homes, including luxury custom homes featuring contemporary Coastal Modern design with emphasis on connection to nature, clean lines, natural light, and sustainable design principles. Targeted at wealthy homeowners seeking bespoke residences.
• Multi-Family Residential Design Design of multi-family residential buildings including apartments, condominiums, and townhomes. Projects range from senior housing to luxury waterfront condominiums to mixed-use developments with ground-floor retail. Targeted at developers and organizations.
• Master Planned Communities Design of master planned communities that thoughtfully integrate architecture, landscape, movement, and gathering spaces—fostering connection, restoration, and a strong sense of place. Includes residential, commercial, hospitality, and wellness facilities. Targeted at large-scale community developers.
• Agricultural Architecture Design of agricultural buildings including sustainable barns, farm worker facilities, and agro-tourism structures. Features include exposed structural systems, modular flexibility, and integration of sustainable energy sources. Targeted at farms and agricultural operations.
• Aviation Facility Design Design of light industrial aviation facilities including helicopter hangars with office and reception spaces. Features clean lines, sharp angles, steel frame structures, and generous glazing for natural light. Targeted at aviation companies and operators.
• Wellness and Hospitality Design Design of wellness centers, retreat facilities, and hospitality spaces. Includes spa facilities, pool terraces, solariums, hydrotherapy areas, and holistic health environments focused on physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Targeted at hospitality operators, retreat centers, and wellness organizations.
• Religious and Sacred Space Design Design of sacred spaces including chapels, prayer pavilions, and contemplation rooms. Features minimal, clean designs that are both austere and monumental, conducive to prayer and spiritual reflection. Targeted at faith-based organizations and religious institutions.
• Commercial Architecture Services Design of commercial spaces that balance function, identity, and experience—creating environments that support the people who work, gather, and do business within them. Projects include retail buildings, office buildings, and mixed-use developments. Targeted at commercial developers and businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Western Living 2025 Home of The Year award for 'Eleventh' project on Cultus Lake
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Fast + EppminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineering consultant frequently engaged on Xarchitecture projects including Falls residence, Rawlison house, Boundary Bay, and Gambier Island retreat. Provides structural engineering services for complex architectural projects.
• Fraser Valley Engineering Ltd.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultancy providing civil and structural engineering services on various BC-based projects including Telegraph residence, Lindell Beach, and Harder renovation.
• HR PacificminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultant providing structural and building envelope consulting on Boundary Bay and Polar residential projects.
• Encore ProjectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject consultant on the Falls cliffside residence project in North Vancouver.
• Ventana ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Murrayville Aspire Apartments project - 150-unit senior housing development adjacent to Langley Memorial Hospital.
• Lark GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction and development partner on Pacific Point luxury condominiums in Semiahmoo, WA and Cornwall mixed-use building in Bellingham, WA.
• WJE Associates Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultant providing code analysis and technical expertise for Enchant's Christmas Light Maze attractions across North America.
• PWLminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape architecture partner on Westward master-planned community in West Sechelt, BC.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Olson Kundig: Seattle-based architecture and design firm known for luxury custom residences, hospitality, and commercial projects with a strong Pacific Northwest aesthetic and emphasis on craft. Directly comparable to Xarchitecture's boutique scale, luxury residential focus, and design-forward brand positioning in the Western NA market.
• Aidlin Darling Design: San Francisco-based architecture studio with a portfolio spanning custom residences, commercial, and institutional projects, recognized for craft-driven contemporary design. Comparable to Xarchitecture as a small, design-led boutique firm with a similar mix of residential commissions and select larger-scale work.
• Marmol Radziner: Los Angeles-based architecture and design practice with deep expertise in high-end custom residential projects and select commercial work. Comparable to Xarchitecture in its luxury residential specialization, California presence, and design-forward boutique positioning.
• Bohlin Cywinski Jackson: Multi-office architecture practice with deep expertise in custom residential, commercial, and civic projects, with a portfolio of award-winning work across the US. Comparable to Xarchitecture as a similarly sized design-led boutique practice serving high-end residential and institutional clients with strong brand recognition.
• Williamson Williamson: Toronto-based boutique architecture firm working across cultural, institutional, and residential projects with a contemporary Canadian design sensibility. Comparable to Xarchitecture as a similarly sized Canadian boutique practice pursuing design excellence and multi-typology work.
• Lake|Flato Architects: San Antonio-based architecture firm with a strong portfolio in residential, hospitality, and master-planned community work, with an emphasis on regional sustainability. Comparable to Xarchitecture in combining bespoke residential with larger master-plan engagements and a sustainability-oriented design philosophy.
• Measured Architecture: Vancouver/PNW-based architecture firm known for contemporary custom residential, multi-family, and commercial projects with a craft-driven aesthetic. Directly comparable to Xarchitecture in regional base, boutique scale, and contemporary Pacific Northwest design vocabulary.
• Patkau Architects: Vancouver-based boutique architecture firm specializing in contemporary custom residences, cultural buildings, and master-planned projects across Canada and internationally. Most directly comparable to Xarchitecture in size, regional base (BC), contemporary design ethos, and multi-typology portfolio of bespoke and community-scale work.

Broad incumbents

• Gensler: Global architecture and design firm with a vast portfolio spanning commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, and master-planned work worldwide. Represents the broader incumbent competitive context for Xarchitecture's commercial and master-plan pursuits, where scale and global reach outcompete boutique firms.
• Perkins&Will: Large global architecture practice with deep expertise in healthcare, education, commercial, and master-planned community projects. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the institutional, healthcare (e.g., Aspire/Langley Memorial), and master-plan opportunities that Xarchitecture also pursues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/xarchitecture_
• Instagraminstagram.com/xarchitectureinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/xarchitecture

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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