ABOUT
Ankur Shah - Proprietor
‘God is in the details’
- Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, German Bauhas architect
Ankur Shah. Principal Architect, saw his passion come to reality in 2001 with his latest endeavor, ‘X2 Designs’. Innovations in materials with a unique adaptability to client needs by changing the very nature of the traditional architect-client relationship; Ankur looks towards the future as a collaborative affiliation for building & designing spaces and experiences.
“As a company, we give opportunities for architects and interior designers to learn and push themselves to the actual execution of the lines drawn on the paper and watch their dreams come to life. Our strength lies in our organisation, our vendors, and collaborators as we believe in successfully partnerships and complete responsibility.” Ankur continues; “We are continuously dynamic in our approach by accepting changes in the microenvironment and the needs of the industry; thereby positioning ourselves appropriately in the various opportunities available.”
The complete logo symbol as a unit has been designed on the same lines as the starting point along with a grid; that is the base of any well planned, organized, and measured tool along with the play of the two squares defining the dimensions and their X-potential possibilities; with partial overlaps symbolizing the fluidity of connecting spaces inside and outside; whilst ‘thinking outside the box’!
The choice of colours; the charcoal grey outline, the earthy brown, and the environmental green; signify the company’s philosophy. The business cards are printed on a light birch veneer; a pioneering concept; capturing a reflection of Xsquare designs’ philosophy and commitment to mother nature.
A sustainable business approach to a green environment and eco-friendly design solutions by using materials that is bio-degradable. Energy-efficient optimisation from lighting solutions and HVAC systems are key to the firm’s design principles. X2 Designs has successfully managed repeated business opportunities for their clients owing to their belief; that contemporary design solutions with innovations in usage of material & unique adaptability; keeping the needs of the client always in focus. With the millennial work culture, X2 Designs has ventured into new opportunities in the affordable housing segment and are looking at smart interior solutions for optimisation of small spaces with technology and multi-space furniture designs.
Their portfolio can be best summarised in Architect, B V Doshi’s words; “Design is nothing but a humble understanding of the materials, a natural instinct for solutions and respect for nature."