Tag: Architecture

General Director Eng. Mariana Turcu speaks about XAE’s philosophy, the balance between technical precision and artistic expression, and the vision for the future of architecture in an article published by IBCFocus. Full article: https://shorturl.at/kM8TJ Excerpt from the article: How would you define XAE’s philosophy in relation to the idea of...

One Mamaia Nord | C-IDEA Design Award 2025  We’re proud to announce that One Mamaia Nord has been awarded the prestigious C-IDEA Golden Award! This year’s competition brought together entries from 40 countries, judged by an esteemed panel of 43 international experts—and we’re honored to be recognized among the best....

Mariana Turcu featured on the CONSTRUCTIV podcast: about enduring structures, inspiring façades, and the balance between architecture and engineering. In the fifth episode of Season 4 of the CONSTRUCTIV podcast, produced by the Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest (UTCB), Mariana Turcu, General Director of X Architecture & Engineering, joined...

"Optical Structures" is an architectural exploration of forms inspired by Optical Art and innovative construction technologies, showcased at an Architecture Festival. Its unique structure is based on the principles of Optical Art, offering a dynamic visual experience. From a certain perspective, visitors can decipher the subtle reinterpretation of an identity...

X Architecture & Engineering (XAE) is a firm that, since its founding a decade ago, has aimed to create something beyond mere structures. This approach, according to the experts at XAE, seeks to expand and transform the role of ideas and the capacity of architecture to inspire. The company’s technical...

URBAN REGENERATION THE ARCHYFEST EVENT, ORGANIZED BY UAUIM BUCHAREST, CO-FINANCED BY BUCHAREST CITY HALL THROUGH ARCUB WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE BUCHAREST AT HOME 2023 PROGRAM, TOOK PLACE BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29 AND OCTOBER 1, ON EDGAR QUINETS STREET, IT WAS OFFERED TO BUCHAREST RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES THEM, INTERESTED IN...

Interview Arch. Marius Călin and Arch. Urb. Simona Văleanu. How does urban regeneration change the face of big cities?  "Urban regeneration is a trend that has been developing for many years in major cities around the world. Urban areas that were heavily industrialised years ago are now being replaced by...

It's hard to look at the city's development from the window of the block | arh. Marius Călin @ People in space | VIDEO INTERVIEW " RN: Let's talk about what you're working on now, what you're building now.  MC: X Architecture is a ten year old firm, we started...

"The 15-minute city is an urban residential concept whereby most daily needs can be met by either walking or cycling from residents' homes. Under this concept, residents can find within a 15-minute walking or cycling radius essential infrastructure for mobility, health, leisure, work, education, recreation and provision, here including shops...

Pe măsură ce Bucurestiul a devenit tot mai dens, parcul Herăstrau a atras o aglomerare excesivă. Uneori, cartierele și loturile urbane sunt construite în exces, sau pot suferi pur și simplu din cauza unei proiectări și planificări deficitare. Proiectul nostru One Herăstrău Vista, ansamblu rezidențial de 4 etaje și etaj...