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Cross Works Cross-disciplinary design and technology firm - based in London - working internationally.

Cross Works is pleased to share that our CEO – Hakan Agca - and Lead Designer of New Tashkent will be speaking on the Sa...
26/05/2026

Cross Works is pleased to share that our CEO – Hakan Agca - and Lead Designer of New Tashkent will be speaking on the Samarkand stage at the Tashkent International Investment Forum 2026 in Uzbekistan.

Hakan will be on the panel entitled - “Cities at the Center of a New Growth Race” - exploring how Central Asia’s rapidly evolving urban landscape is shaping new opportunities for growth, investment and long-term regional transformation.

As Uzbekistan continues to position itself as a strategic hub for investment and urban development projects, we’re proud of our role as the Lead Consultant and Designer of the New Tashkent Masterplan – the largest of its kind in the country. We look forward to discussing it’s recent developments and impacts at the Forum.

Details can be found on the website; there’s still time to register!

Website : https://tiif.online/
Date : 16th – 18th June 2026
Location : Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Eid Mubarak from all of us at Cross Works.Wishing everyone peace, happiness and blessings on Eid al-Adha.
26/05/2026

Eid Mubarak from all of us at Cross Works.
Wishing everyone peace, happiness and blessings on Eid al-Adha.

Rain, hail or shine, it has been an insightful few days for Cross Works at UKREiiF in Leeds.Set against the backdrop of ...
22/05/2026

Rain, hail or shine, it has been an insightful few days for Cross Works at UKREiiF in Leeds.

Set against the backdrop of Leeds Dock, this year’s forum brought together national, regional and local voices to discuss some of the most pressing issues shaping the future of the UK’s built environment — from the New Towns agenda and housing delivery, to data centres, airport cities, infrastructure investment and long-term economic planning across the UK’s regions.

What came through clearly is that the conversation has moved beyond ambition alone. Across public and private sectors, the focus is now firmly on delivery: how to unlock complex sites, accelerate planning, attract investment, build new models of partnership and create places that are viable, resilient and adaptable over time.

For Cross Works, many of the themes discussed at UKREiiF reflect the challenges we see across masterplanning, regeneration and strategic development. The UK’s planning and development landscape is increasingly shaped by the need to balance housing growth, infrastructure capacity, environmental resilience, digital transformation and meaningful placemaking — all while responding to shifting policy, funding and delivery pressures.

Solving these interconnected challenges will require more than isolated interventions. It will demand integrated design thinking at every scale: from national growth strategies and regional infrastructure planning, to local masterplans, public realm frameworks and the everyday experience of communities.

The appetite for progress is clear. The next step is ensuring that ambition is matched by delivery models that are collaborative, flexible and grounded in long-term value.

Thank you to everyone we connected with over the past few days. We look forward to continuing the conversations and contributing to the next generation of resilient, inclusive and future-ready places across the UK.

21/05/2026

It was a pleasure to see Cross Works Founder & CEO - Hakan Agca - take to the stage at the Central Asian University Summit in Tashkent, Uzbekistan this past weekend.⁠
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Hakan joined a panel session alongside speakers from the World Bank, Mangera Yvars Architects, BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, Zaha Hadid Architects and others, contributing to critical discourse on issues related to urban development & planning globally; touching on the successes of the New Tashkent Masterplan as a pro-active means of future-proofing the largest capital in the region. 🎤⁠
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The event organised by the Central Asian University and its Dean - Shukrullo Jahongirov – and attended by industry professionals, students of the university and the wider community, was a strong reflection of the rich, vibrant and collaborative environment continuing to grow in Tashkent and Uzbekistan as a whole.⁠
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We were proud to present our efforts in the country over the last three years, and as we now open a regional HQ in Tashkent, we look forward to bringing on board local talent from the local universities like CAU, and embracing the country’s values, culture, and it’s future goals as our own, and being a part of the fabric of Uzbekistan. 🏗️⁠
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We’re excited to welcome Kisanet Goitom to the team as our new Senior Urban Designer & GIS Specialist, joining our desig...
21/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome Kisanet Goitom to the team as our new Senior Urban Designer & GIS Specialist, joining our design & tech team in London.

Kisanet brings valuable expertise & extensive experience across urban design, spatial analysis and GIS-led thinking, strengthening our firm-wide capabilities in delivering thoughtful, data-informed and place-sensitive design solutions, from urban quarters to cities and regional frameworks. With extensive experience on projects across KSA and the wider middle east, Kisanet will be an incredible asset to the firm in our latest expansion to Riyadh and Tashkent.

Welcome to Cross Works, Kisanet!

Cross Works CEO - Hakan Agca - attended the 13th session of the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan this week, on his ...
20/05/2026

Cross Works CEO - Hakan Agca - attended the 13th session of the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan this week, on his way back from Tashkent.

Held this week from 17th – 22nd May, the World Urban Forum brings together global leaders, policymakers, practitioners and urban thinkers to explore this year’s theme: “Housing the World : Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities.”

For Cross Works, the discussions & exhibits in Baku reinforced the importance of looking at housing not as a standalone challenge, but as part of a much wider urban system — shaped by climate resilience, identity, inclusivity and long-term social and economic security. What we found to be most prevalent, is the often fragile connection between much needed policies & strategies, and the actual tangible masterplans that instruct .

We were honoured that our New Tashkent Masterplan was the centre-piece of the Uzbekistan stand (see photos); where a 5m x 5m physical model of our masterplan accurately displays what is now being built on site. The model itself - originally made for MIPIM 2025 - is constantly being updated and improved to reflect the latest changes, as the Masterplan evolves under our stewardship alongside the Directorate of New Tashkent. It’s looking more impressive at each event!

Hakan also had the opportunity to meet government officials and city thinkers from Mongolia to Malaysia, Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan, and many more… a great experience all round, and we hope to follow up those conversations in due course.

Baku is a beautiful city with a fascinating old city and some bold new plans for growth, that’s definitely worth a visit; and Azerbaijan with it’s Turkish speaking people has become a company favourite!

We look forward to WUF14 in Mexico as the World Urban Forum becomes a permanent fixture in our yearly events diary.

It was a pleasure to see Cross Works Founder & CEO - Hakan Agca - take to the stage at the Central Asian University Summ...
20/05/2026

It was a pleasure to see Cross Works Founder & CEO - Hakan Agca - take to the stage at the Central Asian University Summit in Tashkent, Uzbekistan this past weekend.⁠
⁠
Hakan joined a panel session alongside speakers from the World Bank, Mangera Yvars Architects, BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, Zaha Hadid Architects and others, contributing to critical discourse on issues related to urban development & planning globally; touching on the successes of the New Tashkent Masterplan as a pro-active means of future-proofing the largest capital in the region. 🎤⁠
⁠
The event organised by the Central Asian University and its Dean - Shukrullo Jahongirov – and attended by industry professionals, students of the university and the wider community, was a strong reflection of the rich, vibrant and collaborative environment continuing to grow in Tashkent and Uzbekistan as a whole.⁠
⁠
We were proud to present our efforts in the country over the last three years, and as we now open a regional HQ in Tashkent, we look forward to bringing on board local talent from the local universities like CAU, and embracing the country’s values, culture, and it’s future goals as our own, and being a part of the fabric of Uzbekistan. 🏗️⁠
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We're excited to announce that our CEO, Hakan Agca will be presenting on stage in a panel session at the CAU Summit in T...
12/05/2026

We're excited to announce that our CEO, Hakan Agca will be presenting on stage in a panel session at the CAU Summit in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on May 16th.

Hakan will also be part of the jury panel during the hackathon on May 15th, where students & participants from universities across Uzbekistan will present their work, in the competition for the best transformation of industrial areas across the country.

The 2 day event, setup by the Central Asian University and its Dean - Shukrullo Jahongirov - is a testament to the rich, vibrant and collaborative environment that is growing in Tashkent and Uzbekistan as a whole. We look forward to attending and presenting our work in the country over the last 4 years, including our New Tashkent Masterplan, currently under construction. 🏗️

Cross Works is delighted to welcome Michal Pajakiewicz to the team as Senior Associate Director in our Riyadh office. Mi...
11/05/2026

Cross Works is delighted to welcome Michal Pajakiewicz to the team as Senior Associate Director in our Riyadh office.

Michal joins us at an exciting time as we continue to expand our presence in Saudi Arabia and further strengthen our work across the region; joining Abdulelah Alzamel. His appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to bringing together experienced, design-led talent to support ambitious projects. Michal’s experience and leadership will play an important role in leading the team, liaising and workshopping with our clients and collaborating with our partners and colleagues in the region.

Welcome to the team Michal, we’re excited to have you with us!

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