International experience
Work across international design environments has shaped a broad understanding of workplace, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
The studio
A focused practice for
spaces that need to
work with intention.
DCXS Interiors is a Vancouver-based interior design and spatial consulting studio founded by Xinlian Xu.
Xinlian Xu · Founder
Architecture trained.
Human centred.
Xinlian studied architecture at Harbin Institute of Technology and later completed an MSc in Sustainable Building Technology at the University of Nottingham. Her background brings architectural thinking, sustainable design, and cross-disciplinary project experience into a more personal interior design practice.
Her professional experience includes work with CallisonRTKL and HPP Architects across commercial, workplace, and large-scale design projects. Over time, her focus developed toward user experience, spatial quality, material sensitivity, and sustainability in implementation.
National Class 1 Registered Architect, ChinaLEED Accredited Professional (BD+C)MSc, Sustainable Building Technology
What defines the practice
Thoughtful by nature.
Rigorous by training.
Founder-led collaboration
Clients work directly with the founder through a focused process grounded in clarity, responsiveness, and design accountability.
Sustainability in practice
Environmental responsibility informs planning, material choices, operational thinking, and long-term spatial value.
Design with practical depth
Architectural training and interior sensitivity come together with close attention to function, atmosphere, and delivery.
Point of view
The best interiors do not compete for attention. They make movement intuitive, choices easier, and everyday experience quietly more considered.
Work with the studio