What AREP does

AREP is a Paris-headquartered multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and urban planning firm founded in 1997 that consolidates architecture (via subsidiary AREP Architectes), urban planning, design, engineering, programming, pedestrian flow modeling, consulting, and project management under a single practice. The firm operates its proprietary EMC2B methodology (Energy, Materials, Carbon, Climate, Biodiversity), a systematic framework for post-carbon design, complemented by an in-house digital toolkit including SolAREP (solar cadastre for 113,800 hectares of SNCF land), the Flux Model (regional carbon transition modeling), Silvia Tool (biomass/soil carbon stocks), VisuMétéo (bioclimatic data visualization), Carbon and Energy Calculators, and CFD Hypercube expertise for environmental simulation.

The firm operates a professional services model, generating project fees from public procurement tenders and direct commissions with government and public enterprise clients. Its primary segments are railway and transport infrastructure (SNCF Gares & Connexions being the anchor client across French station design, renovation, and environmental consulting), public sector urban development (municipalities, regional councils), industrial and logistics facilities, and government climate strategy advisory (territorial prospective studies such as Greater Annecy 2050 and Luxembourg in Transition). Geographic reach spans France, Europe (Luxembourg, Hungary, Switzerland), and Asia (China), with dedicated business development leadership for France and international markets. AREP sustains thought leadership through the POST research journal, AREP Éditions publications, CIFRE doctoral partnerships with French universities, and active participation in awards and industry conferences.

AREP is structured as a private SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) with registered capital of €5,937,000, employing over 1,000 collaborators of 40 nationalities with gender parity (53% female). Disclosed annual revenue stands at approximately €140 million, with notable project deliverables including Avignon TGV (2001), Shanghai South Station (2006), Rennes multimodal station (2019, Brunel Award and Station of the Year 2020 winner), Paris Austerlitz Grand Halle (2024, Eiffel d'Architecture), and ongoing commissions for CFL Luxembourg (delivery 2027), Melun PEM (delivery 2030), and Maine-Montparnasse district transformation (2025–2030).

Name

AREP

Legal name

SAS AREP

Website

https://arep.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AREP is a Paris-headquartered multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and urban planning firm applying its proprietary EMC2B post-carbon methodology to design railway stations, public infrastructure, and territorial strategies primarily for SNCF, French municipalities, and European public sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture and Engineering Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAE)

Keywords

• Architecture and engineering services
• Urban planning consulting
• Railway station design
• Sustainable infrastructure design
• Post-carbon architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Engineering Services: AREP generates revenue through multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and urban planning project fees. Projects span railway stations, public spaces, industrial/maintenance facilities, multimodal hubs, urban regeneration, and maritime terminals. Revenue is project-based, derived from public procurement tenders and direct commissions from government agencies and public enterprises.
2. Urban Planning and Regional Strategy Consulting: Prospective studies, master planning, climate transition strategies for territories, and program management/AMO services for public sector clients. Examples include the Greater Annecy 2050 ecological transition study and the Luxembourg in Transition 2020–2022 study.
3. Environmental Consulting (EMC2B): AREP provides environmental consulting services applying its EMC2B methodology for clients such as SNCF Gares & Connexions and the City of Paris, including the bioclimatic atlas of Paris train stations.
4. Research Publications: AREP contributes to research partnerships (CIFRE doctoral programs) and publishes scientific works through AREP Éditions and academic presses, supporting knowledge exchange but not a primary revenue driver.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AREP is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and urban planning firm that designs railway stations, multimodal hubs, public spaces, industrial and logistics facilities, urban districts, and ferry terminals, while providing urban and regional planning, environmental consulting, and BIM/digital twin services. The firm applies its proprietary EMC2B (Energy, Materials, Carbon, Climate, Biodiversity) post-carbon methodology across all projects and serves primarily public-sector clients such as SNCF Gares & Connexions, the City of Paris, CFL Luxembourg, and railway authorities in China and Hungary through competitive public tenders and direct commissions.

Product overview

AREP is a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering consultancy headquartered in Paris. The company operates through its core service lines — architecture (via AREP Architectes), urban planning, engineering, design, project management, and mobility/pedestrian flow expertise — and applies its proprietary EMC2B post-carbon methodology across all projects. Key product and service areas include: railway station and mobility architecture; BIM and digital twin services; the SolAREP solar cadastre modeling tool; the Bioclimatic Atlas of Paris Train Stations; urban and regional planning studies; and research publications including the Revue POST. The portfolio spans railway stations, public spaces, industrial facilities, urban districts, footbridges, and ferry terminals, primarily serving public transport clients (SNCF Gares & Connexions, CFF, CFL) and urban authorities across France, Europe, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EMC2B: AREP's ecological transition methodology addressing climate urgency through energy, materials, carbon, climate, and biodiversity dimensions
• POST
• SolAREP

Products and services

• Architecture and Engineering Services Multidisciplinary architecture, structural and environmental engineering, programming, flux (pedestrian flow) modeling, consulting, and project management services delivered through AREP Architectes and associated engineering teams for large public infrastructure and building projects in France, Europe, and Asia.
• BIM and Digital Twin Services BIM management consulting and the creation of BIM digital twins for railway stations and complex infrastructure assets, enabling lifecycle asset management, operations support, and a single source of truth across design and construction.
• Urban and Regional Planning Services Urban planning, landscape architecture, public space design, and regional foresight studies commissioned by cities, regional councils, and national planning ministries to develop ecological transition strategies and master plans for territories.
• Design Services Spatial design, interior architecture, industrial design, graphic design, signage, wayfinding, and service design services for transport infrastructure and urban environments, delivered as part of AREP's integrated project teams.
• SolAREP Solar Potential Assessment Tool A proprietary geospatial analysis tool that assesses the solar photovoltaic potential of large land portfolios (such as SNCF's 113,800 hectares) by integrating technical, physical (sunlight exposure), operational (proximity to railways), regulatory, and economic constraints to identify optimal sites for photovoltaic installations.
• Research Publications (Revue POST and AREP Éditions) AREP contributes to architectural and urban planning research, publishing the POST research journal and books through AREP Éditions and academic partners, and collaborating with universities on CIFRE doctoral programs investigating post-carbon architecture, ecological impact, and urban transition topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Budapest Nyugati station project targets energy-positive performance (production of 3,600 MWh/year vs. consumption of 4,400 MWh/year) and an embodied carbon intensity of 22 kgCO2eq/m² SdP.
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Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• EGIScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEGIS is a recurring engineering partner on major AREP projects including the Lyon Urban Logistics Hotel (Hôtel de logistique urbaine de Lyon), Nîmes-Pont-du-Gard station, and Saint-Malo ferry terminal. EGIS provides structural engineering, fluid systems, thermal engineering, and clos couvert (building envelope) services in collaboration with AREP's multidisciplinary design.
• TaktykcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaktyk is a key urban planning and landscape partner in major territorial studies including the Luxembourg in Transition prospective study (2020–2022) with the Luxembourg Ministry and the Greater Annecy 2050 ecological transition study. Taktyk contributes urban design and landscape architecture expertise.
• Sorbonne Université / Institut pour la Transition EnvironnementalemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sorbonne Université Institute for Environmental Transition partnered with AREP on the Luxembourg in Transition study (2020–2022), contributing academic research depth to the territorial ecological transition analysis.
• QuattrolibrimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuattrolibri partnered with AREP on the Luxembourg in Transition prospective study, contributing specialized expertise to the multi-disciplinary territorial analysis.
• Mobil'Homme (BMH)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBureau Mobil'Homme partnered with AREP on the Luxembourg in Transition study, providing mobility and transportation expertise for the territorial decarbonation analysis.
• SNCF Gares & ConnexionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNCF Gares & Connexions is the primary recurring client-partner for AREP's railway station design, renovation, and environmental strategy projects across France. The partnership includes major commissions (Paris Austerlitz, Montparnasse, Rennes, Nîmes-Pont-du-Gard) and joint research initiatives such as the Bioclimatic Atlas of Paris Stations and the SolAREP solar cadastre tool for 113,800 hectares of railway land.
• Wagon LandscapingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWagon Landscaping is a consortium partner with AREP for the Maine-Montparnasse district transformation project in Paris (2025–2030), contributing landscape architecture expertise.
• CFL – Société nationale des chemins de fer luxembourgeoismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFL is a key client for AREP's CFL Administrative Building project in Luxembourg (due 2027), a 24,000 m² tertiary building targeting BREEAM Excellent and WELL Platinum certifications.
• SPL Melun Val de Seine (MVSA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPL MVSA is the client for the Melun Multimodal Exchange Hub project, a complete MOE mission for north and south zones spanning 29,500 m² (delivery 2030).
• SemBreizhmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSemBreizh is the client and regional authority for the Saint-Malo ferry terminal project, working with AREP on the design of a post-carbon maritime gateway (7 hectares, €190 MWh/year renewable energy production matching consumption).
• SNCF RéseaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNCF Réseau partnered with AREP on the Nîmes-Pont-du-Gard station (alongside SNCF Gares & Connexions) and the Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne temporary multimodal hub (2022) in anticipation of the Lyon-Turin high-speed line.
• DGALN – Direction générale de l'aménagement, du logement et de la naturemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGALN co-financed the 'Demain le périurbain' Colloque de Cerisy (September 2026) alongside AREP and Institut pour la recherche de la Caisse des Dépôts, with the Fédération nationale des agences d'urbanisme (FNAU) as a partner.
• Fédération nationale des agences d'urbanisme (FNAU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFNAU partnered with AREP on the 'Demain le périurbain' Colloque de Cerisy (September 2026), contributing expertise on peri-urban planning and urbanism practice in France.
• CAUE de Haute-SavoiemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAUE de Haute-Savoie partnered with AREP on the Greater Annecy 2050 prospective ecological transition study, contributing architectural and planning expertise.
• Altitude 35, Artelia, Sensei AvocatsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAREP leads a consortium with Altitude 35, Artelia, and Sensei Avocats for the Lorient Station Quarter project (2023–ongoing), acting as architect-urbanist coordinator for the second project phase.
• Éditions научные / Presses universitaires de VincennesminorOthersAcademic publishing partner for the La nouvelle nature des gares publication (2024).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Arcadis: Global design and engineering consultancy with strong sustainability and climate advisory practice. Comparable to AREP on rail and urban infrastructure design but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple sectors and geographies.
• WSP: Global engineering professional services firm with a major rail and transit infrastructure practice (inherited from Parsons Brinckerhoff). Comparable to AREP on multidisciplinary rail station and urban infrastructure projects but at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• AtkinsRéalis: Global engineering and project management consultancy with significant rail, transit, and urban development practice (formerly Atkins / SNC-Lavalin). Competes for major public-sector rail infrastructure tenders similar to those AREP targets in Europe and beyond.

Direct peers

• Setec Bâtiment: French multidisciplinary engineering group providing structural, MEP, and infrastructure engineering. Comparable French-headquartered firm competing with AREP for engineering scopes on transport infrastructure and public building projects in France.
• Foster + Partners: Global architecture firm with a notable transport infrastructure portfolio (rail stations, airports, mixed-use hubs) and sustainability leadership. Comparable to AREP on large-scale transport architecture and the integration of environmental performance into flagship civic projects.
• Egis: French-headquartered engineering and consulting group with deep rail, urban, and transport infrastructure expertise. Egis is a recurring AREP consortium partner on Lyon Urban Logistics Hotel, Nîmes-Pont-du-Gard, and Saint-Malo ferry terminal — overlapping directly on multidisciplinary rail and urban infrastructure design.
• Zaha Hadid Architects: Global architecture practice with a strong transport infrastructure portfolio (stations, airports, mixed-use transit hubs) and signature aesthetic. Comparable to AREP on bidding for major rail and transport station commissions internationally.
• Systra: French engineering consultancy specializing in rail and public transport infrastructure, headquartered in Paris. Competes with AREP on French and international rail station, depot, and urban mobility design projects with similar public-sector client base.

Emerging players

• Studio Gang: US-based architecture and urban design practice recognized for sustainability and ecological design. Comparable to AREP on integrating environmental performance, civic engagement, and research-driven design into public infrastructure and stations.
• Snøhetta: Scandinavian architecture and design firm known for sustainability-driven public architecture. Comparable to AREP on integrating post-carbon and ecological design philosophy into public infrastructure and cultural projects, though with less rail specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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