What A40 Architects does

A40 Architectes is a French architecture firm founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bordeaux, operating in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The firm provides comprehensive architectural design and project management services across five primary verticals: sports infrastructure (aquatic centers, gymnasiums, arenas, stadiums), educational facilities (schools, high schools, vocational training centers), healthcare buildings, agri-food and industrial facilities, and public administration buildings. Its portfolio includes 100+ documented projects ranging from small-scale renovations (~200K€) to major infrastructure (50M€ hospital in Cameroon, 58M€ Arkéa Arena) across France and select international markets in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe.

Technically, A40 employs BIM Level 2 on major mandates and specializes in sustainable, bioclimatic architecture with extensive use of wood-frame construction (ossature bois). The firm holds or pursues recognized French environmental certifications including HQE, BBC, Effinature (biodiversity), NF Habitat, RT 2012, and RE 2020. Notable technical achievements include an Effinature biodiversity certification for the Piscine Cazalet project on a former industrial brownfield site and France's tallest transtockeur (25m) at Station fruitière Stanor. The firm delivers full architectural missions (mission de base) plus OPC (ordonnancement, pilotage et coordination) and specialized consultancy services, often as operating architect alongside lead architects such as Wilmotte & Associés on flagship mandates like the BNIC ELIXIR headquarters.

A40 generates revenue through project-based architectural fees calculated as a percentage of construction cost or fixed fees per mandate, following standard French architectural fee structures. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales via public tenders, architectural competitions, and direct commissions — there are no reseller or marketplace channels. Customer concentration sits heavily in the public sector (municipalities, regional governments, ministries) with repeat-client relationships across southwestern France, supplemented by selective private-sector enterprise work. The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds and operates as a single unified service rather than a productized platform.

Name

A40 Architects

Legal name

A40 Architectes

Website

https://a40architectes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A40 Architectes is a Bordeaux-based French architecture firm founded in 2005, providing comprehensive design and project management services for sports facilities, educational institutions, healthcare buildings, and industrial/agri-food projects, primarily serving public-sector clients in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Sports facility design
• Educational building design
• Sustainable architecture
• Public infrastructure architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: A40 Architects generates revenue through architectural design fees for new construction, renovation, and rehabilitation projects. Services include full architectural missions (mission de base), OPC (ordonnancement, pilotage et coordination), and specialized missions for public and private clients. Revenue is project-based and varies by project scope, size, and complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

A40 Architectes provides comprehensive architectural design, renovation, rehabilitation, and project management (mission de base and OPC) services for construction projects. The firm serves public-sector and private-sector clients with projects including sports facilities, educational institutions, healthcare buildings, industrial/tertiary facilities, and residential developments across France and selected international markets.

Product overview

A40 Architectes is an architecture firm based in France, not a software or technology company. The firm provides comprehensive architectural services and project management for construction projects. Their portfolio spans multiple sectors including sports and aquatic facilities (pools, gyms, arenas, stadiums), educational establishments (schools, colleges, universities), healthcare facilities, industrial/commercial buildings, and residential projects. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services for Sports Facilities

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved Effinature certification for biodiversity focus on Piscine Cazalet project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Redman (Promoteur)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2022A40 Architects serves as operating architect on the BNIC (Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac) headquarters project 'ELIXIR' in Cognac. Redman is the developer and project mandataire, with A40 working alongside Wilmotte & Associés as lead architect. This is a flagship project for the firm representing a major public-private development.
• Wilmotte & Associés ArchitectescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA40 Architects works as operating architect alongside Wilmotte & Associés on the BNIC headquarters project. Wilmotte serves as lead architect and interior designer while A40 handles the operational architecture aspects of this prestigious Cognac industry headquarters.
• YCAR Architecte AssociéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated architect on the Salle Palas renovation project in Oloron Sainte-Marie, working alongside A40 on this sports facility rehabilitation.
• Atelier W (Architectes Associés)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated architect on the Groupe scolaire de Lembras project, collaborating with A40 on this school construction.
• Basket LandesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports team sponsorship relationship. A40 Architects sponsors Basket Landes, a women's basketball team competing in French and European leagues, demonstrating community engagement and local sports support.
• RACA Saint-Jean d'AngélyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports team sponsorship. A40 participates in 'Partageons nos valeurs' (Share our values) initiative with RACA handball team, featuring team members in sponsor photography.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Architecture-Studio: One of France's largest architecture practices with extensive work on public buildings, sports facilities, cultural venues, and educational institutions globally. Comparable to A40 in sector focus (public infrastructure, sports, education) but operates at significantly greater scale with broader geographic reach.
• Dominique Perrault Architecture: Internationally renowned French architecture firm with portfolio including major cultural, public, and institutional projects. Comparable in sector coverage but operates at a substantially larger scale and project complexity than A40.
• SCAU Architecture: Large French architecture firm with diversified practice across public infrastructure, sports facilities, transportation, and urban planning. Comparable to A40 in sector coverage but operates with significantly larger headcount and broader project portfolio.

Direct peers

• Lemoal Lemoal Architectes: French architecture firm with strong portfolio in public facilities, educational buildings, and sports infrastructure. Comparable to A40 in public sector focus, project types, and similar firm scale.
• Wilmotte & Associés: Paris-based architecture firm founded by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, known for cultural, institutional, and corporate headquarters projects. Directly comparable as A40's partner on the BNIC ELIXIR project, serving similar institutional and public clients with comparable design-quality positioning.
• Triptyque Architecture: Paris-based architecture firm working on public infrastructure, cultural facilities, and sustainable building design. Comparable to A40 in environmental design philosophy and engagement with public and private institutional clients.
• ECDM Architectes: French architecture firm with portfolio in public facilities, educational institutions, and sports infrastructure across France. Comparable to A40 in project types and French public sector client focus, with similar mid-sized firm characteristics.
• Valode & Pistre Architectes: French architecture firm with strong emphasis on sustainable design and environmental certifications, working on major commercial and institutional projects. Comparable to A40 in environmental/sustainability positioning and engagement with HQ-equivalent certifications on institutional buildings.
• Ameller Dubois Architectes: Paris-based architecture firm with strong portfolio in public infrastructure, sports facilities, educational buildings, and urban projects. Comparable to A40 in market segment focus (public sector, sports, education) and project scale range.
• Chaix & Morel et Associés: French architecture firm specializing in sports venues and large public facilities, including Stade de France and numerous arena projects. Directly comparable to A40 for its sports facility specialization and engagement with municipal clients on infrastructure commissions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/A40Architectes
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/a40-architectes
• Instagraminstagram.com/a40architectes

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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