Heerim Architects & Planners

What Heerim Architects & Planners does

Heerim Architects & Planners Co., Ltd. is a South Korea-based, KOSDAQ-listed full-service architectural firm founded in 1970. The company provides integrated architectural design, construction management (CM), and Design & Construction Management (DCM) services across 14 market sectors including aviation, healthcare, residential, commercial, hospitality, sports, and government/public infrastructure. It employs 1,452 professionals, including 906 licensed architects, and operates 14 branch offices across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America, with 330+ overseas projects completed to date. Theirmarquee references include Incheon International Airport Terminal 2, SOCAR Tower (Baku), and the Gadeokdo New Airport design competition win (2024).

The firm's revenue model is project-based professional services fees, with pricing determined by project scope, complexity, and duration. Heerim monetizes through architectural design services, construction management and supervision, and property development consulting, typically via multi-year contracts with government agencies, state-owned enterprises, and large private developers. The company supplements its core design business with subsidiaries and affiliates in smart parking (HR Smart Parking), smart buildings (Smart-H), modular construction (Mino), VR/AR visualization (Metagallery LaLuna), furniture (mio), LED display (P2LEDcube), and engineering consultancy (Heerim Engineering Consultancy in Riyadh).

Technology is layered onto the core design practice: BIM (Building Information Modeling) is used for design automation, VR/AR is deployed for visualization and metaverse gallery exhibitions, and proprietary modular construction systems (Mino) target sustainable factory-built architecture. An AI-based building regulations review system was jointly developed with MegazoneCloud in 2026 to automate code compliance checking. GTM is direct enterprise sales to government agencies and large corporates, with brand credentials (World Architecture 100 Top 6, World Class Product of Korea) and international design competition wins (e.g., Gadeokdo New Airport) as primary channels for securing major infrastructure mandates.

Name

Heerim Architects & Planners

Legal name

Heerim Architects & Planners Co., Ltd.

Website

https://heerim.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Heerim Architects & Planners is a KOSDAQ-listed Korean architectural firm delivering integrated design, construction management, and DCM services across aviation, healthcare, residential, and government sectors. It employs 1,452 professionals across 14 global offices and serves government agencies and large enterprises via project-based professional service contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD), Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN), Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Construction management services
• Urban master planning
• Modular building systems
• Aviation facility design

Headquarters

HQ city

Seongnae

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full-service architectural design covering residential, commercial, healthcare, aviation, hospitality, sports, and institutional projects. Revenue generated through design fees based on project scope and complexity.
2. Construction Management (CM): Integrated construction management and supervision services ensuring quality, cost control, and project delivery. Includes DCM (Design & Construction Management) and DBM (Design-Build Management) services.
3. Property Development Consulting: Business planning and consulting for real estate development, including feasibility studies, market analysis, and strategic advisory services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Heerim Architects & Planners provides integrated architectural design and construction management services (DCM) across aviation, healthcare, residential, commercial, sports, hospitality, government, and infrastructure sectors. The firm also delivers urban master planning, real estate development consulting, and a proprietary modular construction brand (Mino), supported by proprietary BIM, VR/AR visualization, and AI-based building code review technologies.

Product overview

Heerim Architects & Planners is a global architectural practice offering integrated Design & Construction Management (DCM) services as its core product. The company provides comprehensive architectural design across 14 market sectors including residential, commercial, aviation, healthcare, and hospitality. Its portfolio includes proprietary sub-brands and subsidiaries: Mino (modular construction), Metagallery LaLuna (VR/AR gallery), HR Smart Parking, Smart-H, and investments in P2LEDcube and mio Furniture. The company operates specialized divisions including Research Studio N for VR/AR, modular, BIM, and sustainable design research, and maintains 14 international branch offices across Asia, Middle East, Europe, and Americas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• mino: Modular construction brand launched in 2024, focusing on sustainable modular architecture and buildings
• LaLuna
• mio
• smart-h
• P2LEDcube

Products and services

• Architectural Design Full-service architectural design covering 14 market sectors including aviation, healthcare, residential, commercial, hospitality, sports, broadcasting, education, industrial, interior design, exhibition/cultural, and urban/landscape design. Delivered to government agencies, corporations, and developers globally.
• DCM (Design & Construction Management) Service Integrated architectural service combining design and construction management to deliver comprehensive project oversight from initial planning through completion. Selected as Korea's World Class Product for Airport CM Service in 2024.
• CM (Construction Management) Service Construction management and supervision services ensuring quality assurance, cost control, and timely project delivery throughout the construction phase. Includes DBM (Design-Build Management) variants.
• Urban Planning & Master Planning Comprehensive urban design and master planning services from feasibility studies through implementation, covering individual developments to urban-scale projects.
• Property Development Advisory Real estate development consulting covering planning, design, construction, sales, and asset management. Includes business planning, feasibility studies, market analysis, and strategic advisory.
• Global HSE Project Management Health, safety, and environment project management services delivered in collaboration with Trinity Safety Group, utilizing BBS (Behavior-Based Safety) methodology for sustainable and proactive smart safety management throughout construction project stages.
• Mino (mino) Modular Construction Sustainable modular construction system featuring factory-produced space modules for villas and residential buildings, utilizing eco-friendly materials and BAPV solar systems. Factory-produced modular architecture with ultra-thin facades, curtainwall glazing, and flexible ceiling height combinations.

Quantifiable outcome

• World Architecture 100 Ranking: Top 6 globally (2024)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• MegazoneCloudcoreTechnology or Integration · 22 April 2026Joint development of AI-based building regulations review system to automate building code compliance checking and enhance design efficiency.
• PTL HoldingstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2025Business agreement signed with PTL Holding, the largest developer in Laos, for strategic collaboration in the Lao market.
• Trinity Safety GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with American HSE specialist company for Global HSE Project Management services, established based on BBS (Behavior-Based Safety) theory for sustainable and proactive smart safety management throughout construction project stages.
• Car CramminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative in Republic of Korea for Car Cram/Melbourne, Australia - parking solutions provider
• WÖHR Autoparksysteme GMBHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative in Republic of Korea for WÖHR Autoparksysteme GMBH/Friolzheim, Germany - mechanical parking systems
• Yoochang E&CcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of mino Yangyang Modular Resort Villa - combining Heerim's architectural expertise with Yoochang's modular construction specialization (Korea's No.1 modular builder).
• Keunjeong Architects & EngineerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint architects team for Gadeokdo New Airport international design competition winner.
• NOW ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint architects team for Gadeokdo New Airport international design competition winner.
• Heerim Engineering Consultancy CompanycoreOthersSubsidiary company located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia providing engineering consultancy services.
• HR Smart ParkingminorOthersSubsidiary company in Seoul, Korea specializing in smart parking solutions.
• Smart-HminorOthersSubsidiary company in Seoul, Korea for smart building solutions.
• Metagallery LaLunastrategicOthersAffiliate company in Seoul, Korea operating VR metaverse gallery (metagallerylaluna.com) for architectural visualization and art exhibitions.
• miominorOthersAffiliate company in Seoul, Korea (mio-furniture.com) for furniture and interior solutions.
• HEERIM-PVCminorOthersJoint investment company established in 2009 in Hanoi, Vietnam for international design services.
• P2LEDcubeminorOthersInvestment company in Seoul, Korea for LED display and lighting solutions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF): Global architecture firm known for high-rise office towers and headquarters; directly overlaps with Heerim's Office & Headquarters and high-rise seismic design capabilities.
• Foster + Partners: UK-based global architecture practice with airports (Beijing, Hong Kong) and large-scale urban projects; competes with Heerim for international aviation and master planning commissions.
• Perkins&Will: Global architecture practice with strong healthcare and aviation portfolios; closely comparable to Heerim's healthcare design studio and aviation design capabilities.
• HOK: Global architecture practice with deep aviation, healthcare, and sports design expertise (e.g., airports, stadiums), closely matching Heerim's sector mix and project scale.
• Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM): Global architecture, engineering, and urban planning firm with strong airport and large-scale infrastructure portfolio; comparable to Heerim's integrated design and master planning services.
• Gensler: World's largest architecture and design firm, headquartered in the US, with global coverage across commercial, aviation, healthcare, and mixed-use sectors. Direct overlap with Heerim on large-scale international projects.

Direct peers

• Nikken Sekkei: Japan's largest architectural firm, regularly ranked in World Architecture 100 Top 10, with similar scale (1,000+ staff), and international expansion across Asia/Middle East—closely comparable to Heerim's positioning.
• Populous: Global architecture firm specializing in sports venues, stadia, and arena design; directly competes with Heerim's sports architecture segment (World Cup stadia, Asian Games venues).

Regional players

• Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners): Major Middle East-headquartered global architecture firm with strong airport and mega-infrastructure presence; competes with Heerim in MENA aviation and luxury hospitality projects.
• Heerim's nearest Korean peer - DAELIM Architecture / Daesung Industrial (architectural arm): Large Korean construction/architecture conglomerate with comparable domestic footprint and government infrastructure exposure to Heerim; directly competes on Korean public projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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