COLAB Architecture + Urban Design

Name

COLAB Architecture + Urban Design

Legal name

COLAB Architecture + Urban Design LLC

Website

https://colabarchitecture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (541410), Architectural Services (54131)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Architecture design services
• Interior design services
• Urban design planning
• Branded entertainment architecture
• Residential commercial architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Professional services fees for architecture, interior design, and urban design projects. Revenue is generated through project-based fees for design services, with projects ranging from private residential commissions to large-scale commercial and entertainment venues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

COLAB Architecture + Urban Design is a multi-disciplinary studio that provides architectural design, interior design, urban design, and specialized entertainment/brand-focused architecture services. The firm delivers integrated design solutions for projects ranging from private residences to large-scale commercial, institutional, and themed entertainment commissions for global enterprise clients.

Product overview

COLAB Architecture + Urban Design is a boutique multi-disciplinary architecture firm founded in 1994 that operates as a single unified service practice rather than a platform-plus-modules product architecture. The firm's core offerings span architecture services, interior design, urban design, and the specialized discipline of entertainment and brand-focused architecture. Their portfolio is organized into project categories including Residential, Commercial/Institutional, Urban Design, Brand Inspired, Design Explorations, and Competitions. The firm is led by Principal Mark Engberg and has delivered projects ranging from private residences in the Pacific Northwest to major entertainment attractions for Disney, Nike, Ferrari, and other global brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Full-service architectural design for residential, commercial, and institutional projects, including new construction, renovations, and remodels. The firm provides structural discipline to bring design concepts to life across diverse project types.
• Interior Design Interior design services integrated with architectural projects, creating cohesive interior spaces that complement the structural design.
• Urban Design Urban design and planning services including master plans, pedestrian bridge designs, seismic upgrades, and large-scale urban developments such as Burnside Bridgehead in Portland and international developments in Dubai and UAE.
• Entertainment and Brand-Focused Architecture Specialized design discipline creating entertainment venues, branded environments, and experiential spaces. Projects include Mission: Space at Epcot Center, Tron: End of Line Club, Ferrari Showroom + Cafe, Nike hospitality centers, and Disney-themed attractions worldwide.
• Residential Design Single-family residences, multi-family apartments, duplexes, row houses, and residential remodels. Notable projects include Arch Cape House, Highland East House, Ankeny Lofts, Vermont 10 (VX10), and custom homes in the Pacific Northwest.
• Commercial and Institutional Design Commercial and institutional architecture including offices, retail spaces, theaters, restaurants, bars, and institutional facilities. Projects include Broadway Rose Theatre, WebTrends Global Headquarters, Hub Optix retail stores, and Split Wine Bar.

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pavilion ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2014General contractor partnership on View Point Terrace apartments, a 12-unit, 4-story apartment building in Southwest Portland's Homestead neighborhood. The $2.146 million project featured extensive excavation and innovative construction including Longboard vertical aluminum siding and fiber cement paneling.
• Rainier Pacific DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011General contractor collaboration on Ankeny Lofts project and early stages of another collaboration at NW 22nd and Pettygrove. Rainier Pacific and COLAB have worked together on multiple residential developments.
• Charles Rose ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Local firm partnership with Boston-area architect Charles Rose for expansion at Oregon College of Art & Craft.
• 42 EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010As member of 42 Entertainment team, COLAB contributed to TRON: Legacy 'Flynn Lives' Campaign winning THEA Award for Outstanding Achievement in 2010.
• Ankenynest LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership with Ankenynest LLC (including Joshua Kadish and Jeff Gersh as members) for Ankeny Lofts residential development. COLAB founding principal Mark Engberg is a member of this entity.
• Schlesinger CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with fourth-generation Schlesinger family members and COLAB founding principal Mark Engberg for View Point Terrace apartments development (VPT, LLC).
• 45 North PropertiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeasing partner for View Point Terrace apartments handling rental of the 12 units.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM): Premier global architecture, urban design, and engineering firm with broad practice across commercial, institutional, and urban projects. Comparable in architectural excellence and urban design capability, but at substantially larger scale.
• Gensler: Largest global architecture and design firm with deep entertainment, sports, and brand environment practices. Competes with COLAB for marquee brand and entertainment commissions but operates at vastly greater scale and global footprint.
• Perkins&Will: Established global architecture firm with broad practice across commercial, institutional, and cultural building types. Comparable in core architectural services but operates at significantly greater scale than COLAB.
• HOK: Global architecture firm with sports, entertainment, and commercial practices overlapping with COLAB's branded-environment work. Larger scale and broader service portfolio position it as a broad incumbent competitor for enterprise commissions.
• HKS Architects: Large architecture firm with strong entertainment, sports venue, and hospitality practices. Overlaps with COLAB's themed entertainment and branded venue work but at much larger scale, including global delivery.

Direct peers

• NBBJ: Pacific Northwest-headquartered architecture firm with comparable scale and an integrated design approach across building types including commercial, sports, and healthcare. Overlaps with COLAB in West Coast enterprise client work and integrated studio model.
• Mithun: Design firm with integrated architecture, interior, and urban design practice, comparable to COLAB's multi-disciplinary studio approach. Similar boutique scale and commitment to design excellence across mixed-use, residential, and civic work.
• Populous: Global architecture firm specializing in sports venues and entertainment environments, including theme park and branded experience work. Highly comparable to COLAB's entertainment/brand-focused architecture discipline and overlapping client base in sports and entertainment (ESPN, Disney).
• ZGF Architects: Portland-headquartered architecture firm with similar multi-disciplinary practice spanning architecture, interior design, and urban design. Comparable in scale, geography, and integrated studio model, making it COLAB's closest regional design peer.
• WATG: Architecture and design firm specializing in hospitality, branded environments, and luxury experiences. Directly comparable to COLAB's work on Ferrari Showroom, Planet Hollywood venues, and Disney hospitality projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/colab_arch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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