MAP Architecture

What MAP Architecture does

MAP Architecture & Planning Limited is a Hong Kong-headquartered architecture, interior design, master planning and advisory firm founded in 2003 by third-generation architect Edward Billson. Operating from Sheung Wan with a core team of approximately 20 professionals, the firm offers six integrated service lines (Master Planning, Architecture, Interior Design, Alterations & Additions, Advisory Services, and Sustainability Services) covering 11 sectors including hospitality, residential, retail and mixed-use, wineries and distilleries, offices, education, and transport infrastructure. The practice has delivered projects across 15+ countries spanning Hong Kong, Mainland China, Macau, Southeast Asia, Japan, India, Australia, Jamaica and Morocco.

The firm generates revenue through competitive professional fees on bespoke commissions, with project budgets disclosed on its website ranging from approximately US$2 million (private villas) to HK$5 billion (Goodman Interlink). It is engaged directly by enterprise clients via competition wins, direct appointments and repeat commissions; clients include Moët Hennessy/LVMH (decade-long, five projects), Melco Crown (City of Dreams, Hard Rock Hotel), Hilton (DoubleTree Wuxi), HSBC, Sino Land, Henderson Land, Sun Hung Kai, Link REIT, Goodman and MTR Corporation. A Macau office was opened in 2008 for the City of Dreams project, scaling headcount to up to 50 over three years.

MAP competes on what it characterises as 'international quality design at a competitive rate in Hong Kong', combining broad international expertise with local Hong Kong qualifications. Edward Billson's status as a Hong Kong Authorised Person allows the firm to handle statutory approvals in-house. Recognised credentials include the HKIA Silver Medal (Dragonair Headquarters, 2001), CNBC Residential High Rise of the Year 2008 (The Avare, Kuala Lumpur), International Property Awards 2007-2008 (Dhevatara Cove, Thailand), and sustainability certifications (HK BEAM Gold, LEED) on Goodman Interlink and Kowloon Commerce Centre. The firm has no disclosed revenue, no institutional investment, no parent company, and no patents or technology products.

Name

MAP Architecture

Legal name

MAP architecture & planning limited

Website

https://maparchitecture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Interior Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD), Regional & Land Use Planning (BPAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Architectural design
• Interior design
• Master planning
• Property development advisory
• Building renovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheung Wan

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services – Architecture and Design: MAP earns fees for providing master planning, architectural design, interior design, advisory services, and AP statutory approval services on a project-by-project basis. The firm is engaged directly by property developers, hotel operators, government entities, and private clients for bespoke design commissions. Revenue is generated through competitive professional fees, with project budgets ranging from a few million HKD to hundreds of millions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MAP Architecture & Planning is an architecture, interior design, and master planning firm based in Hong Kong that designs hotels, residential developments, retail/mixed-use centres, wineries and distilleries, offices, education facilities, and transport infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region. The firm provides end-to-end services spanning master planning, architectural design, interior design, alterations and additions, development advisory, and sustainability services for enterprise clients such as property developers, hotel operators, luxury goods groups, banks, and government entities.

Product overview

MAP Architecture & Planning is an architecture, interior design, master planning, and advisory services firm founded in 2003, based in Hong Kong. The firm operates as a single unified practice offering end-to-end services organized around six core offerings: Master Planning, Architecture, Interior Design, Alterations & Additions, Advisory Services, and Sustainability Services. The firm works across multiple sectors including offices, retail, hotels/resorts, industrial/winery/distillery, apartments, houses, tropical villas, infrastructure, and education. Notable projects include the City of Dreams Macau, Ningxia Domaine Chandon Winery for Moët Hennessy, Doan Ket residential complex in Hanoi, and numerous luxury villas in Thailand. The firm has delivered projects in 11 different sectors across China, South East Asia, Japan, and Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master Planning Strategic planning services for site development potential, including master plans for heritage sites, urban renewal, island developments, and large-scale residential and commercial projects across Asia Pacific. The service is targeted at property developers, hotel operators, government entities, and private clients seeking integrated development strategies.
• Architecture Full architectural design services for commercial, hospitality, wine and distillery, retail, mixed-use, transportation, and luxury residential projects, with expertise in both new construction and renovation of existing buildings. The service is targeted at enterprise clients such as property developers, hotel operators, luxury goods groups, banks, REITs, and government entities.
• Interior Design Interior design services ranging from luxury residential holiday villas to hotel interiors, suites, and public areas, focusing on end-use, elegant detail, and thoughtful use of materials. The service is targeted at hotel operators, luxury residential developers, and private clients seeking brand-aligned interior design for premium properties.
• Alterations & Additions Redevelopment and renovation services for existing structures including multi-story mixed-use buildings, hotels, and retro apartment buildings, unlocking development potential within existing constraints. The service is targeted at property owners and operators seeking to modernize and reposition existing buildings.
• Advisory Services Development advisory services including site potential assessment, practical planning recommendations, project estimates, building regulation compliance, and procurement strategy development for property developers. The service is targeted at property developers and investors seeking early-stage strategic input on site and project feasibility.
• Sustainability Services Sustainable design solutions integrated into architectural and interior design projects, with experience in green building certifications including HK BEAM and LEED standards. The service is targeted at developers and building owners pursuing recognized sustainability certifications for their commercial and institutional properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• MAP won the HKIA Silver Medal (its highest award) for the Dragonair Headquarters building at CLK.
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Benoy: International architecture and design firm with significant Asia-Pacific operations focused on retail, mixed-use, hospitality, and master planning. Benoy competes head-to-head with MAP for the same Hong Kong and regional retail/hospitality developer mandates, with comparable end-to-end service offerings.
• Aedas: Global architecture practice with deep Hong Kong and China presence, working across hospitality, residential, retail, and mixed-use sectors that mirror MAP's core segments. Aedas competes directly for the same Asian enterprise client commissions, including hotel and large-scale developer projects.
• Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA): Specialist hospitality interior design firm with a strong Asia-Pacific practice, working on hotel interiors, suites, and public areas for major operators including Hilton, Hard Rock, and integrated resort groups that overlap with MAP's client base. Direct competitor for hospitality interior design commissions.

Broad incumbents

• Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF): Global architecture practice with major Hong Kong and Asia presence, designing large-scale commercial towers, mixed-use, and hospitality projects. KPF competes for the same enterprise-grade developer commissions as MAP, though at typically much larger scale.
• Gensler: Global design and architecture firm with a large Asia-Pacific practice covering hospitality, retail, workplace, and mixed-use. Competes for enterprise client commissions similar to MAP's MELCO, Hilton, and Link REIT work, with overlapping capability sets.
• Foster + Partners: Internationally renowned architecture firm with significant Asia-Pacific portfolio in commercial, hospitality, and master planning. Competes with MAP for high-profile regional mandates where brand prestige and international design pedigree drive developer selection.
• Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM): Global architecture and engineering firm with extensive Asia-Pacific work in commercial towers, mixed-use, transportation, and master planning. SOM is a frequent competitor for the largest enterprise client mandates in MAP's target markets.

Emerging players

• Conran and Partners: UK-headquartered architecture and interior design firm with a growing Asia-Pacific hospitality and residential portfolio. Comparable boutique positioning and end-to-end design offering targeting similar international hotel and luxury residential clients as MAP.

Regional players

• Wong Tung and Partners: Established Hong Kong-based architectural practice where MAP founder Edward Billson previously worked. Both firms serve Hong Kong developers and institutional clients across commercial, residential, and hospitality projects, and compete for the same local AP-led mandates.
• Designplus (DP): Hong Kong-headquartered interior design and architecture practice focused on hospitality and residential projects in Asia. Comparable boutique scale, end-to-end offering, and similar client overlap with MAP's regional hotel and residential developer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/map-architecture-and-planning-limited

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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