What Liljewall Arkitekter Aktiebolag does

Liljewall Arkitekter Aktiebolag is a privately held Swedish architectural firm founded in 1980, headquartered in Göteborg with additional offices in Stockholm and Malmö and a workforce of 251-500 employees. The firm delivers full-service architectural design across residential, commercial, healthcare, educational, sports, industrial, and public-sector building typologies, complemented by in-house landscape architecture, interior architecture, light design, project and construction management, large-kitchen design, and graphic design. Approximately two-thirds of disclosed commissions are with municipalities and government-linked entities (Växjö kommun, Halmstad kommun, Mölndals stad, SISAB, Stadsfastighetsförvaltningen Göteborg, Ersta Diakoni), with the balance coming from private enterprises such as Vattenfall, Mölndal Energi, Varberg Energi, Hedin Group, Balder, Platzer Fastigheter, and Schenker Property Sweden.

Revenue mechanics are project-based, with public-sector contracts won through competitive tendering and framework agreements (ramavtal) — Liljewall is ranked #1 in Malmö city's architectural services framework — and private commissions obtained through direct engagement or invited/parallel architectural competitions. Underlying technology is BIM-centric, augmented by parametric design, 3D visualization, and three proprietary digital tools: Klimatskissaren (parametric early-stage climate-impact sketch tool with embedded CO2e component library), Klimatkalkyl (Archicad-integrated real-time CO2 calculator), and Återbrukspusslaren (parametric solver that optimizes reuse of existing building components such as windows, facades, and bricks). The firm operates Sweden-wide, with confirmed project locations spanning at least 15 municipalities from Trelleborg and Malmö in the south to Oskarshamn and Uppsala in the north.

A stated corporate objective is climate neutrality by 2030, and Liljewall actively publishes sustainability disclosures (Hållbarhetsbokslut), pursues circular-architecture practice (Cirkulär arkitektur), and integrates social sustainability including a children's-perspective framework. Brand strength is evidenced by industry recognitions including Landmärket 2025, Årets bygge 2026, Svenska Ljuspriset 2026 nomination, Sveriges vackraste värmeverk 2017, Årets Byggnadspris 2015, and a Landezine Prize 2022 shortlist. A CEO transition to Maja Ivarsson was announced in June 2026. The company reports no external investors, parent company, subsidiaries, or disclosed financial figures.

Name

Liljewall Arkitekter Aktiebolag

Legal name

Liljewall Arkitekter Aktiebolag

Website

https://liljewall.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Liljewall Arkitekter Aktiebolag is a privately held Swedish architectural firm (founded 1980, 251-500 staff) with offices in Göteborg, Stockholm, and Malmö, serving municipalities, energy utilities, real-estate developers, and private enterprises across Sweden through BIM-driven, sustainability-integrated architectural services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• BIM building information modeling
• Sustainable architecture consulting
• Landscape architecture services
• Urban planning design

Headquarters

HQ city

Gothenburg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Liljewall Arkitekter Aktiebolag is a Swedish architectural firm delivering full-service architectural design across residential, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, sports, and industrial building projects throughout Sweden. The practice integrates architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, light design, and project/construction management under one roof, supported by in-house BIM, parametric design, and proprietary climate-impact digital tools. Operating from offices in Göteborg, Stockholm, and Malmö, the firm serves both public-sector clients via competitive tendering and private-sector clients via direct commissions.

Product overview

Liljewall Arkitekter Aktiebolag is a Swedish architectural firm offering comprehensive architectural and design services across Sweden with offices in Göteborg, Stockholm, and Malmö. The company's core offering is architectural services encompassing various building types (residential, commercial, healthcare, educational, sports, industrial, and public facilities). Supporting services include landscape architecture, interior architecture, light design, project management, large kitchen design, and graphic design. The firm has developed specialized digital tools integrated into their design process including BIM (Building Information Modeling), parametric design capabilities, and proprietary climate analysis tools (Klimatskissaren, Klimatkalkyl) that allow real-time carbon impact assessment directly within Archicad. Their Digital Toolbox also includes the Återbrukspusslaren for material reuse optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Services (Arkitekttjänster) Full-service architectural design covering residential, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, sports, and industrial building projects across Sweden for municipalities, real estate developers, energy companies, and other enterprises.
• Landscape Architecture (Landskapsarkitektur) Design of parks, urban spaces, nature reserve entrances, and ecological considerations integrated with broader architectural projects.
• Interior Architecture (Inredningsarkitektur) Interior design for offices, healthcare facilities, residential, and other building types, typically delivered alongside the architectural commission.
• Light Design (Ljusdesign) Lighting design services for exterior and interior illumination of architectural projects.
• Project & Construction Management (Projekt- & Byggledning) Project management and construction supervision services delivered alongside the architectural commission for the same client and project.
• Large Kitchen Design (Storkök) Specialized architectural and layout design for large-scale institutional kitchens in schools, healthcare buildings, and commercial facilities.
• Graphic Design (Grafisk Design) Signage, wayfinding, and visual communication design delivered in conjunction with architectural projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Framnäs strandpark won Landmärket 2025 award
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WHAT! ARKITEKTURcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWHAT! ARKITEKTUR was responsible for design and climate strategy in earlier project phases for Skra Bro vård- och omsorgsboende, establishing foundation for climate targets of max 160 kg CO2e/kvm BTA. Liljewall took over for detailed design and construction documentation.
• WSPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSP conducted climate calculations during the system design phase for Skra Bro vård- och omsorgsboende project.
• Tyresö kommuncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTyresö municipality ran an open architectural competition for Alby Naturreservat entrances design. Liljewall won the competition for creating welcoming, safe, and clear entrances to the nature reserve.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tengbom Arkitekter: Major Swedish architecture firm with offices in Stockholm, Malmö, and other cities, delivering commercial, residential, and public-sector projects. Closely comparable scale and Swedish public-sector portfolio.
• White Arkitekter: One of Sweden's largest architectural firms with deep public-sector work in healthcare, education, and cultural buildings. Directly comparable to Liljewall in project types, Swedish geography, and sustainability positioning.
• Wingårdhs: Award-winning Swedish architecture firm with strong portfolio in commercial, cultural, and public projects. Comparable in creative ambition, scale, and Swedish geographic footprint.
• Arkitema: Danish-Swedish architecture firm with offices across the Nordics covering urban planning, residential, healthcare, and education. Comparable multi-disciplinary Nordic architecture practice.
• FOJAB: Swedish architecture firm with strong public-sector focus on schools, healthcare, and housing across southern Sweden. Highly comparable in scale, geography, and project mix.

Broad incumbents

• Sweco: Europe's largest engineering and architecture consultancy with deep Swedish public-sector presence. Competes with Liljewall on integrated architecture-and-engineering mandates but operates at substantially greater scale.
• Snøhetta: Norwegian-headquartered multidisciplinary design practice spanning architecture, landscape, interior, and branding. Comparable integrated multi-disciplinary model with strong sustainability positioning.
• 3XN: Danish architecture firm with strong sustainability focus and a portfolio spanning public buildings, cultural venues, and healthcare. Comparable multi-disciplinary Nordic architecture practice with international reach.
• Rambøll (Henning Larsen): Global engineering, design, and consultancy including the Henning Larsen architecture brand. Competes for large Nordic public-sector architecture mandates where bundled engineering-architecture is required.

Regional players

• Cobe: Danish architecture and urban design firm with award-winning public, cultural, and residential projects. Comparable in scale, design ambition, and Nordic public-sector project type.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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