What Fredblad Arkitekter does

Fredblad Arkitekter is a privately held Swedish architecture firm founded in 1951 in Halmstad by Gösta Fredblad and structural engineer Erland Erlandsson, currently operating as one of Sweden's oldest continuously active practices. The firm is structured as a nine-partner co-ownership model led by CEO Leif Jönsson, with offices in Halmstad (headquarters), Gothenburg (opened 2008), and Varberg (opened 2021), employing over 50 architects and building engineers. Service delivery is project-based professional services spanning the full architectural lifecycle from concept and feasibility through construction administration, with deep vertical coverage including housing (rental, condominium, owner-occupied), schools and preschools, care homes and senior living, commercial and public properties, sports and recreation facilities, community buildings (fire stations, rescue stations, airport terminals), hotels, cultural and heritage-sensitive renovation projects, urban development, and custom villas.

The firm's core technology stack is Building Information Modelling (BIM) using ArchiCAD software with OpenBIM interoperability for transparent cross-stakeholder workflow, supplemented by Virtual Reality visualization that allows clients to experience buildings before completion. A partnering/collaboration methodology structures joint work with contractors and clients around shared responsibility and transparent economics. Sustainability is integrated throughout, with capabilities in life-cycle analysis (LCA), climate calculations, circular-economy solutions, wood construction, and certification across Miljöbyggnad, Svanen, Passivhus, BREEAM, LEED, and WELL regimes; the firm holds Svensk Miljöbas and Svensk Kvalitetsbas certifications.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services contracts, typically multi-year, with pricing quoted per project based on scope and complexity rather than published rate cards. The go-to-market is direct sales-led engagement targeting municipalities, county councils, real estate developers (notably Derome Bostad), property owners, universities, and hospitality operators across western Sweden from Malmö to Gothenburg. Customer mix includes both institutional anchors (Halmstads Kommun, Hotel Tylösand since 1990, Varbergs Räddningsstation) and a long tail of private villa and residential clients. The firm has won multiple regional architecture prizes including Hallands Arkitekturpris (2023), Sveriges bästa bostadsprojekt (2024), and Falkenbergs Arkitekturpris (2025), and is a finalist for Halmstads Arkitekturpris 2026.

Name

Fredblad Arkitekter

Legal name

Fredblad Arkitekter AB

Website

https://fredblad.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fredblad Arkitekter is a 75-year-old privately held Swedish architecture firm with 50+ architects and engineers across three offices in Halmstad, Gothenburg, and Varberg, delivering project-based design services in housing, public buildings, schools, hospitality, and cultural/heritage projects for municipalities, developers, and private clients in western Sweden.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Preservation & Conservation Planning (BPAHAKAH), Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC), Housing Development, Construction & Rehabilitation Programs (BPAIANAB)

Keywords

• Architectural design
• Building information modeling
• Sustainable architecture
• Urban planning
• Building renovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Halmstad

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and design services: Professional architecture services including project design, planning, visualization, and construction administration for various building types

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fredblad Arkitekter is a Swedish architecture firm delivering comprehensive architectural design services across residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, hospitality, and public infrastructure sectors. The firm provides end-to-end project services from early concept and planning through 3D/BIM-based design, visualization (including VR), sustainability consulting, building certifications, and construction administration. It operates across western Sweden through offices in Halmstad, Gothenburg, and Varberg, serving municipalities, property developers, and private clients.

Product overview

Fredblad Arkitekter is an architecture firm offering comprehensive architectural services through multiple project types: housing (rental, condo, and owner-occupied), schools and preschools, care homes and senior living, commercial and public properties, sports facilities, community buildings (fire stations, rescue stations, airports), hotels, cultural environments, renovation and conversion projects, urban development, and custom villas. The firm provides specialized services including BIM (Building Information Modelling) using ArchiCAD with OpenBIM support, visualization services (images, films, VR), sustainability and certification services (LCA, climate calculations, circular economy, wood construction), and partnering/collaboration methodology for construction projects. The firm operates across western Sweden with offices in Halmstad, Göteborg, and Varberg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture and Design Services Comprehensive architectural design services spanning multiple building types including housing, schools, care homes, commercial properties, hotels, sports facilities, cultural buildings, and community infrastructure. Serves municipalities, property developers, and public-sector clients in western Sweden.
• BIM (Building Information Modelling) 3D modelling and design technology using ArchiCAD software with OpenBIM support, enabling transparent information flow and coordination across all project participants throughout the construction process.
• Visualization and Virtual Reality Services Immersive VR environments and visual communication tools including images and films, enabling clients to experience buildings and interiors during the design phase before construction begins.
• Sustainability and Environmental Consulting Environmental consulting including climate calculations, lifecycle analyses (LCA), circular economy solutions, wood construction expertise, and building certifications (Miljöbyggnad, Svanen, Passivhus, BREEAM, LEED, WELL).
• Partnering and Collaboration Project Delivery Collaborative construction project delivery method where client, contractors, and consultants work as a unified team with shared responsibility, common goals, and transparent economics.
• Architectural Competitions Participation in architectural competitions including land allocations, parallel commissions, invited competitions, and open competitions, generating concept proposals and project pipeline.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved 9.0/10 customer satisfaction rating
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Centrum för Boendets Arkitektur (CBA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of Center for Housing Architecture, providing access to specialized knowledge for designing environments that promote health and wellbeing

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wingårdhs Arkitektkontor: Renowned Swedish architecture firm based in Gothenburg and Stockholm, known for award-winning cultural, public, and residential projects. Highly comparable as a Swedish multi-sector architecture firm with strong regional roots and an award-driven reputation.
• FOJAB Arkitekter: Swedish architecture firm with offices in Malmö, Stockholm, and Gothenburg, active across housing, public buildings, and urban planning. Comparable as a similarly-sized Swedish firm pursuing multi-sector work with strong regional identity.
• Tham & Videgård Arkitekter: Stockholm-based architecture firm recognized for contemporary Swedish design across public, residential, and cultural projects. Comparable as a similarly-sized Swedish practice with award-winning, design-led portfolio and BIM-driven workflow.
• Werkstatt Arkitekter: Mid-sized Swedish architecture firm with offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg, active in residential, public, and urban projects. Comparable as a similarly-sized Swedish peer with BIM/VR-enabled workflows and strong regional public-sector engagements.
• Liljewall Arkitekter: Gothenburg-based architecture firm working across housing, public buildings, commercial, and urban development in western Sweden. Closely comparable as a regional Swedish peer in the same geography (Halland/Västra Götaland) with similar multi-sector services.

Broad incumbents

• White Arkitekter: One of the largest architecture firms in the Nordics with offices across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and the UK. Comparable to Fredblad because both deliver architectural services across residential, public, and commercial sectors, though White operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Sweco Architects: Large Swedish engineering and architecture consultancy offering integrated design services across infrastructure, buildings, and urban development. Comparable in architectural service delivery but operates as part of a much larger engineering platform.
• Tengbom Arkitekter: Major Swedish architecture firm with deep history, working across housing, public buildings, and urban development. Directly comparable in service offering and Swedish market focus, though Tengbom is significantly larger and Stockholm-headquartered.
• Arkitema Architects: Large Nordic architecture and urban planning firm with offices in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. Comparable to Fredblad in multi-sector architectural services and sustainability focus, but with broader Nordic footprint.
• Ramboll Architecture: International consultancy with a significant architecture practice in the Nordics, covering buildings, urban development, and sustainability consulting. Comparable in sustainability-led design delivery and Nordic public sector work, though much larger.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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