Arnold and Gladisch Architects

What Arnold and Gladisch Architects does

Arnold und Gladisch Objektplanung Generalplanung GmbH is a Berlin-based architecture firm founded in 1996 by Frank Arnold and Mathias Gladisch, delivering planning services across residential, educational, cultural, and public administration buildings in Germany. The firm offers three integrated service lines: Objektplanung (object planning) covering the full Leistungsphasen 1–9 HOAI lifecycle from feasibility through construction supervision; Generalplanung as a single-point-of-contact model coordinating all specialist planning disciplines; and Sicherheit (security construction) for federal buildings with elevated physical, informational, and anti-terrorism requirements. Proprietary technical differentiators include monolithic brick construction with porosized Hochlochziegeln for cost efficiency, the Holz-Hybridbauweise with cross-laminated timber ceilings delivering 36% CO2 savings, and the co-developed STADT UND LAND Typenhausplus catalogue plus a Modular Serial Construction System (Modulares Bauen 2.0) under a GdW framework agreement. The firm operates from a single Berlin-Schöneberg headquarters with approximately 50 employees and is integrated into the BKW Engineering Netzwerk since December 2021; leadership transitioned to Anne Niediek and Axel Schmidt as Managing Directors in 2024, with co-founder Mathias Gladisch retiring in December 2025.

Revenue is generated through fee-based professional services under HOAI fee structures, billed on a project-by-project basis ranging from small private dwellings of ~1,000 m² BGF to federal security complexes exceeding 180,000 m² BGF. The customer base is dominated by institutional clients: Berlin municipal housing companies (STADT UND LAND, GESOBAU, degewo), housing cooperatives (WBG Berolina, WGLi), federal agencies (BImA, BBR), Berlin district offices (Bezirksamt Lichtenberg), and selected private developers (BUWOG, PROPOS, US Berlin Immobilien). Go-to-market relies on architectural competitions (Wettbewerb), two-phase tender procedures (Zweiphasiger Wettbewerb, Gutachterverfahren), framework agreements, and direct commissions, primarily in Berlin-Brandenburg with selected projects in Leipzig, Munich, and Ludwigsfelde. Marketing channels are predominantly earned media through architecture awards (best architects 22, Wohnbauten des Jahres, Bauherrenpreis, Klimaschutzpreis), exhibitions (da! Architektur, Tag der Architektur), trade publications, LinkedIn, and the kununu TOP COMPANY employer brand (four consecutive years, 2023-2026).

Name

Arnold and Gladisch Architects

Legal name

Arnold und Gladisch Objektplanung Generalplanung GmbH

Website

https://arnoldundgladisch.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arnold und Gladisch is a Berlin-based architecture firm founded in 1996, delivering object planning, general planning, and security-class construction services for municipal housing companies, housing cooperatives, and federal government clients across Germany, with approximately 50 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Engagement & Participatory Planning (BPAHAKAO)

Keywords

• Architectural planning services
• Residential building design
• Security-class construction
• General planning services
• Urban housing development

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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 Object Planning (Objektplanung): Fee-based architectural services under HOAI (Honorarordnung für Architekten und Ingenieure), covering all Leistungsphasen (LPH 1-9) for new construction, renovation, and conversion projects. Revenue is project-based and one-time per engagement. Services span from feasibility studies and urban concepts through detailed design, tendering, construction supervision, and project controlling.
2. General Planning (Generalplanung): Single-point-of-contact general planning service coordinating all specialist planning disciplines through to turnkey delivery. Acts as sole contractual partner for the entire planning task, coordinating specialist firms, design, planning, execution, and project management under one umbrella.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arnold and Gladisch Architects is a Berlin-based architecture firm that provides full architectural object planning (Objektplanung) and general planning (Generalplanung) services covering all HOAI Leistungsphasen (LPH 1-9) for residential, educational, cultural, and public administration buildings. The firm specializes in affordable housing for Berlin's municipal and cooperative housing companies, federal and state government buildings with elevated security requirements, and sustainable construction methods including monolithic brick and wood-hybrid building systems.

Product overview

Arnold and Gladisch Objektplanung Generalplanung GmbH is a Berlin-based architecture firm founded in 1996, offering three integrated core service lines: Object Planning (Objektplanung) covering the full spectrum from feasibility to construction supervision for residential and public buildings; General Planning (Generalplanung) as a single-point-of-contact full-service coordinating all specialist trades; and Security Construction (Sicherheit) specializing in buildings with heightened security requirements for federal and state government clients. The portfolio is anchored in residential construction (Wohnungsbau) for Berlin's growing population, supplemented by public administration buildings, educational and cultural facilities, and renovation of existing structures (Bauen im Bestand). The firm operates as part of the BKW Engineering Network, with approximately 50 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Objektplanung (Object Planning) Comprehensive object planning services for new construction and densification projects in Berlin and surrounding areas, covering the full project lifecycle from feasibility studies and urban planning concepts through building design, execution planning, and construction supervision (LPH 1-9 HOAI). Targeted at public housing companies, housing cooperatives, federal agencies, and private developers.
• Generalplanung (General Planning) Full-service general planning where Arnold and Gladisch acts as the sole responsible contractual partner, coordinating all specialist planning offices, design, planning, execution, and project management through to move-in readiness. Serves institutional clients seeking a turnkey planning approach.
• Sicherheit (Security Construction) Planning and realization of construction projects with security-class requirements, including modern workspace design, physical intrusion and information protection, and protection against terrorist threats or sabotage. Serves federal and state government administrative authorities across Germany.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 apartments created in 15 years (approx. 133 apartments per year)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BKW Engineering NetzwerkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince December 2021, Arnold und Gladisch Objektplanung Generalplanung GmbH has been part of the BKW Engineering Netzwerk, a network of independent engineering, architecture, expert, and testing companies operating in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This integration secures the company's long-term succession through early succession planning with a broad-based owner. The firm remains independently operated with unchanged profile and personnel structure, while gaining access to a broader pool of specialists for comprehensive planning services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kaden+Lager Architekten: Berlin-based mid-sized architecture firm of comparable scale with strong focus on residential and urban housing projects in Germany. Comparable in size, regional focus on Berlin, and segment mix of housing, educational, and public buildings.
• Bruno Fioretti Marquez Architekten: Berlin architecture practice with comparable mid-size profile working across residential, educational, and public-sector commissions in Germany. Similar customer base mix including public clients and housing developers.
• Barkow Leibinger: Berlin-based architecture office of comparable scale with strong reputation in building design and innovation. Both firms share Berlin location, similar scale, and emphasis on design quality in built work.
• Max Dudler Architekten: Berlin/Zurich-based architecture firm of comparable standing working across residential, cultural, and administrative buildings in Germany. Similar portfolio mix and recognized design quality.
• Staab Architekten: Berlin- and Munich-based architecture office of similar scale delivering residential, cultural, and public buildings in Germany. Comparable mix of public-sector commissions and high design-quality reputation.
• Heuer und Stucke Architekten: Berlin-based architecture practice with overlapping residential and public-building portfolio in the Berlin market. Similar mid-size profile and segment exposure to public housing and education clients.
• Sauerbruch Hutton Architekten: Berlin-based architecture firm of comparable scale with strong portfolio across public, cultural, and residential buildings in Germany. Similar mid-size profile, Berlin base, and emphasis on public-sector commissions.

Broad incumbents

• David Chipperfield Architects: Internationally renowned architecture firm with major Berlin office working on cultural, residential, and public-administration projects. Comparable in segment exposure to public and institutional clients; operates at significantly larger scale.
• gmp Architekten: One of Germany's largest architecture practices with comprehensive residential, cultural, and public-sector portfolio. Comparable in core architectural services but at a substantially larger scale and global footprint.
• KSP Engel Architekten: Large Germany-wide architecture firm with extensive portfolio in residential, educational, and public buildings. Comparable in service offerings but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arnold-und-gladisch

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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