ORANGE BLU building solutions GmbH & Co. KG

What ORANGE BLU building solutions GmbH & Co. KG does

ORANGE BLU building solutions GmbH & Co. KG is a Stuttgart-based architectural services firm founded in 2015 through the merger of Wilford Schupp Architekten (itself the legal successor to the German branch of James Stirling, Michael Wilford and Associates) and zsp architekten. The firm provides full-scope architectural services across 14 service categories, including industrial and logistics facilities, corporate office buildings, public and government buildings, education facilities, cultural buildings (museums, theatres), residential housing, hotels, masterplanning, urban planning, renovation and conversion of listed buildings, sustainable timber construction, and interior design. Service delivery is structured around HOAI (Honorarordnung für Architekten und Ingenieure) phases 1-9, spanning master planning through construction supervision, with digital model-based planning and BIM methodologies used as core tooling. The firm is led by managing shareholders Manuel Schupp and Peter Vorbeck alongside managing director Thomas Kohler.

Revenue is generated through professional service fees on a project-by-project basis under HOAI-regulated frameworks and multi-year contracts. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise engagement (B. Braun, Würth, Sto AG, Aesculap), participation in national and international architectural competitions as a primary acquisition channel, German public procurement for government and cultural commissions, and referrals from existing clients. Customer segments span corporate/enterprise (primary), public and government (primary), education (primary), and residential/housing (secondary). Operations are anchored in Stuttgart with project delivery across Germany, Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia, the Netherlands, Georgia, and Russia. The firm is a privately held partnership (GmbH & Co. KG) with no external investment or parent company.

Name

ORANGE BLU building solutions GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

ORANGE BLU building solutions GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://orangeblu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ORANGE BLU building solutions GmbH & Co. KG is a Stuttgart-based architecture firm formed in 2015 from the merger of Wilford Schupp Architekten and zsp architekten, delivering HOAI-compliant architectural services spanning industrial, public, education, cultural, and residential projects for enterprise and government clients across multiple countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

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

• Architectural design services
• Building masterplanning
• Urban planning services
• BIM model-based planning
• Sustainable building design

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full architectural services from concept through construction supervision, including general planning, project management, and interior design. Revenue is generated through professional service fees based on HOAI (German Fee Structure for Architects and Engineers) phases 1-9.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ORANGE BLU building solutions GmbH & Co. KG is an architecture firm based in Stuttgart, Germany that provides comprehensive architectural and planning services across industrial, commercial, public, educational, cultural, residential, hotel, and logistics building categories. Services span full HOAI phases 1-9 including master planning, design, construction documents, and site supervision, with particular expertise in digital model-based (BIM) planning, sustainable wood construction, heritage conservation, and urban planning. The firm delivers projects primarily through architectural competitions and direct engagement with corporate and public clients.

Product overview

ORANGE BLU building solutions GmbH & Co. KG is an architectural firm based in Stuttgart, Germany, formed from the merger of Wilford Schupp Architekten and zsp architekten. The company provides comprehensive architectural and planning services across multiple categories including industrial buildings, office buildings, public/government buildings, educational facilities, cultural buildings (theatre and museum), residential housing, hotels, logistics facilities, masterplanning, urban planning, wood construction, renovation and conversion, and interior solutions. The portfolio spans new construction, general renovation, and conversion projects, with particular expertise in sustainable and timber construction. The firm also participates in architectural competitions and offers general planning services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Architecture Services Design and planning of industrial buildings and manufacturing facilities, including production-optimized factories and innovation centers for corporate clients.
• Renovation and Conversion Modernization and conversion of existing buildings including heritage and listed structures such as Stuttgart Cultural Mile projects.
• Public and Government Buildings Planning and design of public sector buildings and government facilities including ministries, libraries, and municipal buildings.
• Office Buildings Design of commercial office buildings and corporate headquarters, such as the Würth administration building in Künzelsau-Gaisbach.
• Education Buildings Schools, universities, music academies, and educational facilities including music schools and elementary schools.
• Theatre and Museum Architecture Cultural buildings including theatres, museums, and cultural centres, with experience in Stuttgart Cultural Mile projects.
• Masterplanning Large-scale urban development and campus master planning services for corporate and institutional clients.
• Urban Planning City planning, urban development, and public space design services addressing complex urban questions.
• Wood Construction Sustainable wood-based building design and timber construction with demountable methods supporting circular material cycles.
• Interior Solutions Interior design and space planning services as part of comprehensive architectural engagement.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• DGNB - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges BauenminorOthersORANGE BLU is a member of DGNB (German Society for Sustainable Building). Sustainability is described as an important aspect of their practice, motivating this membership in the leading German sustainable building organization.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• David Chipperfield Architects: London-headquartered international firm with major Berlin office, renowned for cultural and heritage commissions. Competes with ORANGE BLU for premium cultural and public-sector commissions across Europe but operates at significantly larger scale and global footprint.
• Foster + Partners: London-based global architectural firm with broad portfolio spanning cultural, corporate, and infrastructure projects. Competes for the largest international commissions and premium cultural mandates but operates as a much larger, broad-spectrum incumbent.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): Copenhagen/New York-headquartered international architecture firm competing for high-profile cultural, commercial, and mixed-use projects worldwide. Competes with ORANGE BLU in international competition processes but at much greater scale and brand visibility.

Direct peers

• HPP Architekten: Düsseldorf-based German architectural practice with comparable corporate, cultural, and public building portfolio. Both firms share German origins, HOAI-regulated fee structures, and a focus on competition-led acquisition for premium commissions.
• HENN: Munich-headquartered German firm with strong corporate architecture, cultural, and masterplanning practice. Comparable in corporate-client focus (B. Braun, industrial manufacturers), international delivery, and competition-led project acquisition.
• Heinle, Wischer und Partner: Stuttgart-based German architectural firm with mixed portfolio of public, commercial, and residential projects. Direct geographic peer to ORANGE BLU with comparable local market presence and competition-based acquisition.
• gmp · Architekten: Hamburg-headquartered German architectural firm with comparable international portfolio spanning cultural, public, and corporate buildings, including large-scale cultural and infrastructure projects. Closely matches ORANGE BLU in scale, German origin, competition-based practice, and international reach.
• Hascher Jehle Architektur: Berlin-based German architectural firm with a portfolio spanning cultural, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Comparable in size, German origin, and reliance on competition processes for major commissions.
• Barkow Leibinger: Berlin-based German architectural practice with international portfolio of cultural, commercial, and industrial buildings. Comparable in scale (~40-60 staff), competition-driven culture, and emphasis on material innovation and craftsmanship.
• Behnisch Architekten: Stuttgart/Munich-based German firm with strong sustainability positioning and cultural/educational building portfolio. Most directly comparable to ORANGE BLU in sustainability narrative (DGNB-aligned), Stuttgart heritage, and similar mix of cultural, educational, and corporate commissions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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