What Ylab does

YLAB is a boutique architecture and interior design studio founded in 2000 by Tobias Laarmann (Germany) and Yolanda Yuste (Spain), headquartered in Barcelona's 22@ innovation district. The studio delivers integrated design services spanning residential architecture (single-family homes, villas, luxury apartments), corporate and workplace design (headquarters, offices, branded environments), and healthcare interior design (dental clinics, medical offices) for enterprise clients across Europe, Africa, and Asia.

The firm's service offering combines architecture, interior design, custom furniture design, lighting, and construction management under a single point of contact from feasibility through delivery. Its technology stack includes Twinmotion for rendering, specialized 3D photogrammetry workflows for project visualization, and CGI capabilities supporting both project delivery and standalone photogrammetric art. The studio has a team of approximately 13-15 people including architects, structural and MEP engineers, interior designers, a topographer, a construction coordinator, and a 3D photogrammetry specialist.

YLAB operates as a sole proprietorship under 'Tobias Laarmann YLAB arquitectos,' generating revenue through custom project-based professional fees rather than standardized pricing. It sells through direct client engagement, referrals, and earned media in design publications, with supplementary revenue from a methodology course on Domestika. Its client roster spans healthcare, hospitality, banking, insurance, corporate, retail, and government sectors, with named enterprise engagements including Siemens, SAP, Mercedes-Benz, ANV Insurance, BNDE Bank, and multiple European and Middle Eastern embassies.

Name

Ylab

Legal name

Tobias Laarmann YLAB arquitectos

Website

https://ylab.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YLAB is a boutique architecture and interior design studio based in Barcelona, serving high-end residential, corporate, and healthcare clients across Europe, Africa, and Asia with integrated design and project management services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture and Interior Design Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141), Interior Design Services (541410)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Brand Experience (BX) & Service Design (BPAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Architecture design services
• Interior design services
• Corporate workspace design
• Healthcare clinic design
• Residential architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Interior Design Services: Full-service architecture and interior design studio providing comprehensive services from initial concept through project completion. Revenue is generated through professional fees for architectural design, interior design, construction management, and consulting services. Projects range from residential renovations to large-scale corporate and healthcare facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

YLAB is a boutique architecture and interior design studio providing full-lifecycle services from initial concept and feasibility studies through design, construction management, and final delivery. The studio serves three primary verticals: high-end residential (villas, luxury apartments, renovations), corporate and workspace design (headquarters, offices), and healthcare interior design (dental clinics, medical offices), with a multidisciplinary approach integrating custom furniture, lighting, and landscape design under a single point of contact.

Product overview

YLAB Arquitectos is a boutique architecture and interior design studio based in Barcelona, co-founded by Tobias Laarmann (Germany) and Yolanda Yuste (Spain). The company offers an integrated service combining architecture, interior design, construction management, and consulting services. Their portfolio spans residential architecture (single-family homes, villas, luxury apartments), corporate architecture and workspace design, and healthcare interior design (dental clinics, medical offices). They provide multidisciplinary services including custom furniture design and have developed an online educational course through Domestika. With over 25 years of experience, the studio works internationally across Europe, Africa, and Asia, delivering projects from conception to completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Architecture Services Architecture and interior design services for single-family homes, villas, and luxury residences including new construction, renovation, and rehabilitation projects.
• Corporate Architecture and Workspace Design Corporate office design, workplace consultancy, and interior architecture services for commercial spaces and headquarters, including brand identity integration.
• Healthcare Interior Design Specialized interior design and branding services for dental clinics, medical offices, and healthcare facilities including corporate identity development.
• Construction Management Project management and construction supervision services ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specifications.
• Custom Furniture Design Bespoke furniture design and procurement services integrated with interior design projects.
• Domestika Online Course — Interior Design Methodology for Custom Projects Online educational course on interior design methodology for custom projects, available through the Domestika platform.

Named customers18 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Siemens AGminorOthersConceptual study for Siemens Forum corporate architecture at Nordbahnhof, Berlin. Project completed while working with international partners.
• Floston InnovationsminorOthersClient for Liquid City project - interactive virtual environment and social platform design in 2001.
• VodafoneminorOthersFranchise network design proposal for Vodafone Spain, coordinated with Ciarquitectos and Principal Design.
• DomestikacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed online course 'Methodology for Custom Projects' teaching project management and interior design processes. Course launched August 2022.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rockwell Group: New York-based architecture and design firm with hospitality, cultural, and healthcare projects. Comparable to YLAB for its multidisciplinary approach (architecture, interiors, branded experiences) and similar integration of brand identity into spatial design.
• Richmond International: London-based interior design firm specializing in luxury hotels, restaurants, and residences worldwide. Comparable to YLAB for its hospitality interiors focus and international project delivery from a boutique studio base.
• Meyer Davis Studio: New York-based design studio working across luxury residential, hospitality, and commercial interiors. Comparable to YLAB in its founder-led boutique structure, multidisciplinary offerings, and premium international client base.
• Yabu Pushelberg: Toronto- and New York-based luxury interior design studio serving high-end residential, hospitality, and retail clients globally. Comparable to YLAB as a similarly sized boutique studio with a premium, multidisciplinary service model and brand-driven design approach.
• Stonehill & Taylor: New York-based architecture and interior design firm working on luxury hotels, residences, and corporate offices. Comparable to YLAB in its boutique studio model and high-end hospitality and residential project focus.
• Studio Sofield: New York-based luxury interior design studio serving residential, hospitality, and retail clients. Comparable to YLAB for its boutique size, founder-led creative leadership, and high-end international project portfolio.
• Champalimaud Design: New York-based luxury interior design firm specializing in hospitality, residential, and high-end commercial projects. Direct comparable to YLAB given similar boutique scale, founder-led creative vision, and focus on premium international commissions.
• Marmol Radziner: Los Angeles-based architecture and interior design firm known for luxury residential and commercial projects with strong brand identity. Comparable to YLAB in its boutique scale, founder-led vision, and premium residential/corporate clientele.

Broad incumbents

• Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA): Global leader in hospitality interior design with offices across multiple continents. Comparable to YLAB for its hospitality interiors focus and international project portfolio, though significantly larger and more diversified than YLAB's boutique scale.
• Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (WATG): Global architecture and design firm specializing in hospitality, with major projects across Asia and the Middle East. Comparable to YLAB for its international project portfolio and hospitality expertise, though at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ylabarchitects
• Xx.com/YLABarquitectos
• Facebookfacebook.com/YLAB.arquitectos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ylab-arquitectos

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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