ARTEC

What ARTEC does

ARTEC AS is a Bergen, Norway-based professional services firm founded in 1986 (per firmographic records) that provides integrated architectural design, interior architecture, and project administration services to public and private clients. The firm employs over 20 professionals including chartered architects, interior architects, construction managers, SHA/HSE coordinators, and a Graphisoft-certified BIM manager/coordinator, enabling it to deliver projects from feasibility studies and concept development through detailed design, construction documentation, and on-site construction management. Core offerings span residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, hospitality, and rehabilitation/heritage building types, with specialization in complex urban transformation projects in Bergen's Damsgårdssundet waterfront and similar industrial-to-urban conversion areas.

The firm's underlying technology stack is centered on Building Information Modeling (BIM) with 3D models integrating all disciplines into a unified model, supplemented by a dedicated Virtual Reality room for client visualization and presentations, and supported by Graphisoft-certified coordination workflows. All major projects are produced in 3D with surrounding terrain and neighboring buildings simulated. ARTEC's revenue model is project-based professional services with fees determined by scope, complexity, and client type; engagements typically run on multi-year contracts spanning project phases. The firm pursues new work through a combination of open and invited architectural competitions (often in collaboration with partner firms), direct client engagement, and competition wins with repeat clients. Distribution is regional (Western Norway) and sales-led, with marketing executed through an online project portfolio, social media, newsletters, and earned media via awards including Årets byggeri 2015 for the Treet project (world's tallest modern timber building at 49.4m), Bergen kommunes arkitektur- og byformingspris nomination, and BREEAM and Miljøfyrtårn environmental certifications. The firm is privately held by its named partners and has no disclosed external funding or institutional ownership.

Name

ARTEC

Legal name

ARTEC AS

Website

https://artec.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ARTEC AS is a Bergen-based Norwegian architecture and project administration firm offering integrated architectural design, interior architecture, BIM/VR-enabled project delivery, and construction management services to public and private clients across Western Norway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (541410), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD), Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Project administration services
• Interior architecture design
• Building information modeling
• Heritage building rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Laksevåg

HQ country

Norway

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 Services: Design and project management services for buildings of various sizes and complexity, including architectural design, interior design, concept development, and construction administration. Services span all phases of construction projects.
2. Project Administration Services: Project management and administration services including project leadership, construction management, technical construction management, client representative services, construction loan control, SHA coordination, and progress coordination. Over 30 years of experience in this area.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ARTEC AS is a Bergen-based architecture and project administration firm offering integrated architectural design, interior architecture, and project management services. The firm delivers full-service architectural work across residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, and heritage rehabilitation projects from concept development through construction documentation. Core capabilities include project leadership, construction management, SHA coordination, BIM-based design, VR visualization, and rehabilitation of historic buildings.

Product overview

ARTEC AS is a Bergen-based architecture and project management firm offering integrated services including architectural design, interior architecture, and comprehensive project administration. The core offering consists of Architecture Services (covering all building types from residential to industrial), Project Administration (project leadership, construction management, client representation, and SHA coordination), and Interior Architecture (both standalone and integrated into projects). Supporting capabilities include VR visualization, BIM (Building Information Modeling), 3D modeling, rehabilitation/heritage work, and urban development. Notable projects include Treet (world's tallest wooden building at 49.4m), the Føniks circular economy pilot, Bredalsmarken office complex, and BREEAM-certified Alumen residential project. The firm employs over 20 professionals and maintains Miljøfyrtårn environmental certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arkitektur (Architecture Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• Treet project - World's tallest modern timber building at 49.4m (52.8m from quay), won 'Årets byggeri' (Building of the Year) 2015
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Frydenbø Eiendom AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor development partner for multiple projects including Frydenbø Marina headquarters, Føniks circular economy project, and various commercial developments in Damsgårdssundet area. Frydenbø is a key repeat client and strategic partner for office and interior design projects.
• Waught Thistleton ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon-based architecture firm collaborated with ARTEC on Indre Laksevåg plan and design competition. Partnership led by ARTEC for urban development proposal of 126,000 m2 area.
• EAST (London)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon-based consultancy partnered with ARTEC on Indre Laksevåg urban planning competition. Process led by ARTEC.
• OpplevelsesdesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign consultancy collaborated with ARTEC on ATEA/ForaForm office project for concept development of the interior spaces.
• ModularminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLighting design expertise partner in ATEA/ForaForm co-located project with Atea and Fora Form in Damsgårdsveien 135.
• MoelvenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor partner for Treet project - world's tallest timber building. Moelven provided prefabricated timber components.
• KodumajaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrefabrication partner for Treet timber building project, working with main contractor Moelven.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• HLM Architects: UK-based architecture practice with similar service breadth (architecture, interior design, masterplanning). Comparable in targeting education, healthcare, and commercial sectors with integrated design capabilities, though operating in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Dyrvik Arkitekter: Bergen-based architecture firm of similar scale providing architecture, interior, and urban design. Direct local competitor targeting the same Western Norway market with comparable building typologies and client mix.
• Dark Arkitekter: Norwegian architecture firm of comparable size (~70 staff) with multi-disciplinary services across architecture, interior, and urban planning. Comparable in offering integrated design services for public and commercial clients in Norway, including schools and urban regeneration.
• TAG Arkitekter: Bergen-based architecture firm of similar size, serving Western Norway with comparable project types including rehabilitation, schools, and commercial buildings. Direct local competitor for the same Bergen kommune and regional developer clients.
• LPO Arkitekter: Norwegian architecture firm specializing in sustainable, user-centered design for residential, education, and commercial projects. Comparable in size and offering integrated architecture and interior services with strong sustainability credentials.

Broad incumbents

• Nordic Office of Architecture: Large Norwegian architecture practice (270+ staff) operating across commercial, residential, healthcare, and education sectors. Comparable in offering integrated architecture and interior services, but with significantly greater scale and national reach.
• Arkitema: Danish-owned Nordic architecture firm with Norwegian operations, providing architecture, urban planning, and interior design. Comparable in serving public and commercial clients with sustainability focus, but at substantially larger scale.
• Snøhetta: Norwegian-headquartered global architecture and design firm known for landmark cultural and public projects. Comparable in Norwegian origin and design philosophy but operates globally at vastly larger scale, competing for high-profile public commissions.
• Multiconsult: Major Norwegian engineering and architecture consultancy (3,000+ employees) offering integrated design, engineering, and project management. Comparable in providing architecture alongside project administration services, but at much larger scale and broader scope.
• LINK Arkitektur: Major Nordic architecture firm (1,500+ employees) with deep Norwegian presence. Comparable in providing architectural, interior, and project management services, but operates at much larger scale across multiple Nordic countries and broader building typologies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ARTEC.Bergen
• Instagraminstagram.com/artec_as
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/artec-bergen

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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