ARCHIBUILD Architecture et Ingénierie

What ARCHIBUILD Architecture et Ingénierie does

ARCHIBUILD Architecture et Ingénierie, doing business as Groupe Archibuild, is a private French SARL founded in 2013 by François-Xavier Barade, headquartered at 3 Rue Aumont-Thiéville in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. The group operates through five wholly-owned subsidiaries — Agence Archibuild (architecture), Studio Archibuild (interior architecture), OXMO (MOEx & OPC execution management), ALTO Ingénierie & Architecture (structural engineering / BET Structure) and AB Contracting (Design & Build) — providing an integrated value chain from concept through general contracting for complex building rehabilitation projects. Its proprietary 'Design Fluide' methodology, sculpted staff ceilings, suspended-garden engineering and 'penthouse serviciel' concept constitute the firm's signature technical and creative assets, complemented by track-record certifications (BREEAM Excellent, HQE Excellent, WiredScore Silver/Gold).

The firm targets four primary segments: institutional real estate investors and property owners (insurance companies, REITs, real estate funds); corporate end-user companies seeking integrated Design & Build; the hospitality sector (hotel and resort operators, especially on the Côte d'Azur and in Paris); and — more recently — healthcare and life-sciences operators. The portfolio includes landmark mandates such as 26 Haussmann (France Assureurs, 10,535 m²), Carré Saint-Honoré (14,000 m²), 86 Haussmann (Swiss Life Asset Managers, 11,720 m², delivery 2026), 90 Champs-Élysées (SFL), Synergy (Deka / AG2R La Mondiale), Hôtel Mandelieu-la-Napoule (30,000 m²), and the Citadelle Vauban Belle-Île-en-Mer heritage conversion (OXMO as MOEx, with Pierre-Antoine Gatier ACMH).

Revenue is generated primarily through professional-services fees negotiated project-by-project — architectural design, structural engineering, MOEx/OPC, and Design & Build contracts (fixed-sum or cost-plus) — with all pricing quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales to large institutional clients, supported by participation at MIPIM, SIMI, EXPO REAL and Hotel & Restaurant One to One Meetings, plus an annual portfolio book and active LinkedIn/Instagram presence. The firm is ranked 83rd by revenue among French architecture firms in the 2025 d'a | d'architectures ranking (same position as 2024), is privately held with no external investment disclosed, and operates with 11–50 employees across its registered French regions.

Name

ARCHIBUILD Architecture et Ingénierie

Legal name

ARCHIBUILD (S.A.R.L d'Architecture et d'Ingénierie)

Website

https://archibuild.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Groupe Archibuild is a Paris-based, multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm (five subsidiaries: architecture, interior design, MOEx/OPC, structural engineering, Design & Build) founded in 2013 by François-Xavier Barade, serving institutional real estate investors, corporate end-users, and hospitality operators on complex heritage building rehabilitation projects across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Interior Architecture Services: Fees for architectural design, interior architecture, and structural engineering services (BET Structure) for building rehabilitation, renovation, and restructuring projects. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis for institutional investors, property owners, and end-user companies.
2. MOEx & OPC (Coordination and Execution Management): Fees for maîtrise d'œuvre d'exécution (MOEx) and ordonnancement, pilotage et coordination (OPC) services, covering construction phase management, contractor coordination, quality control, and delivery. Provided through the OXMO entity.
3. Design & Build: Integrated design and build contracting through AB Contracting subsidiary, offering turnkey delivery for fit-out and construction projects. Revenue earned as general contractor on fixed-sum or cost-plus project contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Groupe Archibuild is an integrated architecture and engineering firm specializing in the rehabilitation, renovation, and adaptive reuse of buildings — primarily office buildings and hotels. It delivers projects through five complementary entities covering architecture (Agence Archibuild), interior architecture (Studio Archibuild), structural engineering (ALTO Ingénierie & Architecture), execution management and study coordination (OXMO, MOEx & OPC), and Design & Build turnkey delivery (AB Contracting). The group serves institutional real estate investors, insurance companies, hospitality operators, and corporate end-users across France.

Product overview

ARCHIBUILD Architecture et Ingénierie is an integrated architecture and engineering group founded in 2013, consisting of five complementary entities: Agence Archibuild for architecture and interior design, Studio Archibuild for interior architecture, OXMO for execution management (MOEx & OPC), ALTO Ingénierie for structural engineering, and AB Contracting for design and build services. The group specializes in rehabilitation and renovation of office buildings and hotels, offering a complete value chain from early-phase design through construction execution. Founded by François-Xavier Barade, the group is known for its 'design fluide' methodology and innovative ceiling solutions in staff.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Agence Archibuild — Architecture Core architectural design services for rehabilitation, renovation, and restructuring projects, including architectural conception, coordination of studies, and integration with interior architecture and structural engineering. Targeted at institutional real estate investors, insurance companies, and property owners.
• Studio Archibuild — Interior Architecture Interior architecture and design services creating spatial experiences, material selections, color schemes, decorative identities, and bespoke interior elements (including sculpted staff ceilings). Targeted at office, hotel, retail, and corporate end-user projects.
• OXMO — Maîtrise d'Œuvre d'Exécution (MOEx) & OPC Execution management and study coordination services (MOEx & OPC) covering construction phase management, contractor coordination, quality control, scheduling, and project delivery. Engaged as part of broader mandates or as a standalone execution contract for complex rehabilitation projects.
• ALTO Ingénierie & Architecture — Structural Engineering (BET Structure) Structural engineering services including conception, dimensioning, and structural calculations for buildings and civil engineering works, supporting the group's rehabilitation, renovation, and new construction projects.
• AB Contracting — Design & Build Integrated design and build contracting services delivering turnkey projects from conception through execution under fixed-sum or cost-plus project contracts. Targets corporate end-users and investors across office fit-outs, healthcare facilities, hospitality spaces, wellness centers, and senior residences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Freed 25% of office space while increasing service areas to 30% of the building at 26 Haussmann
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Cathy Viviès (Paysagiste)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with landscape architect Cathy Viviès on multiple projects including the award-winning suspended garden at Carré Saint-Honoré (Victoires du Paysage 2016), the rooftop and terraces at 96 Général Leclerc Boulogne, and the 90 Champs-Élysées project. Her work is described as creating 'locus amoenus' spaces — places of tranquility and balance integrating ephemeral and perennial elements with urban-nature dialogue.
• Studio Jouin-MankucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the 90 Champs-Élysées project (SFL), where Studio Jouin-Manku handled interior architecture and design of common areas (lobby, main meeting room, cafeteria, elevator spaces, and alcove workspaces), while Studio Archibuild managed office interiors, sanitary facilities, and soft mobility zones. OXMO serves as MOEx Archi for Studio Jouin-Manku.
• ARCORAsupportingTechnology or IntegrationFaçade engineering partner on the 90 Champs-Élysées rehabilitation project, working alongside the Archibuild group entities and Studio Jouin-Manku.
• OCIsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMEP/fluides (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) engineering partner on the 90 Champs-Élysées project.
• Merci RaymondsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture partner on the 90 Champs-Élysées project, working on the courtyard garden and outdoor space design.
• CIECsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partner for the Hôtel Mandelieu-la-Napoule transformation (30,000 m²). CIEC is involved in the architecture and engineering execution for this complex mixed hotel/casino/conference project.
• Atelier FlowsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior architecture collaboration on the 86 Haussmann Business Center barista space (1,000 m² under atrium). Also involved in 86 Haussmann service zone interior design alongside Studio Archibuild.
• MillssupportingTechnology or IntegrationScaffolding partner for the Basilique Saint-Denis temporary village project (village chantier en échafaudages). Mills provides the scaffolding structure for the 3 public reception buildings and 7 work lodges in this reversible, foundation-free construction.
• MEHA – Construction BoissupportingTechnology or IntegrationWood construction partner for the temporary village at Basilique Saint-Denis, providing timber framing for the modular, demountable buildings constructed on scaffolding.
• TerranergiesupportingTechnology or IntegrationThermal engineering partner for the temporary village project at Basilique Saint-Denis, ensuring environmental performance of the 100% reusable scaffold-based structures.
• Valode & PistrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead architect on the Citadelle Vauban Belle-Île-en-Mer hotel conversion project (Monument Historique). OXMO (Archibuild group) is MOEx partner for this prestigious heritage conversion into a 5-star hotel.
• Pierre-Antoine Gatier (ACMH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecte en chef des Monuments Historiques (Chief Architect of Historic Monuments) for the Citadelle Vauban Belle-Île-en-Mer conversion. OXMO (Archibuild) is MOEx for this landmark heritage project.
• MODDHOsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMandate Holder for Development and Heritage Operations (Maîtrise d'Ouvrage Déléguée) on the Citadelle Vauban Belle-Île-en-Mer hotel conversion project.
• IngéropsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partner on the 8-12 Sainte-Cécile project (Deka Immobilien, 10,000 m², multi-certification target).
• Lea ArchitectessupportingTechnology or IntegrationLead architect on the DocCity Suresnes transformation (7,000 m² office to health/biotech campus). OXMO (Archibuild) handled interior architecture, study coordination, MOEx and OPC.
• Les Jardins de BabylonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture collaborators on the suspended garden (Jardin Suspendu) at Carré Saint-Honoré, designed with Cathy Viviès. The garden won the Victoires du Paysage 2016 award.
• Frédéric KeiffsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead architect for the temporary village at Basilique Saint-Denis, a reversible scaffold-based construction accompanying the 10-year spire reconstruction project.
• Studio VastesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerScenographer architect for the temporary village at Basilique Saint-Denis, creating the visitor experience and spatial narrative for the 3 public buildings and 7 work lodges.
• MO///ArchitectessupportingTechnology or IntegrationLead architect on the 151 Saint-Honoré (Louvre Saint-Honoré) rehabilitation project for SFL. OXMO (Archibuild) handles MOEx execution.
• Ana MoussinetsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior designer on the 151 Saint-Honoré project (Louvre Saint-Honoré, 8,500 m²), working alongside OXMO for MOEx execution.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Valode & Pistre: Major French architecture firm with deep heritage and large-scale institutional project experience (and an active Archibuild partner). A larger peer competing for tier-one French institutional mandates.
• Brenac & Gonzalez & Associés: French architecture practice active on housing, mixed-use, and rehabilitation mandates across Paris and major French metros, with comparable positioning to Archibuild on mid- to large-scale integrated projects.
• Architecture-Studio: Major French architecture practice with comparable multidisciplinary profile, working across heritage rehabilitation, urban renewal, and large institutional projects in Paris and internationally. Overlaps with Archibuild on institutional investor mandates.
• Wilmotte & Associés: Paris-based multidisciplinary architecture firm with deep heritage-building rehabilitation expertise and a similar integrated design-to-execution model. Directly comparable in serving French institutional real estate investors on landmark repositioning mandates.
• LAN Architecture: French architecture firm combining urbanism, architecture, and interior design across mixed-use and commercial mandates. Comparable multidisciplinary structure targeting similar French institutional and corporate clients.
• DGT Architects: Paris-based architecture firm working across heritage, housing, and commercial projects with a strong rehabilitation portfolio — a direct competitor for institutional investor mandates on existing building stock.
• PCA-Stream (Philippe Chiambaretta Architecture): Paris architecture firm specializing in heritage building transformation and contemporary interventions on existing structures — directly competing on the same Paris institutional rehabilitation mandates as Archibuild.
• Cro&Co Architecture: Paris-based architecture and interior design practice working on luxury hospitality, retail, and high-end residential — comparable to Archibuild's interior architecture and hospitality sector expertise.
• STUDIOS Architecture: International architecture firm with a strong Paris presence serving corporate end-users and institutional investors on office repositioning and fit-out — overlapping with Archibuild's corporate end-user segment.

Emerging players

• DVVD Architectes: French architecture firm specializing in commercial, office, and mixed-use projects with growing institutional client base — an emerging competitor for mid-sized rehabilitation and repositioning mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/company/archibuild-architecture-et-ing-nierie
• Instagraminstagram.com/groupe_archibuild
• Xx.com/archibuildgpe
• Facebookfacebook.com/archibuildgpe

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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